There were 46 Races on Saturday 10th April 2021 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Chepstow, 8 races at Dundalk, 8 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Aintree, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
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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 (11) (3/1 +25%) Peat Moss |
3/1(+25%) | (11) Peat Moss 3/1, 3/1, ran well back on the Flat after 10 weeks off when second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 37 days ago. Visor back on. Leading claims from just a 2 lb higher mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (6) (2.75/1 +17%) Reeceltic |
2.75/1(+17%) | (6) Reeceltic 2.75/1, Visored for 1st time, shaped with far more promise than previously when third of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Kempton (12f) 14 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Has to be taken seriously. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (10) (33/1 +0%) Smith |
33/1(+0%) | (10) Smith 33/1, 125/1, considerate reappearance when twelfth of 16 in handicap at this course (12f, AW) 35 days ago, not knocked about. Significantly up in trip. This run should reveal more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (7) (10/1 -25%) Looking For Carl |
10/1(-25%) | (7) Looking For Carl 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2018. Soon back to form when third of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (16f, 9/1) 23 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (2) (9/1 -6%) Estrela Star |
9/1(-6%) | (2) Estrela Star 9/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Twelve runs since last win. 12/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 28 days ago, slowly away. Has dropped to a tempting mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (9) (8/1 +27%) French Mix |
8/1(+27%) | (9) French Mix 8/1, Course winner. 4/1, proved to be a disappointment after a 6-week absence when sixth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 75 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Merits consideration from this mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (4) (16/1 +0%) Uncle Bernie |
16/1(+0%) | (4) Uncle Bernie 16/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner here in January. 25/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 50 days ago, nearest finish after not ideally placed. Each-way claims. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (13) (80/1 -60%) Glencoe Boy |
80/1(-60%) | (13) Glencoe Boy 80/1, Winless after 15 starts. 400/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at this course (10f, AW) 36 days ago. Significantly up in trip but easy to look elsewhere. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (12) (11/1 -10%) Maazel |
11/1(-10%) | (12) Maazel 11/1, Course winner. Two wins from 47 Flat runs. 25/1, ran respectably when fifth of 16 in handicap at this course (12f, AW) 35 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive for win purposes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (3) (6.5/1 +19%) Bird For Life |
6.5/1(+19%) | (3) Bird For Life 6.5/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. 11/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 28 days ago, slowly away. Possibly not quite putting it all in at present so others preferred. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (1) (40/1 -122%) Gavlar |
40/1(-122%) | (1) Gavlar 40/1, Course winner. First run since leaving William Knight when twelfth of 13 in handicap (28/1) at Kempton (16f). Off 145 days. Visor back on. Others have achieved more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (8) (18/1 -29%) Amanto |
18/1(-29%) | (8) Amanto 18/1, C&D winner. Again ran below form when sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 14/1) 31 days ago, fading final 1f. Must bounce back to feature. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
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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 (1) (2.25/1 +25%) Shecandoo |
2.25/1(+25%) | (1) Shecandoo 2.25/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap (4/1) at this course (6f, AW) 29 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Should continue to give a good account, but handicapper seems to have her measure. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (6) (7.5/1 -25%) Lady Florence |
7.5/1(-25%) | (6) Lady Florence 7.5/1, C&D winner. 15/2, run best excused after 6 months off when eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 35 days ago, left poorly placed out wide in mid-field. Shortlist material from this sort of mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (20/1 +0%) Bernie's Boy |
20/1(+0%) | (4) Bernie's Boy 20/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Again ran poorly when sixth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 6/1) 28 days ago. Down to a potentially lenient mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (14/1 -40%) Edge Of The Bay |
14/1(-40%) | (3) Edge Of The Bay 14/1, 7/2, below form fourth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f), doing too much too soon. Off 163 days. Can give a good account but others preferred for win purposes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (2) (3/1 +14%) Requited |
3/1(+14%) | (2) Requited 3/1, C&D winner. Not in the same form as previously when eleventh of 12 in handicap (6/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 14 days ago, doing too much too soon. Not taken lightly back at the minimum trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (9) (6.5/1 +28%) Lethal Blast |
6.5/1(+28%) | (9) Lethal Blast 6.5/1, 16/1, shaped as if better for run on first start since leaving Paul George when fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 15 days ago. Must improve to feature but not dismissed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (10) (12/1 -85%) Oh So Nice |
12/1(-85%) | (10) Oh So Nice 12/1, Again ran below form when sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 11/1) 26 days ago, ridden too aggressively. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (8) (40/1 -150%) Fairy Fast |
40/1(-150%) | (8) Fairy Fast 40/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2019. Visored for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap (80/1) at this C&D (AW). Off 95 days. Not easy to make a case for. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (7) (8/1 +0%) Terri Rules |
8/1(+0%) | (7) Terri Rules 8/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2019. Possibly found the race coming too soon (second outing back from a break) when fifth of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 3/1) 29 days ago. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Handicap 5 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) (5.5/1 +45%) Duke Of Firenze |
5.5/1(+45%) | (6) Duke Of Firenze 5.5/1, Likeable veteran. Below form last 3 starts but is back on a workable mark as a result. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (5) (1.62/1 +19%) Newyorkstateofmind |
1.62/1(+19%) | (5) Newyorkstateofmind 1.62/1, Latest win here in November. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap (11/4) at this C&D (AW), left poorly placed. Off 118 days. Not one to write off. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (1) (3/1 -84%) Outrage |
3/1(-84%) | (1) Outrage 3/1, Resumed winning ways in 5-runner handicap at this C&D (AW) 43 days ago, overcoming positional bias. 4 lb higher mark means he needs to pull out a bit more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (4) (8.5/1 +23%) Just Glamorous |
8.5/1(+23%) | (4) Just Glamorous 8.5/1, Dual winner in 2020 and run best excused final outing having been very slowly away. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (2) (3.5/1 -5%) Recon Mission |
3.5/1(-5%) | (2) Recon Mission 3.5/1, C&D winner in December, but proved too free when below form over 6f here last time. Must bounce back. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
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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 (5) (3/1 +45%) Fierospeed |
3/1(+45%) | (5) Fierospeed 3/1, Lightly-raced sort who opened his account in 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 3/1) 12 days ago. Not taken lightly despite 4 lb rise. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (1.75/1 +7%) Classical Wave |
1.75/1(+7%) | (3) Classical Wave 1.75/1, Most progressive sort for new yard who cosily landed 7-runner handicap (11/4) at this C&D (AW) 24 days ago. Up another 9 lb but he looks the one to beat in his hat-trick bid. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (11/1 -38%) Crimewave |
11/1(-38%) | (4) Crimewave 11/1, 3-time C&D winner, latest in January, but only fifth of 6 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 43 days ago. Visor refitted and sort to bounce back. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (1) (28/1 -133%) El Ghazwani |
28/1(-133%) | (1) El Ghazwani 28/1, 6-time C&D winner. Now below last winning mark but he needs to shrug off last of 6 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 11/1) 43 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (7) (22/1 -38%) Family Fortunes |
22/1(-38%) | (7) Family Fortunes 22/1, Course winner but it's now seventeen runs since his last victory in 2019. 16/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 24 days ago. Up in trip and bit more needed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (2) (2/1 -14%) Secret Victory |
2/1(-14%) | (2) Secret Victory 2/1, Scored at Wolverhampton before good third of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good) 13 days ago. Can give another good account off an unchanged mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (6) (50/1 -127%) Avarice |
50/1(-127%) | (6) Avarice 50/1, Winner at Fairyhouse in October for Ger Lyons. 25/1, last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 21 days ago. Makes polytrack debut with something to prove for his new yard. |
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Witheford Barrier Trials 13th April Handicap 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 (8) (3/1 +40%) Devizes |
3/1(+40%) | (8) Devizes 3/1, C&D winner. 5/2, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 14 days ago. This consistent type should be on the premises once again, for all that this represents a step up in class. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (5) (2/1 +40%) Where's Tom |
2/1(+40%) | (5) Where's Tom 2/1, Lightly-raced C&D winner. Good second of 14 in handicap (15/2) at Kempton (12f) 70 days ago. Nudged up 3 lb, but merits consideration all the same. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (5.5/1 -57%) Potenza |
5.5/1(-57%) | (4) Potenza 5.5/1, 10/3, very good second of 9 in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) 24 days ago. Went close on latest start in this sphere at Doncaster in October and he's 3 lb lower back on the AW. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (7) (5.5/1 -10%) Ministerial |
5.5/1(-10%) | (7) Ministerial 5.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 14 in maiden at Chelmsford City (10f, 80/1) on final start of 2020. In good hands and improvement anticipated now that he goes down the handicap route. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (1) (8/1 +11%) Renardeau |
8/1(+11%) | (1) Renardeau 8/1, Three-time C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2020. Last of 5 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 8/1) 22 days ago. Claims if able to bounce back. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (6) (50/1 -79%) Cry Wolf |
50/1(-79%) | (6) Cry Wolf 50/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2019. 7/1, last of 5 in handicap at Chelmsford City (16f). Watching brief advised here on the back of a 13-month absence. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (2) (50/1 -52%) Viaduct |
50/1(-52%) | (2) Viaduct 50/1, One win from 3 runs last year. Fifteenth of 16 in handicap (150/1) at Doncaster (10.2f, good) 13 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|PU| (3) (8/1 -129%) Arctic Sea |
8/1(-129%) | (3) Arctic Sea 8/1, Won 7-runner handicap at this C&D (AW, 18/1) 50 days ago, having run of race. Needs to pull out more in order to follow up off this 3 lb higher mark. |
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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 (6) (28/1 -75%) Woggle |
28/1(-75%) | (6) Woggle 28/1, Temperamental sort. Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 7/1, last of 7 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to soft). Off 20 months. Significantly up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (7) (0.53/1 +42%) Day Trader |
0.53/1(+42%) | (7) Day Trader 0.53/1, Fair colt. 14/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 10 days ago. Worth considering in a very thin race. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (8) (6.5/1 -8%) Mandm |
6.5/1(-8%) | (8) Mandm 6.5/1, Haafhd colt. Dam, 5f/6f (including at 2 yrs) winner, out of 7f winner (stayed 9.4f) L'Estable Fleurie. One to consider if strong in the betting first time out. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (1) (6/1 -80%) Sherpa Trail |
6/1(-80%) | (1) Sherpa Trail 6/1, Lightly-raced winner. One win from 3 runs last year. Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Ed Walker when last of 12 in handicap (125/1) at Kempton (8f) 84 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (5) (33/1 -65%) Stopdworldnletmeof |
33/1(-65%) | (5) Stopdworldnletmeof 33/1, Poor gelding. Remains a maiden after 46 Flat runs. 66/1, seventh of 10 in minor event at Kempton (8f) 24 days ago, finding little. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|F| (3) (11/1 -10%) Mindurownbusiness |
11/1(-10%) | (3) Mindurownbusiness 11/1, C&D winner. Eight wins from 19 Flat runs. 125/1, last of 7 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 35 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|U| (4) (16/1 +36%) Rocky Sea |
16/1(+36%) | (4) Rocky Sea 16/1, Twice-raced maiden on Flat. 250/1, eighth of 9 in minor event at Kempton (8f) 10 days ago, very slowly away. |
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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 (5) (6.5/1 +13%) Adelita |
6.5/1(+13%) | (5) Adelita 6.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 13 in maiden (7/1) at this C&D (AW). Off 137 days. May improve from debut at the second attempt. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (6) (9/1 -157%) Enfranchise |
9/1(-157%) | (6) Enfranchise 9/1, Invincible Spirit filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 1½m Ennistown and 6f-1½m winner Above Normal. Of obvious interest on debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (1) (2.25/1 -13%) Ajrad |
2.25/1(-13%) | (1) Ajrad 2.25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/4, creditable third of 10 in minor event at Chelmsford City (7f). Off 168 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (4) (1/1 +20%) Lafan |
1/1(+20%) | (4) Lafan 1/1, Promising type. 14/1, fourth of 11 in minor event at Doncaster (7f, good) on debut 13 days ago. Open to progress, so makes plenty of appeal. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (2) (28/1 +44%) Dembe |
28/1(+44%) | (2) Dembe 28/1, Once-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on, last of 4 in minor event (40/1) at Newcastle (8f) on debut 72 days ago. Hard to make a case for. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (3) (28/1 +30%) English Spirit |
28/1(+30%) | (3) English Spirit 28/1, Swiss Spirit gelding. Half-brother to 6f-7f winner Island Cloud and 7f winner Island Sound. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (8) (66/1 +34%) Sophie |
66/1(+34%) | (8) Sophie 66/1, 1,800 gns yearling, Farhh filly. Dam maiden (should have stayed beyond 1½m) half-sister to useful 11.6f-15f winner (stayed 21f) Poyle Thomas. Wears visor. |
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Fillies' 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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Far From A Ruby |
(6) (5/1 +9%)5/1(+9%) | (6) Far From A Ruby 5/1, Creditable second of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 14 days ago, conceding first run. Going the right way and capable of defying this mark when things drop right. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (5) (9/1 +10%) Wolflet |
9/1(+10%) | (5) Wolflet 9/1, 16/1, 4 lengths fifth of 7 to Princesse Animale in handicap at this course (8f, AW) 22 days ago, doing too much too soon. Likely to strip fitter for that, so not totally discounted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (3.33/1 +5%) Fauvette |
3.33/1(+5%) | (3) Fauvette 3.33/1, Lightly-raced winner. Didn't need to improve to win 8-runner minor event (4/5) at Kempton (6f), driven out. Off 136 days. Makes handicap debut. More required. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (1.25/1 +34%) Princesse Animale |
1.25/1(+34%) | (4) Princesse Animale 1.25/1, 5/2, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (8f, AW) 22 days ago, having more in hand than the bare result implies. Hat-trick is on the cards. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (1) (16/1 -113%) Nawafeth |
16/1(-113%) | (1) Nawafeth 16/1, Winner at Dundalk in October. Hooded for 1st time, third of 5 in handicap (11/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 4 days ago. Back down in trip. Visor on 1st time. Easy to look elsewhere. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (2) (8/1 -100%) Vivency |
8/1(-100%) | (2) Vivency 8/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Kempton in January. 11/4, fourth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 63 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Needs to do more from this mark, but she's still unexposed. |
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