There were 21 Races on Tuesday 2nd April 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 6 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Pontefract, 8 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.
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 -9%)Close Connection |
12/1(-9%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Close Connection 12/1, In need of the experience both starts last summer, eighth of 10 in minor event at Carlisle (5.8f, good) when last seen in July. Has been gelded ahead of his reappearance. Finished down the field in two 6f novices last summer and has since been gelded. |
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2nd (9)  (150/1 -50%)Moral Standards |
150/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Moral Standards 150/1, After 10 months off, again finished well held when eighth of 10 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f) a week ago. Looks to be up against it. Has very weak form claims after modest efforts at Catterick (5f) and Southwell (7f). |
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3rd (6)  (80/1 -100%)Obligatory |
80/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Obligatory 80/1, Showed ability amidst greenness in maiden at Catterick (6f, good) on debut but failed to beat a rival at Beverley (5f, soft) only 6 days later. Off 8 months (has been gelded). Will be of more appeal in handicaps. Comfortably beaten in a pair of sprint novices last season and returns as a 3yo now gelded. |
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4th (3)  (7/1 -27%)Own Accord |
7/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Own Accord 7/1, Pivotal filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Undertake. Dam, 7f/1m winner, sister to smart 6f-7f winner Dark Trooper. One to note as she makes her belated debut. Making a belated debut but she represents much respected connections. |
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5th (2)  (11/10 +20%)Federal Envoy |
11/10(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Federal Envoy 11/10, Appealed on paper and made a winning start in 12-runner maiden at Southwell (7.1f) 19 days ago, scoring with a bit in hand. Open to improvement so he's not taken lightly. Beat a Gosden favourite at Southwell and might well follow up, despite dropping to 6f. |
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6th (8)  (33/1 -136%)Mambha |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Mambha 33/1, Elzaam filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 5.4f Mamba Wamba and 2-y-o 5f winner Chatburn. Watch for market clues. Half-sister to Listed-placed sprinter Mamba Wamba; needs a second look. |
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7th (7)  (16/1 -60%)Yorkshire Glory |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Yorkshire Glory 16/1, Offered some encouragement when 4½ lengths third of 5 to the reopposing Dandy Devil in maiden at Newcastle (5f) on debut 20 days ago. Could last longer this time with his first outing behind him. Behind Dandy Devil at Newcastle and has his work cut out to reverse those placings. |
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8th (4)  (2/1 -14%)Dandy Devil |
2/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Dandy Devil 2/1, Knew enough to make a winning debut in 5-runner maiden at Newcastle (5f) 20 days ago, getting the better of next-time-out winner Kings Merchant. Can follow up with improvement to come over this extra furlong. Found more than the favourite to make a successful debut at Newcastle (5f AW). |
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9th (1)  (100/1 -52%)Laser Focus |
100/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Laser Focus 100/1, Fair hurdler for Henry de Bromhead but below that level for Alexandra Dunn. Switched to the Flat on his stable debut, never a threat when fourth of 7 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 13 days ago. Has work to do. Limited hurdler; joined this yard for £6,000 and well held in a 7f novice at Southwell. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
DANDY DEVIL readily beat a subsequent winner on his debut over 5f at Newcastle last month and, with this longer trip unlikely to pose any problems, he gets the vote to follow up. Federal Envoy also made a winning introduction and he looks an obvious danger, while newcomers Own Accord and Mambha are worth a market check at the very least.
DANDY DEVIL came out on top against the odds-on favourite (won on his next start) at Newcastle 20 days ago and he can maintain his unbeaten record with this longer trip likely to suit. Federal Envoy also made a successful debut at Southwell and looks the main danger, with newcomer Own Accord completing the shortlist.
This isn't a particularly good novice and FEDERAL ENVOY is taken to follow up his Southwell success.
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)  (4/1 +20%)Torcello |
4/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Torcello 4/1, Winless last season but he went close when dead-heating for second in a valuable handicap at the Newmarket Guineas meeting. Performed with credit in another prestigious handicap at the big Goodwood meeting during the summer and he will be a big player if fully tuned-up for this. His overall record when fresh suggests he might be best watched this afternoon. |
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2nd (4)  (3/1 +25%)Billy No Mates |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Billy No Mates 3/1, Signed off last season on a high, registering a third win over 1¾m at Haydock (soft) in September. Well on top at the finish and a 4 lb rise is hardly draconian but his record when fresh isn't great and a career-best will be needed if he's to see off Throne Hall and Torcello. Loves soft ground; won after a break in the past and there's nothing wrong with his mark. |
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3rd (3)  (8/13 +7%)Throne Hall |
8/13(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Throne Hall 8/13, Brought the curtain down on a losing run in some style when landing an amateur riders' handicap at Doncaster (1½m, soft) 9 days ago. Will go up by considerably more than the 4 lb penalty he carries for that 10-length success when reassessed. Obvious claims. Probably flattered to some extent when winning so well at Doncaster; 4lb penalty. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
THRONE HALL bolted up in an amateur jockeys' handicap at Doncaster nine days ago and a 4lb penalty probably won't be enough to anchor him if arriving in the same mood. Billy No Mates signed off last season with a stylish win at Haydock and he warrants plenty of respect on his return to action, while the dropped-in-class Torcello cannot be ruled out either.
It's hard to look beyond THRONE HALL, who bolted up at Doncaster's Lincoln meeting and he is streets ahead of the handicapper under a 4 lb penalty here. Torcello boasts several pieces of high-quality handicap form and he is clear second choice ahead of Billy No Mates.
The mere fact that connections are persevering with CLAN CHIEFTAIN would suggest he could turn a corner this season.
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 +25%)Justus |
9/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Justus 9/2, Fair winner on the Flat for Ian Williams and left his stable/hurdling debut form behind when landing a Catterick novice on New Year's Day. Difficult ask when pulled up at Kelso on his latest outing, but he's back down to his last winning mark on the level. Dual Flat winner at about 2m on soft ground; positives to take from recent hurdling form. |
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2nd (4)  (11/8 +72%)Maxident |
11/8(+72%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Maxident 11/8, Won by a huge margin in testing conditions at Leicester (11.8f) on debut but didn't go on from that effort, albeit facing a stiff task when well held in Long Distance Cup at Ascot in October. Needs to find more on his return. 0-4 since his maiden win but still of interest, as the least exposed of these. |
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3rd (2)  (8/1 -256%)Robert Johnson |
8/1(-256%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Robert Johnson 8/1, Enjoyed a fine campaign in 2023, winning 5 times and runner-up at Glorious Goodwood (20.5f) in August. Had an off day at the York Ebor meeting on final start but no surprise were he to resume his progression this year. Highly progressive last year in winning five times, from 1m4f to 2m on all sorts of ground. |
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4th (1)  (10/3 -33%)Goobinator |
10/3(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Goobinator 10/3, Fairly useful handicap hurdler who, after 18 months off, showed that he retains all of his ability when winning on the level at Catterick (12.1f, heavy) in October. Ran well when second at Haydock back over hurdles in December, so he looks a major player. Useful dual-purpose performer and in good form when last seen; plenty in his favour. |
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5th (3)  (6/1 -71%)Black Kalanisi |
6/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Black Kalanisi 6/1, Recorded back-to-back wins on the Flat at the end of last season, scoring at this C&D in October and at Newmarket (2m, soft) the following month. Pulled up over hurdles at Ludlow in February, but he could bounce back returned to this venue. Will need to be approaching his best and he pulled up on his final run over hurdles. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
GOOBINATOR gamely won his latest Flat outing in October and backed that up with a solid placed effort over hurdles two months later. Today's forecast testing conditions will pose no problems and he could give weight and a beating to his rivals. Black Kalanisi has struggled over timber recently but a return to the level could see him bounce back to form, while Robert Johnson also holds claims.
GOOBINATOR defied a lengthy absence when making most at Catterick in October and, having run well over hurdles next time, he is taken to add to his tally back on the level. C&D winner Black Kalanisi could be the biggest threat returned to this track, ahead of the reappearing Robert Johnson.
All five have chances. The suggestion is JUSTUS, who is well handicapped even without factoring in Aiden Brookes taking off 5lb.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (10/1 -25%)The Bell Conductor |
10/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) The Bell Conductor 10/1, Six wins from 22 Flat runs. Latest win at Southwell in January. Not up to listed company there the following month but this more realistic having a rare recent outing on turf. Has won on turf but five of his six wins have been on the AW, which is more his scene. |
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2nd (7)  (5/1 -25%)Glorious Angel |
5/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Glorious Angel 5/1, Three wins from 22 runs last year. Creditable 4½ lengths sixth of 7 to Montassib in listed race (50/1) at Doncaster (6f, heavy) 10 days ago. Weighted to go well back in a handicap. Ran well in a Listed race at the Lincoln meeting and ought to handle today's ground well. |
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3rd (5)  (3/1 +25%)Wen Moon |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Wen Moon 3/1, Deservedly got his head back in front at York last October. Ended last season with a below-par run at Catterick but capable of bouncing back at a venue where he made a successful reappearance last April. Mostly consistent during last season's productive campaign; may have more to offer. |
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4th (8)  (11/2 +39%)Elegant Erin |
11/2(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Elegant Erin 11/2, C&D winner. Sharper for reappearance when creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 10 days ago. Her last win came off a similar mark but it was back in 2022. Fine on soft; came from a long way behind to be close up on the Newcastle AW recently. |
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5th (4)  (9/2 +40%)Hiya Maite |
9/2(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Hiya Maite 9/2, Won 3 times in 2023, including when easily landing 9-runner event at Southwell (5f) in December. Might have needed his first outing in nearly 3 months when well held at Newcastle 18 days ago but he'll need to come on a good bit to go close. Career-best form on the AW two runs back; rated lower on turf and goes on this ground. |
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6th (6)  (9/1 -20%)Looking For Lynda |
9/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Looking For Lynda 9/1, Better than ever when winning in a big field at York last September. Ended last season with a disappointing run back at York but he's on a competitive mark if ready to roll after 172 days off. Front runs; today's stiff 5f perhaps not ideal and especially under these conditions. |
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7th (1)  (13/2 -63%)Vintage Clarets |
13/2(-63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Vintage Clarets 13/2, Enjoyed a very successful 2023 campaign, scoring 4 times over 5f. Ground conditions fine and should give a good account if fully primed after 5 months off. Wouldn't want to be at all rusty off his current mark but he's hard to rule out. |
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8th (2)  (14/1 -115%)Spoof |
14/1(-115%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Spoof 14/1, Won 4 times last season. Shot back up in the weights as a result but he does well on soft ground and should have a say under Hollie Doyle if ready to roll (went close on 2023 reappearance). Plenty in his favour but he's an exposed 9yo and perhaps too high in the weights. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
VINTAGE CLARETS, who was due to run in a valuable sprint at Musselburgh prior to it's abandonment on Saturday, is taken to land the spoils. Richard Fahey's charge progressed well last season, finishing third at Doncaster when last seen in October, and this career-high mark could still be within range. It would be unwise to rule out a Paul Midgley sprinter and Elegant Erin, who is lurking on a dangerous mark, must be considered. Wen Moon can chase the pair home.
WEN MOON took his form up a notch when dropped to 5f last autumn and still looks to have some mileage in his mark so is taken to making a winning reappearance at this venue for the second year running. The classy Vintage Clarets is second choice ahead of Spoof.
There should be plenty of pace on and such a scenario will suit WEN MOON, who made a successful return on this card 12 months ago.
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)  (9/4 +0%)James's Delight |
9/4(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) James's Delight 9/4, Made a winning start at Newbury in July and similar form all 3 starts since, shaping better than the distance beaten suggests on handicap debut at Newmarket (7f) on final outing. Has been gelded and should have more to offer as a 3-y-o. Had a fair first season; now gelded and might well progress further. |
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2nd (3)  (15/2 -25%)Beyond Borders |
15/2(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Beyond Borders 15/2, C&D winner who improved further to complete a hat-trick back on tapeta at Newcastle in November. Shaped as if needing the run when ninth of 12 in 6f AW handicap at Lingfield on return 32 days ago. Never got involved at Lingfield but went into that with a record of 3-3 in 6f handicaps. |
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3rd (4)  (12/1 -100%)Bellarchi |
12/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Bellarchi 12/1, Completed hat-trick when landing 6f Hamilton nursery in September. Latest effort at Doncaster best excused and could well bounce back on her seasonal return. Hat-trick last season before progress stalled; 5lb higher than for her final win. |
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4th (2)  (11/8 +45%)Twilight Romance |
11/8(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Twilight Romance 11/8, Confirmed promise of Haydock debut third when running out a comfortable winner of a York maiden in June. Good second over C&D second time prior to finishing well held in a valuable sales race back at York on final outing. Has been gelded and retains potential. York maiden winner; might well have more to offer but soft ground is an unknown. |
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5th (5)  (9/2 -50%)South Shore |
9/2(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) South Shore 9/2, Blue Point colt who made a promising start when second of 6 in 5f novice at Ripon in August. Below that level both outings since, though, including when no match for an odds-on favourite at Wolverhampton on yard debut in November. Into handicaps now. Unraced on ground softer than good but he's an unexposed handicap debutant. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Twilight Romance disappointed despite being well fancied in a fiercely competitive two-year-old race at York when last seen 222 days ago but newly-formed father and son partnership John and Sean Quinn will be hopeful he can improve this season. However, likely soft ground would have to be a slight concern and so preference is for JAMES'S DELIGHT. The Invincible Army gelding showed a useful level of form as a juvenile and given that his sire improved with age, he could follow suit. Beyond Borders is also noted.
TWILIGHT ROMANCE and James's Delight both strike as if they'll have more to offer this season, with slight preference for the former, who created an excellent impression when scoring in a good time at York back in June. Bellarchi's final run is easily excused and he could bounce back on this return to action.
The now-gelded JAMES'S DELIGHT had not run a bad race until running below market expectations on his nursery debut.
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)  (4/1 -14%)Lord Melbourne |
4/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Lord Melbourne 4/1, Fairly useful form when placed on first 3 starts, including when runner-up in 12f maiden here in October. Sent handicapping on return and must enter calculations. His profile is not one of a progressive horse and ground this soft is an unknown. |
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2nd (2)  (5/4 +23%)Bustaam |
5/4(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bustaam 5/4, Posted career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) 10 days ago. 10 lb higher now but appeals as the type who can progress further. Up 10lb for his emphatic Doncaster win but could still be on a good mark. |
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3rd (3)  (3/1 +63%)Bushfire |
3/1(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Bushfire 3/1, Below form when last seen at York in October but won a pair of handicaps last summer and hails from a yard in good form. Last season didn't end well but he returns with the yard having winners. |
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4th (7)  (25/1 +0%)Vallamorey |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Vallamorey 25/1, Yet to trouble the judge on Flat or over hurdles for current yard and is hard to recommend. 1m2f winner on soft ground but poor this year over hurdles and on the Flat. |
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5th (5)  (14/1 +30%)Flying Scotsman |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Flying Scotsman 14/1, Yet to trouble the judge in half a dozen starts for this yard and makes limited appeal. Useful in Ireland but uncompetitive in six Flat handicaps for Ben Haslam. |
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6th (4)  (17/2 -21%)Damascus Steel |
17/2(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Damascus Steel 17/2, Dual winner (at up to 11.5f) last season but campaign ended rather tamely and others appeal more. Two wins last year; form fell away but on a fair mark if getting his act together. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The combination of soft ground and a drop in trip worked for BUSTAAM when shedding the maiden tag at Doncaster and he makes plenty of appeal in his bid to back that performance up. Lord Melbourne is open to improvement on his handicap bow with conditions potentially being in his favour, while Bushfire and Damascus Steel are others capable of being in the mix.
BUSTAAM had plenty in hand when scoring at Doncaster last month and is taken to follow up. Destinado and Lord Melbourne are feared most.
Although up 10lb for his decisive win at Doncaster, the well-bred BUSTAAM (nap) appeals as the type who could move through the ranks.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (11/4 +50%)Wintercrack |
11/4(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Wintercrack 11/4, Off the mark in a 1¼m Leicester maiden last spring and signed 2023 campaign off with a solid second over the same C&D (front two clear of the rest). 2 lb rise for that effort is fair and she's proven on slow ground. Possibilities. Last seen going close in a Leicester handicap off just 2lb lower. |
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2nd (12)  (4/1 +60%)Do I Dream |
4/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Do I Dream 4/1, Winner of this race 12 months ago off a 3 lb higher mark. Rather hit-and-miss thereafter and needs luck owing to her come-from-behind style of racing but conditions in her favour and she's dangerous to discount. Won this last year off a 3lb higher mark (on soft); didn't run badly on the AW last time. |
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3rd (5)  (10/1 -150%)Harswell Duke |
10/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Harswell Duke 10/1, Ultimately well held when bidding to repeat his 2023 success in the Spring Mile at Doncaster recently but that run is probably best overlooked (went off too hard and the strong headwind meant that it wasn't the day for front-running on Town Moor). Down another 3 lb and couldn't rule out. Handy mark but hasn't fired for a while now and remains best watched. |
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4th (8)  (16/1 -78%)Star Shield |
16/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Star Shield 16/1, Notched third success of 2023 at Newcastle in December and has made the frame all 4 starts since. Latest success on turf was gained off a 3 lb higher mark at Wetherby last summer and claims if handling conditions (has performed well on slow ground in the past but that was some time ago). Below par latest on the AW; has won on soft but tends to steer clear of it these days. |
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5th (1)  (10/1 -150%)On The River |
10/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) On The River 10/1, Enjoyed an excellent first season with this yard in 2023, winning 4 times, including over this C&D on his reappearance last spring. Best to overlook his effort back here when last seen in September and he's one to consider. Last year was a good one for his new yard and he's back on his last winning mark. |
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6th (7)  (80/1 -100%)First Dynasty |
80/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) First Dynasty 80/1, Bagged a novice event at Chelmsford on final start for David Simcock last January and positive start for Tom Clover at Wolverhampton 3 months later. However, no show in 3 subsequent starts (including 2 runs since joining present yard) and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Has won a race but not so clever in two runs for this yard, well beaten both times. |
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7th (10)  (14/1 -27%)Pol Roger |
14/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Pol Roger 14/1, Benefited from the application of headgear when hitting the frame in a trio of handicaps in July/August last year. Ended that campaign on a downer but starts this season on a mark 19 lb lower than that of which he kicked off 2023 and Connor Beasley seemingly prefers him to Phoenix Fire. No wins since a 2yo but has come down the weights and conditions are fine. |
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8th (3)  (6/1 +25%)Gainsbourg |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Gainsbourg 6/1, Back-to-back winner at Ayr last summer and by no means disgraced in a couple of spins at Newcastle since returning to action in February. Has slipped back to his last winning mark and is proven round here (C&D winner in 2022), so there is cause for optimism. Back on his last winning mark and not without hope of him staging a revival. |
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9th (6)  (14/1 -40%)Young Fire |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Young Fire 14/1, Won 4 times in total last year, the latest off a 9 lb higher mark at Leicester in August. Failed to fire when last seen on the AW in January, though, and Daniel Tudhope prefers Star Shield. Needs a good pace to aim at and on a dangerous mark should he get one. |
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10th (9)  (13/2 +46%)Phoenix Fire |
13/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Phoenix Fire 13/2, Winless last season but made the frame on several occasions, including twice over this C&D, and probably best not to read too much into his effort at Wolverhampton when last seen in November. Conditions no problem (won on heavy at 2 yrs) and he could have a part to play if fully tuned-up. Fourth of 16 over C&D before running too bad to be true on the AW. |
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11th (11)  (28/1 -300%)Perfect Swiss |
28/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Perfect Swiss 28/1, Has enhanced positive strike rate on the AW with victories at Southwell and Newcastle (both at 7f) on 2 of his last 3 starts. Clearly in good nick and has winning form over this C&D but a 7 lb rise for his latest success will make things tougher. Something has clicked in the blinkers; could have this run to suit if held up. |
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12th (2)  (50/1 -150%)King Sharja |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) King Sharja 50/1, Showed ability in a handful of outings in maiden/novice company for Richard Hannon but failed to make an impact pitched into a handicap on return/yard debut at Newcastle. Failed to show enough on stable/AW/handicap debut last month to trust for this. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
WINTERCRACK went close to getting her head back in front when beaten a neck at Leicester on her final outing in 2023 and the drop to a mile on her return to action may provide an ideal opportunity for Pam Sly's filly. Pol Roger boasts form with cut in the ground and he could bounce back after a couple of disappointing efforts when last seen. Others to consider include On The River and Phoenix Fire.
ON THE RIVER made a winning reappearance over this C&D last April, which turned out to be the first leg of a hat-trick, and he will have every chance if resuming in similarly good form this time round. Harswell Duke and Pol Roger have both slipped to dangerous marks and warrant respect, while last year's winner Do I Dream, Star Shield and Wintercrack are others with claims in a typically competitive and open-looking handicap at this venue.
A chance is taken that WINTERCRACK will be sufficiently straight to show her best form. She stays further, which could be an asset.
Ths is the racecard key.
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 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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