There were 34 Races on Thursday 23rd February 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Sedgefield, 6 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Southwell, 7 races at Thurles, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (1.38/1 +31%)Aubis Walk |
1.38/1(+31%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Aubis Walk 1.38/1, Fetched £120,000 on the back of an Irish point win and promise in finishing runner-up first 2 starts in mares' novice hurdles. Fell 7th in Ayr novice latest and remains with potential. Well in the mix. | |||
2nd (8)  (4.5/1 -29%)Western Jill |
4.5/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Western Jill 4.5/1, €17,000 3-y-o, Westerner mare. Dam (c104) 2m-2¾m hurdle/chase winner (stayed 25f). Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Mar 2022) and plenty of encouragement to glean from her recent hurdles debut third at Southwell (20.4f, well-backed 2/1). Claims with progress anticipated. | |||
3rd (10)  (2.5/1 +25%)Jamaicaine |
2.5/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Jamaicaine 2.5/1, Martinborough mare. Dam maiden hurdler/chaser in France. Promise when staying on to finish 1½ lengths second of 11 in bumper at Vichy on debut back in May. Worth a second look now hurdling for new yard in receipt of handy 4-y-o allowance. | |||
4th (5)  (9/1 +44%)Our Laura B |
9/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Our Laura B 9/1, Modest form in bumpers and similar form when fourth on C&D hurdles bow 25 days ago. Room for improvement in her jumping and possible she'll be one for handicaps later on. | |||
5th (4)  (12/1 -33%)It's Maisy |
12/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) It's Maisy 12/1, Appeals on paper and much improved from first 2 starts in bumpers when third in that sphere at Huntingdon (15.8f) 4 weeks ago, keeping on gradually. Type to make her mark over hurdles now up in trip. | |||
6th (6)  (10/1 +75%)Turbulent Power |
10/1(+75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Turbulent Power 10/1, Made more impact than previously when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Catterick on penultimate start but likely she would have been well below that level when falling 2 out back at that venue 3 weeks ago. Vulnerable to improvers back in novice company. | |||
7th (7)  (200/1 -150%)Vertice |
200/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Vertice 200/1, Poor/unreliable on Flat (stays 1¾m) and been operating below best in that sphere in recent months. Passed over now switched to hurdling. | |||
|PU| (9)  (250/1 -67%)Worldly Approach |
250/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Worldly Approach 250/1, Poor hurdler for R Mike Smith who ran no sort of race on back of a lengthy absence at Musselburgh 4 days ago, tailed off when pulled up circuit out. Can only be watched. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
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)  (3/1 -33%)Trac |
3/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Trac 3/1, In good over form over fences this winter, scoring over 19f at Wetherby and Catterick. Had plenty in hand at latter venue 3 weeks ago and should remain very competitive despite a 9 lb rise. | |||
2nd (6)  (2.75/1 +21%)Quiet Flow |
2.75/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Quiet Flow 2.75/1, Decent placed efforts here in the autumn (including this trip) and bounced back from a couple of lesser runs when going close at Southwell (20.5f) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces refitted. Likely to go well. | |||
3rd (5)  (9/1 -29%)Coolmoyne |
9/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Coolmoyne 9/1, Reacted well to a tongue strap when placed at Ayr and Newcastle (both 2m) last month. Claims on those efforts, although this 5f longer trip asks a different question. | |||
4th (1)  (3.33/1 -33%)Big Changes |
3.33/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Big Changes 3.33/1, C&D winner in October and followed up at Ayr (3m) 8 days later. Has performed with credit in defeat twice since and likely to go well returned to a venue which clearly suits. | |||
5th (4)  (5/1 +33%)Joie De Vivre |
5/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Joie De Vivre 5/1, Won in first-time cheekpieces on the Flat in September. Reached the frame in a Carlisle handicap hurdle and course handicap chase later in the autumn and might have just needed latest Wetherby run (hurdles) after 12 weeks off. | |||
|PU| (2)  (8/1 +60%)Raleagh Flora |
8/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Raleagh Flora 8/1, Modest hurdler in Ireland in 2020. Won a British maiden point in 2021. Has a long absence to overcome but he's one who would enter the reckoning if the market vibes are strong now chasing for Brian Ellison. | |||
|RR| (7)  (66/1 +0%)Ballyfarsoon |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ballyfarsoon 66/1, Just one success from 32 starts over hurdles and that was back in 2019. Well held when last seen in December and can only watch now chasing for the first time. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
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)  (2.25/1 +0%)Sir Apollo |
2.25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Sir Apollo 2.25/1, Upped in trip and opened his account when making all in handicap at this C&D in November. Disappointing at Market Rasen (23.9f) earlier this month, but no surprise to see him bounce back with blinkers on first time. | |||
2nd (5)  (3/1 +54%)Henry Brown |
3/1(+54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Henry Brown 3/1, Suited by way race developed when finally off the mark at Hexham (24.2f) in September and hasn't been able to match that form since, not posing much of a threat when third at this C&D last time. | |||
3rd (7)  (9/1 -50%)Tanrudy |
9/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Tanrudy 9/1, On long losing run but, with a visor reapplied, hinted at a revival when fourth of 10 at Hereford (25.2f) 18 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Has dropped further in the weights and blinkers now back on, though needs to prove himself at this trip. | |||
|PU| (2)  (3.5/1 +56%)Loughermore |
3.5/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Loughermore 3.5/1, Back in cheekpieces and tongue tied for first time, fared better than of late when mid-field in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f) a month ago. Now only 1 lb above last winning mark, so could go well returned to chasing back up in trip. | |||
|PU| (3)  (4.5/1 -100%)Ballynagran |
4.5/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ballynagran 4.5/1, Backed at long odds, despite being 15 lb out of the handicap, and showed much improved form when off the mark at Wetherby (24.2f, 14/1) a month ago. Has more to offer over fences and can follow up. | |||
|PU| (6)  (18/1 -50%)The Very Thing |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) The Very Thing 18/1, Gained sole win at Catterick (25.2f) in January last year and ran well when second at Market Rasen on final start of the campaign. Yet to fire this season, though, running no sort of race when pulled up last time. Hard to catch right. | |||
|PU| (1)  (33/1 -65%)Along Long Story |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Along Long Story 33/1, Winner of maiden hunter at Thurles (25f) last March for Declan Queally but form has gone the wrong way this season, offering little in a pair of starts for current yard. Has enough to prove in first-time cheekpieces. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
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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(5)  (14/1 -17%)Brian's Jet |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Brian's Jet 14/1, Modest form in bumpers and was allowed a soft lead when third of 4 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (2m6f) in December. Failed to back up that effort when pulled up at the same course on Boxing Day. Tongue strap now reached for as he goes handicapping. | |||
1st (1)  (6.5/1 -63%)Jaramillo |
6.5/1(-63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Jaramillo 6.5/1, Useful but quirky sort on Flat for Roger Varian. Back on track over hurdles when placed in maiden/novice company before Christmas, but looked awkward when third of 7 in maiden at Fakenham (2m) earlier this month. Capable if on a going day. | |||
2nd (2)  (1/1 +43%)Mullinaree |
1/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Mullinaree 1/1, Fair form in bumpers in Ireland and has placed twice from 3 starts over hurdles for current yard. Upped in trip, improved when runner-up at Huntingdon (20.7f) on handicap debut last month and he can go one better. | |||
3rd (3)  (3.5/1 +42%)Shandancer |
3.5/1(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Shandancer 3.5/1, Fair bumper performer in Ireland and has run to a similar level in a trio of starts over hurdles for his new connections, fifth of 17 at Huntingdon (20.7f) on handicap debut last time. Could do better with tongue strap/cheekpieces on first time. | |||
4th (6)  (18/1 -64%)Horn Cape |
18/1(-64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Horn Cape 18/1, Ex-French bumper winner who showed some promise over hurdles for Nicky Henderson, needing lesser test when fourth of 6 at Exeter (21.6f) on handicap debut in December. Interesting contender back down in trip on yard debut. | |||
5th (7)  (18/1 -125%)Wolf Run |
18/1(-125%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Wolf Run 18/1, Showed promise on first of 2 outings in bumpers and did so go again when fourth of 14 at Uttoxeter hurdles debut. Failed to progress on his next 2 starts over hurdles but could show more in handicaps, though has a 15-month absence to overcome. | |||
6th (8)  (6/1 +0%)Jipekaa Machin |
6/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Jipekaa Machin 6/1, Placed both starts in juvenile hurdles in France before making a winning stable debut at this course (16.8f) in November. Disappointed both outings since, but could bounce back upped in trip on handicap debut with blinkers now added. | |||
7th (9)  (20/1 +39%)Clean Getaway |
20/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Clean Getaway 20/1, Didn't make much of an impact in 4 starts for Nicky Henderson and has fared little better for his current yard, off a further 5 months before failing to complete in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen 16 days ago. Others preferred. | |||
|PU| (4)  (125/1 -279%)Stand Staunch |
125/1(-279%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Stand Staunch 125/1, Ran to a fair level when making the frame both completed starts over hurdles for Joseph Patrick O'Brien. However, pulled up on his 2 outings for current trainer, off 9 months (had wind op) prior to his latest. Risky proposition on handicap bow. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
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)  (7/1 -40%)The Blame Game |
7/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) The Blame Game 7/1, Both hurdle wins gained over 2½m at this course, the latter in August 2021. Small step back in the right direction when fifth in 19-runner event at Doncaster (24.4f, soft, 33/1) 44 days ago. Almost a stone below last winning mark and is interesting on return to Sedgefield. | |||
2nd (1)  (1.75/1 +42%)Thatbeatsbanagher |
1.75/1(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Thatbeatsbanagher 1.75/1, C&D winner in September and returned to form when fourth of 14 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Newcastle (23.7f, soft) 98 days ago, faring best of those held up. Yard quiet but he has claims. | |||
3rd (3)  (7.5/1 -50%)First Man |
7.5/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) First Man 7.5/1, Missed all of last season but proved he retains ability when third in 19-runner event at Doncaster last month, finishing ahead of The Blame Game. Attracted support before running no sort of race back over fences last time but has good chance on pick of form back hurdling. | |||
4th (7)  (3.33/1 +17%)My Strong Man |
3.33/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) My Strong Man 3.33/1, Runner-up at Catterick on New Year's Day and shaped as if still in reasonable form when sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (24.1f, soft) 28 days ago. Respected in this company. | |||
5th (6)  (5/1 +17%)Benny Baloo |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Benny Baloo 5/1, No threat in trio of novice/maiden hurdles but he did win a point and yard have had success with the family, so he's not written off now handicapping despite steep-looking opening mark. | |||
6th (8)  (40/1 -21%)Hideo |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Hideo 40/1, Had some fairly useful form over hurdles/fences in France at the beginning of his career. Yet to offer much in Britain though, pulled up in handicap chase at Catterick (19.2f, good) 20 days ago. | |||
|PU| (5)  (7.5/1 -25%)Redbridge Rosie |
7.5/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Redbridge Rosie 7.5/1, Minor promise in mares' novice and maiden last spring but evidently hasn't progressed and looked a hard ride when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (23.4f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces now applied. | |||
|PU| (2)  (150/1 -200%)Secrets De Famille |
150/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Secrets De Famille 150/1, Only poor form over hurdles and showed little when eleventh of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (12f) on Flat debut 36 days ago. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Peter McCreery. Hard to fancy. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (1.62/1 +14%)Gandhi Maker |
1.62/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Gandhi Maker 1.62/1, Irish point winner who bounced back from a couple of poor runs when winning at Newcastle 23 days ago, proving well suit by a positive ride dropped back to 2m. Raised 6 lb but he's unexposed at this trip and his yard won this race last year. | |||
2nd (1)  (3.5/1 +13%)Fearless Action |
3.5/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Fearless Action 3.5/1, Runner-up twice over hurdles last winter, including here. His 2 comeback runs at this venue last month were underwhelming but he could still be building up his fitness after his absence. Makes chase debut. | |||
3rd (5)  (10/1 -43%)Lucky Robin |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Lucky Robin 10/1, Let down by jumping on the whole over fences, pulling up over 19f here last month. Headgear off. Mark continues to fall but he has a bit to prove at present. | |||
4th (3)  (2.5/1 -25%)Dondiam |
2.5/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Dondiam 2.5/1, Point winner who travelled well for a long way when 4 lengths fourth in 2m Fakenham handicap on his completed start over fences. Likely capable of better and a major player here. | |||
5th (4)  (7/1 +42%)Magic Mike |
7/1(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Magic Mike 7/1, Made frame second start in points and Irish bumper efforts for John Halley also weren't devoid of promise. Has cut little ice in novice hurdles for this yard, but given that point background it wouldn't be a shock were he to make more of an impact now handicap chasing. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
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)  (5/1 -50%)Bertie's Wish |
5/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Bertie's Wish 5/1, Fair Flat winner got off the mark at the second time of asking in this sphere in C&D maiden in December. Back on track when third of 11 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (17f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Hood applied for handicap debut and he's respected. | |||
2nd (6)  (3.2/1 +54%)Start In Front |
3.2/1(+54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Start In Front 3.2/1, Fairly useful form in France before making a successful start for new connections after 8 months off at Wetherby (16f, heavy) in December. Disappointing both outings since but could bounce back now handicapping and market support would be notable. | |||
3rd (2)  (2/1 -14%)Legendary Day |
2/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Legendary Day 2/1, Made winning start on yard/hurdles bow in C&D novice in November and ran to similar level on second start when runner-up at Catterick on New Year's Day. Winner on Flat last time and he's shortlisted on handicap debut. | |||
4th (7)  (10/1 -18%)North Parade |
10/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) North Parade 10/1, C&D winner last March but jumping issues typically reared their head when unseating in handicap chase at Catterick (15.7f, good) 20 days ago, though was in process of running well at the time. Back over hurdles now. | |||
5th (1)  (14/1 +22%)Glimpse Of Gold |
14/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Glimpse Of Gold 14/1, Completed summer hat-trick at Stratford in June. Has struggled in deeper contests this winter, though, and others make more appeal on recent performances. | |||
6th (5)  (6.5/1 +28%)Lord Caprio |
6.5/1(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Lord Caprio 6.5/1, C&D winner was placed all 4 starts over hurdles in 2022, most recently when third of 5 in another C&D event (soft) 93 days ago. Others perhaps have more scope for progress and yard form remains a concern. | |||
7th (4)  (14/1 -40%)They Call Me Pete |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) They Call Me Pete 14/1, Runner-up in novice at Market Rasen on Boxing Day and shaped reasonably well until tiring when ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time but mark still looks on stiff side. | |||
|PU| (8)  (12/1 -50%)Golden Town |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Golden Town 12/1, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2020 and hasn't made much impression yet this term, so whilst he continues to slide in the weights, others are preferred. |
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| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
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 | At the races watchout for |
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