There were 52 Races on Friday 21st July 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Killarney, 6 races at Haydock, 6 races at Nottingham, 7 races at Newbury, 6 races at Hamilton, 8 races at Kilbeggan, 6 races at Newmarket, 6 races at Pontefract, 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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2nd (5)  (2.5/1 +17%)Sleven |
2.5/1(+17%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sleven 2.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 in maiden at Doncaster (6f, good to firm, 16/1) 8 days ago, not knocked about. Can progress further so he's in the mix. Promising 5th at Doncaster last week on second start; open to further improvement; player. |
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8th (1)  (4/1 +33%)Action Plan |
4/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Action Plan 4/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 10 in minor event at Carlisle (5.8f, good, 15/2) 13 days ago. Needs to step forward. Failed to take a step forward on his second start but might not be far away. |
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9th (9)  (33/1 +0%)Peaceful Protest |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Peaceful Protest 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 25/1, seventh of 8 in minor event at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 27 days ago. More is required. Debut wasn't devoid of promise but well beaten since and others are preferred. |
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10th (7)  (6.5/1 -8%)Alfie Boy |
6.5/1(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Alfie Boy 6.5/1, Promising individual. 40/1, sixth of 10 in minor event at Carlisle (5.8f, good) on debut 13 days ago. Should have more to offer. Fair sixth on recent debut at Carlisle and yard's 2yos tend to improve for initial outings. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Plenty of unraced colts and fillies so the market may provide the best guide to solving this puzzle. However, the form standard appears to be Sleven, who took a big step forward to finish fifth at Doncaster recently. Of the unraced runners, Richard Fahey is double handed with the speedily-bred ZIGGY'S CONDOR appearing the more fancied runner, ahead of Sailthisshipalone, and any market confidence behind him should be noted. Another to note is Royal Zabeel, who is a son of Mastercraftsman and could be ready to roll first time out.
The market should reveal plenty but the vote goes to Richard Fahey's well-related newcomer ZIGGY'S CONDOR. He can edge out the more experienced duo of Alfie Boy and Sleven who have both shown some fair form and look open to further progress. Kevin Ryan's debutant Royal Zabeel is another who needs considering in an open-looking novice.
Kevin Ryan is enjoying a productive season with his 2yos and ROYAL ZABEEL is taken to make a winning debut. Sleven is feared most.
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)  (0.57/1 +22%)Keep Warm |
0.57/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Keep Warm 0.57/1, Lightly-raced winner. Visored for 1st time, career best when winning 9-runner nursery (10/3) at this C&D (good to soft) 10 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Big shout under a 6 lb penalty. Won over C&D on last Tuesday's nursery debut and holds strong claims under a 6lb penalty. |
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2nd (2)  (7/1 -40%)Doubletalk |
7/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Doubletalk 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 7 in minor event at Haydock (7f, firm, 10/1) 14 days ago. Makes handicap debut with more required. Yet to progress but perhaps this drop in trip will help on nursery debut; not ruled out. |
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3rd (4)  (8/1 +11%)Crack The Kode |
8/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Crack The Kode 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 28/1, tenth of 13 in minor event at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Could be back on slow ground for this first nursery start, which may be a plus. |
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4th (5)  (16/1 +36%)Patasola |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Patasola 16/1, 33/1, respectable fourth of 9 in nursery at Nottingham (6.1f, soft) 3 days ago. One for the shortlist. Fair fourth in Nottingham nursery on Tuesday but now 0-8 and could again be vulnerable. |
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5th (3)  (6/1 -9%)Brooklyn Express |
6/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Brooklyn Express 6/1, Eleventh of 13 in maiden at Yarmouth (6f, good, 50/1) 15 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time with work to do now going into handicaps. Well beaten on all three runs but makes nursery debut off modest mark in 1st-time headgear. |
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6th (6)  (40/1 -100%)Missutoo |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Missutoo 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, twelfth of 14 in seller at York (6f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Needs to step forward on her handicap debut. Hasn't shown much across first four starts and improvement required on her nursery debut. |
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KEEP WARM is hard to get away from having won in cosy style over C&D 10 days ago and although a 6lb penalty is sure make life tougher for him, the manner of his victory suggested there may be more to come. Doubletalk was a shade disappointing having failed to beat a rival home at Haydock a fortnight ago but could be worth another chance now making her nursery bow. Amy Murphy applies blinkers to Brooklyn Express for the first time and he could be a threat to all if having the desired effect.
KEEP WARM still looks ahead of his mark despite saddling a 6 lb penalty for his recent C&D success so looks the way to go in a nursery where most arrive with a question mark against them. Patasola appeals as the one to chase home the favourite ahead of Crack The Kode.
This race looks weaker than the C&D contest in which KEEP WARM made a winning nursery debut last week and he can defy a 6lb penalty.
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)  (5/1 +17%)Vaccine |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Vaccine 5/1, Winless since his 2-y-o days but he did run right up to best when second in 16-runner C&D handicap in April. Shaped as if he'd strip fitter for the run when midfield in last month's Carlisle Bell and he's been eased 1 lb in weights ahead of this. Merely mid-division in the Carlisle Bell but two good runs over this C&D previously. |
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2nd (9)  (22/1 -38%)Perfect Swiss |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Perfect Swiss 22/1, C&D winner who proved a model of consistency during a pretty busy AW campaign over the winter. Below best at Wetherby (1m) in April and this run may well just bring him on following an 82-day lay off. Returns from a break having not been at his best in the spring on his last few starts. |
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3rd (3)  (12/1 -20%)Mahanakhon |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Mahanakhon 12/1, Stepped up on comeback run and benefited from a patient ride when opening his account in novice company at Wetherby (7f) in April. Every chance when third on handicap debut at Leicester (8.2f) next time but needs to shrug off a lesser effort at Redcar latest. Disappointing at Redcar last time but in good form previously and not ruled out. |
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4th (1)  (6.5/1 +13%)Hartswood |
6.5/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Hartswood 6.5/1, Endured a disappointing 2022 but mark tumbled as a result and he capitalised on the back of 7 months to score at Thirsk (1m) in May, suited by the way the race developed. This rates tougher but he remains with handicapping scope. Capitalised on reduced mark on reappearance at Thirsk and could play another leading role. |
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5th (6)  (3.5/1 -27%)Kentucky Bluegrass |
3.5/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Kentucky Bluegrass 3.5/1, Much-improved upon returning this term (gelded over the winter), landing back-to-back novice events at Redcar/Lingfield (at up to 7.6f). Goes handicapping with yard firmly amongst the winners and respected as sole 3-y-o in the line-up. Two novice wins this year and this unexposed 3yo has potential off his opening mark. |
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6th (2)  (2.25/1 +44%)Beltane |
2.25/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Beltane 2.25/1, Returned an improved model on turf this term, gaining second success from 4 starts (first for this yard) at Beverley (8.5f, soft) in June, doing well to hold off one played late in a strongly-run race. Of interest again from 2 lb higher mark. In top form this season and can be bang there once more. |
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7th (10)  (25/1 +38%)Fiftyshadesaresdev |
25/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Fiftyshadesaresdev 25/1, Fair maiden handicapper who didn't kick on from a big run when second at York last spring. Modest form at best in trio of juvenile/novice hurdles during the winter and probably best watched on return to action. Well treated on C&D form up to last June but failed to shine after; may be best watched. |
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8th (8)  (18/1 -64%)Tiger Beetle |
18/1(-64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Tiger Beetle 18/1, Boasts just the one win from 20 starts (gained on AW) but undoubtedly capable from this sort of mark, again running respectably when midfield in 10-runner Doncaster handicap (1m) 3 weeks ago. Others appeal a little more for win purposes, however. Has dropped to a tempting mark but needs something extra and has a modest strike-rate. |
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9th (5)  (8/1 +33%)Ventura Rascal |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Ventura Rascal 8/1, Resumed winning ways in a C&D claiming handicap 12 months ago. Lightly raced subsequently, but confirmed he retains his ability in 2 outings this campaign, close-up fourth of 9 at Ayr (1m) in May. Absent since but he has edged back down to last winning mark. Two-time C&D winner who has run well on both starts this season and could be in the mix. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS remains unbeaten since being gelded last year and, having won at Lingfield in impressive fashion last month, he is likely to prove a tough nut to crack in his search for a hat-trick of victories. Beltane is arguably unlucky not to have won all three starts since moving to Mick Appleby. However, he did manage to get his head in front at Beverley last time and remains open to improvement. Hartswood justified market support to score at Thirsk in May and he is likely to enter the reckoning.
BELTANE has proven a much more reliable proposition this campaign, gaining his second victory this term and his first for Mick Appleby at Beverley 31 days ago, doing well to fend off one who was played later. Only 2 lb higher now, he gets the nod to continue the good work. 3-y-o Kentucky Bluegrass arrives in search of the hat-trick for a stable in very good form and is feared. Vaccine and Devasboy complete the shortlist.
The admirably consistent BELTANE (nap) won at Beverley last month and is taken to follow up. Kentucky Bluegrass is second choice.
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 (6)  (5/1 +0%)Copper Knight |
5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Copper Knight 5/1, Bounced back to form when taking 18-runner handicap at York (5f, good, 11/1) 7 days ago. Remains fairly treated under a 4 lb penalty and must enter calculations. 9yo who won in a big field at York last Friday and can make another bold bid. |
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2nd (5)  (3.5/1 +13%)Elegant Erin |
3.5/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Elegant Erin 3.5/1, Four-time winner last season who has shaped well in both starts this term, latest when 1¾ lengths fifth of 18 to Copper Knight in handicap at York (5f, good) 7 days ago, nearest finish. Shortlisted. Four wins last year and ran well at York last Friday; in calculations. |
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3rd (3)  (4.5/1 +63%)Pillow Talk |
4.5/1(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Pillow Talk 4.5/1, Below form thirteenth of 26 in handicap at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm, 22/1) 28 days ago, not ideally placed. Others preferred. Raced on unfavoured far side when midfield in 3yo h'cap at Royal Ascot and not ruled out. |
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4th (7)  (4.5/1 +50%)Mattice |
4.5/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Mattice 4.5/1, Dual winner last season who has acquitted himself well in recent starts, latest when ¾-length third of 18 to stablemate Copper Knight in handicap at York (5f, good) 7 days ago. Likely to make presence felt. Close third of 18 to Copper Knight at York last Friday and a win could be imminent. |
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5th (4)  (4.5/1 -50%)Russet Gold |
4.5/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Russet Gold 4.5/1, Made it third time lucky at 2 yrs and stepped up on his comeback run to double his tally at Redcar (5f, good to firm) last month, seen to maximum effect in grabbing the far rail. Only has few miles on the clock so no surprise if he's in the mix again. Won Redcar handicap last month and this well-bred 3yo is open to further improvement. |
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6th (2)  (4.5/1 +0%)Rocket Rodney |
4.5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Rocket Rodney 4.5/1, Dual winner at 2 yrs and back on track when second of 8 in handicap (10/3) at Doncaster (5f, firm) 14 days ago. Warrants respect. 2yo Listed winner who got back on track when runner-up in recent Doncaster handicap. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Russet Gold justified favouritism getting up to triumph at Redcar last month, but Roger Varian's gelding will find life tougher off 5lb more at this higher level. ALLIGATOR ALLEY returned to form when beaten just over one length at Doncaster in mid-June and the six-year-old may snap up a 1lb drop in the ratings. Rocket Rodney posted his best effort of the season when second over the same C&D as the selection a fortnight ago and also enters calculations running off the same mark.
ELEGANT ERIN has caught the eye in both starts this term and will appreciate this stiffer course. She can resume winning ways. Copper Knight and Mattice are feared most in what looks a competitive contest.
Copper Knight beat Mattice and ELEGANT ERIN in a big field at York last week but the mare gets the nod at this stiffer course.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (25/1 -150%)Supposedtobe |
25/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Supposedtobe 25/1, First run since leaving Noel C. Kelly when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good, 15/2) 12 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Fair on the Flat, below form on last Flat outing Poor effort over hurdles for new yard latest; tongue-tie tried back on the Flat. |
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2nd (5)  (6.5/1 -86%)Damascus Steel |
6.5/1(-86%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Damascus Steel 6.5/1, Didn't need to improve much to get off the mark in an uncompetitive heat at Windsor (11.5f) in May, but found it tougher under a penalty against completely unexposed ones at Yarmouth just 3 days later. Fancied to be in the shake-up. Headgear has helped; went hard enough in front at last time; won't mind the drop in trip. |
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3rd (9)  (12/1 +52%)Night Life |
12/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Night Life 12/1, Seventh of 9 in maiden at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft, 18/1) 13 days ago. Improvement required. Didn't go on for Richard Hannon last year and hasn't shown much in two runs back. |
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4th (4)  (1.62/1 +35%)Mildyjama |
1.62/1(+35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mildyjama 1.62/1, Found improvement when opening account in 6-runner handicap at Ffos Las (10f, good) 17 days ago. Just 2 lb higher now and holds strong follow-up claims. Can't be any complaints about a 2lb rise and she has to enter calculations. |
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5th (8)  (5/1 +44%)Forever Proud |
5/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Forever Proud 5/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to soft, 11/1) 8 days ago. Others look better treated. Stiffer test should suit on last week's evidence; dam stayed middle distances; considered. |
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6th (3)  (4/1 +11%)Intergalacticat |
4/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Intergalacticat 4/1, Backed up his previous run when taking 5-runner minor event (7/4) at Doncaster (10.2f, good to firm) 21 days ago. This is tougher but he must enter calculations. Bit more in hand than the final margin last time and remains open to improvement. |
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7th (7)  (6/1 +25%)Dancing Gypsy |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Dancing Gypsy 6/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good, 16/1) 18 days ago, running on. Each-way claims. Unlucky not to finish closer here last time (wore cheekpieces; removed now) but is exposed. |
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INTERGALACTICAT appeared to travel with more verve when gaining a breakthrough success in first-time cheekpieces at Doncaster last month and he may have more to offer on this return to handicap company off 2lb higher. Mildyjama came good at the third time of asking in this sphere at Ffos Las earlier in July and is feared most after receiving a 2lb rise in the ratings too. Damascus Steel and Dancing Gypsy are others to note in what appears an open affair.
Preference is for MILDYJAMA, who upped her game when scoring at Ffos Las earlier this month and remains fairly treated. Damascus Steel and Intergalacticat look the likeliest dangers.
A chance is taken on FOREVER PROUD, who threatens to be well suited by tonight's stiffer test. Intergalacticat is second choice.
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 (10)  (6/1 +25%)Sir Maxi |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Sir Maxi 6/1, Ended a long losing run at Beverley this time last year and, having eased in the weights, he turned in his best effort of the present campaign when second at Haydock (7f) 2 weeks ago, sticking to task. Has a rare try back sprinting here. Long time since he ran in a sprint; back in form last time off tonight's career-low mark. |
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2nd (11)  (7/1 -27%)El Montejean |
7/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) El Montejean 7/1, Maiden following 8 attempts who returned to form from out of the blue when fourth of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (7f) 16 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Handy draw to work from and one to be interested in. Looked to start handicap life on an unrealistic mark and struggled; first try at sprinting. |
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3rd (8)  (3.33/1 +72%)Run This Way |
3.33/1(+72%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Run This Way 3.33/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) 8 days ago, holding every chance. Regressed in recent times; better in cheekpieces latest (removed) but others are stronger. |
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4th (12)  (14/1 -17%)Rwenearlytheredad |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Rwenearlytheredad 14/1, Found some improvement in handicaps, shedding maiden tag at Beverley (5f) in June prior to following up gamely at Doncaster (6f) 3 days later. Found run of good form coming to a halt at first-named venue latest and this looks tougher. Turned over as favourite off his revised mark last time (rain-softened ground); needs more. |
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5th (5)  (6/1 +40%)Corinthia Knight |
6/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Corinthia Knight 6/1, 5-time C&D winner who made a fine return from 4-months off when fourth in a C&D handicap in June. Raced on unfavoured inside and unable to get competitive back here latest and no surprise to see a better showing for in-form yard. Five-time C&D winner whose record in July in recent seasons reads: 11811210; player. |
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6th (2)  (5.5/1 -38%)Lord Abama |
5.5/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Lord Abama 5.5/1, Maiden who went close to bucking that trend when second in trio of 6f handicaps. May not have been ideally positioned on the far rail at Beverley latest and better showing anticipated from a handy draw. Visor again the headgear of choice. Ex-Irish maiden who's been beaten at 7-2 or shorter on nine occasions; risky at best. |
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7th (14)  (16/1 -60%)Round The Island |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Round The Island 16/1, Veteran 7-time C&D winner who dispelled a lesser effort when beaten just under a length into third at Catterick (7f) 9 days ago. Capable of playing a part if arriving in same form. Cheekpieces back on. Seven-time C&D winner who's fine on any ground and arrives in form; should go well. |
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8th (3)  (16/1 -33%)Rhythm |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Rhythm 16/1, Dual winner towards backend of last year (latterly over C&D) and picked up where she left off to complete the hat-trick at Newcastle (6f) in April. Recent efforts have been below par though, including back at this venue 39 days ago. Had wind op since. Usually races with the pace, so stall 12 may not be ideal, and she's weighted to her best. |
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9th (1)  (20/1 -25%)Emily Post |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Emily Post 20/1, Dual winner at around 7f for Ed Bethell last year and bright start for new yard when second on return at Wetherby (7f) in May. Went backwards from that (reportedly lost a shoe) when last of 9 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f) last month but more needed here in any case. Wins came off lower marks and she's drawn wide on this first ever try at sprinting. |
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10th (6)  (10/1 +0%)Patontheback |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Patontheback 10/1, Losing run mounting up and handicapper slow to relent but dropped a big hint he's ready to strike when fourth in a C&D handicap 18 days ago, best of those held up. One to keep an eye on. Did well to get as close as he did over C&D last time but the losing run continues to grow. |
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11th (4)  (20/1 +0%)Blackjack |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Blackjack 20/1, Dual winner at Southwell (6f) earlier this year and remained in form since, not seen to best effect when eighth in 14-runner Thirsk handicap (7f) 16 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Not out of things. Didn't see out 7f last time, having made most from a wide stall; should give his running. |
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12th (7)  (16/1 +52%)Fiddlers Green |
16/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Fiddlers Green 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable second of 6 in maiden at Listowel (7.1f, good, 9/1) in September, keeping on. Changed hands for 18,000 gns thereafter and market may prove the best guide on belated return. First crack at sprinting back from ten months off and would want to see some support. |
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13th (13)  (66/1 -100%)Shine's Ambition |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Shine's Ambition 66/1, Bettered this season's efforts when respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (6f) 2 starts back but proved disappointing when 10½ lengths last of 13 to Rwenearlytheredad in handicap (16/1) at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now. Ran badly last time and followers and largely pinning their hopes on first-time headgear. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Sir Maxi, a winner over C&D as a juvenile, is likely to prove popular after his latest second over 7f at Haydock. However, 6f these days may prove on the sharp side, with a wide draw unlikely to help too. With that in mind, a chance is taken on LORD ABAMA, who should appreciate a return to this distance having found a drop to 5f against him at Beverley recently. The in-form Patontheback is another viable alternative.
Claims can be made for most, including 3-y-o EL MONTEJEAN who returned to form from out of the blue and fared best of those ridden prominently when fourth at Thirsk 16 days ago and he could just be worth siding with to back that up from a handy draw with his yard amongst the winners. Lord Abama, veteran Round The Island and Corinthia Knight head up the dangers.
Patontheback and Sir Maxi (second choice) are players, but veteran ROUND THE ISLAND is fancied to notch an eighth C&D win.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
 | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
 | 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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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.
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