There were 27 Races on Sunday 3rd March 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 6 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Leopardstown, 6 races at Huntingdon, 8 races at Newcastle, 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 (5)  (9/2 -13%)Heatherdown Hero |
9/2(-13%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Heatherdown Hero 9/2, Seventeen runs since sole win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 9 days ago, left poorly placed. Headstrong tendencies means he's never the easiest ride and he'll likely need a couple of these to falter. Wearing only a hood hasn't done much for him in the past and he's hard to win with. |
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2nd (4)  (Evens +60%)Easy Equation |
Evens(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Easy Equation Evens, Again ran creditably when third of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 30 days ago. Still early days for current yard and he rates as shortlist material. Not prolific but he's consistent and 2m on this surface is up his street; track could suit. |
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3rd (8)  (22/1 -144%)Crystal Guard |
22/1(-144%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Crystal Guard 22/1, Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 10 in handicap (15/2) at Wolverhampton (14f) 9 days ago. Has work to do. The odd decent run this winter (including here) but ran poorly last time and 2-32 overall. |
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4th (3)  (5/1 -25%)Kiss My Face |
5/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Kiss My Face 5/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. 4/1, last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (25f, heavy) 13 days ago. Fair on the Flat, creditable on last Flat run. Others more persuasive. Capable of threatening off this mark if he could raise his game. |
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5th (1)  (4/1 -33%)Vision Of Hope |
4/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Vision Of Hope 4/1, Another good effort when third of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 18/1) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Working his way back to his best for this yard and he's a player. Running well; tries 2m for the first time on the Flat and it should suit. |
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6th (6)  (150/1 -500%)Best Guess |
150/1(-500%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Best Guess 150/1, 150/1 and blinkered for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others preferred. It's been modest stuff in his three handicaps and he has stamina to prove over this far. |
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7th (2)  (33/1 -175%)Can Can Girl |
33/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Can Can Girl 33/1, Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, failed to come on for recent yard debut when eighth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 27 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Plenty to find on form. Probably stays 2m but hard to recommend on the back of her last two runs. |
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8th (7)  (33/1 -313%)Freewheelin |
33/1(-313%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Freewheelin 33/1, C&D winner. 25/1, looked rusty on first run since leaving Tom Tate when fifth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 52 days ago. Return to 2m should help and it's possible he'll step forward. Didn't run too badly on stable debut when behind Vision Of Hope and could build on that. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
VISION OF HOPE was only narrowly denied when third off this mark over 1m4f at Wolverhampton last month and the step up in trip could see her return to winning ways. Easy Equation has also been running well in defeat of late and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Heatherdown Hero and Kiss My Face.
EASY EQUATION has reached the podium on both outings for Charlie Fellowes and this thorough stayer gets the verdict to record a fourth career success. Vision of Hope looks back to near her best on the evidence of her recent outings and rates as the main threat, with Freewheelin a tentative pick for third.
While EASY EQUATION is not prolific he is consistent and for one who can hit flat spots in his races the stiff finish here should suit.
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)  (7/4 +50%)Abraaj |
7/4(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Abraaj 7/4, Looked unlucky not to win when neck third of 9 to Legacy Power at Kempton last time, needing stronger gallop but finishing well. Never been the most reliable, but hails from in-form yard and drops back down in grade here. First run after a wind op when looking unlucky not to win over this far at Kempton. |
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2nd (5)  (2/1 +20%)Zephlyn |
2/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Zephlyn 2/1, C&D winner. Winner here in January. 13/8, good second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 27 days ago, clear of rest. Can make presence felt. C&D winner in January and another solid effort at Southwell; thereabouts. |
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3rd (4)  (10/3 -21%)Ney |
10/3(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ney 10/3, Produced a career best in first-time blinkers when winning 6-runner handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 27 days ago, driven clear. Well treated in this sphere compared to his fairly useful hurdles form and he should go close. Changing the cheekpieces for blinkers worked well when a comfortable winner at Southwell. |
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4th (6)  (25/1 -56%)Mille Miglia |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mille Miglia 25/1, Out of sorts since early last year, faring no better in first-time blinkers when thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. She's been struggling to land any sort of blow in handicaps over various trips at Dundalk. |
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5th (2)  (17/2 -42%)Yakhabar |
17/2(-42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Yakhabar 17/2, 11/1, won 10-runner handicap at this course (12.4f) 15 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Can give another good account from 3 lb higher mark. Recent win came over 1m4f (comfortably) and this trip has stretched him before. |
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6th (8)  (125/1 -213%)Misscarlett |
125/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Misscarlett 125/1, Twenty four runs since sole win in 2017. Below form fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) 76 days ago. Poor on last Flat run. Very hard to fancy. Only 3-54 and hasn't offered much either code for a while now. |
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7th (7)  (125/1 -213%)Princess Nieve |
125/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Princess Nieve 125/1, 66/1, creditable seventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 29 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Not easy to make a case for. Not much to shout about since moving yards and she's unraced beyond about 1m4f. |
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8th (3)  (12/1 -167%)Alchemystique |
12/1(-167%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Alchemystique 12/1, Stopped the slide when second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 12/1) 47 days ago. Potentially well handicapped but could do with cutting out slow starts. Came from some way back to finish second over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last time. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
In an open race, marginal preference is for ABRAAJ, who improved for a wind operation to finish a neck third in a higher grade at Kempton last time. Off the same mark here, the six-year-old could be hard to beat. Recent winners Ney and Yakhabar are others who arrive here with strong form claims, while Alchemystique is the pick of the remainder.
ABRAAJ was beaten only narrowly despite being unfavoured by the run of the race at Kempton last time and he's fancied to make amends here, though the presence of the potentially well-treated Ney should mean the selection has plenty to think about. Zephlyn backed up January's C&D success with a sound effort at Southwell and can complete the placings.
A few hold chances but one who can beat them all is ABRAAJ who should really have won last time at Kempton.
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 (2)  (3/1 -9%)Pocklington |
3/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Pocklington 3/1, Bred to be useful and got off to a winning start in 12-runner minor event (8/1) at this C&D 36 days ago, cosily. Open to improvement but he has plenty to find up against Army Ethos. Impressed over C&D on debut five weeks ago; bred to be smart and there's more to come. |
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2nd (1)  (2/9 -10%)Army Ethos |
2/9(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Army Ethos 2/9, Speedily bred and easily made a successful debut at Ayr last year. Took a big step forward when neck second of 20 to River Tiber in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good, 20/1) next time, so he's the one to beat on his comeback. Two runs as a 2yo, winning easily on debut before neck 2nd in Coventry Stakes; smart colt. |
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3rd (4)  (66/1 -164%)Bare Elegance |
66/1(-164%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Bare Elegance 66/1, 30,000 gns foal, Kodiac filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner out of useful 2-y-o 6f/6.3f winner Walk On Bye. Faces a tough task first time up. 30,000gns foal; dam a 5f winner (RPR 81); high standard to aim at on debut. |
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4th (3)  (125/1 -89%)Highland Laird |
125/1(-89%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Highland Laird 125/1, Sent off at long odds (150/1) and beaten a long way out when last of 10 in minor event at this course (8f) on debut 12 days ago. Looks to be up against it dropped in trip. Offered nothing on recent debut here (1m) and can't be recommended. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
It is very hard to oppose ARMY ETHOS, who has not been seen since going down by a neck in the Coventry at Royal Ascot last year. If the son of Shalaa is anywhere near that level of form here, it is very hard to see him being beaten. Pocklington won over C&D on his debut in January and may have more to offer, while Bare Elegance completes the shortlist.
ARMY ETHOS only had the 2 starts last year but he sets a clear standard after his excellent second in the Coventry at Royal Ascot. This looks a good opportunity for him to make a winning return to action, with debut-winner Pocklington the one who can give the selection most to think about.
Pockington is a promising sprinter but Coventry Stakes runner-up ARMY ETHOS sets a high standard.
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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(11)  (7/4 +56%)He's An Angel |
7/4(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) He's An Angel 7/4, Has taken his form to another level since joing his current yard, bringing up the 4-timer when digging deep for success in 8-runner handicap (5/2) at this C&D 15 days ago. Respected despite the rise in grade. On a roll for his new yard and good value for his narrow winning margins the last twice. |
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1st (9)  (7/2 +0%)Sibyl Charm |
7/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Sibyl Charm 7/2, Opened her account here (7f) in January and has continued in good form since, second of 12 in handicap (3/1) over C&D 19 days ago. Could be thereabouts once again. Running well; won over 7f here in January and twice runner-up since then over 6f. |
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2nd (1)  (6/1 +33%)Pockley |
6/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Pockley 6/1, All 6 career victories at this course, with latest win in November. With blinkers back on, creditable third of 8 in handicap here (5f, 22/1) 10 days ago, clear of rest. Capable of going well again if on a going day. Hasn't been far away in any of his recent runs and Jonny Peate returns claiming 3lb. |
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4th (10)  (7/2 +36%)Boafo Boy |
7/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Boafo Boy 7/2, Course winner. Not long with current yard and made it back-to-back wins when battling well to score in 5-runner handicap (11/4) at Chelmsford City (7f) 10 days ago. Can give another good account. Well handicapped on old form and has won his last two, over 6f and 7f. |
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5th (2)  (20/1 +39%)Fortamour |
20/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Fortamour 20/1, Course winner whose latest success came at Ripon in September. After 10 weeks off, possibly needed the run when sixth of 9 in handicap (22/1) at this C&D 47 days ago. Others still more persuasive. Has won here but needed to run better on his final visit to be strongly fancied. |
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6th (3)  (9/1 +0%)Illusionist |
9/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Illusionist 9/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. However, he took a step back in the right direction when third of 12 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 19 days ago, nearest finish. Task is now to build on his latest effort. Stuck on a losing run but there have been some positive signs off his reduced mark. |
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7th (7)  (20/1 +0%)Bellagio Man |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Bellagio Man 20/1, Latest win over C&D in September. In first-time blinkers, below form seventh of 12 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, though not ideally positioned. Needs to get back on track with cheekpieces reapplied. Won off 3lb higher over C&D in September but form has gone a little cold. |
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8th (12)  (25/1 -56%)Broken Spear |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Broken Spear 25/1, Ended last season with a couple of lesser efforts, eighth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 6/1) when last seen in October. May just be better for this first run back of the year. Five turf wins to his name but 0-6 on the AW and, back from a break, others are safer. |
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9th (4)  (28/1 -133%)William Dewhirst |
28/1(-133%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) William Dewhirst 28/1, Doubled his tally when scoring at Carlisle in September and wasn't discredited at a higher level when sixth of 7 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, soft, 8/1) next time. Back down in grade on his return from 5 months off. Has won over 6f but perhaps better at 7f and he's back in trip without a recent race. |
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10th (6)  (22/1 +12%)Gis A Sub |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Gis A Sub 22/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. After 5 months off (had wind op), not disgraced on first outing since leaving Kevin Ryan when eighth of 12 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Lurks on dangerous mark. Lost his way for Kevin Ryan and made a quiet stable debut here four weeks ago. |
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11th (5)  (33/1 -136%)Manigordo |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Manigordo 33/1, After 13 weeks off, shaped as if better for the run when tenth of 12 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D 28 days ago. Had shown promise on his stable debut previously, so he's not written off with cheekpieces back on. Led early here four weeks ago before dropping right out; others preferred. |
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|DQ| (8)  (5/2 +17%)Bonito Cavalo |
5/2(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Bonito Cavalo 5/2, Has been thriving this year, completing a 5-timer at this course when winning 12-runner handicap (5f, 4/5) 28 days ago. Up in class but he's a leading contender in his current mood. Has been a revelation since the turn of the year, winning five times here (from 5f to 7f). |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A drop in trip and quick turnaround proved no barrier to success for BONITO CAVALO, who landed a five-timer over 5f here last time out. The handicapper has reacted by putting Jim Goldie's charge up a further 7lb in the ratings, but that may not be enough to break his winning sequence. He's An Angel is chasing a fifth straight victory himself and the four-year-old isn't taken lightly, while fellow in-form rival Sibyl Charm is unlikely to be far away either.
Several in-form contenders, with preference for BONITO CAVALO who has racked up a 5-timer at this course already in 2024. He can go on to extend his winning sequence, though He's An Angel is also unbeaten so far this year and isn't taken lightly. Sibyl Charm is another who arrives in good heart and she completes the shortlist.
This will take some winning with a few of these on a roll right now. HE'S AN ANGEL has been good value for his narrow winning margins.
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 (13)  (16/1 -146%)Billy Mill |
16/1(-146%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Billy Mill 16/1, C&D winner last summer. Got his head back in front in 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 22 days ago. Only nudged up 1 lb so should remain very competitive. C&D win last summer; latest Wolverhampton success backed up by the clock; each-way shout. |
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2nd (2)  (4/1 -14%)Greatgadian |
4/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Greatgadian 4/1, Course winner in October. Shaped well when third at Southwell in January and things didn't go his way at Kempton last time. Worth another chance to show he's on a good mark. Had an excuse last time and running well over 7f beforehand; one to take seriously. |
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3rd (7)  (28/1 -100%)Ron O |
28/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ron O 28/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 14 runs last year. 16/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (1m) 62 days ago, left poorly placed. Others more persuasive. Career best when winning at Southwell in November (1m); held in good race here in January. |
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4th (1)  (5/1 +64%)Misty Grey |
5/1(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Misty Grey 5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 54 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Tom Dascombe. Smart on AW in his pomp; down in grade for this stable debut; yard runs three here. |
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5th (12)  (18/1 +18%)Darwell Lion |
18/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Darwell Lion 18/1, 20/1, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 15 days ago. Others preferred. Edging down the weights but efforts for new yard this winter need bettering. |
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6th (4)  (11/1 +8%)Zip |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Zip 11/1, Three-time C&D winner. Latest win at Doncaster in October. Respectable fifth of 13 over C&D (12/1) 28 days ago.Each-way claims. Running well enough on AW this winter to enter calculations. |
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7th (6)  (6/1 -33%)Love De Vega |
6/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Love De Vega 6/1, 2/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 8 days ago, keeping on well. Can give a good account up 4 lb. Two Chelmsford wins this year, latterly eight days ago; 4lb higher in a better race here. |
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8th (10)  (14/1 -40%)Riot |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Riot 14/1, Four wins from 17 runs last year. Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (1m, 5/1) 13 days ago. Ended 2023 in good form and he was placed in both runs last month; should run his race. |
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9th (14)  (4/1 +27%)Star Zinc |
4/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Star Zinc 4/1, C&D winner under Hollie Doyle last month. Good second of 12 in handicap (10/3) at Southwell (1m) 8 days ago. Not taken lightly with Doyle back in the saddle. Conditions to suit and comes here in top form; this is tougher though. |
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|B| (5)  (13/2 +46%)The Caltonian |
13/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) The Caltonian 13/2, Four-time course winner, including over 5f/6f in January. Another good run here when second of 8 in 6f handicap 12 days ago, better placed than most. Fine at 7f. Has to enter the reckoning. Flourished in blinkers this winter and still improving judged on latest 6f second here. |
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|F| (3)  (80/1 -100%)Anthem National |
80/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Anthem National 80/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. No impact over sprint trips in Bahrain in recent starts. Significantly back up in trip on British return. C&D winner; mixed bag in Bahrain this winter; looks high in the weights at present. |
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10th (11)  (14/1 -40%)Zozimus |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Zozimus 14/1, One win from 29 Flat runs. Twenty one runs since last win in 2020. Creditable seventh of 13 in C&D handicap (50/1) 28 days ago, not clear run. That wait for another win is likely to go on. Has his quirks but his reappearance was promising and he's not short of ability. |
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11th (8)  (50/1 -100%)On A Session |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) On A Session 50/1, Winner at Musselburgh last spring but drawn a blank since. Last of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) when last seen in October. Probably best watched on return. On his last winning mark and can go well fresh; not out of it, for all he's 0-11 on AW. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
LOVE DE VEGA justified strong support in the market when landing the spoils at Chelmsford last week and a 4lb rise in the ratings looks far from insurmountable. Charlie Johnston's inmate is fancied to complete a double, possibly at the main expense of four-time course winner The Caltonian. Linda Perratt's charge has a career-high mark to overcome, but he isn't easily dismissed at this venue. Greatgadian, Trip To Rome and Star Zinc are other likely players.
A quite useful and competitive handicap. GREATGADIAN didn't enjoy the rub of the green at Kempton last time and gets another chance to show he can win from this mark. Star Zinc and The Caltonian both know where the winning post is over C&D and head the many dangers along with Love de Vega.
On A Session and Misty Grey are of some interest but GREATGADIAN can make amends for his unlucky run at Kempton last 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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1st (12)  (10/1 -43%)Castan |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Castan 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Respectable 1½ lengths fifth of 11 to Moon Flight in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 28 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Needs treating as though still in form. Conditions to suit and no obvious reason why he wouldn't give his running once again. |
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2nd (6)  (4/1 +38%)Zarzyni |
4/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Zarzyni 4/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Shaped well when fourth of 12 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D 22 days ago, not clear run. Very well weighted these days. Talented but frustrating; ran well here last time and has the ability to feature. |
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3rd (3)  (5/1 +0%)Pepsi Cat |
5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Pepsi Cat 5/1, C&D winner. Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Three wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win here in January. 11/2, good third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 22 days ago. Has good chance on form. Improving sprinter with a C&D record of 2113; low draw not optimal but considered. |
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4th (8)  (9/2 +0%)Jenever |
9/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Jenever 9/2, C&D winner. Four wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Excellent head second of 11 to Moon Flight in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 28 days ago. That was just about a career best. Four wins last year; career best when 2nd to Moon Flight here latest; in the mix again. |
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5th (7)  (10/3 +33%)Moon Flight |
10/3(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Moon Flight 10/3, C&D winner. Latest win here in February. Good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 10 days ago, no match for winner. Likely to give it another good go under excellent claimer. Unexposed and progressive at 5f; likely to be in the thick of it once again. |
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6th (11)  (28/1 -133%)Khabib |
28/1(-133%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Khabib 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in November. 11/1, 5 lengths ninth of 11 to Moon Flight in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Likely to bounce back given overall profile but this is a warm handicap. Not at his best behind Moon Flight last time but earlier Southwell efforts stack up well. |
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7th (9)  (25/1 -56%)Match Play |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Match Play 25/1, In good order last summer and presumably needed the run when eleventh of 17 in handicap at York (5f, good) in September. Off again since. Not obviously thrown in on this return from 175 days off. |
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8th (2)  (33/1 -313%)Elegant Erin |
33/1(-313%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Elegant Erin 33/1, Respectable third of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, heavy, 15/2). Off 151 days. Can make presence felt from same mark. Conditions no problem and she returns on a good mark; couldn't rule out. |
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9th (10)  (10/1 +9%)Dynamic Force |
10/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Dynamic Force 10/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 5/1) 31 days ago, left with plenty to do how the race unfolded. Running to a similar level this winter but he'll need more if he's to come out on top. |
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10th (4)  (18/1 -29%)Expert Agent |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Expert Agent 18/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Tongue strap on for first time, eighth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 11/1) 42 days ago. Given a chance by the handicapper. Not found best form for current yard but down in the weights; has run well here before. |
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11th (1)  (11/1 -38%)Blind Beggar |
11/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Blind Beggar 11/1, Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. Last of 6 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 10/1) 18 days ago, doing too much too soon. Return to 5f will suit. His last two runs at Class 4 level have seen him win; strong contender. |
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12th (5)  (40/1 -150%)Rock Melody |
40/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Rock Melody 40/1, Three wins from 17 runs last year. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 16/1). Off 102 days. Significantly back down in trip. Is effective at 5f but she's back from a break and others appeal more. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Moon Flight found that a 4lb rise in the handicap was enough to thwart him in his double bid when runner-up over C&D last time out. The four-year-old is unlikely to be far away off the same mark this evening, but he may find his January 19 conqueror, PEPSI CAT, too strong once more. Steph Hollinshead's progressive mare lost little in defeat when a close-up third at this track last month and she looks more than capable of scoring at this level. Jenever is also worth a second look.
PEPSI CAT has thrived on the AW this winter so makes as much appeal as any of these in what is a wide-open contest. The return to 5f will suit Blind Beggar so he's of interest, with Zarzyni completing the shortlist given he's very well weighted these days.
Pepsi Cat and Moon Flight are greatly respected but BLIND BEGGAR should be a force to be reckoned with back into a Class 4.
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 (5)  (18/1 -200%)Badosa |
18/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Badosa 18/1, 4/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 52 days ago. Sold from Archie Watson 3,000 gns in February. Won in January on final run for Archie Watson; in the mix on yard debut if repeating form. |
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2nd (1)  (18/1 -125%)Desert Master |
18/1(-125%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Desert Master 18/1, 17/2, won 8-runner handicap at this course (5f) 12 days ago by neck from Tip Top Tank, getting first run. Has good chance on form. Won over 5f here recently; the return to 6f poses a question but he's entitled to respect. |
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3rd (12)  (25/1 -25%)Nevzilla |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Nevzilla 25/1, 11/1, 4¾ lengths eighth of 10 to Southbank in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago. Went close in Southwell classified (6f) in December but soundly beaten the last twice. |
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4th (8)  (28/1 -155%)Dollarindex |
28/1(-155%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Dollarindex 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Excellent third of 8 in maiden (33/1) at this C&D 46 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has an attractive pedigree and goes handicapping off lowly mark; some promise last time. |
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5th (4)  (11/8 +31%)Southbank |
11/8(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Southbank 11/8, Lightly-raced winner. 11/10, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago, pushed out. Can give a good account. Well-backed winner at Wolverhampton on first run since gelding op; on the shortlist. |
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6th (2)  (13/8 +64%)Piper's Fort |
13/8(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Piper's Fort 13/8, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, sixth of 8 in maiden at Sandown (5f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Has been gelded and possible improver now sent handicapping. Makes handicap debut having been gelded; market support could precede a very big run. |
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7th (3)  (16/1 -191%)Ocean Bliss |
16/1(-191%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ocean Bliss 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 4/1) 17 days ago, having to pick way through. Likely to improve. Close fourth of six on last month's handicap debut (7f) and may yet be capable of better. |
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8th (7)  (100/1 -150%)Yiengaa |
100/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Yiengaa 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1, seventh of 10 in nursery at this C&D. Off 153 days. Not easy to make a case for. Watch the betting but she was down the field on handicap debut over C&D when last seen. |
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9th (6)  (20/1 -100%)Grid Iron Maiden |
20/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Grid Iron Maiden 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 1½ lengths fourth of 8 to Desert Master in handicap at this course (5f, 14/1) 12 days ago. Others more persuasive. Close fourth over 5f here on handicap debut, when outpaced early; interesting now at 6f. |
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10th (9)  (10/1 -25%)Tip Top Tank |
10/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Tip Top Tank 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 12/1, neck second of 8 to Desert Master in handicap at this course (5f) 12 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Strong-finishing second over 5f here on h'cap debut; this return to 6f could prove ideal. |
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11th (10)  (25/1 +24%)Gone Like The Wind |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Gone Like The Wind 25/1, Blinkered for 1st time, 5¾ lengths last of 10 to Southbank in handicap (28/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago, left poorly placed. Hood on 1st time, cheekpieces on 1st time. Down the field the last twice and headgear change needs to prompt upturn in fortunes. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
The race was arguably won and lost at the start when Desert Master (winner), Tip Top Tank (second) and GRID IRON MAIDEN (fourth) clashed over 5f here last month, with the last-named fancied to turn the form around over this longer trip. The selection missed the break and had to switch wide as that race unfolded, which did her no favours at all. With a sharper getaway, she should take closer order and the sixth furlong could prompt a stronger finish from Brian Ellison's filly on just her second run in a handicap.
There are reasons to think PIPER'S FORT can improve for the switch to handicaps after 6 months off so gets the nod over Desert Master and Tip Top Tank, who finished first and second in a similar event here 12 days ago.
The well-backed SOUTHBANK (nap) did it a shade cosily at Wolverhampton and is taken to defy a 3lb rise. Tip Top Tank is feared.
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 (5)  (12/1 -50%)One More Dream |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) One More Dream 12/1, Course winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. 16/1, solid third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 29 days ago. In the mix once more. Back to form with good third at Wolverhampton (6f) and should be fine now back up in trip. |
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2nd (3)  (3/1 +57%)King Of York |
3/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) King Of York 3/1, Winner at Southwell in February. Respectable third of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 16 days ago, well positioned. Needs considering. Poor strike-rate but sole win came last month and he can be thereabouts once more. |
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3rd (6)  (8/1 +11%)Al Muqdad |
8/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Al Muqdad 8/1, Fair maiden. Below-par fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 11/1) 27 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Only fifth on handicap debut but lightly raced and promise previously; not written off. |
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4th (4)  (17/2 -6%)Novak |
17/2(-6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Novak 17/2, C&D winner who posted a respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 19 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Twice placed this winter but form has dipped here the last twice; needs to raise his game. |
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5th (11)  (80/1 -100%)Sluzewiec |
80/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Sluzewiec 80/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 100/1) 17 days ago. Lots more is required. Five wins in France but yet to finish better than fifth across his six British starts. |
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6th (1)  (7/2 -56%)Ivasecret |
7/2(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ivasecret 7/2, Scored for his current yard at Kempton in February and posted a very good second of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 3 days ago. Player on his tapeta debut eased 1 lb. In really good form on Polytrack the last twice; key player if Tapeta isn't an issue. |
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8th (7)  (13/2 +19%)Rory |
13/2(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Rory 13/2, Unreliable type. Won 8-runner handicap at this course (6f, 10/3) 10 days ago. Needs to back it up. Two 6f course wins this winter and a good run over today's C&D, too; in the shake-up. |
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9th (9)  (50/1 -150%)Lady Lavina |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Lady Lavina 50/1, Last of 6 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 22/1) 18 days ago. Others appeal more. May capitalise on reduced mark at some stage but hard to be confident on recent evidence. |
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10th (2)  (50/1 -257%)Grey Force One |
50/1(-257%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Grey Force One 50/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Last of 12 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. C&D win off this mark last September but plenty to prove in view of subsequent form. |
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11th (10)  (9/1 -38%)Makeen |
9/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Makeen 9/1, Failed to build on earlier promise when seventh of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f) 7 months ago. Handily weighted though if back on song after his lay-off. Patchy campaign last year and returns from an absence, but with Hollie Doyle on board. |
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12th (12)  (12/1 +25%)Keep Me Stable |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Keep Me Stable 12/1, C&D winner in November. Last of 8 in handicap (22/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 9 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Form has gone the wrong way but return to Newcastle and to 7f could be major positives. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
KING OF YORK has only raced here once before but is a much wiser and more competitively-weighted contender this time around. The draw has also been kind to the Scott Dixon-trained five-year-old, whose recent form stands up to scrutiny in this company. As is the case with the selection, Ivasecret won with a bit in hand on his penultimate start and looks worth a try back at this trip after a near-miss over 1m at Chelmsford on Thursday. The well-handicapped San Isidro is another with strong place claims on these terms.
A few with chances but IVASECRET has really found his form again since joining Ian Williams so is fancied to quickly resume winning ways on the back of a very good recent Chelmsford City second. C&D winner Novak is next on the list, although the returning Makeen and course-scorer One More Dream both warrant plenty of respect too in an open contest.
7f at Newcastle brings out the best in KEEP ME STABLE and she earns the vote now back here and back down in trip.
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