There were 58 Races on Saturday 25th May 2024 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at York, 7 races at Cartmel, 7 races at Chester, 8 races at Salisbury, 7 races at Goodwood, 7 races at Windsor, 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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(21)  (25/1 -56%)Ray Vonn |
25/1(-56%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Ray Vonn 25/1, Finished last season on a low note but proved at least as good as ever after 6 months off when winning at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) just over 2 weeks ago, leading inside final 1f. Just 3 lb higher and respected with Kevin Stott taking over in the saddle. More ability than his mark but blessed with lots of character; no surprise to see big run. |
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1st (8)  (11/1 -22%)Tiriac |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Tiriac 11/1, Made the frame on several occasions last season and made it third time lucky this time round at Windsor (6f, heavy) 19 days ago. Hard to grumble with a 6 lb rise given the decisive nature of that success and will be a danger to all if able to reproduce that form back on a quicker surface. Impressive on heavy ground latest; good chance if it's soft or worse. |
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2nd (6)  (17/2 +15%)Holkham Bay |
17/2(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Holkham Bay 17/2, In good form on the AW towards the end of last year and bounced back to best with his reappearance under his belt when second of 26 at Ascot (6f, good to firm) 2 weeks ago. Lightly-raced enough to think there could be further progress this season, so he's one to consider. Not fully exposed and latest 2nd of 26 represented improvement; drying ground would help. |
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3rd (17)  (17/2 +47%)Slainte Mhath |
17/2(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Slainte Mhath 17/2, Proving consistent this year, finding just one too strong at Ayr (6f, good) 11 days ago. Winner that day has won again since, so she's fancied to be in the shake-up from the same mark. Conditions will suit and latest Ayr second has been franked; should be in the shake up. |
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4th (7)  (12/1 +0%)Mattice |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Mattice 12/1, Ended his 4-y-o campaign with success at Beverley and went one better than on reappearance when scoring at Ripon (5f, good to firm) just over 2 weeks ago. Has been competitive off marks in the 80s previously, so certainly not out of things back up to 6f. Comes here in top form and a 4lb rise for his Ripon win last time looks fair; shortlisted. |
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5th (10)  (28/1 +15%)Jenever |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Jenever 28/1, Won 4 times last year and has been in good form on the all-weather this year, making the frame for a third start in succession at Newcastle (5f) in March. Step back up to 6f should suit so he's respected back on turf returning from a break. Made good strides from humble beginnings and his AW form this spring is solid; e-w shout. |
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6th (16)  (14/1 +30%)Trilby |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Trilby 14/1, Won in the mud at Catterick and Haydock last month. Run of good form halted back on a quicker surface at Ripon (6f, good to firm) just over 2 weeks ago but could easily get back on track with any rain only enhancing his chance. Two impressive wins on bad ground this year; might not get it soft enough this time. |
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7th (22)  (18/1 +55%)Little Muddy |
18/1(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Little Muddy 18/1, Shaped as if retaining all ability when third at Doncaster on return in March and ran to a similar level when fourth at Catterick (6f, soft) a month later. This is a completely different kettle of fish, however, so easy enough to look elsewhere. Has C&D form and ground won't be a problem; needs to step up on this year's Class 5 runs. |
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8th (4)  (9/1 -80%)Royal Pleasure |
9/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Royal Pleasure 9/1, Disappointing on the whole Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero last year but very much caught the eye - including the attention of the stewards - when a staying-on fourth of 15 at Thirsk (6f, soft) 3 weeks ago, finishing with plenty of running left. One to look out for from the same mark. Huge eyecatcher on stable debut when meeting trouble repeatedly; cheekpieces return. |
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9th (20)  (80/1 -100%)Beelzebub |
80/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Beelzebub 80/1, Made second start for this yard a winning one at Newcastle (7f) in January. Good third over the same C&D next time but form has dipped and took his record to 0-6 on turf at Ascot (6f, good to firm) earlier this month (rider slow to remove blindfold). Slow starter who is 0-6 on turf; down the list in this field. |
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10th (14)  (22/1 +0%)Tolstoy |
22/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Tolstoy 22/1, Unreliable sort who ended long losing run at Brighton last September. Essentially blew his chance at the start on his first outing since leaving Stuart Williams (15,000 gns) when fifth of 6 at Wetherby (5.5f, soft) just under 4 weeks ago and others look much more solid. Bundles of ability but usually blows the start; low-key stable debut last month. |
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11th (2)  (10/3 +58%)Champagne Sarah |
10/3(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Champagne Sarah 10/3, Bagged sprint handicaps at Newbury and Yarmouth last summer, and further success surely awaits this season judged on both efforts this term, again running well without things going her way when third of 26 at Ascot (6f, good to firm) 2 weeks ago. Capable of defying this sort of mark. Fine 3rd of 26 at Ascot two weeks ago; still improving but slow ground an unknown. |
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12th (18)  (22/1 -57%)Rambuso Creek |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Rambuso Creek 22/1, Doubled her tally following a second breathing operation at Leicester (5f) last October and stepped up on reappearance run when third of 11 at Beverley (5f, good to soft) last month, unlucky not to finish a little closer given he met trouble. Promising 3rd at Beverley last month; might prove vulnerable to stronger finishers at 6f. |
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13th (15)  (12/1 +40%)Shalaa Asker |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Shalaa Asker 12/1, All-the-way winner at Pontefract last summer and all 4 efforts this term confirm he's in reasonable nick. Was 5 lb out of the weights here earlier this month and this Class 4 company is much more his paygrade. Much better strike-rate on AW than turf but eased in grade and likely to run well. |
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14th (9)  (13/2 +24%)Gulliver |
13/2(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Gulliver 13/2, 3-time C&D winner who took advantage of his lower mark back on turf when scoring at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 5 weeks ago, leading inside final 100 yds. Not the easiest to win with nowadays, but he remains well treated on the best of last season's form despite a 6 lb rise. Has strong C&D form down the years and won well at Thirsk last month; this is tougher. |
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15th (5)  (25/1 -56%)Strong Johnson |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Strong Johnson 25/1, Had a busy 2023, hitting the target on 3 occasions. Posted a creditable effort after 10 weeks off when third at Newcastle (5f) a couple of months ago and this is his first attempt at 6f since last summer. 3 h'cap wins last year; promising reappearance (5f, AW) 9 weeks ago; capable at this level. |
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16th (1)  (16/1 +0%)Roundhay Park |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Roundhay Park 16/1, Dual C&D winner (including last summer) who returned to form from out of the blue when runner-up at Ripon (6f, good to firm) just over a fortnight ago. Has won at least once in all bar one of his seasons of racing and his turn could be near. Running himself back into form and has ideal conditions; likely to be heavily involved. |
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17th (11)  (33/1 +0%)Mondammej |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Mondammej 33/1, Losing run dates back to 2021 and seems to be getting more quirky with age. Not disgraced when twelfth of 17 at this course (5f, good) 9 days ago but the percentage call is to look elsewhere for win purposes. Down the weights but not easy to predict and others look much safer. |
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18th (3)  (100/1 -52%)Zaman Jemil |
100/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Zaman Jemil 100/1, Useful handicapper at his best last year but has beaten only 3 rivals in as many runs since joining new connections. Can only be watched. Yet to fire for current stable; down in the weights but may prefer quicker ground. |
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19th (19)  (80/1 -471%)Dark Kestrel |
80/1(-471%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Dark Kestrel 80/1, Bounced back to form to record his first win for current yard at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 12 days ago, typically tardy at the start but things opening up well for him in the straight. Back on turf but not one for maximum faith given his problems at the stalls. Got up late to win a 5f AW handicap 12 days ago; more to prove on slow turf. |
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20th (13)  (40/1 -100%)Cliffcake |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Cliffcake 40/1, Doubled his tally for the year at Southwell (6.1f) a couple of months ago, a strong gallop suiting him (has plenty of winning form over further). This much more competitive returned to turf and both wins this year have followed with below-par efforts. Good strike-rate but not sure about stall 20 and this probably a shade too competitive. |
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21st (12)  (22/1 -10%)Remarkable Force |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Remarkable Force 22/1, Won first 2 starts back in May 2022 and came close to adding to that tally when fourth at Wolverhampton in February. However, he's finished well held on both starts for this yard and the cheekpieces now go back on. Career-low mark to work with. Losing run stands at 16 and he's yet to shine for this yard; change of headgear today. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
In a wide-open event, marginal preference is for TIRIAC, who won impressively over 6f at Windsor earlier in the month and a 6lb rise for that success may still underestimate him. Mattice is another recent winner who merits a place on the shortlist, while Holkham Bay and Champagne Sarah are others with strong form claims. Royal Pleasure caught the eye when fourth on his debut for these connections at Thirsk recently and has to be noted.
Another ultra-competitive sprint on the Knavesmire and having caught the eye with his staying-on fourth at Thirsk earlier this month, ROYAL PLEASURE is selected to go a few places better with headgear back on for the first time in a year. Clearly on a very good mark, he can get the better of Champagne Sarah, a filly that has returned in top form with a couple of third-placed efforts. Slainte Mhath, Tiriac and Gulliver are just a handful of others to consider, too.
Shalaa Asker can go well faced with a drop in class but ROUNDHAY PARK's latest effort suggested he was ready to win again.
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)  (5/1 -43%)Arabie |
5/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Arabie 5/1, 92,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man colt. Green in preliminaries but ultimately shaped very well when beaten only by one with previous experience in 7-runner Thirsk maiden (5f, heavy) 7 weeks ago. Entitled to improve but faces a stack of interesting newcomers here. Promising second on 5f Thirsk debut but the form isn't anything out of the ordinary. |
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2nd (6)  (20/1 -67%)Stratusnine |
20/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Stratusnine 20/1, Foaled April 19. €30,000 foal, £40,000 yearling, Far Above colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1m Ayaar and 1¼m winner Dual Identity, both useful. Dam 9f winner. Related to some useful sorts and needs a market check. |
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3rd (13)  (7/2 +22%)Simmering |
7/2(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Simmering 7/2, Foaled February 21. 70,000 gns yearling, Too Darn Hot filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Estate. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner out of smart 5f/6f (including at 2 yrs) winner Rose Blossom. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Makes paper appeal for a yard which has a quite useful 2yo filly to compare her to. |
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4th (11)  (5/1 +0%)Ardeur |
5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Ardeur 5/1, Foaled February 2. Kameko filly. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f/7f winner), half-sister to smart 7f winner Old Flame. One to take seriously on debut. Out of a mare who was Group-placed at 2 and hails from a top yard; plenty to like on paper. |
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5th (7)  (40/1 +39%)Atomic Mass |
40/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Atomic Mass 40/1, Foaled April 15. £27,000 yearling, Havana Gold gelding. Dam maiden (stayed 7f) out of winning sister to top-class winner up to 1¼m Raven's Pass. Stable had a 2yo newcomer run very well at recent Dante meeting; betting informative. |
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6th (12)  (9/1 -157%)Blue Empress |
9/1(-157%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Blue Empress 9/1, Foaled March 20. 72,000 gns yearling, 100,000 gns 2-y-o, Blue Point filly. Half-sister to 9f winner Acromatic and winner up to 7f Northbound. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to smart 1m-1¼m winner Sufranel. Yard took this in 2022 with Breeze-Ups purchase Bradsell. One to note. Interesting newcomer for yard which won this with a good one in 2022. |
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7th (9)  (33/1 -136%)Lesley's Boy |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Lesley's Boy 33/1, Foaled February 2. 22,000 gns foal, 26,000 gns yearling, Kodi Bear colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 5f winner Moulin Booj and 6f/7f winner Flirty Rascal. Dam 7f winner. 1 of 2 for Richard Fahey. One of two newcomers from last year's winning yard. |
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8th (2)  (6/1 +50%)Dark Cloud Rising |
6/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Dark Cloud Rising 6/1, Foaled March 26. £85,000 yearling, Dark Angel colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f winner Albion Square. One to note on debut. From a good stable but not one which is a regular supplier of first-time-out 2yo winners. |
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9th (3)  (40/1 -82%)Epicurian Lad |
40/1(-82%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Epicurian Lad 40/1, Foaled March 30. 38,000 gns foal, €70,000 yearling, Twilight Son colt. Dam winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner). 1 of 2 for top local yard. One of two newcomers from a powerful local yard which won this with a debutant last year. |
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10th (10)  (33/1 -106%)Territorial Knight |
33/1(-106%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Territorial Knight 33/1, Foaled March 6. £25,000 yearling, Territories colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Hellomydarlin from family of high-class 6f/7f winner Muarrab. 1 of 2 for yard. Stablemate of Harry Palmer; the betting should guide. |
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11th (14)  (80/1 +36%)Baylando |
80/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Baylando 80/1, Foaled February 6. 16,000 gns yearling, Land Force colt. Dam 1m-1¼m winner out of very smart 1¼m-1½m winner (stayed 14.6f) Quiff. Yard not known for 2yo success; best watched. |
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12th (4)  (18/1 +36%)Sanbona |
18/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Sanbona 18/1, Foaled March 17. 40,000 gns yearling, Coulsty gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 1m Bungley and 2-y-o 5f winner Cuban Secret. Bred to have a future but might be best watched this time. |
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13th (5)  (22/1 -57%)Shazani |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Shazani 22/1, Foaled April 17. €47,000 yearling, Dark Angel colt. Closely related to French 7.5f winner Fraiche. Dam useful French 2-y-o 5.5f/6.5f winner. Debutant from a leading yard; the betting should help guide to expectations. |
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14th (8)  (20/1 -43%)Harry Palmer |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Harry Palmer 20/1, Foaled March 4. £30,000 yearling, Harry Angel colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m (stayed 1¾m) Scarlet Dragon. 1 of 2 for stable that introduces some good ones here. One of two newcomers from a good stable; the betting should help to separate them. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
ARABIE displayed plenty of promise when a narrow second on his racecourse bow over 5f at Thirsk last month and Karl Burke's colt can put that experience to good use here. Ardeur is arguably the most noteworthy of the newcomers, being the first foal out of a mare who was placed in a Group 2 as a juvenile. That said, Blue Empress and Simmering are also worthy of consideration.
Probably an informative novice, with newcomers BLUE EMPRESS, Simmering and Dark Cloud Rising our three against the field before the all-important betting clues.
A tentative vote goes the way of Ralph Beckett newcomer ARDEUR whose dam was placed in a Group 2 in the July of her 2yo 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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1st (4)  (11/4 +75%)Starlust |
11/4(+75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Starlust 11/4, Useful sort who has already done his fair share of travelling for one of his age. Returned to this country with a lesser showing in Pavilion Stakes at Ascot and mark probably overestimates him. Smart 2yo; promise in Dubai but latest Ascot run slightly disappointing; unexposed at 5f. |
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2nd (9)  (14/1 +0%)Lethal Nymph |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Lethal Nymph 14/1, Shaped as if back in form when 5½ lengths fifth of 16 to Magical Spirit in handicap at Doncaster on penultimate run but struggled in a competitive event here last time and likely up against it again. Dangerous mark but if he's to come good it may be over either 6f or in a lower grade. |
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3rd (13)  (22/1 -83%)Copper Knight |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Copper Knight 22/1, Veteran with an excellent record at this track but was down the field over C&D recently and looks up against it from out of the weights. Loves it here but he looks up against it from out of the weights. |
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4th (7)  (66/1 -136%)Spoof |
66/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Spoof 66/1, Won 4 times last season. Shot back up in the weights as a result and hasn't fired yet this term. Latest run easy to forgive but soft or worse probably a requirement for him at this level. |
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5th (12)  (9/2 +63%)Brooklyn Nine Nine |
9/2(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Brooklyn Nine Nine 9/2, Lightly-raced sort who didn't get much luck in handicaps last season and was spared a hard race when fourth at Thirsk on return a week ago. Remains with potential and shouldn't be ruled out. Yet to win a handicap but several runs suggest he's well treated; fascinating runner. |
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6th (10)  (12/1 -9%)Manila Scouse |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Manila Scouse 12/1, Back-to-back wins at Haydock/Chepstow last August and shaped encouragingly after 6 months off when finishing runner-up at Wetherby (5.5f, soft) last month. Excuses both starts since and not one to write off. Has conditions to suit and he's on a dangerous mark; a revival looks on the cards. |
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7th (5)  (7/1 -8%)Vintage Clarets |
7/1(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Vintage Clarets 7/1, Enjoyed a very successful 2023 campaign, scoring 4 times over 5f, and firmly back on track when third at Chester recently, not beaten far. Should be on the premises. C&D winner; shaped well at Chester latest; good to soft ground will suit; high on the list. |
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8th (2)  (18/1 +0%)Thunderbear |
18/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Thunderbear 18/1, 18/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Bath (5f, heavy) 48 days ago. Dropped 3 lb since and well treated on his very best form, so not discounted with a visor back on. Group 3 win at Newbury last year; probably needs the mud to win off his current mark. |
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9th (1)  (8/1 -78%)Korker |
8/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Korker 8/1, Talented sort who produced a big effort when fourth over C&D 9 days ago despite meeting trouble. Can make his presence felt if everything drops right. Ran well over C&D ten days ago; can miss the start and no room for error off this mark. |
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10th (8)  (10/1 +44%)Hiya Maite |
10/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Hiya Maite 10/1, Won 3 times in 2023, including when easily landing 9-runner event at Southwell (5f) in December. Yet to fire this term but possibly working up his fitness and he's not a forlorn hope. Handles slow ground but his best efforts have come on AW; opposable at this level. |
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11th (6)  (13/2 -30%)Rabaah |
13/2(-30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Rabaah 13/2, Looked useful when easily landing pair of 6f AW novices at the start of 2023 and ran creditably switched to handicap company for the first time when fifth of 21 here final outing. Looked in need of the run at Newmarket on return having been gelded and remains one to be interested in dropped to 5f. Unexposed 4yo who looks well treated; overraced on return but still shaped with promise. |
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12th (11)  (100/1 -203%)Never Dark |
100/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Never Dark 100/1, Not firing towards the end of last season and is likely to strip fitter for this return, so others are more persuasive. Two 5f wins on softer than good last year; returns from six months off in a warm race. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
KORKER loves it here and the C&D winner looks to have a big shout again today. The five-year-old was only beaten a couple of lengths in a very competitive contest over this track and trip at the Dante meeting and he may take some stopping off the same mark here. Vintage Clarets was only held by a neck at Chester off 2lb lower 16 days ago and he is another with winning form at this venue. He is considered along with Rabaah, who is sliding down to a feasible mark.
RABAAH could have more to offer dropped to 5f for his top connections and is taken to come out on top. Korker ran well in a similarly hot C&D handicap at the Dante Meeting and is feared. Irish raider Thunderbear is an interesting runner.
Stablemates Vintage Clarets and BROOKLYN NINE NINE (nap) appeal most. The selection is surely well treated granted a change of luck.
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)  (6/1 +29%)Term Of Endearment |
6/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Term Of Endearment 6/1, Won a 1½m Cork Group 3 in the mud last August. Not up to an Ascot Group 1 on her final start but respected with her sights lowered on return. Won 1m4f Group 3 in the mud last August; may need more rain but new trip is interesting. |
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2nd (5)  (12/1 -9%)Night Sparkle |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Night Sparkle 12/1, Progressive on the Flat for Michael O'Callaghan last summer but down the field in the Park Hill at Doncaster for new yard in September. Off since. Progressive for M O'Callaghan, then tailed off in the Park Hill (soft) for new connections. |
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3rd (6)  (5/2 +29%)River Of Stars |
5/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) River Of Stars 5/2, Won this on her 2023 reappearance and showed better form in defeat at pattern level subsequently, including fourth in the Group 2 Lonsdale here (2m) on final start. Evidently capable when fresh and should make a bold bid to defend her crown. Won this race by a short head on last year's reappearance; big runs in defeat afterwards. |
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4th (10)  (11/1 -38%)Trevaunance |
11/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Trevaunance 11/1, Smart mare at her best. 9/2, ran only respectably when length third of 12 to Thunder Roll in listed race at Cork (1½m, good to soft) 29 days ago. Each-way claims if close to her best form. Well below form this term; major form previously but mostly at 1m2f; new trip is a worry. |
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5th (4)  (11/1 +31%)Marie's Rock |
11/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Marie's Rock 11/1, Really smart hurdler at her peak but was operating below her best in that sphere last season. Pitched in at the deep end starting her Flat career as a 9-y-o. Very classy mare over hurdles; half-sister to the useful 2m York winner Arcadian Sunrise. |
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6th (1)  (40/1 -60%)Ermesinde |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ermesinde 40/1, Useful filly who was placed 3 times at listed level last year. Below par in Longchamp listed race on reappearance 7 weeks ago. Has something to find on form with a few of these. Plenty to prove at this new trip and needs major overall improvement. |
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7th (2)  (5/1 -67%)Gather Ye Rosebuds |
5/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Gather Ye Rosebuds 5/1, Improved when taking her career record to 3-6 in 1½m Goodwood listed race (soft) 3 weeks ago. Should give another good account if her stamina holds up in trip. Listed win at Goodwood (1m4f, soft) latest and new trip should be within range. |
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8th (8)  (25/1 +62%)Shagpyle |
25/1(+62%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Shagpyle 25/1, Quite useful at around 1½m but there's nothing in her record to suggest she can make an impact in a race like this unless improving for the longer distance. While new trip is plausible and she may be able to resume improvement, this is stiff task. |
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9th (3)  (12/1 -9%)Lmay |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Lmay 12/1, Useful at 3, notably finishing third in the Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft) in September. Each-way claims on return. Third in the Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster (1m6f, soft); needs to build on that peak form. |
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10th (7)  (17/2 +6%)Safety Catch |
17/2(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Safety Catch 17/2, Most progressive, striking in a 13f Listed race at Lingfield (AW) last November on only her fourth career start. Major surprise if there isn't more to come from this Cracksman filly at 4. 1m6f well worth a go and, after four races, she could easily be open to further progress. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
The form of Gather Ye Rosebuds' Listed success at Goodwood received a boost when fifth-placed Madame Ambassador landed the Rothesay at Ayr on Wednesday, and the progressive four-year-old merits respect despite a rise in class. However, RIVER OF STARS won this corresponding event 12 months ago on the back of a similar absence, and she appears to have been laid out for this once more. Trevaunance sets the standard on official ratings and she is of interest now stepped up in trip, while Night Sparkle and classy hurdler Marie's Rock are two others to consider.
A good renewal of this Group 3. RIVER OF STARS won this on her 2023 reappearance and is taken to repeat the feat at a track which evidently suits (also ran well in the Lonsdale here on final start last year). Second choice is Safety Catch who was having only her fourth start when winning an AW listed race last November. Recent Goodwood listed scorer Gather Ye Rosebuds completes the shortlist.
This may be decided between last year's winner RIVER OF STARS and and the upped-in-trip Gather Ye Rosebuds.
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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(10)  (16/1 +0%)Rating |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Rating 16/1, Good placed efforts in nurseries at the back of end last season and returned with another sound performance when third of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good, 8/1) 39 days ago, first home in the far-side group. High draw is a worry here, though. Creditable 3rd at Newmarket last time; not well drawn and unraced on softer than good. |
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1st (8)  (14/1 +13%)Burdett |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Burdett 14/1, Progressive in 3 starts last year, successful at Ffos Las on his second outing. Stepped up on reappearance run when third of 13 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, soft, 18/1) 29 days ago and should prove suited by conditions here, for all he'll likely need a bit more to overcome high draw. 7.5f soft-ground maiden win 2023; fair third at 1m latest; interesting back down in trip. |
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2nd (3)  (8/1 +33%)Sea The Dream |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Sea The Dream 8/1, Tall sort showed much improved form to get off the mark when making a winning comeback at Thirsk last month. Seemingly few excuses when beaten at Beverley since, though, so bounce back required. Heavy-ground winner in April but disappointing last time; needs to bounce back. |
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3rd (19)  (20/1 -25%)Bulmer Bank |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Bulmer Bank 20/1, Some promise when mid-field in maiden/novice events last season and wasn't disgraced when a never-nearer fourth of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Newcastle (6f) 13 days ago. Others rate as likelier winners, though. Fair form without winning, including on reappearance; other options look stronger. |
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4th (16)  (33/1 -267%)Project Geofin |
33/1(-267%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Project Geofin 33/1, Didn't look the most straightforward as a juvenile but did well to come from a long way back when landing a 9-runner minor event at Newcastle (6f) in August. Off since, though, and he'll likely require a step forward to figure on handicap debut. Won 6f AW novice last term (form sound); first run at 7f and first run for 296 days. |
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5th (15)  (25/1 +0%)Alreet Cha |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Alreet Cha 25/1, Yet to shed her maiden tag but has made the frame on each of her last 5 outings, shaping best in a slowly-run handicap at Newcastle in January before chasing home an unexposed winner back in novice company the following month. Off since but looks on a fair mark racing on turf for second time. 0-7; runner-up three times on AW this year (all at 7f); below par on debut only turf run.. |
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6th (13)  (28/1 -12%)Misemerald |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Misemerald 28/1, Landed maiden/novice events at Beverley/Ayr last summer but no better than mid-field in nurseries and handicaps since, seventh of 15 (100/1) at this C&D (good) 10 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Won maiden/novice last term; best h'cap run when seventh over C&D last time; more needed. |
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7th (14)  (20/1 +20%)Indivar |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Indivar 20/1, Much improved when off the mark at Redcar (6f) in September but went the wrong way from an encouraging return when down the field at Newmarket (7f, good) 21 days ago. Others preferred. Won 6f nursery in September; good 3rd on reappearance (below par latest); going a concern. |
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8th (5)  (11/2 +31%)Quiet Resolve |
11/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Quiet Resolve 11/2, Continued theme of race-by-race progress when opening his account in a Newcastle maiden (7f) in February. Ran creditably switched to turf when fifth of 15 in handicap at this C&D (good) 10 days ago but others perhaps have greater scope for progress. AW maiden winner in Feb; sound 5th in C&D handicap (good) last time on turf debut. |
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9th (18)  (28/1 -40%)Up The Jazz |
28/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Up The Jazz 28/1, Kept busy during second half of last season, winning 8-runner Carlisle nursery (6.9f) in August and before a good second over C&D (7f) in September. Pleasing return when third of 6 in handicap at Ripon (8f, heavy, 8/1) 37 days ago but perhaps vulnerable to less-exposed rivals. 7f nursery winner last term; well-beaten third on comeback (hampered); bit to prove. |
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10th (6)  (28/1 -12%)Smart Vision |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Smart Vision 28/1, Seemingly had plenty in hand when making all on handicap bow at Newcastle (7.1f) in February but folded tamely and failed to beat a rival at Southwell next time. On turf on first time since debut and others make greater appeal. Won 7f AW handicap debut; pulled hard when tailed off latest; needs to settle better. |
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11th (11)  (12/1 -20%)Old Chums |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Old Chums 12/1, Progressive in handicaps, winning at Southwell and Wolverhampton in the winter. Did well to last so long after setting a strong pace when third of 14 in handicap (7/1) at Chester (6.1f, good) 17 days ago and he's respected. Two wins over 6f in the winter; good third in 6f h'cap on good latest; stays 7f; chance. |
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12th (12)  (66/1 -164%)Count Palatine |
66/1(-164%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Count Palatine 66/1, Close second in a nursery at Newbury (6f) in August but disappointing in 3 subsequent outings and has since left Brian Meehan (20,000 gns). Not easy to make a case for on return. Ex-Brian Meehan; 20,000gns buy in October; best run over 6f on good to soft; bit to prove. |
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13th (9)  (11/2 +35%)Diddy Man |
11/2(+35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Diddy Man 11/2, Winless in 8 outings for Tom Dascombe last season but has proved a different proposition since joining Harriet Bethell, making a successful return at Newcastle last month before improving further to follow up at Doncaster (7f, soft) 28 days ago. Strong claims of completing the hat-trick. Won at 1m (AW) and 7f (soft) on last two starts; up another 8lb but has a good shout. |
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14th (7)  (9/1 +44%)Midnite Runner |
9/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Midnite Runner 9/1, Overcame greenness to score on second start at Thirsk in September. Creditable effort when fifth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Beverley (7.4f, good) on return but looks no more than averagely treated from same mark. Won a 7f Thirsk novice in 2023; fair fifth on comeback; stable in fine form; a possible. |
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15th (4)  (17/2 +29%)Mr Irrelevant |
17/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mr Irrelevant 17/2, Arrives seeking hat-trick after quick-fire wins at Ripon and Doncaster just over 3 weeks ago. The form of the latter contest reads well and he's respected from 5 lb higher mark. Won 6f handicaps on last two starts; ground fine but stamina to prove on second run at 7f. |
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16th (2)  (14/1 -27%)Angel Of England |
14/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Angel Of England 14/1, Opened his account at third time of asking in Nottingham novice (6.1f) in August and wasn't disgraced in more competitive event here next time. Gelded over the winter and shaped as if needing the run when eighth of 12 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good, 11/2) 15 days ago. Needs to be sharper here. 6f novice winner in 2023; fair run in headgear (retained) on comeback; first go at 7f. |
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17th (17)  (14/1 -17%)East Bank |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) East Bank 14/1, Back to form stepped up to 7f when winning at Newcastle in March and did very well under the circumstances when runner-up at Musselburgh earlier in the month, rallying after his rider seemingly encountered a tack issue. Considered. Two sound turf runs to his credit, notably when second last time (7f, good); player. |
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18th (1)  (9/1 +0%)Juantorena |
9/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Juantorena 9/1, Improved performer in handicaps this season, posting a good third at Kempton on return before getting off the mark at Brighton (7f, good, 2/1) 24 days ago. Respected from 4 lb higher mark. Off the mark at Brighton last time; up 6lb in stronger race; softer ground a concern. |
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19th (20)  (100/1 -100%)Triple Force |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Triple Force 100/1, Modest form across 3 starts in maiden/novice company in the autumn. Up against it making handicap debut in a competitive contest. Modest in 2023; well drawn; others preferred on his handicap debut after 188-day break. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A tricky puzzle to solve and only a tentative vote can go to MIDNITE RUNNER. Having been gelded over the winter, Michael Dods' charge returned with a creditable fifth over an extended 7f at Beverley 19 days ago. He wasn't unbacked when sent off at odds of 12/1 in a valuable Newmarket sales race in August of last year, too, suggesting better was expected. This flatter track could play to his strengths and, if doing so, his current mark looks well within range. Both Mr Irrelevant and Diddy Man go in search of their respective hat-tricks and must enter calculations, along with Quiet Resolve, who was far from disgraced in a class 3 over track and trip 10 days ago.
DIDDY MAN has taken his form to a new level since joining Harriet Bethell and he's fancied to complete the hat-trick at the chief expense of Old Chums, who shaped really well under a forcing ride at Chester last time. Top-weight Juantorena and recent Musselburgh runner-up East Bank are others for the shortlist.
The improving DIDDY MAN is taken to complete a hat-trick, with East Bank and Quiet Resolve two others who should run well.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (2/1 +40%)Primo Lara |
2/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Primo Lara 2/1, New Bay colt who took his form up a level when winning 7-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 16 days ago. Should improve further so he's a player. Came from last to first on 1m2f AW handicap debut; likely has more to offer. |
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2nd (2)  (8/1 +33%)Midnite Storm |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Midnite Storm 8/1, Fairly useful form at 2 yrs and has made a solid return this term, third of eight on his handicap debut at Ascot (10f) 14 days ago. In the mix once more. Good start to handicap career at Ascot recently despite a couple of things going wrong. |
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3rd (4)  (3/1 -60%)Jayyash |
3/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Jayyash 3/1, Improving Siyouni colt who landed 1m Kempton novice before posting an excellent second in handicap there when not ideally placed. Expected to be bang there with this step up in trip also a likely plus. Progressive, winning a novice and close second in handicap (both 1m Kempton) this spring. |
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4th (5)  (17/2 -42%)Colorada Dancer |
17/2(-42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Colorada Dancer 17/2, Consistent sort who opened his account in 7-runner maiden here (7.9f, soft) in October. Not ruled out on handicap debut with his stamina now drawn out more. Made it fourth time lucky in 1m maiden here in October; gelded after; handicap debut. |
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5th (7)  (11/1 -22%)Terrorise |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Terrorise 11/1, Territories colt who showed much improved form on his handicap bow when bagging 8-runner event at Doncaster (10.2f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Weighted to go well again despite an 8 lb hike. Much improved when forging clear on 1m2f handicap debut; looks capable of even better. |
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6th (6)  (16/1 -60%)Flickering Halo |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Flickering Halo 16/1, Posted a career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Needs considering despite taking a 2 lb rise. Got up on the line in 1m2f Beverly handicap 11 days ago; up only 2lb but this looks harder. |
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7th (1)  (6/1 +20%)Per Contra |
6/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Per Contra 6/1, Lightly-raced sort who made it 3-4 with reappearance victory in 5-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 47 days ago. Up 4 lb but not taken lightly in his current mood. Made it 3-4 in 1m4f AW handicap last month but the form has taken a few knocks. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Having relished the step up in trip when scoring with authority over 1m2f at Beverley last time, Terrorise holds strong claims of following up that success today. However, Brian Ellison's charge will have to defy an 8lb rise in the ratings and that could leave him susceptible to some better treated rivals, such as JAYYASH. The Gosden-trained colt made a pleasing start in handicap company when he was beaten just a head over 1m at Kempton, and he is taken to go one better with this extra yardage likely to suit. Per Contra is another to note.
Lots of potential on show here, not least the Gosdens' improving Siyouni colt JAYYASH who can quickly resume winning ways now his stamina is drawn out more. Primo Lara also has better days ahead of him and heads the list of dangers, although Terrorise, Flickering Halo and Colorada Dancer also need considering in an intriguing contest.
An interesting 3yo handicap. PRIMO LARA impressed with the way he went from last to first at Chelmsford and is taken to 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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(3)  (12/1 -33%)Extrication |
12/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Extrication 12/1, Didn't shape badly on belated debut for Roger Varian last year and placed both starts for new yard this season, narrowly denied at Wetherby (7f, soft) last time. Needs to raise his game a touch now handicapping but that is entirely possible. Lightly raced 5yo; career best when 2nd at Wetherby last time; interesting on h'cap debut. |
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(13)  (25/1 -56%)Broken Spear |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Broken Spear 25/1, Snapped a losing run when bagging 6f Leicester handicap (heavy) last spring. Rather in-and-out since, though, and he hasn't really threatened in 3 starts so far this season. Confirmed mudlark; two fair runs on soft ground this term; cheekpieces back on; a possible. |
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1st (14)  (12/1 +25%)Feel The Need |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Feel The Need 12/1, Hasn't managed to add to Ayr maiden success at 2 yrs but posted his best effort for a while when runner-up at Newcastle (7f) last time. Not without each-way hope. Has not won since juvenile days; good AW second last time; couldn't be ruled out. |
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2nd (11)  (5/1 +29%)Mereside Diva |
5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Mereside Diva 5/1, Enhanced healthy strike rate when taking an 11-runner Haydock handicap on her first run over this trip a fortnight ago. 3 lb rise fair enough and she may well have more to offer at 7f, so there's plenty of cause for optimism. Has won two of last three races, latest over 7f on fast ground; acts on soft; interesting. |
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3rd (20)  (10/1 +29%)Dreamrocker |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Dreamrocker 10/1, Won a 7f Salisbury novice last summer but no significant impact in a couple of handicaps since, including on return at Yarmouth. Others look stronger. 7f novice winner last term; hasn't run as well in h'caps since; unexposed; may do better. |
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4th (1)  (13/2 +19%)Riot |
13/2(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Riot 13/2, Performed with credit all 3 visits here last season and opened his York account at the fourth time of asking when taking a 20-runner C&D handicap (good) 8 days ago. More needed up 6 lb but he's a player all the same. Back to winning ways over C&D last week; up 6lb; softer ground a slight concern; player. |
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5th (6)  (16/1 +0%)Billyb |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Billyb 16/1, Signed off 2022 on a winning note but it was a struggle last year and he's probably best watched starting out for new yard following a 9-month absence. Three wins for Ann Duffield in 2022; below par last term; well treated; lacks a recent run. |
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6th (12)  (13/2 -18%)Carolus Magnus |
13/2(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Carolus Magnus 13/2, Winless since scoring at Newmarket in 2021 (for Andrew Balding) but there have been positives to glean from his efforts this season, most recently over this C&D where he was sixth in the handicap won by Riot. One for the shortlist. 2-19 on turf; creditable sixth to Riot over C&D last week (met trouble); a possible. |
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7th (2)  (28/1 +15%)Carnival Zain |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Carnival Zain 28/1, Progressive in 2022, winning 5 times, and while he wasn't at his best last season the handicapper has given him a real chance (now 6 lb below last winning mark). Dangerous to discount. Five wins in 2022; struggled last term; on a decent mark; may need the run after a break. |
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8th (19)  (12/1 +25%)Helter Skelter |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Helter Skelter 12/1, Seven-race maiden who has given a good account of himself in handicaps at Doncaster and Ayr this season. Eased 2 lb since latest start and while he needs to pull out something extra to win this, he shouldn't be far away. Ex-Irish; best run for this yard when close 4th last time; soft ground fine; could go well. |
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9th (15)  (10/1 -43%)Northcliff |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Northcliff 10/1, In good form since scoring at Wolverhampton (7f) in February, making the frame next 3 starts prior to striking again at Chelmsford last month. Best effort yet when belatedly opening turf account at Ascot (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and 4 lb rise is tolerable. On a hat-trick after 6f wins at Chelmsford and Ascot this month; stays 7f; contender. |
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10th (9)  (18/1 +28%)No Nay Nicki |
18/1(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) No Nay Nicki 18/1, Put in good shifts over this C&D on a couple of occasions last season before regaining the winning thread at Thirsk in September. Nowhere near her best on return/AW debut at Southwell but her mark is on the slide and she could have a part to play if on-song. First handicap win at Thirsk last September (cheekpieces); below par since; no headgear. |
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11th (4)  (33/1 -32%)Grant Wood |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Grant Wood 33/1, Twice a winner on the AW but record on turf stands at 0-10 after finishing down the field at Thirsk earlier this month. Two AW wins in the winter (6f/7f) but below form since; others stronger. |
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12th (5)  (14/1 +0%)Deceiver |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Deceiver 14/1, Has acquitted himself well all 4 starts on the AW but efforts on turf not so good and he's opposable, for all that Jim Crowley is a positive booking. Won 7f AW novice in 2023; two fair AW runs later in 2023; modest efforts since. |
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13th (10)  (12/1 +40%)Danzan |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Danzan 12/1, Ran respectably following 6 months off when third of 13 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy) and fared easily the best of those ridden on the speed when filling that same position at Thirsk (6f, soft) next time. However, he was down the pack over C&D behind Riot recently. Tough veteran; suited by 7f on soft ground; plenty to find with Riot on recent C&D form. |
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14th (7)  (28/1 -27%)Oso Rapido |
28/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Oso Rapido 28/1, Went close over this C&D in October before going one better at Catterick 8 days later. However, it would be something of an understatement to say that he hasn't matched that level of form in 3 appearances so far this season. Two 6f wins last term (good to firm/heavy); stays 7f; yet to hit form this term. |
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15th (18)  (50/1 -127%)Leap Day |
50/1(-127%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Leap Day 50/1, Hit the target at Southwell in December and several creditable efforts in defeat since, not least when fourth of 10 at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) last weekend. Place possibilities. 1m novice winner on AW in December; close fifth over 7f last Saturday; place chance. |
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16th (16)  (40/1 -60%)Kalganov |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Kalganov 40/1, Back-to-back winner of 7f turf handicaps during the autumn and notched third victory of 2023 on the AW in December. Has found life tougher since, though, and needs to bounce back following a low-key display at Ayr. Three wins last term, including over 7f on soft; well beaten after a break last time. |
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17th (8)  (16/1 -14%)Craven |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Craven 16/1, Just one success from 17 starts thus far but he has been placed on several occasions and recent third to Riot in a big-field C&D handicap was one of his better efforts. Live each-way chance. 7f winner in July last year; good third to Riot over C&D last time; each-way chance. |
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18th (17)  (20/1 +29%)Magical Max |
20/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Magical Max 20/1, Newmarket winner last June and posted his best effort since when a close second at Newcastle in November. Blew the start when nearer last than first at Southwell the following month and absent since. Newmarket winner last year; good draw; no easy task after a break since December. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A very competitive contest sees a chance taken on MERESIDE DIVA, who won with something in hand on her latest outing over 7f at Haydock and a repeat of that effort would see her go close once again. David and Nicola Barron's charge has been raised just 3lb in the ratings which could prove lenient today. Riot was a comfortable winner over C&D last time and he commands respect, despite carrying top weight after going up 6lb for that success, although Craven, who finished third on that occasion, could reverse that form on much better terms. The hat-trick seeking Northcliff should also be thereabouts, while Extrication could feature on his handicap bow.
CAROLUS MAGNUS didn't get the rub of the green behind Riot here eight days ago and, granted better luck this time, he could be the answer. Mereside Diva looked very much at home over this trip when scoring at Haydock and she willl be a serious threat if able to back that up here. The hat-trick seeking Northcliff looks sure to give another good account, while Craven is also accorded respect.
The unexposed EXTRICATION is taken to win on his handicap debut having shown improved form in two runs for his current yard.
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 |
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