There were 28 Races on Monday 19th December 2022 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Kempton, 7 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, 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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Tagabawa |
(1) (0.91/1 +9%)0.91/1(+9%) | (1) Tagabawa 0.91/1, New Approach colt. Strong in betting and looked potentially useful when landing 9-runner novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on debut 30 days ago, drawing clear final 1f. Taking on some interesting-looking newcomers but obvious claims under a penalty with improvement surely on the way. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wigmore Street |
(7) (1.5/1 -20%)1.5/1(-20%) | (7) Wigmore Street 1.5/1, Foaled May 12. American Pharoah colt. Brother to minor US winner and half-brother to numerous winners, including useful 5.5f-7f winner Sloane Square and 8.5f/9f. Highly respected on debut for in-form yard. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Scenic |
(12) (7.5/1 +38%)7.5/1(+38%) | (12) Scenic 7.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. 12/1, fourth of 14 over C&D 31 days ago, shaping well. Could be a useful prospect for handicaps next year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Free Lovin' |
(9) (16/1 +0%)16/1(+0%) | (9) Free Lovin' 16/1, Foaled February 24. Roaring Lion filly. Half-sister to useful 1m/8.3f winner Twist 'N' Shake. Top yard have had a couple of impressive winning newcomers in recent weeks. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Albany |
(8) (25/1 -14%)25/1(-14%) | (8) Albany 25/1, Foaled April 16. Another superbly-bred filly from this family for top owner, sure to come into her own over further in time (out of a Park Hill winner, half-sister to smart 1¼m-1½m winner Albaflora, runner-up in Yorkshire Oaks at York and Fillies' & Mares' Stakes). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Waipiro |
(6) (33/1 +0%)33/1(+0%) | (6) Waipiro 33/1, Foaled March 20. Australia colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f winner Dancing Rebel and half-brother to high-class 7f-9f winner Waikuku and useful winner up to 12.3f It's Good To Laugh. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
It's Marvellous |
(10) (50/1 +0%)50/1(+0%) | (10) It's Marvellous 50/1, Foaled April 14. Intello filly. Closely related to useful 1m-9.5f winner Genius Boy and half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 1¼m Coquet. Dam 1¼m winner. 1 of 2 newcomers for stable. Betting should unearth some clues. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Denis Anthony |
(3) (100/1 +0%)100/1(+0%) | (3) Denis Anthony 100/1, Cost plenty earlier this year but too green to show much both starts. Has been gelded. AW debut. Looks one for 2023. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Baileys Khelstar |
(2) (100/1 -150%)100/1(-150%) | (2) Baileys Khelstar 100/1, Foaled February 20. Cloth of Stars gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 1¼m-1½m winner Khezerabad and 2-y-o 5f winner Baileys Courage. Dam useful French 1m winner. Drawn widest but makes appeal on paper so worth a market check. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pledgeofallegiance |
(5) (100/1 -52%)100/1(-52%) | (5) Pledgeofallegiance 100/1, 450,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars colt. Half-brother to 1¾m winner Lilypad and 1m-1½m winner Accountability. Held back by inexperience when eighth of 12 in maiden at Newcastle (10.2f) on debut 38 days ago. Likely he'll prove a different proposition in time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Storm Valley |
(13) (150/1 -50%)150/1(-50%) | (13) Storm Valley 150/1, Foaled February 21. Lightning Spear filly. Half-sister to winner up to 1m Hidden Steps. Dam, 17f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 9f Passing Glance. 1 of 2 newcomers for yard. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Red Bird |
(11) (250/1 -150%)250/1(-150%) | (11) Red Bird 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, last of 7 at Chelmsford City (10f) 44 days ago. Has lots of work to do. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
James Bradley |
(4) (250/1 -67%)250/1(-67%) | (4) James Bradley 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 at Southwell (7.1f, 200/1) 13 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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Dragonball Prince |
(2) (0.4/1 +25%)0.4/1(+25%) | (2) Dragonball Prince 0.4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/1, very good third of 9 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 42 days ago, nearest finish. Up in trip for polytrack debut and he sets a pretty high standard. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Green Machine |
(1) (6/1 +33%)6/1(+33%) | (1) Green Machine 6/1, Foaled March 8. €13,500 foal, Free Eagle colt. Dam 7f/1m winner out of useful 1½m winner Livia Galilei. Noteworthy newcomer for leading yard. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trojan Spirit |
(4) (6.5/1 +46%)6.5/1(+46%) | (4) Trojan Spirit 6.5/1, Fourth of 12 in novice event (28/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 35 days ago, having run of race. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inny Lad |
(3) (11/1 -83%)11/1(-83%) | (3) Inny Lad 11/1, Twice-raced maiden. 25/1, second of 13 in novice event at this course (8f) 40 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on first time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Scylla |
(6) (22/1 -10%)22/1(-10%) | (6) Scylla 22/1, Foaled March 13. 3,000 gns foal, 800 gns yearling, Ulysses filly. Half-sister to 11.5f/1½m winner Placated. Dam, 1m-10.3f winner, sister to smart 7f-8.6f winner Keystroke. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Zalicia Fire |
(5) (100/1 -400%)100/1(-400%) | (5) Zalicia Fire 100/1, Sixth of 8 in novice event at Lingfield (8f, AW, 250/1) 5 days ago. Significantly up in trip and looks a handicap project. |
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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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Mighty River |
(2) (0.53/1 +27%)0.53/1(+27%) | (2) Mighty River 0.53/1, Siyouni colt who put experience to good use from the front when landing 11-runner Wolverhampton novice (9.5f) 16 days ago, displaying a willing attitude. More to come again now handicapping and bred to relish this longer trip. Lots to like. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cavern Club |
(3) (4/1 +33%)4/1(+33%) | (3) Cavern Club 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 15/2, third of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 35 days ago, carrying head awkwardly but running on late. Cheekpieces reached for now and not out of things over longer trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kingsley Pride |
(1) (6/1 -20%)6/1(-20%) | (1) Kingsley Pride 6/1, Roaring Lion colt who matched pick of his turf form when runner-up on qualifying run in Chelmsford novice 44 days ago. albeit not looking straightforward (hung badly left). Remains early days and cheekpieces may have positive effect now handicapping up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Look Back Smiling |
(4) (12/1 +0%)12/1(+0%) | (4) Look Back Smiling 12/1, Successful on debut in 6f Pontefract maiden in August. Matched rather than built on that since, including when fourth in 5-runner Wolverhampton nursery (9.5f) for present yard 35 days ago. Eased 2 lb subsequently. Polytrack debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mirabello Bay |
(5) (22/1 -144%)22/1(-144%) | (5) Mirabello Bay 22/1, Career best when winning 8-runner nursery (8/13) at Chelmsford City (10f) 39 days ago, impressing with his attitude as he overcame loads of trouble in the straight. This is tougher. |
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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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Zealot |
(3) (0.8/1 +60%)0.8/1(+60%) | (3) Zealot 0.8/1, C&D winner for Eve Johnson Houghton who shaped well on debut for new yard when second of 13 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 3 days ago, just failing. Cheekpieces go on now and he's very much one to consider. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Approach The City |
(1) (4.5/1 +25%)4.5/1(+25%) | (1) Approach The City 4.5/1, 6-y-o who capitalised on a career-low mark when successful on second start for this yard at Southwell (1m) 6 days ago, staying on to lead last ½f and winning readily. Respected from a handy draw under a penalty. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ower Starlight |
(7) (7/1 +30%)7/1(+30%) | (7) Ower Starlight 7/1, Won 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m) 7 days ago, quickening to lead entering final 1f and kept up to work. Consistency is hard to knock and he's another entitled to be in the mix. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rooful |
(2) (9/1 -29%)9/1(-29%) | (2) Rooful 9/1, Displayed more positive signs at Windsor in August and stepped up further to land back-to-back 7f handicaps here in recent months. Assessor applies further pressure and wide draw to overcome but she's undoubtedly thriving at present. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Measured Moments |
(8) (16/1 -146%)16/1(-146%) | (8) Measured Moments 16/1, Time Test Filly who comes here on a roll, landing back-to-back 8.6f handicaps at Wolverhampton in recent weeks. Remains relatively low-mileage and respected for all she's a less-than-ideal draw to contend with. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adace |
(10) (18/1 -29%)18/1(-29%) | (10) Adace 18/1, 12/1, capitalised on sliding mark when landing 12-runner handicap at this C&D 19 days ago, well suited by the sound pace and getting on top final strides. This rates tougher. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recuerdame |
(11) (20/1 -43%)20/1(-43%) | (11) Recuerdame 20/1, C&D winner. 4/1, won 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 7 days ago, kept up to work. More on his plate under a penalty. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dourado |
(6) (28/1 +15%)28/1(+15%) | (6) Dourado 28/1, Course winner but has gone 38 runs since last win in 2017. Recent efforts not inspiring and others arrive with much more pressing claims. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Paddy K |
(13) (33/1 -106%)33/1(-106%) | (13) Paddy K 33/1, Visored for 1st time, good third of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, 9/1) 21 days ago, no extra only late on. Needs to build on that now. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deacs Delight |
(9) (33/1 -65%)33/1(-65%) | (9) Deacs Delight 33/1, Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (10/1) at Chelmsford (7f) 11 days ago, nearest finish. Now operating on a handy mark if he can build on that run. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Good Humor |
(4) (50/1 -127%)50/1(-127%) | (4) Good Humor 50/1, Course winner. Eleventh of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Chelmsford (7f) 11 days ago, possibly needing the run on the back of 5 months off. Mark has eased a little more and one to note if market speaks in his favour. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunset In Paris |
(12) (80/1 -21%)80/1(-21%) | (12) Sunset In Paris 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 125/1, 12¾ lengths eleventh of 12 to Adace in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago. Must improve. |
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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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Brains |
(5) (1.62/1 +14%)1.62/1(+14%) | (5) Brains 1.62/1, Three-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 3/1, good fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 23 days ago, denied a clear run. Blinkers back on and he's weighted to strike. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Havana Goldrush |
(4) (3.33/1 +39%)3.33/1(+39%) | (4) Havana Goldrush 3.33/1, C&D winner. Creditable third of 11 in handicap (10/1) at this course (7f) 68 days ago, though he didn't seem to be fully applying himself. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Covert Mission |
(3) (3.5/1 +30%)3.5/1(+30%) | (3) Covert Mission 3.5/1, C&D winner. 4 wins from 10 runs this year. Latest win here in October. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 11/1) 23 days ago. Likely to bounce back given overall AW record. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lost In Time |
(6) (8/1 +11%)8/1(+11%) | (6) Lost In Time 8/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2019. 14/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 18 days ago. Needs to cast that run aside. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mawkeb |
(2) (10/1 +9%)10/1(+9%) | (2) Mawkeb 10/1, Last of 5 in handicap (12/1) at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm). Off 8 months. Back down in trip with blinkers replacing cheekpieces and he's in good hands. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exciting News |
(1) (12/1 -167%)12/1(-167%) | (1) Exciting News 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Fair winner at 17f over hurdles (though did pull very hard in that sphere). 13/2, first run since leaving Dan Skelton when bit below form third of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Faithful Spirit |
(8) (33/1 -32%)33/1(-32%) | (8) Faithful Spirit 33/1, 33/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 21 days ago. Didn't look an easy ride on that occasion but cheekpieces may help her cause. |
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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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Ummsuquaim |
(7) (3.33/1 +33%)3.33/1(+33%) | (7) Ummsuquaim 3.33/1, 28/1, won 14-runner handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 19 days ago, proving well served by the increase in trip. Merits consideration given she's unexposed over middle distances. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Uther Pendragon |
(1) (4/1 -20%)4/1(-20%) | (1) Uther Pendragon 4/1, Ended long losing run at Lingfield (10f) last week and followed up under a penalty at Southwell (11f) 4 days ago, just doing enough when hitting the front. Player in hat-trick bid in present groove. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drill To Dream |
(3) (4.5/1 +68%)4.5/1(+68%) | (3) Drill To Dream 4.5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 20 days ago. Significantly down in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bond Spirit |
(6) (5.5/1 +45%)5.5/1(+45%) | (6) Bond Spirit 5.5/1, Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 14/1) 10 days ago, weakening final 1f. Needs to find some improvement to figure. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nick Vedder |
(4) (5.5/1 -65%)5.5/1(-65%) | (4) Nick Vedder 5.5/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2021. 12/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 10 days ago, conceding first run. Up in trip. Has good chance on form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First Snowfall |
(2) (11/1 -22%)11/1(-22%) | (2) First Snowfall 11/1, 13¾ lengths eleventh of 14 to Ummsuquaim in handicap (9/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 19 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Miss Elsa |
(8) (12/1 -20%)12/1(-20%) | (8) Miss Elsa 12/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. Creditable third of 13 in handicap (28/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 20 days ago, challenging over 2f out and keeping on. Each-way claims again with a repeat. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cable Mountain |
(11) (20/1 +20%)20/1(+20%) | (11) Cable Mountain 20/1, Fifth of 8 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, soft, 28/1) 67 days ago, outpaced 2f out and plugging on final 1f. More needed returned to AW/following a break. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long Time Comin |
(10) (33/1 +34%)33/1(+34%) | (10) Long Time Comin 33/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap (200/1) at this course (12f) 21 days ago, headed under 2f out and dropping away. Easy enough to look elsewhere. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Broughtons Mission |
(9) (50/1 -25%)50/1(-25%) | (9) Broughtons Mission 50/1, Well-beaten last of 14 to Ummsuquaim in handicap (20/1) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 19 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Tough to assess 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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Damascus Finish |
(2) (2.25/1 +55%)2.25/1(+55%) | (2) Damascus Finish 2.25/1, Maiden who ran about as well as could be expected when third of 7 in maiden (20/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 18 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hot Day |
(1) (3.33/1 +5%)3.33/1(+5%) | (1) Hot Day 3.33/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021 but again ran well when second of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 7 days ago, conceding first run. Sure to be thereabouts with a repeat. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tawtheef |
(3) (4/1 -20%)4/1(-20%) | (3) Tawtheef 4/1, 6/1, creditable sixth of 13 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 20 days ago. Must enters calculations from same mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Simply Sin |
(6) (5.5/1 -22%)5.5/1(-22%) | (6) Simply Sin 5.5/1, Seemingly much improved when landing a brace of handicaps at Les Landes in June/July. Well below form there when last seen in August but could bounce back after a break. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tinchoo |
(7) (6.5/1 +19%)6.5/1(+19%) | (7) Tinchoo 6.5/1, Left the impression she could have finished a bit closer on first run since leaving Alan King when creditable seventh of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 20 days ago, not clear run. Possibilities if building on that. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ciao Adios |
(4) (20/1 -67%)20/1(-67%) | (4) Ciao Adios 20/1, Winner at Salisbury in July but ran poorly after 4 months off at Lingfield (10f, AW) 12 days ago. Needs to leave that behind. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amerighi |
(5) (20/1 +29%)20/1(+29%) | (5) Amerighi 20/1, Little impact in varied events, including on handicap debut last time. Visor on 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dark Icon |
(9) (28/1 -40%)28/1(-40%) | (9) Dark Icon 28/1, 66/1, showed a glimmer more than previously when eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 7 days ago. More needed, though. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maykir |
(8) (40/1 +0%)40/1(+0%) | (8) Maykir 40/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021 and again offered little at Lingfield (10f, AW) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Debbie's Choice |
(10) (80/1 -60%)80/1(-60%) | (10) Debbie's Choice 80/1, Modest maiden who was well held in first-time cheekpieces at this course (7f) 5 days ago. Significantly up in trip. |
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