There were 57 Races on Saturday 24th August 2024 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Goodwood, 7 races at Newmarket, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at York, 8 races at Killarney, 7 races at Cartmel, 7 races at Redcar, 6 races at Windsor, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9)  (3/1 -9%)See The Fire |
3/1(-9%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) See The Fire 3/1, Winless since her debut but she's recorded some smart efforts, fourth in the Eclipse at Sandown before beaten a neck by Opera Singer in Nassau Stakes at Goodwood (9.9f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Holds very good form claims. Last 5 outings in Group 1s, going down by a neck in the Nassau on latest; good form chance. |
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2nd (5)  (7/1 +42%)Phantom Flight |
7/1(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Phantom Flight 7/1, Hooded when making a winning start for new yard in 10f listed race at Newbury in July. Backed it up with a solid third of 5 to Al Aasy in Glorious Stakes at Goodwood (12f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Down in trip but can't be discounted. 1m2f Listed win and 1m4f Group 3 third since joining George Scott; shorter trip now. |
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3rd (1)  (33/1 +34%)Checkandchallenge |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Checkandchallenge 33/1, Smart at his best but yet to hit top form this term, just a respectable fifth of 6 in listed event at Sandown (10f, good) 50 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now with more required. Listed win last year but below that level in 2024; has been gelded and cheekpieces go on. |
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4th (8)  (7/2 +56%)Task Force |
7/2(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Task Force 7/2, Smart and consistent colt who was tongue tied when posting a very good 1¼ lengths third of 9 to Lead Artist in Thoroughbred Stakes at Goodwood (8f, firm) 22 days ago. No forlorn hope. Group 1 second as 2yo; creditable third in 1m Goodwood Group 3 latest; yard going well. |
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5th (2)  (4/1 +33%)Enfjaar |
4/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Enfjaar 4/1, On the up since being gelded and fitted with a hood this season, scoring at Chelmsford and here (John Smith's Cup) before an excellent second of 17 in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, good to firm) 25 days ago when conceding first run. Must enter calculations. Very progressive handicapper (won John Smith's Cup) who can make his mark at Group level. |
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6th (6)  (14/1 +30%)Royal Dubai |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Royal Dubai 14/1, Back on the up this year, winning twice at Meydan in the spring, and he recorded a career best when a length fourth of 7 to Quddwah in Summer Mile Stakes at Ascot (8f, good) 42 days ago. In the mix. In the frame in Epsom Group 3 and Ascot Group 2 since returning to Britain; thereabouts. |
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7th (3)  (25/1 +11%)Flight Plan |
25/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Flight Plan 25/1, Smart colt at his best but not at his best of late, cheekpieces on when 7¾ lengths fourth of 7 to Point Lynas in listed race at Pontefract (8f, good) 27 days ago. Others appeal more. Third in this last year but just one creditable effort in 2024; others are preferred. |
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8th (4)  (12/1 +0%)Haunted Dream |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Haunted Dream 12/1, Likeable sort who ran a cracker when runner-up in listed Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot in June. Resumed winning ways in 7-runner conditions event at Goodwood (9f, firm) 22 days ago so needs considering. Smart effort to win 1m1f Goodwood conditions races latest. |
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9th (7)  (8/1 -140%)Alyanaabi |
8/1(-140%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Alyanaabi 8/1, Smart winning juvenile who has performed with credit all three runs this term in 2000 Guineas, St James's Palace and when a non-staying fourth of 5 in 10f Newbury listed event. Possibilities now back in trip. Only fourth in 1m2f Listed latest but ran well in Group 1s before; Crowley sticks with him. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
SEE THE FIRE holds an outstanding chance of making the most of her allowances and a first Group success could be imminent for the daughter of Sea The Stars. Runner-up in a highly-competitive edition of the Nassau at Goodwood last time, the selection should have no issues with dropping back a furlong and she can go one better. Fellow three-year-old Alyanaabi also has a live chance on these terms, although Enfjaar adds significant firepower given he won the John Smith's Cup in fine style here last month.
A cracking Strensall Stakes in which Roger Varian's upwardly-mobile 4-y-o ENFJAAR is fancied to claim his biggest win yet and add to his impressive John Smith's Cup victory here. The classic generation are well represented and Nassau runner-up See The Fire could emerge as the main danger, although the reliable Task Force could also have a say along with Alyanaabi now he reverts in trip.
Enfjaar is much respected stepping up from handicaps but preference is for SEE THE FIRE, who went close in a Group 1 last time.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (12/1 +40%)Tabletalk |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Tabletalk 12/1, Found the Derby all too much but back on track with his sights lowered when 2 lengths third of 8 in 1½m Ascot handicap 4 weeks ago, form which has been boosted by the runner-up. Should be more to come as his stamina is drawn out. Four races; good 3rd on handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, good) last time; 1m6f is plausible. |
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2nd (1)  (10/1 -43%)The Equator |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) The Equator 10/1, Useful performer who was a good fifth in Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot over this trip and has the drop back to 1¼m as an excuse for his short-priced defeat in a Navan conditions race since. A really smart effort will be needed from his mark but no surprise were he to find it in first-time blinkers. Raced rather freely in rear when 5th in Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot; blinkers now. |
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3rd (13)  (12/1 +40%)Master Builder |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Master Builder 12/1, Won a 1¼m Salisbury novice in the mud on second start and not disgraced under a penalty at Kempton (1½m) 8 weeks later. Unexposed handicap newcomer. Promising moving into handicaps; withdrawn from two at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm). |
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4th (5)  (6/1 +20%)Wild Waves |
6/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Wild Waves 6/1, Looked very progressive when winning first 2 handicaps, latterly over 14.5f at Doncaster. Can have a line put through his latest Haydock effort after slipping badly approaching the straight. His yard has won this twice in recent years and Murphy seemingly prefers him to stablemate Tactician. Excused latest; needs to resume progress but he was firmly in charge for his two wins. |
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5th (14)  (14/1 +44%)Sun God |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Sun God 14/1, AW nursery winner on final 2-y-o start. Has improved when running well in some warm handicaps at up to 11f on turf this year but he isn't sure to benefit from this much longer trip. On premises in his three handicaps (1m2f/1m3f); pedigree substantially boosts his interest. |
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6th (8)  (10/1 -33%)Tactician |
10/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Tactician 10/1, Stayed on well to lead near the finish in a 2m Ascot handicap last month. The drop back in trip is a slight worry but the prospect of a truly-run race negates that to some degree. Has bigger performances in him but Murphy deserts him in favour of stablemate Wild Waves. Up another 5lb and back in trip, which may not suit, but he is firmly on an upward curve. |
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7th (3)  (22/1 -38%)Going Remote |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Going Remote 22/1, Second success when seeing off 8 rivals over 1½m at Ascot a fortnight ago but he was a well positioned the way that race unfolded and a 5 lb rise looks enough to stop him in this deeper race. 1m5f winner in June; added 1m4f Ascot race latest, Champagne Prince closing fast in second. |
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8th (10)  (15/2 +38%)Too Bossy For Us |
15/2(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Too Bossy For Us 15/2, Improving son of Golden Horn who has been placed behind the very progressive Align The Stars at Thirsk (1½m) and Haydock (1¾m) on his last 2 starts. Should give another good account. Improvement in handicaps when upped to 1m2f, 1m4f and 1m6f on his last three starts. |
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9th (2)  (22/1 -57%)Imperial Sovereign |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Imperial Sovereign 22/1, Debut winner at Newcastle and shaped well when runner-up in a Kempton novice (11f) in March. Has come up a little short at listed/Group 2 level since but it's still early days for this son of Frankel who tackles his first handicap here. Beaten nearly 12l in Lingfield Derby Trial and 9l in Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot; gelded. |
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10th (16)  (50/1 +24%)Terrorise |
50/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Terrorise 50/1, Much improved to make a winning handicap debut at Doncaster in May. Creditable 5 lengths fourth of 6 over 1½m there last month but doesn't strike as an obvious winner of this from out of the handicap. Needs a big boost given his position 6lb out of the handicap; 7lb claimer is enlisted. |
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11th (15)  (40/1 -21%)Tryfan |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Tryfan 40/1, Made a winning start to his handicap career on AW at Newcastle (12.5f) in June. Also a good second there last month but seemed to be stretched by 1¾m at Haydock in between. Faded late on when tried over 1m6f behind Too Bossy For Us at Haydock on penultimate start. |
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12th (11)  (5/1 +23%)Dramatic Star |
5/1(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Dramatic Star 5/1, Sea The Stars colt who progressed well in maiden/novices, emphatically landing a maiden at Hamilton (11f, good to firm) in June. Easy to ignore subsequent Haydock handicap debut (eased after slipping and being hampered). Remains capable of better for yard no stranger to success in this. Bad slip on the turn when favourite for hot Haydock race on handicap debut; good prospect. |
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13th (12)  (10/1 +17%)Champagne Prince |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Champagne Prince 10/1, 2-2 on AW at the end of 2023. Down the field over 1m on his first 2 outings this year but a marked step up in trip saw him get his career back on track last time, going down by only a neck to the reopposing Going Remote at Ascot (1½m) 14 days ago. Up in trip again now. Strong-finishing, neck second to Going Remote in Shergar Cup at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm). |
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14th (6)  (10/1 +38%)Spaceport |
10/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Spaceport 10/1, Suited by 1¾m when seeing off Cock And Bull by 2½ lengths at Sandown (good to soft) a month ago. Raised 7 lb but he is unexposed as a stayer. Front-running lately and kept pulling out more at Sandown (1m6f) last time; raised 7lb. |
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15th (7)  (6/1 +20%)Reaching High |
6/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Reaching High 6/1, Relished the step up to 1¾m when easily getting off the mark at Wolverhampton 23 days ago. Had so much in hand that even an 11lb rise may not stop him. Runaway AW win last time on the step up to 1m6f; up 11lb but a useful stayer in the making. |
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16th (9)  (33/1 -32%)Mo Ghille Mar |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Mo Ghille Mar 33/1, Navan maiden winner who added to her tally in a 4-runner Killarney handicap (11.5f, good to firm) last month, making all. Harder to dominate in this much bigger field. Up in trip. Strode out well for 11.4f win at Killarney last time but this is a much tougher race. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Dramatic Star and Too Bossy For Us are notable contenders for the shortlist. However, THE EQUATOR was a respectable fifth in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot on his penultimate start and the son of Galileo didn't get the rub of the green at Navan most recently. He is a much more intriguing proposition with blinkers added this time and gets the vote as a result. Reaching High could prove to the main threat following his impressive win at Wolverhampton last time.
Andrew Balding has a strong recent record in this so it's worth giving another chance to WILD WAVES, who met trouble when one of the market leaders for a valuable handicap over this trip at Haydock last month. The William Haggas-trained Dramatic Star is another who can have a line put through his run in that same Haydock handicap and is second choice ahead of Reaching High and Tabletalk.
The most striking promise belongs to DRAMATIC STAR, who is preferred to Champagne Prince and Reaching High.
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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(8)  (7/2 +13%)Lake Forest |
7/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Lake Forest 7/2, Gimcrack winner last August and good efforts when runner-up both starts this season, in Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot and Hackwood Stakes at Newbury. Step up to 7f promises to suit and open to further progress. Won last year's Gimcrack; could be well suited by this first crack at 7f; one to consider. |
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1st (7)  (33/1 +0%)Breege |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Breege 33/1, Useful filly who deservedly resumed winning ways in Group 3 Princess Elizabeth at Epsom (8.5f) in June. Blinkered when a good second in listed race at Chester (7f, soft) in July and shaped as if still in good form despite finishing seventh in Oak Tree at Goodwood last time but this is tougher. Won Group 3 at Epsom in June but her limitations are likely to be exposed this afternoon. |
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2nd (6)  (22/1 +45%)Vafortino |
22/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Vafortino 22/1, Smart gelding who ran a cracker when second in a Meydan Group 2 in January. Returned from 6 months off with a good sixth in Wokingham (6f) at Royal Ascot and not disgraced in a Chester listed event latest but looks up against it back up in grade. Two 7f Listed wins late last year but he is likely to be vulnerable now back up in grade. |
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3rd (5)  (17/2 -6%)Shouldvebeenaring |
17/2(-6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Shouldvebeenaring 17/2, Likeable sort who acquitted himself well in some Group 1s last year and produced an excellent second in Duke of York at the Dante Meeting, just failing in a tight finish. Outclassed in Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Ascot but returned to form to bag Group 2 at Deauville just under 7 weeks ago. Won 6f Group 3 at Deauville latest; should be fine back up to 7f and might not be far away. |
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4th (2)  (4/7 +67%)Audience |
4/7(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Audience 4/7, Made all (raced apart from rest) in Group 1 Lockinge at Newbury (1m) on his reappearance. Only fifth in the Queen Anne but quickly back to his best when defying a penalty in Group 2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood 25 days ago, albeit aided by a good position. Sure to go well again. Wins in the Group 1 Lockinge and Group 2 Lennox (easily) this season; holds leading claims. |
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5th (1)  (12/1 -9%)Art Power |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Art Power 12/1, Very talented on his day, signing off 2023 with Group 1 success at Ascot. Some creditable efforts in defeat this year, bouncing back from a lesser run when fourth in July Cup and proved his effectiveness over this far when second to Audience in Lennox last time, albeit with run of race. 4l second to Audience in the Lennox on rare attempt at 7f; vulnerable to stronger stayers. |
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6th (3)  (66/1 +0%)Fivethousandtoone |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Fivethousandtoone 66/1, Improved for the application of a visor when landing back-to-back all-weather handicaps earlier in the year. However, well below form last 2 starts and is surely biting off more than he can chew at this level. Won two 6f AW handicaps early this year but hasn't shone on turf subsequently. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Lockinge winner AUDIENCE was too good for Art Power (runner-up) and Kinross (third) when triumphant in the Lennox at Goodwood last month and, with this course likely to play to his strengths, the son of Iffraaj can further enhance his portfolio of Group-race wins. The only three-year-old in the field, Lake Forest, who was runner-up in the Commonwealth Cup, is the young pretender on the scene and might provide the sternest test for the selection with the longer trip a possible source of improvement.
AUDIENCE was well placed in a modestly-run Lennox Stakes at Goodwood last month, but he still put the race to bed in a matter of strides and goes unpenalised for that success, so is taken to uphold the form with Kinross, who bids to win the City of York for a third year running. 3-y-o Lake Forest is also a very interesting contender with the step up in trip promising to suit.
Lockinge winner AUDIENCE bolted up in the Lennox Stakes at Glorious Goodwood last time and his excellent season can continue.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8)  (11/2 +45%)Magical Zoe |
11/2(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Magical Zoe 11/2, Smart hurdler who landed the odds on her second outing in this sphere in 8-runner maiden at Down Royal (12.8f, good) in June. Picked up some valuable black type when third to Grateful in Stanerra Stakes at Fairyhouse (14f, good) last month and this Irish raider warrants considerable respect. Switch to Flat this term; ran on nicely when a close third in Group 3 at Fairyhouse (1m6f). |
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2nd (19)  (25/1 +0%)Kihavah |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Kihavah 25/1, Thrived last summer and has carried on the good work this term, including a fine second at the Dante Meeting here. Ran a cracker when runner-up in Summer Handicap at Market Rasen 5 weeks ago and with this sure to be strongly-run, he's worth a second look at forecast big price back on the level. Three 1m4f wins here; placed once at 1m6f; on a good mark and not entirely dismissed. |
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3rd (21)  (25/1 +50%)Oneforthegutter |
25/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Oneforthegutter 25/1, Dual winner in 2023 and he's been operating at the top of his game of late, close-up third of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f) last month. Possibly found the race coming too soon having his third start in as many weeks at Wolverhampton recently so others preferred. Placed twice last month over 1m6f, 2nd to Fairbanks at Newmarket, but this looks too hot. |
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4th (13)  (10/1 -25%)Epic Poet |
10/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Epic Poet 10/1, Smart in France. Disappointed in 3 outings for the Meade stable last year but back on track for this yard, finishing an excellent second in Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot. Shaped well in John Smith's Cup here 6 weeks ago (had to weave way through) so rates a major player if getting the trip. This new trip is bit of a guess but his 1m4f second at Royal Ascot gives plenty of hope. |
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5th (7)  (8/1 +0%)Hipop De Loire |
8/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Hipop De Loire 8/1, Useful stayer on the Flat in Poland/Germany for Marlena Stanislawska and made an encouraging yard/hurdling debut after 9 months off when runner-up at Galway (16.8f, soft) 3 weeks ago, keeping on when switched after last. Very interesting handicap debutant for trainer who won this last year. Flat winner in Poland and Germany; 2nd in maiden hurdle for his hugely respected new yard. |
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6th (14)  (12/1 +0%)Sea King |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Sea King 12/1, Made a winning return in the mud at Ripon in April and having found the Duke of Edinburgh too much, he scored again at Ayr (13f) in first-time blinkers last month. Ran at least as well in defeat despite not being seen to best effect when third at Ripon 5 weeks ago and he remains of interest. Not 100% sure to be as good at 1m6f but leaves strong impression he still has more to give. |
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7th (9)  (33/1 +0%)Onesmoothoperator |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Onesmoothoperator 33/1, Bagged a second major handicap at Newcastle within the space of 7 months when scooting clear late in 20-runner Northumberland Plate (16.2f) 8 weeks ago, tanking through the race and quickly sealing matters when leading 1f out. 8 lb higher here and worth remembering he's still a maiden on turf. His two big-race wins, including 2m Northumberland Plate last time, were on Newcastle AW. |
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8th (1)  (12/1 +14%)Relentless Voyager |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Relentless Voyager 12/1, Confirmed the promise of his reappearance when ready winner of 14-runner handicap at Epsom on Derby Day and acquitted himself well up in grade since, latest when second to Al Aasy in Glorious Stakes at Goodwood (12f) 3 weeks ago. Low-mileage and could still have a bigger performance in him. Has done well at 1m4f this term; he's not fully exposed after his one attempt at 1m6f. |
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9th (17)  (12/1 +14%)My Mate Mozzie |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) My Mate Mozzie 12/1, Useful on Flat and even better form over jumps, runner-up in Grade 1 novice chase at Leopardstown on Boxing Day. Below best in the Arkle at Cheltenham in March but placed in a handicap at Royal Ascot and again ran well having a rare hurdles start at Galway (16f, good to soft) recently. On the premises in major Flat handicaps; stayed on to be close third at Royal Ascot (1m6f). |
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|U| (5)  (22/1 +12%)Crystal Delight |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Crystal Delight 22/1, Plenty of creditable efforts last year for William Jarvis and ran out an emphatic winner from the front on debut for new yard at Epsom in April. Found another chunk of improvement when bolting up here 3 weeks later but unable to reproduce that form upped to listed level at Newmarket 8 weeks ago. Made all at Epsom (1m2f) and York (1m4f) but a heavy defeat in Listed race eight weeks ago. |
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10th (22)  (80/1 +0%)Forza Orta |
80/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Forza Orta 80/1, Winless in 2024 but was shaping up quite well until going too keenly in cheekpieces when beating only one in 14f Goodwood handicap earlier in the month. Didn't get the best of runs but made no impression once in clear bidding for back-to-back win in stayers handicap on Wednesday. Tongue tie on. 2m win at this meeting 2023; confidence in him already dented before Wednesday's poor show. |
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11th (18)  (18/1 +28%)Chillingham |
18/1(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Chillingham 18/1, Useful handicapper who has finished a creditable third over 1½m at Ripon and at this venue on his last 2 starts, latterly in a hood/cheekpieces combination. Former left off on this occasion and every chance he will be competitive. Hooded throughout but not today; reliable sort over 1m4f/1m6f but perhaps a bit exposed. |
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12th (10)  (9/1 +10%)Burdett Road |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Burdett Road 9/1, Won 3-y-o handicap at last season's Royal Ascot and subsequently developed into a useful hurdler for this yard, winning Cheltenham Grade 2 before chasing home Sir Gino there in January. Shaped well on his return to the Flat at Ascot last month and this extra distance looks sure to suit. Settling him looks the issue but late headway over 1m4f on return to Flat was encouraging. |
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13th (11)  (15/2 +58%)Ziggy |
15/2(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Ziggy 15/2, Sparsely campaigned in recent seasons but has returned as good as ever, gaining reward for a series of very good efforts this year when landing 6-runner handicap at this course (11.8f, good to firm) 4 weeks ago. This just his second start at the trip and further progress not ruled out. Four good places before winning a lesser 1m4f race here; sole attempt at 1m6f was in 2021. |
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14th (12)  (18/1 -50%)Fairbanks |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Fairbanks 18/1, Most progressive equipped with headgear, registering a clear-cut success from the front at Newcastle in May before regaining the winning thread at Newmarket (14f, good) fitted with blinkers last month. Edged out only by an improving 3-y-o at Goodwood last time and limit not yet reached. Has progressed well this term, upped to 1m6f on last two outings for a win and close 2nd. |
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15th (4)  (10/1 +17%)Naqeeb |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Naqeeb 10/1, Superbly bred (closely related to top-class pair Baaeed and Hukum) and returned to action with a solid third in Jockey Club Stakes. Excuses on his next couple of starts but proved better than ever having his first crack at 2m when second in handicap at Newbury 5 weeks ago. Headgear back on. Gave a much more positive performance again when running-on 2nd at Newbury (2m) last time. |
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16th (3)  (50/1 -52%)Wise Eagle |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Wise Eagle 50/1, Struggled on his first couple of starts back this season but back to his very best in a race which set up perfectly for him when 3 lengths third of 8 to Alsakib in Silver Cup at this C&D (good to soft) 6 weeks ago. Tough task back in a fiercely-competitive handicap. Back to his best when third in C&D Group 3 six weeks ago but has career-high mark. |
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17th (2)  (9/1 -38%)Queenstown |
9/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Queenstown 9/1, Off the mark returning from 6 months off in a back-end maiden at the Curragh last year and has taken his form up a notch this year, managing to get closer to stablemate Kyprios in Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes at Leopardstown (14f, good) when last seen in May. Commands respect on return/handicap debut. Twice second to star stayer Kyprios over 1m6f this spring; 4yo who's had only six races. |
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18th (6)  (22/1 +21%)Yashin |
22/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Yashin 22/1, Got within 2¾ lengths of Kyprios when third in Saval Beg at Leopardstown in May (won 2023 renewal) but returned to a big-field handicap, underperformed on his first all-weather start when mid-field in Northumberland Plate. Finished close 7th in this last year from same mark and has had a wind op. 3l seventh in 2023 Ebor off this mark; wind op since poor show in Northumberland Plate. |
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19th (20)  (22/1 -22%)Iron Lion |
22/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Iron Lion 22/1, Bagged his third win this year with a career best in 9-runner handicap at Ripon (12f, good) 5 weeks ago, quickening up well off steady gallop but getting a smoother run compared to most. Yard (1 of 2 runners) already tasted success here this week and not ruled out stepping back up in trip. Much more to prove at 1m6f but he's looked good for his three wins this term over 1m4f. |
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Magical Zoe was far from disgraced when making the frame in Group 3 company at Fairyhouse last month and now makes her handicap debut on the Flat, so she warrants respect for the Henry De Bromhead team. However, RELENTLESS VOYAGER looks the way to go. The son of Ulysses was only a length behind the subsequent Geoffrey Freer winner Al Aasy in a Group 3 at Goodwood last time and beat Ziggy (second) by three lengths when last seen in the handicap ranks at Epsom in June. Queenstown and Epic Poet are others to consider.
A typically-competitive renewal of the most valuable Flat handicap in Europe and its EPIC POET who shades the vote having been shaping up well for David O'Meara this season. Queenstown, who got within a length of Kyprios in the Saval Beg at Leopardstown when last seen in May, heads up the dangers making his handicap debut, while Magical Zoe, Sea King and Hipop de Loire (who represents last year's winning trainer) are just a handful of others worth considering, too.
The vote goes to SEA KING (nap), with Iron Lion feared most ahead of Epic Poet, Naqeeb and Fairbanks.
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 (14)  (7/2 +50%)Elmonjed |
7/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Elmonjed 7/2, Won both starts at 2 yrs and confirmed the promise of his previous efforts in handicaps when successful in first-time blinkers at Windsor 12 days ago. Unexposed for leading stable so remains of serious interest. Blinkers worked a treat at Windsor 12 days ago; 2lb rise is negligible; can do better yet. |
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2nd (10)  (18/1 +10%)Strike Red |
18/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Strike Red 18/1, Signed off 2023 with 6f Curragh handicap success on soft ground. Looks to be bubbling under this term, unlucky not to finish closer when fifth of 14 at Newcastle (6f) and sticking to his task when sixth in the Stewards' Cup 3 weeks ago. Any rain would be in his favour. Handicapped to win and he's been threatening; a stiffer test would suit him ideally though. |
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3rd (1)  (10/1 +17%)Commanche Falls |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Commanche Falls 10/1, Yet to hit top form this term, though not seen to best effect in listed race at the Curragh (6f, good). Never really a factor at Newbury but big-field handicap scenario normally brings out the best in him (second to Summerghand in this in 2022) and more severe headgear also employed. Listed C&D win in 2023; 2nd to Summerghand in this/Ayr Gold Cup in 2022, his last 2 h'caps. |
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4th (15)  (17/2 +15%)Two Tribes |
17/2(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Two Tribes 17/2, Likeable sort who typically gave running when fifth over 5f at Ascot a month ago. Equally effective over 6f but consistency means he has nothing in hand of the assessor. Newmarket second in May is strong form; no progress since but continues to run creditably. |
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5th (5)  (17/2 +15%)Cover Up |
17/2(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Cover Up 17/2, Looked firmly on the up when bagging two 5f handicaps at Newcastle in February. Has found it tougher in stronger races over 6f since but he wasn't given an unduly hard time back from a break in the Wokingham and he went with plenty of zest when a back-to-form fifth at Goodwood 3 weeks ago. Big improver on AW this winter; good run in the Stewards' Cup latest; still low mileage. |
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6th (13)  (6/1 +40%)Summerghand |
6/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Summerghand 6/1, Showed he can still mix it in top-end handicaps when 3¼ lengths third of 20 to Aalto in Bunbury Cup at Newmarket last month. Not so good at Ascot but had an excuse in the Stewards' Cup and made the frame in the Great St Wilfrid last week and has won the last 2 renewals of this. Bidding for third win in this race; solid fourth at Ripon last week; each-way shout again. |
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7th (9)  (13/2 +19%)Dare To Hope |
13/2(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Dare To Hope 13/2, Had been shaping up nicely (better than the result in the Stewards' Cup) and well backed, he landed a good pot in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon a week ago, staying on strongly. Up 6 lb but he's clearly at the top of his game. Ran on well to win last week's Great St Wilfrid; up 6lb but should make another bold bid. |
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8th (2)  (9/1 +0%)Apollo One |
9/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Apollo One 9/1, Most likeable and reliable sprinter who produced another big effort to finish second in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood for the second year running 3 weeks ago. Sure to be on the premises again nudged up 1 lb. Second in Stewards' Cup latest (well drawn); a fixture in the top handicaps; good chance. |
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9th (11)  (22/1 +0%)Jehangeer |
22/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Jehangeer 22/1, Brother to yard's top sprinter Hello Youmzain and he resumed winning ways on the back of wind/gelding op in 6f handicap at Thirsk last month. Very strong at the finish on that occasion so promised to be suited by 7f, but he failed to handle Goodwood's undulations last time. Worth another chance. 6f win at Thirsk (good to soft) last month; disappointed over 7f at Goodwood since. |
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10th (3)  (25/1 -79%)Albasheer |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Albasheer 25/1, Smart AW performer who has shown he's just as good on turf over 5f at Ascot this summer, finishing a promising second before getting up in the dying strides to land a nice prize last month. Hampered early and unable to land a blow in the Stewards' Cup but he's 2 lb lower here. Dead-heated in this last year off 7lb lower mark; as good as ever this summer; respected. |
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11th (17)  (80/1 -100%)Admiral D |
80/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Admiral D 80/1, Ungenuine sort who ended long losing run at Kempton in November. Respectable return to action at Haydock and he's below that successful rating but he needs everything to fall right. Hard to win with and needs to be played late off a fast pace; one of three for his trainer. |
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12th (4)  (50/1 -25%)Coachello |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Coachello 50/1, Smart ex-Irish 6f/7f scorer who made a perfectly satisfactory start for new yard when running on into mid-field in the Wokingham (6f) at Royal Ascot. Made no impression without the cheekpieces at Pontefract and tongue tie now removed. Fair mark on this winter's AW best but he's yet to catch light for his new stable. |
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13th (16)  (33/1 +0%)Rhythm N Hooves |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Rhythm N Hooves 33/1, Raced away from the action when down the field in the Stewards' Cup and also not seen to best effect at Windsor 12 days ago given he was hampered. Edged below last winning mark so dangerous to rule him out. Did well since blinkers were added but this looks a tough task; yard also runs Albasheer. |
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14th (6)  (20/1 -11%)Ballymount Boy |
20/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Ballymount Boy 20/1, Very useful juvenile who signed off with a 6f listed win at Doncaster. Returned to form when 3½ lengths sixth of 11 to Montassib in Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle (6f) and while he wasn't seen to best effect at Goodwood 3 weeks ago (7f) his mark does look a shade too high. Classy 2yo; no better than 6th this year; good ground or softer is ideal; has been gelded. |
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15th (12)  (33/1 +18%)Dark Thirty |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Dark Thirty 33/1, Posted a career-best effort on back of 6 months off when landing 18-runner Rowley course handicap (6f) in April. Third back there next time but needs to shrug off lesser runs since. On the plus side, he is back on that successful mark. Back to his last winning mark but he's not been at his best in major handicaps of late. |
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16th (8)  (10/1 -54%)Billyjoh |
10/1(-54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Billyjoh 10/1, Back-to-back winner on AW in February and has remained in excellent order since in the face of a busy campaign, shaping very well when placed twice at Goodwood of late, latterly when third in the Stewards' Cup fitted with cheekpieces for the first time. Major player up 1 lb. Series of fine efforts in big h'caps, doing well to take third in Stewards' Cup latest. |
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17th (7)  (22/1 -38%)Harry Three |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Harry Three 22/1, A three-time 6f scorer in 2022. Missed whole of last season and yet to recapture pick of his form upon return (also gelded) unable to make the most of a good draw in listed company at Chester. Hood on for the first time in a while. Progressed well as 3yo, including C&D winner; has not hit top gear since a long layoff. |
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18th (18)  (10/3 +87%)Reinforce |
10/3(+87%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Reinforce 10/3, Finally opened his account at Navan last month before grabbing a share of the spoils at Down Royal just 6 days later, that his best effort since his juvenile days. Cracking second at Newbury since and while this is a deeper race, he looks ready for another crack at 6f. 6 lb out of the weights. Ran well at Newbury last week (5f) but this looks tough from well out of the handicap. |
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19th (19)  (150/1 -200%)Oso Rapido |
150/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Oso Rapido 150/1, Usually competes a couple of notches below this and yet to win this season. Readily opposed from long way out of the weights. Prominent-racer; well held over 7f on Wednesday; no appeal from well out of the weights. |
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DARE TO HOPE and Elmonjed both struck at this level on their latest outings, but the slight preference is for the former after his triumph in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon. Richard Fahey's four-year-old was possibly worth more than the winning margin suggests on that occasion and a 6lb rise may underestimate his superiority. As for the latter, he showed improvement in first-time blinkers to gain his first success of the year at Windsor and it would be no surprise to see him feature off only 2lb higher. Apollo One beat Billyjoh (third) when hitting the crossbar in the Stewards' Cup and can confirm that form.
A cracking sprint handicap with BILLYJOH just about the most persuasive option, He's stood up really well to an intensive campaign and a brace of placed efforts at Goodwood in recent weeks confirm his current mark is within range. Elmonjed is an improving 3-y-o for powerful connections so he commands serious respect, as does Summerghand, who chases a hat-trick in this race.
Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and this could be the day for APOLLO ONE to land his big one. Elmonjed is next best.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (11)  (5/2 +38%)Tropical Storm |
5/2(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Tropical Storm 5/2, Stepped up on debut when second at Newmarket and further progress when runner-up in Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, firm, 11/1). Went off too hard in Richmond Stakes at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) since and worth another chance back down in class/trip. Progressive in his 5f attempts, peaking with second in the Norfolk; big player. |
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2nd (7)  (9/2 +55%)Magnum Force |
9/2(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Magnum Force 9/2, Justified market confidence at the second attempt in 14-runner maiden at Cork (5f, good to firm) 8 days ago, cosily. This is a big step up but he's clearly held in high regard. Promising colt who won at Cork last week; the only runner who holds a Group 1 entry. |
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3rd (9)  (28/1 -12%)Sir Yoshi |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Sir Yoshi 28/1, Off the mark at third attempt at Tipperary in May and decent efforts in defeat upped in class since, 4½ lengths sixth of 10 in Anglesey Stakes at the Curragh (6.3f, good, 50/1) 34 days ago. Likely to find a few too strong once again. Irish colt; has performed respectably at a useful level but is rather exposed now. |
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4th (8)  (4/1 -78%)Mr Lightside |
4/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Mr Lightside 4/1, Left debut well behind with 5f novice wins at Redcar and Nottingham. Stepped up again when ¾-length third of 15 to his stablemate Big Mojo in Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood since, showing plenty of pace. Could be hard to peg back. Doing well over 5f, close third in the Molecomb most recently; leading contender. |
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5th (6)  (33/1 -18%)La Bellota |
33/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) La Bellota 33/1, Runner-up both starts, neck second of 5 to King of Light in novice at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm, 5/1) 15 days ago. This looks very ambitious. Mill Reef entry; has shown clear promise; neck second to King Of Light on latest start. |
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6th (15)  (18/1 -80%)Make Haste |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Make Haste 18/1, Too keen for her own good in Queen Mary at Royal Ascot but had made a winning debut at Naas and back on track when second in listed race there last month. In the mix. Second in Naas Listed race with hood added; could go well in the retained headgear. |
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7th (5)  (22/1 +33%)King Of Light |
22/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) King Of Light 22/1, Showed a bit of improvement to get off the mark in 5-runner novice at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago but likely to be found wanting here. Gelded prior to getting off the mark at Musselburgh last time, beating La Bellota a neck. |
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8th (10)  (33/1 +34%)The Man |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) The Man 33/1, Useful pedigree and created a favourable impression when winning on debut at Southwell (5f) in April. Things haven't gone to plan at a higher level since but would still be a surprise winner. Duck eggs in the Norfolk and Molecomb expose his limitations; hood fitted. |
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9th (3)  (25/1 +24%)Do It Now |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Do It Now 25/1, Off the mark at third attempt at Ripon in May and improved on that when good fifth of 19 in Super Sprint Stakes at Newbury (5.2f, good to firm, 20/1). No show on nursery bow at Goodwood since, however, and others preferred. Ran well in the Super Sprint but poorly in Goodwood nursery since; others preferred. |
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10th (12)  (10/1 +17%)Vingegaard |
10/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Vingegaard 10/1, Mehmas colt who was second home in his group in the Windsor Castle before finishing a fine close second in the Super Sprint at Newbury, faring best of those ridden prominently. Lost all chance at the start in Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood since and remains of interest. Perhaps unsuited by Goodwood last time; respectable form on galloping tracks otherwise. |
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11th (4)  (25/1 +38%)Fuji Mountain |
25/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Fuji Mountain 25/1, Speedy sort who came good in 5f Chester novice but limitations exposed at a higher level either side of that. Limitations have been exposed in the Windsor Castle and Molecomb; readily opposed. |
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12th (1)  (16/1 +52%)Ardennes |
16/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ardennes 16/1, Left debut effort behind when scoring at Salisbury in June and backed that up when second at Newcastle. Decent fourth on nursery bow at Goodwood since, perhaps overdoing things slightly in front. More needed here but return to 5f should suit. Ran creditably in Glorious Goodwood nursery last time; this is a stiffer assignment. |
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13th (2)  (50/1 -79%)Binadham |
50/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Binadham 50/1, Yarmouth debut winner but limitations exposed at higher level since. Ran well in the Norfolk but failed to back up that effort in the Molecomb; not solid. |
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14th (17)  (16/1 -33%)River Seine |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) River Seine 16/1, Front-runner who was placed 3 times prior to easily winning 4-runner maiden at Pontefract (5f, good). Decent fourth in listed race at Newbury since but will find it tough dominating this field. Ran creditably in similar event at Newbury last week; proving a consistent filly. |
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15th (13)  (11/1 +73%)Beauty Queen |
11/1(+73%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Beauty Queen 11/1, Looked good prospect when winning 9-runner novice (9/4) at Beverley (5f) on debut but beaten by a couple of newcomers when only third under a penalty here (6f) 4 weeks ago. Looked a useful prospect over 5f on debut; failed to get home over 6f here since. |
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16th (14)  (25/1 -56%)Blue Zodiac |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Blue Zodiac 25/1, Much improved from her debut when winning a 7-runner novice at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft) and shaped well when third in conditions stakes at Goodwood (5f, firm) 24 days ago. Plenty to find here but she remains with potential. Improving filly who ran well in a conditions race at Glorious Goodwood most recently. |
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TROPICAL STORM may remain a maiden but his runner-up effort in the Norfolk on his penultimate outing appeals as the strongest form on offer. Dropping back in trip looks like a good move, having disappointed in the Richmond at Goodwood, and he tops the shortlist. Not beaten far in the Molecomb, Mr Lightside continues to progress and is a key player, along with Vingegaard and Make Haste. Turned out again quickly after breaking his maiden comfortably at Cork last week, Magnum Force must also enter calculations.
MR LIGHTSIDE continues to improve in leaps and bounds and could prove hard to peg back here given the way he went through the race when third in the Molecomb at Goodwood. Tropical Storm did too much too soon in the Richmond and is expected to bounce back, while Vingegaard is another who wasn't seen to best effect at Glorious Goodwood.
Tropical Storm and Mr Lightside bring the best form but promising Irish colt MAGNUM FORCE is a very interesting alternative.
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)  (14/1 +0%)Sir Busker |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Sir Busker 14/1, Smart performer at his best, successful in Group 2 over C&D 2 years ago. Winless since but proved himself still capable of useful form, creditable fourth in Goodwood conditions' event (9f) after a break earlier this month. Needs to pull out a bit more here. Not the force of old (C&D Group 2 win in 2022) but retains plenty of ability; contender. |
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2nd (6)  (15/2 +32%)Dual Identity |
15/2(+32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Dual Identity 15/2, Added to fine Sandown record when taking 1m handicap in May and has remained in form since, shaping better than the result when fifth of 17 in handicap at Glorious Goodwood (9.9f) 25 days ago. Sound claims of getting involved again. Has caught the eye in hot h'caps the last twice (including C&D); one to be interested in. |
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3rd (10)  (16/1 +11%)Chasing Aphrodite |
16/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Chasing Aphrodite 16/1, Lightly raced 5-y-o who confirmed promise of previous run under a well-judged ride when successful at Sandown (10f) in June. Didn't last home tackling 1½m for the first time at Ascot 4 weeks ago but this rates more suitable. Cheekpieces back on. Made all at Sandown in June; 1m4f stretched him at Ascot latest but others more compelling. |
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4th (16)  (22/1 +45%)Cockalorum |
22/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Cockalorum 22/1, Capitalised on some leniency from the handicapper when opening his account for the season at Beverley (10f) in June. Good placed efforts next 2 outings but he does need to shrug off a lesser effort at Pontefract 6 days ago. Won at Beverley in June; this is more competitive than he's used to but not ruled out e-w. |
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5th (7)  (5/1 +29%)Ron O |
5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ron O 5/1, Been a fine servant for his owner/trainer, highlighting his versatility as he followed up his Redcar (1m) with a C&D success in June. Solid placed efforts both starts since here at up to 11.8f and claims of hitting the frame again. Won in big field over C&D in June and fine runs in defeat here the next twice; solid. |
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6th (13)  (7/1 +18%)Have Secret |
7/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Have Secret 7/1, Winless since his juvenile days but hard to knock his consistency, losing his place when the tempo lifted but rallying for third in 7-runner handicap at Chepstow (10f) 16 days ago. First-time cheekpieces could put an extra edge on him here and he needs bearing in mind. In the first three on all three starts this season, including in a big-field C&D handicap. |
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7th (14)  (9/1 +10%)Rathgar |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Rathgar 9/1, Well served by a positive ride back down markedly in trip when successful at Yarmouth (10.1f) in July. Similar form under similar tactics when runner-up at Chepstow (10f) 16 days ago but this demands more operating from career-high mark. A win and a good second since being dropped back to 1m2f and he could be in the shake-up. |
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8th (17)  (16/1 +11%)Theme Park |
16/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Theme Park 16/1, Has steadily eased in weights and ran his best race for some time when successful here (7.9f) on penultimate start in July. Unable to replicate that when fifth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (1m) 2 weeks ago but he remains on a fair mark on balance stepping back up in trip. Won 15-runner 1m handicap here two starts ago; not ruled out now back up in trip. |
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9th (12)  (10/1 +29%)Bystander |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Bystander 10/1, All 3 wins on AW, the latest in a 1¼m handicap at the Newcastle Northumberland Plate meeting. Went a long way to backing that up when sixth in big-field Goodwood handicap (9.9f) 25 days ago and possible he could yet have more to offer on turf. Sixth of 17 at Glorious Goodwood where a stronger pace would probably have been beneficial. |
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10th (5)  (10/1 -43%)Paradias |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Paradias 10/1, Dual winner last term who quickly dispelled a lesser effort in last month's John Smith's Cup when resuming winning ways at Goodwood (9f) 3 weeks ago, quickening to lead final 100 yds. Should remain competitive up 3 lb. Won at Glorious Goodwood three weeks ago and could be thereabouts once more. |
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11th (3)  (7/1 +18%)Oviedo |
7/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Oviedo 7/1, Progressed well last season, runner-up in this race prior to a very good fourth in Cambridgeshire on final start (best of those who raced stand-side). Below best in pair of starts earlier this season but freshened up ahead of this and no surprise to see a better showing. 2nd in this last year; below par this year but returns from break with yard in fine form. |
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12th (9)  (16/1 -100%)Marhaba The Champ |
16/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Marhaba The Champ 16/1, Improved model last season, winning competitive handicaps at both the Dante/Ebor Festival here. Not fired in 2 starts this time around (including here first occasion) but dangerous to dismiss, particularly if another wind op has had desired effect. Tailed off on both runs this season but wind surgery and his record here offer hope. |
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13th (15)  (40/1 +39%)Lord Protector |
40/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Lord Protector 40/1, Left opening efforts for this yard in his wake when second in handicaps at Redcar/Chelmsford earlier this season. Down the field all 3 starts since but latest Thirsk effort kept to 12f was a step back in right direction. Eased further 2 lb. Runner-up twice in a row in May/June but down the field on his three starts since. |
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14th (8)  (18/1 +10%)Killybegs Warrior |
18/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Killybegs Warrior 18/1, Won a valuable handicap over this trip at Newmarket last summer. Hit a bit of a lull this season but recent exploits from his reduced mark have been more like it, creditable fifth from the front in handicap at Windsor (10f) 9 days ago. Cheekpieces again the headgear of choice. Steps back in right direction the last twice; 9lb lower than when 4th in this last year. |
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15th (11)  (16/1 +0%)Andaleep |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Andaleep 16/1, C&D winner who is a tremendous servant to connections and bagged his third victory of the year at Windsor (10f) in July. Filled runner-up spot on 3 of his 4 starts since and no reason why he won't give another good account for all his mark is about right. Yard won this 12 months ago. Runner-up in Racing League handicaps on last three starts; could be in the mix once more. |
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16th (2)  (9/1 +25%)Teumessias Fox |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Teumessias Fox 9/1, Found a little more progress when successful at Kempton (1½m) in January. Things didn't quite go his way next 3 starts but back on track when fourth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (10f) 9 days ago. Present mark looks about right, however. Creditable fourth at Windsor last Thursday but needs something extra today. |
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17th (4)  (50/1 -100%)Chichester |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Chichester 50/1, Course winner. Smart performer at his best for Keith Dalgleish. Not so good in three runs for Charlie Johnston and he's yet to threaten in pair of starts for present stable since returning in recent months. Mark is easing at least if refitting of cheekpieces has positive effect. 1m Listed winner here last June but well beaten on both starts this summer. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
RATHGAR has shown his versatility of late with a taking success at Yarmouth on his penultimate start. The son of Ulysses has since run with plenty of credit at Chepstow, and this test should suit him as he looks to see off the Goodwood winner Paradias, and Ron O, who has not been outside the first three in his last three starts here. Dual Identity (fifth) and Bystander (sixth) both got going too late at Goodwood last time out, and they can have a say at a track that is likely to suit better.
Claims can be made for plenty and with that in mind it could be worth chancing OVIEDO. Boasting some very strong form as a 3-y-o, he's been given a break following a pair of lesser displays earlier this term and, eased a little in the weights, he could well bounce back with his yard enjoying a fine season. Goodwood scorer Paradias, Bystander and Ron O head up the dangers. Have Secret is another to bear in with first-time cheekpieces now reached for.
Things have not quite panned out for DUAL IDENTITY the last twice but he's shaped as though he's in very good form and earns the vote.
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| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
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