There were 51 Races on Saturday 6th March 2021 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Meydan, 8 races at Kelso, 7 races at Navan, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Bombardier British-Hopped Amber Beer 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 (4) (2.5/1 +9%) Glasvegas |
2.5/1(+9%) | (4) Glasvegas 2.5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2019 but has shown promise on a couple of occasions this winter and the booking of Ryan Moore suggests connections are hopeful of a bold show. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (1) (4.5/1 -13%) Al Suil Eile |
4.5/1(-13%) | (1) Al Suil Eile 4.5/1, Just second run for this yard when posting a career best to win 7f Kempton handicap 10 days ago. Likely to remain very competitive after 4 lb rise. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (5) (2.12/1 +6%) Dutugamunu |
2.12/1(+6%) | (5) Dutugamunu 2.12/1, Chelmsford third in January has worked out well and he improved again to land a second career win in 7-runner C&D handicap under Adam Kirby last month. Third won since. Could still be well treated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (6) (6.5/1 +19%) Luna Magic |
6.5/1(+19%) | (6) Luna Magic 6.5/1, C&D winner. Disappoinrting when eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (1¼m) 7 days ago. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (3) (14/1 +30%) Born To Finish |
14/1(+30%) | (3) Born To Finish 14/1, Landed 2 7f wins in January (the latter here) but his run of good form came to a halt when only sixth of 10 at Kempton (7f) 10 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (2) (7/1 -27%) Visibility |
7/1(-27%) | (2) Visibility 7/1, Pair of wins at Wolverhampton this year, posting a career best when seeing off 12 rivals over (8.6f) last week. mark went up 6 lb for that. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Bombardier 'March To Your Own Drum' Handicap 7 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) (2.75/1 +54%) Apex King |
2.75/1(+54%) | (6) Apex King 2.75/1, C&D winner. 9/2, creditable second of 5 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 21 days ago, having run of race from front. Should give another good account. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (5) (1.38/1 -89%) Ahdab |
1.38/1(-89%) | (5) Ahdab 1.38/1, Evens, career best when winning 10-runner novice over C&D 21 days ago, well on top finish. Expected to be bang there back in handicap. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (4/1 +38%) Tintoretto |
4/1(+38%) | (3) Tintoretto 4/1, 9/1, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (7) (9/1 -38%) Rogue Tide |
9/1(-38%) | (7) Rogue Tide 9/1, C&D winner in January. 10/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (1m) 18 days ago. Should remain competitive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (2) (9/1 +0%) Golden Force |
9/1(+0%) | (2) Golden Force 9/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 12/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (7f) 14 days ago, hampered early. Bounce back called for. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (4) (125/1 -279%) Viaduct |
125/1(-279%) | (4) Viaduct 125/1, Winner over 1m at Bath in September but well held both starts since. Off 124 days. First run for yard after leaving Martyn Meade. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (1) (125/1 -150%) Mindurownbusiness |
125/1(-150%) | (1) Mindurownbusiness 125/1, Smart at his best but last of 10 in 7f handicap here on recent return from a whopping 59-month absence. Can only watch. |
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Heed Your Hunch At Betway Handicap 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 (4) (6/1 +8%) Thegreyvtrain |
6/1(+8%) | (4) Thegreyvtrain 6/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 6/1, good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 31 days ago, rallying. Nudged up 2 lb, but should be on the premises once more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (1) (6.5/1 -18%) Shining |
6.5/1(-18%) | (1) Shining 6.5/1, C&D winner in September. Last of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 11/2) 24 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time and each-way claims if responding well to the new headgear. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (6) (4/1 +20%) Big Time Maybe |
4/1(+20%) | (6) Big Time Maybe 4/1, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2019. 10/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 24 days ago, slowly away. Dangerous to discount off this reduced mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (2) (14/1 -17%) Something Lucky |
14/1(-17%) | (2) Something Lucky 14/1, C&D winner. 33/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 16 days ago. Others make more appeal. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (8) (3.5/1 +0%) Hey Ho Let's Go |
3.5/1(+0%) | (8) Hey Ho Let's Go 3.5/1, One win from 29 Flat runs. Good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 7/1) 36 days ago, just failing. This consistent 5-y-o is likely to be in the thick of things once again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (10) (100/1 -150%) Mykindofsunshine |
100/1(-150%) | (10) Mykindofsunshine 100/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 100/1 and blinkered for 1st time, ninth of 14 in minor event at this course (7f, AW) 14 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (3) (12/1 -41%) Apollinaris |
12/1(-41%) | (3) Apollinaris 12/1, Course winner in January, but trailed in last of 12 in handicap at this course (7f, AW, 9/1) back here 31 days ago. Not sure that the return to this trip will do him any favours. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (9) (7.5/1 +6%) Lady Florence |
7.5/1(+6%) | (9) Lady Florence 7.5/1, C&D winner. Winner here in August. 3/1, bit below form third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f). Off 178 days, but will be a danger to all if fully tuned-up. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (7) (5/1 -11%) King Robert |
5/1(-11%) | (7) King Robert 5/1, Twenty-three runs since last win in 2019. 5/1, respectable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 43 days ago and, 1 lb lower now, he has to enter calculations. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Betway Handicap 7 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) (9/1 +10%) Ornate |
9/1(+10%) | (2) Ornate 9/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. 2¼ lengths fourth of 7 to Lord Riddiford in listed race (8/1) at this C&D (AW) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. All 3 AW wins have been gained on fibresand. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (7) (4/1 +27%) Lihou |
4/1(+27%) | (7) Lihou 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 7/2, good third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 21 days ago, better placed than most. Should give it a good shot. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (5) (1/1 +9%) Tone The Barone |
1/1(+9%) | (5) Tone The Barone 1/1, Eight wins from 18 Flat runs. 5/4, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 21 days ago. Good chance of going one better here with Ryan Moore booked. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (11/1 +31%) Royal Birth |
11/1(+31%) | (3) Royal Birth 11/1, Five-time C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 16/1, 5 lengths last of 7 to Lord Riddiford in listed race at this C&D (AW) 7 days ago. Bit to prove at present. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (6) (18/1 -13%) Han Solo Berger |
18/1(-13%) | (6) Han Solo Berger 18/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 4/1). Off 122 days and more needed if he's to regain the winning thread. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (1) (7.5/1 -114%) Blue De Vega |
7.5/1(-114%) | (1) Blue De Vega 7.5/1, Four wins from 11 runs last year, the latest at Leicester in October. 18/1, creditable length third of 7 to Lord Riddiford in listed race at this C&D (AW) 7 days ago, finishing well. Not discounted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (4) (12/1 +0%) Marnie James |
12/1(+0%) | (4) Marnie James 12/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2018. First run since leaving Jedd O'Keeffe when 2¾ lengths fourth of 6 to Tone The Barone in handicap (20/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) 43 days ago. Uphill task. |
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Get Your Ladbrokes Daily Odds Boost Spring Cup Stakes (Listed) (All-Weather Championships Fast-Track 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 (1) (11/1 -38%) Apollo One |
11/1(-38%) | (1) Apollo One 11/1, Two wins from 4 runs last year. 9/4, didn't need to be at best when winning 4-runner minor event at Salisbury (6f, soft), bit in hand. Off 156 days and improvement needed on this polytrack debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (5) (2.25/1 +32%) Megallan |
2.25/1(+32%) | (5) Megallan 2.25/1, Lightly-raced winner. 13 lengths seventh of 8 to Mac Swiney in Futurity Trophy at Doncaster (8f, soft, 11/2) on final start of 2-y-o campaign. Down in class here and he's high on the shortlist. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (2.12/1 -41%) El Drama |
2.12/1(-41%) | (3) El Drama 2.12/1, Highly promising individual. Won 10-runner maiden at Doncaster (7f, soft, 10/11) on debut in October. Much more on his plate here, but this well-bred colt is open to significant progress. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (4) (11/1 +39%) Gioia Cieca |
11/1(+39%) | (4) Gioia Cieca 11/1, Won 7-runner minor event (11/8) at Newcastle (7.1f) 29 days ago, plenty in hand. Almost certainly has more races in him, but possibly flying too high in this company. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (2) (33/1 +18%) Big Narstie |
33/1(+18%) | (2) Big Narstie 33/1, Fairly useful colt. Won 8-runner maiden (5/2) at this C&D (AW) on UK debut 35 days ago, finding extra. Remains open to improvement, but this represents a sizeable rise in class. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (6) (5.5/1 +45%) To The Bar |
5.5/1(+45%) | (6) To The Bar 5.5/1, Two wins from 3 runs last year. 2/5, won 11-runner minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 78 days ago, plenty in hand. Open to improvement and needs considering, for all that this is much tougher. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (11/1 +31%) Yazaman |
11/1(+31%) | (7) Yazaman 11/1, Temperamental sort. Creditable third of 7 in minor event (11/2) at Wolverhampton (6.1f). Off 91 days ahead of this polytrack debut and looks vulnerable from a win point of view. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (8) (10/1 -122%) Thank You Next |
10/1(-122%) | (8) Thank You Next 10/1, Useful filly. Good ½-length second of 9 to Saffron Beach in Oh So Sharp Stakes at Newmarket (7f, soft, 9/1) in October, nearest finish. Winner of sole previous start on AW and she merits respect. |
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Betway Novice Stakes 4 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) (0.62/1 +48%) Breath Of Sun |
0.62/1(+48%) | (1) Breath Of Sun 0.62/1, Had a wind op prior to making a winning debut in good style over C&D in January, pushed out. Should improve. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (3.33/1 -122%) If You Dare |
3.33/1(-122%) | (2) If You Dare 3.33/1, 16,000 gns foal, €62,000 yearling, Equiano colt. Brother to 7f winner Hidden Affair and closely related to winner up to 7f Among Angels. Dam 11.6f winner. Interesting debutant. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (7/1 -8%) Zwelela |
7/1(-8%) | (4) Zwelela 7/1, Below debut form when sixth of 10 in novice event at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) in August. Retains potential. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (12/1 -9%) Canoodled |
12/1(-9%) | (3) Canoodled 12/1, Fair third on debut and then wasn't seen to best effect at Wolverhampton last time. Hood on 1st time. |
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Betway Casino Handicap 16 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 (10) (3.5/1 +13%) Devizes |
3.5/1(+13%) | (10) Devizes 3.5/1, Didn't need to improve to win 10-runner minor event at Kempton (12f, 4/5) 35 days ago, just holding on. Chasing a hat-trick back in handicap and can't be dismissed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (9) (5.5/1 +50%) Imajorblush |
5.5/1(+50%) | (9) Imajorblush 5.5/1, Bit below form fourth of 12 in handicap (9/2) at Wolverhampton (14f) 78 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Makes polytrack debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (1.38/1 -25%) Almost You |
1.38/1(-25%) | (3) Almost You 1.38/1, Easily landed gamble for new yard in 9-runner handicap at Kempton (12f, 5/2) on UK debut 40 days ago, well on top under very promising rider. Can win again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (1) (8.5/1 +6%) Double Legend |
8.5/1(+6%) | (1) Double Legend 8.5/1, C&D winner. 12/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 15 days ago, left poorly placed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (15) (25/1 +24%) Maazel |
25/1(+24%) | (15) Maazel 25/1, Course winner. 8/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (8f, AW) 8 days ago. Significantly up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (7) (10/1 -82%) Three Dragons |
10/1(-82%) | (7) Three Dragons 10/1, Modest maiden. 7/1, very good third of 8 in handicap at this course (13f) 28 days ago, badly hampered near line though probably beaten at time. Likely chance now under 7 lb apprentice. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (2) (50/1 -52%) Bay May |
50/1(-52%) | (2) Bay May 50/1, Big prices and well held in 3 runs last summer. Makes handicap debut up in trip after 6 months off. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (11) (50/1 +0%) Arlecchino's Arc |
50/1(+0%) | (11) Arlecchino's Arc 50/1, Course winner. 11/1, last of 12 in handicap at this course (15.8f) 15 days ago, hampered. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (14) (50/1 +38%) Gibraltarian |
50/1(+38%) | (14) Gibraltarian 50/1, Modest maiden. Work to do after 7 months off in first-time blinkers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (16) (100/1 -52%) Clarion Lady |
100/1(-52%) | (16) Clarion Lady 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 36 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Watch the betting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (8) (7/1 +72%) Enmeshing |
7/1(+72%) | (8) Enmeshing 7/1, C&D winner. 16/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (6) (125/1 -213%) Smith |
125/1(-213%) | (6) Smith 125/1, Modest performer, won claimer at Windsor in 2019. Off 18 months. Stamina and fitness to prove. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13th (13) (50/1 -52%) Norwegian Red |
50/1(-52%) | (13) Norwegian Red 50/1, Modest maiden. Tenth of 13 in minor event (6/1) at Kempton (12f) 18 days ago. Something to find on form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14th (4) (66/1 -100%) Genuine Approval |
66/1(-100%) | (4) Genuine Approval 66/1, Course winner. Last of 12 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15th (5) (40/1 -43%) Henry Croft |
40/1(-43%) | (5) Henry Croft 40/1, 9/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 34 days ago, badly hampered. Well handicapped for in-form yard if reviving. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16th (12) (33/1 -83%) First Voyage |
33/1(-83%) | (12) First Voyage 33/1, 40/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 16 days ago, needing stiffer test. Significantly up in trip. |
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Betway Apprentice Handicap (Hands and Heels Final) 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 (2) (0.8/1 -19%) Caribeno |
0.8/1(-19%) | (2) Caribeno 0.8/1, Typical improver in handicaps for yard, completing 4-timer over 2m at Newcastle 11 days ago. Further 4 lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent him making it 5 in a row. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (1) (8.5/1 -31%) Chocolate Box |
8.5/1(-31%) | (1) Chocolate Box 8.5/1, Creditable second of 6 in handicap (9/1) at Kempton (2m) 18 days ago. Ought to be competitive again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (6) (7.5/1 +38%) Bird For Life |
7.5/1(+38%) | (6) Bird For Life 7.5/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2020. 22/1, respectable third of 6 over C&D last time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (4) (25/1 +24%) Htilominlo |
25/1(+24%) | (4) Htilominlo 25/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 100/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 10 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Significantly up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (5) (3.5/1 +0%) Jen's Fella |
3.5/1(+0%) | (5) Jen's Fella 3.5/1, Fair maiden. Good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago, just failing after conceding first run. Ought to give another good account. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (3) (14/1 -17%) Juriste |
14/1(-17%) | (3) Juriste 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Unsuited by drop to 12.5f at Newcastle last time and made a solid start in handicaps when third over 1¾m at Wolverhampton prior to that. 2m could suit. |
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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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