There were 51 Races on Saturday 7th September 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Haydock, 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Kempton, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Navan, 6 races at Stratford, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| 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)  (7/2 +30%)Holloway Boy |
7/2(+30%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Holloway Boy 7/2, Winless since landing the Chesham at Royal Ascot on debut in 2022 but hasn't done a great deal wrong since, shaping well in strong 1m handicaps this summer, third again at York a fortnight ago when coming from further back than pair who beat him. One to consider back up in class. Running highly creditably in hot 1m handicaps this summer; could have a part to play. |
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2nd (3)  (10/3 +67%)Prague |
10/3(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Prague 10/3, Taking son of Galileo (unraced for Ballydoyle) who was an impressive winner of a Sandown maiden (10f) on debut in June and improved efforts in defeat since. Tongue tie fitted as he drops to 1m now and could give a good sighter in front. Lightly raced 4yo; improvement needed but this drop to 1m is well worth a go. |
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3rd (5)  (11/2 -10%)Witch Hunter |
11/2(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Witch Hunter 11/2, Won the Buckingham Palace Handicap at Royal Ascot and the Hungerford at Newbury last season. Just failed in repeat bid in the latter 3 weeks ago, running his best race of the year, but no banker to be in the same form. Newbury brings out the best in him, but leading claims if at the top of his game. |
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4th (1)  (3/1 +25%)Cicero's Gift |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Cicero's Gift 3/1, Very lightly-raced 4-y-o with a good strike rate, much improved when making a successful return in strong 1m Sandown handicap from Holloway Boy. Seemed unsuited by firmer conditions at Goodwood and well worth another chance on softer surface. Defied lofty mark and an absence in Sandown handicap; fast ground against him at Goodwood. |
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5th (4)  (6/1 +0%)Regal Reality |
6/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Regal Reality 6/1, Pretty reliable operator at this level, twice third in this race and again in the Rose of Lancaster here last month. Can't be dismissed back under Moore. 9yo; not at very best this year but this 5-time Group 3 winner could still be in the mix. |
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6th (7)  (5/1 +17%)Clove Hitch |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Clove Hitch 5/1, Well-bred 725,000 gns yearling who routed her rivals in 1m fillies' novice at Newbury in June, making all in good style. Not so good in listed race at Sandown 9 weeks ago, more patient ride and much softer ground both plausible excuses. Work to do. 3yo who impressed in Newbury novice; excuse subsequently but something to find. |
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7th (6)  (25/1 -213%)Sparks Fly |
25/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Sparks Fly 25/1, Most progressive in 2023, winning 8 times, including handicap here and listed race at Saint-Cloud. Seen just twice this year, ridden too aggressively back from 13 weeks off at the Curragh 7 weeks ago. More needed. Easy win in heavy-ground Listed race in France in 2023; vulnerable on this different going. |
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WITCH HUNTER came within a whisker of successfully defending his Hungerford Stakes crown, going down by a nose to Tiber Flow in a blanket finish at Newbury. The better the race, the better he seemingly performs - his Lockinge third is evidence of that - but he can still break his duck for the season on the slight drop in class. Regal Reality has also been running well without winning this term and has been third in this contest twice before. Cicero's Gift and Clove Hitch both disappointed last time, but can't be written off just yet.
CICERO'S GIFT didn't seem to take to the fast surface at Goodwood and had previously looked very impressive when making a winning return at Sandown, beating Holloway Boy. He can get back on track here. Karl Burke's challenger deserves another day in the sun and is a big player. Regal Reality should go well again.
Preference is for the lightly raced 4yo PRAGUE, who has shaped as though he will be suited by this drop to 1m.
Class & Speed Card
| 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 (6)  (3/1 +25%)Master Builder |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Master Builder 3/1, Won a 1¼m Salisbury novice in the mud on second of 3 starts in maiden/novice company and improved a chunk upped to 1¾m for the first time when a solid third in last month's Melrose at the Ebor meeting. Big player up 3 lb under William Buick. Staying-on third of 16 in the Melrose at York (1m6f, good to firm) on handicap debut. |
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2nd (7)  (9/2 -13%)Contacto |
9/2(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Contacto 9/2, Study Of Man colt who has made a fine start to life in handicaps, defying another rise in the weights to make it 2 wins from his last 3 starts at Hamilton (12f, soft) back in May. Remains with plenty of untapped potential back from a break and respected up in trip. In the spring he looked the type to make further progress, including at this longer trip. |
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3rd (4)  (13/2 -8%)Hutchence |
13/2(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Hutchence 13/2, Son of Frankel who was responded well to fitting of blinkers, supplementing his easy Salisbury success at Newbury (12f) 21 days ago, finding plenty to lead final strides. Highly unlikely we've seen all he has to offer yet and step up to 1¾m promises to suit. Interesting now visored. 2-2 in blinkers over 1m4f; first off bridle latest but led post, so now has 1m6f and visor. |
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4th (2)  (6/1 +57%)Too Bossy For Us |
6/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Too Bossy For Us 6/1, Improving son of Golden Horn who opened his account on handicap debut at Ascot (10f) in May and has produced solid efforts all 3 starts since, latterly when midfield in last month's Melrose at the Ebor meeting. Remains lightly race at this sort of trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. 2nd in a quite valuable C&D race; fair eighth in the Melrose at York; headgear goes on. |
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5th (11)  (11/1 +61%)Filibustering |
11/1(+61%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Filibustering 11/1, Opened account at Redcar (14f) in May and far from discredited in pair of 2m handicaps more recently, enduring a troubled passage and making up several places late when sixth of 13 to Road To Wembley in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 16 days ago. Eligible for weaker races, however. Running creditably but stays 2m and others are likely to have too much toe for him. |
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6th (3)  (11/1 +8%)Walter Hartright |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Walter Hartright 11/1, Much improved equipped with blinkers/under positive tactics, bringing up a quick-fire 4-timer at Yarmouth (11.5f) in July. Pair of runner-up efforts since confirm he remains firmly at the top of his game and another who is unexposed granted this sort of test. Much improved over 1m4f since blinkered, with four wins and two 2nds; worth a go at 1m6f. |
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7th (8)  (11/1 -22%)Road To Wembley |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Road To Wembley 11/1, Back-to-back AW winner in the spring who has improved further upped to 2m of late, runner-up at Newbury prior to resuming winning ways at Newcastle (16.2f) 16 days ago, displaying a fine attitude when tackled late on. Building up a solid record but this undoubtedly tougher. Competitive in all his six handicaps; runner-up in his only turf race (good to firm). |
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8th (1)  (12/1 +25%)Spaceport |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Spaceport 12/1, As expected, well suited by the step up to this trip when doubling his career tally at Sandown in July, coming in for a sound tactical ride. Unable to repeat the feat when well beaten in the Melrose at York (13.8f) 2 weeks ago and others appeal more here. The front-running tactics did not work out in the Melrose at York, ending his improvement. |
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9th (9)  (11/1 -10%)Across Earth |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Across Earth 11/1, Ran well when placed on a couple of occasions here prior to deservedly opening his account at Yarmouth (14f) 39 days ago, improving for the increase in trip. No reason why he won't go well again for all this is undoubtedly tougher. Off the mark with authority at Yarmouth (1m6f) at the end of July; raised 6lb and in class. |
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10th (10)  (28/1 -27%)Flickering Halo |
28/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Flickering Halo 28/1, Shed maiden tag at Beverley (10f) in May and dispelled pair of lesser efforts when placed in handicaps over C&D/Pontefract in July. Progress has levelled out more recently but step up to 2m may of stretched him at Nottingham latest. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Looks vulnerable to an improver unless the first-time headgear sparks something. |
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MASTER BUILDER belied his inexperience to stay on into third in the Melrose, with Too Bossy For Us and Spaceport behind him. That was such a promising handicap debut for a gelding having only his fourth start and there should be a lot more to come. Andrew Balding and Oisin Murphy have teamed up to claim this prize twice, so Contacto commands attention after pipping a subsequent winner at Hamilton. Walter Hartright has progressed at a rate of knots this summer and might find even more for the extra two furlongs.
Successful on the second of 3 starts in novice company, MASTER BUILDER improved a chunk on his first crack at this sort of trip when third in the Melrose at York 2 weeks ago. Open to further improvement, he's a big player in the hope this doesn't come too soon. Contacto is another of interest back from a break along with the hat-trick seeking Hutchence. Across Earth could also go well at forecast longer odds.
In a fascinating field, MASTER BUILDER, Hutchence, Contacto and Walter Hartright are all strong candidates.
Class & Speed Card
| 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)  (11/2 -22%)Epic Poet |
11/2(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Epic Poet 11/2, Smart in France. Disappointed in 3 outings for the Meade stable last year but back on track for this yard, producing another good effort in a top-end handicap when fourth of 20 to Magical Zoe in the Ebor at York (1¾m) 2 weeks ago, with Oneforthegutter a length ahead in third. High on shortlist. Running well from off the pace in top handicaps over 1m4f, 1m2f and 1m6f (Ebor 4th) lately. |
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2nd (14)  (5/1 +50%)Waxing Gibbous |
5/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Waxing Gibbous 5/1, Progressive type who scored at Newbury (1½m) in May and backed it up with a very good second of 12 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 30 days ago given she was unsuited by drop in trip. Interesting now stepping up to 1¾m for the first time back from a break with the yard going well. Progressive 4yo who needs a second look on this step up in trip. |
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3rd (11)  (7/2 +65%)Dancing In Paris |
7/2(+65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Dancing In Paris 7/2, Third win of a tremendous season when seeing off 11 rivals in a Racing League handicap at Southwell (1½m) 9 days ago. Also successful over this trip. Likely to give another good account. Has had a very solid and successful campaign this season since upped to 1m4f/1m6f. |
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4th (10)  (8/1 +20%)Knightswood |
8/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Knightswood 8/1, Winless this season but has largely performed with credit. Shaped as if just stretched by 2m when seventh of 16 at York 17 days ago so this drop back in trip should suit. 2m may have stretched him at York on latest start; each-way player back at 1m6f. |
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5th (8)  (33/1 -65%)Caliyza |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Caliyza 33/1, Fairly useful performer at up to 15f in France for Francis-Henri Graffard in 2023. Been off for over 10 months ahead of this return for new connections. Her mark isn't obviously generous either. Left France and the Aga Khan for 100,000euros last December; seems to need improvement. |
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6th (9)  (11/2 +31%)Oneforthegutter |
11/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Oneforthegutter 11/2, Dual winner in 2023 and he's been operating at the top of his game of late, notably his 3 lengths third of 20 to Magical Zoe in the Ebor at York (1¾m) a fortnight ago. Much respected for a stable with winning form in this race. Another good place last time when third of 20 (just in front of Epic Poet) in the Ebor. |
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7th (7)  (18/1 +10%)Euchen Glen |
18/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Euchen Glen 18/1, Won this in 2020 and this admirable veteran is still capable of very useful form, including a win over 13f at Ayr in June. Another creditable effort when fifth of 12 at the York Ebor meeting a fortnight ago. Not quite so good as 11yo but still broke his losing run and capable of a prominent finish. |
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8th (3)  (10/1 -43%)Divine Comedy |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Divine Comedy 10/1, Progressive handicapper who scored over 2m here in May before an excellent in the Ascot Stakes at Royal Ascot. Shaped well back from a short break when fifth of 16 over 2m at the York Ebor meeting but this drop back in trip isn't sure to play to her strengths. Also drawn wider than ideal. Has flourished in staying handicaps but, after latest 5th, may need to resume improvement. |
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9th (6)  (12/1 -20%)The Goat |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) The Goat 12/1, Won Glorious Goodwood handicap last year and back to best on AW this summer, scoring over 1½m at Kempton in July. Good third of 13 in Lanark Silver Bell at Hamilton (1½m, heavy) 15 days ago. Shapes as if the return to this trip will suit but stall 15 could be tricky. Wears first-time cheekpieces. Inconsistent but with easily his two best turf efforts in the mud; headgear first time. |
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10th (15)  (25/1 -108%)Lincoln Rockstar |
25/1(-108%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Lincoln Rockstar 25/1, Fifth win of an excellent first season with this yard when seeing off 6 rivals at Beverley (1½m) 13 days ago but a big career best will be needed if she's to play a prominent role from 5 lb out of the yard in this much stronger race. Five wins over 1m4f in Class 6 and 5 this year; another 10lb higher (5lb out of handicap). |
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11th (5)  (22/1 -38%)If Not Now |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) If Not Now 22/1, Pretty smart handicap performance when third on Lingfield reappearance in May. Seemed unsuited by the track when well held at Epsom since. Being eased another 2 lb can only help and his yard is in good form. Considered. Lightly raced 4yo; ran poorly on Derby Day latest; mixed messages; not certain to get 1m6f. |
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12th (13)  (66/1 -32%)Law Of The Sea |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Law Of The Sea 66/1, Resumed with a creditable effort in defeat at Chester (18.5f) in May but 4 lesser efforts have followed. Yard has more obvious contenders. Has gone the wrong way since his reappearance third at Chester; 6lb lower today. |
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13th (12)  (80/1 -21%)No Say Ever |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) No Say Ever 80/1, Quite a useful handicapper at his best but absent for 21 months. Can only watch. Well treated on peak Irish efforts, over a little shorter; 645 days off the track. |
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14th (1)  (14/1 +0%)Grand Alliance |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Grand Alliance 14/1, Smart performer in 2023, including a Newbury Group 3 success on his reappearance. Second in a 15f Group 2 at Deauville when last seen a year ago. Long absence to overcome but his good record fresh and the booking of WIlliam Buick provide hope. Down from Group events; absent since last August and needs to return at his peak. |
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15th (2)  (33/1 -32%)Rajinsky |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Rajinsky 33/1, Better than ever in spring 2023, including a Nottingham listed win over this trip, but he hasn't been seen since below-par runs at Newcastle and Deauville last summer. His stable's good form provides hope but a watching brief has to be the percentage call after his absence. Two heavy defeats last July; unraced since but has a good record returning from a layoff. |
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Divine Comedy is better than ever at the age of six, backing up her Ascot Stakes second with a solid York run, although her performance on the Knavesmire wasn't quite as good as ONEFORTHEGUTTER's. Ian Williams' stayer surpassed expectations to make the frame in the Ebor, apparently impressing Ryan Moore enough for him to take the ride here. Epic Poet was only a length behind him so has to be feared, while any further rain would bring The Goat right into the equation. Grand Alliance and Caliyza are a couple of interesting class droppers on the comeback trail.
Ian Williams is no stranger to success in this and ONEFORTHEGUTTER is taken to build on his fine run in the Ebor. Epic Poet was a place behind the selection at York and should also go well again. The progressive Waxing Gibbous, whose stable is enjoying a good spell, and If Not Now complete the shortlist.
The tip is ONEFORTHEGUTTER (nap) following his bold show (just in front of Epic Poet) in the Ebor, which was even more competitive.
Class & Speed Card
| 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 (1)  (9/4 +50%)Shagraan |
9/4(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Shagraan 9/4, Lightly raced for this stable and landed 5f handicap at Glorious Goodwood. Backed it up with a very good fifth of 22 in handicap at York (5.4f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Player off an unchanged mark with Oisin Murphy up. Won at Glorious Goodwood before close fifth at York; could play a leading role. |
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2nd (4)  (17/2 -21%)Jer Batt |
17/2(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Jer Batt 17/2, C&D winner in August but he beat just one in handicap at Southwell (5f) 9 days ago. Others appeal more. Disappointing on AW recently but progressive previously and won over C&D two starts ago. |
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3rd (5)  (10/3 +26%)American Affair |
10/3(+26%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) American Affair 10/3, Largely progressive sprinter who bagged his second victory of 2024 at Thirsk (5f) in June. Runner-up over C&D and at Pontefract since so he must enter calculations. 4yo who has progressed nicely this year and gone close over C&D; key player. |
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4th (11)  (12/1 -118%)Looking For Lynda |
12/1(-118%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Looking For Lynda 12/1, Won a big-field 5f handicap last September and has posted a number of good displays this term, third of 22 in handicap at York (5.4f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Another bold showing is on the cards. Prominent-racer who is 0-10 this year but has often run well in defeat; chance. |
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5th (8)  (15/2 +25%)Jumbeau |
15/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Jumbeau 15/2, Displayed a good attitude in first-time cheekpieces when going in at Windsor in May. Has continued in good nick, third of 14 in handicap at York (5f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again. In good form this year since these cheekpieces went on and could be thereabouts. |
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6th (2)  (9/1 +25%)Toca Madera |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Toca Madera 9/1, Back to winning ways at Windsor in August but only ninth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 9 days ago. Sort to bounce back though. 3yo who won at Windsor last month & when below par at Southwell latest it was his AW debut. |
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7th (10)  (40/1 -100%)Night On Earth |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Night On Earth 40/1, Bagged his fourth win of 2024 in 5-runner handicap at Catterick (5f, good) 10 days ago. Can make his presence felt despite taking a 4 lb rise. Front-runner who has won four times this year but goes back up in grade this afternoon. |
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8th (9)  (14/1 +0%)Rocking Ends |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Rocking Ends 14/1, Scored on his stable debut at Windsor in May and added to tally at Newmarket in July. Respectable third of 12 at Goodwood last time. Shortlisted. Has done well since joining this yard and could have more left in the tank. |
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9th (7)  (28/1 -75%)Hyperfocus |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Hyperfocus 28/1, Dual scorer at Chester this summer but he came in only eleventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 50/1) 37 days ago. It would come as no surprise though to see this four-time course winner bounce back. Won two in a row at Chester this summer but has struggled away from there this year. |
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10th (6)  (12/1 +0%)Changeofmind |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Changeofmind 12/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who got back on track when second of 9 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, soft) 15 days ago. Not taken lightly up just 1 lb. Went close on heavy at Hamilton recently; claims may be dented if the ground dries out. |
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American Affair and Jer Batt are honours even from their recent encounters and they can figure prominently again, despite both being held off their current mark last time out. However, it's likely that recent Goodwood winner SHAGRAAN is open to a touch more progression and Mick Appelby's three-year-old shades the vote on that basis. Well supported when not beaten far over the extended 5f on Juddmonte day at York, dropping back to the minimum trip should be ideal and, with Oisin Murphy booked, compensation can be gained here.
A case can be made for most of these but Mick Appleby's SHAGRAAN is the least exposed and fancied to regain winning ways on the back of a very good York fifth last time out. Handily-weighted Looking For Lynda heads the list of dangers, although a solid case can also be made for Jumbeau, American Affair, Change of Mind and Hyperfocus in this very competitive sprint.
The Jim Goldie-trained AMERICAN AFFAIR has enjoyed a progressive campaign and is taken to post his third win of the season.
Class & Speed Card
| 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 (3)  (25/1 -108%)Montassib |
25/1(-108%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Montassib 25/1, Smart performer who was confidently ridden when taking listed Cammidge Trophy on seasonal bow at Doncaster (6f, heavy) in March. Not disgraced faced with quicker conditions when mid-field in Group 2 Duke of York before resuming winning ways with a career best in Group 3 at Newcastle. This tougher. Listed/Group 3 wins on soft/AW; probably needs slow ground to be in with a chance. |
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2nd (12)  (14/1 +13%)Kind Of Blue |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Kind Of Blue 14/1, Has come a long way since winning first 2 starts in the spring, making the frame in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot before only a length behind Elite Status in Group 3 at Newbury. Only just failed to peg back Givemethebeatboys in Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh since and not taken lightly. Lightly raced 3yo; improvement needed but he's bred for the job. |
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3rd (14)  (12/1 +64%)Unequal Love |
12/1(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Unequal Love 12/1, Returned better than ever with 6f listed win at Newmarket and, after shaping well in Ireland, resumed progress with an excellent display to land the Wokingham at Royal Ascot. Not seen to best effect ¾-length third to Flora of Bermuda in Summer Stakes at York since but career best required here. Won the Wokingham at Royal Ascot; further improvement is possible but necessary. |
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4th (15)  (50/1 +24%)Vadream |
50/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Vadream 50/1, Smart mare but she arrives in just fair form, and easy to oppose at this level with conditions unlikely to be testing enough. Listed/Group 3 winner in spring 2023; would be a shock winner today. |
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5th (16)  (33/1 +0%)Flora Of Bermuda |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Flora Of Bermuda 33/1, Improving filly who took form to another level when winning Group 3 Summer Stakes at York and backed that up when 3¾ lengths fourth of 16 in Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville (6.5f, good), staying on well. Likely to find a few too speedy at this level back at 6f, however. 3yo who has shown improved form the last twice, but limitations likely to be exposed today. |
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6th (7)  (10/1 +29%)Bucanero Fuerte |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Bucanero Fuerte 10/1, Won the Group 2 Railway and Group 1 Phoenix over 6f at the Curragh last season. Not seen since defying a penalty in Group 3 at Naas on return in May but remains unexposed. Bolted up in Group 1 Phoenix last year; unexposed 3yo who has some star potential. |
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7th (13)  (11/2 +31%)Swingalong |
11/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Swingalong 11/2, Won Group 3 Summer Stakes at York last summer. Acquitted herself with plenty of credit in Group 1s either side of that victory and stepped up considerably on her reappearance when second in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee at Royal Ascot. Backed that up when going close in July Cup and high on shortlist. Has gone close in Group 1s the last twice and another bold bid can be expected. |
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8th (8)  (11/2 +8%)Elite Status |
11/2(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Elite Status 11/2, Smart colt who took his form up a level when landing 6f listed race at Newbury on return and backed that up when following up in a strong Group 3 over the same C&D 7 weeks ago. Improving 3-y-o who's worth another crack at this level. 3yo; 2-2 this season (Listed/Group 3) and one to be interested in now back into a Group 1. |
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9th (4)  (33/1 +0%)Moss Tucker |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Moss Tucker 33/1, Hit and miss last season but did win 3 times, notably Group 1 Flying Five at the Curragh. Looked as good as ever when defying a Group 1 penalty in listed race at Naas on return but disappointed at the Curragh since. Type to bounce back after a break. Group 1 winner last September; below par in May last time but he's not ruled out. |
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10th (11)  (17/2 +23%)Jasour |
17/2(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Jasour 17/2, Looked potentially very smart when winning Ascot listed event on return but ruined his chance when pulling too hard in a couple of Group 1s since. Risky, but clearly has a bigger performance in him. Respectable efforts in Group 1s the last twice; could build on those when settling better. |
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11th (6)  (25/1 -25%)Spycatcher |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Spycatcher 25/1, Developed into a smart sprinter last season, winning twice and best of those held up when third in Champions' Sprint at Ascot final start. Returned with a solid third in Abernant Stakes and best effort since when narrow winner of Group 3 at Deauville 2 weeks ago. Ideally wants testing ground. Won Group 3 at Deauville recently on very soft; a slow surface is probably preferable. |
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12th (5)  (18/1 -13%)Shouldvebeenaring |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Shouldvebeenaring 18/1, Acquitted himself well in some Group 1s last year, notably when just denied in this. Best effort this season when good second in Duke of York at the Dante Meeting, just failing in a tight finish. Mixed record since but picked up a Group 2 at Deauville on penultimate start. Respected. Neck second in this last year; won French Group 3 this July; could be bang there. |
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13th (10)  (5/2 +29%)Inisherin |
5/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Inisherin 5/2, Has proved a revelation dropped to sprinting, producing a very smart effort when making all in the Group 2 Sandy Lane over C&D before picking up impressively to land Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot. Disappointed in July Cup next time but has been freshened up since and expected to bounce back. Impressed in Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot; only 5th in July Cup but has had break since. |
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14th (9)  (28/1 -75%)Givemethebeatboys |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Givemethebeatboys 28/1, Clearly hadn't done himself justice when well backed for the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (reportedly had an abscess under his lip) but quickly bounced back when just holding off Kind of Blue in Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh. Another who's not taken lightly. Better than ever when winning Group 3 at the Curragh latest; needs another step forward. |
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15th (1)  (28/1 -75%)Annaf |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Annaf 28/1, Only seventh in this last year but has improved since, winning 3 of next 4 starts, namely Portland Handicap at Doncaster, Group 3 Bengough at Ascot and Group 2 Turf Sprint at King Abdulaziz when last seen in February. Not to be underestimated. Absent since winning Saudi Arabia Group 2 in February but has a good record when fresh. |
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16th (2)  (25/1 +0%)Art Power |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Art Power 25/1, Very talented on his day, signing off 2023 with Group 1 success at Ascot. Some respectable efforts in defeat this year without winning and needs testing conditions to be seen at his very best. Fourth in the July Cup; the drop back in trip is a plus following two runs over 7f. |
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A gallant runner-up in the July Cup, Swingalong fared best out of those who clashed in Newmarket's summer highlight but whether he can uphold the form with Inisherin (fifth) is debatable, given he got first run. The latter, who was imperious when landing the Sandy Lane over C&D in May before landing the Commonwealth Cup, can be forgiven one bad day at the office and could very easily bounce back. However, JASOUR (sixth) was only a neck behind Kevin Ryan's colt last time and has very little to find to steal the limelight here. Flora Of Bermuda is another appealing each-way option.
INISHERIN disappointed in the July Cup when last seen but he'd left the impression he could dominate the sprinting division given the manner of his win in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot so is well worth another chance. Fellow 3-y-o Elite Status put himself firmly in the mix for this when winning a strong Group 3 at Newbury and is next best ahead of his stablemate Swingalong, who backed up her excellent second in the Golden Jubilee when just denied in the July Cup.
The 3yo INISHERIN looked a sprinting superstar at Royal Ascot and can return to winning ways. Swingalong is feared most.
Class & Speed Card
| 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)  (16/5 +4%)Luther |
16/5(+4%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Luther 16/5, Improved significantly from winning debut when ½-length second of 3 in listed race at Salisbury (8f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Likely more to come yet and is not taken lightly. Second to a good one in Listed race last time; entered in the Dewhurst. |
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2nd (8)  (40/1 -300%)Qilin Queen |
40/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Qilin Queen 40/1, Made an encouraging start to her career at Newbury in July and built on that when narrowly winning Salisbury novice (8f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Likely to progress further but others hold greater appeal. Beat a green debutante at Salisbury but the runner-up could be smart; more needed. |
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3rd (2)  (20/1 +0%)Eternal Elixir |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Eternal Elixir 20/1, Built on encouraging debut effort when readily taking 7-runner novice at Ffos Las (7.4f, heavy) 15 days ago. Asked a much bigger question now but he's going the right way. Faces a different calibre of opposition here but it's been an encouraging start. |
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4th (3)  (9/1 +10%)Hawksbill |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Hawksbill 9/1, Fairly-useful colt who took advantage of a good opportunity when winning 4-runner novice at this course (8f, firm) 29 days ago, kept up to work. More on plate here, though, and others may have more potential. C&D winner; will need his best yet and by some margin if he's to follow up in this company. |
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5th (4)  (12/1 -60%)Linwood |
12/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Linwood 12/1, Much improved from debut when winning 16-runner novice at Newbury (7f) in July and had more in hand then margin suggests when following up at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Faces stiffer test here but remains open to improvement. 2-3 but now faces his stiffest test and may find a couple too strong. |
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6th (7)  (6/1 +40%)The Lost King |
6/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) The Lost King 6/1, Left debut effort well behind when landing 7-runner novice at Newmarket (7f, good, 11/2) 15 days ago, well on top finish. Entitled to take on better company now and warrants respect. Won by just over 2l at Windsor and still looked a work in progress; much respected. |
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7th (1)  (7/4 +0%)Age Of Gold |
7/4(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Age Of Gold 7/4, Back from 2 months off (gelded since last start) when close second of 17 in nursery at York (7f, good to firm) 16 days ago, closing all way to line. Likely more to come yet and holds strong claims. Second in a strong nursery at York and stepping up to 1m can only benefit him. |
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8th (6)  (15/2 +0%)Stark Warning |
15/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Stark Warning 15/2, Looked potentially useful when making a winning start in 10-runner maiden at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft, 7/1) 32 days ago. Looks sure to progress and must enter calculations. This race is much tougher than at Ffos Las but he won that in the style of a useful colt. |
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All of these are open to progression and this should be informative. However, the hat-trick seeking LINWOOD makes plenty of appeal and, having overcome a troubled passage to justify odds-on favouritism in a decent novice race over a mile at Ripon last month, the son of Inns Of Court is another attractive proposition for a yard that won the 2020 running of this race. Eternal Elixir and C&D winner Hawksbill are other notable contenders, while Godolphin's expensive recruit Age Of Gold is also feared now he steps up in trip.
AGE OF GOLD found only another progressive sort too good when runner-up in a competitive York nursery last month and remains with potential. He can land the spoils. A number of his rivals are also open to improvement, including Luther and Stark Warning, who are feared most.
Competitive. AGE OF GOLD was closing fast on the winner when carrying a big weight at York in what's always a strong nursery.
Class & Speed Card
| 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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(11)  (8/1 +50%)Leadenhall |
8/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Leadenhall 8/1, C&D winner who is operating below his best at present, finishing only sixth of 9 in first-time cheekpieces at Redcar 2 weeks ago. Needs to up his game. In-and-out profile and, now 1-15, he's looking hard to win with. |
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1st (8)  (4/1 +27%)Nap Hand |
4/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Nap Hand 4/1, Hasn't tasted success since his debut but ran well back down in trip when fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 11/1) 24 days ago, left poorly placed and catching the eye with some good late work. Can make presence felt once again. 0-8 in handicaps but has threatened and looked unlucky last time at Kempton. |
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2nd (7)  (9/2 -64%)Arkhalia Flynn |
9/2(-64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Arkhalia Flynn 9/2, Going the right way, making it 3-4 in handicaps when readily landing 8-runner handicap at Windsor (8.1f, soft) 14 days ago, doing well under the circumstances. More to come and could be up to completing the hat-trick. Bang in form and the only concern is a further rise in the weights. |
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3rd (13)  (7/1 +30%)Mr Swivell |
7/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Mr Swivell 7/1, Resumed progress when winning 6-runner handicap (5/1) at Newmarket (8f, good) 22 days ago, staying on to lead near line. 3 lb rise fair but this is a better race. Second run back from a lengthy break when leading close home at Newmarket; up just 3lb. |
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4th (2)  (14/1 -40%)Red Hat Eagle |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Red Hat Eagle 14/1, Gained a first win on turf at Newmarket in June and progressed again to follow up back on all-weather at Chelmsford in July. Beaten only by a 3-y-o back at Newmarket just under 2 weeks later and shaped as if still in good form at Wolverhampton last time. Poor last time but had been running well; 5lb claimer eases a tough mark. |
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5th (10)  (12/1 +52%)Beylerbeyi |
12/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Beylerbeyi 12/1, Landed the hat-trick when scoring at Doncaster in July but hasn't been quite at the same level on his last 2 starts, never a threat when fifth of 13 at Pontefract (8f, good) 20 days ago. Struggled with the handicapper since his mid-summer hat-trick. |
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6th (12)  (11/4 +58%)Rogue Encore |
11/4(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Rogue Encore 11/4, Lightly-raced maiden who shaped much better than the bare result when ninth of 14 in handicap at Newbury (8f, good to firm) 9 days ago, not much room over 2f out. One to be interested in. Luckless last time at Newbury and there could well be a personal best on it way soon. |
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7th (9)  (14/1 +0%)Asteverdi |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Asteverdi 14/1, Well on top at the line when opening her account for the season at Sandown in June and wasted no time getting back to form when third of 6 at Hamilton (9.2f, heavy, 5/1) 15 days ago. This demands more, though. Excused penultimate run on ground too fast; has shown she can cope with this mark. |
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8th (3)  (9/1 +10%)Pearl Eye |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Pearl Eye 9/1, 3-time C&D winner, including this corresponding event 12 months ago. Ran up to best to make a winning return at Pontefract in May but has been below form on his last 2 starts. Last year's winner; encouraging last run (after being gelded) on ground too fast for him. |
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9th (6)  (25/1 -79%)Stockpyle |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Stockpyle 25/1, Won back-to-back handicaps in June and has remained in form since but doesn't look to have much in hand from his present mark. Usually goes well at Chepstow but not last time and he looks a bit high in the weights. |
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10th (5)  (33/1 -230%)Autumn Festival |
33/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Autumn Festival 33/1, Made an encouraging start for new yard when third at Thirsk on return in May but below form since, shaping as if amiss when well backed at aforementioned venue on most recent outing. Things have gone badly wrong since an encouraging first run for this yard back in May. |
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11th (1)  (18/1 -125%)Orbaan |
18/1(-125%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Orbaan 18/1, Back on the scoresheet when taking the Carlisle Bell in June. Shaped better than the bare result in the Golden Mile Handicap in August prior to blowing the start at Beverley. Shaped as if amiss back at Goodwood last time. Hasn't achieved all that much since winning the Carlisle Bell in June. |
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Pearl Eye won last year's renewal and can feature again on his favoured going, but it looks worth sticking with the progressive ARKHALIA FLYNN in this. The winner of three of his last four outings, the three-year-old may not have finished improving yet having returned a ready winner on the soft ground at Windsor last time. Asteverdi won at Sandown in June and is not easily discounted off her current mark, while Red Hat Eagle may prove best of the rest.
The one who stands out is ARKHALIA FLYNN who is progressing well and looks up to completing the hat-trick having overcome a positional bias in ready fashion at Windsor on his most recent outing. Nap Hand caught the eye putting in some good late work at Kempton last time and should be up to making his presence felt once more, with the lightly-raced Rogue Encore completing the shortlist.
If there's a sharp improver lurking then it's ROGUE ENCORE who never got the chance to stretch his legs at Newbury last time.
Class & Speed Card
| 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)  (6/1 +40%)Obelix |
6/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Obelix 6/1, A while since his only success but had been heading back in the right direction for current yard this summer, until seeming unsuited by the track at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Soundly beaten last month but a case can be made on this year's best runs. |
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2nd (12)  (9/2 +25%)Empire Of Light |
9/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Empire Of Light 9/2, Doubled his tally at this course (10.2f) in June and has placed all 4 starts since, meeting trouble in running when second of 9 at Redcar (8f, good to firm) a fortnight ago. Major player with more still to offer as a miler. Denied a clear run when second at Redcar and is firmly in calculations for in-form yard. |
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3rd (13)  (12/1 +52%)Mysteryofthesands |
12/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Mysteryofthesands 12/1, Battled well when winning at Hamilton in July but has raced freely in his 3 runs since, again not seeing his race out when sixth of 13 at Pontefract (8f, good) 20 days ago. Others make more appeal. 3yo who won at Hamilton in June but has finished sixth on his three starts since. |
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4th (5)  (18/1 -100%)Kelpie Grey |
18/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Kelpie Grey 18/1, Started the season in fine form, completing the hat-trick with a straightforward success at Ayr in May. Has continued in good heart since, fourth of 10 at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft) 17 days ago, and he can give his running once again. Landed spring hat-trick and has continued in pretty good heart; could make a bold bid. |
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5th (6)  (2/1 +73%)Native King |
2/1(+73%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Native King 2/1, Made a winning stable/handicap debut at Chester in June but hasn't had things go his way since, meeting trouble on more than one occasion at Goodwood (8f, good to firm) last time. Remains early days so he's not one to write off. Won on handicap/stable debut in June and suffered trouble in running both starts since. |
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6th (8)  (7/1 -40%)Good Morning Alex |
7/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Good Morning Alex 7/1, Has thrived this year, bringing up his fifth win of the campaign when making all at Hamilton (9.2f) in June. After 10 weeks off, possibly needed the run when sixth at the same C&D (good) last time, so no surprise to see him get back on track. Only sixth off new mark at Hamilton but highly progressive previously and not written off. |
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7th (11)  (16/1 -113%)Utilis |
16/1(-113%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Utilis 16/1, Back up in trip with blinkers and tongue strap on first time, finally opened his account in 11-runner handicap at Thirsk (8f, good) 22 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort returned to this higher grade. Off the mark with something to spare at Thirsk last time; a 5lb rise may not stop him. |
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8th (2)  (12/1 -336%)Al Rufaa |
12/1(-336%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Al Rufaa 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023 but has returned to form on his last 2 starts, headed dying strides when second of 14 at Newcastle (8f) 16 days ago. Remains on a workable mark and he can make his presence felt once more. Has gone close on AW the last twice; inconsistent on turf this year but still respected. |
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9th (3)  (22/1 -10%)Urban Sprawl |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Urban Sprawl 22/1, Ended last year in good form on the all-weather but has yet to fire in 3 outings this season, sixth of 7 at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last time. Has dropped below his last winning mark, though he has a bit to prove at present. Well handicapped but has finished down the field on all three outings this season. |
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10th (10)  (40/1 -60%)Spioradalta |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Spioradalta 40/1, Shaped encouragingly when making the frame at Ripon on first 2 starts this season. However, hasn't managed to go on from those efforts, shaping as if amiss when well held at Chester on his latest outing in July. Tailed off at Chester in July when last seen, but on a dangerous mark and not discounted. |
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11th (1)  (14/1 -17%)Pisanello |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Pisanello 14/1, Capitalised on his reduced mark when scoring at York in June. However, has found his run of good form coming to a halt on his last 2 starts, ninth of 10 at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Exploited a reduced mark at York in June but has gone off the boil the last twice. |
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12th (9)  (33/1 -230%)Star Zinc |
33/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Star Zinc 33/1, Successful at Newcastle (7.1f) in February and, after a couple of lesser efforts, ran creditably when third of 14 at the same C&D in April. Capable of getting involved if ready to go after a break. Close third on AW in April when last seen; question mark about him on turf nowadays. |
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13th (7)  (100/1 -203%)Sound Pressure |
100/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Sound Pressure 100/1, Fairly useful form when winning a pair of novice races in 2022. However, after a 23-month absence he was always behind on first run since leaving James Horton when last of 9 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 2 weeks ago. Returned from long absence at Redcar recently and well beaten at 40-1 on that stable debut. |
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KELPIE GREY showed good progress early in the season when landing a hat-trick and last month's respectable fourth at Carlisle suggests there is more to come. Jim Goldie's inmate should get a good tow round from the front-running Good Morning Alex, who wasn't at his best on testing ground last time but is not out of this. Utilis finally came good at Thirsk, when fitted with a tongue-tie and blinkers for the first time, and the headgear remains in place.
EMPIRE OF LIGHT has been shaping up well since his success here in June, unlucky not to have finished closer after meeting trouble when runner-up at Redcar last time, so he could be set to resume winning ways. Heading the list of dangers is Al Rufaa, who has only narrowly been denied on his last 2 starts, while Good Morning Alex is also considered.
The unexposed 3yo NATIVE KING hasn't had the breaks at Chester or Goodwood the last twice and is preferred to Empire Of Light.
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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.
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.