There were 55 Races on Saturday 13th July 2024 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Wexford, 7 races at Navan, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at York, 6 races at Chester, 6 races at Salisbury, 7 races at Hamilton, 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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(4)  (3/1 +14%)Elnajmm |
3/1(+14%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Elnajmm 3/1, Improving 4-y-o who proved a complete class apart when landing gamble in 1m Newcastle handicap on his return a fortnight ago having been gelded, needing just one tap of the whip to maintain his advantage late on. Up 10 lb but there could be lots more to come. Obvious claims. Unexposed 4yo who won easily on recent handicap debut on AW; 10lb rise may not stop him. |
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(12)  (20/1 -25%)Stone Soldier |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Stone Soldier 20/1, Multiple winner earlier in his career and best effort for a while back from 5 months off when fourth in big-field 7f handicap here 4 weeks ago. Couldn't rule out off the same mark if building on that. Close fourth of 17 over 7f here last month; that trip may suit best nowadays. |
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1st (8)  (4/1 +53%)Blue For You |
4/1(+53%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Blue For You 4/1, Yard have a tremendous record in this race and having been second in this in 2022 before winning at the Ebor Meeting he landed a gamble in good style 12 months ago. As last year he was well held in last month's Royal Hunt Cup, but has been dropped a very tempting 4 lb. Obvious claims. Down the field elsewhere the last twice but has a good record in this race; respected. |
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2nd (1)  (7/1 +22%)Northern Express |
7/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Northern Express 7/1, Credit to connections and usually goes well here, going down narrowly in C&D handicap in May. Good fifth in the Buckingham Palace and can't be dismissed. Three-time course winner who went close over C&D in May; every chance he'll be bang there. |
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3rd (6)  (17/2 +47%)Ron O |
17/2(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Ron O 17/2, Been a fine servant for his owner/trainer, following up his Redcar win with another career best in a stronger race here back over 1¼m last month, his speed for shorter proving a key asset how things went. This is even tougher up 6 lb but dangerous to dismiss. Has won his last two and 6lb rise for course win may not prevent another big performance. |
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4th (16)  (28/1 -75%)Sailthisshipalone |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Sailthisshipalone 28/1, Game winner at Thirsk last summer and ended 2-y-o campaign on the up, second in a 7f novice here that worked out well. Probably needed Chester return in May and this should reveal more. Went close in 2yo sales race here last October; could improve for last month's comeback. |
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5th (14)  (14/1 +30%)Cuban Tiger |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Cuban Tiger 14/1, Won a 1m AW listed race at Newcastle on Good Friday but well held in hot handicaps on turf the last twice, seemingly going off too hard in the Britannia. More needed. 3yo AW Listed win in March but down the field all three runs since (turf the last twice). |
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6th (13)  (33/1 -65%)Austrian Theory |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Austrian Theory 33/1, Scored over extended 1m at Epsom last June for Charlie Johnston and having come on for his return chased home Elnajmm (beaten 3¾ lengths in third) at Newcastle. 4 lb below last winning mark so well treated if able to use that as a springboard for a full revival. Encouraging third to Elnajmm on AW on second stable start; each-way chance once more. |
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7th (3)  (16/1 -45%)La Trinidad |
16/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) La Trinidad 16/1, Has had issues at the stalls but no problem when landing 1m Redcar handicap 3 weeks ago, deserving some extra credit having not enjoyed the smoothest of passages. A regular here, winning this in 2021, and not dismissed after 4 lb rise. Won this in 2021 and at Redcar last time; on a career-high mark but an each-way player. |
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8th (10)  (22/1 -83%)Brunch |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Brunch 22/1, C&D winner who made a promising return when a strong-finishing fourth in 1m Nottingham handicap, but disappointing behind Elnajmm at Newcastle next time. 2 lb drop will help and has a good record here. Two-time course winner; unlucky fourth on reappearance but soundly beaten on AW last time. |
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9th (15)  (40/1 -21%)Yermanthere |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Yermanthere 40/1, Useful handicapper in Ireland but well held in 2 runs for new yard last month and needs more. Two duck-eggs so far for new yard but well handicapped and not a forlorn hope. |
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10th (5)  (50/1 -52%)Rhythm Master |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Rhythm Master 50/1, Smart on his day, his very best efforts coming on AW. Stamina to prove starting out for new yard after 10 months off and probably best watched on first run at York. Makes stable debut on a competitive mark, but in a tough race and he lacks a recent run. |
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11th (2)  (22/1 +12%)Rhoscolyn |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Rhoscolyn 22/1, Fine record over 7f/1m in the mud, proving at least as good as ever when landing 7f Epsom handicap (for the second time) in May. Not in the same form on firm ground in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot, but no surprise to see him bounce back. Won at Epsom in May but hasn't shone on his three previous visits to York. |
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12th (11)  (11/4 +61%)Telemark |
11/4(+61%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Telemark 11/4, Useful winning juvenile and, with tongue strap applied, left behind his handicap/return when doubling his tally at Thirsk (7f, good) 4 weeks ago, well on top at the finish. Now takes on his elders for the first time and could have more to offer. Won at Thirsk in second handicap and this unexposed 3yo could play another leading role. |
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13th (7)  (18/1 -50%)Empirestateofmind |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Empirestateofmind 18/1, Without a win last season but proved consistent in the main, placed 3 times in good 1m handicaps. Gone well here in the past but might need this after 9 months off/wind op. First run of the season but has had wind op and is on a handy mark; not ruled out. |
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14th (9)  (33/1 +0%)Imperial Fighter |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Imperial Fighter 33/1, Third in Irish 2000 Guineas in 2022 but has largely struggled since, including in 2 runs for this yard this season. Third in Irish 2,000 Guineas in 2022 but well beaten on both starts this year. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Blue For You has been out of luck so far this term but David O'Meara's gelding is now 4lb lower than when landing the corresponding race 12 months ago, and he must feature prominently in calculations. La Trinidad won this in 2021 and his recent Redcar victory suggests another bold showing is likely. The unexposed ELNAJMM was a commanding winner on his handicap bow last month, though, and given that he ought to improve further, a 10lb hike might not be enough to prevent him from going in again.
ELNAJMM boasts some strong 3-y-o form and won as his rider liked on his handicap debut/return at Newcastle a fortnight ago. There is more to come and he can follow up. Last year's winner Blue For You has a great record here, is likely to be primed for this, and is 4 lb lower after a similar campaign. 3-y-o Telemark and La Trinidad are a couple of others to consider.
The revolves around the lightly raced 4yo ELNAJMM, who was very impressive on his reappearance at Newcastle (1m, AW) 16 days ago.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(3)  (9/1 -20%)Emaraaty Ana |
9/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Emaraaty Ana 9/1, 2018 Gimcrack winner who has also been placed in 2 Nunthorpes here. Not the force of old for all he landed a big payday in local Group 3 at Doha in February for this yard. Should have come on for return in the King Charles at Royal Ascot and this is obviously easier. Wouldn't dismiss. Well below par at Royal Ascot last month and ground softer than good could be a problem. |
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(8)  (25/1 +0%)We Never Stop |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) We Never Stop 25/1, Seemingly all the better for first-time cheekpieces and a drop to 5f as he made all in good style in Redcar handicap 3 weeks ago, drawing clear well inside final furlong. This is a lot tougher. Drop to 5f seemed to suit last time; open to further progress but he's up sharply in grade. |
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1st (7)  (15/8 +46%)Starlust |
15/8(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Starlust 15/8, Three-time winner over 6f at 2 yrs and cracking efforts on both starts over 5f, not beaten far by Big Evs in America and producing a really smart handicap performance against older rivals in C&D contest in May. Not so good in the Commonwealth Cup fitted with blinkers but plenty to like back here. No joy over 6f at Royal Ascot but a convincing C&D winner the time before; interesting. |
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2nd (5)  (4/1 +20%)Rogue Lightning |
4/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Rogue Lightning 4/1, Had a good 3-y-o season, improving to win 3 times and going close and unlucky in the Abbaye, but following a £1,000,000 sale has a few questions to answer after heavy defeats in the Temple Stakes and King Charles. Down in class here at least. Could bounce back. Major improver as 3yo but disappointing twice this season; suddenly has something to prove. |
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3rd (2)  (14/1 -17%)Democracy Dilemma |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Democracy Dilemma 14/1, Free-going front runner who resumed winning ways at Chester in May and more than backed that up with a brace of cracking runner-up efforts in handicap company (in Epsom Dash latterly). Probably did too much at Haydock last time and not dismissed on first run at a track that should suit his style. Has possibilities on fine second in Epsom "Dash" but ran poorly the following week. |
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4th (4)  (16/1 +0%)Korker |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Korker 16/1, Dual winner towards the end of last season but his issues at the stalls have stopped him fulfilling his full potential. Squeak on his fourth to Clarendon House in C&D handicap at the Dante Meeting for all it's not been great since. Six-time 5f winner; can blow the start but he's a serious player on his best form. |
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5th (1)  (66/1 -2833%)Clarendon House |
66/1(-2833%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Clarendon House 66/1, Blotted his copybook in the Epsom Dash (virtually refused to race) but everything to like about his victories either side of that in hot C&D handicap and Cork listed contest. Sets the standard but easy to have some doubts at the odds. C&D scorer in May; clearcut winner of Cork Listed race last time; commands major respect. |
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6th (6)  (100/1 -203%)Grandlad |
100/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Grandlad 100/1, Unable to dominate in the 3-y-o Dash at Epsom but it's all positive of late otherwise, coming clear in good style in Goodwood handicap 3 weeks ago. This is a big step up. 3-6; easy winner of Goodwood handicap three weeks ago; faces much sterner assigment here. |
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7th (9)  (100/1 -614%)Yefimenko |
100/1(-614%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Yefimenko 100/1, Promising filly who landed the odds with the minimum of fuss in a very fast time in 5f Bellewstown maiden last week, making all in fine style. Ominous that she is very quickly upped in class on just her third start. Interesting. Promising start, improving on debut form when winning 5f maiden; in much deeper here. |
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Having all but refused to race in the Dash at Epsom last month, CLARENDON HOUSE was able to atone in a Listed race at Cork next time out. He was really impressive when scoring over C&D in May and is fancied to take all of the beating. Starlust failed to make an impact in the Commonwealth Cup last time but he can fare better in these calmer waters, while similar comments apply to Emaraaty Ana and Rogue Lightning.
STARLUST's two best performances have come over 5f and he battered his older rivals in a handicap here in May. His subsequent Commonwealth Cup effort can be overlooked and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back with a huge run. Clarendon House, who resumed winning ways at Cork last time, is a big player if on his best behaviour. Unexposed Irish filly Yefimenko and Emaraaty Ana, a former Gimcrack winner, are dangerous.
The value may lie with KORKER who can reverse earlier C&D form with Clarendon House if getting away on terms.
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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(16)  (20/1 +20%)Flying Frontier |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Flying Frontier 20/1, Won maiden/novice events on turf last June and resumed with an encouraging run at Sandown, probably needing it after 9 months off and shaping better than the distance beaten suggests. Remains a smart prospect for top-end handicaps like this and one to note back up in trip. Lightly raced 4yo who could have more to offer now back up in trip on second run of season. |
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(12)  (33/1 -32%)Marhaba The Champ |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Marhaba The Champ 33/1, Improved model last season, winning competitive handicaps at both the Dante/Ebor Festivals here. Not fired in 2 starts this time around (including here first occasion) but dangerous to dismiss, particularly if the ground dries out. Two handicap wins here last year but has struggled on his last three starts (one here). |
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1st (7)  (17/2 +39%)Enfjaar |
17/2(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Enfjaar 17/2, Good record fresh, successful first time up again in Chelmsford handicap over this trip 3 weeks ago having been gelded. Must kick on from that now (didn't last season), but still unexposed and could be set for a big run under a penalty. Won readily at Chelmsford; could be well treated under penalty if confirming that promise. |
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2nd (2)  (14/1 -100%)Botanical |
14/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Botanical 14/1, Well found in the betting when an easy winner of C&D handicap on return. Possibly unsuited by the firmish conditions when disappointing in the Wolferton 25 days ago and far too soon to write off. Disappointing at Royal Ascot but on fast ground; impressive in C&D handicap previously. |
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3rd (20)  (80/1 -220%)Tony Montana |
80/1(-220%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Tony Montana 80/1, Resumed with victories in Chester and Windsor handicaps over this trip but found the Duke of Edinburgh all too much last month and this isn't much easier. Two wins in May; retains potential despite Royal Ascot flop, but hard to be confident here. |
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4th (11)  (20/1 +20%)Kingfisher King |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Kingfisher King 20/1, Scored at Salisbury on just his second start last year and couple of respectable efforts in handicaps to end the campaign. Still unexposed starting out second campaign for top yard but suspect he'll find this trip on the sharp side. No impact last autumn in first two handicaps but trainer has good record in this race. |
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5th (10)  (12/1 -33%)Epic Poet |
12/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Epic Poet 12/1, Smart in France. Disappointed in 3 outings for the Meade stable last year but quickly back on track for David O'Meara, finishing an excellent second in Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot. Drops back in trip and drawn high but probably just a matter of time before he wins a good handicap. Big player. Runner-up in Royal Ascot handicap and remains well treated on his old French form. |
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6th (22)  (66/1 -100%)Euchen Glen |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Euchen Glen 66/1, 2018 winner who showed he's still capable of useful form when snapping a losing run at Ayr (13f) a fortnight ago. Fourth in last year's Ebor off 3 lb higher but surprising if he's up to regaining his crown 6 years on. 11yo who snapped long losing run at Ayr latest; won this in 2018; not ruled out each-way. |
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7th (18)  (20/1 +0%)Remaadd |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Remaadd 20/1, Fairly useful 1m juvenile winner who returned with an excellent third in the Sandown Classic Trial. Folded tamely in listed race there next time though and faces a stiff introduction to handicaps with tongue tie reached for now. Sole 3yo in the field; third in Group 3 Classic Trial in April and not ruled out. |
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8th (14)  (50/1 -100%)Take Heart |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Take Heart 50/1, Dual winner last term and good efforts in Cork handicaps the last twice. Cheekpieces go on and yard's runners can never be dismissed here. One to consider. In good form at Cork the last twice; this lightly raced 4yo is open to further improvement. |
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9th (8)  (50/1 -100%)Dual Identity |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Dual Identity 50/1, Added to his fine Sandown record when taking 1m handicap in May and good runs there twice since. Unlucky loser in the 2022 Cambridgeshire and interesting on first run at York under good 5 lb claimer. Sandown specialist but arrives in good form and not ruled out on first visit here. |
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10th (9)  (50/1 -52%)Kihavah |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Kihavah 50/1, Thrived last summer and has carried on the good work this term, including a fine second at the Dante Meeting here. Has a great record at York over 1½m (form figures of 165112) and drops back in trip now but it seems sure to be strongly-run and he's of interest at a big price. The drop back in trip poses a question but he has a fine record here; each-way chance. |
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11th (3)  (80/1 -1131%)Liberty Lane |
80/1(-1131%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Liberty Lane 80/1, Won big-field 1m Doncaster handicap in September and strong at the finish when taking 9f Newmarket handicap in May. Much better than bare result at Epsom (finished with running left) and contender here despite his high draw. Looked good when winning at Newmarket then suffered torrid passage when seventh at Epsom. |
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12th (1)  (40/1 -150%)Astro King |
40/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Astro King 40/1, Inspired buy by connections, second in this last year before winning a nice prize at the Ebor meeting and the Cambridgeshire in September. Not seen to best effect the last twice and wouldn't rule out back in a handicap despite his big mark. Excelled in big-field handicaps last year - runner-up in this and winning the Cesarewitch. |
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13th (21)  (100/1 -52%)Loyal Touch |
100/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Loyal Touch 100/1, Steadily progressive this year and scored on turf for just the second time when edging out Box To Box at Chester over this trip last month. Not so good in stronger race at Newcastle next time though and more needed off revised mark under penalty here. Two wins this year but there's a suspicion today's assignment will prove too competitive. |
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14th (23)  (25/1 +0%)Crack Shot |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (23) Crack Shot 25/1, Progressive at 3 yrs and made a winning return at Newmarket in May. Fourth to Dual Identity at Sandown next time and notable how strong in the betting he was when down the field in the Hunt Cup latest (raced away from main action). Could have a bigger performance in him over this longer trip. Won competitive 1m handicap at Newmarket in May but hasn't threatened since. |
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15th (19)  (66/1 -100%)Machete |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Machete 66/1, Shaped well on debut for this yard when fourth in the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar n May and excuses twice since. Well treated on pick of his French form and just the sort David O'Meara will find the key to at some point. Excuses the last twice and well treated on last season's best French form; a possible. |
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16th (15)  (40/1 -150%)Paradias |
40/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Paradias 40/1, Won at Sandown last summer and good efforts in top handicaps next 3 starts, including here over further. Resumed on the level with an excellent second at Epsom and this probably isn't beyond him. Returned from break with good second at Epsom and he's an each-way contender once more. |
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17th (4)  (100/1 -1233%)Haunted Dream |
100/1(-1233%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Haunted Dream 100/1, Tremendously admirable individual, not having had a significant break since the start of 2023 but turning up and running his race every time, including when second in the Wolferton last month. Third in this last year and set to go well again despite high draw. Better than ever the last twice (Listed 2nd at Royal Ascot latest); firmly in calculations. |
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18th (13)  (100/1 -525%)Box To Box |
100/1(-525%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Box To Box 100/1, Fine record at Chester, his last 4 wins coming there. Placed 3 times in Bahrain during the winter and just about better than ever when going close back at Chester the last twice, much closer to the good pace than Loyal Touch last time and doing well. Player under excellent apprentice. Career-best form when second at Chester the last twice, but that's his favourite course. |
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19th (6)  (66/1 -164%)Penzance |
66/1(-164%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Penzance 66/1, Progressed at a rate of knots on AW over the winter, winning 4 times over this trip and good second of 14 at Newcastle on Good Friday. Entitled to strip a little fitter for first run in 11 weeks here last month and no surprise to see a big run from low draw. Thrived on AW after joining this yard; could improve for last month's sixth of 17 over C&D. |
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20th (5)  (80/1 -60%)Killybegs Warrior |
80/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Killybegs Warrior 80/1, Won a valuable handicap over this trip at Newmarket last summer and some smart efforts in defeat subsequently. Seems to be in a bit of a lull for now, though runners from this yard can bounce back when least expected. Edging down the weights but has finished down the field on his last three starts. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
A wide-open contest and only a tentative vote can go to FLYING FRONTIER. James Tate's charge chased home a couple of useful types at the end of last season and there was encouragement to be taken from his Sandown reappearance. The unexposed son of Farhh ought to relish the step back up in trip, while the likely strong pace will also suit. Runner-up in the Wolferton, Haunted Dream is of interest returned to handicaps, while Epic Poet, Enfjaar, Liberty Lane and Paradias are just a handful of others to consider.
Stall 22 is a potential concern but EPIC POET, well treated on his French form, looks sure to land a top handicap for David O'Meara following his excellent second in the Duke of Edinburgh and he gets the vote in a typically wide-open John Smith's Cup. The admirable Haunted Dream and Kihavah, at bigger odds. are live contenders, with Penzance and Liberty Lane also towards the top of the shortlist.
Royal Ascot runner-up EPIC POET (nap) remains well handicapped on his French form and is just the type his trainer excels with.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (7/1 +7%)Alsakib |
7/1(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Alsakib 7/1, Developed into a smart performer in 2023, winning 4 times, including a couple of valuable handicaps, and best effort this term with his sights lowered when fourth in the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot, showing previously unseen depths of stamina to do best of those positioned a long way back. Worked his way into a creditable fourth of 16 in 1m6f handicap at Royal Ascot; bit to find. |
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2nd (1)  (7/2 -5%)Al Qareem |
7/2(-5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Al Qareem 7/2, Smart course winner who ran well in the John Porter on return but not so good since, fading in Chantilly Group 2 6 weeks ago. This isn't a strong Group 3 and classy performer could bounce back with a big run. Peak efforts at about 1m4f but he's won over 1m7f; a leading contender if he's at his best. |
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3rd (8)  (80/1 -142%)Wise Eagle |
80/1(-142%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Wise Eagle 80/1, Placed in 2m Ascot Group 3 last term but has struggled since, albeit not knocked about in Haydock handicap 5 weeks ago. Back up in trip/class now. Missed the second half of 2023; two handicaps this year don't suggest he's about to strike. |
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4th (6)  (9/2 -29%)Salt Bay |
9/2(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Salt Bay 9/2, Has just a debut win to his name but good efforts in the John Porter and C&D listed race this term, just unable to peg back Klondike after that one stole a bit of a march on him here last time. Respected. Stayed on well when back-to-form, short-head second to Klondike in Listed race here (1m6f). |
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5th (7)  (100/1 -809%)Tashkhan |
100/1(-809%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Tashkhan 100/1, Smart stayer who signed off for 2023 with a solid third in the Prix Royal-Oak at Longchamp. No show in the Northumberland Plate on return last month but could fare better now. Perhaps AW provides an excuse for Northumberland Plate reappearance; best in the mud. |
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6th (5)  (100/1 -3233%)Klondike |
100/1(-3233%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Klondike 100/1, Found a bit more improvement under a fine ride as he gained a first win since his debut in C&D listed contest 4 weeks ago, all out from Salt Bay. Unexposed over this sort of trip and no surprise to see him go well again. 4yo with just six races; made all in 1m6f Listed race here, holding Salt Bay by short head. |
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7th (4)  (100/1 -614%)Deauville Legend |
100/1(-614%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Deauville Legend 100/1, Won the Great Voltigeur here at 3 yrs before an excellent fourth in the Melbourne Cup. However, hasn't looked the same horse since, an element again of going through the motions in listed race at Newmarket a fortnight ago. 2024 form does not look good enough, flattering to deceive 2f out in Listed race latest. |
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8th (3)  (100/1 -614%)Chesspiece |
100/1(-614%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Chesspiece 100/1, Progressed well to win handicap here and Hamilton listed race last year. Promising return in the John Porter but well beaten in the Henry II at Sandown 7 weeks ago. Not disgraced on reappearance but ran a shocker in another Group 3 next time. |
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Klondike beat Salt Bay (second) by a short head in the Ebor Grand Cup over track and trip last month, but the latter arguably has more scope for improvement over this distance and could reverse the form. However, they could both be up against it to deny DEAUVILLE LEGEND the win. James Ferguson's five-year-old took the Great Voltigeur here in 2022 and he produced a much better effort to finish third in the Fred Archer at Newmarket last time. Al Qareem is another to note.
KLONDIKE and Salt Bay were 1-2 in a C&D listed race 4 weeks ago and might be the pair to focus on, with Klondike taken to confirm the form over Ralph Beckett's charge. The classy Al Qareem could bounce back with a big run.
There was only a short head to spare for KLONDIKE when he beat Salt Bay in a C&D Listed race, but he can confirm superiority.
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)  (7/2 +36%)The Flying Seagull |
7/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) The Flying Seagull 7/2, Has shown himself to be suited by Chester's sharp contours, solid placed efforts first 2 starts there prior to a thoroughly decisive all-the-way success in a good-ground 6f maiden a fortnight ago. Will be a major player on this nursery debut if he goes to post. Engaged 6.05 Chester Friday. Made all in Chester maiden but below form in a novice on good to soft there yesterday. |
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1st (11)  (16/1 -60%)East Tyrone |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) East Tyrone 16/1, Clear of the rest when second in a 4-runner Doncaster maiden on debut, but the pair that finished behind him there haven't done much for the form since (neither has the winner in truth) and, in any case, he has failed to progress in 2 subsequent starts. Yard has landed this race twice since 2016. Second of four on debut in May; two lesser runs have followed but he remains of interest. |
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2nd (9)  (11/1 -38%)Sir Palamedes |
11/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Sir Palamedes 11/1, Has performed to a similar level on each of his 3 starts to date and while he should pick up a race before long, a good dose of improvement will be needed if he's to emerge on top here. Not obviously well treated for nursery debut, but there's potential in his pedigree. |
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3rd (10)  (16/1 -129%)Atomic Mass |
16/1(-129%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Atomic Mass 16/1, Shaped with plenty of promise first time out when fifth in a 14-runner C&D novice at the end of May. Fair to say that he has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts, but that debut form is working out very well indeed and he could be about to step up now switched to a nursery. Somewhat underwhelming the last twice but good case can be made on C&D debut fifth. |
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4th (4)  (7/2 +42%)Alashos |
7/2(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Alashos 7/2, Left debut effort well behind when going close in a Brighton maiden last month. Put his experience to good use when going one better at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) recently and while further progress will be needed if he's to follow up here, that is by no means out of the question. Won Brighton maiden last Tuesday; has a progressive profile; could play a leading role. |
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5th (5)  (80/1 -967%)Tuscan Point |
80/1(-967%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Tuscan Point 80/1, Too green on debut but much better when fifth of 11 in novice at this course (5f, good) in May. However, failed to build on that upped to this trip back here last month and Death Or Glory could be the pick of the yard's 3 runners. Cheekpieces applied. Underwhelming here last time but promise here before; could be a player; cheekpieces go on. |
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6th (13)  (33/1 -65%)Go On Rosie |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Go On Rosie 33/1, Newcastle debut third in March was a fair effort, but improvement hasn't been forthcoming since and she's another who needs to step up now tried in a nursery. Has hinted over 5f that 6f will suit & she's a possible contender; unproven on slow ground. |
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7th (7)  (18/1 -13%)Oakley Boy |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Oakley Boy 18/1, Much sharper second time out when accounting for 10 rivals in a 6f Chelmsford maiden last month. By no means disgraced under a penalty in what looked a decent novice at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) next time and he's very much of interest now pitched into a nursery. Won at Chelmsford (AW) last month but soundly beaten on turf either side of that. |
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8th (12)  (100/1 -900%)Mrbluesky |
100/1(-900%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Mrbluesky 100/1, Stepped up on debut run when third of 14 in a C&D seller (good to soft), but he was never in the hunt in Chester maiden won by The Flying Seagull 15 days later. Third in Rous seller over C&D on second start but strength of that form is questionable. |
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9th (6)  (80/1 -700%)Eighteen Fourteen |
80/1(-700%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Eighteen Fourteen 80/1, Failed to build on Pontefract debut promise when down the field at the same course on his penultimate start. However, he took a step firmly back in the right direction when gamely landing a Redcar novice (6f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Opening mark fair enough and he merits respect. Won at Redcar last time and trainer had a nursery winner on Wednesday; one to consider. |
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10th (14)  (100/1 -1233%)Perfidia |
100/1(-1233%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Perfidia 100/1, Didn't show a great deal on his first 2 starts but now appears to be on the right path having finished third of 16 in a 6f Nottingham maiden (good to firm) 16 days ago. Further progress likely and he's an appealing candidate for a yard that has saddled the winner of this nursery twice since 2012. Has improved with each of his three runs and could continue to progress; not discounted. |
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11th (2)  (100/1 -1011%)Call Me Harswell |
100/1(-1011%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Call Me Harswell 100/1, Overcame a bad draw when making second start a winning one at Beverley in May. Safely held in a listed race here next time but back on track when fifth in the Hilary Needler returned to Beverley, front rank until fading close home. On the downside, that effort hasn't helped in terms of opening mark. Some good form over 5f at Beverley but stamina to prove now upped to 6f. |
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12th (8)  (66/1 -230%)Death Or Glory |
66/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Death Or Glory 66/1, Form of debut second at Hamilton isn't working out particularly well but it was an encouraging effort all the same, and he again showed promise when a couple of places behind The Flying Seagull in a Class 2 Chester novice. No impact tried on the AW recently but he's not one to write off just yet. Encouraging second on debut; yet to be build on it but could be on handy opening mark. |
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13th (3)  (100/1 -614%)Triple Charged |
100/1(-614%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Triple Charged 100/1, Signs of ability on first 2 starts but he was out with the washing in a Hamilton maiden last time and needs a big step forward now pitched into a nursery. Mixed form across first 3 starts but not ruled out for top northern yard on nursery debut. |
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Alashos made every yard of the running to score by a neck at Lingfield earlier in the month and he should be competitive on his nursery debut off a mark of 75. However, the vote goes to TRIPLE CHARGED, who wasn't disgraced in third behind Electrolyte on his penultimate start at Ayr and ran too bad to be true when well beaten at Hamilton last time. Karl Burke's yard remains in great form and he looks the one to be on. Eighteen Fourteen and Perfidia are others to consider.
Given how well the form of his debut fifth over C&D in May is working out, ATOMIC MASS is seriously appealing now venturing down the nursery path off what could prove to be a lenient opening mark. He has admittedly failed to build on that initial promise in two subsequent starts, but time is still very much on his side. There are dangers aplenty, with Perfidia feared most ahead of Alashos, Eighteen Fourteen and Oakley Boy, while The Flying Seagull would have a huge chance if lining up for this.
The 130,000euros yearling TUSCAN POINT earns the vote based on the promise of his fifth placing at the Dante meeting here in May.
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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(16)  (9/1 +10%)Tailorman |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Tailorman 9/1, Fair form when runner-up in pair of bumpers earlier this year. Some promise on first of 3 quick-fire runs in novice/maidens over inadequate trips and upped his game on second handicap start when runner-up at Chester. Shortlisted. 4th to Le Rouge Chinois at Nottingham (1m6f) two days before his head 2nd at Chester (2m). |
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(2)  (15/2 +6%)Duke Of Verona |
15/2(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Duke Of Verona 15/2, Five-time winner for William Jarvis who returned to action with an encouraging third for new yard at Epsom (12f) in April. Couldn't replicate that when fifth at Salisbury but quickly back on his game when third at Sandown a month ago. Eased further 1lb and has to be of serious interest. Best effort this term was reappearance, albeit running respectably on latest outing. |
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(17)  (18/1 -80%)Red Force One |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Red Force One 18/1, C&D winner who didn't need to improve to bring up the hat-trick in 6-runner handicap at Newmarket (16f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Up 3 lb in a much bigger field but he's clearly in excellent heart. On a four-timer; much more to prove these days if the ground is softer than good. |
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1st (5)  (9/1 +10%)Zimmerman |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Zimmerman 9/1, Edged ahead late on when cashing in off reduced mark at Haydock (16.2f) last August. In better heart than recent form figures suggest, unsuited by emphasis on speed at Newcastle a fortnight ago. Twice in the frame over C&D last term; not performing in quite the same vein this season. |
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2nd (9)  (12/1 +14%)Valley Of Flowers |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Valley Of Flowers 12/1, Progressed well in 2023 and started her 2024 campaign in positive fashion when second behind Trooper Bisdee at Nottingham (2m) in May. Couple of steadily-run races far from ideal since so needs treating as though still in form. Four wins last term; ran well on reappearance and respectably on both starts since. |
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3rd (8)  (16/1 -220%)Letsbefrank |
16/1(-220%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Letsbefrank 16/1, Lightly-raced sort who had something to spare when getting off the mark in a 13-runner Hamilton handicap (11f, good to firm) under Amie Waugh. Made light of 6 lb rise when following up over 14f at Thirsk and with 2m not expected to be a problem, he has plenty to recommend him. On the march now with 1m3f/1m6f wins and today's extra 2f may well be within range. |
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4th (4)  (100/1 -1567%)Ted Hastings |
100/1(-1567%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ted Hastings 100/1, Prolific hurdler in 2022 but unable to add to tally in either code since. Reappearance at the Curragh will have blown away the cobwebs and he's respected given yard he represents. Ninth of 17 in handicap at the Curragh (2m, good) 15 days ago; bit to prove. |
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5th (13)  (40/1 -186%)Merrijig |
40/1(-186%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Merrijig 40/1, Resumed with 14f win at Chelmsford City in March and got back on track with third of 10 to Expressionless at Nottingham (14f, good). Further behind that rival at Newmarket last time but shapes as though worth another go at 2m. Creditable minor honours lately; soft ground maybe against him on sole Flat attempt at 2m. |
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6th (10)  (28/1 -75%)Bulldog Spirit |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Bulldog Spirit 28/1, Showed benefit of his reappearance/stable debut effort when second at Hamilton (11f) in May and probably did too much too soon when finishing down the field over that track/trip next time. Stuck to his task pretty well returned to 2m at Chester latest and he's been eased 2 lb since. Latest start suggested he stays 2m but he needs to better that form substantially. |
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7th (6)  (66/1 -371%)Churchella |
66/1(-371%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Churchella 66/1, Recorded a third win of the year when opening her turf account in 10-runner handicap at Doncaster (14.5f) in May. Sound-enough efforts since, held up in a slowly-run race back over 2m at Newmarket latest. Not disgraced over 2m on turf last time out, a trip over which she's scored twice on AW. |
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8th (11)  (25/1 -108%)Rock N Roll Pinkie |
25/1(-108%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Rock N Roll Pinkie 25/1, Well backed and duly displayed improved form when doubling career tally at Nottingham 3 weeks ago. Up 5 lb and this is stronger but likely to give it another good go. Two wins in 14 races; both were 1m6f on good to soft, including in clearcut style latest. |
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9th (15)  (100/1 -525%)Daaris |
100/1(-525%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Daaris 100/1, Placed all 6 starts since returning to the Flat from hurdling, third of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (14f, good to soft) 7 days ago, nearest finish. Blinkers back on and 2m no issue. 1-25 but has a stack of placed returns and another cannot be ruled out. |
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10th (7)  (50/1 -317%)Le Rouge Chinois |
50/1(-317%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Le Rouge Chinois 50/1, Cheekpieces back on and showed benefit of recent run when opening his account on turf at Nottingham 16 days ago. Up 3 lb in a deeper race so more needed but he's clearly in good order. First turf run since 2022 when winning by a head at Nottingham (1m6f, good to firm) latest. |
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11th (3)  (80/1 -142%)Percy's Word |
80/1(-142%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Percy's Word 80/1, Ended time with Dan Skelton with a facile success in Newton Abbot selling hurdle in 2022. Missed whole of last year though and fit from a spin over timber, last month's effort at Pontefract wasn't devoid of promise. First run on Flat since 2018 came when fourth of seven at Pontefract (2m2f) latest start. |
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12th (1)  (100/1 -1150%)Bringbackmemories |
100/1(-1150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bringbackmemories 100/1, Tasted success twice on the AW earlier this year and plenty of solid efforts, including on turf, of late. Seemed to stay 2m well on first crack at it a fortnight ago and another sound effort looks on the cards. Good third of 14 in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle (2m, AW) on latest outing. |
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13th (14)  (100/1 -203%)King Of Unicorns |
100/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) King Of Unicorns 100/1, Bumper winner who hasn't stood much racing on the level, almost certainly needing the run following a year off at Carlisle last month. Has to prove stamina for this far. 0-8 under Flat rules; 352 days off before soundly beaten last month (upped to 1m6f, soft). |
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14th (12)  (80/1 -789%)Show No Fear |
80/1(-789%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Show No Fear 80/1, Well ridden when dominating 3 rivals at Ayr in May. Pulled up returned to hurdles next time but quickly shrugged that aside when runner-up back on the level at Newcastle. Pretty consistent when on the Flat for this yard; front-running 2nd in Northumberland Vase. |
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LETSBEFRANK showed further progress when upped to 1m6f at Thirsk and returning a cosy winner. This extra distance looks well within his compass, and the hat-trick beckons for Jim Goldie's four-year-old. The veteran Red Force One is enjoying a new lease of life and landed a treble courtesy of last month's Newmarket success, while Tailorman remains unexposed and is another to consider.
LETSBEFRANK is making up for lost time as a 4-y-o, looking a handicapper to keep on the right side of when supplementing his Hamilton win at Thirsk last month. This further step up in trip shouldn't be a problem so the hat-trick may well be on the cards. Duke of Verona may have a bigger performance in him for his new yard, with Tailorman completing the shortlist.
Letsbefrank bids for a hat-trick but slight preference is for TAILORMAN.
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)  (20/1 +20%)Sibyl Charm |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Sibyl Charm 20/1, Successful 3 times in 6f/7f handicaps at Newcastle this year, the latest a narrow success off a 2 lb higher mark in March. Not quite so good returned to turf of late, though, and a clear personal-best will be needed if she's to deliver here. Last three runs have been below par and she often concedes ground at start; bit to prove. |
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(7)  (28/1 -12%)Kuwait City |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Kuwait City 28/1, Perfect start to the season when getting on top close home at Yarmouth in April but has finished nearer last than first in 3 subsequent starts. Others look stronger. Hasn't made frame since reappearance win and 6f seems to stretch his stamina. |
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1st (18)  (11/1 -38%)Ray Vonn |
11/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Ray Vonn 11/1, Back in the winning groove when narrowly prevailing at Nortingham (6f, good to firm) last time. 3 lb rise fair enough and he will be a threat if able to back that up. Has found his niche as a sprinter; narrow winner at Nottingham; likely contender. |
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2nd (5)  (20/1 -100%)Maxi Boy |
20/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Maxi Boy 20/1, Winless since debut success for Michael Bell in 2019 and largely disappointed for that yard last term. Still, there were positives to take from his first start for this yard/seasonal reappearance at Chester (7f, good) and he's one to consider. Encouraging start for new yard at Chester and now returns to same trip as for sole win. |
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3rd (10)  (20/1 +39%)Rebel Path |
20/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Rebel Path 20/1, Successful on second of his 2 starts in France and produced easily his best effort for present connections when third at Newmarket in May. However, he was slow off the blocks (not for the first time) at Chelmsford last weekend. Mark has fallen and the drop to 5f last time probably counted against him; not ruled out. |
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4th (15)  (10/1 +0%)Trilby |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Trilby 10/1, Bagged 6f handicaps at Catterick and Haydock in April and has remained in good form since, leaving the impression that he can still be competitive off this sort of mark. Each-way chance. Not disgraced in big fields of late; no surprise if he's on the premises once more. |
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5th (11)  (16/1 -100%)Danzan |
16/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Danzan 16/1, Winless since striking at Thirsk last June but, on the upside, he's now 5 lb below winning mark and there were encouraging signs when fifth of 20 over C&D. No doubt capable of a bold show. Shaped well when fifth of 20 over C&D four weeks ago, and should be thereabouts again. |
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6th (20)  (22/1 -38%)Showtime Mahomes |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Showtime Mahomes 22/1, Has looked on good terms with himself this year, posting a string of respectable efforts in defeat, not least at Doncaster the last twice. Needs more with the win in mind but he shouldn't be too far away. Knocking at the door, fading only late on at Doncaster last Friday; another to consider. |
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7th (4)  (22/1 -214%)Dark Side Thunder |
22/1(-214%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Dark Side Thunder 22/1, Fine strike rate on the AW (7-15) and though yet to hit the target on turf, it's hard to fault his latest C&D second in a 20-runner handicap. Live each-way chance. Consistent; second in big field here last time; should again be in the money. |
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8th (8)  (40/1 -264%)Treacherous |
40/1(-264%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Treacherous 40/1, No winning machine but runs his race more often than not, and it was a case of fine margins at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) where he narrowly failed 17 days ago. Should make his presence felt. Has made frame on last nine outings and likely to be in the thick of things again. |
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9th (1)  (28/1 -250%)Rock Opera |
28/1(-250%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Rock Opera 28/1, Back to form the last twice, just touched off at Nottingham prior to going one better at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago. 3 lb rise manageable and likely to be in the thick of things. Came late to win at Doncaster two weeks ago; leading contender once more. |
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10th (2)  (18/1 -140%)Elegant Erin |
18/1(-140%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Elegant Erin 18/1, Snapped a losing run on first run following a wind op at Newcastle (5f) recently. Now 3 lb higher in a tougher race but she remains feasibly treated overall and she has to enter calculations. First run after wind op when scoring at Newcastle; 3lb rise fine but longer trip a worry. |
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11th (6)  (80/1 -789%)Mattice |
80/1(-789%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mattice 80/1, Regained the winning thread at Ripon in May before making the frame in a big-field handicap over this C&D later that month. Didn't do too much wrong at Newcastle (5f) recently but he nevertheless looks vulnerable from a win point of view. Fine fourths over C&D and at Newcastle; may well be the pick of Tim Easterby's four. |
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12th (13)  (100/1 -400%)Oso Rapido |
100/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Oso Rapido 100/1, Has fallen a long way in the weights, now 9 lb below the mark off which he registered his latest success at Catterick in October. However, he's simply been going through the motions so far this season and others are more appealing. Mark is falling fast and showed some promise last time; could go well at long odds. |
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13th (16)  (50/1 -213%)Spirit Of Applause |
50/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Spirit Of Applause 50/1, Winner of 2 of his 18 appearances, the latest registered off a 3 lb higher mark at Haydock last May. However, he hasn't threatened in a handful of runs so far this season and Danzan is presumably the stable first-string. Needs a revival but returning to 6f may help and his mark is plummeting. |
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14th (12)  (100/1 -400%)As If By Chance |
100/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) As If By Chance 100/1, Nottingham winner of this mark last August and has performed with credit on 2 of his 3 starts since returning to action during the spring. Place possibilities. Signs of a revival last time and back to last winning mark; could be dangerous. |
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15th (14)  (40/1 -186%)Bella Kopella |
40/1(-186%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Bella Kopella 40/1, Added to her tally at Beverley in May and since made the frame in handicaps at Carlisle and Doncaster. Shade more needed if she's to take this prize but it wouldn't be any great surprise to see this filly involved in the finish. Respectable efforts since Beverley win in May; again unlikely to be far away. |
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16th (3)  (66/1 -371%)Hierarchy |
66/1(-371%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Hierarchy 66/1, Now 1 lb lower than for his Goodwood success last September and shaped as though back in form at Sandown where he encountered serious traffic problems. Will be a threat granted better luck this time. Met trouble over inadequate 5f last time; not ruled out back up in trip. |
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17th (17)  (50/1 -100%)Utilis |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Utilis 50/1, Remains a maiden following 15 attempts and while a reproduction of his second-placed effort at Doncaster last month would put him in the picture, he followed that with an inauspicious display Newcastle. Now 0-15, and this is a rare go at 6f (unplaced last two attempts). |
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18th (19)  (100/1 -733%)Glendown |
100/1(-733%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Glendown 100/1, Has edged back down to the mark off which he hit the target at Redcar during the autumn. Didn't do anything wrong when fourth of 11 off at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last time and he's by no means discounted. Shaped as if running back into form when fourth at Beverley; interesting. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A prolific winner on the all-weather, DARK SIDE THUNDER can record his first success on turf. Jessica Macey's sprinter has been raised only 1lb for finishing runner-up over C&D last month and another bold showing looks on the cards. Rock Opera won a shade cosily over 6f at Doncaster and makes more appeal than Elegant Erin, who scored over the minimum trip at Newcastle. As If By Chance, Treacherous and Trilby are others worthy of a second glance.
It was a case of all dressed up and nowhere to go for HIERARCHY at Sandown last month and, on that evidence, he looks ready to strike. As you would expect given that it's a sprint handicap on the Knavesmire, there are dangers aplenty, headed by Maxi Boy and Danzan. Others to consider include last-time-out winners Elegant Erin, Ray Vonn and Rock Opera. The consistent Dark Side Thunder completes the shortlist.
This is wide open and preference for MATTICE is only narrow, but his solid C&D form secures him the verdict ahead of Maxi Boy.
Ths is the racecard key.
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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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