There were 51 Races on Saturday 1st October 2022 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Newmarket, 8 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Killarney, 8 races at Redcar, 6 races at Ascot, 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.
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 | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (2.5/1 -242%) Gulf Of Mexico |
2.5/1(-242%) | (2) Gulf Of Mexico 2.5/1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (7) (2.25/1 +36%) Sea Legend |
2.25/1(+36%) | (7) Sea Legend 2.25/1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (8) (4.5/1 -29%) Simpson's Paradox |
4.5/1(-29%) | (8) Simpson's Paradox 4.5/1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (4) (300/1 -100%) Happenstance |
300/1(-100%) | (4) Happenstance 300/1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (6) (100/1 -100%) Samhradh |
100/1(-100%) | (6) Samhradh 100/1 |
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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 | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7) (3/1 +60%) The Vik |
3/1(+60%) | (7) The Vik 3/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Visored for 1st time, respectable second of 10 in maiden (6/1) at Bellewstown (7.8f, good) 38 days ago, no match for winner. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (11) (18/1 -64%) Fashion Flair |
18/1(-64%) | (11) Fashion Flair 18/1, Once-raced filly. 100/1, eighth of 17 in maiden at Fairyhouse (7f, good) on debut 12 days ago. Open to improvement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (5) (5.5/1 -38%) Fawkner Park |
5.5/1(-38%) | (5) Fawkner Park 5.5/1, £46,000 yearling, Zoffany gelding. Half-brother to useful winner up to 1½m Saracen Knight and 11f-1½m winner Beauty Stone. Trainer going well. Wears tongue strap. Interesting newcomer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (2) (16/1 -14%) Apologise |
16/1(-14%) | (2) Apologise 16/1, Twice-raced gelding. Seventh of 14 in maiden (33/1) at Roscommon (10.1f, good) 33 days ago, not knocked about. Not discounted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (3) (2.5/1 +9%) Bold Ribb |
2.5/1(+9%) | (3) Bold Ribb 2.5/1, Once-raced colt. Third of 11 in minor event at Newcastle (7.1f, 7/2) on debut, nearest finish. Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Roger Varian. Should progress. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (10) (3/1 -33%) Any Dream Will Do |
3/1(-33%) | (10) Any Dream Will Do 3/1, Fair filly. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 9/4, respectable third of 7 in maiden at Clonmel (9.6f, good to firm) 30 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Hard to beat. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (4) (6/1 +0%) Faded Fantasy |
6/1(+0%) | (4) Faded Fantasy 6/1, Twice-raced gelding. 17/2, thirteenth of 24 in maiden at the Curragh (10f, soft) 6 days ago. Debut contained promise and he may strip fitter for latest outing, so still has potential. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (9) (150/1 +0%) Moon Orchid |
150/1(+0%) | (9) Moon Orchid 150/1, Remains a maiden after 11 Flat runs. 125/1, first run since leaving L. Smyth when below form eighth of 16 in maiden at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 9 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (1) (50/1 +0%) Alquinto |
50/1(+0%) | (1) Alquinto 50/1, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. Hooded for 1st time, sixth of 16 in maiden at Listowel (8f, good to soft, 40/1) 9 days ago, not knocked about. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (6) (150/1 -50%) Prince Of Glamour |
150/1(-50%) | (6) Prince Of Glamour 150/1, Once-raced gelding. 40/1, tenth of 16 in maiden at Listowel (8f, good to soft) on debut 9 days ago, not knocked about. |
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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 | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (10) (16/1 +60%) Drish Melody |
16/1(+60%) | (10) Drish Melody 16/1, Stopped the slide when seventh of 14 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, good, 22/1) 11 days ago. Blinkers on for 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (4) (4.5/1 +31%) Stormie Outlook |
4.5/1(+31%) | (4) Stormie Outlook 4.5/1, Stepped up on recent run when fourth of 12 in handicap at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 9 days ago, running on. Remains lightly raced so may do better still. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (1) (3.33/1 -33%) Yokkell |
3.33/1(-33%) | (1) Yokkell 3.33/1, Winner at Tipperary in August. Very good second of 12 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good to firm, 11/4) 29 days ago, just failing. Back down in trip. Has good chance on form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (6/1 -100%) French Rescue |
6/1(-100%) | (3) French Rescue 6/1, Caused a surprise when winning 23-runner handicap (80/1) at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) last week, asserting close home. Respected in follow-up bid from 6 lb higher. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (11) (16/1 +68%) Lisamaria |
16/1(+68%) | (11) Lisamaria 16/1, Well held in 4 maidens. Back up in trip for handicap debut fitted with a first-time hood. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (9) (25/1 +50%) Mymacushla |
25/1(+50%) | (9) Mymacushla 25/1, 33/1, shaped as if better for the run after 3 months off when tenth of 14 in 1m handicap at Dundalk (8f) 47 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (6) (16/1 -78%) Linger For Longer |
16/1(-78%) | (6) Linger For Longer 16/1, 9/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Cork (10f, good to soft) 71 days ago. Vulnerable to improvers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (8) (12/1 +33%) All Aboard |
12/1(+33%) | (8) All Aboard 12/1, Well held in maidens/handicap at long odds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (12) (11/1 +0%) Adam's Angel |
11/1(+0%) | (12) Adam's Angel 11/1, Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Dundalk (8f) 15 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (14) (18/1 +45%) Stickyourneckout |
18/1(+45%) | (14) Stickyourneckout 18/1, Down the field in varied events. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (2) (4/1 +38%) Fools Glory |
4/1(+38%) | (2) Fools Glory 4/1, Winner at Roscommon in May and resumed progress upped to this trip when runner-up at Killarney in August. Not in same form upped further in trip at Gowran but did a bit too much too soon. Player back in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (5) (28/1 -27%) Secret Rock |
28/1(-27%) | (5) Secret Rock 28/1, Never a threat in 3 maidens but he's the sort his yard does well with in handicaps. Needs a market check. |
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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 | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (6/1 -9%) Cosmic Vega |
6/1(-9%) | (1) Cosmic Vega 6/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2020. 8/1, creditable seventh of 22 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) 7 days ago, nearest finish. Respected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (8) (8/1 +0%) Starting Monday |
8/1(+0%) | (8) Starting Monday 8/1, Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap (11/1) at Listowel (9f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Can give a good account. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (6.5/1 +7%) Dragon Of Malta |
6.5/1(+7%) | (3) Dragon Of Malta 6.5/1, C&D winner. Creditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, good, 5/1) 11 days ago. Can make presence felt. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (11) (6.5/1 -63%) My Minervina |
6.5/1(-63%) | (11) My Minervina 6.5/1, C&D winner. Blinkered for 1st time, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Bellewstown (7.7f, good to soft, 7/2) 2 days ago. Got to be of interest if turned out again under penalty. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (9) (11/1 +31%) Kodiac Prince |
11/1(+31%) | (9) Kodiac Prince 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Naas in August. Below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Listowel (9f, good to soft, 12/1) 9 days ago so needs to get back on track. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (3.5/1 +22%) Imposing Supreme |
3.5/1(+22%) | (7) Imposing Supreme 3.5/1, 15/2, caught the eye when fourth of 11 in handicap at Cork (8f, good) 4 days ago, not knocked about. Weighted to go well. Player. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (10) (16/1 +20%) Thunder Queen |
16/1(+20%) | (10) Thunder Queen 16/1, 11/4, last of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft). Off 114 days. Back down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon and more needed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (12) (25/1 +50%) Sevenal |
25/1(+50%) | (12) Sevenal 25/1, 40/1, creditable seventh of 15 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, good) 11 days ago, not clear run. Possibilities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (2) (16/1 +0%) Shawaamekh |
16/1(+0%) | (2) Shawaamekh 16/1, 18/1, thirteenth of 22 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Enters calculations if shrugging off latest effort. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (5) (7/1 -40%) Drombeg Duke |
7/1(-40%) | (5) Drombeg Duke 7/1, Latest win at Bellewstown in April. Good third of 15 in handicap (7/2) at Listowel (7.1f, good) 11 days ago, finishing well. Needs considering back at 1m. |
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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 | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (7/1 +13%) Hotter Than Hades |
7/1(+13%) | (4) Hotter Than Hades 7/1, Lightly-raced filly. Thirteenth of 16 in maiden (7/2) at Galway (12.2f, soft) 25 days ago. Claims if back to the form she showed on penultimate outing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (9) (0.83/1 -89%) Star Kissed |
0.83/1(-89%) | (9) Star Kissed 0.83/1, Promising sort. Second of 14 in maiden (5/1) at Cork (12f, good) on debut 50 days ago. Has good chance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (6) (11/1 -10%) Oh So Lovely |
11/1(-10%) | (6) Oh So Lovely 11/1, Thrice-raced filly. 11/2, seventh of 16 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good) 52 days ago. Remains with potential and this longer trip will suit. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (18/1 +28%) Engagement Ring |
18/1(+28%) | (3) Engagement Ring 18/1, Twice-raced filly. Seventh of 9 in maiden at the Curragh (12f, good, 16/1) 76 days ago. Stable having good spell. Blinkered for 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (5) (3.5/1 +36%) Lizzy's Filly |
3.5/1(+36%) | (5) Lizzy's Filly 3.5/1, Lightly-raced filly. Very good second of 14 in maiden at Roscommon (10.1f, good, 18/1) 33 days ago. Booking of Foley a plus. Can make presence felt. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (8) (16/1 +52%) Rockabill Angel |
16/1(+52%) | (8) Rockabill Angel 16/1, Twice-raced filly. 10/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 16 in maiden at Galway (12.2f, soft) 25 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (2) (10/1 +50%) Angel Of The Pace |
10/1(+50%) | (2) Angel Of The Pace 10/1, Once-raced filly. 14/1, fourth of 10 in maiden at Down Royal (10.3f, good) on debut 71 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (7) (100/1 -25%) Picture Of You |
100/1(-25%) | (7) Picture Of You 100/1, Once-raced filly. Hooded, tenth of 14 in maiden at Punchestown (9f, good to soft, 22/1) on debut 18 days ago. Up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (1) (200/1 -33%) Aegirine |
200/1(-33%) | (1) Aegirine 200/1, Once-raced filly. Last of 16 in maiden at Listowel (8f, good to soft, 66/1) on debut 9 days ago. Significantly up in trip. |
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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 | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3) (5.5/1 +21%) Molly's Gamble |
5.5/1(+21%) | (3) Molly's Gamble 5.5/1, Course winner. Winner here in July. Respectable fourth of 17 in handicap (12/1) at Galway (8.6f, soft) 25 days ago, running on. Significantly up in trip. Not taken lightly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (11) (28/1 -75%) Maura's Gift |
28/1(-75%) | (11) Maura's Gift 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 14 in handicap at Punchestown (9f, good to soft, 18/1) 18 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (5) (7.5/1 -36%) Queen Of Seduction |
7.5/1(-36%) | (5) Queen Of Seduction 7.5/1, 18/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, good ½-length second of 14 to Butterfly Garden in handicap at Listowel (12f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Should go well again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (10) (3/1 +63%) Fond Farewell |
3/1(+63%) | (10) Fond Farewell 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable fifth of 16 in handicap (14/1) at Cork (8f, good) 4 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (6) (5.5/1 +31%) Not Just Any Eagle |
5.5/1(+31%) | (6) Not Just Any Eagle 5.5/1, Winner at Cork in July. Good 1¾ lengths fourth of 14 to Butterfly Garden in handicap (16/1) at Listowel (12f, good to soft) 9 days ago, running on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (1) (5.5/1 -57%) Butterfly Garden |
5.5/1(-57%) | (1) Butterfly Garden 5.5/1, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Listowel (12f, good to soft, 13/2) 9 days ago by ½ length from Queen of Seduction, pushed out. Got to be respected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (2) (4/1 -14%) Libby |
4/1(-14%) | (2) Libby 4/1, Below form seventh of 13 in handicap (5/2) at Roscommon (11.8f, good) 33 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Likely has a bigger performance in her for this yard. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (4) (16/1 +0%) Sefarina |
16/1(+0%) | (4) Sefarina 16/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable seventh of 14 in handicap (33/1) at Punchestown (8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (9) (25/1 +11%) Stellarock |
25/1(+11%) | (9) Stellarock 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 16 in maiden at Galway (12.2f, soft) 25 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Something to prove. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (12) (66/1 -32%) Queen Of Sovana |
66/1(-32%) | (12) Queen Of Sovana 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 15 in maiden (125/1) at Gowran (9.4f, good). Off 111 days. Makes handicap debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (8) (16/1 -45%) Your Honor |
16/1(-45%) | (8) Your Honor 16/1, Winner at Sligo in August. 11/2, tenth of 14 in handicap at Roscommon (11.8f, good) 33 days ago. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (13) (50/1 +0%) Vintage Gold |
50/1(+0%) | (13) Vintage Gold 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 13 in maiden (150/1) at Gowran (9.4f, soft). Off 130 days. Makes handicap debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13th (7) (150/1 -275%) Circus Act |
150/1(-275%) | (7) Circus Act 150/1, Tenth of 13 in juvenile hurdle (200/1) at Listowel (16f, good) 13 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Makes handicap debut. |
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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 | Speed Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8) (3.5/1 -40%) Beautiful Chaos |
3.5/1(-40%) | (8) Beautiful Chaos 3.5/1, Fair filly. Creditable sixth of 16 in maiden (25/1) at Galway (12.2f, soft) 25 days ago. Shortlisted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (3.5/1 +78%) Diamond Union |
3.5/1(+78%) | (2) Diamond Union 3.5/1, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. Eighth of 15 in maiden (40/1) at Listowel (12f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Needs to build on that. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (10/1 +75%) Men Of Dreams |
10/1(+75%) | (4) Men Of Dreams 10/1, Fair gelding. 10/1, below form ninth of 23 in handicap at the Curragh (8f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Visor back on. Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (11) (0.57/1 +75%) Six Feet Apart |
0.57/1(+75%) | (11) Six Feet Apart 0.57/1, Lightly-raced filly on Flat. Fairly useful winner at 17f over hurdles. Good second of 8 in maiden (11/8) at Clonmel (9.6f, good to firm) 30 days ago, clear of rest. Trainer going well. Solid claims. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (3) (80/1 +20%) Elle Dorado Rock |
80/1(+20%) | (3) Elle Dorado Rock 80/1, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. 150/1, last of 18 in maiden at Galway (12.2f, good to soft) 66 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (1) (25/1 +11%) Anthem |
25/1(+11%) | (1) Anthem 25/1, Lightly-raced gelding. First run since leaving Mrs J. Harrington when fifteenth of 16 in maiden (33/1) at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Visor on 1st time with more required. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (50/1 -25%) Plough On |
50/1(-25%) | (7) Plough On 50/1, Making GB/IRE Flat debut. 200/1, twenty first of 22 in juvenile hurdle at Punchestown (16.5f, good to soft) 130 days ago. Off 130 days with plenty more needed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (9) (150/1 +0%) Fondant Fancie |
150/1(+0%) | (9) Fondant Fancie 150/1, 50/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Tipperary (5f, good to soft). Off 94 days. Significantly up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (5) (80/1 +47%) Mid Life Crisis |
80/1(+47%) | (5) Mid Life Crisis 80/1, Making GB/IRE Flat debut. 150/1, fourteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Listowel (16f, good) 7 days ago. Lots to find. |
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