There were 22 Races on Sunday 12th February 2023 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Southwell, 7 races at Exeter, 8 races at Navan, 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 (1) (1.38/1 +21%) Walking On Clouds |
1.38/1(+21%) | (1) Walking On Clouds 1.38/1, Course winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. Latest win here in January. Creditable second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 5/2) 5 days ago. Thriving so has to go on the shortlist back at 5f. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (6) (2.75/1 -10%) Level Up |
2.75/1(-10%) | (6) Level Up 2.75/1, Career-best effort when winning 12-runner handicap at this C&D (17/2) on Friday. Obvious claims under a penalty following that easy win. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (5) (6/1 +45%) Lockdown |
6/1(+45%) | (5) Lockdown 6/1, Eighth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at this course (6.1f). Almost certainly needed that first run for 6 months but he's been off another 115 days since. Positive jockey booking. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (2) (7/1 -27%) Atiyah |
7/1(-27%) | (2) Atiyah 7/1, 7/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 10 days ago, going off too hard. That suggests she's back in good order. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (3) (10/1 +0%) Airshow |
10/1(+0%) | (3) Airshow 10/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 17 runs last year. 40/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 28 days ago. Drawn wide that day and eased 3 lb. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (8) (50/1 -257%) Red Alert |
50/1(-257%) | (8) Red Alert 50/1, Three wins from 15 runs last year. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 28/1) 13 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (22/1 -22%) Thrilla In Manila |
22/1(-22%) | (7) Thrilla In Manila 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 16/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago. Lot to prove following that heavy defeat. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (4) (25/1 -14%) James Watt |
25/1(-14%) | (4) James Watt 25/1, Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap (22/1) at Newcastle (5f). Off 135 days but 2 lb below last winning mark so claims from a handicapping perspective if he's ready to roll. |
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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) (6/1 +0%) Wreck It Ryley |
6/1(+0%) | (1) Wreck It Ryley 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, fourth of 7 in novice event at this course (6.1f) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut. More needed down in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (8) (6.5/1 +35%) Debydinks |
6.5/1(+35%) | (8) Debydinks 6.5/1, Modest maiden but went off too hard last 2 starts so worth another go at the minimum. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (3/1 -9%) South Dakota Sioux |
3/1(-9%) | (3) South Dakota Sioux 3/1, Hooded for 1st time, good second of 5 in handicap (11/2) at Chelmsford City (6f) 2 days ago, nearest finish. Has a race in him on that showing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (7) (8.5/1 +29%) Mystical Dreams |
8.5/1(+29%) | (7) Mystical Dreams 8.5/1, Good 1¼ lengths third of 7 in handicap at this C&D but not in same form here next time. Could bounce back in a change of headgear. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (6) (2.5/1 -11%) Furnicoe |
2.5/1(-11%) | (6) Furnicoe 2.5/1, Continues to knock at the door, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 10 days ago despite refusing to settle. Expected to be bang there again off the same mark in her bid for a maiden success. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (2) (6/1 -20%) Doctor Mozart |
6/1(-20%) | (2) Doctor Mozart 6/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in November. Fourth of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 10/3) 16 days ago, made running. Not taken lightly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (4) (20/1 -67%) Kodi Dancer |
20/1(-67%) | (4) Kodi Dancer 20/1, C&D winner in the summer for Karl Burke but hasn't made a particularly encouraging start for this yard, fourth of 7 in nursery at Lingfield (6f, 33/1) 67 days ago. Change of headgear. |
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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) (1.5/1 +0%) Sicario |
1.5/1(+0%) | (1) Sicario 1.5/1, Gained a deserved win in 10-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 6 days ago. Weighted to go well again. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (3) (10/1 +29%) King Athelstan |
10/1(+29%) | (3) King Athelstan 10/1, Modest gelding. Visored for 1st time, below form third of 9 in minor event (16/1) at this course (12.1f) 10 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. More is needed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (2) (6.5/1 +28%) Cliffs Of Malta |
6.5/1(+28%) | (2) Cliffs Of Malta 6.5/1, Modest mare. 8/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (12f) 79 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Barry Fitzgerald and needs to get back on track. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (6) (9/1 -64%) Visitant |
9/1(-64%) | (6) Visitant 9/1, Unreliable individual. 8/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 18 days ago. Others are still preferred. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (4) (4.5/1 -29%) Miss Sligo |
4.5/1(-29%) | (4) Miss Sligo 4.5/1, Course winner who posted a good second of 5 in minor event at Chelmsford City (10f, 11/8) 10 days ago. Not taken lightly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (5) (18/1 -100%) Selecto |
18/1(-100%) | (5) Selecto 18/1, Modest gelding. Took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 7 in handicap (8/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 18 days ago. Much respected, especially over this longer trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (5/1 +50%) Exceedingly Sonic |
5/1(+50%) | (7) Exceedingly Sonic 5/1, Modest filly. 50/1 and blinkered for 1st time, below form sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (8) (33/1 +0%) Kodiaclaim |
33/1(+0%) | (8) Kodiaclaim 33/1, Poor filly. 50/1, good fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 23 days ago. Plenty to find at these weights, though. |
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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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We'renotreallyhere |
(8) (14/1 -56%)14/1(-56%) | (8) We'renotreallyhere 14/1, Fair maiden. Off 3 months, below form when sixth of 7 in C&D novice (11/4) 20 days ago. Blinkers off this time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (6) (7.5/1 +73%) Rose King |
7.5/1(+73%) | (6) Rose King 7.5/1, 70,000 gns 2-y-o but resold for €4,000 later in the year. Tasleet colt. Half-brother to smart 6f winner Gustavus Weston and winner up to 6f Kape Moss. Dam 1m winner (including at 2 yrs) who stayed 1¼m. Watching brief is advised on debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (11) (5/1 +38%) Just A Spark |
5/1(+38%) | (11) Just A Spark 5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Second of 7 in maiden over this C&D (9/4) 22 days ago, still looking green. Remains open to progress. Big player. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (1) (7/1 +0%) Less Is More |
7/1(+0%) | (1) Less Is More 7/1, 25/1, won 6-runner C&D novice on debut in October, overcoming pace bias. Likely more to come and respected despite the penalty. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (5) (8/1 -140%) Originally |
8/1(-140%) | (5) Originally 8/1, Encouraging third of 14 in novice at Lingfield (7f) on debut in late December. Bit disappointing when only fourth of 7 at Newcastle (7f again) since. Drops to 6f now. Player on the debut effort. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (3) (5/1 +29%) Ghost Lights |
5/1(+29%) | (3) Ghost Lights 5/1, 16/1, seventh of 12 in maiden at Kempton (6f) on debut 26 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (14) (2.5/1 +38%) Scramble |
2.5/1(+38%) | (14) Scramble 2.5/1, Modest form. 4/1, creditable second of 11 in novice at Chelmsford (6f) 10 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (7) (8.5/1 -13%) Smasher |
8.5/1(-13%) | (7) Smasher 8.5/1, Promising type. 2 lengths fourth of 11 in novice at Wolverhampton (6f, 40/1) on debut 47 days ago. May well do better. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (4) (50/1 -150%) Hidden Code |
50/1(-150%) | (4) Hidden Code 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, best effort when fifth of 9 in novice at Newcastle (6f), nearest finish. Off 110 days. Open to further improvement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (12) (80/1 -60%) Mick Says No |
80/1(-60%) | (12) Mick Says No 80/1, €11,000 by Camacho. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f-7.3f winner Guessthebill. Dam, 2-y-o 6f-7f winner, sister to smart winner up to 1m Lovelace. Smasher has to be considered the yard first string unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (10) (14/1 -75%) Crown Land |
14/1(-75%) | (10) Crown Land 14/1, 14,000 gns Territories filly. Closely related to 5f winner Beneficiary and half-sister to winner up to 9.5f Locked N' Loaded. Dam maiden (stayed 9.5f). Newcomer from a very good stable. Market confidence likely significant. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (13) (250/1 -67%) Ritarocks |
250/1(-67%) | (13) Ritarocks 250/1, 150/1, last of 10 in maiden at this course (5f) on debut 10 days ago, very slowly away. Up in trip. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 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) (0.62/1 +50%) The X O |
0.62/1(+50%) | (1) The X O 0.62/1, Showed improved form when off the mark at third attempt in a C&D novice in January. Similar form when third of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 22 days ago and a likely player here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (2) (5.5/1 -83%) Matching Sox |
5.5/1(-83%) | (2) Matching Sox 5.5/1, Tasted success on debut at Kempton (5f) in August. Failed to build on that next 2 starts but back on track when beaten under a length on handicap debut at Lingfield (6f) 8 days ago, keeping on without being ideally placed. Not out of things. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (3) (5/1 +44%) Dyed In The Wool |
5/1(+44%) | (3) Dyed In The Wool 5/1, Much improved when off the mark from 4 lb lower at Newcastle (6f) last month but not in same form when fifth of 6 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 18 days ago. Drops back to sprinting now. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (5) (7/1 -133%) Trabajo Detecho |
7/1(-133%) | (5) Trabajo Detecho 7/1, Gambled on and opened his account under a positive ride at Newcastle (6f) 2 starts back. Backed that up when runner-up over 7f back at that venue 17 days ago and he's one to consider up in grade in present groove. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (4) (50/1 -150%) Spirit In My Soul |
50/1(-150%) | (4) Spirit In My Soul 50/1, Holy Roman Emperor filly who displayed promise initially in maiden/nursery company but ended last season below par on turf, well held last of 9 at Newmarket (7f) in October. Break needs to have had positive effect ahead of return/AW debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 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) (10/1 +0%) September Power |
10/1(+0%) | (1) September Power 10/1, C&D winner in December. Run best excused when eighth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW, 16/1) 22 days ago, short of room over 2f out. No surprise to see her bounce back. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (12) (5/1 +33%) Freewheelin |
5/1(+33%) | (12) Freewheelin 5/1, C&D winner. Ran creditably when ½-length second of 8 to Quercus Robur in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 4/1) 21 days ago. However, the winner had plenty in hand last time so work to do to reverse the form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (1.62/1 +19%) Quercus Robur |
1.62/1(+19%) | (4) Quercus Robur 1.62/1, Back up in trip, resumed progress when winning 8-runner handicap (6/5) at Newcastle (16.2f) 21 days ago by ½ length from Freewheelin, readily. Leading contender. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (9) (8/1 +43%) Kitten's Dream |
8/1(+43%) | (9) Kitten's Dream 8/1, C&D winner. 10/1, one of his better efforts when length third of 8 to Quercus Robur in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 21 days ago, left with too much to do. Task is now to back that up. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (11) (5/1 +9%) Easy Equation |
5/1(+9%) | (11) Easy Equation 5/1, 9/2, best effort of the season when winning 13-runner handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Could still have more to offer over this distance so he's not taken lightly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (6) (11/1 +8%) Got Bright |
11/1(+8%) | (6) Got Bright 11/1, Not discredited when third of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford City (2m, 4/1) 31 days ago. Capable of getting involved off current mark. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (2) (25/1 -39%) Eloso |
25/1(-39%) | (2) Eloso 25/1, Struggling for form this year, seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 16/1) 17 days ago. Others preferred as he's upped in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (5) (20/1 -100%) Jersey Gift |
20/1(-100%) | (5) Jersey Gift 20/1, After 22 months off (gelded), well-beaten last of 8 in minor event (8/1) at Kempton (1m4f) 37 days ago. Significantly up in trip for his handicap debut. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (3) (125/1 -89%) Soldier In Action |
125/1(-89%) | (3) Soldier In Action 125/1, Continues to show little after a lengthy absence, seventh of 9 in handicap at Kempton (2m) 32 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (7) (50/1 -257%) Clearance |
50/1(-257%) | (7) Clearance 50/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2020. Step back in right direction when fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 40/1) 16 days ago. Needs to be able to build on latest effort. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (10) (10/1 -54%) Tiger Spirit |
10/1(-54%) | (10) Tiger Spirit 10/1, Back to winning ways in 10-runner handicap (16/1) at this C&D 33 days ago, keeping on well. Remains lightly raced for her age and she can give another good account. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (8) (33/1 +0%) Vintage Rascal |
33/1(+0%) | (8) Vintage Rascal 33/1, Upped in trip, below form when seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 28/1) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others more persuasive. |
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 (4) (11/1 +21%) Jenever |
11/1(+21%) | (4) Jenever 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 10 in minor event at this course (7.1f, 40/1) 28 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (7) (2.25/1 +44%) Lord Cherry |
2.25/1(+44%) | (7) Lord Cherry 2.25/1, Modest gelding. 10/3, didn't need to improve to win 9-runner minor event at this course (7.1f) 10 days ago, driven out. Worth considering. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (9) (11/1 -57%) May Remain |
11/1(-57%) | (9) May Remain 11/1, Modest gelding. Twenty five runs since last win in 2020. Last of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 25 days ago, left poorly placed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (10) (4/1 +33%) Mr Funky Monkey |
4/1(+33%) | (10) Mr Funky Monkey 4/1, Modest gelding. 5/2, respectable third of 11 in minor event at this course (5f) 17 days ago. Up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (5) (5.5/1 +8%) Kraken Florida |
5.5/1(+8%) | (5) Kraken Florida 5.5/1, Modest gelding. Creditable third of 10 in minor event (10/1) at this course (7.1f) 25 days ago. Should give another good account. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (12) (28/1 -40%) Sapphire's Moon |
28/1(-40%) | (12) Sapphire's Moon 28/1, Poor filly. One win from 22 Flat runs. Bit below form sixth of 11 in minor event (18/1) at this course (5f) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (14) (80/1 -100%) Tom Tulliver |
80/1(-100%) | (14) Tom Tulliver 80/1, Course winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2020. Last of 11 in minor event at this C&D (22/1) 22 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (11) (22/1 +33%) Muatadel |
22/1(+33%) | (11) Muatadel 22/1, Poor gelding. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. 6¼ lengths last of 9 to Lord Cherry in minor event at this course (7.1f, 28/1) 10 days ago. Visor back on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (3) (9/1 -170%) Jacquelina |
9/1(-170%) | (3) Jacquelina 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, off 7 months and hooded for 1st time, third of 7 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 5 days ago, very slowly away but late headway. Capable of winning this if she can back that up. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10th (6) (40/1 -21%) Lancashire Life |
40/1(-21%) | (6) Lancashire Life 40/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 12 in minor event at this course (5f) 2 days ago. Back up in trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11th (2) (12/1 +0%) Independent Beauty |
12/1(+0%) | (2) Independent Beauty 12/1, Modest mare. Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12th (13) (10/1 +29%) Tommytwohoots |
10/1(+29%) | (13) Tommytwohoots 10/1, Poor gelding. One win from 21 Flat runs. Hooded for 1st time, fourth of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW, 22/1) 9 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13th (8) (125/1 -89%) Magna Bella |
125/1(-89%) | (8) Magna Bella 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 250/1, first run since leaving Sophie Leech when last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 24 days ago. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14th (1) (100/1 -203%) But You Said |
100/1(-203%) | (1) But You Said 100/1, Remains a maiden after 27 Flat runs. Ninth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 22/1) 40 days ago, not clear run. |
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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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