There were 45 Races on Saturday 12th December 2020 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Hereford, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Betway Handicap 9 Runners
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) (5/1 +29%) Manjaam |
5/1(+29%) | (3) Manjaam 5/1, Twenty five runs since last win in 2018. Good second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 9/2) 4 days ago. Has to be taken seriously despite losing run. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (9) (7/1 +0%) Jen's Fella |
7/1(+0%) | (9) Jen's Fella 7/1, 22/1, first run since leaving Richard Hannon when very good fourth of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 28 days ago, left poorly placed. Makes tapeta debut and he's unexposed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (5) (4.5/1 -13%) Rukwa |
4.5/1(-13%) | (5) Rukwa 4.5/1, 16/5, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 11 days ago by ¾ length from Ravenscar, staying on well. Ought to be a factor again up 4 lb. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (4) (5.5/1 +35%) Ravenscar |
5.5/1(+35%) | (4) Ravenscar 5.5/1, C&D winner. Winner here in November. Good ¾-length second of 8 to Rukwa in handicap (15/8) at this C&D 11 days ago, clear of rest. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (2) (33/1 -83%) Snookered |
33/1(-83%) | (2) Snookered 33/1, Latest win at Catterick in August. Fell in novice chase at Catterick (19.2f, good to soft, 5/1) 22 days ago. Fair on the Flat. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (8) (2.75/1 -10%) Voix Du Reve |
2.75/1(-10%) | (8) Voix Du Reve 2.75/1, Useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Cheekpieces on for first time, 12 lengths fourth of 6 to Epatante in Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle (16.2f, good, 200/1) 14 days ago. First Flat run since 2015. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (22/1 -214%) Kaizer |
22/1(-214%) | (7) Kaizer 22/1, Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (18.9f, heavy, 16/1) 21 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (6) (7.5/1 +6%) Wemyss Point |
7.5/1(+6%) | (6) Wemyss Point 7.5/1, Creditable third of 11 in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 25 days ago, well positioned. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (1) (33/1 -83%) Lopes Dancer |
33/1(-83%) | (1) Lopes Dancer 33/1, Four-time course winner. First run since leaving Brian Ellison when 2½ lengths fourth of 7 to Ravenscar in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 32 days ago, very much having run of race. |
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Betway Conditions Stakes 10 Runners
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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Tara Kay |
(10) (300/1 -20%)300/1(-20%) | (10) Tara Kay 300/1, Modest form in bumpers. No appeal. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (3) (14/1 -40%) Island Brave |
14/1(-40%) | (3) Island Brave 14/1, Useful horse. Course winner. Nine wins from 35 Flat runs. Latest win at Ascot in August. Good third of 9 in handicap (9/1) at Kempton (16f) 24 days ago. Others stronger. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (1) (5.5/1 +54%) Australis |
5.5/1(+54%) | (1) Australis 5.5/1, Useful gelding. Latest win at Chelmsford City in September. Creditable second of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f, 6/5) 16 days ago, needing stiffer test. More needed on these terms. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (5) (3.5/1 +0%) Rainbow Dreamer |
3.5/1(+0%) | (5) Rainbow Dreamer 3.5/1, Smart gelding. Seven wins from 21 Flat runs. 3 wins from 5 runs this year. Good fifth of 18 in handicap at this C&D (15/2). Off 168 days. Big player. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (2) (10/1 +29%) Carnwennan |
10/1(+29%) | (2) Carnwennan 10/1, Useful gelding. C&D winner. 3/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Kempton (16f). Off 99 days. Bit to find with some of these. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (4) (2.5/1 -11%) Mildenberger |
2.5/1(-11%) | (4) Mildenberger 2.5/1, Smart horse. Six wins from 18 Flat runs. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 125/1, below form 18½ lengths eighth of 13 to Trueshan in Long Distance Cup at Ascot (16f, soft) 56 days ago. Form pick. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (8) (20/1 -233%) Who Dares Wins |
20/1(-233%) | (8) Who Dares Wins 20/1, Smart gelding. C&D winner. Won Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot (by neck from The Grand Visir) in June. Out of depth both starts since. This much more realistic. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (6) (4.5/1 +10%) Raymond Tusk |
4.5/1(+10%) | (6) Raymond Tusk 4.5/1, Smart horse. C&D winner. 8/11, second of 3 in minor event at Southwell (12.1f) 15 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Needs considering. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (7) (10/1 +17%) Stargazer |
10/1(+17%) | (7) Stargazer 10/1, Useful gelding. C&D winner. Latest win at Haydock in September. Third of 5 in handicap at this course (12.4f, 2/1) 23 days ago, needing stiffer test. Place claims. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (9) (300/1 +0%) Tannadice Park |
300/1(+0%) | (9) Tannadice Park 300/1, Limited mare. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Betway Casino Handicap 8 Runners
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 +18%) Myseven |
2.25/1(+18%) | (4) Myseven 2.25/1, Quickly resumed winning ways in 6-runner handicap at Kempton (12f, 5/2) 38 days ago, keeping on well. Makes tapeta debut and will continue to give a good account. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (8/1 -33%) Cardano |
8/1(-33%) | (2) Cardano 8/1, 8/1, creditable second of 5 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago, though is perhaps no better than that these days. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (0.83/1 +17%) Dublin Pharaoh |
0.83/1(+17%) | (3) Dublin Pharaoh 0.83/1, Resumed winning ways with a bit in hand in 6-runner handicap (10/11) over this C&D 23 days ago. Can go well again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (5) (16/1 +11%) Daawy |
16/1(+11%) | (5) Daawy 16/1, Latest win at Hamilton in September and was soon back to form when 1½ lengths third of 6 to Dublin Pharaoh in handicap (50/1) at this C&D 23 days ago, needing stronger gallop. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (6) (25/1 -14%) Glan Y Gors |
25/1(-14%) | (6) Glan Y Gors 25/1, 4-time C&D winner who wasn't disgraced when sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 40/1) 21 days ago, despite not being ideally placed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (8) (33/1 +0%) River Glades |
33/1(+0%) | (8) River Glades 33/1, Ran as well as could be expected from the front in a competitive York handicap when last seen 19 months ago. 6 lb lower now but probably best watched unless the market suggests otherwise. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (11/1 +8%) Sweet Dime |
11/1(+8%) | (7) Sweet Dime 11/1, Got back on track when 1½ lengths fourth of 6 to Dublin Pharaoh in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 23 days ago, possibly needing stronger gallop. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (1) (100/1 -300%) Battle Of Wills |
100/1(-300%) | (1) Battle Of Wills 100/1, Course winner. 17/2, third of 5 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.4f, good to soft) 110 days ago. Off 110 days. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. |
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Play Ladbrokes 5-A-Side On Football Nursery 8 Runners
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) (5/1 -67%) Setantii Girl |
5/1(-67%) | (2) Setantii Girl 5/1, Second in Pontefract nursery off 1 lb higher in October. Last of 8 at Kempton last month (final start for James Given) but could fare a lot better this time having joined Archie Watson. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (5.5/1 +8%) Seaclusion |
5.5/1(+8%) | (3) Seaclusion 5.5/1, 7/1, respectable third of 10 in novice at Wolverhampton (5f) 14 days ago. Makes handicap debut. More needed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (8) (5.5/1 +45%) Shaykhoon |
5.5/1(+45%) | (8) Shaykhoon 5.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Not seen to best effect when tenth of 12 in nursery at Kempton (6f, 9/1) 24 days ago. Remains open to progress. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (1) (6/1 +14%) Khabib |
6/1(+14%) | (1) Khabib 6/1, Career best when winning 10-runner nursery at Wolverhampton (5f) 51 days ago, plenty in hand but raised 9 lb as a result. Subsequently sold out of George Scott's stable for 16,000 gns. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (4) (9/1 -80%) Navajo Spring |
9/1(-80%) | (4) Navajo Spring 9/1, Has twice gone close in course nurseries this autumn. Another prominent showing likely. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (6) (3.5/1 +68%) Yorkshire Pirlo |
3.5/1(+68%) | (6) Yorkshire Pirlo 3.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, ninth of 10 in nursery at York (5.4f, soft) 64 days ago, slowly away. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on first time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (5.5/1 -22%) Annie Rose |
5.5/1(-22%) | (7) Annie Rose 5.5/1, Dual winner on Wolverhampton's tapeta in August. Another fine run there when third of 11 in nursery in October. Ought to give a good account for in-form stable. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (5) (18/1 -64%) Rainbow's Pony |
18/1(-64%) | (5) Rainbow's Pony 18/1, Narrowly denied in 6f Chepstow nursery in August but not in the same form when switched to AW at Chelmsford 4 months later. |
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Get Your Ladbrokes Daily Odds Boost EBF Novice Stakes 8 Runners
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) (4.5/1 +44%) Surefire |
4.5/1(+44%) | (7) Surefire 4.5/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in minor event (9/1) at Kempton (8f) on debut 24 days ago, unable to sustain effort. More to come with the benefit of that initial outing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (0.83/1 +0%) Mobaadel |
0.83/1(+0%) | (3) Mobaadel 0.83/1, Promising type. Fourth of 14 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 6/1) on debut 24 days ago, keeping on nicely from mid-field. Clear pick of those with experience. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (6) (2.25/1 -13%) Restitution |
2.25/1(-13%) | (6) Restitution 2.25/1, Foaled February 16. €320,000 foal, 200,000 gns yearling, Frankel colt. Dam, useful French 9f/1¼m winner, sister to very smart 2-y-o 5.5f/6f winner Restiadargent. Notable newcomer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (5) (40/1 -60%) Renbawi |
40/1(-60%) | (5) Renbawi 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in minor event (14/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 17 days ago, finding nothing. Up against it once more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (10) (22/1 -120%) Star Shakeera |
22/1(-120%) | (10) Star Shakeera 22/1, Foaled February 13. Mayson filly. Dam unraced. Not much to go on in terms of her pedigree, but noteworthy if the market speaks in her favour. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (9) (100/1 +20%) Roby Mill |
100/1(+20%) | (9) Roby Mill 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 100/1, eighth of 14 in maiden at this course (6f) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (4) (33/1 +0%) Red Dawn |
33/1(+0%) | (4) Red Dawn 33/1, Once-raced maiden. Last of 7 in minor event (20/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut 18 days ago, slowly away. Needs to improve markedly for the experience. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (8) (250/1 -100%) Miss Bobcat |
250/1(-100%) | (8) Miss Bobcat 250/1, Once-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in minor event at this course (7.1f, 200/1) on debut 32 days ago. |
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Bombardier British Hopped Amber Beer Handicap 8 Runners
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 (8) (2.75/1 +39%) Diocles Of Rome |
2.75/1(+39%) | (8) Diocles Of Rome 2.75/1, Lightly raced this term but back on track when second of 11 in 7f handicap at Kempton 31 days ago. In the mix once more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (8.5/1 +53%) Magical Wish |
8.5/1(+53%) | (3) Magical Wish 8.5/1, Latest win at Doncaster in August and arrives in decent form, caught wideer than ideal when eighth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Kempton (7f) 31 days ago. Can give another good account. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (5) (14/1 +13%) Ventura Lightning |
14/1(+13%) | (5) Ventura Lightning 14/1, Below-par eighth of 11 on handicap bow at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 10/1) 18 days ago. Significantly back up in trip but others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (7) (7/1 -27%) Marshal Dan |
7/1(-27%) | (7) Marshal Dan 7/1, Gained third handicap win of year at Musselburgh (7f) 61 days ago. Up another 5 lb but this consistent sort goes on tapeta so is not taken lightly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (2) (9/1 -50%) Firmament |
9/1(-50%) | (2) Firmament 9/1, Course winner but arrives on back of fair fifth of 7 in 7f handicap at Chelmsford City 16 days ago. Needs bit more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (4) (8/1 -45%) Sanaadh |
8/1(-45%) | (4) Sanaadh 8/1, Dual C&D winner who landed this contest in 2018 and he looked rusty after 7 months off when sixth of 7 in 7f handicap at Chelmsford City last time. Worth considering now. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (6) (8.5/1 -31%) Eton College |
8.5/1(-31%) | (6) Eton College 8.5/1, 12/1, made light of nearly 12 months off with success in 7f handicap at Leicester in September. Makes tapeta debut now and will need to hit the ground running. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (1) (3/1 +0%) Keyser Soze |
3/1(+0%) | (1) Keyser Soze 3/1, C&D winner who was in good form when last seen out in the summer, fourth at Chelmsford City (7f) last time. Has gone well fresh before so interesting from decent mark. |
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Heed Your Hunch At Betway Handicap 13 Runners
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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Fair Alibi |
(8) (4.5/1 +50%)4.5/1(+50%) | (8) Fair Alibi 4.5/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2019. Failed to meet expectations when sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (6f, 6/1) 22 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Qaaraat |
(11) (10/1 -54%)10/1(-54%) | (11) Qaaraat 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Soon back to form when third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 11/1) 5 days ago. Merits consideration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suwaan |
(10) (14/1 -40%)14/1(-40%) | (10) Suwaan 14/1, Ungenuine type. C&D winner. Twenty seven runs since last win in 2017. Never involved after another breathing op when eleventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 22 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Debawtry |
(2) (33/1 -32%)33/1(-32%) | (2) Debawtry 33/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, shaped as if amiss when eighth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 9/1). Off 16 months. First run for yard after leaving Phillip Makin. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Isabella Ruby |
(13) (80/1 +0%)80/1(+0%) | (13) Isabella Ruby 80/1, One win from 36 Flat runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2019. 40/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jessie Allan |
(14) (125/1 -89%)125/1(-89%) | (14) Jessie Allan 125/1, Three wins from 79 Flat runs. Thirty three runs since last win in 2018. Offered little after 7 weeks off when 12¾ lengths thirteenth of 14 to Kaafy in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 66/1) 25 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jordan's Chris |
(12) (150/1 -88%)150/1(-88%) | (12) Jordan's Chris 150/1, Twelfth of 13 in handicap (150/1) at this course (8f) 43 days ago, refusing to settle and struggling 3f out. Significantly down in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (3) (2.75/1 +17%) Klopp |
2.75/1(+17%) | (3) Klopp 2.75/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. Good second of 9 in handicap (11/2) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 5 days ago, no match for unexposed winner. Expected to be bang there. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (5) (9/1 +36%) Global Humor |
9/1(+36%) | (5) Global Humor 9/1, Untrustworthy individual. Course winner. Never placed to challenge under tender handling when ninth of 13 in handicap at this course (6f, 16/1) 8 days ago. Can give a good account. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (7) (8.5/1 +29%) Kaafy |
8.5/1(+29%) | (7) Kaafy 8.5/1, Winner at Southwell in November. Not in same form when ninth of 10 in handicap (11/4) at Southwell (6.1f) 16 days ago. Headgear left off here but may find a few too good. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (9) (8/1 +27%) Lord Of The Glen |
8/1(+27%) | (9) Lord Of The Glen 8/1, 5-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Latest at Southwell in November. 9/1, never landed a blow when eighth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 22 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (1) (4/1 +0%) Longroom |
4/1(+0%) | (1) Longroom 4/1, 3 wins from 9 runs this year. Best effort of the season when winning 13-runner handicap (14/1) at this C&D 36 days ago by ½ length from Lord of The Glen, bit in hand. Can make presence felt. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (4) (33/1 -32%) Amazing Alba |
33/1(-32%) | (4) Amazing Alba 33/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in September. 40/1, again ran below form back on all-weather after 5 weeks off when ninth of 13 in handicap at this C&D 22 days ago. Must bounce back. |
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