There were 59 Races on Saturday 15th June 2024 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Downpatrick, 7 races at Bath, 7 races at Sandown, 8 races at Chester, 7 races at York, 8 races at Leicester, 6 races at Hexham, 8 races at Uttoxeter, 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 (6)  (5/1 +38%)Lord Melbourne |
5/1(+38%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lord Melbourne 5/1, Matched pick of 3-y-o efforts when scoring on handicap debut at Pontefract (10f, heavy) in April. Disappointed at Brighton later that month but back on track making stable debut and unlucky not to finish much closer when fifth of 13 in handicap at Epsom (10f, soft) 2 weeks ago. Worth considering. Inconsistent overall but yard debut looked full of promise when finishing strongly at 1m2f. |
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2nd (15)  (10/1 +17%)Whimsy |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Whimsy 10/1, Yet to get her head in front for present stable but very much going through a good spell, making the frame for third consecutive start when third of 9 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft) 12 days ago, running on. Return to further in her favour and booking of O'Connor a positive. Her two wins were in summer 2022 but seriously competitive almost every time for new yard. |
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3rd (16)  (9/1 +25%)Gibside |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Gibside 9/1, C&D winner. Shaped encouragingly after 7 months off when eighth of 20 in C&D handicap in May and duly confirmed promise of that effort when winning 11-runner handicap at Catterick (13.9f) 7 days ago. Nudged up 3 lb but that shouldn't prevent another good showing. C&D winner who returned to winning ways at Catterick (1m6f, good to firm) one week ago. |
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4th (2)  (80/1 -400%)Baryshnikov |
80/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Baryshnikov 80/1, Ended lengthy losing run at Redcar (10f, soft) in May and has shaped as if still in good form on 2 of his 3 starts since, unlucky not to finish closer when sixth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (9.7f) 16 days ago. Steps back up in trip now. In a 51-race career, he was below form on his only two attempts beyond 10.4f. |
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5th (1)  (33/1 -106%)Andaleep |
33/1(-106%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Andaleep 33/1, Excellent servant for connections winning here (10.2f) last July before showcasing his versatility on the AW over the winter with 2 further victories. Latest midfield effort over extended 10f here (after 7 weeks off) ought to have brought him on but present mark does demand that bit more. Ran on from the back here (1m2f) latest, so it's possible he now needs further than 1m2f. |
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6th (5)  (100/1 -150%)Cardano |
100/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Cardano 100/1, Regained the winning thread at Epsom (1½m, good to firm) following a wind op in September. Lightly raced over hurdles/on Flat since and he offered little back from 8 months off/minus usual headgear in 20-runner C&D handicap 4 weeks ago. Latest run was here after six months off when well beaten, as he was in this last year. |
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7th (11)  (66/1 -560%)Piecederesistance |
66/1(-560%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Piecederesistance 66/1, Posted some decent efforts in defeat last season, including when sixth of 18 in this race off a 10 lb higher mark 12 months ago. Returned from 6 months off with a solid second in a C&D handicap last month and well-treated if he can back that up now. Carries head high but proved stamina when 2nd of 20 off a career-low mark over C&D latest. |
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8th (10)  (100/1 -257%)Chillhi |
100/1(-257%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Chillhi 100/1, Dual winner as a juvenile who hasn't tasted success since but went close to bucking that trend when runner-up at Chester (12.3f) in May. Ran poorly from the front when last of 5 in handicap back at that venue latest and she's not one to write off returned to more patient tactics. Best form since last July came on penultimate start when second at Chester. |
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9th (3)  (80/1 -1043%)Arrange |
80/1(-1043%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Arrange 80/1, Found some improvement when bagging back-to-back handicaps in September and closed off 2023 campaign with a solid second upped to 2m here. Stepped up on Thirsk reappearance when a good fourth in big field C&D handicap 4 weeks ago and likely she'll be thereabouts again. Ran well over 1m6f and 2m last term; respectable fourth of 20 over C&D on latest outing. |
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10th (18)  (80/1 -1355%)Star Jasmine |
80/1(-1355%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Star Jasmine 80/1, Churchill filly who progressed with each outing in maidens, off the mark at Bath (1m) in April and lost out only in a blanket finish on handicap debut at Hamilton (9f) 13 days ago, left worst placed as the tempo lifted. Easily one of the least exposed here and highly respected up in trip. Late bid when pipped over 1m1f on handicap debut; lightly raced and seriously unexposed. |
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11th (12)  (100/1 -525%)My Little Queens |
100/1(-525%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) My Little Queens 100/1, Took advantage of reduced mark in clear-cut style at Hamilton (11f) in May and having possibly found her next run coming too soon, she returned to form when fifth back at aforementioned venue 13 days ago. Each-way possibilities. Won readily at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) three starts ago; 1m4f possibly stretches her. |
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12th (13)  (100/1 -150%)Green Team |
100/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Green Team 100/1, Winner of a novice event at Ayr during 2-y-o campaign for Kevin Ryan but it's been a struggle since, down the field in handicaps at Epsom/Chester upon returning this spring. Significantly back down in trip now but he's plenty to prove. Sole win as 2yo; uncompetitive both starts this term, with tongue tied first time latest. |
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13th (7)  (50/1 -150%)Toshizou |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Toshizou 50/1, Boasts just one win from 24 runs and having run well when third over C&D at the Dante Meeting, he proved disappointing when tenth of 12 in handicap at Hamilton (13.1f) earlier this month. Others make stronger appeal. Beaten all 22 times since winning in 2020; third of 20 in C&D race on penultimate outing. |
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14th (17)  (66/1 -371%)Southern Voyage |
66/1(-371%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Southern Voyage 66/1, Has slipped a long way in the weights and confirmed more positive signs from Chester when ending losing run at Doncaster (11.9f) 15 days ago. Remains with plenty of handicapping scope if he can build on that further. Back up 3lb after Doncaster 1m4f win but used to be capable of much better (2021 and 2022). |
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15th (8)  (100/1 -400%)Thundering |
100/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Thundering 100/1, Took advantage of a much-reduced mark at Ayr in September. Hasn't troubled the judge in handful of starts since, not for the first time disappointing at this venue when sixteenth of 20 in a C&D handicap 31 days ago. Others make more appeal. Showed his good side to score at Ayr last September; 2lb lower today but he's inconsistent. |
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16th (14)  (100/1 -203%)Haliphon |
100/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Haliphon 100/1, Successful twice in 2022, including here but exploits mixed and winless since. May of needed the run after 4 months when last of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, good) 15 days ago but work to do here in any case. Thrown in judged on last year's placed form over 1m6f; second run since 117-day break. |
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17th (9)  (100/1 -203%)Queen Of Seduction |
100/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Queen Of Seduction 100/1, Fairly useful performer for Jessica Harrington but well held on yard debut over hurdles at Tramore in April and fared no better in pair of starts on Flat equipped with blinkers since. Cheekpieces now the headgear of choice but others arrive with more pressing claims. Well beaten in her three races (one over hurdles) for current yard; cheekpieces back. |
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18th (4)  (50/1 -127%)Chase The Dollar |
50/1(-127%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Chase The Dollar 50/1, Eased in weights and looked as good as ever back from 4 months off when landing 8-runner Chester handicap (12.3f) in May, well served by being able to dictate a steady gallop. Creditable third at Kempton (12f) has followed but more needed to defy current mark. In good form, including making all at Chester; ground softer than good looks a negative. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Benefitting from a 15lb weight-for-age allowance, STAR JASMINE is a serious contender on these terms and is suggested as the first one to consider in a highly competitive renewal of this prestigious contest. Piecederesistance, an excellent second over C&D off 1lb lower on his seasonal debut last month, also rates a key player. Arrange, fourth in that race, appeals for a place, while Lord Melbourne, Whimsy and Andaleep are also shortlisted.
LORD MELBOURNE remains a low-mileage 4-y-o and looked unlucky not to finish much closer on debut for Ralph Beckett at Epsom 2 weeks ago, finishing strongly having been denied a run. He's one to be interested in on the back of that and earns the vote stepping back up in trip with any easing in the ground in his favour. Irish-raider Whimsy has been shaping up nicely and she's feared along with progressive 3-y-o Star Jasmine. Arrange and Southern Voyage can also feature.
The best option may well be GIBSIDE who looks highly competitive judged on his C&D win last July and scored again last time out.
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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(9)  (22/1 -38%)Diamondonthehill |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Diamondonthehill 22/1, Looked rejuvenated by the return to firmer ground as he won 7f Thirsk handicap (dead-heated with improving Yorkshire) 4 weeks ago, getting better luck than some. 2 lb nudge fair and he can go well again. Dead-heated at Thirsk last month and the form has been franked; may not want slow ground. |
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(11)  (33/1 -136%)Mudamer |
33/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Mudamer 33/1, Signed off last season with victory in extended 7f Beverley handicap in August. Should strip fitter for Thirsk return after 9 months off (Diamondonthehill and New Image in front) but this is tough. Won on final outing last season and close sixth on reappearance; might not be far away. |
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(1)  (50/1 -100%)Bear Force One |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bear Force One 50/1, Quirky sort who won two 1m handicaps for Roger Teal last year. Probably high enough in the weights on first run for 9 months/new yard. Makes stable debut after absence but won on last year's comeback and is on a handy mark. |
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1st (18)  (13/2 +80%)Tolstoy |
13/2(+80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Tolstoy 13/2, Quirky sort below form on both starts for new yard this year and having a rare go over 7f. Essentially easy enough to take on. Engaged 1.50 here Friday. Escapes a penalty for his C&D success yesterday and remains unexposed at 7f. |
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2nd (13)  (16/1 +36%)Quest For Fun |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Quest For Fun 16/1, C&D winner in July who ran a bit better at Doncaster without being able to build on his early-season promise. Mark has dipped another 2 lb at least. Ran respectably at Doncaster latest and he excelled in big-field C&D handicaps last year. |
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3rd (7)  (13/2 +7%)New Image |
13/2(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) New Image 13/2, Progressive sort who got no luck when chasing home Diamondonthehill at Thirsk, then won 7f Musselburgh handicap under this rider a fortnight ago. Well bred and should go on improving so plenty to recommend him. 3-5 for this yard; tougher task today but clearly progressive and has to be respected. |
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4th (10)  (28/1 -12%)Stone Soldier |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Stone Soldier 28/1, Useful handicapper who made a good start (left Archie Watson/off 12 months) for new yard when second at Chester (7f) in September, but down the field all 3 outings since (finished lame on latest occasion). Bit to prove. Failed to threaten on AW on last three runs and returns from break with something to prove. |
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5th (8)  (4/1 +43%)Aalto |
4/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Aalto 4/1, Useful in France and back to that sort of level with a solid reappearance second at Newmarket (1m). Fourth in a much stronger contest at Newbury (1m) next time and a player back in trip under Ryan Moore. Positive performances on both starts this year and could benefit from the drop in trip. |
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6th (2)  (12/1 +14%)Boardman |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Boardman 12/1, C&D winner who wasn't seen to best effect from easing mark at Chester 3 weeks ago, not much going right for him. First run here for a while and could go well. 8yo whose form has gone the wrong way but mark has fallen and he hinted at spark last time. |
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7th (5)  (20/1 -82%)Yanifer |
20/1(-82%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Yanifer 20/1, A real success story for this yard in 2022 when a four-time 7f winner, including over C&D. Raced only 3 times since but ran well on return from 14 months off at Chester, well backed beforehand and showing he retains all of his ability. Interesting if building on that. C&D who returned from absence with close third at Chester; in the mix if building on that. |
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8th (17)  (80/1 -300%)Eligible |
80/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Eligible 80/1, C&D winner who struck again at Southwell in January. Poorly drawn at Beverley last week and should bounce back but this looks a bit above his pay grade. Patchy form this spring but he won a big-field C&D handicap last year; on a reduced mark. |
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9th (19)  (80/1 -300%)Golden Pharaoh |
80/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Golden Pharaoh 80/1, Fairly useful performer at up to this trip in France. Taking on his elders on first run for new yard but faces a stiff-enough assignment. Two French wins but not obviously well treated for this British/stable debut. |
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10th (4)  (50/1 -52%)Londoner |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Londoner 50/1, Very well-bred ex-Ballydoyle charge who hasn't been seen to best effect in 3 runs for new yard this year (shaped okay in the Victoria Cup latest). Is the sort that his shrewd handler will find the key to at some stage. Well handicapped on last year's form but down the field on his three outings this season. |
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11th (12)  (50/1 -400%)Woven |
50/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Woven 50/1, Plenty of solid runs in big-field handicaps for this yard, including when well backed and fourth in 6f contest here at the Dante Meeting. That is good form and he's a C&D winner but a 3-46 strike rate tells a story. Creditable 4th of 21 here (6f) last time and he'll be fine now back up to 7f; thereabouts. |
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12th (3)  (80/1 -300%)Yermanthere |
80/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Yermanthere 80/1, Useful handicapper at up to 1m in Ireland. 25,000 gns buy for new yard (1 of 4 runners for them) and might need the run after 8 months off. May improve for today's stable/seasonal debut but not discounted off a feasible mark. |
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13th (6)  (100/1 -300%)Austrian Theory |
100/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Austrian Theory 100/1, Kept busy last year, scoring over 8.5f at Epsom in June. Returns for new yard (1 of 4 runners for them) having been sold from Charlie Johnston 22,000 gns. Won at Epsom last June off 2lb higher; needs to be at top of game on stable/seasonal debut. |
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14th (14)  (100/1 -203%)Tactical |
100/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Tactical 100/1, Last win came in the 2021 Free Handicap. Has gone the wrong way temperamentally for this stable but his mark continues to slide for if he ever finds his spark again. His mark continues to fall but for good reason; down the field on both outings this term. |
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15th (15)  (100/1 -300%)Carnival Zain |
100/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Carnival Zain 100/1, Progressive in 2022, winning 5 times, and while he wasn't at his best last season the handicapper has given him a real chance and he hinted at a revival after 10 months off here 3 weeks ago. This is tougher. Has dropped down the weights and his C&D reappearance was pretty encouraging; e-w possible. |
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16th (20)  (80/1 -700%)Our Havana |
80/1(-700%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Our Havana 80/1, Took another step forward when making a successful return in 7f Newmarket handicap, showing plenty of dash to overcome a tardy start and always holding on. That form isn't great but he could have more to offer and pitches up against the older horses now. Won on reappearance at Newmarket in April and this unexposed 3yo could improve further. |
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17th (16)  (50/1 -317%)Quintus Arrius |
50/1(-317%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Quintus Arrius 50/1, Failed to build on the promise of his Doncaster return at Hamilton last time and has a first crack over 7f now. Has work to do. Promising 4th on reappearance but not at same level last time; tackles 7f for first time. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
WOVEN is a highly consistent type for a race of this nature and, perhaps more crucially, he is also a previous C&D winner back over this trip for the first time this season. There are dangers aplenty, with the likes of Yanifer, New Image and Our Havana all capable of being on the premises. However, the class-dropping Aalto is feared most and can go well from a potentially lenient mark if dropping back from a mile isn't an issue.
NEW IMAGE took another step forward when scoring at Musselburgh a fortnight ago and should go on improving for David O'Meara so is the call in this wide-open handicap. Old-rival Diamondonthehill can go well again, while Aalto, Boardman and Yanifer are among the other likely players.
The lightly raced NEW IMAGE has done very well since joining David O'Meara and can make it four wins from six starts for the yard.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1)  (6/1 +14%)Chesspiece |
6/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Chesspiece 6/1, Looked a smart young staying prospect when scoring in a Hamilton listed event in July before meeting a narrow defeat in Gordon Stakes at Goodwood. Ran creditably on his reappearance at Newbury and something clearly not right when tailed off in Henry II Stakes at Sandown. Blinkers on for 1st time. Good chance on peak form; blinkers are enlisted after he ran a shocker in Group 3 latest. |
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1st (2)  (10/3 +5%)Klondike |
10/3(+5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Klondike 10/3, Galileo colt who tasted success on debut in a Newbury maiden (11f, heavy) last spring and useful efforts in defeat at listed/Group 3 level next 2 starts. Never figured in Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury in August but shaped encouragingly on last month's handicap debut/reappearance. Player. Has a bit to find but this longer trip can suit; lightly raced 4yo, open to progress. |
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2nd (5)  (7/2 +65%)Salt Bay |
7/2(+65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Salt Bay 7/2, Relatively lightly raced since making a winning debut at 2 yrs and unable to add to his tally in pretty good company. Proved better than ever when third in the John Porter on his reappearance at Newbury and perhaps found the firmer ground than previously against him back there last time. Probably best on softer than good; needs to find a bit extra but 1m6f has to be worth a go. |
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3rd (4)  (10/3 -33%)Relentless Voyager |
10/3(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Relentless Voyager 10/3, Smart performer who confirmed the promise of his reappearance when ready winner of 14-runner handicap at Epsom (12f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Remains with few miles on the clock and can make his mark back at this level. Won handicap at Epsom (1m4f, good to soft) in good style two weeks ago; 1m6f is plausible. |
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4th (6)  (11/1 +21%)Divine Jewel |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Divine Jewel 11/1, Useful mare but is yet to add to her handicap debut win in June 2022 and this is a tough ask on reappearance. Runner-up in six of her last 11 starts; can go well fresh but has a bit to find on form. |
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5th (3)  (3/1 +14%)Real Dream |
3/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Real Dream 3/1, Low-mileage sort who hit the target twice last season and made a good start to this campaign when second in 9-runner handicap at Newmarket (12f) 6 weeks ago. Ryan Moore seemingly prefers Klondike but he's respected nonetheless. Excellent second in 1m4f handicap at Newmarket and stepping back up in trip can help. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Relentless Voyager is back at this level after a comfortable success in handicap company at Epsom on Derby day and another bold showing is highly likely if he takes the additional two furlongs in his stride. However, Klondike and REAL DREAM both have the more proven stamina and while each holds previous course experience, the latter has actually won over the trip and can kick on after a solid runner-up effort at Newmarket, where Relentless Voyager was third.
RELENTLESS VOYAGER stamped his class all over a competitive handicap with a most taking performance at Epsom 2 weeks ago and looks more than capable of making his mark back at this level. He gets the nod over Klondike, who is an interesting contender following a highly encouraging reappearance/handicap debut at this venue. Chesspiece clearly wasn't right at Sandown last time and shouldn't be taken lightly, either.
In a competitive field, REAL DREAM can build on his fine reappearance effort now that he is stepped back up in trip.
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)  (7/1 +22%)Pocklington |
7/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Pocklington 7/1, Landed a pair of 1m Newcastle novices early in 2024 and not disgraced when 5¼ lengths fifth of 14 to Elite Status in listed race at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Likely to improve. Lost unbeaten record in Listed race last month; still has potential now handicapping. |
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(2)  (8/1 +20%)Woodhay Wonder |
8/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Woodhay Wonder 8/1, Made it 2-2 this year with a career best in 7-runner handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Up 5 lb but she's weighted to go close once more in her bid to land a five-timer. 5-6 on turf; willing attitude in two handicap wins at Newmarket this year; still improving. |
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1st (1)  (13/2 +28%)James's Delight |
13/2(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) James's Delight 13/2, Two-time 6f winner this year but he came in only eleventh of 14 to Elite Status in listed race at Newbury (6f, good to firm, 13/2) 28 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Progressive in handicaps; flopped in Listed event four weeks ago; type to bounce back. |
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2nd (7)  (20/1 +20%)Almarada Prince |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Almarada Prince 20/1, Yet to add to his three juvenile wins this term but he posted a solid fourth of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Not taken lightly. Three 2yo wins; fair runs in 6f handicaps the last twice but vulnerable to improvers. |
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3rd (8)  (4/1 +43%)Elmonjed |
4/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Elmonjed 4/1, Went 2-2 as a juvenile and he returned with a good sixth of 15 in handicap here (7f, good) 31 days ago. Enters calculations with cheekpieces added. 2-2 as 2yo (6f); strong fav for h'cap debut (7f) last month but only 6th; cheekpieces now. |
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4th (16)  (100/1 -300%)Media Shooter |
100/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Media Shooter 100/1, Dual 6f scorer at Kempton this spring but only seventh of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, firm) 28 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Progressive on AW but he could manage only 7th on last month's return to turf. |
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5th (15)  (50/1 -178%)Imperial Guard |
50/1(-178%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Imperial Guard 50/1, Resumed with 6f novice win at Kempton and took his form up a notch when third of 12 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good) 36 days ago. Possibilities. Creditable 3rd at Ascot on last month's turf debut; improvement required but it's possible. |
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6th (5)  (16/1 +11%)Tropical Island |
16/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Tropical Island 16/1, C&D winner but unsettled in preliminaries when a below form 5¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Purosangue in listed race (17/2) at this C&D (soft) 8 months ago. Not discounted on her return though after a break. Won a C&D nursery last September off 9lb lower; pitched into a deep race on her return. |
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7th (18)  (66/1 -164%)The Coffee Pod |
66/1(-164%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) The Coffee Pod 66/1, C&D winner but tried in cheekpieces when a below-form ninth of 19 in handicap at Epsom (5f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. C&D win as a 2yo but this season has been disappointing; others look safer. |
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8th (12)  (66/1 -164%)Midnight Affair |
66/1(-164%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Midnight Affair 66/1, Fairly useful 5f scorer at 2yrs. Not disgraced sent handicapping after 7 months off when seventh of 17 in handicap here (5f, good) 29 days ago. Possibilities. Last year's Hilary Needler winner; only midfield in 5f handicap on return; others stronger. |
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9th (14)  (66/1 -100%)We Never Stop |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) We Never Stop 66/1, 25/1, respectable fifth of 11 to James's Delight in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 42 days ago. This fair 6f winner at 2yrs is no forlorn hope if building on it. Should come on for his reappearance but such progress is a requirement if he's to win. |
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10th (4)  (50/1 -257%)Serried Ranks |
50/1(-257%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Serried Ranks 50/1, A fairly useful 5f/6f juvenile winner who resumed with an encouraging fifth of 9 in handicap at Sandown (5f, good) 50 days ago. Can give another good account. 9lb higher than for Goodwood win last summer; return to 6f a plus; others better treated. |
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11th (11)  (66/1 -725%)Ziggy's Condor |
66/1(-725%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Ziggy's Condor 66/1, Debut 6f winner who resumed from 8 months/gelded with a very good second of 15 in handicap here (7f, good) 31 days ago. Up 4 lb but ought to be in the shake-up. Useful C&D form at two; fine run over 7f on return; return to sprinting fine; big chance. |
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12th (9)  (100/1 -300%)Cover Point |
100/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Cover Point 100/1, Got off the mark in 7-runner maiden at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 9 months ago on his final run for William Haggas. Since had a wind op and much respected on his handicap/yard debut. 5f maiden winner at Sandown when last seen 9 months ago; wind/gelding ops since; new yard. |
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13th (10)  (100/1 -614%)Twilight Romance |
100/1(-614%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Twilight Romance 100/1, C&D winner who got back on the up when second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 48 days ago. Needs considering despite a 2 lb rise in the weights. Impressed in the C&D maiden on this card last year; good 2nd on AW latest; can do better. |
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14th (19)  (66/1 -164%)Run Boy Run |
66/1(-164%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Run Boy Run 66/1, Opened his account in 6f Newcastle maiden in March. Has taken his form up a level since sent handicapping, cheekpieces on when runner-up at Haydock (6f, good) 9 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Three good runs in handicaps since an AW win in March but this is a stiffer assignment. |
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15th (17)  (50/1 -100%)Vince L'amour |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Vince L'amour 50/1, Bagged a pair of 5f/6f handicaps in April and not disgraced when sixth of 19 in handicap at Epsom (5f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Solid form claims despite being 1 lb out of the handicap. Improving sprinter but his limitations exposed in good 5f handicaps the last twice. |
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16th (13)  (28/1 -75%)Chief Mankato |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Chief Mankato 28/1, Made a winning debut in Windsor novice (6f) in May but failed to go in much better company after. Got back on the up though after 8 months up when fourth of 17 to Woodhay Wonder in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 58 days ago. Considered. Ran well on his reappearance but this race will demand another personal best. |
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17th (6)  (80/1 -471%)Garfield Shadow |
80/1(-471%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Garfield Shadow 80/1, Bagged his first three starts, landing 6f Chester handicap on his return. Solid fourth of 7 to Woodhay Wonder in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago but he remains open to improvement. Overcame a wide stall to win at Chester last month; no match for Woodhay Wonder latest. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Woodhay Wonder completed a four-timer at her beloved Newmarket last month and must be respected raised a further 5lb in the ratings, but Richard Fahey has his string in fine fettle and ZIGGY'S CONDOR is preferred. The son of Havana Grey was reeled in late on over 7f here last time and a drop in trip is sure to suit on that evidence. Elmonjed finished behind the selection in sixth that day, but the fact he was sent off 6/4 favourite would suggest he is one to keep on side.
An ultra competitive sprint. WOODHAY WONDER is on a major roll but still figures on a handy-looking mark so edges the vote in her bid to seal a remarkable five-timer. Richard Fahey holds a strong hand and his Garfield Shadow (second choice) could emerge as the pick of his quartet. Elmonjed and Pocklington both look to have better days ahead of them and command plenty of respect too, with Vince L'Amour completing the shortlist in a cracking contest.
Pocklington still has potential but ZIGGY'S CONDOR (nap) ran very well over 7f here on his return and can progress again back at 6f.
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 (8)  (17/2 +29%)The Strikin Viking |
17/2(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) The Strikin Viking 17/2, Foaled January 14. 65,000 gns 2-y-o, Inns of Court colt. Half-brother to winner up to 7f Chorlton Lane. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1m-9.4f winner Ashraf, out of half-sister to top-class 7f-1½m winner Azamour. Potential in his pedigree and with respected yard; no surprise to see good run on debut. |
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2nd (9)  (11/1 -267%)Tiger Mask |
11/1(-267%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Tiger Mask 11/1, €35,000 foal, €110,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Swot. Dam maiden (probably stayed 1m) half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Kehaar. Promising fourth of 15 in novice at Haydock (6f, good, 33/1) on debut 9 days ago, finishing with running left. Sure to improve. Fourth of 15 on recent debut at Haydock and could be sharper for that; key player. |
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3rd (11)  (12/1 -380%)U Sure Do |
12/1(-380%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) U Sure Do 12/1, Kodiac colt. Half-brother to smart winner up to 9.5f Meteoric and 2-y-o 7f winner High Waves. Dam, 11f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Cap O'Rushes. 125/1, second of 15 in novice at Haydock (6f, good) on debut 9 days ago, just failing after running green. Sets a good standard. Went very close on recent debut at Haydock and that performance gives him leading claims. |
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4th (4)  (100/1 -614%)Hill Street Blues |
100/1(-614%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Hill Street Blues 100/1, Foaled April 18. €28,000 foal, 70,000 gns yearling, Blue Point colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 12.5f Time Shanakill and useful winner up to 1m The Gatekeeper. Dam ran once at 2 yrs. Has an attractive pedigree and makes debut with trainer in fine form, including with 2yos. |
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5th (6)  (50/1 -900%)Shamal Wind |
50/1(-900%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Shamal Wind 50/1, Foaled March 19. Dubawi colt. Half-brother to several winners, including high-class winner up to 7f Dream of Dreams, useful winner up to 1m Candelisa, both by Dream Ahead. Dam unraced. Well bred and trainer had 18-1 2yo newcomer go close over C&D three weeks ago; interesting. |
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6th (3)  (33/1 +0%)Epicurian Lad |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Epicurian Lad 33/1, 38,000 gns foal, €70,000 yearling, Twilight Son colt. Dam winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner). 40/1, only hinted at ability when ninth of 14 in novice at this C&D (good) on debut 21 days ago. His dam was a Listed winner for the yard but he was well beaten at 40-1 over C&D on debut. |
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7th (1)  (100/1 -1233%)Atomic Mass |
100/1(-1233%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Atomic Mass 100/1, £27,000 yearling, Havana Gold gelding. Dam maiden (stayed 7f) out of winning sister to top-class winner up to 1¼m Raven's Pass. 40/1, showed plenty of ability at big odds when fifth of 14 in novice at this C&D (good) on debut 21 days ago. Should have more to offer. Encouraging fifth of 14 over C&D on debut; could improve for that run and is not ruled out. |
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8th (10)  (50/1 -400%)Tuscan Point |
50/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Tuscan Point 50/1, Too green on debut but much better when fifth of 11 in novice at this course (5f, good) 31 days ago, nearest finish. Open to further progress and yard has good record in this. Fair fifth over 5f here at the Dante meeting and today's extra furlong looks a positive. |
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9th (2)  (80/1 -900%)Cracking Man |
80/1(-900%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Cracking Man 80/1, Foaled April 8. €20,000 foal, £60,000 yearling, Unfortunately colt. Brother to useful 5f winner Looking For Lynda. Dam lightly raced out of winning sister to very smart 7f-1m winner Peeress (won Sun Chariot/Lockinge). Brother to stablemate and useful 5f winner Looking For Lynda; betting may guide on debut. |
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10th (7)  (100/1 -300%)The Childe Of Hale |
100/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) The Childe Of Hale 100/1, Foaled March 26. 37,000 gns yearling, £60,000 2-y-o, Havana Grey colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 6f-1m winner Fast And Free and winner up to 7f Incredit. Dam, French 2-y-o 1m winner, half-sister to useful 9f-1½m winner Demolition. £60,000 2yo (April breeze-ups); half-brother to five winners but others appeal more. |
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11th (5)  (100/1 -300%)Mission In Malton |
100/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Mission In Malton 100/1, Foaled April 16. 38,000 gns yearling, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to very smart 6f winner Sense of Duty and 1¼m-1½m winner Sanction. Dam 1m winner. Makes debut; half-brother to a Group 3 winner but U Sure Do looks his yard's chief hope. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
U Sure Do, touched off at odds of 125/1 on his Haydock debut, appeals as a leading contender with improvement on the cards, but SHAMAL WIND gets the vote. Related to a host of smart individuals, most notably dual Group 1 scorer Dream Of Dreams, Hugo Palmer's newcomer looks the type to do well this season and it would come as no surprise were he to make an immediate impact. Karl Burke is doubly represented with Tiger Mask and Cracking Man, who both merit respect.
U SURE DO showed plenty of ability when very nearly causing a surprise at a huge price at Haydock recently and sets quite a high standard. Tiger Mask caught the eye when over 2 lengths behind the selection in the same race so must be respected from a yard that won this 2 years ago with subsequent Group 3 winner Cold Case. Richard Fahey has a good record in this and Tuscan Point looks the pick of his 3 runners.
Preference is for the well-bred newcomer SHAMAL WIND for Hugo Palmer, whose 2yos are going well. Tiger Mask 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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(10)  (10/1 -67%)Hale End |
10/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Hale End 10/1, Doubled his tally at Newcastle in January and proved at least as good as ever when scoring at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 4 weeks ago by length from Boy Douglas, impressing with his strength at the finish returned to a shorter trip. 4 lb higher and looks sure to go well again. Got up close home in a big field at Thirsk latest; in the shake-up if backing up that run. |
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(1)  (16/1 -14%)Dingle |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Dingle 16/1, Better known as an all-weather performer nowadays and was below form at Redcar (8f, good) last month, not going well when short of room 1f out. Others look more solid. In good form on AW earlier this year but 0-13 on turf and this is a warm race. |
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(15)  (22/1 -10%)Utilis |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Utilis 22/1, Yet to win a race but ran as well as could be expected after 7 months off when 3 lengths tenth of 16 to Hale End in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good to firm) 4 weeks ago. His task is to now build on that effort. 0-13 but kept on into mid-division over 1m at Thirsk latest; the extra furlong may suit. |
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1st (4)  (22/1 -10%)Pisanello |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Pisanello 22/1, Low-key start to the campaign, ninth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, good) just over a fortnight ago. Now below his last winning mark if he can revive but others more persuasive. Well handicapped on last year's form but has struggled to get competitive this season. |
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2nd (8)  (5/1 +0%)Boy Douglas |
5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Boy Douglas 5/1, Confirmed the promise of his reappearance in going one better at Ayr (8f, good) 12 days ago, edging ahead close home. Less exposed than most in this field, he could have more to offer. Lightly raced 4yo who has been in fine form this season following an absence. |
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3rd (13)  (100/1 -1011%)Mostawaa |
100/1(-1011%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Mostawaa 100/1, Won this race last year (from 2 lb higher) but struggled to get competitive in Meydan earlier this year. Dropped in the weights again and not without each-way hope back on home soil. Returns from a break but he's 2lb lower than when making all in this last year. |
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4th (6)  (22/1 -214%)Zozimus |
22/1(-214%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Zozimus 22/1, Just the one win from 36 runs but arrives in form, finishing runner-up for a second consecutive start at Beverley (8.4f, soft) last month. Threatening to come good soon. Very hard to win with but has gone close the last twice; could be bang there once more. |
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5th (9)  (9/1 +0%)Clear Angel |
9/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Clear Angel 9/1, Encouraging first couple of efforts this season but lost his unbeaten record at Wetherby 12 days ago, never involved from a poor draw. Dropped 1 lb for that effort and can get back on track. The big-field scenario and return to slower ground could make everything click. |
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6th (12)  (14/1 +36%)No Nay Nicki |
14/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) No Nay Nicki 14/1, Thirsk winner towards the back end of last season but has returned with a couple of low-key efforts this term, well beaten at this track (7f, good) 3 weeks ago. Hood refitted and heads back up in trip so the sole mare in the line-up merits consideration if back on her A-game. Below par on both starts this season but is on last winning mark and the hood could help. |
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7th (16)  (100/1 -300%)Cisco Disco |
100/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Cisco Disco 100/1, Shaped as if he would be sharper for the run after 11 months off when 7½ lengths seventh of 10 to Boy Douglas at Ayr (8f, good) 12 days ago. Drops another 1 lb and this run should reveal what ability remains. His recent comeback wasn't devoid of spark and slow ground could aid his cause. |
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8th (14)  (80/1 -400%)Harswell Duke |
80/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Harswell Duke 80/1, Last win came at the start of last season and it could be that he's going off the boil after an intensive start to this campaign, well beaten at Leicester (8.2f, good to soft) just under 3 weeks ago. Others make more appeal. Placed three times in a row in April but not at the same level the last twice. |
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9th (17)  (25/1 +0%)Poet's Dawn |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Poet's Dawn 25/1, C&D winner back at the start of his career who looks to be steadily finding his feet this term, not at his best when seventh of 9 at Beverley (8.4f, soft) last month. Has dropped back down to his last winning mark but the suspicion is he'll prove vulnerable to younger legs. Won this in 2019; mixed form this year and others are more compelling. |
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10th (7)  (100/1 -525%)John Chard Vc |
100/1(-525%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) John Chard Vc 100/1, Winner of 7f Leicester novice at 2 yrs and back on track following a quiet start to last season when fourth in a big-field Goodwood handicap (1m, soft) 10 months ago. Has since left Clive Cox and a watching brief is advised on return. Returns from absence but this lightly raced 4yo makes his stable debut off a handy mark. |
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11th (11)  (80/1 -400%)Barley |
80/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Barley 80/1, Losing run is mounting up and looked a hard ride back down in grade when fourth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, soft) last month. Mark shouldn't be a problem, but his attitude may well be. Fair efforts on two of last three starts and edging down weights; not ruled out each-way. |
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12th (3)  (50/1 -400%)Orbaan |
50/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Orbaan 50/1, Losing run mounting up but probably remained in form when ninth of 15 at Epsom (8.5f, soft) just over 2 weeks ago. 1 of 3 for David O'Meara yard (also represented by Pisanello and Zozimus). No threat at Epsom last time but encouraging run previously and back down in grade today. |
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13th (5)  (80/1 -789%)Theme Park |
80/1(-789%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Theme Park 80/1, 7f AW winner for Sir Michael Stoute who ran his best race for present stable (having been gelded) when second here over 7.8f last September. Showed the benefit of a recent run when fifth of 16 at this course (10.2f, good) just over 4 weeks ago and not taken lightly in this grade. Twice runner-up over 1m here last year; good 1m2f run here latest; this trip may be ideal. |
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14th (2)  (100/1 -1567%)Titan Rock |
100/1(-1567%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Titan Rock 100/1, Had a first-time hood on and capitalised on a falling mark in a higher grade than need be in 14-runner event at Thirsk (8f, soft) 6 weeks ago, staying on to lead final 50 yds. Up 3 lb but remains well treated on old form, so he's high on the shortlist. Won at Thirsk last month in a first-time hood (retained) and he's on the shortlist. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A typically competitive big-field handicap sees a chance taken on HALE END, who won more cosily than the one-length winning margin may suggest over 1m at Thirsk and a repeat of that effort could see him defy a 4lb rise in the ratings. His stable companion Boy Douglas (second) reopposes after confirming the form when scoring subsequently over 1m at Ayr earlier this month and he appears likely to challenge once more. John Chard Vc is also of interest.
HALE END doubled his tally for the year at Thirsk 4 weeks ago, and given his strength at the finish, Michael Dods's 4-y-o is fancied to defy a 4 lb rise in the weights back over this longer trip at the expense of Titan Rock, who capitalised on a falling mark sporting first-time headgear at Thirsk 6 weeks ago and should be bang there again provided the hood works equally well. Theme Park, Orbaan and last year's winner Mostawaa are just a handful of others to consider, too.
The big-field scenario will suit CLEAR ANGEL and he can make amends for his unlucky fourth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster in April.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(4)  (16/1 -14%)Abate |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Abate 16/1, Enjoyed a most productive 2023 campaign and hasn't done much wrong in 4 starts since returning to action in April, most recently chasing home International Girl at Ripon. 3 lb better off with that rival here and he's an each-way player. Three wins at 5f/6f in 2023; running well in defeat this year; others better treated. |
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(15)  (18/1 -80%)Rock Opera |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Rock Opera 18/1, Latest win at Southwell in January and best effort since when failing by a whisker at Nottingham (6f, good) recently. 2 lb nudge for that near miss fair enough and he has to enter calculations. On latest winning mark (AW); just edged out back on turf latest; progress needed. |
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1st (8)  (11/2 +21%)Holkham Bay |
11/2(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Holkham Bay 11/2, In good form on the AW towards the end of last year and has continued the good work returned to turf this season, finishing second at Ascot prior to again hitting the crossbar when just touched off by Tiriac over this C&D. Another bold show on the cards. Both wins on AW but two close calls on turf of late, lost out last stride over C&D latest. |
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2nd (17)  (16/1 -100%)Dark Side Thunder |
16/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Dark Side Thunder 16/1, Won 3 times in 2023 and added to his tally when narrowly prevailing at Southwell in March. Yet to strike on turf but he didn't do much wrong when fourth of 26 at Ascot (6f, good to firm) last month and should give another good account. Good AW record; acts on grass but this is a tough race in which to break his turf duck. |
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3rd (6)  (9/2 +36%)Tiriac |
9/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Tiriac 9/2, Made the frame on several occasions last season and made it third time lucky this time round at Windsor (6f, heavy). Duly followed up off 6 lb higher on better ground over this C&D 3 weeks ago and he's high on the list, despite a further 5 lb rise. Improved sprinter this year, getting up late to win over C&D (good to soft); more to come. |
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4th (12)  (28/1 -12%)Roundhay Park |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Roundhay Park 28/1, Hit the target 3 times last year, including over this C&D, and back on-song when runner-up at Ripon (6f, good to firm) on penultimate start. However, he was safely held back here in the handicap won by Tiriac 3 weeks ago and others make more appeal. Dual C&D winner; back on the same mark as his August win; well beaten here latest. |
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5th (19)  (22/1 -38%)Danzan |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Danzan 22/1, 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, safely held here the last twice and likely to come up short once again. Latest 6f win in 2022; seen more often at 7f now but below best at that trip of late. |
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6th (20)  (16/1 -33%)Trilby |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Trilby 16/1, Bagged 6f handicaps at Catterick and Haydock in April and wasn't beaten far when sixth in the big-field C&D contest won by Tiriac last month. Probably weighed up to his best at present. Two ready 6f wins for this yard; creditable 6th from poor draw over C&D latest; wants rain. |
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7th (22)  (40/1 -100%)Music Society |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Music Society 40/1, Losing run stretches back to October 2022 and while he's slipped to a dangerous mark, chances are that this 9-y-o will find a few too good. Taken a chunky drop in the weights over the last year; not yet found his form in 2024. |
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8th (1)  (100/1 -525%)Good Karma |
100/1(-525%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Good Karma 100/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who bagged a Wolverhampton maiden at 2 yrs and built on that when defying a penalty on return at Newbury last year. Disappointing on each of his 3 subsequent starts, though, and and needs to get back on track now dropped to 6f with cheekpieces added. Handicap career nosedived of late; now tries a drop to 6f with first-time headgear fitted. |
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9th (5)  (10/1 +17%)Another Investment |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Another Investment 10/1, In good form in 7f handicaps here early last summer, winning one in good style off a 5 lb lower mark 12 months ago. Back to form when finding just one too good at Doncaster (6f, good) recently, albeit he again didn't fully convince with his finishing effort. Impressive over 7f here last June, and good 2nd latest, but has a modest strike-rate. |
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10th (3)  (100/1 -900%)International Girl |
100/1(-900%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) International Girl 100/1, Failed to get her head in front in 2023 but back in the winning groove on second start of this season at Ripon (6f, good to firm) where she proved 1¼ lengths too strong for Abate. Joe Leavy's claim negates the 4 lb rise she picked up and likely to be on the premises. C&D winner; better than ever with recent 6f win at Ripon; on a career-high mark now. |
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11th (21)  (66/1 -560%)Ghathanfar |
66/1(-560%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Ghathanfar 66/1, Losing run mounting up but has slipped down the weights and knocking on the door of late, placed in handicaps at Windsor and at Catterick the last twice (all at 6f on good/good to firm). Effective at this course and he has strong each-way claims. Running well in defeat but up in grade and his last win was nearly two years ago. |
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12th (16)  (50/1 -52%)Sparkling Red |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Sparkling Red 50/1, Dual 5f winner who ran best race yet reverting to front-running tactics when second at Redcar in September. Not in the same form since, though, and she looks up against it. Both wins at 5f; stays 6f but hasn't been finishing with much conviction this year. |
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13th (2)  (100/1 -900%)Lucky Man |
100/1(-900%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Lucky Man 100/1, Last season was a struggle but made a good start to this campaign when going close at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) and latest success was gained over this C&D off 6 lb higher in September 2022. One to consider. Major player in C&D handicaps in 2022; last year was a washout; good 2nd on return. |
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14th (13)  (66/1 -230%)Roach Power |
66/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Roach Power 66/1, Ended 2023 on the up with victories at Thirsk and Haydock but efforts so far this time round leave much to be desired. Two useful wins on testing ground in September but has made a slow start to this season. |
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15th (14)  (100/1 -614%)Muscika |
100/1(-614%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Muscika 100/1, Dual C&D winner who has been knocking on the door on the AW since the turn of the year, placed off this mark in 6f handicaps at Lingfield and Wolverhampton the last twice. Place possibilities. Two C&D wins but 8lb higher than latest turf win, at Epsom in August; up against it. |
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16th (9)  (50/1 -100%)Rock Of England |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Rock Of England 50/1, Successful twice for Edward Bethell in 2023 but hasn't shown much in 2 starts for new yard this season. Needs to bounce back with the visor refitted. Two 6f handicap wins in 2023; well held in 2024; should be sharper for refitted visor. |
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17th (11)  (100/1 -300%)Equiano Springs |
100/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Equiano Springs 100/1, Got the better of Abate when scoring at Newmarket last summer and ended 2023 with a good effort in defeat behind that rival at the same course. Entitled to come on for Doncaster reappearance spin but this 10-y-o looks vulnerable all the same. Last six turf wins at 6f on the two Newmarket courses; doesn't stand out this time. |
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18th (7)  (25/1 -79%)It Just Takes Time |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) It Just Takes Time 25/1, Won twice off higher marks last term and positive start to present campaign when second in a big-field Doncaster handicap (6f, soft) in April. However, followed that with a below-par effort at Newcastle and he's probably worth taking on. Mixed 2023 form after early 6f wins but well treated on best efforts; has good run in him. |
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19th (10)  (100/1 -300%)The Ridler |
100/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) The Ridler 100/1, Royal Ascot winner at 2 yrs but well below that level since and he was never in the hunt on return (first run since being gelded) at Doncaster a fortnight ago. Won Group 2 as 2yo; nothing doing in 2023; fair return; dropping fast down weights. |
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20th (18)  (66/1 -500%)Digital |
66/1(-500%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Digital 66/1, Regained the winning thread on fifth start for this yard at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) recently. Remains on a workable mark up 3 lb and return to 6f won't be a problem, so he's worthy of consideration. Ended losing turf run over 5f last week; long time since he was prominent over 6f on turf. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
MUSCIKA was only beaten three-quarters of a length into third at Wolverhampton on his latest appearance and this consistent veteran can stake another bold claim off the same mark. Lucky Man is feared most off an unaltered rating after his second at Thirsk on his seasonal reappearance, while Holkham Bay isn't easily ruled out and is fancied to turn the tables on his hat-trick seeking C&D conqueror Tiriac on 1lb better terms.
A first win on turf beckons for DARK SIDE THUNDER, who boasts a fine strike rate on the all-weather and he put in a good shift returned to turf when fourth at Ascot. The runner-up in that handicap, Holkham Bay, renews rivalry and he is feared most having hit the crossbar again when narrowly outpointed by Tiriac over C&D, a rival he now meets on 1 lb better terms. Lucky Man and Rock Opera are others to consider, along with Ghathanfar.
Tiriac and Holkham Bay are respected on their recent C&D form but LUCKY MAN looked on the way back at Thirsk and gets the vote.
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