There were 36 Races on Wednesday 22nd February 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Doncaster, 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 (3) (3.33/1 -11%) Bobby Shaftoe |
3.33/1(-11%) | (3) Bobby Shaftoe 3.33/1, Gained second career success when landing 8-runner minor event at this C&D 8 days ago by 3 lengths from Steel Helmet. Should give another good account carrying 5 lb penalty. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (5) (3.5/1 +46%) Bristol Hill |
3.5/1(+46%) | (5) Bristol Hill 3.5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 11/1, one of better recent efforts when sixth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 12 days ago. Mark continues to slide. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (2) (4/1 -60%) Forgetmenotblue |
4/1(-60%) | (2) Forgetmenotblue 4/1, First run since leaving D. K. Weld when creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 12 days ago. Consistent sort rates as shortlist material. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (10) (8/1 -14%) Steel Helmet |
8/1(-14%) | (10) Steel Helmet 8/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2019. Good 3 lengths second of 8 to Bobby Shaftoe in minor event at this C&D (4/1) 8 days ago. Not taken lightly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (8) (28/1 -12%) Zephlyn |
28/1(-12%) | (8) Zephlyn 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden has showed nothing in a pair of handicap starts. Off 139 days. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (1) (14/1 -75%) International Law |
14/1(-75%) | (1) International Law 14/1, Course winner. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 16 days ago. Should continue in form here, though anticipated steady gallop may not play to his strengths. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (4) (3.5/1 +50%) Lituus |
3.5/1(+50%) | (4) Lituus 3.5/1, Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (10/3) at Ayr (10f, good to firm). Off 7 months. Up in trip. Yard can ready one after an absence but others are more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (6) (22/1 -57%) Astrobrio |
22/1(-57%) | (6) Astrobrio 22/1, Pulled up in juvenile hurdle on debut for this yard but wasn't disgraced when seventh of 11 in handicap (150/1) at this course (10.2f) 40 days ago. Back up in trip but others make more appeal for win purposes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (7) (40/1 +0%) The Resdev Way |
40/1(+0%) | (7) The Resdev Way 40/1, 3-time C&D winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. 28/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 20 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (9) (100/1 -150%) Kirk House |
100/1(-150%) | (9) Kirk House 100/1, Little sign of ability in 3 qualifying runs last season and makes limited appeal on handicap debut over significantly longer trip. |
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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 (5) (0.8/1 +42%) Sea Flawless |
0.8/1(+42%) | (5) Sea Flawless 0.8/1, 140,000 gns 3-y-o, Sea The Stars filly. Sister to very smart but ungenuine 1½m-13f winner Al Aasy. Dam 1m winner. Clearly hasn't been easy to train given how long it's taken for her to get to the track but well-bred debutant from top yard merits respect. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (1) (1.1/1 -51%) Mr Inspiration |
1.1/1(-51%) | (1) Mr Inspiration 1.1/1, Promising type. Tongue strap on for 1st time, won 7-runner minor event at Kempton (12f, 2/5) 14 days ago, despite not looking particularly suited by steady gallop. Chance is there for all to see. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (6) (66/1 +34%) Vienna Girl |
66/1(+34%) | (6) Vienna Girl 66/1, Twice-raced maiden on Flat. Fair winner at 16f in bumpers. 7½ lengths sixth of 7 to Mr Inspiration in minor event at Kempton (12f, 66/1) 14 days ago. Hard to see her turning the tables here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (2) (25/1 -178%) Nefyn Dawn |
25/1(-178%) | (2) Nefyn Dawn 25/1, Twice-raced maiden on Flat also showed ability in bumpers. 50/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, much improved when second of 6 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 16 days ago. Respected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (4) (250/1 +0%) Ideal Dream |
250/1(+0%) | (4) Ideal Dream 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in minor event (150/1) at Southwell (11.1f), slowly away. Off 6 months. Looks limited on early evidence. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (3) (250/1 +0%) Garswood Lady |
250/1(+0%) | (3) Garswood Lady 250/1, Well held in 2 bumpers and minor event on flat debut last time. |
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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 +11%) Ri Na Farraige |
2/1(+11%) | (3) Ri Na Farraige 2/1, Bumper winner. Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 7/2, good third of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 9 days ago. Step up in trip looks a good move. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (5) (4.5/1 +36%) Balqaa |
4.5/1(+36%) | (5) Balqaa 4.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 14/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (8f) 13 days ago. Back up in trip and should run closer to form this time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (9) (20/1 +29%) Caracristi |
20/1(+29%) | (9) Caracristi 20/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. 25/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 37 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (8) (4/1 -45%) Can't Stop Now |
4/1(-45%) | (8) Can't Stop Now 4/1, Fourth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (15.7f, heavy, 14/1) 41 days ago, doing too much too soon. Fair on the Flat, back to form when winning at Redcar in October. Big player up 3 lb on the back of a wind op. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (6) (5/1 +9%) Mujid |
5/1(+9%) | (6) Mujid 5/1, 12/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 28 days ago, running on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (1) (66/1 -313%) Smart Lass |
66/1(-313%) | (1) Smart Lass 66/1, Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 18 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Down slightly in class back on the level. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (2) (9/1 +44%) Lord Torranaga |
9/1(+44%) | (2) Lord Torranaga 9/1, Ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (12.4f, 66/1). Off 103 days. Tough to assess at present. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (10) (40/1 +0%) Le Bayou |
40/1(+0%) | (10) Le Bayou 40/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap (66/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 11 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (7) (8.5/1 -55%) Vision Of Hope |
8.5/1(-55%) | (7) Vision Of Hope 8.5/1, Two wins from 5 runs on the level last year. Hood on for first time over hurdles, fourth of 8 in juvenile hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, good, 14/1) 7 days ago. Rejoined yard after leaving Harry Derham. Worth a look. |
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 (5) (5/1 +33%) Badri |
5/1(+33%) | (5) Badri 5/1, Course winner in August. Respectable fourth of 7 in handicap (8/1) at Kempton (6f) when last seen in October. Claims if ready to roll after a break. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (1) (6.5/1 +35%) Venturous |
6.5/1(+35%) | (1) Venturous 6.5/1, Four-time C&D winner. 22/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 52 days ago. Bounce back needed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (8) (4/1 +0%) Pockley |
4/1(+0%) | (8) Pockley 4/1, Four-time course winner, the latest in December. Good second of 10 in C&D handicap 13 days ago. Should go well again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (4.5/1 +25%) The Bell Conductor |
4.5/1(+25%) | (3) The Bell Conductor 4.5/1, C&D winner in September. Below par in 2 comeback runs last month and remains 5 lb above that successful mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (7) (7.5/1 +25%) Khabib |
7.5/1(+25%) | (7) Khabib 7.5/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. 15/2, last of 8 in handicap at this course (6f) 51 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (2) (7.5/1 -125%) May Sonic |
7.5/1(-125%) | (2) May Sonic 7.5/1, Seven wins from 26 Flat runs. Improved on recent efforts to win 7-runner Southwell handicap (5f) 29 days ago. 3 lb rise manageable if in similar form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (6) (6/1 +8%) Emperor Spirit |
6/1(+8%) | (6) Emperor Spirit 6/1, Respectable third of 8 in handicap (9/2) at this course (6f) 27 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. First run for yard after leaving Archie Watson. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (4) (11/1 -69%) Lord Riddiford |
11/1(-69%) | (4) Lord Riddiford 11/1, Useful sort who was a creditable third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5f, 14/1) 11 days ago. Likely to be competitive again. |
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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 (1) (2/1 +40%) Fleurman |
2/1(+40%) | (1) Fleurman 2/1, 10/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, did well under circumstances (modestly-run affair) when winning 6-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) 15 days ago, responding well to lead final 50 yds. Unexposed as a stayer and looks one to keep onside. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (2.75/1 -38%) First Emperor |
2.75/1(-38%) | (3) First Emperor 2.75/1, Confirmed the promise of stable debut as he finally opened his account at Lingfield last month and had little trouble following up just 4 days later in 6-runner handicap at Kempton (16f, 9/4) 4 weeks ago. In top form so must remain of interest. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (5/1 +64%) Flint Hill |
5/1(+64%) | (4) Flint Hill 5/1, Boosted his good record at Pontefract (18f) in October but produced a rare below par display when well held at Newmarket (2m) later that month. Finished with running left when third at Southwell just under 10 weeks ago and could well build on that effort here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (2) (2.5/1 +50%) Kihavah |
2.5/1(+50%) | (2) Kihavah 2.5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, shaped well when third of 10 in handicap hurdle (11/2) at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 18 days ago, running on. This is as far as he's been on the level and impossible to rule out. |
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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 (7) (2.25/1 -38%) Onight |
2.25/1(-38%) | (7) Onight 2.25/1, 11/2 and tongue strap on, close third of 9 in minor event at Kempton (7f) on debut 28 days ago, coming from much further back than other principals. Open to progress and rates a big player. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (9) (8.5/1 -55%) Sure Spirit |
8.5/1(-55%) | (9) Sure Spirit 8.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. 14/1, improved from debut when second of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 30 days ago. Solid claims. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (1) (2.25/1 +44%) Burning The Bails |
2.25/1(+44%) | (1) Burning The Bails 2.25/1, Promising type. Showed plenty of ability on debut and again shaped well when sixth of 11 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f, well-backed 9/4) 45 days ago, looking in need of greater test of stamina. Sets the standard. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (4) (7/1 +18%) Design |
7/1(+18%) | (4) Design 7/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ran to similar level as on debut when third of 14 in minor event (16/1) at Redcar (7f, good to soft). Off 144 days/gelded. Step forward required. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (5) (4/1 +38%) Glorious Lion |
4/1(+38%) | (5) Glorious Lion 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. Athletic sort and was strong in the market but could only finish seventh of 9 in minor event (7/4) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 95 days ago. Clearly thought capable of better. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (8) (150/1 -50%) Pub Club |
150/1(-50%) | (8) Pub Club 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, still very green when eighth of 12 in maiden at Kempton (6f) 7 days ago. Can't be fancied. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (10) (16/1 -45%) Timedtoperfection |
16/1(-45%) | (10) Timedtoperfection 16/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, green but showed ability when fourth of 7 in minor event at this C&D on debut 40 days ago. Should improve but perhaps appeals as more of a middle-distance prospect for later in the year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (6) (125/1 -213%) Mayjority |
125/1(-213%) | (6) Mayjority 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 100/1, seventh of 8 in minor event at this C&D on debut 13 days ago. Probably one for later on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (2) (100/1 -52%) Dabbous |
100/1(-52%) | (2) Dabbous 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, still firmly in need of experience when tenth of 12 in maiden at Kempton (6f) 36 days ago. Hard to fancy on current evidence. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (3) (25/1 -127%) Dawn Mission |
25/1(-127%) | (3) Dawn Mission 25/1, No Nay Never colt. Dam once-raced sister to smart winner (including Oaks) up to 1½m Qualify out of useful 12.7f winner (stayed 2m) Perihelion. Interesting pedigree and support would be noted on debut. |
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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 (7) (6/1 +25%) Lucky Lucky Lucky |
6/1(+25%) | (7) Lucky Lucky Lucky 6/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. 9/2, respectable fifth of 12 in minor event at this course (6f) 8 days ago. Keeps going close in these events and could feature back up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (6) (4.5/1 +0%) Jkr Cobbler |
4.5/1(+0%) | (6) Jkr Cobbler 4.5/1, Course winner in January. Shaped much better than the bare result when fifth of 11 in handicap (17/2) at this course (6f) 19 days ago, losing place 1f out after meeting trouble on more than one occasion. Expected to be bang there with fully-fledged rider back up. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (8) (3.5/1 +30%) Mr Coco Bean |
3.5/1(+30%) | (8) Mr Coco Bean 3.5/1, Twenty-five runs since last win in 2021. 11/2, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (8f) 27 days ago. Can go well again in his current mood. Engaged 7.00 here Monday. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (1) (25/1 +24%) Agonyclite |
25/1(+24%) | (1) Agonyclite 25/1, 28/1, offered little after 10 weeks off when eighth of 14 in similar event at this C&D 7 weeks ago. Plenty to find. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (3) (8.5/1 -31%) Galton |
8.5/1(-31%) | (3) Galton 8.5/1, Ninth of 12 in minor event (well-backed 11/4) at this course (6f) 8 days ago, short of room 2f out. Interesting to see if his supporters return with usual rider back on board. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (2) (20/1 -150%) Deolali |
20/1(-150%) | (2) Deolali 20/1, 4-time C&D winner. 14/1, respectable seventh of 12 in similar event at this course (6f) 8 days ago, plugging on after outpaced over 2f out. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (4) (9/1 +25%) He's So Brazen |
9/1(+25%) | (4) He's So Brazen 9/1, Unreliable individual. 28/1 and blinkered for 1st time, fifth of 10 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f) 55 days ago. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (12) (20/1 -11%) The Game Of Life |
20/1(-11%) | (12) The Game Of Life 20/1, Made some late inroads from off a strong pace when fifth of 12 in minor event (22/1) at Chelmsford City (8f) 6 days ago. Yard also saddles Thaayer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (9) (14/1 +30%) Oriental Lilly |
14/1(+30%) | (9) Oriental Lilly 14/1, 6-time course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 10 in minor event (22/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 4 days ago, left poorly placed. Easy to look elsewhere. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (10) (33/1 -106%) Perfect Soldier |
33/1(-106%) | (10) Perfect Soldier 33/1, Course winner under this rider in September. 25/1, eighth of 12 in minor event at this course (6f) 8 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (5) (5.5/1 +8%) How Bizarre |
5.5/1(+8%) | (5) How Bizarre 5.5/1, Unreliable type. Thirty-five runs since last win in 2020. Creditable third of 12 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f, 11/2) 12 days ago. May feature. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (11) (20/1 -100%) Thaayer |
20/1(-100%) | (11) Thaayer 20/1, C&D winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2021. Supported 10/3, ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 68 days ago. Had a wind op since and looks competitive in this grade for the first time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13th (13) (150/1 -200%) Vamos Chica |
150/1(-200%) | (13) Vamos Chica 150/1, 40/1, well held after 11 weeks off in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 38 days ago. Heaps to find on form. |
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