There were 37 Races on Monday 8th May 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Ayr, 8 races at Worcester, 8 races at Windsor, 7 races at Southwell, 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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(3)  (2.5/1 +58%)Wadi Bani |
2.5/1(+58%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Wadi Bani 2.5/1, Improved back sprinting following a 5-month break when third at Chelmsford (6f) in March. However, beat just the one rival home in an 8-runner Kempton handicap since (first run since being gelded) and needs to get back on track here. Seven-race maiden who has bit to prove again and needs to resume his progress back on turf. |
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(4)  (4.5/1 -29%)Destiny's Spirit |
4.5/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Destiny's Spirit 4.5/1, Progressed well in nurseries last year, winning 3 of last 4 starts (all 5f). Shaped as though well worth another try at this trip when fourth on return at Nottingham (soft) and she's one of the more appealing candidates. Three wins last season and she could kick on again this term; dangerous back up in trip. |
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(8)  (5/1 -11%)Twayblade |
5/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Twayblade 5/1, Improved when justifying market confidence in a 7-runner Yarmouth handicap (6f, heavy) last month, making all. Things didn't go so smoothly at Chelmsford recently but he will have a chance if breaking smartly this time. Won at Yarmouth win on penultimate run and has claims if he can get back in the groove. |
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(5)  (5/1 +17%)Hiatus |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Hiatus 5/1, Belatedly opened his account when narrowly outpointing Confederation at Kempton (6f) in January. Perhaps a shade fortunate that day (looked booked for second before the eventual runner-up idled close home) but well worth a second look back on turf nonetheless. Still unexposed on turf but overall record stands at 1-15 and others are more persuasive. |
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(1)  (7/1 -27%)Confederation |
7/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Confederation 7/1, Brighton maiden winner for John Butler on final 2-y-o start and posted best effort for present yard when touched off by Hiatus at Kempton (6f) in January. Rather snatched defeat from the jaws of victory by idling once hitting the front that day, and more needed back up 2 lb. Went close at Kempton (6f) in January and has claims if he can pick up where he left off. |
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(7)  (10/1 -54%)Lynwood Lad |
10/1(-54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Lynwood Lad 10/1, Has shown ability in a trio of novice events over 6f/7f at Kempton this year and appeals as the type to make more of an impact now switched to handicap company off a realistic opening mark. Not discounted. Unexposed handicap newcomer and he needs watching in market on this switch to turf. |
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(2)  (12/1 +33%)On The Pulse |
12/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) On The Pulse 12/1, Dual winner at 2 yrs but ended that campaign on a downer and started this one with a heavy defeat at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) last month. Drop back in trip/forecast better ground here should help but she's opposable all the same. Two wins last summer but she's struggled in her last two runs and needs a major revival. |
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(6)  (18/1 -227%)Alpine Girl |
18/1(-227%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Alpine Girl 18/1, Appeared to take a step forward when fourth of 11 in 6f Yarmouth novice in September. Poor effort on nursery debut over the same C&D the following month but she represents a respected, in-form yard and is probably worth another chance. In good hands and still early days but she needs improvement back from 202 days off. |
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1st - 3.5/1 (4) DESTINY'S SPIRIT 2nd - 6.5/1 (7) LYNWOOD LAD 3rd - 4.5/1 (8) TWAYBLADE
CONFEDERATION posted an improved effort when runner-up over this distance of 6f at Kempton in January and he could take some stopping now returned to the turf off only 2lb higher. Destiny's Spirit was a progressive sort last season and she may have needed her seasonal debut when finishing fourth at Nottingham last month. Dominic Ffrench Davis' filly is feared most, ahead of Twayblade, who should appreciate this switch from the all-weather.
The vote goes to DESTINY'S SPIRIT, who progressed nicely during the second half of her 2-y-o campaign and there wasn't a great deal wrong with her reappearance fourth at Nottingham where she was beaten by three in-form, race-fit rivals. Though disappointing in a Yarmouth nursery when last seen, Alpine Girl can be given another chance and she is next on the list ahead of handicap debutant Lynwood Lad.
It might be worth siding with TWAYBLADE, who made all at Yarmouth last month and could resume his progress on this switch back to turf.
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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(1)  (1.1/1 -38%)Revenue |
1.1/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Revenue 1.1/1, Clearly knew his job when making a winning debut at Brighton (5.3f, good), form which was boosted when the runner-up went one better at Ripon recently. Obvious chance under a penalty. Made a bright start when scoring at Brighton and he's a major player again under a penalty. |
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(3)  (1.25/1 +9%)Palmar Bay |
1.25/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Palmar Bay 1.25/1, Foaled April 1. Dam, 7f winner (including at 2 yrs), sister to very smart winner up to 11f Dibayani. Yard no stranger to success with 2-y-o newcomers and it will look significant if the market speaks in favour of this colt. Plenty to like on paper and he's an interesting newcomer for powerful yard. |
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(4)  (10/1 +9%)Tears Of A Clown |
10/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Tears Of A Clown 10/1, Showed ability when fifth of 11 on debut in a C&D novice a fortnight ago but not enough to suggest that she will be winning this. No impact when 125-1 fifth in a C&D novice last month. |
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(2)  (14/1 +44%)Macedonian King |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Macedonian King 14/1, Sent off at just 9/2 for a Beverley novice 19 days ago but looked very green and he was essentially beaten at the halfway point. Will need to leave that well behind if he's to emerge on top here. Didn't live up to market expectations at Beverley and he needs a transformation here. |
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Based on the summary, it is likely that 0.8/1 (1) REVENUE and 1.38/1 (3) PALMAR BAY will do well in the race. As for the top three finishers, it is possible that 0.8/1 (1) REVENUE and 1.38/1 (3) PALMAR BAY could finish 1st and 2nd, while the third place is difficult to predict with the information given.
REVENUE made a fine start to his racing career when winning with something in hand at Brighton recently and he looks to have found a suitable opportunity to back that performance up. Newcomer Palmar Bay is the potential fly in the ointment and any market support should be respected. Clearly better was expected of Macedonian King than his seventh on debut at Beverley last month, but it's too early to be writing off Amy Murphy's colt.
If there's confidence behind newcomer PALMAR BAY in the betting, the hint should be taken. He ticks plenty of the right boxes on paper and represents a leading yard that has made a good start to the season. Revenue beat a next-time-out winner when scoring on his introduction at Bath and is the clear main danger, given that Macedonian King performed well below market expectations on his debut at Beverley and Tears of A Clown needs to take a big step forward.
This can go to REVENUE, who made a bright start at Brighton 16 days ago and sets a clear standard under a penalty for that success.
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)  (2/1 +50%)Circuit Breaker |
2/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Circuit Breaker 2/1, Nathaniel gelding. Dam, 1m-14.5f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 10.4f Arabian Queen out of smart 1m-1½m winner Barshiba. Already been gelded but he makes plenty of appeal on paper and needs a close look. |
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(6)  (3/1 -9%)Orange N Blue |
3/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Orange N Blue 3/1, Promising individual. Fifth of 8 in maiden (28/1) at Newmarket (8f, good to soft) on debut 18 days ago. Up in trip. Should have more to offer. Wasn't beaten far at Newmarket last month and he's in the mix on this step up in trip. |
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(8)  (4/1 -45%)Villazon |
4/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Villazon 4/1, Cracksman colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 11f/1½m winner Strathspey and useful winner up to 1m Romance Story. Wears blinkers and a newcomer of extreme interest given his connections. Has a striking pedigree and he's an interesting newcomer for top yard; wears blinkers. |
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(9)  (7/1 -75%)Mineko |
7/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Mineko 7/1, €210,000 yearling, Wootton Bassett filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 7f-10.5f winner Chance and useful 1m-1¾m winner Haliphon. Likely type on paper. 210,000euros yearling; yard is in good form and market should be useful. |
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(7)  (7.5/1 +70%)St Just In Time |
7.5/1(+70%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) St Just In Time 7.5/1, Time Test gelding. Dam unraced. Dam was well beaten in two bumpers and he's best watched on debut. |
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(4)  (8/1 -7%)Blenheim Prince |
8/1(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Blenheim Prince 8/1, 52,000 gns foal, €30,000 yearling, Churchill colt. Half-brother to ungenuine 7f/1m winner Cashel and 1¼m-1½m winner Sweet Celebration. Newcomer to note. Has a good pedigree and he needs checking in market on debut. |
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(1)  (25/1 +38%)Fravanco |
25/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Fravanco 25/1, Minor promise only in 3 starts, fifth of 10 in maiden at Lingfield (10f, AW, 33/1) on Flat debut 66 days ago, though was denied a clear run. Well held in two bumpers and a 1m2f AW maiden; remains best watched for now. |
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(2)  (66/1 +0%)Its Going Rome |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Its Going Rome 66/1, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. 200/1, fourth of 6 in minor event at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 28 days ago. Down the field in all five runs and he was tailed off at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last time. |
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1st: 2.75/1 (8) VILLAZON, 2nd: 4/1 (9) MINEKO, 3rd: 7.5/1 (4) BLENHEIM PRINCE
Orange N Blue appears to set the standard judged on his midfield finish in the Wood Ditton at Newmarket last month, but he may prove vulnerable to some interesting newcomers. VILLAZON, a half-brother to French Group 2 winner Strathspey, heads the list, and any market support for the son of Cracksman would make him of more interest. Fellow debutants Mineko and Circuit Breaker could also be smart and complete the shortlist.
ORANGE N BLUE displayed ability amidst obvious inexperience when fifth at Newmarket and sure to come on a lot for that, he could be the answer with this trip also in his favour. Newcomers may provide the main threats, with Villazon and Mineko of particular interest before market clues.
There are several interesting contenders in the line-up but the vote goes to the Gosdens' striking newcomer VILLAZON.
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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(6)  (1.2/1 +40%)Nothing To Sea |
1.2/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Nothing To Sea 1.2/1, Sea The Moon gelding who displayed plenty of promise when runner-up in a Sandown novice (7f, heavy) on debut in September. Increase in trip promises to suit and big shout on return with yard very much amongst the winners. Runner-up at Sandown on sole 2yo run and he's a key player upped in trip on his return. |
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(5)  (2/1 +43%)Lunatick |
2/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Lunatick 2/1, Bred to stay well and promise to glean from midfield efforts in pair of AW novice events (both at 1m) late last year. Had wind op ahead of this return to action and he promises to do better still, particularly in handicaps. Has shown promise in two 1m AW events; dangerous upped in trip after wind surgery. |
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(8)  (4.5/1 -50%)We Could Be Heroes |
4.5/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) We Could Be Heroes 4.5/1, Runner-up first 2 starts initially last term, chasing home subsequent Group 2 winner Marbaan at Salisbury (7f) in July. Gelded, not far off that level when fifth in 9-runner AW novice (8.6f) on final start in October and good chance he can do better this term now upped in trip. Sets standard on his best 2yo form and he's respected upped in trip after another break. |
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(7)  (14/1 +13%)Sir Cilia |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Sir Cilia 14/1, 40,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega gelding. Brother to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Moon de Vega. Dam, French 11f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 10.5f Celimene. Betting should unearth some clues on debut. Has good pedigree and yard is 3-6 in maidens this year; needs watching in market on debut. |
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(2)  (14/1 -180%)Peace Man |
14/1(-180%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Peace Man 14/1, From a good family (has more of a sprinting pedigree) and shaped well amidst greenness when fourth on belated debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March. Underfoot conditions may not have been ideal when filling same spot at Redcar (10f, heavy) since and likely he can do better. Promising fourth at Wolverhampton but he failed to build on that over 1m2f at Redcar. |
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(9)  (25/1 +24%)Flowers |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Flowers 25/1, Frankel filly who proved easy to back and showed only greenness when last of 5 in a Kempton novice (11f) on debut in March. In excellent hands though and this should at least reveal more. Made a low-key start at Kempton in March and she looks the stable second-string. |
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(1)  (66/1 +18%)Merrijig |
66/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Merrijig 66/1, Schiaparelli gelding. Fair form when making the frame on first 3 starts in bumpers last year. Not at best when midfield in 10-runner contest at Market Rasen (16.5f) in December and he's probably best watched making his debut in this sphere. Yard 0-9 in maidens in recent years and he's best watched on debut. |
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(3)  (200/1 -60%)Mini Mildred |
200/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Mini Mildred 200/1, Merely hinted at ability when midfield in a Taunton bumper on debut in March and she was beaten a long way out making her debut in this sphere at Bath (1m) 17 days ago. One for handicaps/over longer trips further down the line. Big prices and she's been well held in a bumper and a 1m novice (good to soft) this spring. |
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1st: 1.88/1 (6) NOTHING TO SEA, 2nd: 3/1 (8) WE COULD BE HEROES, 3rd: 3.5/1 (5) LUNATICK
We Could Be Heroes sets the standard for others to aim at having placed behind the likes of Victory Dance and Marbaan on his first couple of starts. However, NOTHING TO SEA just shades the vote, as he shaped really well in second on his first start at Sandown over 7f in a race that has thrown out four subsequent winners since. With the step up in trip a possible source of improvement, he could prove tough to beat. Lunatick is also respected with Oisin Murphy booked.
NOTHING TO SEA shaped with plenty of promise when runner-up on debut in a Sandown novice (7f) on debut back in September and, with progress anticipated stepping up in trip, he earns the vote to come out on top for his in-form yard. We Could Be Heroes is feared most, with Peace Man and newcomer Baltic others worth a second look.
The vote goes to Ralph Beckett's Sandown runner-up NOTHING TO SEA, who has plenty of scope for progress upped in trip on his return.
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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(3)  (1.75/1 -17%)Bucephalus |
1.75/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Bucephalus 1.75/1, Looked on good terms with himself when making a winning debut for this yard back from over a year off in a 1¼m Doncaster handicap last month. Raced on the unfavoured part of the track at Newmarket next time and is well worth another chance. 1m2f winner on his penultimate run and he's respected back up in trip and down in grade. |
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(4)  (1.88/1 +44%)Splendent |
1.88/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Splendent 1.88/1, Lightly raced for his age and ran to form when sixth at Haydock on reappearance 9 days ago. Has course form and should be able to make his presence felt if the race doesn't come too soon. Lightly raced 4yo who is on a dangerous mark and has possibilities at this new trip. |
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(2)  (4/1 -14%)Noble Masquerade |
4/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Noble Masquerade 4/1, C&D winner last season. More miss than hit subsequently but starts the new campaign on a handy mark and is worthy of respect. Won this race off 2lb higher on his seasonal return last year; needs close look in market. |
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(5)  (4.5/1 -29%)Downsman |
4.5/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Downsman 4.5/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (17.8f, soft, 16/1) 24 days ago, racing lazily. Fair on the Flat, but still needs to get back on track. On reduced mark back on the Flat and he needs watching in market; new headgear. |
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(1)  (66/1 +18%)Hy Brasil |
66/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Hy Brasil 66/1, Debut winner in Ireland and showed useful form while coming up short in listed races subsequently. Hasn't been seen for over 2 years and has left Joseph O'Brien, so market should be informative on belated return. Very lightly raced 6yo but he has something to prove after a massive absence; had wind op. |
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It is difficult to predict without more information, but based on the summary, 1.5/1 (3) BUCEPHALUS seems to have the best chance of finishing in the top three, with 3.33/1 (4) SPLENDENT and 3.5/1 (5) DOWNSMAN as potential contenders. Therefore, the predicted order of finish is: 1. 1.5/1 (3) BUCEPHALUS, 2. 3.33/1 (4) SPLENDENT, 3. 3.5/1 (5) DOWNSMAN.
BUCEPHALUS scored on his penultimate start over 1m2f at Doncaster and now steps back up from a mile on his most recent effort for the Neil Mulholland stable. The six-year-old hit the line well over that trip and he is unexposed at this distance, which could give him a leading chance. Another to consider is Splendent, who was a respectable sixth in this class last time, when sporting a first-time tongue tie, and was dropped 1lb in the weights for that effort. Downsman is of interest in a first-time visor.
BUCEPHALUS made an impressive start for his new stable when scoring at Doncaster and his next effort is easily excused, so he's worth siding with ahead of Splendent, who wasn't disgraced at Haydock recently. Downsman is the pick of the remaining trio.
6yo BUCEPHALUS goes back up in trip and down in grade and is a big player if he can recapture the form of his Doncaster win last month.
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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(4)  (2.5/1 +9%)Bang On The Bell |
2.5/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Bang On The Bell 2.5/1, Chasing a hat-trick after victories at Wolverhampton (5.1f) and Yarmouth (5.2f) last month. Only 2 lb higher now and proven on slow ground so ticks plenty of boxes. Hat-trick seeker who battled well to win on soft at Yarmouth last time; big player again. |
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(2)  (2.5/1 +29%)Rich Rhythm |
2.5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Rich Rhythm 2.5/1, Off the mark at third attempt over C&D in August and acquitted himself well in handicap company thereafter. Still lightly raced and looks feasibly treated on return. C&D winner who is still unexposed and he's respected back in trip on his return. |
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(5)  (4.5/1 +44%)Concierge |
4.5/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Concierge 4.5/1, Not scored since 2021 and recent efforts have been disappointing. Returns to minimum trip now and continues to slide down weights but plenty to prove currently. Losing run is up to 20 and he has a bit to prove on this drop back to 5f. |
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(3)  (7/1 -100%)Secret Handsheikh |
7/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Secret Handsheikh 7/1, Returned to form, in first-time tongue strap, when taking 6-runner handicap at Brighton (5.3f, good, 9/4) 16 days ago. Likely to face slower conditions here but respected nonetheless. Recorded his seventh win when scoring at Brighton last month; key player again up 4lb. |
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(7)  (10/1 +38%)Mary Of Modena |
10/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Mary Of Modena 10/1, Three-time winner (at up to 6f) last year and posted encouraging third on return at Lingfield in March. Not in same form at Bath latest but can't be ruled out. Triple turf winner but she was well below form at Bath last month and others are preferred. |
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(6)  (10/1 -11%)My Genghis |
10/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) My Genghis 10/1, Off the mark in 4-runner handicap at Wolverhampton in January and not disgraced when third of 15 in handicap at Bath (5f, soft) 7 days ago. Others more appealing, though. Back from a break with a fair third at Bath and has claims if he can build on that. |
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(1)  (25/1 +24%)Glamorous Express |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Glamorous Express 25/1, Well beaten both times he has faced testing conditions, latest on return over C&D 14 days ago. Hard to recommend. Drops back in grade off a reduced mark but he needs to turn things around. |
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1st place: 2.75/1 (4) BANG ON THE BELL 2nd place: 3.5/1 (2) RICH RHYTHM 3rd place: 3.5/1 (3) SECRET HANDSHEIKH
BANG ON THE BELL brought the double up on his latest outing when just prevailing by a short head at Yarmouth last month, and the four-year-old is only 2lb higher for that effort. With lots in his favour once more and the booking of Oisin Murphy a huge positive, he could prove difficult to beat. The main threat looks to be last-time-out winner Secret Handsheikh, who has been raised 4lb in the weights, which makes life tougher but he is still capable of going close, along with Rich Rhythm.
Preference is for RICH RHYTHM, who is still low mileage and begins the season off a handy mark. The in-form Bang on The Bell is feared most, whilst Gherkin can also make his presence felt.
Several have possibilities but the hat-trick seeking BANG ON THE BELL gets the vote ahead of Secret Handsheikh and Rich Rhythm.
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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(2)  (0.91/1 +55%)Dubai Souq |
0.91/1(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Dubai Souq 0.91/1, Won at Redcar in November 2021. Not at his very best in 3 outings in the first half of 2022 but his stable perseveres and Oisin Murphy is in the saddle for this reappearance. No joy in light campaign last season and has something to prove after 317 days off. |
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(1)  (2/1 +11%)Tamarama |
2/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Tamarama 2/1, Ended her time with Charlie Hills with a Chelmsford win last October and the form has been boosted. Unexposed at this trip and could have more to offer for new trainer Ralph Beckett. Progressive filly who changed hands for 115,000gns in November; big player for new yard. |
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(4)  (12/1 -71%)Grey Fox |
12/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Grey Fox 12/1, Four course wins, including over this trip. Has had wind surgery ahead of reappearance. Won first time up in 2021 so clearly capable when fresh. Has to enter calculations. Multiple course winner but he's ideally suited by fast ground and others are preferred. |
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(3)  (12/1 -71%)Dal Mallart |
12/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Dal Mallart 12/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Creditable 3 lengths fifth of 8 on Chelmsford reappearance 25 days ago but it underlines she needs a bit more from her mark. Three turf wins; only 1lb higher than for last success; dangerous back in this sphere. |
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(7)  (20/1 -67%)Monteria |
20/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Monteria 20/1, Fair maiden. Shaped is if needing last month's reappearance run at Chelmsford, fading in the closing stages. Tongue strap refitted. Could go well. Six-race maiden with a mixed record and he comes with risks attached back up in trip. |
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(8)  (20/1 +0%)Night Eagle |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Night Eagle 20/1, Successful at Lingfield (AW) and Epsom last June. Ended 2022 with a disappointing effort at Brighton but he returns to action with his yard in form. Has had wind surgery. Five-time winner but he doesn't have a great record when fresh and others are preferred. |
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(6)  (33/1 -267%)Sophosc |
33/1(-267%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Sophosc 33/1, Scored twice on the Flat last year and added to his tally with 2 hurdle wins in the autumn. Contender if fully primed after 6 months off. Prolific winner under both codes but the ground is a concern on this return to the Flat. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Based on the summary, 2.25/1 (1) TAMARAMA seems to be the strongest contender with a progressive record, recent win, and potential for more under a new trainer. 7/1 (4) GREY FOX and 20/1 (8) NIGHT EAGLE may also be in the running, but 2.25/1 (1) TAMARAMA appears to have the strongest potential. Therefore, the predicted finish would be: 1st - 2.25/1 (1) TAMARAMA 2nd - 7/1 (4) GREY FOX 3rd - 20/1 (8) NIGHT EAGLE
TAMARAMA improved for the step up to 1m2f when ending last season with a victory at Chelmsford in October. The daughter of Muhaarar could have more to offer, especially given the fact she was sold for 115,000gns subsequently and now makes her debut for Ralph Beckett. Dal Mallart is likely to progress from her first run of the season at Chelmsford, while Sophosc is of interest back on the level.
It's worth chancing the fitness of TAMARAMA as the form of her Chelmsford win last autumn looks strong given the second, third and fourth all won next time. She's unexposed at this trip and can make a successful start for the Ralph Beckett yard. Grey Fox's very good course record makes him a possible threat, while Sophosc has a good strike rate since this time last year and also merits respect.
Top of the list is TAMARAMA, who changed hands for 115,000gns in November and is open to more progress for her new yard this season.
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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(4)  (2.25/1 +63%)Optik |
2.25/1(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Optik 2.25/1, Little impact in a trio of starts late last year, thirteenth of 14 at Kempton (1m) when last seen in December. Has been gelded since, so no surprise if he were to show more now making his handicap debut in first-time blinkers. Goes handicapping in blinkers and he looks a possible improver on this switch to turf. |
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(5)  (2.5/1 -100%)Racing Demon |
2.5/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Racing Demon 2.5/1, Has been going the right way in handicaps this year, bumping into the improving Sparks Fly (winner again since) when second at this C&D (heavy, 5/1) 14 days ago. Looks ready to open his account. 0-10 but was a clear second in a C&D handicap (heavy) two weeks ago; key player. |
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(2)  (2.5/1 +44%)Stintino Sunset |
2.5/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Stintino Sunset 2.5/1, Started the year in decent nick, making the frame when fourth of 8 at Kempton (1m) in February. Had excuses next time, but below form in reapplied cheekpieces at Lingfield on her final outing later that month. Could get back on track after a break. 0-10 but she's well treated on her best form and is unexposed on turf; in the mix. |
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(6)  (7/1 -27%)Deep Spirit |
7/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Deep Spirit 7/1, In the frame twice in handicaps at Lingfield (both at 1m) this year, third of 7 on the latest occasion in March. Respectable effort when sixth of 10 at Southwell last time and can give her running again. Eight-race maiden who has bit to prove again back on turf for first time since her debut. |
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(3)  (12/1 +25%)Astronomica |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Astronomica 12/1, Having shown little in her 3 qualifying runs, failed to improve on her nursery debut when last of 11 at Kempton (1m) in November. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Still early days but she needs a transformation back on turf on her return. |
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(1)  (33/1 -136%)Dream Frontier |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Dream Frontier 33/1, Ran to only a modest level at 2 yrs and fared no better on first run since leaving Ed Dunlop when ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 21 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Well held in all six starts and he has a lot to prove on this step up to 1m. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Based on the summary, 1.25/1 (5) RACING DEMON seems to be the strongest contender as he has been improving in handicaps and was a clear second in a C&D handicap just two weeks ago. 4.5/1 (2) STINTINO SUNSET could also be in the mix as she is well treated on her best form and is unexposed on turf. For third place, 6/1 (6) DEEP SPIRIT could be a respectable choice as she has been in the frame twice in handicaps at Lingfield this year and gave a decent effort at Southwell last time.
Racing Demon has been knocking on the door on his last couple of starts and the gelding is likely to enter calculations once again, despite a 2lb rise for those efforts. The vote, though, goes to OPTIK, who hasn't shown much in three runs to date, but the application of first-time blinkers and being gelded are likely to bring about considerable improvement on his handicap debut. Stintino Sunset's last effort on turf saw her finish second at Leicester and she isn't one to discount.
RACING DEMON arrives in good form having finished runner-up on his last 2 starts, bumping into an improving rival over C&D last time, and he can build on those efforts to go one better this time around. Deep Spirit has been running respectably and could be the one to give the selection most to think about, ahead of Stintino Sunset.
Preference is for RACING DEMON (nap) who has finished runner-up in his last two starts including a clear second over C&D two weeks ago.
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