There were 28 Races on Friday 1st March 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Lingfield, 6 races at Newbury, 8 races at Dundalk, 7 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.
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) (9/2 -80%) Bystander |
9/2(-80%) | (4) Bystander 9/2, Changed yards/gelded, showed much-improved form when taking 8-runner Newcastle novice (1m) in December, impressing as he forged clear. Far from discredited conceding chunks of weight when runner-up under a penalty at that venue a month later and likely he can do better again now handicapping. Newcastle success is flanked by disappointing efforts but he may do better still. |
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2nd (2) (9/4 +44%) Inspiritus |
9/4(+44%) | (2) Inspiritus 9/4, Improved on form in novice/maidens when running out a good winner on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in January. Beaten only by one who had the run of the race at Chelmsford (10f) subsequently and he remains one to be firmly interested in for his leading yard. Improving 4yo whose form stacks up well; solid second at Chelmsford latest; respected. |
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3rd (7) (25/1 -213%) Abu Royal |
25/1(-213%) | (7) Abu Royal 25/1, Didn't kick on as expected following maiden success last year but back on track equipped with blinkers of late, keeping on well for second in a C&D handicap 11 days ago. This is tougher but operating from a mark he can be competitive from. Has performed well in two C&D events since wearing blinkers; future mark 1lb higher. |
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4th (3) (9/2 +25%) Arcadian Nights |
9/2(+25%) | (3) Arcadian Nights 9/2, C&D winner who scored 3 times last year and confirmed positive signs of penultimate effort when running out a ready winner at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 21 days ago. 4 lb rise for that victory looks fair and he can be relied upon to give his running again. Ties in with Inspiritus on penultimate effort; won last time, taking AW record to 7-21. |
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5th (8) (13/2 +7%) Tribal Wisdom |
13/2(+7%) | (8) Tribal Wisdom 13/2, Cashed in off career-low mark to shed maiden tag over C&D in January and made light of 7 lb rise/step back up in class when following up at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last month. Good third back at this venue has followed (Abu Royal second) and another who can't be ruled out. Good third over C&D last week in hat-trick attempt; now 2lb lower; remains of interest. |
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6th (6) (9/1 -29%) Dembe |
9/1(-29%) | (6) Dembe 9/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 here on Finals Day, but very much caught the eye when third from his much-reduced mark at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last month and steady gallop didn't play to his strengths back there 7 days ago. Good pace to aim at here will help and he's lurking on a handy mark. Signs of a revival the last twice; defied a 7lb higher mark over C&D in 2022. |
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7th (5) (14/1 -27%) Party Island |
14/1(-27%) | (5) Party Island 14/1, 4-time course winner who comes here on a losing run but did shape better than on return when close-up sixth of 9 in handicap here (1m) 11 days ago, finishing with running left. Return to this longer trip rates a plus. Hard to dismiss back up in trip; record of 11211 in middle-distance events here. |
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8th (1) (6/1 +63%) Loyal Touch |
6/1(+63%) | (1) Loyal Touch 6/1, Won a Carlisle novice and Kempton nursery (both 1m) as a juvenile. Finished no better than midfield in handful of competitive turf handicaps last season but does return with yard amongst the winners. Still, others preferred back from 6 months off. Drops back to an easier level on reappearance and he's 1-1 on AW; interesting. |
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9th (9) (125/1 -400%) Daphne May |
125/1(-400%) | (9) Daphne May 125/1, Course winner. Four wins from 15 runs last year and rare below-par display when seventh of 8 in handicap at Kempton (11f) in September. Absent since and this rates a tough enough ask facing several in-form sorts. Has done her winning in lower grades and lacks recent match practice. |
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C&D winner ARCADIAN NIGHTS was beaten just three-quarters of a length by Inspiritus at Wolverhampton in January and, having made a successful return to that venue three weeks ago, the son of Exceed And Excel can turn around the form with his old adversary, with the memory of that improved effort still fresh. Bystander is an interesting handicap debutant to consider, while Dembe runs off a handy mark and is not ruled out.
An ultra-competitive opener and it may pay to take a chance on DEMBE. Having suggested he's coming to the boil in recent starts, he returns to the scene of his last success (in the Middle Distance Handicap on AW Finals day in 2022) lurking on a very handy mark and could be the way to go. Inspiritus and Arcadian Nights head up the dangers, with low-mileage Bystander another worth a look stepping up in trip.
The vote goes to INSPIRITUS, who is progressive and has solid form. Arcadian Nights is second choice.
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) (3/1 -20%) Shades Of Summer |
3/1(-20%) | (5) Shades Of Summer 3/1, Five wins from 17 Flat runs. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 11/2) 60 days ago, getting first run. Likeable type with good record on artificial surfaces but career-high mark demands that bit more. Further progress on AW for new yard, winning well at Newcastle latest; still more to come. |
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2nd (1) (7/1 +18%) Aramis Grey |
7/1(+18%) | (1) Aramis Grey 7/1, C&D winner. 2/1, ½-length second of 4 to Shades of Summer in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 88 days ago. Likeable sort who is effective at this trip and fancied to play a part from same mark. Reliable performer on AW; this C&D winner should go well despite top weight. |
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3rd (9) (10/1 +50%) Incrimination |
10/1(+50%) | (9) Incrimination 10/1, Course winner. One win from 3 runs last year. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 7/2) 16 days ago, no extra last ½f having been well positioned. Remains unexposed at 7f though, and she's not one to be giving upon. Conditions to suit and the pick of her efforts last year would give her solid claims. |
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4th (3) (10/1 -18%) Radio Goo Goo |
10/1(-18%) | (3) Radio Goo Goo 10/1, Improved model at 3 yrs, winning 5 times including class 2 fillies' handicap at York (6f) last June. 33/1, below best when 5¼ lengths ninth of 12 to Pink Crystal in listed race at Ayr (5.5f) in September but worth noting she won on return to action 12 months ago. Five wins over 6f between last March and June; returns on a fair mark; untested at 7f. |
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5th (2) (2/1 -6%) Cloud Cover |
2/1(-6%) | (2) Cloud Cover 2/1, Three wins from 8 runs last year and, despite refusing to settle, matched previous best to land 4-runner handicap (8/11) at Kempton (7f) 39 days ago, plenty in hand. Sound claims with likelihood of more to come. 4-6 in handicaps and never off the bridle at Kempton latest (7f); up 7lb in a deeper race. |
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6th (8) (25/1 -194%) Torchlight |
25/1(-194%) | (8) Torchlight 25/1, Low-mileage filly who improved on debut form when second at Kempton (1m) in November. Unable to justify cramped odds when fourth in 1m novice at Newcastle later that month and since switched yards for 30,000 gns in December. Drops in trip for handicap debut. Promise over 1m+ for the Gosdens; makes handicap/stable debut in useful event; tongue tied. |
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7th (6) (13/2 +35%) Premiere Beauty |
13/2(+35%) | (6) Premiere Beauty 13/2, Lightly-raced on AW and showed improved form when running out a convincing winner at Kempton (6f) in January. Creditable third from 7 lb higher mark back at that venue 5 weeks ago but this is tougher again. Impressive over 6f in January (Class 5) but less good latest and her stamina isn't assured. |
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8th (4) (33/1 +0%) Kitai |
33/1(+0%) | (4) Kitai 33/1, First run since leaving Charlie Johnston when last of 13 in handicap (50/1) at Newcastle (6f) 60 days ago, racing well off the pace and making little impression. This ought to reveal more. Chance on her best efforts for former yard; low-key stable debut but this is weaker. |
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9th (7) (18/1 +10%) Jilly Cooper |
18/1(+10%) | (7) Jilly Cooper 18/1, C&D winner. 8½ lengths sixth of 8 to Shades of Summer in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 16/1) 60 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Phillip Makin and she needs to keep the slow starts at bay. Cheekpieces on 1st time. C&D winner; on a handy mark if freshened up by new yard; headgear now given a go. |
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SHADES OF SUMMER is hard to ignore in her bid to complete a hat-trick and is fancied to handle the latest 3lb rise handed out for a narrow defeat of a subsequent Listed runner-up in a similar race at Newcastle. James Tate, who trained the selection before she joined Jane Chapple-Hyam, will have a good handle on the form and his rapidly-improving Cloud Cover is also a must for consideration. Aramis Grey and Premiere Beauty complete the shortlist.
Despite refusing to settle, CLOUD COVER still managed to score in the style of one who has plenty more to offer when readily taking a 4-runner contest at Kempton 39 days ago and, with this bigger field scenario a possible help, James Tate's filly is fancied to defy a rise in the weights from a handy draw. Shades of Summer comes here in a rich vein of form and is respected despite a career-high mark, with another admirable mare, Aramis Grey also worth a look.
Jilly Cooper is interesting tried in headgear but SHADES OF SUMMER is on the up for her new yard and can complete her hat-trick.
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) (9/2 +40%) Photosynthesis |
9/2(+40%) | (10) Photosynthesis 9/2, Resumed progress and showed good turn of foot to win C&D handicap in January. Met trouble when 3 lengths sixth at Kempton 12 days ago, finishing with running left. Worth another chance. C&D winner in January and safe to ignore latest run (met trouble); still has some upside. |
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2nd (5) (15/2 -7%) Blue Prince |
15/2(-7%) | (5) Blue Prince 15/2, Progressed well since joining this yard, landing 6f handicaps at Southwell and Newcastle this winter. Shaped well when a close third to Brave Empire in a tactical race over C&D 26 days ago. Should get a stronger gallop to aim at this time. Behind Brave Empire here last time but could well reverse those placings; strong contender. |
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3rd (6) (28/1 +15%) G'day Mate |
28/1(+15%) | (6) G'day Mate 28/1, Length fourth of 5 to Brave Empire in C&D handicap 26 days ago. Must improve. He has finished behind Blue Prince in both runs for this yard; others appeal more. |
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4th (11) (16/1 +11%) Mc Loven |
16/1(+11%) | (11) Mc Loven 16/1, Lightly-raced course winner. Likely unsuited by testing ground when well held in York nursery on final 2-y-o start. Could have more to offer back on an artificial surface. 2-2 on AW (5f, one here) but he'll need a clear personal best to win this on his return. |
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5th (4) (5/1 +44%) Billy Webster |
5/1(+44%) | (4) Billy Webster 5/1, Made it 3 wins from 4 starts with a useful effort to see off 4 rivals in a 5f Southwell handicap 6 weeks ago. Most progressive but the outside stall could be tricky here. Big improver since headgear went on; mark still in range but has a wide stall to overcome. |
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6th (2) (6/1 +0%) Brave Empire |
6/1(+0%) | (2) Brave Empire 6/1, Made it 3 wins from 5 starts when holding on by a head in a blanket finish over C&D (Blue Prince third) over C&D 26 days ago. Only nudged up 1 lb but he was suited by the way things unfolded last time. Scrambled home over C&D latest; can do better but further progress is required; drawn wide. |
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7th (3) (17/2 -13%) Salvuccio |
17/2(-13%) | (3) Salvuccio 17/2, Improved since cheekpieces added, winning twice over 5f on AW last autumn. Better effort in 6f Meydan conditions races on turf this year when fourth of 10 3 weeks ago. Interesting back on AW. 2-2 on AW; ran creditably in Dubai three weeks ago; could have more to come. |
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8th (9) (80/1 -142%) World Of Darcy |
80/1(-142%) | (9) World Of Darcy 80/1, Latest win at Nottingham in October. 8/1, 3 lengths last of 5 to Brave Empire in C&D handicap 26 days ago. Others are more obvious. Two novice wins last year; behind three of these rivals over C&D on his return to action. |
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9th (7) (12/1 -33%) Beyond Borders |
12/1(-33%) | (7) Beyond Borders 12/1, Four wins from 7 runs last year, including 6f handicaps on both AW starts. 5 lb higher in a stronger race on return so he'll need improvement to keep the unbeaten AW record intact. Ended 2yo campaign with three 6f nursery wins; up in weights for his return. |
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10th (8) (9/1 -38%) The Coffee Pod |
9/1(-38%) | (8) The Coffee Pod 9/1, Promising individual. Winner of novice at York (6f) in September (form boosted). Had excuses when well held in valuable sales race over 7f there on heavy ground final start. Remains capable of better on this handicap and AW debut. Had an excuse when last seen (trip/ground) and he'd been progressing well beforehand. |
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11th (12) (50/1 -257%) Balon D'or |
50/1(-257%) | (12) Balon D'or 50/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Cheekpieces on first time, creditable third of 6 in handicap (5/2) at Newcastle (5f) 22 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Yet to add to debut win; running okay on AW this winter but needs more for the tongue-tie. |
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12th (1) (9/2 -13%) Rosario |
9/2(-13%) | (1) Rosario 9/2, Won on debut last summer and much better form when placed in the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster and the Group 3 Cornwallis at Newmarket (both 5f, good to soft) in the autumn. Smart effort will be needed under clear top weight but still can't discount. Followed debut win with fine efforts in Group races; more to come but looked tricky latest. |
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Placed in both the Flying Childers and Cornwallis Stakes as a juvenile, ROSARIO is a highly appealing option starting his three-year-old campaign on the all-weather. Stepping up to 6f looks a natural progression and he is fancied to take all the beating on his first run in a handicap. Brave Empire won over C&D last month and is also expected to be thereabouts. The progressive Beyond Borders, who seeks a four-timer, warrants close inspection now upped in class.
A useful 3-y-o handicap. PHOTOSYNTHESIS didn't enjoy the rub of the green at Kempton recently and is worth a chance to show he's still on a good mark. The form of The Coffee Pod's York novice win last autumn is strong and he was presumably unsuited by testing ground when well held there on his final start. Richard Hannon's charge is handily drawn for this handicap debut and can resume his progression and provide the chief threat ahead of Salvuccio and Blue Prince.
With Billy Webster having landed the widest stall this looks good for BLUE PRINCE (nap) to show he's still on the upgrade.
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) (12/1 -33%) Chipstead |
12/1(-33%) | (8) Chipstead 12/1, Latest win at Kempton (6f) in December and respectable efforts both outings since, third of 6 in handicap at that venue (6f) 16 days ago, weakening last ½f having not settled early. Likelihood of a good pace to aim at here will help. Won off this mark in December but his two runs since haven't been quite so good. |
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2nd (9) (18/1 +0%) Summerghand |
18/1(+0%) | (9) Summerghand 18/1, C&D listed winner who added to his impressive career haul when dead-heating in valuable 6f handicap at York's Ebor meeting last year. Mixed bag upon returning on AW in recent months, no threat in C&D Kachy Stakes last month. This more suitable at least. Fine servant who won't mind conditions & this should be run to suit; each-way shout. |
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3rd (11) (7/4 +73%) Batal Dubai |
7/4(+73%) | (11) Batal Dubai 7/4, Enhanced good record on AW when successful at Chelmsford (6f) in October and remained in form since, good second of 6 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 16 days ago. Should be thereabouts again from handy draw. 3-8 on AW; ran into a useful opponent last time; still improving and he's high on the list. |
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4th (6) (17/2 -6%) Kinta |
17/2(-6%) | (6) Kinta 17/2, Improved performer during light 2023 campaign, successful at Newmarket (6f) prior to a good second in C&D listed event in November. May of needed first start for 12 weeks at Wolverhampton 20 days ago and better expected in refitted hood/first-time tongue tie. The return of a hood should help and conditions hold no terrors; one to take seriously. |
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5th (2) (14/1 -155%) Rohaan |
14/1(-155%) | (2) Rohaan 14/1, C&D winner. 13¾ lengths fourteenth of 15 to Art Power in Champions Sprint Stakes at Ascot (6f, soft) in October, held up and never threatening. Absent since but he does boast a good record on artificial surfaces and market could well prove a useful guide as to expectations. High-class on his day; chance on even last year's best but others preferred after a break. |
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6th (12) (8/1 +27%) Baldomero |
8/1(+27%) | (12) Baldomero 8/1, Comes here on a lengthy losing run but hard to knock his consistency, splitting a pair of next-time-out winner when runner-up over 7f here 3 weeks ago. Visor worn then is replaced by blinkers and this 6-y-o should be firmly in the mix back at 6f. Frustrating but he continues to run with great credit; new headgear today; in the mix. |
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7th (5) (80/1 -60%) The X O |
80/1(-60%) | (5) The X O 80/1, Dual AW winner who posted a useful effort when second in 6f Ascot Group 3 last May. Lightly raced since, weakening final 1f when fourth of 6 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 40/1) 16 days ago. Assessor has relinquished his grip a little more. Group 3 placed last May but opposable on the balance of his form. |
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8th (3) (33/1 -200%) Mums Tipple |
33/1(-200%) | (3) Mums Tipple 33/1, Stepped up on comeback run this time last winter when winning class 2 handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 12 months ago. Cracking fourth in Wokingham followed in June but form tailed-off in trio of starts on turf/AW thereafter. Needs to hit the ground running back from a break. Two AW wins last winter but absent since a below-par run at Wolverhampton in September. |
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9th (7) (15/2 -25%) Silky Wilkie |
15/2(-25%) | (7) Silky Wilkie 15/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 7/2, respectable 2½ lengths fourth of 8 to One Night Stand in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 20 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form and handy draw to operate from returned to 6f. On a good mark; yet to find his best this winter but the type to come good soon. |
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10th (1) (7/1 -75%) Flaming Rib |
7/1(-75%) | (1) Flaming Rib 7/1, Smart colt who kickstarted 2023 with victory in 6f Doha conditions event. Below par thereafter though, 5¼ lengths seventh of 9 to Lezoo in listed race (12/1) at Newmarket (6f, good) in August. Gelded since and interestingly re-united with Oisin Murphy ahead of return/AW debut. Smart sprinter on his day; this is less demanding than he's used to; yard in form; claims. |
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11th (4) (12/1 +0%) Badri |
12/1(+0%) | (4) Badri 12/1, C&D winner who scored 4 times for Ruth Carr last year and continued good work for new yard, career-best display when winning 13-runner handicap at Ascot (5f) in October. Absent since but worth noting he's gone well fresh in the past. Respected. Had fine year as a 6yo; tough return but he goes well fresh and could continue to progress. |
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12th (10) (11/1 +8%) One Night Stand |
11/1(+8%) | (10) One Night Stand 11/1, Speedy sort who added to his tally over 5f here in January and came in for a well-judged ride as he repeated the feat at Wolverhampton (5.1f) last month. Seemed to find listed Hever Stakes too much 6 days ago and whilst this more suitable, a well-run race at this trip could stretch him. Three 5f handicap wins this winter, two of them here; others stronger over this trip. |
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BATAL DUBAI had Chipstead and The X O behind when failing to justify favouritism by less than a length at Kempton, and he has been kindly left on the same mark. Harry Charlton's colt is progressing nicely and can continue that forward momentum. Mums Tipple is a capable performer on his day and even though much more was expected of him when last seen at Wolverhampton in September, he returns off a 1lb lower mark and could have a say. Last-time-out Ascot winner Badri is just one other to note.
Plenty arrive with claims and it could pay to side with BALDOMERO. He arrives on a long losing run but turned in another solid display when beaten on the nod over 7f here 3 weeks ago (form has been franked) and with the return to sprinting holding no fears, all looks set fair for another big run in first-time blinkers. Silky Wilkie, from a handy draw and back at 6f, can be expected to feature, with Batal Dubai and Flaming Rib (gelded since his last run) just a couple of others to consider.
Kinta can go well with the hood back on but BATAL DUBAI is still improving and that doesn't apply to the majority of his rivals.
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) (7/4 +65%) Spartan Army |
7/4(+65%) | (8) Spartan Army 7/4, C&D winner. 9/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 6 days ago, plenty in hand. Now pitched into a stronger race under a penalty but he should make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick. C&D scorer on AW debut, then followed up at Southwell last week; likely to improve further. |
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2nd (3) (10/1 -25%) Prydwen |
10/1(-25%) | (3) Prydwen 10/1, Course winner. Six wins from 23 Flat runs. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 4/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 27 days ago. Place possibilities. Made late headway at Kempton on reappearance; still not fully exposed over staying trips. |
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3rd (9) (5/1 -25%) Vaguely Royal |
5/1(-25%) | (9) Vaguely Royal 5/1, Three wins from 7 runs last year. Fifth of 6 in handicap (9/4) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 13 days ago. Up in trip for this polytrack debut and cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs to get back on track. Disappointing last time but may rebound provided he takes well to first-time headgear. |
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4th (11) (9/1 -13%) Red Flyer |
9/1(-13%) | (11) Red Flyer 9/1, Course winner. Latest win at Kempton in January. Good neck second of 9 to Spartan Army in handicap at this C&D (AW, 10/3) 26 days ago, well positioned. Likely to be on the premises once more. Consistent on AW; ties in closely with Spartan Army on C&D running last time; shortlisted. |
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5th (6) (6/1 +33%) Duty Of Care |
6/1(+33%) | (6) Duty Of Care 6/1, 17/2, good second of 11 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 27 days ago, running on. Had several of these behind that day and he has to enter calculations off the same mark here. Largely solid record over 2m on AW (all at Kempton); creditable second last time. |
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6th (13) (12/1 +14%) First Emperor |
12/1(+14%) | (13) First Emperor 12/1, 20/1, creditable 2½ lengths third of 13 to Spartan Army in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 6 days ago, needing stiffer test. Looks vulnerable from a win point of view. Ran creditably in races won by Spartan Army the last twice; could go well again. |
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7th (14) (18/1 -13%) God Of Thunder |
18/1(-13%) | (14) God Of Thunder 18/1, Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Kempton (12f) 30 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Significantly up in trip and will need to raise his game if he's to emerge on top here. Consistent sort at up to 1m5f; goes into unknown territory upped in distance/grade. |
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8th (1) (18/1 -200%) Spirit Mixer |
18/1(-200%) | (1) Spirit Mixer 18/1, 11/2, bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Musselburgh (14f, good to soft). Wellbeing has to be taken on trust following a 10-month absence but he has performed well all 4 previous starts on the AW and is one to keep an eye on. Absent since last April; went close in the 2022 Northumberland Plate on last AW attempt. |
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9th (5) (150/1 -582%) Frozen |
150/1(-582%) | (5) Frozen 150/1, Won 5-runner minor event at Lyon La Soie (10.7f, evens) when last seen in November. Significantly up in trip on debut for new yard (sports a first-time tongue strap) and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Formerly trained on the continent; has stamina to prove at this trip on British debut. |
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10th (10) (28/1 -75%) Diamond Bay |
28/1(-75%) | (10) Diamond Bay 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in September. 12/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 27 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Five wins on AW; not in top form since the last success and can be opposed. |
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11th (12) (125/1 -468%) Crescent Lake |
125/1(-468%) | (12) Crescent Lake 125/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Last of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Sandown (14f, good). Off 6 months and this assignment demands a career-best from this 7-y-o. Enough to prove at this level on first Flat attempt over 2m; on career-high mark. |
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12th (2) (25/1 -25%) Fleurman |
25/1(-25%) | (2) Fleurman 25/1, Two wins from 5 runs last year. 16/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 27 days ago. Eased 2 lb, which will help, but others make more appeal for win purposes all the same. Only fourth at Kempton last month and appears held by Duty Of Care on that effort. |
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13th (4) (16/1 -33%) Solent Gateway |
16/1(-33%) | (4) Solent Gateway 16/1, Creditable third of 14 in handicap at York (16.2f, good to firm, 14/1), having run of race. Off 6 months and likely to find a few of these too good. Useful stayer whose AW record includes a good third in the 2022 Northumberland Plate. |
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SPARTAN ARMY comfortably took care of a hot favourite and First Emperor (third) at Southwell last weekend. The son of Highland Reel also had First Emperor behind him prior to that when just denying Red Flyer here, and he looks well placed to record the hat-trick. Vaguely Royal is taking a step up in distance, but has first-time cheekpieces applied and it would be no surprise to see him get involved.
A chance is taken on the fitness of SPIRIT MIXER, who was a terrific second in the 2022 Northumberland Plate off just a 1 lb lower mark on his latest start on the all-weather. He was below par in a valuable Musselburgh handicap on his sole start of last year but resumes with his yard among the winners. The hat-trick seeking Spartan Army is greatly respected, while Duty of Care and Red Flyer are others to consider.
It's worth sticking with SPARTAN ARMY, who has taken really well to AW. Red Flyer is second choice.
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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Felix |
(4) (10/1 -54%)10/1(-54%) | (4) Felix 10/1, 4/1 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Should make his presence felt. Solid efforts in defeat this winter & many of his best runs have come over C&D; e-w claims. |
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1st (7) (9/4 +50%) Penzance |
9/4(+50%) | (7) Penzance 9/4, 6/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 60 days ago, rallying. 4 lb nudge fair enough and he has to be taken seriously in his bid for a fourth win in a row. Won his last 3 and a 4lb rise for his latest win, which has worked out well, seems lenient. |
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2nd (11) (14/1 -27%) Old Peculier |
14/1(-27%) | (11) Old Peculier 14/1, 10/11, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Dundalk (8f) 45 days ago, soon clear. Evidently at the top of his game and stepping back up in trip won't be a problem but this mark could be a stumbling block. 3-3 since fitted with blinkers; whopping 13lb rise for latest; hangs right; up in class. |
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3rd (9) (33/1 -32%) Youthful King |
33/1(-32%) | (9) Youthful King 33/1, Course winner. 12/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 34 days ago. Others make more appeal form a win point of view. Front-runner; chance on last year's best efforts but likely vulnerable from the worst draw. |
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4th (10) (17/2 +6%) Wadacre Gomez |
17/2(+6%) | (10) Wadacre Gomez 17/2, Five wins from 16 Flat runs. Three wins from 12 runs last year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (10/3) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 14 days ago. High on the shortlist. Improving handicapper but he's into stronger company now and there are other front-runners. |
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5th (2) (12/1 -85%) Diderot |
12/1(-85%) | (2) Diderot 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Chelmsford City in December. 7/1, 2¼ lengths third of 5 to Dear My Friend in listed race at this course (8f, AW) 26 days ago, nearest finish. Back up in trip and not without each-way hope. Has big-field C&D handicap form and he comes here in good form; one for the shortlist. |
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6th (8) (14/1 +13%) Civil Law |
14/1(+13%) | (8) Civil Law 14/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 11/4, good 2½ lengths third of 10 to Wadacre Gomez in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 14 days ago. Each-way shout. Comes here in top form but his current handicap mark looks tough. |
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7th (1) (8/1 -33%) Base Note |
8/1(-33%) | (1) Base Note 8/1, C&D winner. Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. Fifth of 6 in minor event at Southwell (11.1f, 5/1) 36 days ago. Looks vulnerable under top-weight. Good record in AW handicaps; not straightforward but still commands plenty of respect. |
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8th (13) (66/1 -313%) Qaasid |
66/1(-313%) | (13) Qaasid 66/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 8/1) 13 days ago. Back up in trip and he's opposable. Ran well over C&D on Good Friday and now 2lb lower; well held in both runs back from break. |
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9th (6) (5/1 +44%) Dragon Icon |
5/1(+44%) | (6) Dragon Icon 5/1, Course winner. One win from 1 run last year. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 9/1) 23 days ago, left with too much to do. This step up in trip looks a good move and he's one to be interested in. Unexposed and did some good late work at Kempton last time; tricky draw to contend with. |
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10th (3) (22/1 -57%) Zealot |
22/1(-57%) | (3) Zealot 22/1, Eight wins from 17 Flat runs. Four wins from 5 runs last year. Last of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 22/1) 13 days ago, slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter. Seven wins last winter, climbing 40lb in the weights; low-key return two weeks ago though. |
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11th (12) (25/1 +0%) Dayzee |
25/1(+0%) | (12) Dayzee 25/1, Three wins from 6 runs last year. Respectable third of 8 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D (AW) 41 days ago. No more than an each-way squeak. Two solid runs for new connections but she's in much deeper today. |
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12th (5) (9/2 +40%) Talis Evolvere |
9/2(+40%) | (5) Talis Evolvere 9/2, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win at Kempton in January. 10/3, good second of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, AW) 41 days ago, having run of race. Up in trip and another bold show anticipated. Improving handicapper; good 2nd over 1m here latest; up 3lb & stamina for 1m2f untested. |
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PENZANCE brought up the hat-trick on just his fourth start for this yard at Newcastle on New Year's Day and, upped a further 4lb, he can continue on his upward trajectory. Old Peculier may prove the main danger after completing a three-timer of his own at Dundalk, over a variety of distances, although a career-high mark does pose a question. Dayzee has acquitted herself well since joining Barry Brennan and she may outrun her forecast odds.
This step up in trip could be just the ticket for DRAGON ICON, who did mighty well to finish as close as he did over a mile at Kempton last month. With just five starts under his belt, there should be better to come from this 4-y-o. Penzance and Wadacre Gomez are likely to emerge as dangers, while cases can also be made for Felix and Talis Evolvere.
Base Note and Diderot can go well but conceding plenty of weight to the rapid improver PENZANCE may be beyond them.
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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King's Code |
(4) (10/1 -67%)10/1(-67%) | (4) King's Code 10/1, Gained a seventh win since last June when seeing off 10 rivals at Kempton (1m) 12 days ago, showing a typically good attitude. Likely to give his usual good account. Flourished for this yard, winning six times since August; needs to improve again here. |
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1st (1) (2/1 +27%) Dear My Friend |
2/1(+27%) | (1) Dear My Friend 2/1, 11/8, career best when winning 5-runner C&D listed race 26 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Nine Tenths, readily. An even better effort will be needed under a big weight back in a handicap but he's unlikely to give up his unbeaten AW record without a fight. 3-3 on AW, including a Listed C&D win last month; up in weights but a major player. |
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2nd (5) (4/1 +11%) Mclean House |
4/1(+11%) | (5) Mclean House 4/1, Had something in hand when winning course handicaps over 7f and this trip last month. Capable of better again and major player under a 5 lb penalty. Good strike-rate and has potential for more at 1m; not well in under penalty but feared. |
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3rd (3) (5/2 +29%) Kingdom Come |
5/2(+29%) | (3) Kingdom Come 5/2, Three wins from 6 runs last year. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f, 5/6) on reappearance 13 days ago. Considered. Good record on AW and likely to stay 1m around here; needs serious consideration. |
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4th (8) (13/2 +19%) Dingle |
13/2(+19%) | (8) Dingle 13/2, Course winner. Latest win at Newcastle in January. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Newcastle (1m) 13 days ago. Won't be too far away if in similar form. Comes here in good form and conditions won't be a hindrance; set for another bold bid. |
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5th (6) (50/1 -25%) Tadreeb |
50/1(-25%) | (6) Tadreeb 50/1, Course winner. 9/1, bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f) when last seen 13 months ago. Returns in a hot race. Absent for 412 days and 1m hasn't looked his trip; easy enough to swerve. |
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6th (9) (11/1 +21%) Trip To Rome |
11/1(+21%) | (9) Trip To Rome 11/1, Won a 7f Kempton novice last May (final start for Ed Dunlop) and made a positive start for his new yard when good third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Promising stable/handicap debut last month (7f); this trip should suit; brings low mileage. |
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7th (2) (16/1 -45%) Bopedro |
16/1(-45%) | (2) Bopedro 16/1, Latest win at Newmarket in August. 4 lengths fourth of 5 to Dear My Friend in listed race over C&D 26 days ago. Visor back on. Strong handicap form last season; not at best here last month but should be sharper today. |
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7th (10) (33/1 -175%) Larado |
33/1(-175%) | (10) Larado 33/1, C&D winner last month. 17/2, creditable 2¼ lengths fifth of 9 to Mclean House back here 11 days ago. Visor back on. C&D win last month but only fifth behind Mclean House in his follow-up bid. |
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KING'S CODE supplemented a Southwell success at Kempton recently and even with a 5lb penalty to shoulder, David Evans' progressive four-year-old gets the vote to bring up the hat-trick. Dear My Friend, another on a three-timer, will no doubt be popular given his impressive record of three wins from as many starts on artificial surfaces, and he can give the selection most to think about. McLean House, also penalised and arriving on the back of a couple of course triumphs, warrants respect too.
Another really competitive handicap to conclude. MCLEAN HOUSE can take the next step up the ladder and complete a course hat-trick but there are a host of possible dangers, headed by Dear My Friend, so impressive in a C&D listed race recently, Kingdom Come and King's Code.
Dear My Friend and KINGDOM COME appeal most and the step up in trip could spark another surge of progress from the selection.
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