There were 34 Races on Friday 8th March 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 6 races at Exeter, 6 races at Leicester, 6 races at Ayr, 8 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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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)  (2/1 -14%)Lord Of Kerak |
2/1(-14%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Lord Of Kerak 2/1, Fairly useful hurdles winner who has reached a similar level without tasting success over fences, twice runner-up in small-field events here since undergoing a wind op. Likely to pick up a race in this sphere before long but he has plenty on his plate against Marble Sands. Runner-up on both visits to Leicester, including over C&D (heavy) last time; 7lb 'wrong'.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Musselburgh winner MARBLE SANDS, who was contesting Graded races in December, is presented with an obvious chance of adding to his tally as he sets out on just his fifth start over fences. Lord Of Kerak is 7lb wrong at the weights and, even though he is getting 19lb from his sole rival, it is hard to see the Olly Murphy-trained gelding coming out on top in this match race.
MARBLE SANDS made it 2-4 over fences in decisive fashion at Musselburgh last month and, following a spin on the Flat earlier this week, he should prove too strong for Lord of Kerak.
After running on the AW at Southwell on Tuesday evening, MARBLE SANDS reappears swiftly. He should be able to make it 3-5 over fences.
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)  (15/8 +44%)Royal Mer |
15/8(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Royal Mer 15/8, Has returned to something like his best back over fences, scoring at Ffos Las and here in recent months. Back on track when second to Noche Negra last time and drops in trip again. Course winner (2m4f) in January; runner-up to Noche Negra at Southwell last time; chance.. |
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2nd (4)  (14/1 -56%)Dancing Dani |
14/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Dancing Dani 14/1, Maiden under Rules and recent efforts make her hard to fancy from out of the weights. Placed over fences at Ludlow (2m) recently, but 0-18 overall and the least likely here.. |
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3rd (1)  (11/8 -52%)Noche Negra |
11/8(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Noche Negra 11/8, Improved on his chasing debut form to get off the mark at Catterick and supplemented that at the expense of Royal Mer in a 4-runner event at Southwell last time. Going the right way, so worth a chance to complete the hat-trick. Switches to a right-handed track and drops back in trip seeking hat-trick; strong claims.. |
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4th (2)  (10/3 -11%)It's Easy |
10/3(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) It's Easy 10/3, Fairly useful maiden chaser in France for David Cottin and, while his form for this stable hasn't been as good, his mark reflects that and there was more encouragement when second at Huntingdon last time. Worth considering. Ran well from this mark when runner-up at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) latest; back in trip.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
A third consecutive success is well within reach for the progressive NOCHE NEGRA, who seems to be getting better with each run over fences and a 5lb rise for his latest victory may not be enough to halt him today. Royal Mer, who was a close second behind the selection that day when they met over the extended 2m4f at Southwell last month, is respected but the drop back down in trip has to be a slight concern. Therefore, It's Easy is suggested as a bigger threat on this occasion.
NOCHE NEGRAN is progressive and should have the run of the race again, so he's fancied to uphold placings with old-rival Royal Mer. It's Easy is slipping in the weights and worthy of respect having stepped back in the right direction last time.
A rematch between the progressive NOCHE NEGRA and Royal Mer. Laura Morgan's charge can complete the hat-trick.
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)  (7/2 +30%)Nine Nine Nine |
7/2(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Nine Nine Nine 7/2, Gained his breakthrough win in 2¾m course handicap in January. Creditable third over 3m at Market Rasen since, particularly as he raced keenly stepping up in trip. Ought to be in the mix again. Course winner (2m6f; from 4lb lower) in January; failed to fully stay 3m at Market Rasen.. |
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2nd (1)  (9/2 -13%)Shady B |
9/2(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Shady B 9/2, Runner-up final 2 starts in points last spring and minor promise in trio of starts over hurdles at around 2m this winter. Feasible to think the switch to handicaps up in trip now chasing could bring about improvement and he's one to note equipped with a first-time tongue strap. Had wind op. Runner-up in two British points last spring; shown ability over hurdles; others preferred.. |
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|F| (4)  (7/1 -56%)Jack Doyen |
7/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Jack Doyen 7/1, Scored over fences at Warwick last spring but hasn't reproduced that form since, travelling best when third of 4 over 2¾m here 10 days ago only to shirk it under pressure. One to treat with caution. Floundered late on (third of four) over 2m6f here last time; possibilities back to 2m4f.. |
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|PU| (2)  (6/4 -20%)Bobbi's Beauty |
6/4(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bobbi's Beauty 6/4, Point winner who stepped up on her hurdle exploits when making a successful switch to fences in a C&D handicap 10 days ago, eased down to score by 3½ lengths. A 7 lb penalty doesn't look enough to stop her. Carries a 7lb penalty for her recent C&D win (chase debut); ticks plenty of boxes.. |
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|PU| (6)  (7/1 +42%)Scattercash |
7/1(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Scattercash 7/1, Has yet to show much under Rules, including last of 8 in a 2m Warwick handicap hurdle last May (only outing for John Groucott), but this former point winner is worth a precautionary betting check now setting out for new trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies. Debut point winner in March 2020; poor form since; first run for Nigel Twiston-Davies.. |
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|PU| (5)  (16/1 -60%)Higgs |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Higgs 16/1, Remains a maiden over fences but the fact comfortably his best effort this season came over C&D provides some hope. Few positives taken from latest Market Rasen effort; placed on only other Leicester visit.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
A winner over this course and distance 10 days ago, BOBBI'S BEAUTY has plenty going for her as she bids to overcome a 7lb penalty. Sean Bowen, who retains the ride, employed positive tactics aboard the selection en route to that comfortable success and a similarly confident display from the partnership could suffice here. Jack Doyen has snippets of form that gives him a chance, while Higgs won't need to improve much in the first-time blinkers to emerge as the best of the rest.
BOBBI'S BEAUTY made all with something to spare under Sean Bowen on her recent C&D handicap chase debut and is taken to defy a penalty. Shady B would rate a potentially dangerous opponent if the betting vibes are strong on his chase and handicap debut, while Nine Nine Nine is also respected as a recent course winner.
The safest option is the recent C&D scorer BOBBI'S BEAUTY who could prove capable of defying a 7lb penalty to make it 2-2 over fences.
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)  (4/6 +19%)Montgomery |
4/6(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Montgomery 4/6, Lightly-raced sort who won over hurdles for Christian Williams and made a successful chase debut for new trainer Venetia Williams at Bangor (3m, heavy) last week. Had something in hand and a 7 lb penalty may not stop him. Won well at Bangor (chase and stable debut) last week; tough to beat under a 7lb penalty.. |
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2nd (4)  (7/1 -133%)Wonder Of The Seas |
7/1(-133%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Wonder Of The Seas 7/1, Well held in bumper/over hurdles but he has plenty of size and offered encouragement switched to fences when second in 3m Southwell handicap 19 days ago. Should have more to come in this sphere. Runner-up on chasing debut at Southwell (3m); 3lb higher, and should have more to offer.. |
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3rd (2)  (13/2 -86%)Percy Veering |
13/2(-86%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Percy Veering 13/2, Much improved this season after a breathing operation, completing a handicap chase hat-trick in November/December. However, he was weakening in third when falling 2 out at Wincanton last time, suggesting the handicapper might have caught up with him. Took a tired fall at Wincanton last time; high in the weights after productive spell prior. |
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4th (3)  (7/2 +65%)Hurricane Vichi |
7/2(+65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Hurricane Vichi 7/2, Won a bumper on Rules debut but has drawn a blank since, finishing a remote fourth on his C&D yard debut at the end of January. Can only be watched after that. Bumper winner; yet to prove worth as a chaser (0-2); more wind surgery since latest run.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
MONTGOMERY struck by eight lengths when making his first start for the Venetia Williams stable at Bangor last week. The seven-year-old has a 7lb penalty, but should have plenty of improvement to come on only his second chase start and he looks the one to beat. Percy Veering, who fell when on a four-timer at Wincanton, could easily bounce back off a 1lb lower rating. Wonder Of The Seas makes more appeal than Hurricane Vichi in the fight for third.
Another small field but it's still a contest of some interest as MONTGOMERY and Wonder of The Seas appeal as the types to build on promising chase debuts, with the former selected to make light of a 7 lb penalty for Bangor.
Venetia Williams won this in 2022, and her Bangor scorer MONTGOMERY (nap) possesses crystal clear claims under a 7lb penalty.
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)  (11/4 +66%)William Cody |
11/4(+66%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) William Cody 11/4, Won twice over 2½m at Huntingdon in his first season chasing last term and started this campaign well. Last couple of runs have been underwhelming but can't be written off. Well held in dramatic contest at Wetherby (in cheekpieces) last time; others more obvious.. |
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2nd (1)  (10/11 +9%)Clonakilty |
10/11(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Clonakilty 10/11, Scored over hurdles at Uttoxeter last season and built on an encouraging chasing debut when scoring easily in a 7-runner event at Lingfield 24 days ago. Well fancied to go in again. Suited by the extra yardage when winning with authority at Lingfield (2m4f); 7lb higher.. |
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3rd (3)  (3/1 -33%)Si Elegant |
3/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Si Elegant 3/1, Bought for €155,000 after finishing second in a 3-y-o hurdle on sole start in France back in September 2021. Only one creditable effort in that sphere for Christian Williams but has joined a top yard, and warrants close market inspection on chasing debut after 11 months off. Hurdles promise (runner-up at Newcastle last February); noteworthy stable & chase debutant. |
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|PU| (2)  (22/1 -57%)Man Again |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Man Again 22/1, Winning hurdler who displayed fairly useful form over fences in France but returned from an absence with a tame display at Sandown on debut for current yard. Something to prove. Won three over fences in France; in deep when pulled up on recent stable debut at Sandown.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
CLONAKILTY struck in comfortable fashion by six lengths at Lingfield and the seven-year-old has been hit with a 7lb rise. Olly Murphy's gelding looks well placed to continue his progression and he can record a double. William Cody was a well-beaten second in a class 3 event at Wetherby on his latest outing but has to be respected off a 2lb lower mark. Of the remainder, Generous Day appeals most after his third at Huntingdon.
CLONKILTY was impressive at Lingfield last time and this isn't much of a race, so he's likely to follow up unless Si Elegant makes a marked step forward for a switch to chasing on debut for Venetia Williams. William Cody is a player if he can get back on track.
Despite being raised 7lb for his authoritative Lingfield win, the upwardly mobile CLONAKILTY rates as the likeliest winner.
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)  (11/10 +45%)Cap Du Mathan |
11/10(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Cap Du Mathan 11/10, Back-to-back winner over fences as a novice last season and encouraging start this time round when fourth in a strong Ascot handicap in November. Pulled up both starts since but obvious chance now trying his hand in a hunter chase. Classy chaser; pulled up on last two starts but this is much easier; trip and ground fine.. |
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2nd (2)  (3/1 +14%)Firak |
3/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Firak 3/1, Fairly useful hurdler who was successful in hunters at Warwick and Hexham last spring. Never looked justifying support back in this sphere at Haydock last time, though, and may have to settle for minor honours here. Yet to fire since returning to Dan Skelton, pulling up at Haydock (2m6f) three weeks ago.. |
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3rd (4)  (7/2 -180%)The Big Lense |
7/2(-180%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) The Big Lense 7/2, Winner of an Aintree handicap chase last summer and while he ran no sort of a race on hunter debut back from a break at Taunton in January, his subsequent success between the flags suggests that all is well. Major player. Winner on the Mildmay Course at Aintree (2m4f) last summer, and also in a point latest.. |
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|F| (6)  (12/1 -71%)Drakes Well |
12/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Drakes Well 12/1, Fair and consistent hurdler/chaser for David Bridgwater who got off the mark for present yard in a novices' hunter at Stratford in March 2022. However, below par next time and entitled to come on for this following an absence just short of 2 years. Stratford winner (2m5f, March 2022); runner-up in a point the following month; off since.. |
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|U| (7)  (25/1 -213%)Cooldine Bog |
25/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Cooldine Bog 25/1, Not the force of old and while he wasn't disgraced on debut for this yard in a Fakenham hunter last month, another minor role is probably the best his connections can hope for. No win since May 2019; third of five at Fakenham (80-1) recently; others stronger.. |
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|PU| (3)  (28/1 +15%)Tap Tap Boom |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Tap Tap Boom 28/1, Won twice on the bounce over fences at Plumpton/Ludlow in November 2022 but well below that level since. Pulled up in a point in January and probably best watched on this hunter debut. Formerly with Alastair Ralph; pulled up in a Sheriff Hutton point (3m) in January.. |
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|PU| (5)  (40/1 -60%)Boughtbeforelunch |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Boughtbeforelunch 40/1, Three-time chase winner for Paul Webber but was pulled up at Ludlow on latest start in December 2022. Probably best watched starting out for new yard on hunter debut, over a trip he is likely to find inadequate. Lost way in late 2022 and absent since; plenty to find on these unfavourable terms.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
THE BIG LENSE got his head in front in a point-to-point last month and he is top-rated in this contest, alongside Cap Du Mathan. The 11-year-old goes for the in-form James Owen yard and he could be the one to beat. Cap Du Mathan has been pulled up in handicap company the last twice, but is expected to show a lot more in this weaker race. Firak is more than capable on his day and he completes the shortlist.
This switch to a hunter could be just the tonic for CAP DU MATHAN, who hasn't covered himself in glory the last twice but a reproduction of his reappearance effort in a strong Ascot handicap chase would make him very hard to beat. The Big Lense appeals most for forecast purposes ahead of Firak.
Having justified favouritism in the Mixed Open at Higham (point), THE BIG LENSE arrives in better form than Cap Du Mathan.
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| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
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