There were 42 Races on Wednesday 17th August 2022 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at York, 6 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Sligo, 7 races at Kempton, 8 races at Worcester, 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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Smarden Flyer |
(2) (2.25/1 +32%)2.25/1(+32%) | (2) Smarden Flyer 2.25/1, 11/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Enters calculations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Dons |
(6) (5/1 -150%)5/1(-150%) | (6) Three Dons 5/1, 6/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Has good chance on form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ravi Road |
(7) (5/1 -11%)5/1(-11%) | (7) Ravi Road 5/1, 10/3, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good) 12 days ago. Merits consideration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Storytime |
(4) (11/1 +39%)11/1(+39%) | (4) Storytime 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eleventh of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Bath (8f, good) 67 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ilona Tamara |
(12) (11/1 +56%)11/1(+56%) | (12) Ilona Tamara 11/1, Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 12/1). Off 114 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nafee |
(1) (12/1 -20%)12/1(-20%) | (1) Nafee 12/1, 20/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 2 days ago. Risky proposition at present. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hold The Press |
(8) (16/1 -78%)16/1(-78%) | (8) Hold The Press 16/1, Last of 6 in minor event at Brighton (11.9f, good, 11/1) 12 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Free Step |
(3) (18/1 -29%)18/1(-29%) | (3) Free Step 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good to soft, 25/1) 18 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Blinkers on 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cable Mountain |
(13) (28/1 -40%)28/1(-40%) | (13) Cable Mountain 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 300/1, twelfth of 14 in novice event at this C&D 14 days ago. Makes handicap debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
My Bonnie Lassie |
(9) (33/1 -18%)33/1(-18%) | (9) My Bonnie Lassie 33/1, 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 9 in minor event at Brighton (7f, good) 13 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hammock |
(10) (40/1 -43%)40/1(-43%) | (10) Hammock 40/1, Last of 11 in minor event (50/1) at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hughes. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vienna Poppy |
(11) (70/1 -40%)70/1(-40%) | (11) Vienna Poppy 70/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 33/1) 9 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Elementofsurprise |
(14) (80/1 -21%)80/1(-21%) | (14) Elementofsurprise 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Brighton (6f, good) 14 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 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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Crystallium |
(8) (1.75/1 +36%)1.75/1(+36%) | (8) Crystallium 1.75/1, Foaled April 30. 22,000 gns yearling, Expert Eye filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Total Commitment and 2-y-o 1m winner Shimmering. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart 9f/1¼m winner Firnas. Trainer enjoying an outstanding year with 2-y-o newcomers (4-5). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Storyinthesand |
(6) (2.25/1 -13%)2.25/1(-13%) | (6) Storyinthesand 2.25/1, Promising sort. Third of 8 in maiden (25/1) at this course (6f) on debut 11 weeks ago, taking time to get the hang of things but doing good work late on. Should progress with this step up in trip sure to suit. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bush Rose |
(2) (7/1 -56%)7/1(-56%) | (2) Bush Rose 7/1, Foaled February 1. 40,000 gns yearling, Australia filly. Dam useful French 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 11f. Makes plenty of paper appeal. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Feyha |
(9) (7.5/1 -88%)7.5/1(-88%) | (9) Feyha 7.5/1, Surprisingly failed to improve on her debut effort when fourth of 6 in maiden at this course (8f, 7/2) 9 days ago. Back down in trip and a first-time hood is applied today. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lady Wormsley |
(5) (12/1 +57%)12/1(+57%) | (5) Lady Wormsley 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. Made little impression when seventh of 9 in minor event at this C&D (40/1) 7 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Urban Jungle |
(7) (22/1 -83%)22/1(-83%) | (7) Urban Jungle 22/1, Foaled April 6. Bungle Inthejungle filly. Half-sister to winner up to 6f Spanish Angel. Dam maiden (stayed 1m). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dance Havana |
(10) (33/1 -106%)33/1(-106%) | (10) Dance Havana 33/1, Foaled February 8. £8,500 yearling, Havana Gold filly. Half-sister to 1m winner General Bordeaux. Dam, 11.6f winner, half-sister to smart 1m-1¼m winner Trade Commissioner out of smart winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner) Spinning Queen. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Giddy Aunt |
(4) (50/1 +0%)50/1(+0%) | (4) Giddy Aunt 50/1, Down the field in a pair of similar events in recent weeks so easy to look elsewhere on this qualifying run. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Footsteps |
(3) (66/1 +47%)66/1(+47%) | (3) Footsteps 66/1, Footstepsinthesand filly who offered little when eighth of 9 in minor event at this C&D (150/1) on debut 7 days ago. Cheekpieces applied but easy to look elsewhere. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 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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She's Hot |
(10) (0.67/1 +51%)0.67/1(+51%) | (10) She's Hot 0.67/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, didn't manage to match the level of her Royal Ascot run when second of 15 in maiden (4/1) at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Remains capable of better. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Peace Of Mine |
(1) (5.5/1 -57%)5.5/1(-57%) | (1) Peace Of Mine 5.5/1, 10/1, overcame inexperience when won 6-runner maiden at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) on debut 6 days ago. Can build on that effort, so respected despite a penalty. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
King Of Ithaca |
(7) (5.5/1 -22%)5.5/1(-22%) | (7) King Of Ithaca 5.5/1, 7/2, held back by inexperience when fifth of 10 in minor event at this C&D on debut 56 days ago. Could do better wiith his first run behind him. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Imperial Dream |
(3) (8/1 -14%)8/1(-14%) | (3) Imperial Dream 8/1, Upped in trip, too free when fourth of 6 in minor event at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 11/4) 10 days ago. Remains with potential back down to 7f. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equiami |
(6) (28/1 -100%)28/1(-100%) | (6) Equiami 28/1, Hinted at ability when fifth of 6 in minor event at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm, 15/2) on debut 27 days ago. Much more needed here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Roar Emotion |
(8) (33/1 -175%)33/1(-175%) | (8) Roar Emotion 33/1, 66/1, showed more than on debut when fourth of 10 in minor event at this C&D 56 days ago. Open to further improvement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Greavsie |
(2) (60/1 -20%)60/1(-20%) | (2) Greavsie 60/1, 33/1, very green when tenth of 12 in minor event at this C&D on debut 15 days ago. Best watched. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Almarin |
(5) (66/1 -100%)66/1(-100%) | (5) Almarin 66/1, Foaled April 13. £10,000 yearling, Belardo gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 1m Scatterling. Faces tough task on debut but watch for market clues. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Perfect Gentleman |
(4) (70/1 -338%)70/1(-338%) | (4) Perfect Gentleman 70/1, Foaled March 30. €4,000 foal, £18,000 yearling, Dawn Approach gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart winner up to 1½m Rebel's Romance out of useful 2-y-o 7f winner Minidress. Yard going well. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rebel Angel |
(9) (80/1 +20%)80/1(+20%) | (9) Rebel Angel 80/1, 80/1, ninth of 12 in minor event at this C&D on debut 15 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. |
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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Ward Castle |
(3) (1.1/1 +0%)1.1/1(+0%) | (3) Ward Castle 1.1/1, Fair colt. Back down in trip after 7 weeks off, 3/1, below form when fourth of 6 in maiden at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Can get back on track. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Greenscape |
(5) (4/1 -100%)4/1(-100%) | (5) Greenscape 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Only seventh of 10 on handicap debut (17/2) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 18 days ago. Remains early days so could yet do better over this distance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forlio |
(1) (5.5/1 +21%)5.5/1(+21%) | (1) Forlio 5.5/1, 100/1, looked badly in need of experience when eighth of 9 in minor event at Doncaster (11.9f, good) on debut 47 days ago. May need more time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stonking |
(2) (6/1 +50%)6/1(+50%) | (2) Stonking 6/1, 8,000 gns yearling, Farhh gelding. Dam, French 9f-11.5f winner, half-sister to high-class 13.5f-20.5f winner Vazirabad. Makes appeal on paper. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Zealotalot |
(4) (28/1 -75%)28/1(-75%) | (4) Zealotalot 28/1, Has shown little in 2 minor events, last of 9 in minor event (18/1) at this C&D 42 days ago. |
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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Kaatibb |
(7) (1.1/1 +20%)1.1/1(+20%) | (7) Kaatibb 1.1/1, Again ran well when off the mark in 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 5/4) 28 days ago, rallying to lead again close home. Can follow up. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dingle |
(5) (4.5/1 +31%)4.5/1(+31%) | (5) Dingle 4.5/1, C&D winner. 16/1, again below form when last of 8 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good) 27 days ago. Lurks on a dangerous mark if returning to form back on the all-weather. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arctician |
(4) (4.5/1 +31%)4.5/1(+31%) | (4) Arctician 4.5/1, Having dropped in the weights, ran well when third of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, 10/1) 7 days ago. Can give another good account with the return to 1m to suit. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Uzincso |
(1) (7.5/1 -88%)7.5/1(-88%) | (1) Uzincso 7.5/1, Seven wins from 26 Flat runs, successful 6 times at this C&D. Continued good run of form when second of 3 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm, 2/1) 18 days ago. Respected back here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
River Derwent |
(2) (14/1 -17%)14/1(-17%) | (2) River Derwent 14/1, Below form when seventh of 15 in handicap (16/1) at the Curragh (7f, good) 54 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Joseph Patrick O'Brien. Cheekpieces back on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Freedom And Wheat |
(6) (28/1 -12%)28/1(-12%) | (6) Freedom And Wheat 28/1, C&D winner. Not discredited when fourth of 7 in handicap (20/1) at Chepstow (7.1f, good to firm) 74 days ago, nearest finish. Cheekpieces back on. Can give his running again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Siam Fox |
(3) (33/1 +18%)33/1(+18%) | (3) Siam Fox 33/1, 18/1, failed to come on for reappearance when last of 13 in handicap at York (8.8f, good to firm) 67 days ago. Has enough to prove at present. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Neat And Dandy |
(8) (40/1 -43%)40/1(-43%) | (8) Neat And Dandy 40/1, Back on turf, last of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft, 33/1). Now returns to 1m after 133 days off. 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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Under The Twilight |
(2) (2.5/1 -25%)2.5/1(-25%) | (2) Under The Twilight 2.5/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win here in June. 5/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (8f) 49 days ago, left poorly placed. Merits consideration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Crystal Casque |
(4) (5/1 +0%)5/1(+0%) | (4) Crystal Casque 5/1, 4-time course winner, including this race last year. Latest win at Salisbury in May. Good second of 6 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good, 5/1) 13 days ago, conceding first run. Shortlist material. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Falesia Beach |
(9) (7.5/1 +25%)7.5/1(+25%) | (9) Falesia Beach 7.5/1, 5/2, respectable second of 7 in handicap at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Place claims again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trois Vallees |
(8) (7.5/1 +6%)7.5/1(+6%) | (8) Trois Vallees 7.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Newcastle (6f) 14 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alezan |
(10) (8/1 -23%)8/1(-23%) | (10) Alezan 8/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 12/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good) 13 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cuban Beat |
(6) (8/1 -14%)8/1(-14%) | (6) Cuban Beat 8/1, Lightly-raced winner. C&D winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Profound Alexander |
(7) (12/1 +14%)12/1(+14%) | (7) Profound Alexander 12/1, Unreliable sort. 1 win from 3 runs this year. 5/1 and blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 7-runner maiden at Ffos Las (7.4f, heavy) 15 days ago, forging clear. More needed back in a handicap. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kodias Sangarius |
(3) (18/1 -13%)18/1(-13%) | (3) Kodias Sangarius 18/1, 25/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rani Of Jhansi |
(1) (20/1 -25%)20/1(-25%) | (1) Rani Of Jhansi 20/1, Last of 7 in handicap (9/4) at Haydock (7f, good) 33 days ago, finding little. Hood back on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Light Lily |
(5) (28/1 -75%)28/1(-75%) | (5) Light Lily 28/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. 16/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 18 days ago. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 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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Fantasy Navigator |
(2) (3.33/1 +39%)3.33/1(+39%) | (2) Fantasy Navigator 3.33/1, Winner here in June. 3/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 19 days ago. Should stay 7f on breeding and worth a look. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Heerathetrack |
(6) (5.5/1 +45%)5.5/1(+45%) | (6) Heerathetrack 5.5/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap (15/2) at Epsom (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bungle Bay |
(10) (6/1 -100%)6/1(-100%) | (10) Bungle Bay 6/1, Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 11/1) 25 days ago. 2 lb drop will help and could yet pick up a race. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shalfa |
(4) (7/1 -56%)7/1(-56%) | (4) Shalfa 7/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 5/2) 12 days ago, forging clear. Recent winning form is at a premium in this low-grade contest and she has strong claims despite a 7 lb rise. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Global Tycoon |
(11) (8.5/1 -13%)8.5/1(-13%) | (11) Global Tycoon 8.5/1, C&D winner in weak handicap in June. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Newbury (8f, good, 14/1) 48 days ago. Needs to bounce back after a break. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Storm Asset |
(13) (10/1 +9%)10/1(+9%) | (13) Storm Asset 10/1, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. 18/1, first run since leaving Michael Wigham when eighth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 18 days ago, merely closing up late. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun Emperor |
(8) (11/1 -83%)11/1(-83%) | (8) Sun Emperor 11/1, 16/1, bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this course (8f) 14 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Return to 7f will suit and could have a race in him. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
San Francisco Bay |
(3) (22/1 -38%)22/1(-38%) | (3) San Francisco Bay 22/1, Sixth of 7 in handicap (14/1) at Chepstow (7.1f, good) 50 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Risky proposition at present. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Debbie's Choice |
(14) (22/1 -38%)22/1(-38%) | (14) Debbie's Choice 22/1, 40/1, sixth of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) 75 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Work to do. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Apache Star |
(1) (33/1 -50%)33/1(-50%) | (1) Apache Star 33/1, 12/1, last of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip (stamina to prove). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ummsuquaim |
(12) (33/1 +34%)33/1(+34%) | (12) Ummsuquaim 33/1, 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 56 days ago. Seems to have lost her way. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prince Of Flight |
(5) (40/1 +0%)40/1(+0%) | (5) Prince Of Flight 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 6 months, 40/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) on return. Off 100 days. Mark continues to look stiff. |
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