There were 52 Races on Saturday 22nd July 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Curragh, 6 races at Market Rasen, 6 races at Cartmel, 6 races at Ripon, 8 races at Newbury, 6 races at Newmarket, 6 races at Doncaster, 6 races at Haydock, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9) (3.33/1 +39%) Bushfire |
3.33/1(+39%) | (9) Bushfire 3.33/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Chester (10.3f, heavy) 7 days ago, not ideally placed. Merits consideration. More in a race not run to suit back on soft last weekend; one of the likelier winners. |
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2nd (6) (6/1 +8%) Billy Roberts |
6/1(+8%) | (6) Billy Roberts 6/1, C&D winner who took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 10 in 10f handicap at Pontefract (good, 18/1) 19 days ago, despite blowing the start. On a good mark and one to consider. 2lb lower than when winning over C&D this time last year but lacks consistency now. |
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3rd (4) (12/1 -100%) Equion |
12/1(-100%) | (4) Equion 12/1, Bounced back to best to capitalise on a career-low mark in10-runner handicap (22/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 26 days ago. Not an obvious type to follow up. Surprise winner off a 3lb lower mark on Tapeta last time; back up in trip on soft today. |
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4th (7) (9/1 +36%) Jewel Maker |
9/1(+36%) | (7) Jewel Maker 9/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, sixth of 7 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Can make presence felt if bouncing back. Likely he'll take advantage of a sliding mark at some point but others are stronger. |
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5th (3) (7.5/1 +6%) Benadalid |
7.5/1(+6%) | (3) Benadalid 7.5/1, Hasn't won since May 2021 but is holding his form well this term, again running creditably when fourth of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Pontefract (10f, good to soft) 80 days ago. Should remain competitive if returning from a break in similar form. Went close off tonight's mark on his comeback in the spring (1m2f, heavy); player. |
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6th (2) (6.5/1 +7%) Don't Look Back |
6.5/1(+7%) | (2) Don't Look Back 6.5/1, Scored at Doncaster in April but went with little fluency when below form at Hamilton on most recent outing. May bounce back after a break. Heavy-ground winner in the spring (9lb lower); better can be expected at this lower level. |
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7th (5) (2.25/1 +75%) Aldbourne |
2.25/1(+75%) | (5) Aldbourne 2.25/1, 10/1, run best excused when sixth of 8 in handicap at Chester (12.3f, good) 35 days ago, going off too hard. Hammered for two easy wins last autumn and has struggled this time round. |
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|PU| (8) (28/1 +15%) Loom Large |
28/1(+15%) | (8) Loom Large 28/1, Failed to come on for recent run when seventh of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft, 33/1) 9 days ago. Something to prove. Ex-Irish gelding; well beaten in two runs for his new yard; worth a market check. |
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Benadalid has been running well in defeat of late and he must go on the shortlist eased 1lb in the ratings since his most recent run. Equion gained a confidence-boosting success over an extended mile at Wolverhampton last month and he's another to enter the reckoning, though preference is for BILLY ROBERTS. Second in this off a 2lb higher mark last year, it would be no surprise to see Simon Whitaker's veteran mount a serious challenge as he bids to go one better.
BILLY ROBERTS took a step back in the right direction at Pontefract last time and could be the answer if building on that having dropped to a good mark. Bushfire paid the price somewhat for quite a big move into contention at Chester last week and is second choice, while Jewel Maker can also have a say if returning to the pick of his form this season.
These conditions would be a concern for a few but not for BUSHFIRE (nap), who offered more in a race not run to suit last weekend.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (10) (66/1 -32%) Loco Lobo |
66/1(-32%) | (10) Loco Lobo 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Chester (5.1f, good) 22 days ago, slowly away. Makes little appeal. Only holds outside claims for a yard also responsible for Sugar Hill Babe. |
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2nd (4) (3/1 +33%) Woobay |
3/1(+33%) | (4) Woobay 3/1, 9/1, good second of 6 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good) 13 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again. Too free and didn't see out 7f/a stiff 6f on her first two handicap starts; better latest. |
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3rd (8) (3.5/1 +78%) Shesadabber |
3.5/1(+78%) | (8) Shesadabber 3.5/1, 11/4, sixth of 7 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to firm) 42 days ago. Needs to bounce back. In decent form for her new yard this year but all five wins came off lower marks. |
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4th (9) (3.5/1 +13%) Destiny's Spirit |
3.5/1(+13%) | (9) Destiny's Spirit 3.5/1, C&D winner. 6/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Bath (5f, good) 10 days ago. Not completely dismissed. Hit traffic behind All In The Hips last time (3lb better off) and is one to consider. |
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5th (6) (4.5/1 +25%) All In The Hips |
4.5/1(+25%) | (6) All In The Hips 4.5/1, Latest win at Windsor in April. Creditable second of 9 in handicap at Bath (5f, good, 5/1) 10 days ago, nearest finish. Makes plenty of appeal in a thin race. Back on her last winning mark and arrives in good form, so needs considering. |
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6th (7) (10/1 +60%) Sugar Hill Babe |
10/1(+60%) | (7) Sugar Hill Babe 10/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (firm, 40/1) 14 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive. Hasn't shown enough in two runs back from a break to warrant support. |
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7th (5) (7.5/1 +58%) Family Ties |
7.5/1(+58%) | (5) Family Ties 7.5/1, Course winner. 40/1, last of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 23 days ago. Others have achieved more. This is a touch easier, down another 3lb, but needs to improve on this year's three runs. |
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8th (11) (16/1 -33%) Lola's Moment |
16/1(-33%) | (11) Lola's Moment 16/1, 9/1, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Others more persuasive. Handicapper's giving her every chance but she's some way down the pecking order. |
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9th (1) (80/1 -100%) So Sleepy |
80/1(-100%) | (1) So Sleepy 80/1, Lightly-raced winner. 28/1, last of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (5f, good) 29 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Again pulled hard on her comeback and has plenty to prove on different ground. |
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THUNDER STAR was able to exploit a drop in the handicap when winning at Yarmouth last month and the unexposed Night Of Thunder filly doesn't look overburdened by a subsequent 5lb rise. Jessica Macey's charge shades the vote over recent Ayr second Woobay, who should appreciate a strong pace, while All In The Hips ought to be thereabouts following a string of decent performances.
ALL IN THE HIPS ran with credit when runner-up at Bath 10 days ago and a performance of similar merit could be enough for her to go one better at the likely expense of Thunder Star, who scored at Yarmouth recently. Woobay is also considered.
The vote goes to WOOBAY, who is lightly raced and did better on her first crack at 5f last time. Destiny's Spirit is second choice.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (4.5/1 +31%) Paladin |
4.5/1(+31%) | (5) Paladin 4.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in minor event at Leicester (7f, good, 12/1) 23 days ago. More required. Has the edge in experience; faces different ground tonight and needs to improve for it. |
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2nd (6) (3.5/1 +61%) Sea The Dream |
3.5/1(+61%) | (6) Sea The Dream 3.5/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in minor event (18/1) at this C&D (firm) on debut 38 days ago. Others preferred. Didn't offer any immediate promise when well held on his fast-ground C&D debut last month. |
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3rd (4) (11/1 +31%) Mannerism |
11/1(+31%) | (4) Mannerism 11/1, Foaled February 13. €70,000 foal, 90,000 gns yearling, Caravaggio gelding. Dam unraced sister to useful 2-y-o 7f winner (stayed 1¼m) Iberia out of smart winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner) Beauty Bright. Notable newcomer but stablemate makes more appeal. 90,000gns yearling who holds a sales race entry; stablemate of Ice Max; market useful. |
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4th (3) (7.5/1 -275%) Ice Max |
7.5/1(-275%) | (3) Ice Max 7.5/1, Foaled March 23. 85,000 gns foal, 105,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Brother to smart winner up to 7f Steady Pace and half-brother to winner up to 1¼m Prince of Paris. Dam 7f-1m winner. Worth a chance to make a winning start. 105,000gns yearling who holds a couple of notable entries; is an interesting newcomer. |
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5th (1) (3.2/1 -28%) Ajwadi |
3.2/1(-28%) | (1) Ajwadi 3.2/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in minor event at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft, 7/2) on debut 24 days ago. Should have learned plenty from his debut and can't be dismissed. Backed ahead of debut; evidently felt capable of better and will have learned from that. |
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6th (8) (10/1 +38%) Varden |
10/1(+38%) | (8) Varden 10/1, Once-raced maiden. 9/1, last of 10 in maiden at York (6f, firm) on debut 65 days ago. Unlikely to feature. Single-figure price for York debut in May (good to firm) but ran poorly; slower ground now. |
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7th (9) (3.5/1 +75%) Veer |
3.5/1(+75%) | (9) Veer 3.5/1, Once-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in minor event (16/1) at this C&D (good to firm) on debut 16 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve and isn't without hope. Slowly away and in need of the experience on his C&D debut; should do better. |
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8th (10) (125/1 +38%) Darkest Mile |
125/1(+38%) | (10) Darkest Mile 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 8 in minor event at Chester (5.1f, heavy) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Huge prices for two runs this month, finishing a remote last on each occasion. |
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9th (2) (80/1 -60%) First Encounter |
80/1(-60%) | (2) First Encounter 80/1, Once-raced maiden. 125/1, last of 10 in maiden at Newbury (6.5f, firm) on debut 45 days ago, possibly amiss. Ran as the market anticipated on debut (125-1), finishing a remote last of ten. |
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The Karl Burke team have been in flying form recently and the Middleham-based trainer looks to hold another strong chance with his pair here. The Dark Angel colt ICE MAX, a 105,000gns purchase, is related to a few winners and ought to be suited by this trip. He is preferred to stablemate Mannerism, who makes plenty of appeal on paper. Varden struggled at York on debut but he's in good hands to progress, while the Richard Fahey-trained Ajwadi is also noted.
ICE MAX is a full brother to a smart sort and hails from a yard that's well capable of readying a newcomer, so he takes preference over Ajwadi, who will benefit from his initial experience at Carlisle. Try Line is another debutant to consider.
Ice Max and Mannerism are likely looking newcomers but AJWADI is given the chance to show why the money came on debut.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (2.5/1 +17%) Royal Dress |
2.5/1(+17%) | (4) Royal Dress 2.5/1, Winner at Doncaster in April and was soon back to form when second of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Ought to remain competitive back under fully-fledged rider. Half-sister to useful performers over 7f and 1m; holds leading claims upped from 6f. |
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2nd (7) (2.75/1 +58%) Lady Mojito |
2.75/1(+58%) | (7) Lady Mojito 2.75/1, Lightly-raced winner who ran well from a stiff-looking opening mark when fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f, good) 14 days ago. Eased 2 lb and shouldn't be far away with a repeat. Best judged on her recent fifth here; that gave something to build on dropped 2lb. |
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3rd (6) (2.25/1 +36%) Snuggle |
2.25/1(+36%) | (6) Snuggle 2.25/1, Winner at Windsor in May and ran at least as well when second in 7-runner handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago, running on. Seems sure to go well again. String of solid efforts this year; the return to softer ground should help; is shortlisted. |
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4th (1) (7.5/1 -7%) Elvenia |
7.5/1(-7%) | (1) Elvenia 7.5/1, Lightly-raced winner who faced a stiff task when well held in listed race at Epsom (7f, good to firm, 50/1) 50 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Needs to get back on track. Beaten a long way at Epsom seven weeks ago; is down 2lb but can't be recommended. |
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5th (5) (8.5/1 +39%) Mr Squires |
8.5/1(+39%) | (5) Mr Squires 8.5/1, Lightly-raced winner who matched previous form upped in trip when fifth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 22 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. More required if he's to be competitive from his current mark. Struggled in two runs back, including on soft, and his current mark may well flatter him. |
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6th (2) (25/1 -56%) Bossy Parker |
25/1(-56%) | (2) Bossy Parker 25/1, Dual winner in 2022 but not at his best both starts this year, albeit faced a stiff task latest. First run for yard after leaving John Patrick Murtagh and headgear left off this time. Ex-Irish; picked up for 18,000gns recently; may need more help from the handicapper. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
ROYAL DRESS was last seen chasing home Frankness at Goodwood last month but, now upped in trip and off the same mark, she could prove to be the answer in this tricky race. Snuggle has been a model of consistency for connections since being gelded and looks sure to give another good account of himself, while the unexposed Elvenia has her first run in handicap company and is one to note if the market speaks in her favour.
SNUGGLE is proving consistent and may still have a bit more improvement in him, particularly at this trip, so he strikes as a solid option. Royal Dress and Kentucky Bluegrass head the dangers.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (12/1 -9%) Raimunda |
12/1(-9%) | (5) Raimunda 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in maiden at this course (10.2f, good, 28/1) 58 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Steps back down in trip now and she remains capable of better. Looks worth following, but perhaps when back up in trip once handicapping after tonight. |
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2nd (7) (33/1 -65%) Streetzoffilly |
33/1(-65%) | (7) Streetzoffilly 33/1, Once-raced maiden. 10/1, third of 7 in maiden at Hamilton (9.2f, good to soft) on debut 23 days ago, plugging on from 2f out. Another likely type for handicaps later on. Stamina on the dam's side and tonight's drop in trip may not be ideal after a fair debut. |
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3rd (1) (3/1 +75%) Classic Times |
3/1(+75%) | (1) Classic Times 3/1, Bred to be useful but just hinted at ability when seventh of 13 in a Newbury novice (1m) on debut 37 days ago, not knocked about. In good hands and she can be expected to improve. Slowly away and never involved on her debut last month but should fare better tonight. |
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4th (6) (5/1 -25%) Romilda |
5/1(-25%) | (6) Romilda 5/1, Kingman filly. Half-sister to 1½m-15f winner Poet's Quest and smart 7f winner New Science. Dam winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 7f winner) who stayed 14.5f. Noteworthy newcomer. Trainer operated at a 25% strike-rate here down the years; is a likely looking debutante. |
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5th (2) (0.73/1 +12%) Copy Artist |
0.73/1(+12%) | (2) Copy Artist 0.73/1, Progressive form when runner-up first 3 starts in maiden/novice company upon returning this term. Never a threat in Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot since but sound claims returned to calmer waters. Sets the standard but is exposed now and has only run on fast surfaces thus far. |
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COPY ARTIST appears to have been found an excellent opportunity to open her account having shown a solid level of form on all starts. She was last seen down the field behind Coppice at Royal Ascot but there doesn't look to be anything of that quality here. However, any market confidence behind the William Haggas-trained newcomer Romilda, who is a daughter of Kingman, would be significant. Classic Times was slowly away at Newbury on debut and is sure to have benefitted from that experience.
COPY ARTIST never figured in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot last month but Andrew Balding's filly had previously been shaping up well in novice company and, returned to calmer waters, she's fancied to bounce back. Romilda is an appealing newcomer for a powerful yard and she needs monitoring. Raimunda and Dreamrocker are others that can do battle for minor honours.
More questions than answers and perhaps ROMILDA will be up to the job on debut. Classic Times is another to consider.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (2/1 +20%) Pearl Eye |
2/1(+20%) | (2) Pearl Eye 2/1, Fared respectably to hit the frame first 2 starts this spring and improved for step up to 1m when landing a C&D handicap in May. Continued in good nick since, runner-up at Newmarket (1m) 3 weeks ago and there's another win in him on that evidence. C&D winner (good to firm) in May; now 6lb higher, but kept solid form since; ground query. |
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2nd (4) (3.33/1 -11%) Reidh |
3.33/1(-11%) | (4) Reidh 3.33/1, Fair form shown when in the frame in novices at Thirsk (7f) and Ayr (1m) last autumn and in a Pontefract maiden on return. Struggled to make an impact in pair of handicaps subsequently but this is a handy drop in grade from an easing mark. Twice placed, but 0-5 overall; didn't enjoy the clearest of runs at Chester (7.5f) latest.. |
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3rd (3) (4/1 +43%) Pol Roger |
4/1(+43%) | (3) Pol Roger 4/1, Back-to-back winner of novice events at up to 1m last summer. Never fired first 4 starts this season but bounced right back to form (in first-time cheekpieces) when fourth at Ayr (1m) 12 days ago. Needs to build on that now. Course winner (7f) as a juvenile; back on the right path in first-time cheekpieces at Ayr.. |
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4th (5) (7/1 +30%) Timely Escape |
7/1(+30%) | (5) Timely Escape 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, backed up previous best when third of 5 in novice event at Doncaster (10.2f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Down in trip for handicap debut and the betting can provide a useful guide. Fair third in a Doncaster novice (1m2f; hooded); drops back to 1m for handicap debut.. |
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5th (1) (3.5/1 -27%) Tango Man |
3.5/1(-27%) | (1) Tango Man 3.5/1, Expensive purchase who has run to a fair level both starts upon joining present stable this term, plugging on for second behind a useful prospect in a 12-runner 7f novice here 15 days ago. Pedigree an ongoing recommendation now handicapping and step up to 1m a plus. Respected. Twice placed in novice company, including here (7f); steps up in trip for handicap debut.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Darryll Holland applies first-time cheekpieces to Pearl Eye and if they bring out any improvement he shouldn't be far away, however, preference is for TANGO MAN. The son of Kingman has run well on both starts so far this term but, now upped in trip and having his first taste of handicap company, he may prove a cut above these. Pol Roger beat Docklands to land a novice event over 7f here last year and is not without a chance.
TANGO MAN ran to a similar level as on yard debut when plugging on for second in a 7f novice here 15 days ago and, with this step up in trip expected to suit, he could be worth siding with to take a step forward on handicap debut. Pearl Eye continues to run well in handicaps and is a big threat. Pol Roger, who got back on track at Ayr, is also in the mix in an open-looking affair.
The suggestion in a tricky finale is the handicap debutant TANGO MAN. He receives a narrow vote over the C&D scorer Pearl Eye.
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