There were 30 Races on Wednesday 16th February 2022 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Hereford, 8 races at Dundalk, 8 races at Kempton, 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 (4) (3.5/1 +65%) Clase Azul Ultra |
3.5/1(+65%) | (4) Clase Azul Ultra 3.5/1, 320,000 gns yearling, Mehmas colt. 40/1, 40/1, green when seventh of 12 in maiden at this course (8f) on debut 18 days ago. May well do better. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (8) (5.5/1 +73%) Lord Vader |
5.5/1(+73%) | (8) Lord Vader 5.5/1, Twice-raced colt. Better effort when sixth of 7 in class 2 event at this course (6f, 150/1) 23 days ago, slowly away. This is easier. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (12) (1.75/1 -46%) Take A Stand |
1.75/1(-46%) | (12) Take A Stand 1.75/1, Invincible Spirit colt. Dam, useful French 7f winner, closely related to high-class 1m-1¼m winner Capponi. Promising third of 9 in maiden (7/2) at this C&D on debut 21 days ago. Should improve. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (6) (11/1 -10%) Justcallmepete |
11/1(-10%) | (6) Justcallmepete 11/1, Twice-raced gelding. Seventh of 12 in novice event at Southwell (7.1f, 10/1) 71 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (13) (50/1 +0%) Tessy Lad |
50/1(+0%) | (13) Tessy Lad 50/1, Twice-raced gelding. Modest form in novice events. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (10) (150/1 -50%) Oxygen Thief |
150/1(-50%) | (10) Oxygen Thief 150/1, Once-raced gelding. Last of 7 in novice event at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 33/1) on debut 25 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (14) (150/1 -88%) Delightfilly |
150/1(-88%) | (14) Delightfilly 150/1, Twice-raced filly. 40/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, AW) 22 days ago. |
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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) (2.75/1 +31%) Dynakite |
2.75/1(+31%) | (5) Dynakite 2.75/1, C&D winner. Winner here in January. 7/4, below form fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 26 days ago. Can make presence felt. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (25/1 -127%) Vape |
25/1(-127%) | (3) Vape 25/1, 11/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago, failing to settle without any cover. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (3/1 -9%) One Step Beyond |
3/1(-9%) | (4) One Step Beyond 3/1, 5/1, good third of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 18 days ago. 2 lb below last winning mark with headgear back on and he's interesting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (6) (16/1 -33%) Headora |
16/1(-33%) | (6) Headora 16/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 10/1, creditable third of 6 in claimer at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 15 days ago. Blinkers on first time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (7) (9/1 -29%) Villeurbanne |
9/1(-29%) | (7) Villeurbanne 9/1, 10/1, last of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 82 days ago. More likely than not to bounce back given overall profile. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (1) (16/1 -14%) Rectory Road |
16/1(-14%) | (1) Rectory Road 16/1, Unreliable individual. 22/1, first run since leaving James Ferguson when creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 6 days ago, very slowly away. Hard to place maximum faith in him. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (10) (11/1 +0%) Luscifer |
11/1(+0%) | (10) Luscifer 11/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. 18/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago. Enters calculations back on last winning mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (9) (40/1 -21%) Violet's Lads |
40/1(-21%) | (9) Violet's Lads 40/1, Course winner. 20/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 32 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (12) (150/1 -200%) Ermyns Dottie |
150/1(-200%) | (12) Ermyns Dottie 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 11 in maiden (250/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 22 days ago. Makes handicap debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (11) (8.5/1 -55%) Fact Or Fable |
8.5/1(-55%) | (11) Fact Or Fable 8.5/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D (5/1) 14 days ago, all out. Up just 1 lb so he can be a factor again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (2) (33/1 -65%) Moving For Gold |
33/1(-65%) | (2) Moving For Gold 33/1, Blinkered for first time, seventh of 9 in handicap (50/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 58 days ago. Hard to make a case for him at present. |
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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) (1.62/1 +46%) Covert Mission |
1.62/1(+46%) | (2) Covert Mission 1.62/1, Winner here in January. Good second of 12 in handicap (5/2) at this course (7f) 23 days ago. Merits consideration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (10) (3.5/1 +13%) Mabre |
3.5/1(+13%) | (10) Mabre 3.5/1, C&D winner. 3/1 fav, sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 46 days ago, shaping well for a while. That could be a springboard for a fuller revival and he's one to be interested in here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (5) (6/1 -50%) Calin's Lad |
6/1(-50%) | (5) Calin's Lad 6/1, C&D winner. 8/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (7f) 23 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Another race in him near to hand. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (4) (7.5/1 -7%) Calonne |
7.5/1(-7%) | (4) Calonne 7.5/1, Off 5 months, won 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 4/1) 23 days ago, suited by emphasis on speed and getting a dream run. Not an obvious type for the follow up. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (6) (16/1 -14%) Assembled |
16/1(-14%) | (6) Assembled 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Ninth of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 88 days ago. Work to do. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (3) (20/1 +0%) Pink Jazz |
20/1(+0%) | (3) Pink Jazz 20/1, C&D winner. Fifth of 6 in claimer (7/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not easy to make a case for at present. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (9) (14/1 -17%) Study The Stars |
14/1(-17%) | (9) Study The Stars 14/1, C&D winner. Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Sylvester Kirk. Must improve to figure. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (12) (100/1 -100%) Air Of York |
100/1(-100%) | (12) Air Of York 100/1, C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 33/1) 65 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (11) (8/1 -14%) Recuerdame |
8/1(-14%) | (11) Recuerdame 8/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at this C&D (10/3) 14 days ago. Player again up 3 lb. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (1) (40/1 -300%) Simulation Theory |
40/1(-300%) | (1) Simulation Theory 40/1, Unreliable type. 5/1, last of 5 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Risky. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (7) (66/1 -136%) Bounty Pursuit |
66/1(-136%) | (7) Bounty Pursuit 66/1, Won at Chepstow again in August. Off 111 days. Others more persuasive. |
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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) (3.33/1 +39%) Rogue Force |
3.33/1(+39%) | (6) Rogue Force 3.33/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. 10/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (7f) 23 days ago, unable to sustain effort. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (1) (2/1 +11%) Lafan |
2/1(+11%) | (1) Lafan 2/1, 4/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this C&D 18 days ago by length from Espresso Freddo, keeping on well. Can give another good account. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (10) (22/1 -10%) Stately Home |
22/1(-10%) | (10) Stately Home 22/1, Winner at Bellewstown in September. First run since leaving Denis Hogan when 4¾ lengths last of 7 to Lafan in handicap (10/1) at this C&D 18 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (8/1 -23%) Freedom And Wheat |
8/1(-23%) | (3) Freedom And Wheat 8/1, C&D winner. Stepped up considerably on his belated return when creditable length third of 7 to Lafan in handicap (20/1) at this C&D 18 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (2) (11/1 -120%) Prioritise |
11/1(-120%) | (2) Prioritise 11/1, Lightly-raced winner. One win from 3 runs last year. Shaped as if amiss on second handicap start at Wolverhampton (8.6f). Off 7 months. Still early days and she is worth another chance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (5) (20/1 -67%) Unforgiving Minute |
20/1(-67%) | (5) Unforgiving Minute 20/1, 4-time course winner. Eighteen wins from 54 Flat runs. Three wins from 4 runs last year. 9/4, second of 4 in claimer at Lingfield (7f, AW) 12 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (9) (4/1 +33%) Espresso Freddo |
4/1(+33%) | (9) Espresso Freddo 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 15/2, creditable length second of 7 to Lafan in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago, conceded first run to the winner. Needs considering. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (11) (11/1 +21%) Perfect Focus |
11/1(+21%) | (11) Perfect Focus 11/1, Respectable second of 6 in novice event (3/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 33 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Hood on 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (7) (22/1 -83%) Rock Chant |
22/1(-83%) | (7) Rock Chant 22/1, Lightly-raced winner. First run since leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien when respectable third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 25/1) 25 days ago, not knocked about. Tongue strap back on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (4) (150/1 -355%) Haykal |
150/1(-355%) | (4) Haykal 150/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. One win from 3 runs last year. Eighth of 10 in novice hurdle (200/1) at Plumpton (15.9f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Uphill task. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
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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Ghepardo |
(4) (20/1 +0%)20/1(+0%) | (4) Ghepardo 20/1, Poor mare. C&D winner. Ran no sort of race after 5 months off when last of 11 in handicap (100/1) at this C&D 23 days ago. Difficult ask. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (5) (11/1 -69%) Independence Day |
11/1(-69%) | (5) Independence Day 11/1, Modest gelding. Thirty four runs since last win in 2018. 14/1, filled the frame for a third start in a row when third of 10 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f) 5 days ago, running on. Each-way claims. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (10) (16/1 -14%) Rainbow Sign |
16/1(-14%) | (10) Rainbow Sign 16/1, Modest gelding. Below form after 10 weeks off when fifth of 9 in maiden at this C&D (10/1) 59 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (1) (1/1 +20%) Della Mare |
1/1(+20%) | (1) Della Mare 1/1, Modest mare. C&D winner. 3/1, good second of 10 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) 41 days ago, clear of rest. In good form at present so looks the one to beat kept to 0-50 company. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (7) (3.33/1 +58%) Jack Ryan |
3.33/1(+58%) | (7) Jack Ryan 3.33/1, Modest gelding. 33/1, returned to form after 7 weeks off when fourth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 9 days ago. Blinkers back on. Looks competitive on form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (6) (25/1 -127%) Indian Affair |
25/1(-127%) | (6) Indian Affair 25/1, Veteran C&D winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2019. Fared better than of late when second of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 15/2) 25 days ago. Task is to back that up here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (2) (66/1 -164%) Farewell Kiss |
66/1(-164%) | (2) Farewell Kiss 66/1, Possibly needed the run after 5 months off when seventh of 12 in minor event at this course (7f, 40/1) 21 days ago, saddle slipped early. Hard to make a case for. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (3) (7.5/1 +38%) First Verse |
7.5/1(+38%) | (3) First Verse 7.5/1, Modest filly. 10/3, bit below form fifth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 25 days ago. Needs to leave that effort behind to feature but can. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (9) (22/1 -120%) Pollinate |
22/1(-120%) | (9) Pollinate 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Showed first form after 12 weeks off when fourth of 9 in minor event (33/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 25 days ago, nearest finish. Makes polytrack debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (8) (20/1 -100%) Ocean Eyes |
20/1(-100%) | (8) Ocean Eyes 20/1, Modest filly. Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Eighth of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW, 6/1) 12 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (12) (33/1 -175%) Vice Royal |
33/1(-175%) | (12) Vice Royal 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Offered little after 6 months off when ninth of 11 in maiden (250/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 22 days ago. |
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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) (1.88/1 +32%) Papa Stour |
1.88/1(+32%) | (4) Papa Stour 1.88/1, 11/1, didn't need to improve to win 8-runner handicap at this course (7f) 23 days ago, produced to lead over 1f out and running on. Should give another good account in present groove. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (4.5/1 -29%) Mohareb |
4.5/1(-29%) | (3) Mohareb 4.5/1, Latest win at Southwell (6f) in January. 9/2, last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 20 days ago, best excused the run having been left poorly placed. Better effort anticipated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (1) (0.83/1 -14%) May Sonic |
0.83/1(-14%) | (1) May Sonic 0.83/1, Three-time winner last year (including this race) who ran right up to best when runner-up in Group 3 Mercury Stakes at Dundalk (5f) in October. Gone well fresh previously and worth considering. |
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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) (2.25/1 -38%) Allowed |
2.25/1(-38%) | (5) Allowed 2.25/1, Promising type. 3/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 23 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Type to go on progressing, so well capable of following up. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (3.33/1 +17%) Needle Lace |
3.33/1(+17%) | (2) Needle Lace 3.33/1, Second of 10 in novice at Lingfield (12f, AW, 2/1) 11 days ago, having run of race. Makes handicap debut. May do better still, so she's dangerous if allowed her own way in front. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (4.5/1 +10%) Cherokee Dance |
4.5/1(+10%) | (3) Cherokee Dance 4.5/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in December. 9/2, creditable second of 5 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 31 days ago, well positioned. One to consider for all others looks more progressive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (1) (2.5/1 +29%) L'enclume |
2.5/1(+29%) | (1) L'enclume 2.5/1, Thrice-raced winner. Won 13-runner novice at this C&D (11/2) 42 days ago, comfortably. Handicapper has taken no chances with her opening mark, but she's open to further improvement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (7) (14/1 -40%) Parikarma |
14/1(-40%) | (7) Parikarma 14/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. Twenty six runs since last win in 2019. 8/1 and hooded for 1st time, good second of 7 in handicap at this course (11f) 14 days ago, running on. Not discounted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (6) (33/1 -18%) Luna Magic |
33/1(-18%) | (6) Luna Magic 33/1, 28/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago. Others make more appeal. |
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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) (3.33/1 +39%) Zoom Zoom Babe |
3.33/1(+39%) | (6) Zoom Zoom Babe 3.33/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2019. 22/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 18 days ago. Down in the weights and latest effort was more encouraging, so merits consideration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (10/1 -43%) Majestic Tejaan |
10/1(-43%) | (2) Majestic Tejaan 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2020. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Not completely discounted from a handy mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (3.5/1 -154%) Hold Fast |
3.5/1(-154%) | (3) Hold Fast 3.5/1, 3-time C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. 7/1 and hooded for 1st time, improved on recent efforts to win 5-runner handicap at this C&D 11 days ago, pushed out. May well go in again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (7) (6/1 +25%) Lady Alavesa |
6/1(+25%) | (7) Lady Alavesa 6/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 7/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 20 days ago. Others are more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (4) (4.5/1 +44%) Princesse Animale |
4.5/1(+44%) | (4) Princesse Animale 4.5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 5/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 39 days ago, left poorly placed. Liable to be on her game, but run of the race might not suit. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (1) (7/1 -40%) Sky Blue Thinking |
7/1(-40%) | (1) Sky Blue Thinking 7/1, Four wins from 9 runs last year. 7/1, first run since leaving Adam West when seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (7f) 21 days ago. Not one to write off. |
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