There were 43 Races on Friday 27th December 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Limerick, 7 races at Chepstow, 6 races at Kempton, 9 races at Wolverhampton, 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 (1)  (15/8 +25%)Havana Sky |
15/8(+25%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Havana Sky 15/8, Five wins from 11 runs this year, completing 4-timer when landing 7-runner handicap at this C&D (13/2) 6 days ago. Carries penalty but can make a bold bid to extend his winning sequence. Thriving at present; widest stall/penalty to deal with in bid for a five-timer; big chance. |
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2nd (7)  (10/3 -11%)Southbank |
10/3(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Southbank 10/3, Four wins from 16 runs this year, including at this C&D. Bounced back to best when winning 13-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 7/2) 8 days ago, scoring with a good deal in hand. Respected under a penalty. Easy win at Chelmsford last week (6f); strong claims despite his 6lb penalty; C&D winner. |
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3rd (6)  (6/1 +50%)Shamardia |
6/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Shamardia 6/1, Successful at Lingfield and over C&D in September. Raced freely back up in trip when sixth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 22/1) 37 days ago, so she could fare better returned to this shorter distance. Two wins in September, including C&D; should run her race back sprinting. |
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4th (4)  (22/1 -120%)Collusion |
22/1(-120%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Collusion 22/1, Improved when second at Yarmouth (6f) on handicap debut, but not in same form when sixth of 9 at Nottingham (5f, soft, 7/2) 58 days ago (gelded since). Back up in trip on first run for yard after leaving James Tate. New yard should find races for him but makes his stable debut in a fair race for the grade. |
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5th (9)  (12/1 +0%)State Of Madness |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) State Of Madness 12/1, Remains a maiden but ran well when third of 9 in handicap at this course (5.1f, 11/4) 18 days ago, slowly away and bumped start. On a workable mark if building on latest performance back up in trip. Nine-race maiden but he's been threatening something bigger of late; tricky draw. |
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6th (11)  (6/1 +25%)Apache Star |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Apache Star 6/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023, but returned to form when second of 9 in handicap at Bath (5f, soft, 5/1) 57 days ago. Task is now to build on that effort back up in trip. C&D winner; good second at Bath when last seen eight weeks ago; good apprentice booked. |
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7th (12)  (10/1 -25%)Outer Edge |
10/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Outer Edge 10/1, Winner at Chepstow in August and, after 11 weeks off, left behind a lesser effort when second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 46 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Can make his presence felt. Recorded a personal best when 2nd over C&D last month; up 2lb and needs more progress. |
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8th (5)  (50/1 -150%)Savannah Smiles |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Savannah Smiles 50/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 21 runs this year. Latest win at Chepstow in September but below form since, seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D (33/1) 39 days ago. Others preferred. Four wins this year, including C&D; traffic issues here last time; others look stronger. |
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9th (8)  (20/1 -43%)Lion Ring |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Lion Ring 20/1, Made it 4 wins from 5 starts when scoring at Chelmsford City in October. Shaped as if back in form when fourth of 10 in handicap at this course (5.1f, 11/1) 13 days ago, facing competition for the lead. Not ruled out. Four AW wins this autumn; not beaten far here last time but others are more appealing here. |
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10th (3)  (20/1 -25%)El Hibri |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) El Hibri 20/1, Three wins from 15 runs this year, with latest success at Chelmsford City in May. However, form has gone the wrong way since, eighth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 14/1) 17 days ago. Recent AW efforts need bettering but on a dangerous mark and he's the type to revive soon. |
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11th (2)  (18/1 -29%)It's Showtime |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) It's Showtime 18/1, Sole success at Lingfield in May. After just 6 days off, below form when eighth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to soft, 25/1) 56 days ago. Needs to get back on track returned to this longer distance. Infrequent winner; two AW runs this autumn need bettering if she's to feature. |
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12th (10)  (200/1 -506%)Himawari |
200/1(-506%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Himawari 200/1, Has finished well held both starts since leaving Marco Botti, in first-time cheekpieces when last of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good, 40/1) in August. Has enough to prove to prove after 4 months off. Well beaten in two turf runs for her new yard; back from a break with headgear left off. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Having won his last four races with more in hand than the winning margins may have suggested, HAVANA SKY has gone from strength to strength since reverting to the all-weather and a fifth consecutive success could be within his reach, despite him being 18lb above his mark when the winning run started last month. Fellow last-time-out winner Southbank commands respect under a 6lb penalty, while Apache Star lurks on a dangerous rating and cannot be ruled out on these terms.
HAVANA SKY has thrived since the headgear has been removed, making it 4 wins in a row when scoring over C&D last week, and he is taken to add to his tally in his current form. Southbank also carries a penalty and isn't taken lightly after his easy success at Chelmsford 8 days ago, with Outer Edge completing the shortlist.
The thriving Havana Sky isn't opposed lightly despite stall 12 but SOUTHBANK won easily last week and he can follow up.
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)  (6/5 +64%)Enacting |
6/5(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Enacting 6/5, Sioux Nation colt who proved much sharper second time up when fourth of 10 in novice (8/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 44 days ago, running on. In good hands and feasible to think he can do better again. Shortlisted. Badly needed debut experience; good fourth at Lingfield next time; high on the list. |
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2nd (11)  (3/1 -20%)Purple Rainbow |
3/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Purple Rainbow 3/1, Foaled February 14. Night of Thunder filly. Half-sister to smart 1½m-13.3f winner Perfect Alibi. Dam, 1½m-1¾m winner, half-sister to smart 1¼m-1½m winner Bold Sniper. Noteworthy newcomer. Has useful middle-distance pedigree; no surprise if she's up to making a successful debut. |
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3rd (3)  (3/1 -33%)Cluster One |
3/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Cluster One 3/1, Foaled February 14. €80,000 yearling, Sioux Nation colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 8.3f Almarin and winner up to 1m Scatterling. Noteworthy newcomer from leading yard for all his draw could have been kinder. Wears tongue strap. 80,000euros yearling; tongue-tied for debut; represents top yard; well worth market check. |
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4th (9)  (50/1 -150%)Yellow Card |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Yellow Card 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, sixth of 8 in novice at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago, pulling hard and never on terms. No real encouragement in two AW runs, 200-1 when sixth of eight at Southwell on latest. |
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5th (5)  (22/1 -83%)Mckenna |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Mckenna 22/1, Kodi Bear gelding. Half-brother to 12.4f winner Yakhabar. Definite promise when fifth on debut in a Lingfield maiden (1m) at the start of the month and whilst he failed to build on that at Kempton 16 days ago, he appeals as the type to make his mark when handicapping. Just modest form at Lingfield and Kempton; may be of more interest when tackling handicaps. |
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6th (10)  (22/1 -38%)Love You More |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Love You More 22/1, Foaled May 4. Bated Breath filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¼m), half-sister to Ascot Gold Cup/Prix Royal-Oak winner Subjectivist. By Bated Breath; dam maiden half-sister to two high-class performers over 1m4f+. |
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7th (7)  (16/1 +36%)Triple Double A |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Triple Double A 16/1, Mohaather colt who failed to improve from debut when last of 10 in novice at Newcastle (8f) 24 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Little encouragement thus far; needs first-time tongue-tie to have a transformative effect. |
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8th (6)  (40/1 -60%)Ta Craic Ann |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Ta Craic Ann 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. 250/1, showed more than first time up when sixth of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (1m, AW) 24 days ago. Another who will be better suited to handicaps in due course. Huge odds in two maidens, some improvement when sixth at Lingfield; needs more progress. |
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9th (8)  (22/1 -38%)Ventura Dream |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Ventura Dream 22/1, Twice-raced maiden. Went backwards from debut when sixth of 8 in novice at Southwell (7.1f, 18/1) 17 days ago, hampered 4f out and never a threat. Low-grade handicaps will be more his thing. Didn't build on debut run when only sixth at Southwell but he's not discounted here. |
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10th (12)  (100/1 -300%)Sandinyourshoes |
100/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Sandinyourshoes 100/1, Foaled February 20. 38,000 gns yearling, Footstepsinthesand filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 1¼m Real Gain and useful winner up to 7.5f Real Force. Dam unraced. 38,000gns yearling; stable 0-31 with juveniles in the last five seasons. |
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11th (2)  (150/1 -200%)Arctic Mission |
150/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Arctic Mission 150/1, 10,000 gns 2-y-o, El Kabeir gelding. 66/1, went with little promise when tenth of 12 in maiden at this C&D on debut 11 days ago. No immediate promise when tenth of 12 over C&D (66-1) 11 days ago; improvement required. |
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12th (1)  (80/1 -300%)Ancient State |
80/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ancient State 80/1, Foaled March 19. Dandy Man colt. Half-brother to winner abroad Briery Boy. Dam 7f winner. Dandy Man half-brother to a winner in Serbia; stable is 1-39 with 2yos since 2020. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
CLUSTER ONE, who cost 80,000 euro as a yearling and is a half-brother to four winners on a variety of surfaces, runs for a yard with an impeccable record in juvenile races this year and could be well placed to make a winning debut. Enacting has hinted at ability and, having shown some improvement from his Kempton debut when upped to 1m at Lingfield, James Fashawe's colt rates the pick of those with experience. Ancient State is another interesting newcomer to consider.
ENACTING proved much sharper with his debut effort under his belt when fourth in a Lingfield novice (1m) 44 days ago and with further progress possible, he gets the nod to come out on top. Purple Rainbow and Cluster One are a couple of appealing newcomers from leading yards and may emerge as the chief threats.
Purple Rainbow and Cluster One are interesting newcomers but ENACTING is taken to continue his progress and get off the mark.
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 (1)  (3/1 -50%)Best Rate |
3/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Best Rate 3/1, Promising type. 16/1, shaped well again when fifth of 12 in novice at Lingfield 44 days ago, never nearer. That had the look of a decent event and he's open to further progress. Leading claims despite widest draw. Clear promise in AW contests over 7f/1m, latest at Lingfield; major player on form. |
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2nd (9)  (13/8 +84%)Tawasol |
13/8(+84%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Tawasol 13/8, Sales price shot up to 240,000 gns as a yearling, Havana Grey colt. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to smart 6f winner Tabdeed from family of Derby runner-up Walk In The Park. Well backed but very green when eleventh of 13 in novice at Windsor (6f, soft, 9/2, tongue tied) on debut 125 days ago. In good hands and should step up on his Windsor effort; had wind surgery since that run. |
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3rd (8)  (7/2 +13%)Stage Winner |
7/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Stage Winner 7/2, Promising individual. 6/1, sixth of 10 in novice at this course (6.1f) on debut 39 days ago, slowly away. Should have more to offer. Showed some promise here last month; form has been boosted; likely to improve; respected. |
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4th (2)  (13/2 -160%)City Of God |
13/2(-160%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) City Of God 13/2, Foaled February 12. 135,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner in Qatar Moyet. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¾m), half-sister to 1000 Guineas/ Irish Oaks winner Blue Bunting. Looks the pick of the newcomers on paper. 135,000gns yearling; by Kodiac; major stable; the pick of the newcomers. |
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5th (4)  (16/1 +36%)Leadenhall Street |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Leadenhall Street 16/1, Once-raced maiden. 28/1, last of 12 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut. Off 140 days/gelded. Hooded for 1st time. Trailed home last of 12 at Newmarket in August; gelded since and now wears hood. |
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6th (12)  (18/1 -50%)Rogue Dynasty |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Rogue Dynasty 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 8 in novice at Southwell (7.1f, 8/1) 17 days ago. Probably has races in her. Made the frame at Southwell the last twice but likely needs some improvement to win. |
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7th (7)  (80/1 -264%)Prodigal Son |
80/1(-264%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Prodigal Son 80/1, Foaled May 15. Saxon Warrior gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 2m winner Cloud Thunder and 6f-7f winner Island Cloud. Dam winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner). Related to many winners for his yard but all were unplaced on debut. |
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8th (10)  (33/1 -50%)Thurso |
33/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Thurso 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in novice (16/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 17 days ago, not ideally placed. Looks the type who'll be more interesting in handicaps shortly. |
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9th (6)  (66/1 -200%)My Friend Charles |
66/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) My Friend Charles 66/1, Foaled March 16. 20,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel gelding. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart 1m winner Glaswegian out of useful 6f winner (stayed 1m) Starfan. 20,000gns yearling; by Dark Angel; yard is not a huge source of debut scorers. |
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10th (5)  (20/1 +0%)March To The Band |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) March To The Band 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. 17/2, fourth of 7 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) 16 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John S. O'Donoghue. Ex-Irish gelding who has a modest RPR but could take another step forward. |
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11th (11)  (100/1 -100%)Little Bittern |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Little Bittern 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. 125/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at this C&D 11 days ago. Likely to find better opportunities in handicaps soon. |
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12th (3)  (40/1 -186%)Jazzit |
40/1(-186%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Jazzit 40/1, Foaled April 23. Harry Angel gelding. Brother to winner up to 8.6f Jazzy Angel. Dam French 9.5f winner. Brother to an AW handicap winner for his connections; looks one for later on. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
CITY OF GOD, who cost 135,000gns as a yearling, is yet another notable two-year-old form the Karl Burke yard to take seriously on his racecourse bow. A half-brother to a 7f juvenile winner, the son of Kodiac ticks the right boxes on paper and could be worth chancing in a race where those with experience don't appear to be anything out of the ordinary. Best Rate could be the pick of those, although March To The Band and Stage Winner are potential improvers to consider.
BEST RATE has been shaping up nicely and can open his account if not stymied by a wide draw. Stage Winner should have more to offer, while Rogue Dynasty can probably find a race.
The vote goes to STAGE WINNER, whose debut effort has substance. Interesting newcomer City Of God is second choice.
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 (7)  (10/11 +55%)Merchant |
10/11(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Merchant 10/11, 3/1, much improved from debut when second of 10 in novice at Newcastle (8f) 24 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Well bred and will go on improving. Leading claims with experience on his side. Both runs have been promising; still looked green for latest Newcastle 2nd; strong claims. |
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2nd (6)  (4/1 -220%)Mallorca |
4/1(-220%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mallorca 4/1, Foaled April 26. Lope De Vega colt. Half-brother to several winners, including high-class 7f/1m winner Too Darn Hot, 1¼m-1½m winner Lah Ti Dar and winner up to 10.4f So Mi Dar. Dam 1¼m-12.5f winner. Stacks to like. Top-class pedigree; yard have sent out several exciting winning newcomers in recent weeks. |
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3rd (10)  (40/1 -150%)Wanderlust |
40/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Wanderlust 40/1, Foaled April 17. Soldier Hollow gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to winner up to 11f Cima Fire and 1m/9f winner Dame de Coeur (both useful). Respected on debut (hooded). Unraced dam from a good Italian family; hooded for debut; yard going well; check betting. |
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4th (3)  (10/1 -43%)Joseph |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Joseph 10/1, 3/1, couldn't quite match his debut effort when fourth of 9 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) 17 days ago. Up in trip. Promising second on debut; slow pace didn't suit last time; should appreciate the new trip. |
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5th (4)  (50/1 -52%)Kokanee |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Kokanee 50/1, Ran to a similar level as on debut when fifth of 8 in novice (50/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 13 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Looks one for low-grade handicaps after this. Two runs this winter haven't been without hope but others are stronger for win purposes. |
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6th (5)  (15/2 +77%)Komodo Island |
15/2(+77%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Komodo Island 15/2, 22/1, held back by inexperience when eighth of 13 in novice at Kempton (8f) on debut 23 days ago. Has a couple of Group 1 winners in recent family tree and should leave that form behind in due course. Top-class pedigree; green when midfield on recent Kempton debut; can do much better. |
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7th (2)  (80/1 -142%)Island Hero |
80/1(-142%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Island Hero 80/1, Foaled March 25. €25,000 foal, Sottsass colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 8.3f winner Clemmie C and 1½m winner Kesia. Dam, useful French 1m-9.5f winner, closely related to 13f-15f winner Destruct. 25,000euros half-brother to six winners out of a useful winning mare; others preferred. |
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8th (1)  (14/1 +0%)Hachiman |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Hachiman 14/1, Foaled January 25. 100,000 gns yearling, Frankel gelding. Dam, 5f winner, closely related to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Chessman. Yard also saddles another newcomer in Pebble Island. 100,000gns yearling; dam a 5f AW winner (RPR 99); one of two newcomers for connections. |
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9th (8)  (6/1 +20%)Pebble Island |
6/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Pebble Island 6/1, Foaled April 20. 200,000 gns yearling, Cracksman colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1½m Bold Act and 2-y-o 7f winner Wakening. Dam 1m winner. Yard also saddles another newcomer in Hachiman. 200,000gns yearling; lots to like on pedigree and he needs a close market check. |
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10th (9)  (250/1 -150%)Spuddling |
250/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Spuddling 250/1, Little show in minor event/maidens. Best watched. Modest form in two completed starts; minor handicaps will prove more suitable after this.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
JOSEPH has shown promise on both previous starts and the son of Earthlight could be hard to beat in a race of this nature. Merchant hit the crossbar over a mile at Newcastle last time and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Mallorca is a son of Dar Re Mi and the well-bred newcomer should not be underestimated.
MERCHANT left his debut form well behind when finishing runner-up at Newcastle earlier this month and, with further improvement in the pipeline, William Haggas' colt gets the nod to make it third time lucky. There are a few well-bred newcomers in opposition however, with Mallorca, Pebble Island and Hachiman looking the pick of those before the benefit of market clues.
Joseph should appreciate the longer trip but MERCHANT looked a surefire future winner when second at Newcastle 24 days ago.
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 (7)  (40/1 -60%)Banderas |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Banderas 40/1, First run since leaving Michael Bell when last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f slowly away) and below-par again when 66/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 18 days ago. Regressive for Michael Bell this year; has run poorly in two starts for his current yard. |
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2nd (9)  (18/1 -125%)Green Team |
18/1(-125%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Green Team 18/1, Below par over longer trip here in October but had made the frame in five of six most recent starts, latest when second of 5 in handicap at this C&D 42 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and warrants respect. This more competitive than the C&D handicap in which he finished second six weeks ago. |
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3rd (3)  (8/1 +27%)Percy Jones |
8/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Percy Jones 8/1, C&D winner who opened his account for the year in 7-runner handicap at this course (16.6f) but wasn't on a going day (jockey said horse never travelling) last month when seventh of 10 over this C&D. Was strong in the betting that day, so clearly better was expected and could bounce back. Said to have never travelled when a beaten-favourite over C&D a month ago; is capable. |
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4th (10)  (10/11 +55%)Currumbin |
10/11(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Currumbin 10/11, Good second of 11 (1½m) at beginning of month and successful on first run after leaving Hilal Kobeissi 8 days ago (Southwell 14.1f) slowly away, travelled smoothly and won easily. That was his trainer's first winner as sole licensee, and this could be win number two. Big player. Won with a deal in hand on his first crack at this trip last Thursday; leading claims. |
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5th (1)  (16/1 -60%)Haaland |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Haaland 16/1, Three wins from 9 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in October. 16/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) before rare below-par effort on final start for Gay Kellaway. First run for new yard on comeback today. Hasn't been seen in a year and will need a career-best effort for his new yard. |
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6th (5)  (18/1 -80%)Mount Olympus |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Mount Olympus 18/1, Temperamental for Eve Johnson Houghton but thrived for a yard switch last term, winning 3 of his 5 starts on the Flat. Minor promise in couple of hurdle outings in the autumn but disappointing on two most recent flat outings following wind surgery. Lost his way either side of a wind op last winter; needs a career-best off this mark. |
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7th (4)  (5/1 +0%)Destinado |
5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Destinado 5/1, Often slowly away. Improved on recent efforts to win handicap at Lingfield in November. Held his form when back up in trip (fourth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f) and again when finishing well from off the pace having dwelt at start at Southwell (12.1f) last week. Course winner can go well. Eight wins this year; latest third in a race not run to suit showed him still competitive. |
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8th (6)  (11/1 -10%)Le Rouge Chinois |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Le Rouge Chinois 11/1, Confirmed return to form when fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) but appeared to have very little in hand from this mark when last of 5 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 14 days ago. Looked to have no excuses from the front in a small field latest; others make more appeal. |
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9th (8)  (8/1 +33%)Bulldog Spirit |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Bulldog Spirit 8/1, Latest win at Haydock (14f) in August. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 9/1) 17 days ago. Each-way possibilities. Been below his best in a couple of starts back on the AW; needs a revival. |
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CURRUMBIN bolted up over 1m6f at Southwell last week and the three-year-old merits the utmost respect as a 6lb penalty may still underestimated him. Green Team was second over C&D when last seen and is likely to be in the mix once again off the same mark. Two Auld Pals edges out Percy Jones and Destinado to be best of the rest.
CURRUMBIN won with authority on stable debut eight days ago and he can follow up under a penalty. Consistent-performer Destinado should be thereabouts along with Two Auld Pals who ran well here on his last Flat outing.
The step up from 1m in a hood has been the making of CURRUMBIN. Prolific winner Destinado rates the main danger.
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)  (5/2 -11%)Michaela's Boy |
5/2(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Michaela's Boy 5/2, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 but he shaped well for his current yard when second of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) 48 days ago. Weighted to go close. Best run for new yard when front-running 2nd at Chelmsford 7 weeks ago; claims with repeat. |
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2nd (4)  (1/1 +43%)Existent |
1/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Existent 1/1, C&D winner. Thirty runs since last win in 2022. 5/4, creditable third of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 22 days ago. Can give a good account. No excuses when 3rd at Chelmsford on this month's return to AW (strong fav); e-w shout. |
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3rd (7)  (50/1 -213%)Strong Power |
50/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Strong Power 50/1, Course winner. 100/1, last of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 18 days ago. Twenty three runs since his last win in 2022. Down in weights; huge prices and no impact in two AW runs this winter; check betting. |
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4th (6)  (5/1 +58%)Bang On The Bell |
5/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Bang On The Bell 5/1, 4-time C&D winner who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 12/1) 22 days ago. Back to a potentially lenient mark. Conditons to suit; edging down weights & latest run a bit better than bare figures; claims. |
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5th (5)  (17/2 +15%)Pure Angel |
17/2(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Pure Angel 17/2, C&D winner in 2022 but lightly raced since and only eighth of 10 on the back of a wind op in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 48 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Unexposed 4yo; C&D winner; sharper for last month's return from long absence; interesting. |
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6th (1)  (11/1 -83%)One Night Stand |
11/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) One Night Stand 11/1, C&D winner, latest win here in November. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago so needs to bounce back. Not at best last time but conditions suit and he's capable off this mark; drawn widest. |
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7th (3)  (12/1 -71%)King Of Stars |
12/1(-71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) King Of Stars 12/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021 but hinted at a revival when fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago. Needs considering. Solid effort from the front over C&D 18 days ago; other pace here but should go well. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
EXISTENT was only beaten a length when third over this trip at Chelmsford on his most recent outing and the son of Kingman tops the shortlist off the same mark here. Michaela's Boy also arrives with very strong form claims following his close second last time, while King Of Stars and Bang On The Bell appear best of the rest.
MICHAELA'S BOY is fancied to build on a promising Chelmsford City second for his current yard and end a losing sequence off a handy-looking mark. King of Stars could emerge as the main danger if, as expected, taking a step forward from his recent C&D fifth. C&D scorers Bang On The Bell and Existent can also have a say in a competitive sprint.
This should be well run and the unexposed PURE ANGEL (nap) is taken to leave her reappearance behind her. Existent is next best.
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 (5)  (8/1 +11%)Moon Over The Sea |
8/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Moon Over The Sea 8/1, C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 12 at this course (9.5f) 18 days ago, left poorly placed. Back up in trip. Enters calculations. Three-time course winner who hasn't had much luck in two starts back from a break; player. |
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2nd (3)  (1/1 +43%)Come On John |
1/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Come On John 1/1, Course winner. Latest win at Southwell (11f) in October. Placed all 3 outings since and should go well again for the excellent James Owen stable. Turned over at short prices three times since his Southwell win; needs to find a bit more. |
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3rd (7)  (10/1 -43%)Letmeseethecolts |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Letmeseethecolts 10/1, 14/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (12.5f) 15 days ago. That was her first outing in 6 months so she may come on for it. Better since upped to this trip; low mileage compared to most of these and one to consider. |
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4th (11)  (12/1 -41%)Rubellite |
12/1(-41%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Rubellite 12/1, Course winner. Bit below form fourth of 11 in handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (1m) 60 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Looks competitive on form. Has only been this far twice (both C&D), when not looking to see it out; stamina the worry. |
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5th (1)  (16/1 +20%)Rose Light |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Rose Light 16/1, One win from 25 starts. 16/1, seventh of 10 over C&D 18 days ago, not ideally placed. Others more persuasive. C&D seventh earlier in the month was nothing exciting; needs to improve a deal on that. |
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6th (2)  (11/1 -57%)Starfighter |
11/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Starfighter 11/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Good third of 10 over C&D 11 days ago. Can give a good account. Usually gives his running round here; is one to consider under 7lb claimer Mason Paetel. |
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7th (6)  (11/1 +8%)Sneaky Blinder |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Sneaky Blinder 11/1, 13/2, fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 36 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Has work to do. Yet to convince on the stamina front over this far and a wide stall won't help. |
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8th (12)  (33/1 -32%)Duchess |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Duchess 33/1, 20/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Kempton 53 days ago. Others arrive with more pressing claims. Break won't have hurt, but she'll need to improve on recent efforts from the outside stall. |
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9th (9)  (14/1 +0%)Where Is The Love |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Where Is The Love 14/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell 55 days ago. First-time visor replaces cheekpieces. C&D fourth in October better than it looked; subsequent Southwell blowout needs forgiving. |
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10th (4)  (66/1 -371%)Desejada |
66/1(-371%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Desejada 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 over C&D (25/1) 63 days ago. Improvement needed and could only consider if backed. Still to show much; would want to see some support this time before considering her. |
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11th (8)  (40/1 -186%)Pittsburg |
40/1(-186%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Pittsburg 40/1, 14/1, below form fifth of 9 in handicap chase at Catterick (2m, good) 10 days ago. Modest on the Flat, respectable fifth over C&D on last Flat outing in October. Big price when behind Rose Light over C&D in the autumn and only holds outside claims. |
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12th (10)  (10/1 +0%)Sassy Glory |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Sassy Glory 10/1, Creditable third of 11 in handicap (12/1) at this course (9.5f) 6 days ago. Back up in trip. Won't mind going back up in trip from a handy stall; no obvious reason she won't go well. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
COME ON JOHN deserves to get his head in front again as he's held his form really well since scoring at Southwell in October. He boasts good form at this track too and gets the nod ahead of Starfighter, an experienced C&D winner who showed a bit more when third here last time. Throw Letmeseethecolts into the mix as well.
COME ON JOHN has held his form really well of late and can provide James Owen with yet another winner. Low-mileage 3-y-o Letmeseethecolts might step forward on her recent comeback run and is second choice ahead of Moon Over The Sea and Starfighter.
Starfighter can go well but LETMESEETHECOLTS made a solid return from a break recently and should have a bit of improvement in her.
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 (10)  (10/1 +0%)Finn Russell |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Finn Russell 10/1, Unreliable type. Course winner. Latest win at Carlisle in August. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 11/2) 44 days ago. Capable off this mark on his fay but can be a hard ride. Won twice here last year and is handily drawn for a potential front-runner; can do better. |
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2nd (2)  (11/4 +39%)Master Of Combat |
11/4(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Master Of Combat 11/4, 4-time course winner. Latest win here in September. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 11/4) 13 days ago. Merits consideration. Four-time course winner; has won over this trip but could argue he's best over shorter. |
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3rd (8)  (9/1 +36%)Visibility |
9/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Visibility 9/1, Tricky customer. 6-time course winner. Seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 22/1) 7 days ago. Can't be completely ruled out. Has to improve on recent runs but the step back up in trip won't hurt in an open handicap. |
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4th (6)  (12/1 +0%)Young Fire |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Young Fire 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at York in September. 22/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago, nearest finish. Needs things to drop right. Now 2lb lower than when winning at York in September and holds each-way claims. |
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5th (1)  (14/1 -65%)Youarenotforgiven |
14/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Youarenotforgiven 14/1, 25/1, bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago, left poorly placed. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not discounted. Can miss the break and will need some luck if dropped in as usual from a wide stall. |
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6th (9)  (7/1 -211%)Palazzo Persico |
7/1(-211%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Palazzo Persico 7/1, Visored for 1st time, career best when winning 12-runner handicap (9/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 22 days ago, keeping on well. Big player if the headgear continues to have a positive effect. Three-time Polytrack winner who hasn't shone in four Tapeta runs; that's the main question. |
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7th (11)  (10/3 +58%)English Spirit |
10/3(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) English Spirit 10/3, 5-time course winner. Latest win here in October. Shaped as if still in form when sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 11/4) 53 days ago. Very much remains of interest. Landed a fifth win here when going in over C&D off 5lb lower in October; player. |
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8th (12)  (18/1 -13%)L'ennemi |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) L'ennemi 18/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 25/1) 57 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others make more appeal. Hard-pulling maiden who's struggled in handicaps for this yard; has it all to prove. |
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9th (4)  (10/1 -11%)Timetobenice |
10/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Timetobenice 10/1, 6/1, last of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 24 days ago. Shaped well on penultimate outing and isn't one to be writing off. Hit traffic when not beaten far over C&D last month; wouldn't be a shock were he to pop up. |
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10th (3)  (25/1 +11%)Bizarre Law |
25/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Bizarre Law 25/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, first run since leaving Andrew Balding when eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago. Uphill task. No signs of a revival when well held for new yard over C&D recently (behind Young Fire). |
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11th (7)  (22/1 -57%)Sense Of Worth |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Sense Of Worth 22/1, 10/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 8 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Fine with this trip when second twice over C&D early in the year; each-way shout. |
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12th (5)  (40/1 -100%)Jacques Cartier |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Jacques Cartier 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1 and hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Simon & Ed Crisford when last of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 22 days ago. Hard to fancy. Ex-Crisford maiden who was picked up for 6,500gns in September; comes right down in trip. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
PALAZZO PERSICO won with a bit in hand over a similar trip at Chelmsford latest and connections have found their gelding another very winnable opening as he bids for a double. He might not need to improve much in order to land the spoils, although C&D winner Master Of Combat could go well back at this venue following his latest Southwell fourth. Keep an eye on Youarenotforgiven too.
ENGLISH SPIRIT scored in good style here in October and was undone by a wide trip last time so, following a short break, he's fancied to resume winning ways at the possible expense of Palazzo Persico, who clicked in a first-time visor recently. Master of Combat is also respected.
Plenty to consider in an open race, headed by TIMETOBENICE, who gets the nod. Finn Russell and English Spirit are feared most.
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 (9)  (5/2 +29%)Forever Proud |
5/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Forever Proud 5/2, Three wins from 17 runs this year, the latest at Chelmsford in December. Good second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 6 days ago and she's likely to be on the premises once again under her penalty. Chelmsford winner and a close 2nd over C&D the last twice; should be involved again. |
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2nd (1)  (7/2 +56%)Al Baahy |
7/2(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Al Baahy 7/2, One win from 33 Flat runs. 9/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 18 days ago. Back up in trip and he's not without an each-way chance. Poor strike-rate but often runs well and this is a slight ease in grade; each-way shout. |
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3rd (2)  (10/3 +39%)Port Noir |
10/3(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Port Noir 10/3, Six-time course winner. 3 wins from 28 runs this year, the latest here in October. Good second of 11 in handicap back here (9.5f, 4/1) 6 days ago, pulling clear of the rest. Solid claims. Two course wins in October and she's held her form well since; set to be bang there again. |
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4th (10)  (11/1 -120%)Rising Force |
11/1(-120%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Rising Force 11/1, Latest win at Chelmsford in December. 7/1, good neck second of 12 to Forever Proud in handicap over a mile at the same course 8 days ago. Encountered traffic problems at a crucial stage on that occasion and he has a good chance of reversing the placing with Forever Proud on these terms. Comes here in top form and he should make another bold bid under suitable conditions. |
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5th (12)  (20/1 -43%)Storm Asset |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Storm Asset 20/1, Course winner. Twenty-one runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, last of 11 in handicap at this C&D 6 days ago. Probably best to look elsewhere. Needs to bounce back from a poor run here last week but that's quite possible. |
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6th (11)  (20/1 -11%)Mr Slicker |
20/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Mr Slicker 20/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 22/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 7 days ago. This veteran will need to find improvement from somewhere if he's to emerge on top. Engaged 5.40 here Thursday. Close fourth at Southwell last week but no excuses over 7f here yesterday. |
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7th (7)  (25/1 -39%)Ashford Hill |
25/1(-39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ashford Hill 25/1, Winner at Lingfield in November. 11/4, below form fourth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 24 days ago. Back up in trip and she's likely to again find a few too good. Shock win at Lingfield last month (7f); less good in her follow up bid 24 days ago. |
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8th (5)  (4/1 +53%)Plumette |
4/1(+53%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Plumette 4/1, Five-time course winner. Twenty-four runs since last win in 2023. 13/8, tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 11 days ago, not clear run. Remains one to be interested in and this step back up in trip will be no bad thing. Met major traffic issues here 11 days ago & still looked in form; more appealing than many. |
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9th (8)  (33/1 -267%)Twistaline |
33/1(-267%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Twistaline 33/1, C&D winner. Good third of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 14/1) 14 days ago, having run of race. That represented a step back in the right direction but it remains to be seen if she'll be be able to build on that. Back in form when a close 3rd at Southwell two weeks ago; C&D winner; capable of a big run. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
FOREVER PROUD won at Chelmsford recently and almost followed up just two days later at this venue. Over the same C&D as that second-placed effort, when beaten less than a length, the James Owen inmate is taken to strike. Port Noir is a model of consistency and won't go down without a fight, while another to be interested in is Plumette.
RISING FORCE looked unlucky when narrowly failing to get to grips with Forever Proud at Chelmsford City recently and, granted better luck-in-running this time, Robert Eddery's charge can resume winning ways. Forever Proud lost little caste in defeat when runner-up at the same course since and should give another good account, while his lightly-raced stablemate Jaamir and Port Noir also merit respect. However, Plumette, who also encountered traffic problems on her latest start, is feared most.
No obvious pace on the cards and FOREVER PROUD is only tentatively preferred to Rising Force and Plumette.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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 | 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 |
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.
Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.
There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.
The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.
In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.
Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.