There were 44 Races on Saturday 30th March 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 8 races at Cork, 7 races at Carlisle, 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.
Class & Speed Card
| 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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(4)  (11/8 +8%)Individualism |
11/8(+8%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Individualism 11/8, Placed first 3 starts and his 5 lengths fifth of 13 at Newmarket (7f) final start came in a decent novice. The step up to 1m will suit and he's likely to be a major player for a leading stable which targets this race. Nicely bred colt who should progress this term; yard has won this race for last two years. |
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(1)  (9/2 -13%)Ice Max |
9/2(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ice Max 9/2, Pair of wins over 7f last year, showing useful form when forging well clear in 7f Catterick nursery on heavy for latter win in October. Well held at Doncaster final start but no surprise were he to bounce back to form with a bang. Return to a sharp course looks a plus, having gained both wins at Catterick. |
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(3)  (6/1 +8%)Johnny Ringo |
6/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Johnny Ringo 6/1, Runner-up first 2 starts and made it third time lucky in 7f Newcastle novice in November. Opening mark demands improvement but he could easily have more to offer. Solid success at Newcastle on final 2yo start; open to further progress. |
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(6)  (6/1 -33%)Berkshire Nugget |
6/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Berkshire Nugget 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Bit disappointing when last of 4 in 6f novice at Chester on final 2-y-o start but he's in good hands and retains potential now handicapping over a longer trip on return. May have something to offer in handicaps; possibilities off bottom weight. |
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(5)  (7/1 +7%)Bill's Baar |
7/1(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Bill's Baar 7/1, Fair form at 2, including a 6f Ripon maiden win. Creditable second of 6 in 7f Doncaster nursery (heavy) on final start. Up in trip again on reappearance. Doesn't appear to be crying out for 1m; pedigree backs that up. |
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(2)  (16/1 -113%)Power Of Zeus |
16/1(-113%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Power Of Zeus 16/1, Much improved from debut when winning 9-runner maiden at Ripon (6f, good) in August. Found out under a penalty at Pontefract (6f again) the following month. Steps up significantly in trip for this handicap debut/reappearance. Has something to prove off this opening mark upped 2f in distance. |
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INDIVIDUALISM may have failed to break the maiden as a two-year-old, but he produced some creditable efforts in defeat and a mark of 78 on his handicap debut could prove lenient. His connections won this contest last year and they can do so once more at the main expense of the talented Ice Max, who was an easy winner at Catterick on his penultimate outing. Others to note include Berkshire Nugget and Newcastle scorer Johnny Ringo.
The Johnston stable has a strong record in this so INDIVIDUALISM is the selection, with further progress likely now stepping up to 1m for his handicap debut. Ice Max might be the one to give him most to do.
Well-bred INDIVIDUALISM is taken to give the Johnston stable another win in this contest. Johnny Ringo is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
| 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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(2)  (11/4 +0%)Poet Master |
11/4(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Poet Master 11/4, Made it 3 wins from only 4 starts when comfortable winner of a 7f handicap at the Doncaster St Leger meeting in September. The handicapper hasn't missed him with an 8 lb rise but surprise if this lightly-raced sort doesn't have more to offer. Progressive in his first season last year; Doncaster win took his record over 7f to 3-3. |
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(3)  (7/2 +22%)Gweedore |
7/2(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Gweedore 7/2, Very useful front-runner who is seeking a hat-trick of wins in this race. Yet to win from his current triple-figure breaking but should still go well. Productive handicapper who has won this contest for the last two years; major player. |
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(8)  (11/2 +50%)Zip |
11/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Zip 11/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap (13/2) at Doncaster (6f, soft) last Sunday. Return to 7f ideal and enters the reckoning. Possibilities back at his optimum trip, especially granted ideal ground (soft/heavy). |
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(5)  (13/2 +46%)Darkness |
13/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Darkness 13/2, Ran up to best in change of headgear when opening account for this yard at Newmarket (1m) last July. Also good fourth in the very competitive Golden Mile at Goodwood last summer. Ran well on last year's reappearance. Well capable of being involved but is expensive to follow; others preferred. |
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(9)  (15/2 -7%)Love De Vega |
15/2(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Love De Vega 15/2, Won twice over 7f at Chelmsford this year. Shaped as if still in form (met trouble) when seventh of 13 at Newcastle (7f) latest. Equally as effective on turf (former C&D winner). Generally in good form on AW since the autumn; last turf win came at Musselburgh. |
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(6)  (11/1 -10%)Abduction |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Abduction 11/1, Rounded of 2023 with a 7f Wolverhampton win in October but he needed the run when only sixth of 11 in this 12 months ago and might be a similar story again. Didn't have the run of things in this race last year; has career-high mark to overcome now. |
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(4)  (18/1 -29%)Boardman |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Boardman 18/1, Added to his excellent Chester record with a 7.5f win last May. Below par later in 2023 but that has resulted in him dropping back to favourable mark. Got to be a chance he'll need this first run back, though. Overall record suggests he'll be more interesting with this reappearance under his belt. |
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(7)  (20/1 +20%)Redarna |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Redarna 20/1, Back to form with a bang at Carlisle (7f) in August. Retreated into his shell again in the autumn and remains 3 lb above that successful mark on reappearance. Not sure what to expect from this veteran on seasonal debut. |
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A winner of three of his four career outings, including a taking performance at Doncaster last September, POET MASTER looks a smart sort for Karl Burke to go to war with this year and he can get his season off to the best possible start. A consistent individual at this level, Northern Express can give the selection the most to think about, while Gweedore, who has won this contest quite comfortably the last two years, is another to take seriously.
There's surely more to come from the lightly-raced POET MASTER who can take the next step up the ladder on his return. The likeable Northern Express returns off the same mark as when runner-up in a competitive York handicap on his final start last year and is second choice ahead of Gweedore, who is bidding for a third successive win in this race.
This race features one to follow, namely POET MASTER (nap) who should improve further this term. Gweedore is feared most.
Class & Speed Card
| 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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(2)  (5/2 +9%)Silky Wilkie |
5/2(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Silky Wilkie 5/2, Smart performance when routing his field in this race last year, with the reopposing Vintage Clarets 4¾ lengths back in second. Has rarely reproduced that level since, including in 3 AW outings this year, but he is starting to look well treated if a return to turf sparks a revival. Easy win in this race last year off 2lb higher; fit from AW and could go well. |
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(5)  (10/3 +63%)Glorious Angel |
10/3(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Glorious Angel 10/3, Useful filly who ran as well as could have been expected in listed company at Doncaster last weekend. More realistic chance back in a handicap from a mark which hasn't been this low for a while. 5f on slow ground suits well; good run in Listed event last week; dangerous back in h'cap. |
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(6)  (11/2 -57%)Zarzyni |
11/2(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Zarzyni 11/2, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 4/1) 27 days ago. Respected. His last win came in this race two years ago; on a good mark and in form; ground not ideal. |
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(1)  (11/2 -22%)Vintage Clarets |
11/2(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Vintage Clarets 11/2, Chased home Silky Wilkie in this on 2023 reappearance and went on to enjoy a very successful campaign, scoring 4 times over 5f. Ground conditions fine and should give a good account if fully primed after 5 months off. Nearly 5l behind Silky Wilkie in this race last year and 8lb worse off today. |
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(3)  (11/1 -47%)Fine Wine |
11/1(-47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Fine Wine 11/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022 but he did show useful form when placed in competitive 5f sprints at York and Newcastle last summer. This winter's AW efforts have been well short of his best, though. Dropped a long way in the weights; hasn't run badly in tough races the last twice; chance. |
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(4)  (11/1 -22%)Looking For Lynda |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Looking For Lynda 11/1, Better than ever when winning in a big field at York last September. Ended last season with a disappointing run back at York but he's on a competitive mark if ready to roll after 169 days off. Chance on last season's best form but he would be of greater interest on a faster surface. |
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(8)  (14/1 -27%)Princess Karine |
14/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Princess Karine 14/1, C&D winner in September. 28/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) on reappearance 17 days ago, tiring only late on. This front-runner could strip fitter now. High on the shortlist. Good C&D record and shaped well on recent AW return; untried on soft ground. |
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(7)  (25/1 -39%)Be Proud |
25/1(-39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Be Proud 25/1, Three wins from 13 runs last year, the latest win coming in the mud at Ayr in October. Ended 2023 on a low note, though, and got to be chance he'll need this after a break. Three wins last year came over further; handles bad ground but may need this after a break. |
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An impressive winner of this contest last year off 2lb higher, SILKY WILKIE should be fit after some recent spins on the all-weather and soft ground should not inconvenience him. Vintage Clarets (second) has almost five lengths to make up with the selection from last year but went on to score four times last season and warrants consideration, along with C&D winner Looking For Lynda. Zarzyni won this two years ago and is likely to be thereabouts too.
It might be worth chancing SILKY WILKIE to bounce back to form with a bang having dropped to 2 lb lower than when bolting up in this race 12 months ago. Princess Karine shaped quite well on her recent Newcastle reappearance and is second choice ahead of Zarzyni and Vintage Clarets, who chased home the selection last year.
His AW campaign has been a bit underwhelming but SILKY WILKIE is better handicapped again now and can win this race for a second time.
Class & Speed Card
| 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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(3)  (4/1 +11%)Chillingham |
4/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Chillingham 4/1, Well suited by give in the ground, winning easily on Thirsk reappearance last April. Mostly creditable efforts in defeat subsequently, proving himself at 1¾m when second at Wolverhampton final start. Player. Has an excellent record (112) on soft, so has a shout if he does not race too freely. |
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(8)  (9/2 +0%)Sweet Fantasy |
9/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Sweet Fantasy 9/2, Won a pair of 1½m handicaps with give in the ground for Ralph Beckett last summer and 2-2 over hurdles in 2024 for her new yard. Interesting back on the Flat. Two 1m4f soft-ground wins last summer and 2-2 for new yard over hurdles; considered. |
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(1)  (5/1 +50%)Metier |
5/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Metier 5/1, Smart hurdler who has also bagged 2 big handicaps on the Flat, namely the 2022 November handicap at Doncaster and 2023 Chester Cup. Might have needed his comeback run over hurdles 3 weeks ago and not discounted back on the level. Second in this race last year and won the 2m2f Chester Cup on soft next time; one to note. |
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(6)  (7/1 +13%)Struth |
7/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Struth 7/1, Ran a cracker when close second of 13 in November handicap (run at Newcastle) when last seen. Player if resuming in similar form. Gelded since final 3yo start; has rather a mixed record but is one to consider. |
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(4)  (9/1 -38%)Berkshire Rocco |
9/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Berkshire Rocco 9/1, Winner over 2m at Southwell last January and plenty of solid efforts later in the season, notably fifth of 22 in the Ebor at York. First outing for 6 months. Fifth in the Ebor last August; a case can be made, including on soft. |
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(7)  (12/1 -9%)Emiyn |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Emiyn 12/1, Added to his good Chester record when winning over this trip in the mud last July. Well held in the Cesarewitch final start but this track is more suited to his front-running style (respectable fifth in this 12 months ago). Best known front-running at Chester; goes well in the mud; fifth in this on 2023 return. |
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(2)  (16/1 -60%)Tritonic |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Tritonic 16/1, Third in the 2½m Ascot Stakes at last year's Royal meeting and also a creditable fourth in the Old Borough Cup at Haydock (1¾m) in the autumn. Notched a chase win in November and handicapped to play a prominent role if primed after 106 days off. Third of 19 at Royal Ascot (2m4f) last June is easily the pick of his last six Flat starts. |
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(14)  (16/1 -45%)Yorkindness |
16/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Yorkindness 16/1, Typical of one from this yard who thrived on racing in 2023, winning 5 times at 2m+, including here. Down slightly in trip on return and might be best to look elsewhere this time. Five wins over 2m1f/2m in June-September during a busy 2023, the latest at this track. |
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(13)  (18/1 -64%)Hope You Can Run |
18/1(-64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Hope You Can Run 18/1, Held form well in the first half of last season, deservedly getting his head back in front at Catterick when last seen in July. Eight-month absence to overcome but he's very much unexposed at this trip. Final 3yo start was 1m4f win; sold for 16,000gns (same stable) in October and was gelded. |
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(11)  (20/1 +20%)Faylaq |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Faylaq 20/1, Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (1¼m ) on reappearance 15 days ago. Did quite well under the circumstances on that occasion (caught too far back in a steadily-run race) but the fact he hasn't won since 2019 tempers enthusiasm. Recent return was far from his only eyecatching run and there's been no win since 2019. |
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(9)  (22/1 -38%)Capital Theory |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Capital Theory 22/1, Won over 13f at Ayr last autumn. Remained in form later in the year, finishing a respectable seventh tackling this trip for the first time at Wolverhampton in November. 1m5f win at Ayr last September; probably acts on soft; needs to resume with a career best. |
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(12)  (25/1 +0%)Ravenscraig Castle |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Ravenscraig Castle 25/1, Several creditable placed efforts last season and seems sure to be sharper for a recent reappearance run on AW but he has developed a frustrating habit of finding at least one too good (no win since summer 2021). Has cheekpieces and a tongue tie combined for first time. Last win was in July 2021; has less to prove than a lot of these given the trip/ground. |
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(10)  (28/1 +15%)Evaluation |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Evaluation 28/1, Final leg of a 4-timer for Keith Dalgleish in 2022 came over 2m here. Campaigned lightly in recent times, but he wasn't disgraced on recent yard debut at Southwell considering he was caught too far back in the field. Running respectably; edging down the weights; sole run on softer than good was in 2021. |
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(5)  (40/1 -60%)Manu Et Corde |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Manu Et Corde 40/1, Useful at up to 1¾m at his best for Jim Bolger in Ireland in 2022. Long absence to overcome on return for a new yard but he's still worth a precautionary betting check. Tongue tied first time. Ex-Jim Bolger; bought for 70,000gns in October 2022 and this is his first run since. |
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Chillingham progressed over staying trips last year and, having won on his seasonal reappearance last April, Ed Bethell's five-year-old merits the utmost respect. However, a chance can be taken on METIER. A more than useful hurdler, he hit the crossbar in this contest 12 months ago before going on to land the Chester Cup the following month. Although 4lb higher than that Chester success, Harry Fry's charge will relish forecast ground conditions and another notable win in this sphere would come as no surprise. Berkshire Rocco was a creditable fifth in the Ebor last season and is noted too.
SWEET FANTASY has impressed when winning twice over hurdles this year for new trainer James Owen and looks to have some mileage in her mark back on the Flat. Chillingham built up a really solid record in good handicaps last year and is second choice ahead of November handicap runner-up Struth, one of 4 runners from the Charlie Johnston stable.
Slight preference is for STRUTH ahead of Sweet Fantasy, Metier and Chillingham.
Class & Speed Card
| 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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(1)  (15/8 -50%)Clockwatcher |
15/8(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Clockwatcher 15/8, Held back by inexperience when remote third on debut and much improved when second of 9 at Kempton (1½m) last month. Likely capable of better again and should prove hard to beat switched to turf. Both runs on Polytrack, much improved when second in novice at Kempton (1m4f); big shout. |
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(4)  (4/1 +33%)Torrent |
4/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Torrent 4/1, Lightly-raced colt. Behind the reopposing Flickering Halo when last of 5 in handicap (4/1) at Southwell (11f) 32 days ago. Still early days for his good stable but he needs improvement here. Fair form on all four starts; needs to build on those if he's to better minor honours. |
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(5)  (9/2 +25%)Tryfan |
9/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Tryfan 9/2, 10/1, offered plenty to work amidst greenness when third of 5 in novice at Newcastle (1¼m) on debut in September, keeping on after slow start. Should do better. Debut third (September) puts him in the mix and he should be open to plenty of improvement. |
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(3)  (5/1 +9%)Monsieur Melee |
5/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Monsieur Melee 5/1, Fair form. Respectable fourth of 6 in nursery at Doncaster (1m, good, 10/3) when last seen in September. Appeals as one who will be suited by middle distances this year. Looks bred to stay at least 1m2f; has been gelded and needs some improvement to win this. |
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(2)  (15/2 -88%)Flickering Halo |
15/2(-88%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Flickering Halo 15/2, Fair form. Creditable third of 5 in handicap at Southwell (11f) 32 days ago. Third on Tapeta in all three starts for new yard; needs to find extra for the win. |
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(6)  (12/1 -20%)Kingmont |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Kingmont 12/1, 11/1, fifth of 10 in maiden at Chelmsford (7f) on debut in November. Significantly up in trip. Open to progress but needs to leave the debut form well behind. One run (AW November); should improve but has accomplished clearly the least in this field. |
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Clockwatcher arrives having posted two solid efforts on the all-weather and he is likely to prove popular, but preference is for KINGMONT. The daughter of Calyx showed promise amidst greenness over 7f at Chelmsford in November and, with improvement forthcoming, the abundance of stamina on her dam's side could come to the fore as she bids to make it second-time lucky. Flickering Halo heads the remainder.
CLOCKWATCHER sets a decent standard on his Kempton second and will take plenty of stopping if as effective on turf. There was plenty to like about Tryfan's opening run at Newcastle last autumn and he's second choice ahead of Monsieur Melee.
He switches from AW but CLOCKWATCHER brings the best form thanks to his promising second at Kempton. Tryfan is feared most.
Class & Speed Card
| 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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(6)  (9/4 -20%)Thornaby Pearl |
9/4(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Thornaby Pearl 9/4, Career best when easily making all in 11-runner handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft) on reappearance last Sunday. His 5 lb penalty for that is offset by his rider's claim. Will take a bit of stopping if in a similar mood. Dominated at Doncaster last Sunday; major chance with conditions again ideal. |
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(12)  (6/1 -100%)Zargun |
6/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Zargun 6/1, Gained a belated second career success when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Doncaster (5f, soft) last Sunday, making all. His ordinary strike-rate hardly marks him down as an obvious one to follow up but he'll likely make a bold bid from a good draw if in same form. Ended long losing run at Doncaster last weekend; strong contender if on another going day. |
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(7)  (13/2 +19%)American Affair |
13/2(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) American Affair 13/2, Back to winning ways in 6f Carlisle handicap in September and caught the eye when third of 21 over 5f at the Ayr Western Meeting later that month. Off since but this still unexposed sprinter is the mount of Paul Mulrennan from the yard's 3 runners and is capable of having a big say if ready to roll. Progressive; third in big field at Ayr final 3yo start; big threat if ready after absence. |
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(9)  (7/1 -8%)Son Of Sampers |
7/1(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Son Of Sampers 7/1, 2½ lengths second of 11 to Thornaby Pearl in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft, 11/2) 6 days ago. Hood on first time. A 5 lb swing in the weights doesn't look enough for him to turn the tables. Chased home Thornaby Pearl at Doncaster last weekend; hood fitted now. |
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(4)  (9/1 +55%)Our Absent Friends |
9/1(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Our Absent Friends 9/1, Two wins from only 4 runs in 2023. Well held on first 2 outings this year but step back in the right direction when just under 3 lengths sixth of 9 at Newcastle (5f) 17 days ago. Nicely treated if building on that having dropped to his last successful mark. Might have needed his first three runs this term; Jason Hart a positive booking. |
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(3)  (12/1 -20%)Ey Up It's Maggie |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ey Up It's Maggie 12/1, Respectable reappearance when fourth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (6f, 33/1) 20 days ago. Won at a similar time last year and not discounted. Pleasing reappearance at Southwell; these conditions should be ideal; big chance. |
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(1)  (12/1 +0%)Seantrabh |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Seantrabh 12/1, Won at Chester (5f, good to soft) last September. Not in the same form back there on final start last year and remains 4 lb above that successful mark back from 6 months off. 5f on ground softer than good is ideal; not discounted after six months off. |
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(10)  (12/1 +14%)Whisky Mcgonagall |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Whisky Mcgonagall 12/1, C&D maiden winner last May. Best run in 5f handicaps this winter when second of 11 at Newcastle in January. Might have just needed it after a 9-week break latest. Sole win came over C&D; bumped into a progressive type in January; impossible to rule out. |
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(5)  (16/1 -14%)Jordan Electrics |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Jordan Electrics 16/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 12 runs in a productive 2023 for the Jim Goldie yard. Much depends on whether he's fully primed after 166 days off. Three 5f wins in 2023; dangerous if fully fit after break; one of three Jim Goldie runners. |
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(2)  (20/1 +0%)Rock Melody |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Rock Melody 20/1, C&D winner last July and also went in over 7f here in October. Presumably needed the outing when down the field on her Newcastle return 4 weeks ago. Fourth in this last year. Loves Musselburgh; soundly beaten on reappearance and needs to build on that significantly. |
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(11)  (40/1 -60%)Giselles Izzy |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Giselles Izzy 40/1, Shaped as if better for the outing when seventh of 9 in handicap (16/1) at Newcastle (6f) 15 days ago, merely closing up late. Should strip fitter for that but this is the first time she's tackled 5f for 2 years. Usually runs over 6f; below par on reappearance; others have more obvious claims. |
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(8)  (40/1 -21%)Iris Dancer |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Iris Dancer 40/1, Won back to back over 6f at Hamilton in September. Below par in final outings of 2023 and her record suggests there's a chance she'll need this first run back. 6f Hamilton specialist; best watched after five months off with usual blinkers missing. |
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A high draw can often pay dividends over the sprint trips here and ZARGUN is worth chancing with that in mind. The nine-year-old was reported to have appreciated a return to turf when winning on soft ground at Doncaster six days ago and, given that he remains extremely well treated under a 4lb penalty, there might be no stopping him. Thornaby Pearl must also compete under a penalty having defeated Son Of Sampers (second) on Town Moor last Sunday, and he must enter calculations. Jordan Electrics and Rock Melody are just two others to consider.
THORNABY PEARL and Zargun won both divisions of a 5f handicap at Doncaster last Sunday and might be the pair to focus on from handy draws towards the rail. The former has his 5 lb penalty offset by Mia Nicholls' claim and is preferred. American Affair appeals as a sprinter who could have more to come at 4 and also makes the shortlist.
Last weekend's Doncaster winners Thornaby Pearl and Zargun are big threats but preference is for EY UP IT'S MAGGIE.
Class & Speed Card
| 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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(4)  (11/4 +0%)Fiver Friday |
11/4(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Fiver Friday 11/4, Course winner. Showed up well for a long way when fifth of 16 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy, 25/1) on reappearance 6 days ago. Hood back on. Respected with that outing under her belt. Northern Irish filly who has form figures of 4122 in Scottish races; interesting contender. |
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(1)  (9/2 +50%)Bashful |
9/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bashful 9/2, Four wins from 11 Flat runs last year. Successful twice in 2m handicap hurdles here this year and respectable fourth of 6 over 1m at Newcastle back on the Flat 17 days ago. Quite interesting back at Musselburgh, having scored twice over hurdles here last month. |
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(8)  (5/1 +23%)Reidh |
5/1(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Reidh 5/1, Fair maiden who was competitive off higher marks last season. Still not fully exposed and one of the more interesting contenders. Still a maiden but may show the benefit of a gelding operation going into this 4yo season. |
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(5)  (5/1 +38%)Tobetso |
5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Tobetso 5/1, Winner at Brighton on final start for William Haggas and made a positive start for new connections, resuming winning ways at Ripon (1m) prior to a good fourth at Ayr. Not at best at Pontefract in October but he's one who could resume his progression in 2024. 3yo form suggests he may be more interesting on faster ground later on. |
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(9)  (15/2 -7%)Admiral Nelson |
15/2(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Admiral Nelson 15/2, Good second of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 12 days ago. Raced only on AW since coming to Britain but won on turf in Ireland. Raced on AW for current yard; has place claims provided he remains in form back on turf. |
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(3)  (8/1 -7%)On The River |
8/1(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) On The River 8/1, Course winner who enjoyed an excellent first season with this yard, winning 4 times, including on reappearance. Has dipped back to last winning mark and needs considering. Productive for new stable last term; back on last winning mark; possibilities. |
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(7)  (10/1 +0%)B Associates |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) B Associates 10/1, C&D winner who notched 5 victories in a very productive 2023. Reappears off only 1 lb above his last successful mark. Should be competitive if ready to roll after 170 days off. Something to prove in this scenario; all wins at 6f/7f on good/firmer. |
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(10)  (18/1 +10%)Letsbefrank |
18/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Letsbefrank 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in novice at Newcastle (1m) 39 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut. Mark demands but improvement but he's much the least exposed in this line-up. May improve now handicapping off bottom weight and returned to turf. |
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(6)  (33/1 -32%)Jackhammer |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Jackhammer 33/1, Won the Flat at Hamilton (9f) last June. Raced mainly over fences since, running below form here when last seen in December. Ran poorly over fences here last time out; this veteran is best watched. |
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FIVER FRIDAY had success when campaigned in Scotland last year, winning over 1m1f here before finishing second at Ayr and Hamilton, and the Irish raider should have come on for last weekend's seasonal debut at Naas. Paul Traynor's filly is narrowly preferred to Admiral Nelson, who hinted his turn may be near when second off this mark at Newcastle last time, and recent Southwell runner-up Signora Bellissima. Bashful is interesting having recorded a double over hurdles here last month but he looked in need of further on his Flat return over 1m at Newcastle earlier in the month.
ON THE RIVER has dropped back to a winning mark and scored on his 2023 reappearance so he gets the vote in this first division of the 7f handicap. Signora Bellissima is second choice for in-form Gemma Tutty. Irish-raider Fiver Friday won here last year and is also on the shortlist along with Reidh.
Northern Irish challenger FIVER FRIDAY has a good record in Scotland and can step up from this week's reappearance effort.
Class & Speed Card
| 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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(1)  (6/5 -9%)Walsingham |
6/5(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Walsingham 6/5, Failed to win in 8 starts in Ireland for Dermot Weld but showed fairly useful form, notably when narrowly denied in 1m Leopardstown maiden final 3-y-o start. New stable has done well with new recruits from the same source. Big player. Consistent maiden for Dermot Weld; interesting on debut for very shrewd new connections. |
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(3)  (4/1 -14%)Hiromichi |
4/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Hiromichi 4/1, Six wins from 22 Flat runs. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Capable performer at 0-75 level and should have a big say if fully primed after 147 days off. Productive sort; sole runner on the card for his Berkshire-based trainer; should go well. |
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(4)  (13/2 +0%)Leap Day |
13/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Leap Day 13/2, Winner at Southwell (1m) in December. Runner-up twice at Newcastle (7f) this year but well held back at Southwell latest. Rare poor effort last time; largely consistent and may well rebound. |
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(7)  (8/1 +11%)Shine On Brendan |
8/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Shine On Brendan 8/1, Course winner. Went without regular blinkers when well held on 1m Newcastle reappearance and the headgear is missing again. Others are preferred. The only course scorer in this field and is competitively weighted; possibilities. |
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(8)  (10/1 -11%)Kelpie Grey |
10/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Kelpie Grey 10/1, Winner at Ayr (7f, heavy) in October. Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Newcastle (7f) on final start. Off 5 months. Has yet to prove he stays 1m. 7f winner at Ayr on penultimate appearance; something to prove back up in trip. |
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(6)  (14/1 -75%)Alpine Sierra |
14/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Alpine Sierra 14/1, Successful at Ayr in October. 11/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) final start. The fact she won on last year's reappearance shows he's capable when fresh. Won at Ayr on most recent turf attempt and on reappearance last term; not dismissed. |
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(5)  (16/1 -33%)Initio |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Initio 16/1, Winner of novice at Wolverhampton (7f) in October. 10/1, not seen to best effect (hampered start and raced too freely) when last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) on reappearance 17 days ago. Hood back on. Enough to prove back on turf and tackling a new trip in second-time hood. |
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(2)  (25/1 -25%)Detective |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Detective 25/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Placed a few times last season but not at best when last seen in the autumn. Others are more obvious. Carlisle specialist; this sharp scenario looks unfavourable on reappearance. |
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Hiromichi will appreciate the return to a mile on his seasonal debut and he is a leading player on the form of his impressive success over this trip at Pontefract off 4lb lower in October, while Leap Day performed consistently well on the all-weather over the winter and remains feasibly treated. However, the returning WALSINGHAM was knocking on the door in 1m maidens for Dermot Weld in Ireland last summer and, now in the care of the in-form David O'Meara, he looks potentially well treated on his handicap debut off 78.
David O'Meara has enjoyed plenty of success with recruits from the Dermot Weld stable so WALSINGHAM is the suggestion in this finale, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Hiromichi is second choice ahead of Tim Easterby's Leap Day.
Switched to handicap level on his debut for new connections, WALSINGHAM could well get off the mark. Hiromichi is feared most.
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