There were 43 Races on Tuesday 27th April 2021 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Yarmouth, 7 races at Brighton, 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Ayr, 7 races at Nottingham, 7 races at Lingfield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Follow At The Races On Twitter Handicap 13 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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Bonus |
(2) (6.5/1 +0%)6.5/1(+0%) | (2) Bonus 6.5/1, 16/1, ran one of his better races when sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, AW) 20 days ago. Up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Treaty Of Dingle |
(4) (6.5/1 +28%)6.5/1(+28%) | (4) Treaty Of Dingle 6.5/1, Ran one of this season's better races fitted with first-time cheekpieces when third of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 7 days ago, though was well positioned. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bay May |
(5) (10/1 +0%)10/1(+0%) | (5) Bay May 10/1, Went backwards from her reappearance when ninth of 14 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good) 21 days ago, but it's still early days with her. Cheekpieces on 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Music Major |
(11) (11/1 +0%)11/1(+0%) | (11) Music Major 11/1, 3-time C&D winner who ran respectably when eighth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 38 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bright View |
(10) (12/1 +0%)12/1(+0%) | (10) Bright View 12/1, Modest maiden who ran respectably when sixth of 14 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good) 21 days ago. This slightly shorter trip will suit better. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weardiditallgorong |
(13) (12/1 +0%)12/1(+0%) | (13) Weardiditallgorong 12/1, Modest handicapper. Ran creditably back from 16 months off when fifth in 16-runner event at Navan in October but disappointing both runs after. Off 165 days and new yard here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Warrior |
(1) (14/1 +0%)14/1(+0%) | (1) The Warrior 14/1, 4-time course winner who found his good run of form coming to a halt here 20 days ago. Must bounce back. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Art For Art's Sake |
(8) (16/1 +0%)16/1(+0%) | (8) Art For Art's Sake 16/1, Well held on handicap debut at Kempton in September so this step up in trip needs to bring about improvement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hi There Silver |
(12) (25/1 +0%)25/1(+0%) | (12) Hi There Silver 25/1, One win from 34 Flat runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2019. Ninth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Kempton (12f). Off 92 days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hotcity |
(9) (50/1 +0%)50/1(+0%) | (9) Hotcity 50/1, Modest maiden who was well held on her handicap debut at Wolverhampton when last seen in September. Switches to polytrack now and must improve. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (6) (5.5/1 -10%) Captain Pugwash |
5.5/1(-10%) | (6) Captain Pugwash 5.5/1, Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 13/2) 46 days ago, going about things in a better manner than he did at Chelmsford on penultimate start. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (3/1 -9%) Headley George |
3/1(-9%) | (3) Headley George 3/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in March. Creditable second of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 7/4) 19 days ago. Likely to give another good account. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (7) (14/1 -27%) Junoesque |
14/1(-27%) | (7) Junoesque 14/1, C&D winner who looked a bit rusty after 12 weeks off when eleventh of 14 in handicap at Bath (11.6f, good) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and not ruled out if coming on for that run. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Witheford Barrier Trials At Lingfield Park 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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Glencora |
(1) (3/1 -33%)3/1(-33%) | (1) Glencora 3/1, Ended last year with ready victory in 10-runner handicap at Kempton (11f) by ½ length from Cafe Milano. Returns on a decent mark and is one for the shortlist. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Almost You |
(7) (4/1 +0%)4/1(+0%) | (7) Almost You 4/1, Winner at Kempton in January. Ninth of 14 in handicap (4/6) at Kempton (11f) 18 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Angels Roc |
(9) (11/1 +0%)11/1(+0%) | (9) Angels Roc 11/1, Hooded for 1st time, eighth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 9/1) 31 days ago, not knocked about. Remains low-mileage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pillars Of Earth |
(4) (11/1 +0%)11/1(+0%) | (4) Pillars Of Earth 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, seventh of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford City (10f) 25 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Limited appeal. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Savitar |
(13) (14/1 -17%)14/1(-17%) | (13) Savitar 14/1, Course winner. One win from 21 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2019. Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (11f) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others preferred. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cafe Milano |
(12) (16/1 +0%)16/1(+0%) | (12) Cafe Milano 16/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 8/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 26 days ago. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Estrela Star |
(8) (16/1 +11%)16/1(+11%) | (8) Estrela Star 16/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (9/1) at this course (15.8f, AW) 17 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers back on. Needs a couple of these to falter. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ruskin Red |
(10) (18/1 +28%)18/1(+28%) | (10) Ruskin Red 18/1, Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Bath (8f, good, 25/1) 21 days ago, very slowly away. Significantly back up in trip. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ebqaa |
(15) (33/1 -32%)33/1(-32%) | (15) Ebqaa 33/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2019. Seventh of 8 in handicap (40/1) at Southwell (12.1f). Off 119 days. Hard to recommend. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chandon Elysees |
(11) (50/1 -25%)50/1(-25%) | (11) Chandon Elysees 50/1, First run since leaving Gary Moore when last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 150/1) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Hard to fancy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tilsworth Lukey |
(16) (66/1 +0%)66/1(+0%) | (16) Tilsworth Lukey 66/1, One win from 31 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2018. Eighth of 10 in minor event at Chelmsford City (10f, 20/1) 19 days ago. 1 lb out of the handicap. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (6) (4/1 +0%) Reeceltic |
4/1(+0%) | (6) Reeceltic 4/1, Upped his form a notch since switched to handicapping, latest when second of 12 at this course (15.8f, AW) 17 days ago. Return to this shorter trip should be no issue and holds major claims. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (12/1 +0%) Foresee |
12/1(+0%) | (2) Foresee 12/1, Made the frame on several occasions this year, latest when creditable third of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 31 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (12/1 +0%) Signal Twenty Nine |
12/1(+0%) | (3) Signal Twenty Nine 12/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 14 in maiden (200/1) at this C&D (AW). Off 8 months. Hood on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap 11 Runners
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Air To Air |
(1) (1.2/1 -9%)1.2/1(-9%) | (1) Air To Air 1.2/1, Caught eye when neck second of 10 in handicap (10/11) at Newcastle (7.1f) 32 days ago, travelling powerfully. Gelded since, and remains with potential from an attractive mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chipstead |
(9) (6/1 +0%)6/1(+0%) | (9) Chipstead 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 11 in maiden (7/2) at this C&D (AW), needing stronger gallop. Off 135 days. Makes handicap debut, and open to further progress. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Al Fahdaa |
(3) (10/1 -11%)10/1(-11%) | (3) Al Fahdaa 10/1, Much improved from debut when winning 7f Kempton novice in September. Seemed unsuited by conditions when well beaten in listed event at Newbury next time, so well worth another chance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sweet Bertie |
(2) (14/1 -17%)14/1(-17%) | (2) Sweet Bertie 14/1, Made a successful handicap debut at Wolverhampton in November. Solid third from 5 lb higher there next start, but proved too free last time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Et Tu Brute |
(6) (16/1 -14%)16/1(-14%) | (6) Et Tu Brute 16/1, Fifth of 6 in handicap (11/2) at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 13 days ago, probably needing the run after 6 months off (gelded). Makes polytrack debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Skibo Castle |
(8) (16/1 +0%)16/1(+0%) | (8) Skibo Castle 16/1, Lightly-raced winner who ran below form after 6 months off (gelded) when eighth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm, 25/1) 12 days ago. Makes polytrack debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intrusive |
(10) (50/1 +0%)50/1(+0%) | (10) Intrusive 50/1, 50/1, last of 4 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 18 days ago, looking rusty after 4 months off. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Waterloo Sunset |
(11) (50/1 +0%)50/1(+0%) | (11) Waterloo Sunset 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1 and visored for 1st time, eighth of 9 in nursery at Newmarket (9f, heavy), looking temperamental. Off 178 days. Back down in trip. Plenty to find on form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (4) (14/1 -27%) Bowman |
14/1(-27%) | (4) Bowman 14/1, Won a pair of novice events in first half of 2020 but went the wrong way after. Has been gelded since last seen. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (7) (20/1 +0%) Rhoscolyn |
20/1(+0%) | (7) Rhoscolyn 20/1, Gelded/had wind op prior to finishing last of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on yard debut 22 days ago. He's fairly weighted judged on the pick of his 2-y-o efforts and not one to write off. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (5) (6/1 -9%) Action Hero |
6/1(-9%) | (5) Action Hero 6/1, Winner at Southwell in January but showed signs of temperament when only fourth of 6 on Beverley handicap debut since. |
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British EBF Premier Fillies' 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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True Scarlet |
(3) (3/1 +25%)3/1(+25%) | (3) True Scarlet 3/1, Promising sort who ended last term with very good fourth of 12 in handicap over C&D. Should have more to offer in this campaign. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wait For The Lord |
(1) (4/1 +0%)4/1(+0%) | (1) Wait For The Lord 4/1, C&D winner who shaped better than bare result when eighth in handicap at Ripon (9.8f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Remains low-mileage and must enter calculations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dulcima |
(5) (25/1 +11%)25/1(+11%) | (5) Dulcima 25/1, Lightly-raced winner. Last of 6 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 12/1) 39 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving K. R. Burke. Tongue strap on 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (4) (5/1 -25%) Lottie Marie |
5/1(-25%) | (4) Lottie Marie 5/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 3/1) 85 days ago, just holding on. Should give another good account. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (1.38/1 -25%) Kaleidoscopic |
1.38/1(-25%) | (2) Kaleidoscopic 1.38/1, Dual winner last season who found further improvement when second of 5 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good to firm) on return 21 days ago. 2 lb higher now but not taken lightly. |
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Download The At The Races App 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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Charlie Arthur |
(2) (2.25/1 -13%)2.25/1(-13%) | (2) Charlie Arthur 2.25/1, Enhanced his excellent record on fibresand when winning 4-runner handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 13/8) 47 days ago, forging clear. Should be bang there again if seeing out this longer trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gentleman At Arms |
(3) (2.5/1 +0%)2.5/1(+0%) | (3) Gentleman At Arms 2.5/1, Gained reward for consistency with game victory in 8-runner handicap at Newbury in October. Makes seasonal return from a 3 lb higher mark but should remain competitive if ready to roll. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Valse Au Taillons |
(5) (10/1 +17%)10/1(+17%) | (5) Valse Au Taillons 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler who is in top form at present in that sphere, but it's still hard to know what to expect on her belated return to this code. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (4) (9/1 +10%) General Zoff |
9/1(+10%) | (4) General Zoff 9/1, C&D winner who posted a good third at Kempton in November, but wasn't in the same form at Chelmsford on his final outing. Needs to bounce back after a break. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (1) (2.5/1 +0%) True Destiny |
2.5/1(+0%) | (1) True Destiny 2.5/1, C&D winner who hasn't tasted success since June 2019, but dips into a 0-85 now on the back of another wind operation and may strike. |
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Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Novice Stakes 11 Runners
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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Snowalot |
(9) (7.5/1 +0%)7.5/1(+0%) | (9) Snowalot 7.5/1, 40/1, shaped with promise when fourth of 9 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good) on debut, left poorly placed. Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving Thomas Mullins. Should improve. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mr Curiosity |
(8) (11/1 +21%)11/1(+21%) | (8) Mr Curiosity 11/1, Frankel gelding. Brother to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Frankellina. Dam, winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 1m winner), half-sister to smart 1¼m-1¾m winner First In Line. Market for clues. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Didtheyleaveuoutto |
(4) (33/1 -32%)33/1(-32%) | (4) Didtheyleaveuoutto 33/1, Fairly useful jumps winner who showed fair form on Flat debut in February. Unsuited by drop in trip in similar event last time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fort Nelson |
(5) (50/1 +0%)50/1(+0%) | (5) Fort Nelson 50/1, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam, 2m winner who stayed 2¼m, also won over hurdles. Wears blinkers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hanafy |
(6) (66/1 +0%)66/1(+0%) | (6) Hanafy 66/1, Placed once in 2 bumpers. Probably best watched on Flat debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kingmon's Boy |
(7) (66/1 +0%)66/1(+0%) | (7) Kingmon's Boy 66/1, Improved when third on last 2 starts in bumpers but the form is only ordinary. Others preferred on Flat debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vivid Luminosity |
(11) (150/1 -50%)150/1(-50%) | (11) Vivid Luminosity 150/1, Regressive in bumpers and was well held on her Flat debut at Wolverhampton 22 days ago. Tongue strap on for the 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ace Time |
(3) (150/1 -50%)150/1(-50%) | (3) Ace Time 150/1, Modest in bumpers and well held in maiden/novice hurdles. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (1) (2.5/1 -53%) Untold Story |
2.5/1(-53%) | (1) Untold Story 2.5/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning 10-runner novice event at Wolverhampton (12.2f) in December, leading well inside final 1f. Will go on improving. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (1.1/1 +12%) Worthily |
1.1/1(+12%) | (2) Worthily 1.1/1, Made a winning debut in good style at Newbury in June. Tailed off in Epsom Derby a month later and not seen since, but remains with potential. Has been gelded. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (10) (8/1 -7%) Seagulls Nest |
8/1(-7%) | (10) Seagulls Nest 8/1, Fair maiden who posted good second of 8 in novice event (22/1) at this course (10f) on return 20 days ago, needing stiffer test. Will benefit from return to this trip and she's in the mix. |
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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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Where's Tom |
(4) (2.75/1 -22%)2.75/1(-22%) | (4) Where's Tom 2.75/1, C&D winner who has acquitted himself well in both starts this term, latest when close second of 8 in handicap at this course (AW, 12f) 17 days ago. Merits consideration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ravens Ark |
(5) (4/1 -7%)4/1(-7%) | (5) Ravens Ark 4/1, Course winner. Eleventh of 14 in handicap (3/1) at Kempton (12f), having hopeless task from position. Off 6 months. Others preferred. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dolphin Vista |
(6) (16/1 -33%)16/1(-33%) | (6) Dolphin Vista 16/1, 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form eighth of 13 in novice hurdle at Plumpton (15.9f, soft) 134 days ago. Off 134 days. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Retrospect |
(9) (16/1 +0%)16/1(+0%) | (9) Retrospect 16/1, Last of 8 in handicap (18/1) at Leicester (11.8f, heavy). Off 6 months. Still looking for first success. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sherpa Trail |
(8) (50/1 -25%)50/1(-25%) | (8) Sherpa Trail 50/1, One win from 3 runs last year. Fourth of 7 in seller at this course (8f, AW, 6/1) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Something to prove at present. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Derek Duval |
(1) (66/1 +0%)66/1(+0%) | (1) Derek Duval 66/1, 50/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Hard to recommend. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (7) (4.5/1 +0%) Party Island |
4.5/1(+0%) | (7) Party Island 4.5/1, Course winner who found further improvement when third of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good) 31 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Shortlist material. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (3/1 +14%) Spanish Kiss |
3/1(+14%) | (2) Spanish Kiss 3/1, Promising sort who ended last term with good second of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f), running on. Likely more to come this season and must enter calculations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (9/1 -13%) Marion's Boy |
9/1(-13%) | (3) Marion's Boy 9/1, Course winner. Winner here in November. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at this course (10f, AW, 4/1) 88 days ago, hampered. Needs a couple of these to falter. |
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