There were 56 Races on Friday 23rd June 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Redcar, 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Ascot, 6 races at Goodwood, 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Limerick, 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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1st (7)  (2.25/1 +50%)How Bizarre |
2.25/1(+50%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) How Bizarre 2.25/1, Not one to set your watch by but is standing up well to what has been a busy 2023 campaign, scoring over C&D early last month and plenty of solid efforts in defeat either side of that. Should give another good account. Respectable run at Beverley the other day and tends to run his better races at this track. |
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2nd (6)  (4.5/1 +0%)Chinese Spirit |
4.5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Chinese Spirit 4.5/1, Thoroughly exposed 9-y-o but he's just 1 lb above the mark off which he scored here last summer, and another win looks imminent judged on recent near-misses over this C&D and at Hamilton. Major player. Inconsistent but a multiple winner and has been bang there the last twice. |
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3rd (3)  (3.5/1 +0%)Little Ted |
3.5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Little Ted 3.5/1, Not the most reliable but arrives here on the back of a good effort at Nottingham (10.2f, good to firm) where he found just one too good in an 8-runner handicap off this mark. Has won twice at this trip in the past (including over C&D) and merits respect. All four of his wins were off higher marks and he ran well last week at Nottingham. |
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4th (8)  (14/1 +44%)Banner Road |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Banner Road 14/1, Stepped up on last season's form when chasing home How Bizarre off this mark on her reappearance over C&D. However, it would be something of an understatement to say that she has failed to build on that since. Second to How Bizarre over C&D in May but disappointing since then. |
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5th (1)  (4.5/1 +10%)Merricourt |
4.5/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Merricourt 4.5/1, Runner-up both visits here in 7f handicaps this season and wasn't seen to best effect at Ayr recently. Now 4 lb below last winning mark and he has to enter calculations. Runner-up on last two visits here; no headgear this time but fine returning to 1m. |
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6th (5)  (6/1 -9%)Without Delay |
6/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Without Delay 6/1, Gained breakthrough success over this C&D last summer but that's her sole win from 17 career starts, and she failed to build on the promise of her first 2 efforts this season when last of 6 back here 20 days ago. Only 1-17; decent first run here after wind surgery but comfortably held since then. |
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7th (2)  (25/1 -108%)Engles Rock |
25/1(-108%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Engles Rock 25/1, Bagged a couple of handicaps at Ayr in 2022 but this season's efforts leave much to be desired. Usual cheekpieces replaced with first-time blinkers/tongue strap. Beaten 10l the last twice and last time was at Ayr, a track she runs well. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
LITTLE TED is officially 2lb well-in having finished a good second at Nottingham eight days ago, and this looks a good opportunity for Tim Easterby's six-year-old to cash in off his current mark. Chinese Spirit has been knocking on the door recently and is likely to be in the thick of things once again, while Merricourt warrants respect back up to a mile.
CHINESE SPIRIT deserves to get his head in front following a couple of close calls off this mark in recent weeks, and he is taken to do just that. The 9-y-o may have most to fear from Merricourt, while Little Ted and How Bizarre, though not the most reliable of types on balance, are also live contenders in current form.
Tim Easterby's LITTLE TED probably wants further these days but he might get away with a mile in this company.
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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1st (1)  (0.83/1 +17%)Poet Master |
0.83/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Poet Master 0.83/1, Lope De Vega gelding. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, out fo French winner up to 1½m, herself sister to smart winner up to 7f Dolma. Noteworthy newcomer who is worth a market check. Gelded ahead of belated debut but wouldn't need to be that good to make a winning start. |
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2nd (4)  (3.33/1 +45%)Belinda Bell |
3.33/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Belinda Bell 3.33/1, Failed to go on in three runs at 2yrs and she came in last of six at Beverley (7.5f) on her return/handicap debut in April. Needs to bounce back after a break. This is her first time on good or quicker ground but looks up against it. |
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3rd (3)  (2.25/1 -63%)Agnes Grey |
2.25/1(-63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Agnes Grey 2.25/1, Debut fourth for Richard Fahey and she has shown fair form when placed since in 7f maidens at Thirsk and Carlisle. Sets a good standard. BHA mark of 78 looks on the high side but that doesn't matter here; solid.. |
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4th (2)  (40/1 +0%)Sea Girt |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sea Girt 40/1, 150/1, went backwards from debut fifth when eighth of 11 in maiden at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Down in trip with hood on and lots to find on form. Finished last at Newcastle (1m2f AW) and tailed off at Carlisle (1m1f, good); now hooded. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Agnes Grey sets the form standard and, though it would come as no surprise were she to land the spoils, a chance is taken on POET MASTER. The Lope De Vega gelding, whose dam was successful at Listed level in her juvenile campaign, looks to have all the correct attributes to succeed on his racecourse bow. Belinda Bell can chase the pair home ahead of Sea Girt.
AGNES GREY has some fair form to her name so is fancied to gain a deserved first victory at the chief expense of Karl Burke's Lope De Vega newcomer Poet Master, who needs monitoring in the betting, Belinda Bell can also get in the mix if back on song after a break.
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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1st (3)  (10/1 -11%)Sophiesticate |
10/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Sophiesticate 10/1, Back-to-back winner last August, including over this C&D, and wasn't beaten far off a similar mark at Hamilton 3 starts back. However, she was out with the washing at Beverley recently and others appeal more for win purposes. C&D winner not on too bad a mark but needs to leave her last couple of efforts behind. |
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2nd (2)  (1.88/1 +58%)Simple Star |
1.88/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Simple Star 1.88/1, Improved when opening her account over this C&D last month and went in again off 3 lb higher at Hamilton next time. Couldn't rule out in current form but more will be needed up another 3 lb in this more competitive race. 2-2 on the Flat for this yard; did it cosily last time and only 3lb higher for this. |
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3rd (4)  (5/1 +9%)Belle Of Annandale |
5/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Belle Of Annandale 5/1, Still a maiden following 16 attempts but she has been placed on 8 occasions, including when second to Simple Star over C&D last month and again at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft) last time. Should make her presence felt. Second the last twice and nicely in at the weights with Simple Star. |
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4th (1)  (1.88/1 -71%)Menelaus |
1.88/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Menelaus 1.88/1, Off the mark at the ninth attempt when getting on top close home over a mile at Thirsk. Followed up in decisive fashion under a penalty at York (10.2f, good to firm) last week and, unpenalised for that and shaping as though well worth another crack at this trip, he's clearly the one to beat. On a hat-trick and finds himself 2lb lower than at York last week; should stay. |
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5th (5)  (28/1 -27%)Myboymax |
28/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Myboymax 28/1, It's been a struggle since his latest win at Wolverhampton in December and he needs to bounce back in a major way. Capable handicapper but hasn't been in much form of late; cheekpieces added. |
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6th (6)  (6/1 +0%)Well Planted |
6/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Well Planted 6/1, Positive start to his season on the back of a wind op when going close in a 12-runner Ayr handicap (13f, good). Recent third over hurdles at Perth was a solid effort, too, and he's entitled to respect. AW winner; placed over hurdles at Perth 12 days ago and should have a part to play. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Simple Star recorded back-to-back victories last month, one of which came over C&D, and Dianne Sayer's charge merits respect. Belle Of Annandale continues to knock on the door and she's unlikely to be far away, though preference is for MENELAUS. The son of Galileo Gold bolted up in an apprentice contest at York last week having won at Thirsk the start before. He's 9lb well-in here and looks set to progress further.
It's hard to look beyond MENELAUS, who is 9 lb 'well-in' with no penalty to carry for last week's clear-cut success in an apprentices' handicap at York. He is clearly at the top of his game and this step back up in trip is unlikely to be an issue. Well Planted gets the nod ahead of Belle of Annandale and Simple Star for forecast purposes.
It's surprising to see the visor left off but MENELAUS still looks the one to be with off a 2lb lower mark than at York last week.
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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1st (3)  (4/1 +53%)Rock Melody |
4/1(+53%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Rock Melody 4/1, It's now 11 runs since her last win in 2021. Only sixth of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 23 days ago so others appeal more. Twice ran well over C&D after joining this yard but not quite at the same level since. |
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2nd (5)  (2.75/1 +39%)Sugar Baby |
2.75/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sugar Baby 2.75/1, Resumed winning ways in 9-runner handicap at Thirsk (5f, good) 14 days ago. Had a good draw there but this C&D winner still needs considering. 2l winner at Thirsk; career-high mark this time but he's well drawn. |
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3rd (6)  (10/1 -11%)Chookie Dunedin |
10/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Chookie Dunedin 10/1, On a lengthy losing run and he failed to build on previous promise when fourth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, firm) 10 days ago. Significantly down in trip and needs to bounce back. Not running badly but he's much more prolific on AW than turf. |
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4th (2)  (3.33/1 +17%)Spring Is Sprung |
3.33/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Spring Is Sprung 3.33/1, Arrives in good nick, fourth of 14 in handicap at York (5f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Not discounted eased 1 lb. Beaten off only late on when fourth of 14 at York (5f, good to firm) 27 days ago. |
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5th (7)  (50/1 +24%)Hard Nut |
50/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Hard Nut 50/1, Dual 6f winner in 2019 but lightly raced since and offered little in four runs in 2022. Back from 8 months off with lots to prove. Dual winner but hasn't shown much since returning from a near three-year absence. |
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6th (4)  (3.33/1 +17%)Dickieburd |
3.33/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Dickieburd 3.33/1, Speedy type who lacks consistency but arrives on the back of a good third at Epsom 20 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up if on his A-game. Showed his customary early pace when close up in the 3yo Dash at Epsom. |
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|U| (8)  (10/1 +0%)Cavalier Approach |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Cavalier Approach 10/1, Gained his breakthrough success at Newcastle in May and largely in good form since, fifth of 11 at Beverley (5f) 12 days ago. He can go well again off an unchanged mark. Was in really good form but his latest two efforts reduce appeal. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A comfortable winner over this trip at Catterick most recently, Glory Fighter seems a solid option despite an 8lb rise. However, his stablemate SPRING IS SPRUNG can take advantage of a considerable drop in class and the gelded son of Oasis Dream gets the vote. He was not disgraced when finishing in fourth off 1lb higher at York last month and the four-year-old may have more to offer. Sugar Baby has gone up 6lb for winning at Thirsk and completes the shortlist.
Paul Midgley looks to hold a strong hand here and his emphatic Catterick scorer GLORY FIGHTER can defy an 8 lb hike in the weights and lead home his in-form stablemate Spring Is Sprung. Cavalier Approach and Dickieburd appeal as the pick of the remainder and can fight it out for minor honours.
The 5yo SUGAR BABY is drawn well. He won with a nice bit in hand at Thirsk and can defy a career-high mark.
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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1st (10)  (6/1 +25%)Mrs Bagerran |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Mrs Bagerran 6/1, Long-standing maiden who returned to form when second at Catterick 3 weeks ago. Not sure to back that up, however. Fast front-runner but now 0-29 and not ideally drawn. |
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2nd (4)  (10/1 -67%)Sixcor |
10/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Sixcor 10/1, Mark is becoming increasingly appealing and there have been better signs the last twice, so could get involved if things drop right. On a competitive mark and would have been closer at Ayr latest with a bit more luck. |
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3rd (6)  (4.5/1 -29%)Latin Five |
4.5/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Latin Five 4.5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, good second of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good) 19 days ago. Merits consideration. Has dropped to a good mark and looks ready to exploit it after his near-miss at Nottingham. |
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4th (2)  (7/1 +13%)Aconcagua Mountain |
7/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Aconcagua Mountain 7/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 5/1, shaped as if better for the run after 5 months off when fifth of 8 in handicap at Hamilton and latest effort at Catterick is easily excused. Can be slowly away and that was again the case when in rear throughout at Catterick. |
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5th (1)  (2.5/1 +38%)Primo's Comet |
2.5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Primo's Comet 2.5/1, 6-time C&D winner who wasn't disgraced at Ayr 10 days ago. Drops in grade and makes plenty of appeal in suitable conditions. Gained all nine career wins over 5f and wasn't beaten all that far at Ayr ten days ago. |
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6th (9)  (22/1 -57%)The Grey Lass |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) The Grey Lass 22/1, Struggling for form lately and stall 1 isn't usually favourable on this straight track, so easy to look elsewhere. On last winning mark and the visor returns, but stall 1 is not ideal.. |
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7th (3)  (9/1 +10%)Show Compassion |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Show Compassion 9/1, Below form last 2 starts and, while she's becoming well treated, she's hard to support with any great confidence. Perhaps blinkers can trigger a return to form, though cheekpieces failed to last time. |
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8th (7)  (6/1 +33%)Cuban Rock |
6/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Cuban Rock 6/1, Slipping in the weights without any obvious indication that he's about to take advantage. Only sixth at Doncaster last time. This is probably his trip but he's 0-12 and more than likely vulnerable once more. |
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9th (11)  (33/1 +34%)Koropick |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Koropick 33/1, Doesn't seem to retain much ability. He ended 2022 quietly and showed little on his recent return from six months off. |
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10th (5)  (50/1 -317%)Al Najada |
50/1(-317%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Al Najada 50/1, Only fifth at Windsor last time but still quite unexposed and blinkers could perk him up, so not completely dismissed. Quiet in two runs since being gelded but blinkers may trigger something. |
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11th (8)  (18/1 -50%)Jazzagal |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Jazzagal 18/1, Won a nursery last year. Too free at Thirsk on return and likely to better that for stable in good form. Beaten just two rivals since her successful handicap debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
LATIN FIVE took a step in the right direction when only losing out by half a length at Nottingham earlier this month. He is rated 1lb higher for that run and another bold showing looks assured. The Camacho gelding is taken to get the better of Mrs Bagerran, who only lost out by a head over this trip at Catterick last time out. Others of interest include Primo's Comet and Aconcagua Mountain.
PRIMO'S COMET took a step in the right direction last time and has an excellent track record, so he gets the nod down in grade. Latin Five is an obvious danger and Aconcagua Mountain is worthy of consideration on the back of an excusable run.
Paul Midgley's LATIN FIVE (nap) had his pocket picked at Nottingham and looks a winner waiting to happen off his reduced mark.
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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1st (4)  (2.25/1 +50%)Iato's Angel |
2.25/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Iato's Angel 2.25/1, Resumed winning ways at Redcar in April and largely in good form since, fourth of 11 in handicap over C&D (good to firm) 20 days ago. One for the shortlist eased 1 lb. Dual winner who continues to run well but has an air of vulnerability off her current mark. |
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2nd (5)  (5.5/1 -10%)Farhhfromforgotten |
5.5/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Farhhfromforgotten 5.5/1, Hinted at promise but he failed to build on it when only seventh of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good) 32 days ago. More is needed now. Connections persevering with 1m despite a quiet handicap debut when behind Hills Of Gold. |
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3rd (2)  (4/1 -100%)Hills Of Gold |
4/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Hills Of Gold 4/1, 6/1, took a big step forward on her handicap debut when excellent second of 9 at Carlisle (7.8f, good) 32 days ago, caught further back than ideal. That form has been franked so he's expected to be bang there despite a 3 lb rise. Solid first handicap run when unable to reel in the winner at Carlisle. |
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4th (6)  (12/1 +14%)Edmund Ironside |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Edmund Ironside 12/1, Fair maiden handicapper but his form has dipped of late, fifth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now with a bit to prove. Needs to bounce back after two poor runs but cheekpieces could help him do just that. |
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5th (1)  (6/1 -71%)United Force |
6/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) United Force 6/1, Got off the mark at Leicester (7f) in April before backing it up with good second of nine in 1m Carlisle handicap 21 days ago. Likely to go well again. First and second in last two handicaps, latterly off this very mark. |
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6th (3)  (3/1 +40%)King Me |
3/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) King Me 3/1, Fair maiden who wasn't discredited on his recent return when third of six in 11f Ripon novice, especially given he took a strong hold. Much respected now going into handicaps. Keen in the new blinkers and didn't see it out at Ripon over 1m3f; handicap debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
HILLS OF GOLD found only the progressive Gone too good on his handicap debut at Carlisle last month and compensation could await off only 3lb higher in this contest. United Force is heading in the right direction after a solid runner-up effort at that same venue earlier this month, and he rates as a viable alternative. Iato's Angel, who is now 1lb lower than her fourth-placed finish over C&D a few weeks ago, is also noted.
HILLS OF GOLD signalled he's ready to open his account when an excellent clear second at Carlisle last time and still looks ahead of his mark despite a 3 lb rise with that form working out really well. In-form top-weight United Force appeals as the one to chase home Michael Dods's improver ahead of the consistent Iato's Angel.
United Force is solid and King Me is an interesting handicap debutant, but HILLS OF GOLD could be the answer.
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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1st (1)  (5.5/1 +27%)Surprise Picture |
5.5/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Surprise Picture 5.5/1, Returned to form following a break when accounting for 10 rivals on the AW and a line can be drawn through his subsequent no-show at Catterick (jinked violently right upon leaving the stalls and was always fighting a losing battle thereafter). Possibilities. Ended a long losing run in 6f Wolverhampton handicap and lost it at the start at Catterick. |
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2nd (4)  (7/1 +0%)Sparkle In His Eye |
7/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Sparkle In His Eye 7/1, Winner of this race off a 1 lb lower mark 12 months ago and made a pretty encouraging start to the season when sixth of 12 at Thirsk. However, not so good at the same course recently and he looks vulnerable. Below par the last time and he has a better strike-rate on the AW. |
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3rd (5)  (7.5/1 -50%)Monhammer |
7.5/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Monhammer 7.5/1, Left his first 2 runs of this season behind when nailed in the shadow of the post by Global Humor at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) last time. Reproduction of that effort would see him involved in the finish. Back to form when nosed out by Global Humor at Ayr and a very likely contender. |
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4th (2)  (2.75/1 +8%)Sir Maxi |
2.75/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sir Maxi 2.75/1, Below par so far this season, albeit his latest effort when fourth of 12 at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) wasn't a bad effort. Now 4 lb below last winning mark and he has to enter calculations. Ran a little better over a similar trip at Beverley and down another 2lb. |
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5th (7)  (7/1 +0%)Monaadhil |
7/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Monaadhil 7/1, Three-time winner last season, including over this C&D, and added to his tally on return at Chelmsford in April. Didn't help himself by racing freely back on turf here last time but could have a part to play if settling better. Below par latest but case can be made on any number of his runs during the past 12 months. |
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6th (3)  (8.5/1 -143%)Global Humor |
8.5/1(-143%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Global Humor 8.5/1, Not famed for reliability but is evidently going through a good spell, delivered late to land handicaps over 6f/7f at Ayr the last twice. Hasn't gone up much in the weights (5 lb in total for that brace) and another bold show could be on the cards. Delivered right on the line to win his last two and therefore still on a decent mark. |
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7th (8)  (6/1 +57%)Far From A Ruby |
6/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Far From A Ruby 6/1, Has slipped to an attractive mark (8 lb lower than for her latest win at Ayr last August) but she failed to fire here last time and others make more appeal on balance. Well handicapped on best form but a very infrequent winner (3-40). |
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8th (6)  (8/1 +33%)Yellow Bear |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Yellow Bear 8/1, Sole success to date gained in a Thirsk novice last spring and he needs to bounce back following a couple poor efforts. Three of his last four runs under varying ground were pretty poor. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Global Humor displayed another willing attitude when completing a double at Ayr earlier in the month and a 2lb rise is likely to see Jim Goldie's gelding remain competitive. Preference, however, is for C&D winner MONHAMMER. The five-year-old is now 1lb better off with the aforementioned Global Humor for a nose defeat and is fancied to gain his revenge now returned to this venue. It's too soon to be writing off Surprise Picture and he completes the shortlist.
It may pay to side with SIR MAXI, who has been cut some slack by the handicapper and is now eased into 0-65 company for the first time in his career. Surprise Picture could be the one to follow him home, provided he breaks on terms. Monhammer was beaten a whisker by Global Humor at Ayr recently but may well reverse the placings this time and emerge as best of the rest.
The handicapper hasn't been able to hit GLOBAL HUMOR too hard for his recent narrow victories and he's taken to complete the hat-trick.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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 | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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