There were 46 Races on Friday 14th July 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at York, 7 races at Cork, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Kilbeggan, 6 races at Ascot, 6 races at Chester, 6 races at Chepstow, 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 (3)  (2.5/1 +17%)Northern Express |
2.5/1(+17%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Northern Express 2.5/1, Consistent sort who confirmed the encouragement of his reappearance when landing the Thirsk Hunt Cup in May, always doing enough. Excellent efforts when placed both starts since, including in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot last time, and highly likely to go well again. Likes it here and has been better than ever this year; firmly in calculations. |
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2nd (1)  (3.5/1 +22%)Vafortino |
3.5/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Vafortino 3.5/1, Landed Victoria Cup in 2022 and ran well to be placed in latest renewal of that corresponding event. Met trouble on more than one occasion when tenth of 29 in Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot last time and remains of interest. Fair tenth at Royal Ascot, where he was short of room late on, and he could be thereabouts. |
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3rd (5)  (9/1 +25%)Gweedore |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Gweedore 9/1, Won 3 times in 2022 and well prepared to make a winning return at Musselburgh in April. Bounced back from a couple of low-key efforts when narrowly outpointed over C&D in June but wasn't in the same form at Haydock last week. 7-lb claimer now takes over in the saddle. Up and down this year and below par latest, but went close over this C&D previously. |
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4th (8)  (11/1 -38%)Able Kane |
11/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Able Kane 11/1, Bounced back to his best from an easing mark in a refitted tongue strap/blinkers when winning 6-runner handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 15 days ago, dictating. Nudged up 5 lb and strong possibility he won't get things all his own way on the front end here. Made all at Newmarket recently but this will be tougher, now 5lb higher & back up in grade. |
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5th (4)  (20/1 +0%)Documenting |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Documenting 20/1, Veteran who won twice in 2022 and nothing wrong with first 2 runs this spring but failed to repeat those efforts when well held in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot last time. Others preferred. Down the field at Royal Ascot but has run well in third on his last two visits to York. |
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6th (6)  (16/1 -100%)Zip |
16/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Zip 16/1, Scored at Southwell under a well-judged ride in February and wasted no time getting back to form when finding only one too good at Newcastle (7.1f) 13 days ago, suited by strong pace under a change of tactics. Not far away with a repeat. Went close on AW latest; turf wins have come on soft/heavy so could do with lots of rain. |
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7th (2)  (5.5/1 +15%)Bopedro |
5.5/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bopedro 5.5/1, Irish Cambridgeshire winner in 2021 who struck in 1m Newmarket handicap in April. Good efforts last 3 starts but others preferred for win purposes kept to 7f. There's a suspicion that 1m may suit best but he's run creditably over 7f the last twice. |
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8th (7)  (4.5/1 +0%)Another Investment |
4.5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Another Investment 4.5/1, Took a big jump forward when winning 16-runner handicap over C&D (good to firm) 28 days ago, quickening to lead 2f out and pushed out. Hiked up 11 lb but there seemed to be no fluke about the performance. 5l win over C&D last month was a career best; remains to be seen if he'll back it up. |
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Another Investment takes a step up in class having ended a long losing streak with a facile C&D success and although respected, it might pay to focus on last month's Buckingham Palace form. NORTHERN EXPRESS (third) fared best of these, with Bopedro (sixth), Vafortino (10th) and Documenting (28th) all in behind. Michael Dods' gelding was just touched off in this contest 12 months ago, but he's fancied to uphold Royal Ascot form and make amends this time around.
VAFORTINO wasn't seen to best effect in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot having met trouble on more than one occasion, so he could be up to reversing the form with Northern Express, who admittedly has a very likeable profile himself. There appeared to be no fluke about Another Investment's wide-margin C&D win 4 weeks ago and he's another to take seriously.
Last year's runner-up NORTHERN EXPRESS has been better than ever this season and can post his third C&D win.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (10)  (1.25/1 +34%)Swingalong |
1.25/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Swingalong 1.25/1, Winner of the C&D Lowther last season prior to finishing fourth in the Cheveley Park. Out with the washing tried over a mile in the French 1000 Guineas in May but firmly back on track when a fine third in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm). The one to beat. Won the Lowther over C&D last August and fine third at Royal Ascot latest; strong claims. |
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2nd (4)  (8.5/1 -31%)Royal Aclaim |
8.5/1(-31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Royal Aclaim 8.5/1, Impressive winner of 5f listed event here last summer but only sixth of 13 when favourite for the Nunthorpe back here at the Ebor meeting. Bettered low-key reappearance when third in first-time cheekpieces at Ayr (5f, firm) and, still lightly-raced, she's an interesting contender now upped to 6f. Impressive Listed winner here last July but hasn't kicked on as might have been expected. |
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3rd (2)  (12/1 -50%)Gale Force Maya |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Gale Force Maya 12/1, Progressed into a smart sprinter last year, with 3 of her 5 victories in 2022 gained over this C&D. Well below par both starts so far this season, but it's not beyond the realms of possibility that returning to the Knavesmire will have a positive effect. Well below best on both outings this season but leading claims on pick of last year's form. |
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4th (3)  (6/1 +45%)Pink Crystal |
6/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Pink Crystal 6/1, Likeable filly who tasted success 3 times last term, ending campaign with highly creditable efforts in defeat in listed company at Ayr and Newmarket. Shaped well when third to Radio Goo Goo and Al Simmo on return in a C&D handicap and she now meets those rivals on better terms. Others have better form but she's in good hands to continue to improve and could go well. |
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5th (9)  (33/1 -175%)Secret Angel |
33/1(-175%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Secret Angel 33/1, Scored 3 times as a juvenile, most notably in listed event at Deauville. Clearly retains ability judged on what she's shown this season but yard saddles a stronger candidate in Swingalong. French 6f Listed winner last October; 0-4 this year but over 7f; not ruled out back at 6f. |
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6th (5)  (12/1 -85%)Mammas Girl |
12/1(-85%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Mammas Girl 12/1, Newmarket winner on sole 2-y-o start and while it was hardly a vintage renewal of the Nell Gwyn that she landed on return there in April, she did the job in decisive fashion. Well held in pair of Group 1s since but her sights are now lowered and this drop in trip is a potentially good move. Won the 7f Nell Gwyn on reappearance but disappointing in 1m Group 1s the next twice. |
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7th (8)  (16/1 +0%)Radio Goo Goo |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Radio Goo Goo 16/1, Winless during a busy juvenile campaign but has thrived this year, winning 5 of her 7 starts. Didn't do a great deal wrong when fourth in a big-field Royal Ascot handicap (5f, good to firm) last time but possibly biting off more than she can chew at this level. Won four in a row before good fourth in 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot; not discounted. |
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8th (6)  (12/1 +14%)Juliet Sierra |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Juliet Sierra 12/1, Progressive form at 2 yrs, landing the Dick Turpin Stakes at Salisbury in September before an excellent fifth in the Cheveley Park at Newmarket. Pulled hard when last of 8 upped to a mile on return at Ascot and it's likely she'll be seen in a better light back at this trip. 6f 2yo Group 3 win last year; drops back in trip after 1m Listed defeat here on return. |
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9th (7)  (11/1 +21%)Marine Wave |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Marine Wave 11/1, Off the mark when getting the better of Radio Goo Goo in a Southwell novice last summer and placed both starts in listed company since returning to action in April, latterly a place ahead of the re-opposing Royal Acclaim when runner-up at Ayr (5f, firm). Not without each-way hope. 0-4 in Group 3/Listed races but has run with credit and she's an each-way possible. |
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10th (1)  (16/1 +36%)Al Simmo |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Al Simmo 16/1, Progressed well from a low base in sprint handicaps in 2022, adding pair of small field Newmarket handicaps (6f) to her tally last summer. Looked better than ever when touched off by the race-fit and in-form Radio Goo Goo on return over C&D, but improvement is needed now pitched into Group company. Something to find but comeback near-miss over C&D bodes well for another progressive term. |
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SWINGALONG surpassed market expectations when finishing a cracking third in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot last month and Karl Burke's filly could be tough to peg back now returning to the scene of last season's Lowther victory. Mammas Girl has failed to fire at the highest level since a taking triumph in the Nell Gwyn at Newmarket in April, but better is expected in these calmer waters. Juliet Sierra also enters calculations now returned to 6f.
It's been a struggle for MAMMAS GIRL in Group 1 company the last twice but she is interesting back down in class on her first attempt at this trip. Indeed, she showcased a good turn of foot when landing the Nell Gwyn on her seasonal reappearance and may well find the necessary improvement to master Swingalong, who was a Group 2 winner here last summer and sets a good standard judged on her fine effort in the Commonwealth Cup 3 weeks ago. Royal Aclaim and Pink Crystal are others with claims.
The 3yo SWINGALONG holds strong claims on the back of her cracking third in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.
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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2nd (5)  (1.62/1 +19%)Nighteyes |
1.62/1(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Nighteyes 1.62/1, Much improved from Doncaster debut (decent form) when close second at Ayr (6f). Can progress further and leading claims. Went close at Ayr on her second start and sets a good standard for the rest to aim at. |
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3rd (3)  (28/1 +30%)La Habanera |
28/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) La Habanera 28/1, Havana Grey filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 7f winner Blausee and 7f winner Grinty. Dam, 9.5f winner, sister to smart 2-y-o 5f-1m winner Hearts of Fire. Has finished well held in 5f Leicester (prominent until final 1f) and Nottingham novices. Fair fourth at Leicester on debut but failed to back that up when seventh at Nottingham. |
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6th (2)  (100/1 -25%)Goldmine Girl |
100/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Goldmine Girl 100/1, €14,000 foal, £10,000 yearling, £8,000 2-y-o, Havana Gold filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¾m), half-sister to useful 7f-1m winner Law of The Range. 40/1, little impact in 6f Thirsk novice on debut last week. 40-1 when slowly away and a well-beaten sixth of ten on recent debut at Thirsk. |
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7th (6)  (6/1 +40%)Out Of Line |
6/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Out Of Line 6/1, Just modest form in 2 starts, although not seen to best effect when third in a race that has worked out well at Haydock (6f) last time. Can do better. The form of her Haydock third has worked out really well and she's entitled to respect. |
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Narrowly denied in a decent contest on her second start at Ayr, NIGHTEYES must hold every chance if building upon that effort. She can put her experience to good use, with costly newcomer Symbology looking best placed to chase her home. Looking For Queen represents a stable that has had a first-time-out winner here this season so warrants attention, while Fighting Wren, a half-sister to May Hill winner Polly Pott, is another debutant to note for the in-form Karl Burke yard.
A disappointing turnout for the money and a race that probably won't take much winning, so newcomer SYMBOLOGY, who makes plenty of appeal on paper, gets the vote before market clues. She's certainly bred to make an impact early in her career and a Lowther entry looks ominous. Nighteyes sets the standard and shouldn't be far away. Looking For Queen is another to note on debut, while Out Of Line probably has a bigger performance in her.
The £230,000 yearling SYMBOLOGY is bred to be talented and can make a winning start for Clive Cox. Looking For Queen is feared.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (8.5/1 +23%)Andaleep |
8.5/1(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Andaleep 8.5/1, Winner of 5 handicaps last season and decent efforts in defeat this term, good second of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (12f, good, 8/1) 21 days ago. Merits consideration. Consistent this term; remains weighted to the hilt but again has place possibilities. |
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2nd (7)  (5.5/1 -100%)Bleak |
5.5/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Bleak 5.5/1, Proved a different proposition on first run since a gelding operation when winning 5-runner novice event at Lingfield (10f, good to firm, 11/4) 34 days ago, accounting for some fair rivals with the minimum of fuss. Looks a useful prospect so high on shortlist on handicap bow. Gelded prior to ready success in Lingfield novice event last month; should improve further. |
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3rd (3)  (16/1 +20%)Dark Moon Rising |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Dark Moon Rising 16/1, Hasn't fulfilled his early 3-y-o promise and well held all 3 starts this season, running poorly in this headgear at Thirsk latest. Hopes are pinned on this drop in class prompting some sort of resurgence. |
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4th (5)  (20/1 -25%)Shimmering Sands |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Shimmering Sands 20/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (9/4) at Doncaster (10.2f, good to firm) with plenty in hand. Well held at Newcastle since (found to be coughing post-race). That was only 2 weeks ago so comes with risks attached. Had an excuse on AW last time; generally progressive in turf handicaps; still of interest. |
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5th (8)  (25/1 -127%)Sagauteur |
25/1(-127%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Sagauteur 25/1, Ran well on first outing for 9 months/since leaving David O'Meara when third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 11/1) 23 days ago, going off too hard. C&D winner last summer off 3 lb higher so needs considering. Defied a 3lb higher mark over C&D last summer for previous yard; interesting back here. |
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6th (2)  (5/1 +38%)Eeetee |
5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Eeetee 5/1, C&D winner last season off 10 lb higher. 2 wins from 5 runs this year, though last 2 starts suggest he's in the handicapper's grip now. Last couple of efforts suggest he may be in the assessor's grip now. |
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7th (12)  (14/1 +13%)Three Yorkshiremen |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Three Yorkshiremen 14/1, In first-time cheekpieces, stepped up on his reappearance when runner-up in Ripon novice (9.8f, heavy) in April. However, failed to repeat that effort when sixth of 9 in a similar event at Redcar (10f, good to firm) last time. Needs to find more. Maiden; consistent on ground softer than good; below par on good to firm last time. |
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8th (4)  (80/1 -220%)Super Den |
80/1(-220%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Super Den 80/1, Found some improvement when taking 7-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 10/3), well on top finish. Not in same form at Wolverhampton since, however, and opposable back on turf. Lacks recent match practice and this return to 1m2f presents a question mark. |
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9th (11)  (2/1 +40%)El Jasor |
2/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) El Jasor 2/1, Quickly back on track when making a winning handicap bow at Redcar (10f, good to firm) 21 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Can improve again so big player up 5 lb. Suited by the switch to handicap level at Redcar last time; should build on that success. |
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10th (10)  (14/1 +0%)Solar Joe |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Solar Joe 14/1, Held his form well last season but hasn't made much of an impact this time around. Headgear on. Chance partly depends on whether first-time headgear prompts a revival. |
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11th (9)  (7/1 +22%)John Chard Vc |
7/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) John Chard Vc 7/1, Fair 7f juvenile winner who wasn't disgraced on his return when eighth of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, good to firm) 49 days ago but others look better treated. Consistent last season; below par on reappearance but may bounce back. |
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12th (13)  (33/1 +0%)Onemorenomore |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Onemorenomore 33/1, Good second of 5 in maiden at Brighton (8f, good, 7/2) 17 days ago, no match for winner. Back up in trip. Work to do off this opening mark. Receives plenty of weight all round on handicap debut; could go well. |
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|PU| (6)  (50/1 -25%)Rise Hall |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Rise Hall 50/1, Useful at best but well beaten both starts here this season after over 2 years off. Plenty to prove in a change of headgear. Has finished last in two races here since returning from long absence. |
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An open looking contest where the unexposed three-year-olds may dominate. Lingfield scorer Bleak surely has more to come moving into handicaps and is much respected but slight preference is for EL JASOR, who won with a fair bit up his sleeve at Redcar on his handicap debut and has only gone up 5lb. Onemorenomore is also interesting on a couple of pieces of form and his mark of 69 almost certainly underestimates his potential.
Improving 3-y-os EL JASOR and Bleak make the most appeal. The former was value plenty extra for his handicap debut win at Redcar so shades the vote. Sagauteur made an encouraging start for this yard when third at Newcastle and looks best of the others off what is a potentially handy mark.
The gelding operation has evidently helped BLEAK, who is taken to show further progress. El Jasor is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (8/1 +33%)Monte Linas |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Monte Linas 8/1, Made a winning debut at Chelmsford in April and similar form in defeat next 2 starts. Struggled on handicap debut at Chester last time, however, and probably needs his mark to drop. Ran well at Chelmsford on first 2 starts; hasn't done as well in 2 h'caps; first run at 1m. |
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2nd (6)  (5/1 +38%)Almarin |
5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Almarin 5/1, Ran well at Doncaster in June, then found his stamina stretched when only fourth of 5 at Haydock last time. Drop back to this trip will help and he's worthy of consideration. Novice winner in 2022 (1m, good to soft); patchy form this term but chance on best form. |
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3rd (4)  (7/1 +22%)Monty Bay |
7/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Monty Bay 7/1, Winner at Chepstow in June. Sixth of 7 in handicap (7/1) at Goodwood (8f, good to firm) 28 days ago, needing stiffer test. Others make more appeal. Chepstow novice winner; only sixth on h'cap debut but a bit better than that; a possible. |
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4th (10)  (28/1 -12%)Sunny Orange |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Sunny Orange 28/1, Good third of 8 in handicap at Haydock in June but followed it with a tame display at Beverley, so others look more persuasive in this competitive event. Ex-Ralph Beckett; 5f winner on debut; below par recently and not sure to be suited by 1m. |
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5th (12)  (66/1 -164%)My Harrison George |
66/1(-164%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) My Harrison George 66/1, Has improved with each run to date but handicapper doesn't appear to have been all that lenient with his opening mark. More required. Down in trip on handicap debut having tried 1m2f last time (gelded since); more needed. |
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6th (2)  (1.62/1 +19%)Indiana Be |
1.62/1(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Indiana Be 1.62/1, Hasn't had much racing and took his form to a new level with an authoritative success at Hamilton 10 days ago. Well in under a penalty and should take all the beating. Best from the front, last time making all at Hamilton; 2lb well-in and has a big chance. |
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7th (13)  (7/1 +13%)Impulsive Reaction |
7/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Impulsive Reaction 7/1, A winner of a Musselburgh maiden on his second run last year and has gradually worked his way into top form this season, third at Pontefract last time. Likely to be on the premises. 7f winner last year and showed best form this year when third last time; each-way chance. |
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8th (3)  (11/1 -22%)Opera Forever |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Opera Forever 11/1, Much improved from her debut when winning 7-runner novice at Newbury (1m, heavy, 9/4) in October. Well held in a similar event at Chelmsford on return but might come on for that back down in trip. Newbury novice winner on heavy in October; well beaten on comeback (1m2f); back in trip. |
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9th (8)  (20/1 -67%)Concert Boy |
20/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Concert Boy 20/1, Winner at Newcastle in May. In-and-out form since and current mark demands improvement. 7f AW winner; good second two runs ago but pulled too hard last time; first run at 1m. |
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10th (7)  (10/1 +9%)Bosc Girl |
10/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Bosc Girl 10/1, Fair form when filling the runner-up spot the last twice and has few miles on the clock, so potential for more switched to handicaps. 2nd in two maidens at 1m1f/1m2f this year; could go well down in trip on handicap debut. |
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11th (11)  (80/1 -142%)Kovu |
80/1(-142%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Kovu 80/1, Has just run to a modest level to date, including on debut for current stable in novice at Newcastle last time. Mark of 71 seems to overestimate him. Handicap debut; chance on his novice third last month (7f) but not sure to be suited by 1m. |
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12th (9)  (80/1 -142%)Grey Force One |
80/1(-142%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Grey Force One 80/1, Fair 6f Ripon winner but hasn't kicked on from it and is likely to need this first outing in 6 months. Hard to make a solid case for. 6f novice winner in 2022 but disappointing since; up in trip on first run after a break. |
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INDIANA BE was a decisive winner over an extended mile at Hamilton 10 days ago and looks to have been found a nice opportunity to follow that success up. Edward Bethell's charge does have to carry a 6lb penalty for that four-length victory but that may prove lenient. Bosc Girl has made a pleasing start to her career and she is feared most on her handicap bow, while Sunny Orange deserves a second look.
INDIANA BE was impressive when doubling his tally at Hamilton 10 days ago and, if the race doesn't come too soon, he should be up to defying a penalty. Almarin is a danger dropping back in trip and Impulsive Reaction shouldn't be dismissed.
The progressive INDIANA BE (nap) can follow up his Hamilton success. Almarin and Monty Bay should also go well.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7)  (11/1 +21%)Copper Knight |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Copper Knight 11/1, 6-time C&D winner (joint winning-most horse at York in training). In the doldrums since latest success at Chester last summer under this rider but could be worth one more chance in a change of headgear. Multiple course winner who lurks on a dangerous mark; revival quite possible. |
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2nd (1)  (8.5/1 +70%)Ventura Express |
8.5/1(+70%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ventura Express 8.5/1, Scored in good style at Pontefract (5f, good) in May prior to hitting the crossbar at Doncaster. Held at Chester last time but probably remains in form. Done no favours by the draw, however. Well suited by 5f at a stiff track; concern that he'll get going too late at this course. |
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3rd (14)  (4.5/1 +44%)Mattice |
4.5/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Mattice 4.5/1, Dual winner last season and creditable efforts the last twice. Plenty of good runs here to his name and could go well. Lurks on a dangerous mark and has C&D form; not discounted. |
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4th (13)  (10/1 +38%)Le Beau Garcon |
10/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Le Beau Garcon 10/1, Dual winner as a juvenile and back to his best when third in a big field at Beverley last month, starting better and keeping on. Suspect it's only a matter of time before he wins a handicap. Valid excuses the last twice and he's on a good mark; needs taking seriously. |
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5th (2)  (14/1 +13%)Elegant Erin |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Elegant Erin 14/1, Four-time winner last season and very much caught the eye returning from 10 months off in hot handicap at Newcastle recently, getting no sort of run. 2 lb lower here and very much one to note for all Graham Lee switches to Spring Is Sprung. Four wins last year and made a most encouraging return at Newcastle; sharp track a query. |
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6th (9)  (4/1 +64%)Princess Karine |
4/1(+64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Princess Karine 4/1, Convincing winner of 5f Carlisle handicap last month and ran well despite failing to land a gamble at Beverley a week ago. Needs another step forward to defy this mark on that showing. Speedy filly but held off this mark at Beverley last week; career best required. |
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7th (10)  (18/1 -64%)Spring Is Sprung |
18/1(-64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Spring Is Sprung 18/1, Dual winner who ran a screamer in good C&D handicap in May and not beaten far again at Musselburgh since. 1 of 5 for Paul Midgley and seemingly the pick of Graham Lee. Respected. Promise for new yard, including C&D, and on a good mark if reproducing this year's best. |
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8th (11)  (14/1 -17%)Dandy Dinmont |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Dandy Dinmont 14/1, Plenty of good runs this year, wasting no time getting back to best having been well backed when edged out by Nelson Gay at Newcastle a fortnight ago. Interesting with yard's 7 lb apprentice up for the first time. String of good runs in defeat this year but the handicapper may have his measure for now. |
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9th (3)  (18/1 -13%)Khabib |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Khabib 18/1, Three-time winner on AW last year and finished with running left on return at Musselburgh last week. One to consider. Eyecatching effort at Musselburgh latest; encouraging jockey booking; chance if draw is OK. |
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10th (16)  (28/1 -12%)Mersea |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Mersea 28/1, C&D novice winner last term and ran well here on her final start. More needed now handicapping on first outing for a year but gets the 3-y-o allowance. C&D winner as 2yo; absent for over a year and this looks a tough return. |
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11th (22)  (11/1 +0%)Mereside Angel |
11/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Mereside Angel 11/1, Scored at Ayr last month and back to form when going close at Musselburgh 11 days ago. This is tougher and he was well beaten in 2 runs here last term. Unlucky not to add to his tally at Musselburgh last time but this is a deeper race. |
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12th (5)  (18/1 -13%)Glory Fighter |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Glory Fighter 18/1, Back to winning ways in first-time cheekpieces in 5f Catterick handicap last month and ran well after 8 lb rise at Musselburgh last week. Bit more needed from stall 1. Two good runs since cheekpieces went on; has the pace to go well at this track. |
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13th (18)  (16/1 +11%)Lullaby Bay |
16/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Lullaby Bay 16/1, Got a hat-trick up in 5f handicaps last spring and possibly working her way back for new yard this term. Down another 3 lb and wouldn't rule out a revival. Not fired for new yard yet but last time wasn't too bad and she's down in the weights. |
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14th (21)  (66/1 -65%)Texas Man |
66/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Texas Man 66/1, Three-time winner for Paul Midgley but out of form this year, again finishing well held for new yard at Musselburgh 11 days ago. Low-key stable debut 11 days ago and will be 3lb lower from the weekend. |
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15th (4)  (14/1 +0%)Papa Don't Preach |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Papa Don't Preach 14/1, Capitalised on a falling mark at Newcastle in January and arrives here in good heart, not beaten far in the Epsom Dash 6 weeks ago despite hanging. Dropped 2 lb. Always prominent when winning on AW in Jan; recent turf efforts fine but others stronger. |
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16th (12)  (33/1 +18%)Havagomecca |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Havagomecca 33/1, Back to winning ways at Musselburgh (5f) in May but form has rather dipped since and Nelson Gay looks stronger for yard. On a fair mark on best form but often pulls hard and others appeal more. |
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17th (20)  (28/1 +15%)Good Luck Fox |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Good Luck Fox 28/1, Split Glory Fighter and Le Beau Garcon when running well at Catterick last month but down the field at Haydock last time, using up energy early after missing the break. Three sound efforts this summer but doubt he's far enough ahead of the handicapper to win. |
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18th (19)  (33/1 +0%)Dickieburd |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Dickieburd 33/1, Profile largely disappointing since winning at Chester last year, running well at Epsom on Derby Day but proving very disappointing at Musselburgh since. Headgear goes on. Chance on his Epsom third but failed to fire at Musselburgh latest; headgear now tried. |
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Local handler Paul Midgley boasts a strong hand, with five challengers headed by ELEGANT ERIN and Spring Is Sprung. The former gets the vote following her return effort in the Gosforth Park Cup a fortnight ago, when not getting a clear run, and the fact she has been dropped 2lb enhances her claims further. Spring Is Sprung is respected following a solid effort here on his penultimate start, while others for the shortlist include Princess Karine, Le Beau Garcon and Mereside Angel.
He's badly out of form but COPPER KNIGHT, joint-holder of the title of winning-most horse at York, has been used to contesting much stronger handicaps than this here and could be worth one more chance from a mark 17 lb lower than for his last success at Chester a year ago under Sean Kirrane. Paul Midgley runs 5, with Elegant Erin and Spring Is Sprung strong contenders. Nelson Gay is another to consider.
Le Beau Garcon is going to find a race going his way soon but NELSON GAY may be able to follow up his recent Newcastle success.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9)  (9/1 +36%)Gibside |
9/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Gibside 9/1, Pair of 1½m Ripon wins last summer and added to his tally when a smooth winner of C&D 0-65 last month. Caught too far back when mid-division in the Cumberland Plate back there since and treated as if still in form. Career-best effort when winning quite stylishly at Carlisle last month. |
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2nd (6)  (3/1 +45%)Bringbackmemories |
3/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Bringbackmemories 3/1, Winner at Haydock in June. Good second of 7 in handicap at Beverley (1¼m, good to soft, 7/2) 6 days ago, closing all way to line. Can make presence felt back at 1½m. Back in good form lately and ought to be suited by this move back up in trip; good chance. |
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3rd (5)  (6/1 +0%)Obsidian Knight |
6/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Obsidian Knight 6/1, Notched a third success at Lingfield in January and has remained in good order, proving he's fully effective on turf when second of 7 at Newbury (1½m) 3 weeks ago. Has done all his winning in Polytrack but ran well when second on turf last month. |
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4th (7)  (25/1 -14%)Gastronomy |
25/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Gastronomy 25/1, Fairly useful form. Good second in Ripon handicap over this trip on yard debut at the beginning of June but not in the same form when well-held third at Thirsk since. Low-mileage 4yo; ran well on seasonal/stable debut; soft ground the excuse last time. |
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5th (11)  (5/1 +33%)A La Francaise |
5/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) A La Francaise 5/1, Successful from a 2 lb lower mark at Hamilton (11f) last summer and steadily worked her way back to form this term, finishing runner-up on her last 2 starts. Has had the form of her latest Beverley run boosted and needs considering. Looked as good as ever when close second in a quite valuable Sunday Series race last month. |
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6th (4)  (7/1 -8%)Sea Grey |
7/1(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Sea Grey 7/1, Winner of sole start at 2 yrs for Andrew Balding. Has drawn a blank since but latest Haydock third was respectable and being eased another 1 lb can only help. Denied clear run before keeping on well for third at Haydock last month; considered. |
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7th (2)  (8/1 -23%)Savrola |
8/1(-23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Savrola 8/1, Making first start since leaving Chris Wall after 7 months off, overcame pace bias when winning 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in May. Possible excuses when last of 3 at Salisbury since and given another chance. Scored on seasonal/stable debut and had excuses last time; interesting over new trip. |
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8th (3)  (10/1 -18%)Natchez Trace |
10/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Natchez Trace 10/1, Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (9/2) at Southwell (1½m) in June. Creditable third of 8 at Chester since. Ought to be competitive again. Backed up last month's AW win with good third on turf a fortnight ago. |
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9th (10)  (14/1 -56%)Bollin Margaret |
14/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Bollin Margaret 14/1, Scored at Thirsk in June and has remained in good form since, fourth in 7-runner handicap at Doncaster (1¼m, good to firm, 11/8) on most recent outing. Can remain competitive. In the frame all four starts since 6l win at Thirsk in early June; on the premises again. |
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10th (1)  (10/1 +29%)Sea Stone |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Sea Stone 10/1, Won over this trip at Kempton last autumn. Started 2023 with 2 solid efforts at Meydan but below his best at Abu Dhabi when last seen in March. Possibly best watched after 4 months off. Placed over this trip in UAE in February; on workable mark if tuned up after break. |
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The Jim Goldie stable can do little wrong at present and A LA FRANCAISE looks primed to return to winning ways after a pair of solid runner-up efforts in similar company. The four-year-old remains feasibly handicapped and she may have too much for the likes of the recent Beverley second Bringbackmemories, as well as Natchez Trace, who has been in fine form of late. Obsidian Knight and Sea Stone are entitled to be thereabouts as well.
There were possible excuses for SAVROLA at Salisbury last time so he is given another chance to show he's capable of better again for the James Ferguson yard. Bringbackmemories ran well at Beverley last week and is second choice ahead of A La Francaise and Ready To Shine.
Top of the list is BRINGBACKMEMORIES, who has returned to form in recent weeks and remains well treated on some of his Irish exploits.
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