There were 22 Races on Wednesday 14th December 2022 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Lingfield, 8 races at Dundalk, 7 races at Kempton, 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 (5) (7.5/1 -7%) Smith |
7.5/1(-7%) | (5) Smith 7.5/1, Four-time C&D winner. 125/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Better expected returned to the AW. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (8) (1.5/1 +40%) Reeceltic |
1.5/1(+40%) | (8) Reeceltic 1.5/1, 10/3, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at this C&D (AW) 32 days ago, keeping on well. Shortlist material up 5 lb. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (6.5/1 -18%) Militry Decoration |
6.5/1(-18%) | (3) Militry Decoration 6.5/1, 66/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 16 days ago. That was a promising first run over this trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (6) (14/1 +58%) Gustav Holst |
14/1(+58%) | (6) Gustav Holst 14/1, 16/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (16f) 27 days ago. That was a step up on his previous efforts for this yard. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (4) (5/1 +0%) Russian Rumour |
5/1(+0%) | (4) Russian Rumour 5/1, 12/1, respectable ninth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (21.6f, good to soft) 40 days ago. Excellent second on the level at Newbury prior to that and fully effective on the AW. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (1) (3.33/1 -77%) Arabescato |
3.33/1(-77%) | (1) Arabescato 3.33/1, Four-time course winner. Ninth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Kempton (16f) 14 days ago. Needs to cast that aside but this is a drop in grade. |
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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 (2) (1.88/1 +16%) Justcallmepete |
1.88/1(+16%) | (2) Justcallmepete 1.88/1, Shaped well when third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 18 days ago, left poorly placed and also short of room. Blinkers replace cheekpieces and he's expected to be bang there. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (1) (12/1 -9%) Swiss Pride |
12/1(-9%) | (1) Swiss Pride 12/1, Six-time C&D winner. Latest win here in June. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 18/1) 34 days ago. Just 1 lb above last winning mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (9) (5.5/1 -10%) The Princes Poet |
5.5/1(-10%) | (9) The Princes Poet 5.5/1, Latest win at Kempton in October. 4/1, below form fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 28 days ago, running on ridden with more restraint. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (8) (11/1 -83%) Porfin |
11/1(-83%) | (8) Porfin 11/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 27 runs this year. Seventh of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (3) (5/1 +33%) Lilkian |
5/1(+33%) | (3) Lilkian 5/1, C&D winner. 11/2, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago. Not taken lightly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (6) (25/1 +24%) With Respect |
25/1(+24%) | (6) With Respect 25/1, Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 16/1) 28 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (12) (18/1 -50%) Ramdon Rocks |
18/1(-50%) | (12) Ramdon Rocks 18/1, C&D winner. Cheekpieces on for first time, seventh of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Chelmsford City (6f) 6 days ago. Has work to do. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (5) (12/1 +14%) Show Me A Sunset |
12/1(+14%) | (5) Show Me A Sunset 12/1, 8/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 8 days ago, never carrying a win threat. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (7) (5/1 +38%) Beauzon |
5/1(+38%) | (7) Beauzon 5/1, C&D winner. Hinted at a revival when sixth of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 44 days ago. Now looks ready to cash in on reduced mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (10) (50/1 -52%) Seneca Chief |
50/1(-52%) | (10) Seneca Chief 50/1, 16/1, below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 28 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 (3) (1.38/1 +8%) Maso Bastie |
1.38/1(+8%) | (3) Maso Bastie 1.38/1, Fourth of 13 in maiden (9/2) at Kempton (7f) on debut 26 days ago, not knocked about and finishing with running left. Could improve a lot. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (7) (4/1 +0%) Miss Dolly Rocker |
4/1(+0%) | (7) Miss Dolly Rocker 4/1, Promising type. Third of 14 in novice event at Kempton (8f, 8/1) 35 days ago. Sets the standard and there should be more to come. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (6) (66/1 +0%) Hazel Bear |
66/1(+0%) | (6) Hazel Bear 66/1, Foaled February 10. 20,000 gns yearling, Zoustar filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Feel Good Factor and 1m/8.6f winner Across The Nile. Dam 7f winner (including at 2 yrs). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (2) (3.5/1 +22%) Congresbury |
3.5/1(+22%) | (2) Congresbury 3.5/1, Matched debut form when third of 11 in novice event at Kempton (8f, 3/1) 7 days Unlikely limit has been reached. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (1) (2.75/1 +39%) City Of York |
2.75/1(+39%) | (1) City Of York 2.75/1, Promising individual. Third of 11 in novice event (14/1) at Kempton (8f) 7 days ago, needing stiffer test. Likely to improve. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (8) (250/1 -150%) Zalicia Fire |
250/1(-150%) | (8) Zalicia Fire 250/1, Ninth of 12 in maiden at this C&D (AW, 150/1) on debut 15 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (9) (40/1 +20%) Saratoga Spirit |
40/1(+20%) | (9) Saratoga Spirit 40/1, 16/1, ninth of 13 in maiden at Kempton (7f) on debut 26 days ago, not knocked about. Should have more to offer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (5) (40/1 -371%) Passing Time |
40/1(-371%) | (5) Passing Time 40/1, Last of 14 in novice event at Kempton (8f, 25/1) on debut 28 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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Heer's Sadie |
(12) (14/1 +0%)14/1(+0%) | (12) Heer's Sadie 14/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Fifth of 8 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D (AW) 2 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (4) (16/1 +36%) Evasive Power |
16/1(+36%) | (4) Evasive Power 16/1, Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form sixth of 13 in handicap (20/1) at Kempton (8f) 14 days ago, running on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (7/1 +42%) Starry Eyes |
7/1(+42%) | (2) Starry Eyes 7/1, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 7/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 27 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (1.5/1 +45%) Mcqueen |
1.5/1(+45%) | (3) Mcqueen 1.5/1, Good third (nose behind Ruith Le Tu) of 11 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 10/3) 7 days ago. Shortlist material. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (1) (6.5/1 -18%) Split Elevens |
6.5/1(-18%) | (1) Split Elevens 6.5/1, Unreliable individual. Course winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Creditable third of 13 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 10/1) 42 days ago, nearest finish. Player. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (10) (22/1 -83%) Dashing To You |
22/1(-83%) | (10) Dashing To You 22/1, Blinkered for 1st time, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (40/1) at Kempton (8f) 14 days ago, faring best of those held up. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (9) (40/1 -122%) Danah Star |
40/1(-122%) | (9) Danah Star 40/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 18/1) 18 days ago, hampered. Blinkers back on. Must improve. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (8) (80/1 -220%) Teekana |
80/1(-220%) | (8) Teekana 80/1, 17/2, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 14 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (11) (50/1 -52%) No Diggity |
50/1(-52%) | (11) No Diggity 50/1, Twelfth of 13 in handicap (11/1) at Kempton (7f). Off 9 months. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (6) (18/1 -64%) Florence Street |
18/1(-64%) | (6) Florence Street 18/1, C&D winner. One win from 22 Flat runs. Winner here in September. 16/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 57 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (5) (100/1 -525%) Bermudiana |
100/1(-525%) | (5) Bermudiana 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 7 in maiden at Chelmsford City (10f, 33/1) 13 days ago. Makes handicap debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|RR| (7) (2/1 +33%) Ruith Le Tu |
2/1(+33%) | (7) Ruith Le Tu 2/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 9/1 and blinkered for 1st time, very good second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (AW) 7 days ago, rallying. Big shout off same mark. |
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 (4) (8.5/1 +39%) Glory Lily |
8.5/1(+39%) | (4) Glory Lily 8.5/1, Foaled April 15. Shamardal filly. Half-sister to smart winner up to 12.5f Botanik. Dam, 2-y-o 6f/7f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 9f Alexandros. One to take seriously on debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (9) (2.25/1 -29%) Star Guest |
2.25/1(-29%) | (9) Star Guest 2.25/1, Foaled March 13. Dubawi filly. Dam 7f-9.5f winner (including Duke of Cambridge and Dahlia Stakes). Trainer’s newcomers command respect and is preferred by William Buick. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (10) (125/1 +17%) Starproof |
125/1(+17%) | (10) Starproof 125/1, 35,000 gns yearling, Camacho filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Quercus and useful winner up to 1m Master Zoffany. Dam ran twice out of 9f winner Evensong. 33/1, eleventh of 12 in novice event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 18 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (8) (14/1 +30%) Senesi |
14/1(+30%) | (8) Senesi 14/1, €80,000 2-y-o, Kingman filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Palifico. Dam, 2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 1¼m, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Windfast. Third of 11 in novice event (10/1) at Kempton (7f) on debut 56 days ago. May well do better. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (3) (2.5/1 +29%) Cruella De Vill |
2.5/1(+29%) | (3) Cruella De Vill 2.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 2/1, second of 12 in maiden at this course (6f, AW) 25 days ago. Sets the standard. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (11) (33/1 -200%) Twilight Dancer |
33/1(-200%) | (11) Twilight Dancer 33/1, Twilight Son filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 1m-1¼m winner Harvey Dent and winner up to 1m Poster Girl, both useful. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner who stayed 1¼m. Sixth of 12 in maiden at this course (6f, AW, 125/1) on debut 25 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (6) (7/1 +13%) Paco's Pride |
7/1(+13%) | (6) Paco's Pride 7/1, 120,000 gns yearling, Roaring Lion filly. Dam, 2-y-o 5f/6f winner who stayed 1m, half-sister to useful French 7f/1m winner Paperchain. Fourth of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 11/2) on debut 15 days ago. Should have more to offer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (1) (4.5/1 +10%) Copy Artist |
4.5/1(+10%) | (1) Copy Artist 4.5/1, Foaled March 13. No Nay Never filly. Closely related to smart 7f/1m winner Whitebeam and half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Lucid Dreamer. One for shortlist on debut given connections. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (12) (18/1 -13%) Warren Hill |
18/1(-13%) | (12) Warren Hill 18/1, Twice-raced maiden. 3/1, fourth of 12 in novice event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 18 days ago. Open to improvement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (2) (66/1 -65%) Coral Reef |
66/1(-65%) | (2) Coral Reef 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 4/1, fifth of 11 in novice event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 18 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (5) (250/1 +0%) Marmara Star |
250/1(+0%) | (5) Marmara Star 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, tenth of 12 in novice event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 18 days ago. |
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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 (3) (2/1 +20%) Capital Theory |
2/1(+20%) | (3) Capital Theory 2/1, Didn't need to be at best when winning 7-runner maiden (2/7) at Chelmsford City (10f) 13 days ago. More needed back in a handicap but he's in top hands | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (7) (3.5/1 +30%) Snapcracklepop |
3.5/1(+30%) | (7) Snapcracklepop 3.5/1, Latest win at Windsor in August. Good second of 11 in handicap (6/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 18 days ago. Enters calculations from 1 lb higher. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (1) (3/1 -60%) Pistoletto |
3/1(-60%) | (1) Pistoletto 3/1, Course winner. 11/2, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 14 days ago, left with lot to do. Back up in trip ,which will suit and his AW record is a good one. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (6) (9/1 +18%) Masqool |
9/1(+18%) | (6) Masqool 9/1, Course winner. 5 wins from 18 runs this year. Latest win at Kempton in October. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 7/2) 18 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Needs treating as though still in form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (4) (20/1 -82%) Blow Your Horn |
20/1(-82%) | (4) Blow Your Horn 20/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 10/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 33 days ago. Significantly down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Rebecca Menzies and joined another good yard. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (8) (33/1 -83%) Aristobulus |
33/1(-83%) | (8) Aristobulus 33/1, 18/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 13 days ago, badly hampered. That run can clearly be excused and he's significantly up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (9) (22/1 +67%) Beautiful Crown |
22/1(+67%) | (9) Beautiful Crown 22/1, C&D winner. 40/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 42 days ago. Cheekpieces on for first time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (5) (6/1 +25%) Jean Danjou |
6/1(+25%) | (5) Jean Danjou 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in novice event (17/2) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Makes handicap debut. Must improve. |
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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) (9/1 -29%) Goldsmith |
9/1(-29%) | (8) Goldsmith 9/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap (6/1) at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to soft) 65 days ago. First run for yard after leaving David Menuisier. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (5.5/1 -10%) Sundayinmay |
5.5/1(-10%) | (2) Sundayinmay 5.5/1, Course winner. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 20/1) 14 days ago. Goes well around here and has dropped to a tempting mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (3.33/1 +52%) Land Of Eagles |
3.33/1(+52%) | (4) Land Of Eagles 3.33/1, Temperamental sort. Tenth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Kempton (12f) 16 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (8/1 +0%) Asdaa |
8/1(+0%) | (3) Asdaa 8/1, Creditable seventh of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 12/1) 13 days ago. Can give a good account. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (6) (3.5/1 +13%) Solanna |
3.5/1(+13%) | (6) Solanna 3.5/1, 3 wins from 9 runs this year. 15/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 26 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Enters calculations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (1) (16/1 -60%) One Step Beyond |
16/1(-60%) | (1) One Step Beyond 16/1, C&D winner. 4 wins from 16 runs this year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in August. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, AW, 4/1). Off 105 days. Back up in trip. Respected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (9) (8.5/1 +53%) Opticality |
8.5/1(+53%) | (9) Opticality 8.5/1, 10/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (5) (22/1 -120%) Gerrots |
22/1(-120%) | (5) Gerrots 22/1, Blinkered for 1st time, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 50/1) 16 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (7) (22/1 +33%) Taskheer |
22/1(+33%) | (7) Taskheer 22/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Tenth of 14 in handicap (50/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 13 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (11) (20/1 +20%) Overstate |
20/1(+20%) | (11) Overstate 20/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in October. 22/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 13 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (10) (10/1 -67%) Mr Zee |
10/1(-67%) | (10) Mr Zee 10/1, Latest win at Leicester in July. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (33/1) at Kempton (12f) 16 days ago. Can give a good account. |
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