There were 37 Races on Thursday 31st March 2022 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Wetherby, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, 8 races at Warwick, 7 races at Naas, 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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1st (3) (10/1 -18%) Secret Glow |
10/1(-18%) | (3) Secret Glow 10/1, 10/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f), needing stiffer test. Off 111 days. Should be suited by return to this trip, but fitness isn't assured. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (1) (4.5/1 +25%) Brunel Charm |
4.5/1(+25%) | (1) Brunel Charm 4.5/1, Course winner. Good third of 11 in handicap (9/2) at Chelmsford City (8f). Off 105 days. Can make his presence felt if ready to go. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (6) (10/1 +0%) Prince Rock |
10/1(+0%) | (6) Prince Rock 10/1, 5-time course winner. Latest win here in January. Good third of 6 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D (AW) 22 days ago, well positioned. Warrants respect. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (5) (50/1 -257%) Kratos |
50/1(-257%) | (5) Kratos 50/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 12/1) 14 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. Not easy to make a case for. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (8) (9/1 -50%) Cap D'antibes |
9/1(-50%) | (8) Cap D'antibes 9/1, 5/2, didn't need to improve to win 8-runner handicap at this C&D (AW) 34 days ago, very much having run of race. In excellent form, so could prove dangerous if he gets across from stall 11. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (2) (8/1 -14%) Latent Heat |
8/1(-14%) | (2) Latent Heat 8/1, Temperamental sort. C&D winner. Latest win here in February. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 11/4) 36 days ago. Others make more appeal. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (2.5/1 +17%) Wonder Starelzaam |
2.5/1(+17%) | (7) Wonder Starelzaam 2.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. 13/8, third of 5 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 54 days ago, running on late. Still getting better and shaped best last time, so can get back to winning ways. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (9) (11/1 +21%) Desert Land |
11/1(+21%) | (9) Desert Land 11/1, Untrustworthy individual. Three wins from 16 runs last year. 15/2, didn't need to improve to win 11-runner handicap at this C&D (AW), missing break. Off 106 days. Tricky customer who needs a strong pace to show his form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (4) (8/1 +0%) Glasvegas |
8/1(+0%) | (4) Glasvegas 8/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Good fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 10/1) 34 days ago, left poorly placed. On a fair mark if everything drops right. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (10) (50/1 +0%) One Step Beyond |
50/1(+0%) | (10) One Step Beyond 50/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago. Struggling for form lately, and needs to bounce back. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (11) (9/1 +0%) Mr Fustic |
9/1(+0%) | (11) Mr Fustic 9/1, 10/3, creditable second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 22 days ago, well positioned. Should give another good account. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
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) (3.6/1 +55%) Ruith Le Tu |
3.6/1(+55%) | (4) Ruith Le Tu 3.6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in nursery (11/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 152 days. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (1) (3.5/1 -17%) Naughty Nadine |
3.5/1(-17%) | (1) Naughty Nadine 3.5/1, 15/2, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 87 days ago, well positioned. Makes polytrack debut and hasn't been with Mick Appleby long. Likely type. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (2) (5/1 +23%) Ey Up Its Jazz |
5/1(+23%) | (2) Ey Up Its Jazz 5/1, Ninth of 10 in nursery at this course (5f, AW, 40/1). Off 121 days. Significantly up in trip and in danger of going the wrong way but return to 7f will certainly suit. One to note. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (5) (7/1 +0%) Token Trader |
7/1(+0%) | (5) Token Trader 7/1, Cheekpieces on for first time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 6/1) 27 days ago. Visor now reached for. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (8) (14/1 +13%) The Ormer Gatherer |
14/1(+13%) | (8) The Ormer Gatherer 14/1, 25/1 and blinkered for first time, tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 5 days ago, eased off. Needs to bounce back. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (3) (6/1 +40%) Gun Dog |
6/1(+40%) | (3) Gun Dog 6/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap (25/1) at this course (8f, AW) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Must improve. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (6) (6.5/1 -63%) Mythical Star |
6.5/1(-63%) | (6) Mythical Star 6.5/1, Creditable fourth of 9 in nursery (13/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f), faltering. Off 6 months. Could do better this year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (7) (14/1 -100%) Becoming |
14/1(-100%) | (7) Becoming 14/1, 11/2, first run since leaving Harry & Roger Charlton when sixth of 7 in seller at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 47 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (9) (40/1 -186%) Ruby Ruby |
40/1(-186%) | (9) Ruby Ruby 40/1, Last of 9 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f, 150/1) 14 days ago. Yet to beat a rival but makes handicap debut for top yard. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
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 (8) (1.5/1 +45%) The Mad Monk |
1.5/1(+45%) | (8) The Mad Monk 1.5/1, Promising sort. Off 4 months/gelded, sixth of 10 in handicap (9/2) at this course (8f, AW) 34 days ago. Finished among subsequent winners last time, and remains capable of better, so worth chancing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (5.5/1 -38%) Vintage Fashion |
5.5/1(-38%) | (3) Vintage Fashion 5.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 17/2, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 23 days ago. Should strip fitter for that and is still relatively unexposed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (1) (4.5/1 +40%) Royal Cygnet |
4.5/1(+40%) | (1) Royal Cygnet 4.5/1, 10/1, first run since leaving Louise Allan when eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 23 days ago, slowly away. Probably has more to offer for her new stable. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (6) (11/1 +21%) Homemade Andrea |
11/1(+21%) | (6) Homemade Andrea 11/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 23 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Will continue to look vulnerable. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (9) (80/1 -100%) By Pass |
80/1(-100%) | (9) By Pass 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 14 in minor event (250/1) at Kempton (7f). Off 113 days. Makes handicap debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (4) (4/1 -45%) Safety First |
4/1(-45%) | (4) Safety First 4/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 12 in handicap (18/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 23 days ago, clear of rest. Expected to be bang there. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (5) (10/1 -25%) Ravi Road |
10/1(-25%) | (5) Ravi Road 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, sixth of 10 in minor event at this course (8f, AW) 33 days ago. Bred to be a bit better than she's shown so far, so worthy of interest on handicap debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (7) (22/1 -22%) Pretty Green |
22/1(-22%) | (7) Pretty Green 22/1, 50/1, first run since leaving Stuart Williams when ninth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 19 days ago. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (2) (40/1 -186%) Rockade |
40/1(-186%) | (2) Rockade 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, first run since leaving David Elsworth when twelfth of 13 in maiden at Kempton (8f) 15 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Needs to up her game. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
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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Nova Vida |
(10) (28/1 -75%)28/1(-75%) | (10) Nova Vida 28/1, Twice-raced filly. Fourth of 6 in maiden at this C&D (AW, 50/1) 27 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (7) (1.5/1 +20%) Swatch |
1.5/1(+20%) | (7) Swatch 1.5/1, Twice-raced colt. Fifth of 7 in minor event (22/1) at Kempton (8f) 29 days ago. Up in trip and he sets the standard. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (9) (7/1 -8%) They Don't Know |
7/1(-8%) | (9) They Don't Know 7/1, Lightly-raced colt. 18/1, good second of 13 in nursery at Kempton (8f), clear of rest. Off 127 days. Up in trip. Eyeshields on first time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (8) (3.33/1 +5%) Tartarus |
3.33/1(+5%) | (8) Tartarus 3.33/1, Sent off 3/1 and showed plenty to work on when second of 7 in maiden at this C&D (AW) on debut 22 days ago, no match for winner. Open to progress. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (22/1 -10%) Due A Rum |
22/1(-10%) | (3) Due A Rum 22/1, Twice-raced gelding. 14/1 and hooded for first time, fifth of 10 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f) 21 days ago, left poorly placed. Up in trip, which will suit on breeding. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (11) (150/1 -50%) Roselea Girl |
150/1(-50%) | (11) Roselea Girl 150/1, 150/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at this course (7f, AW) on debut 29 days ago. Significantly up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (1) (200/1 -400%) Kindgirl |
200/1(-400%) | (1) Kindgirl 200/1, Limited impact in a brace of bumpers for Mel Rowley. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (6) (16/1 -60%) Stormbreaker |
16/1(-60%) | (6) Stormbreaker 16/1, Hooded, third of 7 in maiden at this C&D (AW, 12/1) on debut 22 days ago. Should improve. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (4) (2.75/1 +8%) Jad Mahal |
2.75/1(+8%) | (4) Jad Mahal 2.75/1, Promising sort. Third of 12 in maiden (18/5) at Wolverhampton (7.2f), clear of rest. Off 143 days. Significantly up in trip. Likely to improve. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (2) (50/1 -150%) Arwaag |
50/1(-150%) | (2) Arwaag 50/1, Tongue strap on and didn't show much when eleventh of 13 in maiden (7/1) at Kempton (8f) on debut 15 days ago. Up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (5) (150/1 -200%) Mogilevich |
150/1(-200%) | (5) Mogilevich 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Last of 14 in minor event (33/1) at Kempton (8f). Off 122 days. Up in trip having been gelded. |
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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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1st (8) (8.5/1 -143%) Sir Henry Cotton |
8.5/1(-143%) | (8) Sir Henry Cotton 8.5/1, Career best when winning 10-runner maiden (8/11) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 13 days ago, cosily. This is harder but he can be a factor again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (6) (4.5/1 +44%) Sixth Street |
4.5/1(+44%) | (6) Sixth Street 4.5/1, Respectable third of 12 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f, 2/1), slowly away. Off 108 days (has had a wind op). Makes handicap debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (5) (1.88/1 +25%) Clase Azul Ultra |
1.88/1(+25%) | (5) Clase Azul Ultra 1.88/1, Winner at Kempton in February. Third of 7 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 13/8) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut from very fair opening mark so expected to be bang there. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (1) (16/1 -300%) Ebtsama |
16/1(-300%) | (1) Ebtsama 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 15/8, second of 9 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut and more needed from current mark | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (4) (14/1 +44%) Oasis Irlandes |
14/1(+44%) | (4) Oasis Irlandes 14/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in January. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for first time, last of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 36 days ago. Tongue strap now applied on first start having been gelded. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (7) (9/1 +36%) Level Up |
9/1(+36%) | (7) Level Up 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/1, ninth of 11 in nursery at Kempton (6f), though was caught wide. Off 155 days and had a wind op in that time | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (3) (3.5/1 +42%) Top Exhibit |
3.5/1(+42%) | (3) Top Exhibit 3.5/1, 18/1, good second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 14 days ago. Looks competitive on form up 2 lb but he may not be completely straightforward. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (2) (14/1 -27%) Dora Penny |
14/1(-27%) | (2) Dora Penny 14/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Third of 4 in handicap at Kempton (5f, 9/1) 29 days ago. Eased 2 lb but more exposed than some here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (9) (125/1 -213%) Luxor Flush |
125/1(-213%) | (9) Luxor Flush 125/1, Last of 8 in handicap (66/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 14 days ago, slowly away. Significantly back down in trip. Makes polytrack debut. Cheekpieces back on. Must improve. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
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) (5.5/1 +0%) Lilkian |
5.5/1(+0%) | (1) Lilkian 5.5/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. 9/2, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5f) 13 days ago. Ought to give his running again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (10) (16/1 -100%) Cappananty Con |
16/1(-100%) | (10) Cappananty Con 16/1, Three-time C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 11 in handicap at this course (7f) 19 days ago. Merits consideration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (9) (14/1 +0%) Glamorous Force |
14/1(+0%) | (9) Glamorous Force 14/1, Four wins from 18 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Good 1¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Cool Spirit (Knockout Blow fourth) over C&D 19 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (11) (12/1 +0%) Knockout Blow |
12/1(+0%) | (11) Knockout Blow 12/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2019. Creditable length second of 9 to Cool Spirit over C&D 19 days ago, nearest finish. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (4) (2.12/1 -6%) Intervention |
2.12/1(-6%) | (4) Intervention 2.12/1, Four wins since joining this yard. Nearly notched another at Wolverhampton (7f) on Tuesday. Much respected if turned out again quickly, although the draw could have been kinder. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (3) (50/1 -25%) Otago |
50/1(-25%) | (3) Otago 50/1, Won twice over 7f at Epsom last summer. 20/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap there when last seen in September. Well held sole previous AW start. Probably best watched this time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (6) (4/1 +50%) Pablo Del Pueblo |
4/1(+50%) | (6) Pablo Del Pueblo 4/1, Made all over C&D in January. Lost chance at start back here since and treated as if still in form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (2) (16/1 -45%) May Remain |
16/1(-45%) | (2) May Remain 16/1, Drew a blank in 2021. Mark has come down as a result but would need to see market support to consider back from 7 months off. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (5) (10/1 -100%) Cool Spirit |
10/1(-100%) | (5) Cool Spirit 10/1, Didn't need to improve to win 9-runner C&D handicap 19 days ago by length from reopposing Knockout Blow. Thriving and likely to give another good account of himself. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (7) (7.5/1 +25%) Champagne Supanova |
7.5/1(+25%) | (7) Champagne Supanova 7.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chelmsford in December. Creditable 1¼ lengths third of 9 to Cool Spirit over C&D 19 days ago. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
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 (8) (3/1 -50%) The Defiant |
3/1(-50%) | (8) The Defiant 3/1, Quickly found his feet for new stable, making all in handicaps over this C&D and at Kempton (5f) this month. Further 3 lb rise may not prevent the hat-trick. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (7) (11/1 -10%) Blissful Song |
11/1(-10%) | (7) Blissful Song 11/1, Good third of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 20/1) 13 days ago. First-time visor replaces cheekpieces worn the last twice. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (1) (5/1 +9%) Storm Melody |
5/1(+9%) | (1) Storm Melody 5/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 22 runs last year. Respectable third of 7 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (5f) 14 days ago, left poorly placed. Blinkers back on. Not taken lightly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (6) (8/1 +33%) Equally Fast |
8/1(+33%) | (6) Equally Fast 8/1, Four-time C&D winner. Last of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Southwell (5f) 16 days ago but had been runner-up over C&D prior to that. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (3) (22/1 -57%) Doc Sportello |
22/1(-57%) | (3) Doc Sportello 22/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. 22/1, below form fifth of 9 in C&D handicap 29 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (5) (7/1 +0%) Porfin |
7/1(+0%) | (5) Porfin 7/1, C&D winner in January. Respectable third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 5 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (9) (14/1 -56%) Hope Springs |
14/1(-56%) | (9) Hope Springs 14/1, 9/2, not seen to best effect when 5¾ lengths sixth of 10 to The Defiant in C&D handicap 26 days ago, hampered. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (4) (3/1 +45%) Lothian |
3/1(+45%) | (4) Lothian 3/1, Winner at Kempton in October. 11/2, respectable third of 10 in C&D handicap 62 days ago. Likely to be in the shake-up. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (2) (14/1 -40%) Aish |
14/1(-40%) | (2) Aish 14/1, Winner at Brighton last summer. 11/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good to soft). Off 7 months. Makes polytrack debut. |
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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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