There were 46 Races on Monday 26th October 2020 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Leicester, 7 races at Ayr, 7 races at Wexford, 8 races at Redcar, 7 races at Galway, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Join Racing TV Today Nursery 11 Runners
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 (11) (9/1 +44%) Yorkshire Lady |
9/1(+44%) | (11) Yorkshire Lady 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 13 in novice at Newcastle (1m) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (15) (3.33/1 +67%) Hungry For Fashion |
3.33/1(+67%) | (15) Hungry For Fashion 3.33/1, 8/1, creditable third of 8 in claimer at Redcar (7f, heavy) 10 days ago. Enters calculations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (10) (5.5/1 +27%) Hellavapace |
5.5/1(+27%) | (10) Hellavapace 5.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 6/1, creditable second of 10 in novice at Kempton (7f) 17 days ago. Makes handicap debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (13) (10/1 +17%) Bannergirl |
10/1(+17%) | (13) Bannergirl 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, creditable fourth of 10 in nursery at Windsor (6f, soft) 14 days ago, sticking to task. This trip could suit her. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (6) (12/1 +25%) Mind That Jet |
12/1(+25%) | (6) Mind That Jet 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, below form eighth of 14 in nursery at Nottingham (8.3f, soft) 12 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (7) (40/1 -100%) Tommy R |
40/1(-100%) | (7) Tommy R 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Best effort when third of 7 in maiden (22/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 11 days ago, needing stiffer test. Makes handicap debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (14) (12/1 +25%) Wanted |
12/1(+25%) | (14) Wanted 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 11 in novice at Wolverhampton (7f) 23 days ago. Makes handicap debut for leading stable. One of more interesting runners. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (1) (18/1 +28%) Rivers Lad |
18/1(+28%) | (1) Rivers Lad 18/1, Fair form but ran poorly when last of 10 in nursery at York (5.4f, soft, 16/1) 17 days ago. Up in trip. Has work to do. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (5) (4/1 +11%) Whatzupwithme |
4/1(+11%) | (5) Whatzupwithme 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in maiden (5/2) at Ayr (8f, good) 27 days ago. Interesting now making a quick switch to handicaps under Silvestre De Sousa. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (12) (18/1 -50%) Cuban Fox |
18/1(-50%) | (12) Cuban Fox 18/1, 7/1, seventh of 10 in nursery at Windsor (6f, soft) 14 days ago. Needs to bounce back to best form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (3) (8.5/1 -42%) Sky Blue Thinking |
8.5/1(-42%) | (3) Sky Blue Thinking 8.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 13 in novice at Salisbury (7f, soft) 25 days ago, running on. Potential improver now handicapping. Respected. |
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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) 6 Runners
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) (0.44/1 +17%) Aldaary |
0.44/1(+17%) | (1) Aldaary 0.44/1, Looked a good prospect when impressive debut winner of 6f Yarmouth novice (heavy, 11/4) 14 days ago, forging clear late on. Clocked a good time there so holds leading claims with plenty more to come. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (7) (25/1 -194%) Special Mayson |
25/1(-194%) | (7) Special Mayson 25/1, Hinted at promise on debut when fourth of 10 in 7f novice here (heavy, 9/1) 13 days ago, never dangerous after being slowly away. Should improve but he needs to. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (2) (2.75/1 +0%) Dark Illusion |
2.75/1(+0%) | (2) Dark Illusion 2.75/1, Fairly useful colt who scored at Bath in August before good second of 5 in nursery at Nottingham (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Will prove just as effective over 6f and firmly in the mix. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (5) (28/1 +30%) Pontius |
28/1(+30%) | (5) Pontius 28/1, Last of 6 in novice (10/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) on debut 18 days ago. Big step forward is required. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (4) (18/1 +45%) Mighty Power |
18/1(+45%) | (4) Mighty Power 18/1, 8/1, encouraging fourth of 10 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f, 8/1) on debut 28 days ago, slowly away and running very green. Sure to build on that but needs to find plenty to trouble the principals. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (6) (40/1 -82%) Propagation |
40/1(-82%) | (6) Propagation 40/1, 13/2 and hooded, last of 4 in Windsor novice (6f, soft) on debut 14 days ago, not knocked about having run green. Sort to do better in longer term. |
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Cossington EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10/GBB Race) 9 Runners
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) (5/1 +29%) Baileys Afterparty |
5/1(+29%) | (1) Baileys Afterparty 5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in minor event (5/1) at Kempton (6f) 17 days ago. Another step forward required. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (3.33/1 -21%) Bungledupinblue |
3.33/1(-21%) | (2) Bungledupinblue 3.33/1, Fair form, including placed in maiden/novice events on first 3 starts. Not at best last 3 starts, in seller latest, and now needs to bounce back on first start since leaving George Scott. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (4/1 +33%) Decadent |
4/1(+33%) | (4) Decadent 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. 17/2, eighth of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW) 11 days ago. Much more needed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (4/1 +20%) Celestial Queen |
4/1(+20%) | (3) Celestial Queen 4/1, 200,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel filly. Dam useful 2-y-o 7f/1m (May Hill Stakes) winner. 11/2, seventh of 10 in minor event at Haydock (6f, soft) on debut 10 days ago. Should progress. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (5) (66/1 -100%) Miss Trixie |
66/1(-100%) | (5) Miss Trixie 66/1, Foa April 18. 10,000 gns 2-y-o, Bated Breath sister to 2-y-o Italian 5f winner Vik The Billy and half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 6f Agerzam and 2-y-o 7f winner Idder. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (6) (5/1 -150%) Rhode Island Girl |
5/1(-150%) | (6) Rhode Island Girl 5/1, Foaled Jan 30. 75,000 gns foal, 75,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel half-sister to winner up to 7f Ferro E Foco. Dam, 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to very smart 6f winner Ekhtiyaar. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (8) (100/1 -25%) Soberton |
100/1(-25%) | (8) Soberton 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 14 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, good to firm, 200/1) 26 days ago. Hard to make a case for. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (7) (8/1 +43%) Silver Bubble |
8/1(+43%) | (7) Silver Bubble 8/1, Foaled February 24. 10,000 gns yearling, Mayson filly. Half-sister to 6f/7f winner Sonja and 1m-1¼m winner Skyman. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¼m), sister to useful 7f/1m winner Gothic Dance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (9) (28/1 +15%) Swift Pusey |
28/1(+15%) | (9) Swift Pusey 28/1, Foaled May 16. Hellvelyn filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Foxy Femme. Dam twice-raced half-sister to 5f winner Mornin Reserves and 6f winner Pusey Street Lady (both useful). |
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Sir Gordon Richards Handicap 2 Runners
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) (0.44/1 +0%) Win O'Clock |
0.44/1(+0%) | (2) Win O'Clock 0.44/1, Has had a fine year, scoring 3 times, his latest win coming at Sandown (10f) in August. Good effort in useful C&D handicap on heavy 3 weeks ago and remains with potential over this sort of trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (1.75/1 +0%) Buriram |
1.75/1(+0%) | (3) Buriram 1.75/1, Back to winning ways under a good De Sousa ride in 14.4f Chester handicap last month. Will handle conditions but has plenty to find with his smart 3-y-o rival. |
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Rekorderlig Handicap 6 Runners
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) (3.5/1 +30%) Dashing Roger |
3.5/1(+30%) | (6) Dashing Roger 3.5/1, Gained third win of year at Yarmouth last month before excellent second of 6 in 1m handicap at Pontefract (heavy) 21 days ago. 4 lb rise demands more but he's sure to go well again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (3.5/1 +0%) Ascension |
3.5/1(+0%) | (2) Ascension 3.5/1, Progressed well to land 7f handicaps at Newmarket and Ayr but (11/8) never able to get in a blow when only fair third of 9 here 13 days ago. Step up to 1m should suit so by no means ruled out. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (1) (4/1 +47%) King Carney |
4/1(+47%) | (1) King Carney 4/1, Useful at his best but (25/1) only twenty first of 27 in Cambridgeshire Handicap at Newmarket 30 days ago. Goes very well in the mud and sort to bounce back. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (4) (6.5/1 -95%) Walhaan |
6.5/1(-95%) | (4) Walhaan 6.5/1, Yet to win for new yard but arrives in excellent form, first home of far-side group when midfield in Cambridgeshire at Newmarket 30 days ago. Goes well on soft so firmly in the mix. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (5) (5.5/1 +45%) Overwrite |
5.5/1(+45%) | (5) Overwrite 5.5/1, In good form until only tenth of 12 in 1m handicap at Doncaster 44 days ago. Sort to bounce back so not ruled out dropped a handy 2 lb. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (3) (5/1 -122%) Hartswood |
5/1(-122%) | (3) Hartswood 5/1, Improving sort who landed 1m York handicap before very good second of 16 there when faring best of those ridden prominently. Has more to offer so good claims for in-form handler. |
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Pravha Claiming Stakes 8 Runners
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) (1.38/1 +59%) Song Of The Isles |
1.38/1(+59%) | (5) Song Of The Isles 1.38/1, Fair filly. 11/4, didn't need to be at best when winning 13-runner seller at this C&D (heavy) 13 days ago by length from Al Suil Eile, staying on well. Should go well again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (1) (25/1 -14%) Embolden |
25/1(-14%) | (1) Embolden 25/1, Fair gelding. 66/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 19 days ago. Visor back on. Difficult ask. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (7) (2.75/1 +8%) Al Suil Eile |
2.75/1(+8%) | (7) Al Suil Eile 2.75/1, Fair gelding. C&D winner. 5/2, creditable length second of 13 to Song of The Isles in seller at this C&D (heavy) 13 days ago. Respected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (8/1 +60%) Calonne |
8/1(+60%) | (3) Calonne 8/1, Fair gelding. 40/1, first run since leaving J. F. Levins when creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 6 days ago, never nearer. Very hard to make a case for. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (9) (10/1 -186%) Redemptive |
10/1(-186%) | (9) Redemptive 10/1, Fairly useful filly. Latest win at Lingfield in September. 5/1, fifth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, heavy) 14 days ago, slowly away. Has good chance on pick of form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (2) (18/1 -125%) Al Aresh |
18/1(-125%) | (2) Al Aresh 18/1, Fairly useful gelding. Winner at Wolverhampton in October. 5/1, good sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 13 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (8) (20/1 -43%) House Deposit |
20/1(-43%) | (8) House Deposit 20/1, Fair gelding. Below form sixth of 10 in handicap (15/2) at Southwell (8.1f) 11 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (4) (10/1 +9%) Tagovailoa |
10/1(+9%) | (4) Tagovailoa 10/1, Fair gelding. Winner at Yarmouth in September. 14/1, fifth of 8 in claimer at Windsor (6f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. |
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Doom Bar Amateur Jockeys' Handicap (Div 1) 10 Runners
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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Dandy's Angel |
(6) (33/1 +0%)33/1(+0%) | (6) Dandy's Angel 33/1, Winner at Catterick in August. 50/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good) 28 days ago. Others make more appeal. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (7) (3.33/1 +26%) Eponina |
3.33/1(+26%) | (7) Eponina 3.33/1, 22/1, creditable third of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 16 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Not without each-way hope. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (8) (25/1 -150%) Moonlighting |
25/1(-150%) | (8) Moonlighting 25/1, Winner at Thirsk in June. 10/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 89 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Ryan and she's yet to encounter ground this slow. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (2) (2.75/1 +17%) James Park Woods |
2.75/1(+17%) | (2) James Park Woods 2.75/1, 2/1, below form third of 13 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, heavy) 14 days ago, missing break. Conditions won't be a problem and he merits consideration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (9) (2.75/1 +31%) Only The Brave |
2.75/1(+31%) | (9) Only The Brave 2.75/1, Respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 8/1). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving Sarah Lynam and claims if fully tuned-up and coping with conditions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (1) (16/1 -33%) Rogue Assassin |
16/1(-33%) | (1) Rogue Assassin 16/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Haydock in June. Last of 15 in handicap (18/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 25 days ago. Needs to get back on track now tried in cheekpieces. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (10) (50/1 -25%) Echo Of Lightning |
50/1(-25%) | (10) Echo Of Lightning 50/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Plenty to prove at present. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (5) (6/1 -33%) Mustaqbal |
6/1(-33%) | (5) Mustaqbal 6/1, Latest win at Ripon in September. Good third of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Ayr (8f, heavy) 18 days ago. Remains on a workable mark and he's one for the shortlist. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (3) (10/1 -43%) Sir Plato |
10/1(-43%) | (3) Sir Plato 10/1, Latest win at Chepstow in July. 16/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Looks vulnerable. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (4) (22/1 -10%) Bertog |
22/1(-10%) | (4) Bertog 22/1, Unreliable type. Winner at Doncaster in June. Twelfth of 13 in handicap (22/1) at Chester (7.6f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Plenty to find on form. |
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Doom Bar Amateur Jockeys' Handicap (Div 2) 9 Runners
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) (11/1 +8%) Global Melody |
11/1(+8%) | (6) Global Melody 11/1, Unreliable type. Latest win at Southwell in October. 9/4, respectable third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 11 days ago. 0-9 on turf. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (7) (1.38/1 +54%) Inner Circle |
1.38/1(+54%) | (7) Inner Circle 1.38/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2019. 9/2, bit below form second of 12 in handicap at Redcar (7f, heavy) 10 days ago, clear of rest. Should be on the premises once more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (10) (8/1 -60%) Letmestopyouthere |
8/1(-60%) | (10) Letmestopyouthere 8/1, Twenty-seven runs since last win in 2018. Below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good, 10/3) 28 days ago. Blinkers back on and he's not ruled out. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (9/1 -125%) Voltaic |
9/1(-125%) | (3) Voltaic 9/1, Unreliable individual. Respectable fourth of 8 in claimer at Windsor (6f, good to soft, 13/2) 7 days ago. Tongue strap back on and claims if he puts his best foot forward on ground he handles. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (9) (7/1 +42%) Restricted Access |
7/1(+42%) | (9) Restricted Access 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good sixth of 13 in handicap (28/1) at Bath (8f, good) 12 days ago. More needed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (8) (10/1 +0%) Hedging |
10/1(+0%) | (8) Hedging 10/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D (heavy) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and claims if the headgear sparks a return to form with Simon Walker doing the steering. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (4) (5/1 +38%) Sin E Shekells |
5/1(+38%) | (4) Sin E Shekells 5/1, Bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Pontefract (6f, heavy) 7 days ago. Testing conditions no problem and he's not without each-way hope. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (5) (20/1 +39%) Dawry |
20/1(+39%) | (5) Dawry 20/1, 22/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good to soft) 90 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (2) (50/1 +0%) Beepeecee |
50/1(+0%) | (2) Beepeecee 50/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 64 days ago. Sole turf win gained on fast ground and he's readily passed over. |
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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.
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