14:30 Thirsk Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:30 Thirsk Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

The debut run at Ascot from JE NE SAIS QUOI was solid enough on face value, but given the winner franked the form in good style at Carlisle last Thursday, this daughter of Dandy Man, looks the pick of the bunch at this early stage of their development. Barg represents a yard that has hit the ground running with its juveniles and he is another to monitor closely in the betting, while Latama and Macarone also appeal based on pedigree.

JE NE SAIS QUOI shaped well in a stronger race than this at Ascot on debut and looks the one to beat despite the presence of Latama, who looks an interesting newcomer. Midnight Lir is also quite appealing.

Newmarket raiders JE NE SAIS QUOI and Latama are strongly respected. Barg and Midnight Lir head the northern contingent.

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15:00 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:00 Thirsk Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

The unbeaten Tyndrum Gold is highly respected on his reappearance/turf debut. However, he shoulders a double penalty and he will need to be well above average to give so much weight away after an 180-day absence. Therefore, it might be worth putting a small investment on RAJINDRI being able to take a step forward from a promising second at Beverley last month. She gets weight from the rest and her turf experience could be vital. Dora Milaje is also considered.

The form of RAJINDRI's efforts on the all-weather last season read well and she was touched off on her reappearance/turf debut at Beverley, leaving the impression that there's better to come. She gets the nod ahead of the unbeaten Tyndrum Gold, who is greatly respected but may find the concession of 17 lb (not taking his rider's claim into account) to the selection a bridge too far. Burning The Bails, Terwada and Dora Milaje are other interesting types in what promises to be an informative race.

Quite a competitive novice event with several appealing types in the field. RAJINDRI is first choice, ahead of Tyndrum Gold.

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15:30 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:30 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

DIAMOND HAZE, who won last year's corresponding race off 1lb higher, strikes as a likely candidate to give his all in his bid to gain back-to-back wins. Assuming he breaks on better terms than on his latest outing, the five-year-old has a lot going for him and looks worth another chance. Menelaus has also shown a liking for this course and is feared most, while Rocket Rod and Langton Wold also have something to offer.

Several to consider in this competitive handicap. ABSOLUTE DREAM's recent form figures do not inspire confidence but he has edged back down to an appealing mark and, having shaped as though still a little rusty on his second appearance of the present campaign at Wetherby, he may well be closer to concert pitch here. Menelaus went agonisingly close to opening his account over C&D last time and looks set for another bold show, while Zumurud is also strongly respected.

Maiden MENELAUS (nap) is taken to open his account. Last year's winner Diamond Haze is feared most.

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16:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Only narrowly denied over an extended 5f at Wetherby last month, a 2lb raised mark looks unlikely to stop HAIL SEZER being in the mix and Geoffrey Harker's six-year-old appears the one to beat. He was denied a clear run during the aforementioned contest and the fact he stayed on well suggests a marginally stiffer stamina test can suit here. Patontheback is respected following a close second at Newcastle in April, while Barney's Bay is another to consider.

This can go to HAIL SEZER, who was unfortunate not to score (denied clear run) at Wetherby last month and still looks well treated. Late Arrival and Patontheback head the list of dangers.

Back up in distance LATE ARRIVAL may be the answer off a handy mark. Hail Sezer is feared most.

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16:30 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:30 Thirsk Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Lady Rascal recorded a staying-on success in a classified stakes at Salisbury last month, but the daughter of Nathaniel was beaten seven lengths at Newbury off a 5lb lower mark on her penultimate run. Therefore, the vote goes to handicap debutant FOLK STAR. Her dam won a Grade 1 in America over 1m 2f and was only narrowly denied in the Lillie Langtry during her career, so David Simcock's inmate looks set to progress up in distance. The grade-dropping Fox Flame completes the shortlist.

The way looks clear for LADY RASCAL to add to her recent success at Salisbury where, once again, she left the impression that moving up to this trip would be very much in her favour. Fox Flame understandably struggled in the Lingfield Oaks Trial last month and is likely to give it a good shot back in calmer waters. Handicap-debutante Folk Star is also of interest.

Handicap debutante FOLK STAR showed only minor promise in three 1m novice races but might be seen in a much better light over 1m4f.

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17:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:00 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

PURPLE ICE justified favouritism when getting up to lead in the dying strides at Newcastle last month and he looks capable of shrugging off a 2lb rise back on turf. C&D winner Bollin Margaret returned to form when denied by a neck at Redcar last Monday and she is feared most. Jamih and Visitant arrive in fair form and can't be discounted either.

BOLLIN MARGARET has been cut plenty of slack by the handicapper and posted her best effort for some time when runner-up at Redcar last week. She is fancied to go one better here. Purple Ice and Streetscape can also make their presence felt.

These conditions are ideal for C&D winner JAMIH who shaped as though a win was imminent when a close fourth at Beverley last week.

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17:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:35 Thirsk Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

CRIME FICTION responded well to first-time cheekpieces when coming from the rear to triumph at Musselburgh last month and Adrian Nicholls' filly looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to complete a double, with a 2lb nudge in the ratings more than fair. Exceed remains a maiden after eight appearances, but he can't be discounted in his current form. Cheyenne Nation and Desert Illusion make most appeal of the remainder.

CRIME FICTION represents a stable going well and improved to score at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago, so she's preferred to Desert Illusion in what could be a tightly-knit affair. Exceed also warrants respect.

With the return to a bare 5f looking ideal, DESERT ILLUSION could well get off the mark. Consistent Exceed is second choice.

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Racecard Key

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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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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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