Newbury Races & Results Tomform Saturday 18th May 2024

There were 51 Races on Saturday 18th May 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Newmarket, 8 races at Wexford, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Newbury, 6 races at Bangor, 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Uttoxeter, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 18th May 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:50 Newbury Group 3 (Class 1) 12f - 9 Run 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
7
1st (7) Middle Earth (10/3 +26%)
Middle Earth
3.333333
10/3(+26%)
(7) Middle Earth 10/3, Didn't race until June bit quickly made up for lost time, supplementing his novice win in the Melrose on handicap debut before keeping on nicely to add to his tally in listed company over 14.2f in October. Can make a better 4-y-o but this trip may be sharp enough.
Very progressive at three bar a blip in the St Leger on soft; likely more to come at four.
5
2nd (5) King Of Conquest (10/1 +9%)
King Of Conquest
10
10/1(+9%)
(5) King Of Conquest 10/1, Won a Goodwood listed race last May and proved his stamina for 1½m when third in a Group 3 on final 4-y-o start. Respectable fourth in a Bahrain listed race on reappearance in March but didn't build on that back in Britain last time and he's not totally straightforward.
Listed winner last May; below par in both runs this year but met trouble last time.
2
3rd (2) Cemhaan (28/1 -56%)
Cemhaan
28
28/1(-56%)
(2) Cemhaan 28/1, Progressive handicapper for some time now, winning 6 times in all since September 2021, latest a career best at Kempton last month, Makes Group 3 debut late in his career but he's not out of it on the figures.
Really smart handicap performance to win at Kempton latest but needs more again now.
6
4th (6) Maxi King (10/1 +60%)
Maxi King
10
10/1(+60%)
(6) Maxi King 10/1, Made light of a 13-month absence as he followed up his Doncaster maiden success in 8-runner handicap at Ripon (9.8f, heavy). Improved another chunk when completing the hat-trick at Newmarket but this asks a totally different question.
3-3 since joining this yard but takes a big jump in class here.
3
5th (3) Desert Hero (Evens +39%)
Desert Hero
0
Evens(+39%)
(3) Desert Hero Evens, Smart performance when winning the traditionally very strong King George (Handicap) at Royal Ascot in June. Overcame tricky circumstances when following up in the Gordon Stakes and third-place finish in the St Leger was another forward step. Excellent reappearance at Sandown and this trip will help.
Most progressive at three and good second on 1m2f return; the one to beat back at 1m4f.
8
6th (8) Salt Bay (7/1 -56%)
Salt Bay
7
7/1(-56%)
(8) Salt Bay 7/1, Relatively lightly raced since making a winning debut at 2 yrs and unable to add to his tally in pretty good company. Nice type physically and reappearance third in the John Porter over C&D a month was a career best.
Third in Group 3 on C&D return; low mileage so could build on that; yard won this in 2023.
9
7th (9) So Moonstruck (28/1 -229%)
So Moonstruck
28
28/1(-229%)
(9) So Moonstruck 28/1, Smart form, winning maiden at Dusseldorf in 2021 before making frame all 3 starts following season, including when head third of 20 to Sammarco in Deutsches Derby at Hamburg final start. Missed 2023 and left Markus Klug but has the form to play a big part is retaining his ability.
Off since close third in 2022 German Derby; watching brief advised on return for new yard.
4
8th (4) Flying Honours (33/1 -106%)
Flying Honours
33
33/1(-106%)
(4) Flying Honours 33/1, Listed/Group 3 winner at 2. Finished lame in Dante at York last spring on sole 3-y-o outing and gelded after, he showed very little on reappearance at Sandown. Leading connections persevering but easy to have doubts. Up in trip.
Group 3 winner at two but last in Dante on only 3yo start and same again on reappearance.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content
13:50 Newbury Group 3 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

It's hard to see past DESERT HERO who ran a cracker over 1m2f on his reappearance and should be tough to beat back at 1m4f.

14:25 Newbury Listed (Class 1) 6f - 14 Run 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
3
1st (3) Elite Status (13/2 +24%)
Elite Status
6.5
13/2(+24%)
(3) Elite Status 13/2
Came up short in Group 1s after French Group 3 win; could resume progress after a break.
13
2nd (13) Relief Rally (3/1 +0%)
Relief Rally
3
3/1(+0%)
(13) Relief Rally 3/1
Seemed not stay 7f in Fred Darling; major player if recapturing her juvenile form.
11
3rd (11) Adaay In Devon (9/2 +55%)
Adaay In Devon
4.5
9/2(+55%)
(11) Adaay In Devon 9/2
Likeable filly; second in Commonwealth Cup Trial; should be in the thick of things again.
7
4th (7) Malc (22/1 -120%)
Malc
22
22/1(-120%)
(7) Malc 22/1
Outpaced last two 2yo runs; possibilities judged on Group 2 Royal Ascot second last June.
9
5th (9) Pocklington (18/1 -227%)
Pocklington
18
18/1(-227%)
(9) Pocklington 18/1
Bred to be smart; 2-2 on Newcastle AW; up in grade but could be anything.
10
6th (10) Room Service (10/1 -18%)
Room Service
10
10/1(-18%)
(10) Room Service 10/1
Soft-ground sales race winner last year; had excuse on return; strongly considered.
2
7th (2) Dawn Charger (28/1 -100%)
Dawn Charger
28
28/1(-100%)
(2) Dawn Charger 28/1
Group 3 winner in excellent 2yo campaign; may not have reached her ceiling just yet.
12
8th (12) Queen Of Mougins (40/1 +20%)
Queen Of Mougins
40
40/1(+20%)
(12) Queen Of Mougins 40/1
C&D debut winner; disappointing at Chelmsford first time out; lots to find on form.
6
9th (6) Louis Barthas (50/1 -25%)
Louis Barthas
50
50/1(-25%)
(6) Louis Barthas 50/1
Promising third at Kempton on sole 2yo start; stern assignment on today's reappearance.
4
10th (4) Inishfallen (66/1 -32%)
Inishfallen
66
66/1(-32%)
(4) Inishfallen 66/1
Well-held last of ten on reappearance; plenty to find, even on his best form.
5
11th (5) James's Delight (13/2 +7%)
James's Delight
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(5) James's Delight 13/2
Two impressive 6f wins this year; won't be inconvenienced if the going softens; big chance.
14
12th (14) Symbology (22/1 -120%)
Symbology
22
22/1(-120%)
(14) Symbology 22/1
Stiff tasks after making winning debut last year; needs to raise her game on reappearance.
1
13th (1) Action Point (66/1 -136%)
Action Point
66
66/1(-136%)
(1) Action Point 66/1
C&D 2yo Listed winner; disappointing in France last time; others have stronger form claims.
8
14th (8) Mister Sketch (6/1 +8%)
Mister Sketch
6
6/1(+8%)
(8) Mister Sketch 6/1
Close second in Mill Reef and better than result in Greenham; unexposed; big chance.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content
14:25 Newbury Listed (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Greenham Stakes sixth and seventh MISTER SKETCH and Room Service emerged with plenty of credit and the former gets the nod.

15:00 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 14 Run 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
3
1st (3) King's Gambit (7/2 +13%)
King's Gambit
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(3) King's Gambit 7/2
Progressive RPRs in three races, all at Newbury, last season; final effort is strong form.
8
2nd (8) Poniros (16/1 -88%)
Poniros
16
16/1(-88%)
(8) Poniros 16/1
Solid record at maiden/novice level; open to progress in handicaps; not dismissed.
2
3rd (2) Chantilly (4/1 +0%)
Chantilly
4
4/1(+0%)
(2) Chantilly 4/1
Galileo colt who should build on Leopardstown reappearance win; holds major entries.
5
4th (5) Persica (16/1 -14%)
Persica
16
16/1(-14%)
(5) Persica 16/1
Useful form (third to the subsequent 2,000 Guineas winner) at Kempton on reappearance.
11
5th (11) Into Battle (40/1 -122%)
Into Battle
40
40/1(-122%)
(11) Into Battle 40/1
Able to dictate the pace and had little to spare at Epsom last month; this is harder.
7
6th (7) Go Daddy (50/1 -52%)
Go Daddy
50
50/1(-52%)
(7) Go Daddy 50/1
Needs to build on Newmarket reappearance effort and may need further now.
6
7th (6) Goodwood Odyssey (11/2 +15%)
Goodwood Odyssey
5.5
11/2(+15%)
(6) Goodwood Odyssey 11/2
2-2 on turf, the latest performance in Sandown handicap; the type to improve further.
12
8th (12) Prepschool (20/1 +20%)
Prepschool
20
20/1(+20%)
(12) Prepschool 20/1
Record is 1-7; ran well behind Goodwood Odyssey and Brioni at Sandown last time.
1
9th (1) Black Run (9/1 +44%)
Black Run
9
9/1(+44%)
(1) Black Run 9/1
Front-running colt who won at Newmarket most recently; open to further progress.
9
10th (9) Brioni (12/1 +14%)
Brioni
12
12/1(+14%)
(9) Brioni 12/1
Ties in with Goodwood Odyssey on Sandown form last time; enters calculations.
10
11th (10) Fighter Command (12/1 -41%)
Fighter Command
12
12/1(-41%)
(10) Fighter Command 12/1
Made all in Windsor maiden most recently; holds Group 2 entry; should have more to offer.
14
12th (14) Individualism (16/1 -45%)
Individualism
16
16/1(-45%)
(14) Individualism 16/1
The only maiden in this field but pedigree suggests he may improve for the new trip.
13
13th (13) Spirit Of Acklam (9/1 +36%)
Spirit Of Acklam
9
9/1(+36%)
(13) Spirit Of Acklam 9/1
Improving colt who is an interesting handicap prospect for the Easterbys; could go well.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content
15:00 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

This has presumably been the target for KING'S GAMBIT (nap), who is first choice ahead of Ballydoyle colt Chantilly.

15:35 Newbury Group 1 (Class 1) 8f - 11 Run 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
1
1st (1) Audience (22/1 +56%)
Audience
22
22/1(+56%)
(1) Audience 22/1
Smart over 7f; something to prove on first crack at 1m and first Group 1 attempt.
3
2nd (3) Charyn (4/1 +43%)
Charyn
4
4/1(+43%)
(3) Charyn 4/1
2-2 this term; collared Poker Face in Sandown Group 2 last time; may well improve further.
10
3rd (10) Witch Hunter (22/1 +56%)
Witch Hunter
22
22/1(+56%)
(10) Witch Hunter 22/1
Best known for his achievements over 7f; stiff task back up in distance.
11
4th (11) Inspiral (2/1 +0%)
Inspiral
2
2/1(+0%)
(11) Inspiral 2/1
Six Group 1 wins; beat Big Rock in last year's Marois; respected.
6
5th (6) Hi Royal (22/1 +67%)
Hi Royal
22
22/1(+67%)
(6) Hi Royal 22/1
Runner-up in last year's 2,000 Guineas; needs to build on Group 3 reappearance effort.
2
6th (2) Big Rock (11/4 -10%)
Big Rock
2.75
11/4(-10%)
(2) Big Rock 11/4
Front-running French colt; unchallenged in last year's QEII, winning by 6l; top on ratings.
7
7th (7) Poker Face (9/1 -13%)
Poker Face
9
9/1(-13%)
(7) Poker Face 9/1
Has form figures of 1111122 over 1m; closely matched with Charyn on latest effort; solid.
4
8th (4) Dear My Friend (40/1 +39%)
Dear My Friend
40
40/1(+39%)
(4) Dear My Friend 40/1
Has developed into a smart sort on AW; failed to beat a rival on last two turf attempts.
9
9th (9) Royal Scotsman (16/1 -14%)
Royal Scotsman
16
16/1(-14%)
(9) Royal Scotsman 16/1
Third in last year's 2,000 Guineas; form dipped in two subsequent runs but may rebound.
5
10th (5) Flight Plan (33/1 -32%)
Flight Plan
33
33/1(-32%)
(5) Flight Plan 33/1
Made all in Leopardstown Group 2 last time out; unlikely to get an easy lead in this field.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content
15:35 Newbury Group 1 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

High-class French colt BIG ROCK should prove difficult to peg back provided his QEII form is repeated. Inspiral is feared most.

16:10 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 12 Run 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
7
1st (7) Lethal Levi (15/2 +25%)
Lethal Levi
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(7) Lethal Levi 15/2
Underwhelming start to current campaign, favourite at York on Wednesday; now blinkered.
4
2nd (4) Rumstar (20/1 +9%)
Rumstar
20
20/1(+9%)
(4) Rumstar 20/1
Has drawn a blank since 2yo days and failed to beat a rival at Bath on reappearance.
5
3rd (5) Ferrous (4/1 +11%)
Ferrous
4
4/1(+11%)
(5) Ferrous 4/1
Thriving; scored at Wolverhampton and Kempton; of obvious interest in bid for a hat-trick.
10
4th (10) United Approach (12/1 -167%)
United Approach
12
12/1(-167%)
(10) United Approach 12/1
2-3 in short career to date; clearcut winner sole 3yo start; retains plenty of potential.
8
5th (8) Under The Twilight (12/1 +0%)
Under The Twilight
12
12/1(+0%)
(8) Under The Twilight 12/1
Upwardly mobile 6yo; personal best when scoring at Windsor and should go well again.
3
6th (3) Juan Les Pins (12/1 +33%)
Juan Les Pins
12
12/1(+33%)
(3) Juan Les Pins 12/1
Third in 2023 Wokingham but unplaced last three starts and others appeal more.
11
7th (11) Woolhampton (28/1 -133%)
Woolhampton
28
28/1(-133%)
(11) Woolhampton 28/1
Better than ever when winning at Ascot; cannot be ruled out off 3lb higher.
12
8th (12) Mitrosonfire (18/1 +28%)
Mitrosonfire
18
18/1(+28%)
(12) Mitrosonfire 18/1
On a 19-race losing run, has no great record fresh and others appeal more.
1
9th (1) Willem Twee (6/1 +50%)
Willem Twee
6
6/1(+50%)
(1) Willem Twee 6/1
Lingfield Listed winner; on a career-high mark and will need another jolt of improvement.
6
10th (6) Wiltshire (5/2 -11%)
Wiltshire
2.5
5/2(-11%)
(6) Wiltshire 5/2
Overcame trouble to win in big field over C&D on stable debut; fancied to follow up.
9
11th (9) Gisburn (11/1 +21%)
Gisburn
11
11/1(+21%)
(9) Gisburn 11/1
Infrequent winner since his 2yo days; respectable third at Goodwood two weeks ago.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content
16:10 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

The strong suspicion is that WILTSHIRE is some way ahead of his mark and he's selected to follow up last month's C&D success.

16:45 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 12 Run 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
2
1st (2) Sonny Liston (10/1 -25%)
Sonny Liston
10
10/1(-25%)
(2) Sonny Liston 10/1
Capable of very useful form but he's a frustrating sort; headgear removed on reappearance.
7
2nd (7) Metal Merchant (6/1 -50%)
Metal Merchant
6
6/1(-50%)
(7) Metal Merchant 6/1
Landed the Spring Cup over C&D on reappearance, beating Godwinson; warrants respect.
4
3rd (4) Talis Evolvere (9/2 +63%)
Talis Evolvere
4.5
9/2(+63%)
(4) Talis Evolvere 9/2
Progressive on AW; creditable third in the Spring Cup here on the return to turf.
12
4th (12) Aalto (11/1 -10%)
Aalto
11
11/1(-10%)
(12) Aalto 11/1
Good second at Newmarket on seasonal debut; possibilities if building on that effort.
6
5th (6) Slipofthepen (14/1 -100%)
Slipofthepen
14
14/1(-100%)
(6) Slipofthepen 14/1
Hasn't lived up to expectations the last twice but is lightly raced and not written off.
9
6th (9) Terwada (14/1 +13%)
Terwada
14
14/1(+13%)
(9) Terwada 14/1
Finished last in the Spring Cup; best watched unless the market speaks positively.
5
7th (5) Tempus (25/1 +11%)
Tempus
25
25/1(+11%)
(5) Tempus 25/1
Regressive results on AW this year; doesn't look poised to regain the winning thread.
1
8th (1) Stephensons Rocket (40/1 +20%)
Stephensons Rocket
40
40/1(+20%)
(1) Stephensons Rocket 40/1
Smart in Hong Kong on his day but may be past his best; first British run since 2018.
3
9th (3) Biggles (14/1 -75%)
Biggles
14
14/1(-75%)
(3) Biggles 14/1
Very useful over 7f; reappearance effort suggests this return to 1m is worth exploring.
11
10th (11) Two Tempting (20/1 -100%)
Two Tempting
20
20/1(-100%)
(11) Two Tempting 20/1
2-2 this term; now on a career-high mark but can't be dismissed in current form.
8
11th (8) Godwinson (7/4 +36%)
Godwinson
1.75
7/4(+36%)
(8) Godwinson 7/4
Finished well for close second to Metal Merchant in Spring Cup; should progress further.
10
12th (10) Autumn Festival (50/1 -257%)
Autumn Festival
50
50/1(-257%)
(10) Autumn Festival 50/1
Ran creditably in the Thirsk Hunt Cup but ideally needs a slight drop back in trip.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content
16:45 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

With further improvement on the cards, GODWINSON is taken to reverse Spring Cup placings with Metal Merchant.

17:15 Newbury Listed (Class 1) 10f - 6 Run 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
LTO Selection:
17:15 Newbury Listed (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

All of the once-raced novice winners are open to any amount of progress. First choice is SIYOLA, ahead of Ejaabiyah.

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