Haydock Races & Results Tomform Thursday 25th May 2023
There were 42 Races on Thursday 25th May 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Limerick, 6 races at Sandown, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 25th May 2023
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(3) Divine Comedy 0.18/1, Low-mileage mare who tasted success twice from 4 starts last term for Chris Wall and confirmed promise of reappearance/yard debut run when bolting up at Doncaster (11.9f) 5 days ago. Should prove tough to beat under a 5 lb penalty. Won by 11l at Doncaster last Saturday and ahead of the handicapper under a 5lb penalty.
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2nd (4) (6/1 +8%) Ghadbbaan
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6/1(+8%)
(4) Ghadbbaan 6/1, Dual winner at up to 2m last season and returned in good form, running respectably without doing anything quickly when third at Doncaster (16.5f, heavy) 4 weeks ago, outpaced over 2f out and keeping on. May have to settle for a minor role again here. Fair third on both outings this season and could be suited by this return to better ground.
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3rd (2) (66/1 -560%) Brasca
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66/1(-560%)
(2) Brasca 66/1, Four-time winner for Ralph Beckett earlier in career who wasn't disgraced when fourth on yard debut at Chelmsford (13.3f) in February. Excuses on account of the soft ground when well held at Chester subsequently and better showing anticipated here. 7yo with regressive profile but has dropped down the weights; no surprise to see good run.
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4th (5) (16/1 -129%) Tio Mio
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16/1(-129%)
(5) Tio Mio 16/1, Back on track returned to the Flat in recent months, resuming winning ways from the front at Southwell (11.1f) in April. Similar form when third back at that venue (12f) 2 weeks ago and expected to give another good account if seeing out this longer trip back on turf. Running well on AW & can give good account if longer trip and return to turf aren't issues.
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5th (1) (28/1 -40%) Glen Again
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28/1(-40%)
(1) Glen Again 28/1, Dual winner in 2021 for Mark Johnston who missed whole of last year and understandably shaped like needing the run after 18 months off (also gelded) when last of 15 in Newbury handicap (10f) last month. This ought to reveal a good deal more. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Well handicapped on 2021 form but tailed off last month when back from a long absence.
LTO Selection:
14:30 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
DIVINE COMEDY was an easy 11-length winner over 1m4f at Doncaster on Saturday and a 5lb penalty for that success is unlikely to stop her in this company. Tio Mio also won well two starts ago and he was not disgraced on his most recent outing. With that in mind, the son of Teofilo may prove to be the main threat ahead of Ghadbbaan.
Having shaped encouragingly on her return/yard debut DIVINE COMEDY took a marked step forward when scoring with relative ease at Doncaster 5 days ago and, turned out under a penalty, she ought to prove tough to beat. Brasca may emerge as the chief threat.
This is all about DIVINE COMEDY, who will be very hard to beat under a 5lb penalty if in the same fine form as at Doncaster on Saturday
(10) The Camden Colt 10/1, €22,000 foal, €50,000 yearling, Footstepsinthesand colt. Dam, ran once in France, sister to smart 1¼m-1½m winner Venus de Milo. Eye-catcing third (over 2 lengths behind Innvincible Friend) of 5 in maiden at Chester (5.1f, heavy, 8/1) on debut, very green. Should do much better. Only one place behind Innvincible Friend at Chester; open to improvement.
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2nd (11) (5.5/1 +27%) Thunder Blue
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5.5/1(+27%)
(11) Thunder Blue 5.5/1, Foaled March 20. €105,000 yearling, £180,000 2-y-o, Blue Point colt. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to smart 5f/6f winner Logo Hunter. One to note. £180,000 2yo; by Blue Point; owner is a powerful force in the 2yo department.
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3rd (12) (7/1 +0%) Twilight Romance
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7/1(+0%)
(12) Twilight Romance 7/1, Foaled March 19. £85,000 yearling, Twilight Son colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 1¼m winner Secret Box and 2-y-o 5f winner Redemption Time. Dam 6f-1m winner. £85,000 yearling; by Sioux Nation; check the market signals.
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4th (9) (10/1 +9%) Soldier's Gold
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10/1(+9%)
(9) Soldier's Gold 10/1, Foaled April 15. Soldier's Call colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 8.5f Mr McCann and 7f-1½m winner Bay of Naples. Dam 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 13f. One of his siblings is 2-2 at Haydock; interesting that he starts off here.
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5th (5) (40/1 +39%) Ihopeyoulike
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40/1(+39%)
(5) Ihopeyoulike 40/1, Foaled April 16. Profitable colt. Dam maiden (stayed 9.5f) out of winning half-sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m Magny Cour. Newcomer by Profitable; trainer's first 2yo runner of the campaign.
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6th (2) (5/1 -207%) Bjorn Ironside
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5/1(-207%)
(2) Bjorn Ironside 5/1, Foaled February 12. 300,000 gns yearling, Too Darn Hot colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Endeared. Dam, useful French 1m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 8.6f Via Serendipity. Likely type. 300,000gns yearling; by Too Darn Hot; major stable; interesting debutant.
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7th (8) (12/1 +33%) Shagraan
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12/1(+33%)
(8) Shagraan 12/1, Foaled March 24. €35,000 foal, £80,000 yearling, Sioux Nation colt. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner). £80,000 yearling; stable won this race with a debutant last year.
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8th (1) (125/1 -56%) Be Here Now
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125/1(-56%)
(1) Be Here Now 125/1, Foaled February 5. 50,000 gns foal, 50,000 gns yearling, Oasis Dream gelding. Dam, 2-y-o 1m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1¾m Sepal. 50,000gns yearling; by Oasis Dream; yard is 0-9 with 2yos this term.
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9th (6) (3.5/1 +13%) Innvincible Friend
3.5
3.5/1(+13%)
(6) Innvincible Friend 3.5/1, Twice-raced colt. Better effort when second of 5 in maiden at Chester (5.1f, heavy) 14 days ago, no impression on winner. Runner-up in both starts (5f, soft), latest at Chester; sets a fair standard.
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10th (7) (20/1 +0%) Only In Jakarta
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20/1(+0%)
(7) Only In Jakarta 20/1, Foaled January 2. 310,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never colt. Dam unraced half-sister to 5f winner Swiss Lake and 5f-7f winner Hajoum (both smart) out of useful winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f/6f winner) Blue Iris 310,000gns yearling; by No Nay Never; in excellent hands; respected.
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11th (4) (5/1 +58%) Daring Legend
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5/1(+58%)
(4) Daring Legend 5/1, Foaled February 28. 150,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, closely related to smart winner up to 6f Swiss Spirit and half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Swiss Diva out of smart winner up to 5f (including at 2 yrs) Swiss Lake. 150,000gns yearling; by Dark Angel and from a good family; one to consider.
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12th (3) (80/1 -21%) Charlie Mason
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80/1(-21%)
(3) Charlie Mason 80/1, Foaled April 17. Mayson colt. Brother to useful 5f-6f winner Dora Penny and half-brother to 2 winners, including 7f winner Doctor Nuno. Dam 5f/6f winner. Brother to connections' prolific 5f-6f winner Dora Penny (including 2yo).
LTO Selection:
15:00 Haydock Maiden (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Innvincible Friend (second) finished in front of THE CAMDEN COLT (third) when the pair met at Chester a couple of weeks ago. That said, the latter was making his debut on that occasion and could easily reverse the form with the benefit of race experience. Thunder Blue cost 180,000 pounds at a breeze-up sale last month and has to be of interest on his racecourse bow for connections who do well with their debutants. Other noteworthy newcomers are Bjorn Ironside, Only In Jakarta and Soldier's Gold.
THE CAMDEN COLT was too green to do himself justice at Chester 2 weeks ago but he looks open to significant improvement and can get the better of Innvincible Friend this time. The rest of the field are made up of newcomers, with Bjorn Ironside and Thunder Blue making most appeal before market clues.
Many of the newcomers are interesting, most notably ONLY IN JAKARTA, Bjorn Ironside, Thunder Blue and Daring Legend.
(7) Radio Goo Goo 8.5/1, Dominated a 6f Wolverhampton handicap on her reappearance in March and made the most of the plum inside stall when doubling her tally in a Chester handicap (6f, heavy) 15 days ago. Likely to remain competitive up 5 lb. Made all at Chester two weeks ago, taking record this year to 2-3; solid contender.
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2nd (6) (14/1 -133%) Lulworth Cove
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14/1(-133%)
(6) Lulworth Cove 14/1, Better with each start at 2, stepping up to 6f for the first time when winning Wolverhampton novice in October. Appeals as one who can progress again in handicaps. Made all at Wolverhampton when last seen; open to further progress; interesting.
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3rd (2) (2/1 +0%) Chasseral
2
2/1(+0%)
(2) Chasseral 2/1, AW novice winner last September. Creditable fourth of 8 in 6f Newmarket handicap on reappearance 19 days ago. Could build on that and much respected under Oisin Murphy. Creditable fourth to the improving Shaquille at Newmarket on reappearance; respected.
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4th (5) (5/1 +38%) Hougoumont
5
5/1(+38%)
(5) Hougoumont 5/1, Won a pair of 6f novices last autumn. Respectable reappearance effort when fifth of 12 in a competitive handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 11 days ago. May come on for the outing and one to consider. Creditable fifth in similar event at Hamilton on seasonal debut; possibilities.
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5th (8) (50/1 -150%) Revision
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50/1(-150%)
(8) Revision 50/1, Confirmed debut promise when successful over this trip at Newcastle last June. Good third of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f) on reappearance but well beaten in the mud at Pontefract since. Cheekpieces reached for on the back of that. Proving inconsistent; chance depends on how well he takes to headgear.
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6th (9) (20/1 -11%) Eternal Class
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20/1(-11%)
(9) Eternal Class 20/1, Winning debut at Thirsk last July but below that level on all 3 subsequent starts. Very testing ground provides a possible excuse for her heavy defeat on last month's Ripon handicap debut but she's hard to make a strong case for. Disappointing since debut success last July.
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7th (11) (18/1 +0%) Ferensby
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18/1(+0%)
(11) Ferensby 18/1, Fair form. 20/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 37 days ago. The drop to sprinting for the first time needs to spark improvement. Mixed results over 7f; possible improver dropped in distance; dam 6f winner.
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8th (3) (7.5/1 +25%) Sergeant Pep
7.5
7.5/1(+25%)
(3) Sergeant Pep 7.5/1, Off the mark at the second attempt at Wolverhampton in December but a bit disappointing since, including in handicaps. Early days but others are more compelling. Hasn't gone on in the expected manner; others preferred.
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9th (1) (150/1 -200%) Pocket The Packet
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150/1(-200%)
(1) Pocket The Packet 150/1, Five-time AW winner for George Boughey but well held switched to turf for new yard at Ripon last month. Can only watch. Five AW wins for George Boughey; finished last at Ripon on debut for new yard.
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10th (4) (3.5/1 +0%) Beelzebub
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3.5/1(+0%)
(4) Beelzebub 3.5/1, Won novice and handicap over 6f on AW. Only third of 5 when bidding for the hat-trick back on turf at Yarmouth (6f, soft) last month but still early days and perhaps this faster surface will see him in a better light. Beaten on soft ground in hat-trick attempt; this faster surface may suit.
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11th (10) (18/1 +10%) Treble Glory
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18/1(+10%)
(10) Treble Glory 18/1, Fair form when placed in maiden/novice company at 2 but comfortably held in nurseries on final 2 starts. Been off 9 months. Others are more persuasive. 0-5 last term; gelded since; check the market signals on reappearance.
LTO Selection:
15:30 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CHASSERAL was fourth in a very competitive event at Newmarket on her seasonal return earlier in the month and, given the strength of that form, she could be hard to stop off a 1lb lower mark here. Radio Goo Goo has to be shortlisted following her win at Chester recently, while Beelzebub and Lulworth Cove are others with the ability to go well.
CHASSERAL gets the nod to build on a solid handicap debut/reappearance effort at Newmarket. Beelzebub was no more than a respectable third on soft turf last time but was progressive on AW prior to that and perhaps this quicker ground will suit him better so he's feared most. Hougoumont, who ran well on his recent Hamilton reappearance, and returning AW novice winner Lulworth Cove also make the shortlist.
Back down in grade, CHASSERAL (nap) holds particularly strong claims. Beelzebub is second choice.
(1) Swayze 2/1, C&D winner last summer and made a successful start to this season at Newcastle in March. Perhaps conditions were too testing at Doncaster and Newbury since but looks vulnerable off present mark in any case.
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2nd (5) (5/1 +17%) Dandy Dinmont
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5/1(+17%)
(5) Dandy Dinmont 5/1, Signed off 2022 on a winning note at Newcastle (5f) in October and went close over the same C&D back from a break in March. Better than the bare result returned to turf at Beverley the last twice but probably a shade too high in the weights for now.
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3rd (2) (6/1 -71%) Manila Scouse
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6/1(-71%)
(2) Manila Scouse 6/1, Ended 2-y-o campaign on a winning note at Catterick and, despite missing the whole of last season (gelded in the interim), he resumed with a near miss at Ripon (5f, heavy) recently. 3 lb rise fair and should be in the mix if handling conditions (unraced on ground faster then good to soft).
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4th (8) (11/1 -22%) Street Life
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11/1(-22%)
(8) Street Life 11/1, Five-time winner on the AW and found just one too good in an 8-runner Wolverhampton handicap (5f) on Tuesday. Strike rate is not so good on turf, though, and he's essentially opposable.
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5th (7) (12/1 -167%) Birkenhead
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12/1(-167%)
(7) Birkenhead 12/1, Hit the target twice in 2022 and resumed winning ways with cheekpieces refitted at Southwell (5f) a fortnight ago. Remains feasibly treated back up 4 lb and while this is tougher, he's certainly not without hope.
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6th (6) (4/1 +0%) So Smart
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4/1(+0%)
(6) So Smart 4/1, Finally got off the mark at Leicester (5f, heavy) in September and has made the frame on each of his 3 starts this time round (all on heavy ground). Effective on fast ground, too, and he has to enter the reckoning with Olivia Tubb claiming a valuable 7 lb.
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7th (3) (6/1 +8%) Catch Cunningham
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6/1(+8%)
(3) Catch Cunningham 6/1, Won off this mark at York (5f, good) in September and while he hasn't troubled the judge in 2 starts since returning to action last month, his latest effort at Thirsk is best overlooked (blew the start). Could have a major role to play if responding well to the addition of blinkers.
LTO Selection:
16:00 Haydock Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Manila Scouse met trouble in running when beaten just a neck over 5f at Ripon on his previous outing, and a 3lb rise in the ratings seems fair. However, there could be some better treated rivals in the field and the nod goes to SO SMART, who was a decent third over the minimum distance at Nottingham last time. Having been dropped 2lb by the handicapper, David Evans' runner looks to have a good chance of getting his head in front. Last-time-out winner Birkenhead heads the remainder.
Back down in class off his last winning mark, CATCH CUNNINGHAM could be the answer if the first-time blinkers have the desired effect. So Smart hasn't done much wrong since returning to action last month and is next on the list ahead of Rum Cocktail, who returned to form starting out for her new yard at Ascot. Manila Scouse will also be a threat if able to build on his reappearance run under very different conditions here.
There are grounds for thinking that BIRKENHEAD is capable of following up his recent AW success. So Smart is second choice.
(1) Al Asifah 0.53/1, Frankel filly. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 10.5f, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Awtaad. Appeals on paper. Highly respected newcomer. Frankel filly; one of two interesting newcomers for the Gosdens.
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2nd (2) (11/1 +31%) Anjo Bonita
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11/1(+31%)
(2) Anjo Bonita 11/1, Fair filly. 11/2, good second of 7 in minor event at Wetherby (10f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Remains a maiden after 7 runs, though. Consistent filly but again looks vulnerable to newcomers or improvers.
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3rd (5) (5.5/1 +39%) Ginza
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5.5/1(+39%)
(5) Ginza 5.5/1, Wootton Bassett filly. Half-sister to 1½m winner Soala and 9f winner Attasha. Dam, 1½m/12.5f winner, sister to useful winner up to 1¼m (stayed 13f) Robin Hood. Very much one to consider on her first run. Wootton Bassett filly; stablemate of Al Asifah; market instructive.
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4th (7) (28/1 -75%) Raimunda
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28/1(-75%)
(7) Raimunda 28/1, 20/1, fourth of 7 in minor event at this course (8f, good to firm) on debut 26 days ago. Up in trip. Should progress. Showed promise over 1m here on debut while shaping as if 1m2f will suit.
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5th (3) (7/1 +0%) Chealamy
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7/1(+0%)
(3) Chealamy 7/1, Largely progressive type who didn't enjoy the rub of the green when ninth of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (8f, soft) 25 days ago. Remains with potential, especially now stepping up in trip. Player back in maiden company. Best to forgive latest effort; leading player on earlier form; new trip.
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6th (4) (14/1 -133%) Flammable
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14/1(-133%)
(4) Flammable 14/1, Almanzor filly. Half-sister to smart winner up to 10.5f Cheshire Academy. Dam, winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 7.5f winner), sister to smart 6f-9f winner Brownie. One to note on debut. Almanzor filly; the only debutante who isn't from the Gosden yard.
LTO Selection:
16:30 Haydock Maiden (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Plenty of well-bred fillies make their racecourse debut in this contest, and John and Thady Gosden look to have a strong hand in the race. Al Asifah is a son of Frankel so immediately commands respect, while Ginza's half-sister Soala was successful over 1m4f so stamina could be a strong suit. Flammable's half-sister Cheshire Academy won a Group 3 contest over 1m3f, so she warrants respect, but the consistent ANJO BONITA has the experience edge over most of her rivals and she could be hard to beat.
CHEALAMY wasn't seen to best effect when ninth in a Musselburgh handicap last time and had been on the up prior to that so is worth siding with back in maiden company with this step up to 1m2f a plus too. There are some interesting newcomers lurking however with Ginza and Flammable looking the pick and well worth considering, especially if the market vibes are positive.
The once-raced filly RAIMUNDA is interesting with improvement on the cards. Al Asifah is feared most among the newcomers.
(6) Sea Of Thieves 66/1, Offered mild encouragement in a novice at Kempton 178 days ago but probably won't come into her own until handicapping. Needs to improve a good deal on her sole 2yo effort.
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2nd (3) (6/1 -9%) Via Corone
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6/1(-9%)
(3) Via Corone 6/1, bred to be useful and justified short odds to make a successful debut at Kempton 6 months ago. Open to improvement but others have achieved more in form terms. Justified favouritism at Kempton on sole 2yo start; useful prospect for this year.
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3rd (8) (14/1 -87%) Tajalat
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14/1(-87%)
(8) Tajalat 14/1, Half-sister to three winners and shaped quite nicely in a maiden at Yarmouth first time out, running on well. More to come and can't be completely dismissed. Promising debut at Yarmouth early this month despite clear greenness; in the mix.
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4th (1) (0.73/1 +51%) Girl Racer
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0.73/1(+51%)
(1) Girl Racer 0.73/1, No Nay Never filly who made an impressive winning debut in 10-runner novice event at Wolverhampton in March and wasn't disgraced tried in the Nell Gwyn at Newmarket next time. Can double her account back in calmer waters. Impressive at Wolverhampton on debut then ran well in the Nell Gwyn; respected.
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5th (5) (5/1 -11%) Ronni Scott
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5/1(-11%)
(5) Ronni Scott 5/1, Frankel filly. Half-sister to winner up to 7f Main Target. Dam, 1m-1¼m (Prix de la Nonette) winner, half-sister to very smart 9f-10.5f winner Izzi Top. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Superbly bred filly, by Frankel and from a classy family; interesting newcomer.
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6th (4) (66/1 -65%) Just A Notion
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66/1(-65%)
(4) Just A Notion 66/1, Cost six figures as a yearling and showed something to work on when fifth at Redcar on debut 3 weeks ago. This is a stronger race, though, so she'll need to find marked improvment. Needs to improve plenty on Redcar debut form.
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7th (2) (6/1 -118%) Glory Lily
6
6/1(-118%)
(2) Glory Lily 6/1, Winning debut at Lingfield in December and, while she failed to back it up in Meydan next time, she remains with potential having been given some time off. Showed promise over 7f in the winter but appears to be crying out for further.
LTO Selection:
17:05 Haydock Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
GIRL RACER made a very pleasing racecourse debut when scoring comfortably over 7f at Wolverhampton before running with credit in the Group 3 Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket when last seen. A repeat of that effort would make her tough to beat in this field. Via Corone should also be in the mix on the evidence of her impressive Kempton success on debut, while Tajalat and Glory Lily are noted as well.
GIRL RACER looked an excellent prospect when scoring on debut at Wolverhampton and the fact that she was tried in the Nell Gwyn next time indicates that she's held in quite high regard, so she's worth a chance to resume winning ways. Ronni Scott is worthy of interest based on her excellent pedigree and top connections.
Nell Gwyn sixth GIRL RACER gets the percentage call back down in class. Promising fillies Via Corone and Tajalat are respected.
(9) Bird Of Play 11/1, Made a promising start when runner-up at the Curragh last year but hasn't gone on as hoped since and was well beaten on Newmarket handicap bow last month. Has not built on debut promise; 0-3 for current yard; others preferred.
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2nd (7) (3.5/1 +42%) Al Motasim
3.5
3.5/1(+42%)
(7) Al Motasim 3.5/1, Showed ability in minor events over this trip last season and appeals as the type to progress in handicaps this term. Gelded since last seen. Looks a possible improver now handicapping with Oisin Murphy booked.
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3rd (4) (9/1 +18%) The Toff
9
9/1(+18%)
(4) The Toff 9/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month but ran no sort of race at Brighton since and needs to bounce back. Off the mark in AW contest last month; perhaps failed to handle Brighton since.
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4th (2) (7/1 -27%) Starlight Nation
7
7/1(-27%)
(2) Starlight Nation 7/1, Promise in maiden/novice events over 7f this year and didn't see longer trip out when sixth on Kempton handicap bow (8f) last month. Respected. May be capable of improvement back down in distance on turf debut.
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5th (11) (80/1 -60%) Balmaha
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80/1(-60%)
(11) Balmaha 80/1, Shaped as if amiss on final start for Richard Hannon in January and offered little encouragement on debut for new yard at Musselburgh 20 days ago. Holds weak claims on form; second start for new yard.
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6th (6) (16/1 -14%) Seagrave Fox
16
16/1(-14%)
(6) Seagrave Fox 16/1, Scored twice on AW this year but was disappointing at Wolverhampton latest and is yet to prove himself on turf. Generally progressive over 7f on AW but form dipped sharply last time.
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7th (1) (4.5/1 -13%) Fahari
4.5
4.5/1(-13%)
(1) Fahari 4.5/1, Fair maiden who ran her best race when second of 8 in minor event (7/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 47 days ago. Should remain competitive back in handicap company. Showed her turn is near with neck second in AW novice event on seasonal debut; respected.
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8th (3) (4.5/1 -139%) Vasilissa
4.5
4.5/1(-139%)
(3) Vasilissa 4.5/1, Back on the up when taking 13-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 15 days ago. Looks well treated, back on turf, and holds leading claims. 7f winner at Kempton on last two AW attempts; had an excuse on turf in between.
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9th (10) (25/1 -39%) Tiger Trap
25
25/1(-39%)
(10) Tiger Trap 25/1, No real impact in a trio of minor events over this trip at the end of last year but may do better now sent handicapping. Related to a multiple winner for this stable; interesting on handicap debut.
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|U| (8) (18/1 +45%) Design
18
18/1(+45%)
(8) Design 18/1, Gelded and took a small step forward when fourth at Newcastle (7.1f) in February but finished well held on handicap debut here since and has something to prove now. Visor added for first time. Form dipped in 1m handicap here last month but this return to 7f may help.
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10th (5) (7.5/1 +38%) Sunfyre
7.5
7.5/1(+38%)
(5) Sunfyre 7.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden who found a little improvement when third of 6 on handicap debut at Ayr (7.2f, good) 17 days ago. Entitled to build on that. Made an encouraging turf/handicap debut at Ayr; interesting off the same mark.
LTO Selection:
17:40 Haydock Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Vasilissa was staying on powerfully when getting up close home over 7f at Kempton, although she does have to negotiate a 6lb hike in the ratings and could therefore be left vulnerable to better treated opponents like FAHARI. Simon and Ed Crisford's runner was a good second over 7f at Thirsk last time and, raised just 1lb, the daughter of Shamardal looks primed to offer a bold bid. The Toff is also noted.
VASILISSA won with plenty in hand at Kempton earlier this month and makes fair appeal in her follow-up bid. Fahari and Starlight Nation rate the principal dangers.
On the back of an encouraging reappearance effort, FAHARI could well get off the mark. Vasilissa is second choice.
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How to use Tomform
Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.
This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.
About U.K Horse Racing
Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.
There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.
The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.
In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.
Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.
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