There were 45 Races on Monday 16th May 2022 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Redcar, 7 races at Ffos Las, 8 races at Leicester, 8 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Windsor, 8 races at Killarney, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (0.91/1 -10%) Aguaplano |
0.91/1(-10%) | (2) Aguaplano 0.91/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Below form second of 10 in minor event at Bath (8f, good to soft, 9/4) 32 days ago, no match for winner. Solid claims if he's at his best. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (5) (22/1 -10%) Drakeholes |
22/1(-10%) | (5) Drakeholes 22/1, £8,000 yearling, Gutaifan gelding. Half-brother to 5f/6f winner Defining Moment. Dam maiden half-sister to useful 1m-1¼m winner Exec Chef. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (9) (2.5/1 -11%) Grant Me Serenity |
2.5/1(-11%) | (9) Grant Me Serenity 2.5/1, £14,000 yearling, Charming Thought filly. Half-sister to 1m/9f winner See The Master and 1½m winner Hey Teacher. Dam lightly-raced. Represents a top stable in a race that won't take much winning. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (1) (50/1 +50%) Marcello Si |
50/1(+50%) | (1) Marcello Si 50/1, Twice-raced gelding. 80/1, thirteenth of 14 in minor event at Thirsk (8f, good to soft) 9 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (3) (6.5/1 +7%) Bobby's Lad |
6.5/1(+7%) | (3) Bobby's Lad 6.5/1, 5,000Y. Ribchester colt. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Air Raid. One to consider, particularly if strong in the market. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (10) (16/1 -14%) Hayley B |
16/1(-14%) | (10) Hayley B 16/1, £11,000 yearling, Decorated Knight filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Overwrite. Dam, 9.4f-11f winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Gothenburg. Worth a market check. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (8) (14/1 +79%) Shimmering Sands |
14/1(+79%) | (8) Shimmering Sands 14/1, Twice-raced gelding. 28/1, twelfth of 13 in minor event at York (7f, soft). Off 7 months. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (4) (33/1 +50%) Crossbeau |
33/1(+50%) | (4) Crossbeau 33/1, Once-raced gelding. 50/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on debut 19 days ago, slowly away. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (6) (250/1 -150%) Resdev Thunder |
250/1(-150%) | (6) Resdev Thunder 250/1, Twice-raced gelding. 200/1, last of 10 in minor event at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (7) (33/1 +18%) Revoquable |
33/1(+18%) | (7) Revoquable 33/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 17/2, last of 4 in maiden at Musselburgh (7.2f, good). Off 8 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7) (3.5/1 +42%) Belhaven |
3.5/1(+42%) | (7) Belhaven 3.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 at Salisbury (7f, good to firm, 25/1) on return 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Interesting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (12) (40/1 -21%) Sovereign Moon |
40/1(-21%) | (12) Sovereign Moon 40/1, Winner at Southwell in January. Fifth of 8 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f, 17/2) 74 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (11) (1.75/1 +30%) Rose's Girl |
1.75/1(+30%) | (11) Rose's Girl 1.75/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/3, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 6 days ago, suited by way race developed. Expected to be bang there. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (1) (8.5/1 +23%) Cathayensis |
8.5/1(+23%) | (1) Cathayensis 8.5/1, All 3 wins have come at Newcastle. No impact on turf debut when sixth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at this course (10f, soft) 42 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Back down in trip. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (3) (7/1 +13%) Key Look |
7/1(+13%) | (3) Key Look 7/1, Creditable sixth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good, 15/2) 21 days ago, nearest finish. Well worth a look. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (9) (18/1 -157%) Say Goodnight |
18/1(-157%) | (9) Say Goodnight 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden, very well bred. 25/1, eighth of 12 in minor event at Leicester (7f, soft) on return 45 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Improvement needed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (10) (16/1 -33%) Stripzee |
16/1(-33%) | (10) Stripzee 16/1, Won a course seller last summer. 50/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good) 10 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Dropped 3 lb and wouldn't dismiss back here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (6) (11/1 +21%) Hollow Steel |
11/1(+21%) | (6) Hollow Steel 11/1, Won twice last summer. Off 171 days. Should find more openings this year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (8) (28/1 -27%) Queen's Company |
28/1(-27%) | (8) Queen's Company 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, ninth of 11 at Chelmsford City (8f) on return/handicap debut 31 days ago, slowly away. Probably needs more help from the handicapper. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (13) (80/1 -21%) Louby Lou |
80/1(-21%) | (13) Louby Lou 80/1, Poor maiden. 100/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap at Wetherby (8f, good) 13 days ago, hampered. Others have achieved more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (4) (22/1 -193%) Sea Storm |
22/1(-193%) | (4) Sea Storm 22/1, Fair maiden. 11/2, respectable second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) when last seen. Off 153 days. Strong chance she can pick up a race this year. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (2) (22/1 -83%) Strangerontheshore |
22/1(-83%) | (2) Strangerontheshore 22/1, Three-time winner, including on return (dead-heated) at Beverley. Poor when eighth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good, 14/1) 14 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13th (5) (20/1 -25%) Sweet Madness |
20/1(-25%) | (5) Sweet Madness 20/1, Ended last year on a high, winning twice, but little impact in 2 runs back this term, tenth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good to firm, 20/1) 16 days ago. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (1.62/1 -35%) Elegant Verse |
1.62/1(-35%) | (2) Elegant Verse 1.62/1, 14/1, second of 7 in maiden at Newmarket (10f, good) on debut 17 days ago. Well-bred filly and in top hands so should improve a lot. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (4) (0.83/1 +59%) Remembering |
0.83/1(+59%) | (4) Remembering 0.83/1, 16/1, third of 12 in minor event at Sandown (10f, good) on debut 24 days ago. Open to improvement with that under her belt. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (5) (12/1 +0%) Rendition |
12/1(+0%) | (5) Rendition 12/1, Given a considerate ride on second start when fifth of 8 in minor event at Chepstow (10f, good, 6/1) 18 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (6) (9/1 -6%) Silence Is Golden |
9/1(-6%) | (6) Silence Is Golden 9/1, 110,000 gns foal, Golden Horn filly. Sister to winner up to 7.6f Cape Palace and half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 9f Poeta Diletto. Of obvious interest on debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (1) (250/1 -150%) Elena De La Vega |
250/1(-150%) | (1) Elena De La Vega 250/1, Twice-raced maiden on Flat. Fourth of 6 in claimer at this C&D (good, 300/1) 18 days ago, inadequate test. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (7) (250/1 -150%) Teescomponentstwo |
250/1(-150%) | (7) Teescomponentstwo 250/1, 14/1, last of 6 in maiden at Pontefract (8f, good) on debut 19 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (0.73/1 +39%) Legend Of Xanadu |
0.73/1(+39%) | (6) Legend Of Xanadu 0.73/1, Fair form shown when placed all three runs, second of 8 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 8 days ago. The one to beat on form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (7) (16/1 -78%) Little Edi |
16/1(-78%) | (7) Little Edi 16/1, Foaled February 17. 9,000 gns foal, Rajasinghe colt. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to useful 6f-1¾m winner (stayed 17f) Political Policy out of useful 1m winner Alexander Express. Debutant can't be discounted, especially if betting speaks in his favour. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (10) (12/1 -71%) Bara Lacha |
12/1(-71%) | (10) Bara Lacha 12/1, Twice-raced maiden, only eighth of 13 in minor event (4/1) at Beverley (5f, good) 14 days ago. Has plenty to find on form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (11) (12/1 -20%) Fomo |
12/1(-20%) | (11) Fomo 12/1, 100/1, sixth of 13 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good) on debut 14 days ago, never nearer. May well do better. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (4) (40/1 -233%) Howyadoin |
40/1(-233%) | (4) Howyadoin 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good, 16/1) 14 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (5) (12/1 -71%) Imenso |
12/1(-71%) | (5) Imenso 12/1, 17/2, fourth of 8 in minor event at Pontefract (5f, soft) on debut 35 days ago, missing break. Not ruled out if building on initial effort. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (1) (66/1 -32%) A Day To Dream |
66/1(-32%) | (1) A Day To Dream 66/1, Foaled April 19. 4,500 gns yearling, Adaay gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 1m-1¼m winner Van Huysen and winner up to 7f Moosmee. Dam winner up to 7f. Market can guide. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (8) (3/1 +63%) Prairie Falcon |
3/1(+63%) | (8) Prairie Falcon 3/1, Foaled March 22. 17,000 gns yearling, Belardo colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 1m winner Falcon's Vision and 2-y-o 1m winner Perregrin. Plenty to like on paper. Interesting newcomer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (9) (200/1 -300%) Rievaulx Raver |
200/1(-300%) | (9) Rievaulx Raver 200/1, Ninth of 10 in minor event at Thirsk (5f, good to firm, 28/1) on debut 16 days ago. Lots more needed now. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (2) (200/1 -300%) Dante Star |
200/1(-300%) | (2) Dante Star 200/1, 14/1, last of 10 in minor event at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) on debut 16 days ago, slowly away. Lots more required. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (3) (25/1 +11%) Fiery Bond |
25/1(+11%) | (3) Fiery Bond 25/1, Foaled March 19. Dragon Pulse colt. Dam, 2-y-o 5f-6.5f winner, sister to useful winner up to 9f Bond's Boy. Catches eye on paper. No forlorn hope. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (1/1 +64%) Rebel At Dawn |
1/1(+64%) | (2) Rebel At Dawn 1/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 7/2, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) 2 days ago. Certainly not dismissed if taking his chance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (1) (2.5/1 +17%) Sir Titus |
2.5/1(+17%) | (1) Sir Titus 2.5/1, C&D winner. 20/1, resumed progress when second of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good to soft). Off 6 months. 4 lb higher here and there's every chance he will have a say in proceedings with his new yard in decent nick. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (5) (3.5/1 +13%) Khabib |
3.5/1(+13%) | (5) Khabib 3.5/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Newcastle in March. Good second of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm, 5/1) 16 days ago. Thriving on racing at present so impossible to dismiss in his current mood. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (10/1 -11%) Soul Seeker |
10/1(-11%) | (3) Soul Seeker 10/1, Ran poorly when last of 14 in handicap (11/1) at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 8 days ago, going with little fluency. Bounce back required. |
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Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (3.2/1 +42%) Dandy Dinmont |
3.2/1(+42%) | (5) Dandy Dinmont 3.2/1, 12/1, good fourth of 10 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good) 14 days ago. Another who can't be discounted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (5/1 +9%) Murbih |
5/1(+9%) | (3) Murbih 5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 9 in handicap at Ripon (5f, good, 11/1) 23 days ago. Unexposed sort who should be very competitive again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (5/1 +17%) Tilly The Filly |
5/1(+17%) | (4) Tilly The Filly 5/1, Fair maiden. Second of 4 in handicap (7/2) at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Likely to be in the shake-up again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (7) (14/1 +36%) Sherdil |
14/1(+36%) | (7) Sherdil 14/1, One of best efforts when runner-up over 5f at Catterick last month. Not in the same form back there a fortnight later. First run for new yard after leaving Karl Burke. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (1) (3/1 -9%) Dusky Prince |
3/1(-9%) | (1) Dusky Prince 3/1, Excuses for his defeats on last 2 starts (badly hampered and looked unlucky at Newcastle first occasion) and he's interesting back on turf under William Buick. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (9) (5/1 -25%) Theoretical |
5/1(-25%) | (9) Theoretical 5/1, Improved when second of 11 in 5f Thirsk handicap 9 days ago, running on strongly from off the pace. Potential for better again and much respected. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (10) (50/1 -100%) Fylingdale |
50/1(-100%) | (10) Fylingdale 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in novice at Pontefract (6f, soft) on reappearance 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (8) (40/1 -21%) Jungle Bee |
40/1(-21%) | (8) Jungle Bee 40/1, Has failed to beat a rival in 2 outings this season and needs first-time cheekpieces to help spark a major upturn in his fortunes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (2) (16/1 +27%) Yaahobby |
16/1(+27%) | (2) Yaahobby 16/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in February. 20/1 and blinkered first time, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good) 26 days ago. Blinkers off. Bounce back needed. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (0.91/1 +34%) Mostly Cloudy |
0.91/1(+34%) | (1) Mostly Cloudy 0.91/1, Promising individual. Good fourth of 13 in handicap at Wetherby (14f, good to firm, 4/1) 22 days ago, slowly away. Has to be taken seriously off the same mark here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (11) (28/1 +30%) Carbonado |
28/1(+30%) | (11) Carbonado 28/1, Ninth of 13 in handicap (80/1) at Wetherby (14f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Needs to find improvement from somewhere. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (7/1 -17%) Casi Crudo |
7/1(-17%) | (4) Casi Crudo 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/5, last of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 18 days ago, possibly amiss. Good third on return/handicap debut at Southwell 11 days earlier and he has claims on that form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (5) (20/1 +0%) Thermometer |
20/1(+0%) | (5) Thermometer 20/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 14/1) 29 days ago. Starting to look pretty exposed and likely to come up short once more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (8) (40/1 +0%) Penelopeblueyes |
40/1(+0%) | (8) Penelopeblueyes 40/1, 28/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Wetherby (8f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Significantly up in trip and others are more persuasive on balance. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (3) (14/1 +13%) Crazy Maisie |
14/1(+13%) | (3) Crazy Maisie 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Beverley (9.9f, good) 14 days ago, doing too much too soon. Significantly up in trip and needs to raise her game considerably. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (9) (14/1 +22%) Peace Angel |
14/1(+22%) | (9) Peace Angel 14/1, 14/1 and visored for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (12.1f, good to firm) 6 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (7) (5/1 -67%) Bukela |
5/1(-67%) | (7) Bukela 5/1, Promising sort. 22/1, first run since leaving Stef Keniry when excellent fifth of 13 in handicap at Wetherby (14f, good to firm) 22 days ago, running on. Major player for last year's winning stable. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (6) (14/1 -75%) Notime To Pass |
14/1(-75%) | (6) Notime To Pass 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, excellent seventh of 13 in handicap at Wetherby (14f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Open to improvement. Yard also saddles Golden George. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (2) (16/1 +20%) My Brother Jack |
16/1(+20%) | (2) My Brother Jack 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 51 days ago, slowly away. Makes turf debut and it's best to look elsewhere. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (10) (50/1 -25%) Lisa's Dream |
50/1(-25%) | (10) Lisa's Dream 50/1, Unreliable individual. 66/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Wetherby (14f, good to firm) 22 days ago and she's not easy to make a case for. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (12) (40/1 -100%) Golden George |
40/1(-100%) | (12) Golden George 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Beverley (9.9f, good) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip and needs to leave previous form well behind. |
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