There were 60 Races on Saturday 23rd September 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Listowel, 7 races at York, 8 races at Catterick, 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 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)  (7/4 +56%)Invincible Molly |
7/4(+56%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Invincible Molly 7/4, Produced a promising first effort amidst greenness when third in a Lingfield maiden (6f, good to firm) in August. Could only match that level in a similar event at Windsor 2 weeks later, but it still remains early days and she's one to consider. Fair form when reaching the frame over 6f at Lingfield and Windsor; thereabouts again. |
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2nd (2)  (33/1 +18%)Glory Hyde |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Glory Hyde 33/1, Hasn't made much impact in a pair of maidens so far, outpaced from halfway when fourth of 6 at Ripon (6f, good to firm) earlier this month. Looks to be one for further down the line. Poor form both starts; plenty of improvement required. |
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3rd (1)  (11/4 +39%)All Agleam |
11/4(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) All Agleam 11/4, Still in need of experience but showed more than on debut when third in minor event at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago, keeping on final 1f. Will go on improving and she can make her presence felt. Stepped up on debut when third over 6f at Haydock 15 days ago; may do better again. |
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4th (4)  (5/2 +55%)Oakland Princess |
5/2(+55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Oakland Princess 5/2, Bred to be sharp but showed signs of inexperience when fourth in minor event at Haydock (6f, good to firm) on debut 15 days ago, losing her place halfway before showing ability by the end. Capable of better with that first run behind her. Promise when a place behind All Agleam on her 6f Haydock debut; should improve. |
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5th (6)  (13/2 +13%)Queen Of Atlantis |
13/2(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Queen Of Atlantis 13/2, Bred to be useful and shaped well, despite greenness, when runner-up in a Newbury minor event (6f, good to firm) in June. However, went backwards from her debut when down the field at Southwell (7f) 17 days ago. Back down in trip with cheekpieces on first time. Second on 6f turf debut in June but well held on AW since; cheekpieces are reached for. |
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6th (5)  (150/1 -50%)Parrsicoe |
150/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Parrsicoe 150/1, Has offered little in 2 starts to date, again finishing well held in minor event at Leicester (7f, soft) last time. Looks to be up against it. Well held in two outings at around 7f in recent weeks. |
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STAINCLIFF was sent off at 25/1 on debut at Sandown eight days ago, but she ran a race full of promise to finish runner-up and a repeat effort would give her a big chance here. Invincible Molly has posted two solid performances so far and should not be discounted, along with All Agleam, who improved from her on debut run to finish a fine third at Haydock earlier this month.
STAINCLIFF made an encouraging debut when beaten only by an experienced rival at Sandown 8 days ago and she can go one better with the extra furlong to suit. Heading the potential dangers is All Agleam, who improved from her first outing when third behind a useful prospect at Haydock last time, while Oakland Princess could take a step forward from her initial experience.
If STAINCLIFF makes the anticipated improvement from last week's Sandown debut she'll be a tough nut to crack.
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)  (9/1 +10%)Palamon |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Palamon 9/1, Yet to get his head in front but has shaped as if there's a bigger performance in his locke and was far from discredited when fourth at Doncaster 6 days ago. Not ruled out. Needs to find extra even on best 2023 form but has a 5lb claimer on board this time. |
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2nd (6)  (5/1 +17%)Bosc Girl |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Bosc Girl 5/1, 10/3, respectable third of 7 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good to soft) 2 days ago. Not discounted. Close fourth over C&D on penultimate start; also ran with credit at Ayr on Thursday. |
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3rd (2)  (11/10 +27%)Unlimited |
11/10(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Unlimited 11/10, Showed ability in novices and has looked most progressive since switched to handicaps, completing a double with plenty in hand at Kempton last time. Obvious claims. Won at Newbury (1m2f, good) and Kempton (1m3f, AW) in his handicaps; hat-trick no shock. |
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4th (3)  (8/1 -33%)Award Dancer |
8/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Award Dancer 8/1, Has slipped in the weights and produced comfortably his best effort of the campaign when third over C&D last time. Every chance if he can build on that. Beaten two short heads over C&D 13 days ago, easily his best effort this season. |
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5th (5)  (15/2 -50%)Invisible Friend |
15/2(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Invisible Friend 15/2, Lightly raced for her age and firmly back on track to justify support at Doncaster a month ago. Probably more ability to be unlocked but hard to know if she'll be in the same mood this time. May have turned a corner thanks to wind surgery, as she had 1m2f win at Doncaster latest. |
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6th (1)  (8/1 -23%)Innse Gall |
8/1(-23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Innse Gall 8/1, Gained the fifth success of his career at Ayr last month and backed it up with a creditable showing at Chester a week ago. Needs a career-best and others are less exposed. Each-way chance judged on plenty of form this term. |
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7th (8)  (50/1 -25%)Armoured |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Armoured 50/1, Some promise first couple of starts but hasn't kicked on from that and arrives with a bit to prove. Behind on handicap debut (7f, soft; 18-1) five days ago; tries a new trip and a tongue-tie. |
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8th (4)  (50/1 +0%)Pub Crawl |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Pub Crawl 50/1, Consistent at a fairly useful level for Michael Bell but first appearance for current stable was pretty tame. Hard to make a case for on the back of that. Admittedly dropped to 1m when tailed off on return but also probably best watched today. |
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A gelding operation and the switch to handicap company has been the making of UNLIMITED, who backed up his breakthrough triumph at Newbury with a last-gasp Kempton victory. William Haggas' three-year-old has been bumped up another 5lb, but he did account for an in-form opponent at the Sunbury circuit and is worth sticking with. Invisible Friend showed the benefit of wind surgery when scoring at Doncaster, while Award Dancer bounced back to form when coming out third best in a blanket finish at the last meeting here.
UNLIMITED is improving fast and should be up to completing the hat-trick at the expense of more exposed types. Award Dancer is well treated and likely to pose a serious threat, while Invisible Friend is likely to feature if she's in the same form as when justifying support at Doncaster a month ago.
It took until the final two strides before UNLIMITED hit the front at Kempton but the first two drew well clear and another win awaits.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (10/3 +58%)Politico |
10/3(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Politico 10/3, Chester maiden/novice winner but struggled back in a nursery last time. Two wins at Chester, respected provided the ground doesn't deteriorate further. |
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2nd (6)  (9/1 -13%)Up The Jazz |
9/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Up The Jazz 9/1, Justified market support when opening his account at the sixth attempt in a Carlisle nursery (6.9f) but struggled on AW bow next time. Worth another chance back on turf. May not have taken to AW last time after winning at Carlisle but vulnerable to an improver. |
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3rd (3)  (3/1 +14%)Classy Boy |
3/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Classy Boy 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Best effort when fifth of 7 in novice (7/1) at this course (6f, good) 13 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Has shaped as though in need of this extra furlong which is backed up by his pedigree. |
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4th (5)  (7/2 +50%)Bulmer Bank |
7/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Bulmer Bank 7/2, Has shown promise in 3 outings, including when tenth of 14 in valuable maiden at this C&D (good to firm, 80/1) 29 days ago, and opening mark looks a fair one. Out of the frame in three starts, but not without ability, improvement possible but needed. |
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5th (1)  (3/1 -173%)Emperor's Star |
3/1(-173%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Emperor's Star 3/1, Sea The Stars colt who built on his promising debut at the second attempt when landing odds at Chelmsford. Opening mark demands more but that is entirely possible given how he's bred. Off the mark in a big field at Chelmsford last time; major player on nursery debut. |
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6th (4)  (25/1 -79%)Alfie Boy |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Alfie Boy 25/1, Little solid form in novice events. Makes handicap debut. Must improve. Hasn't built on a promising debut; may improve now handicapping, but others appeal more. |
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EMPEROR'S STAR chased home an exciting prospect on his Newmarket debut in July before coming unstuck in testing conditions at Sandown. The son of Sea The Stars opened his account in workmanlike fashion at Chelmsford last time, but an opening mark of 91 would appear to be within his range and he is taken to make a winning nursery debut. Classy Boy merits consideration now upped in trip, while Up The Jazz must also be noted back on turf following a below-par run at Southwell.
BULMER BANK is showing steady progress and could be worth chancing off a low opening mark. The well-bred Emperor's Star is the obvious threat.
The vote goes to CLASSY BOY, with the way he has performed so far and his pedigree all suggesting he will relish this extra furlong.
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)  (15/2 +32%)Aphelios |
15/2(+32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Aphelios 15/2, Three-time winner over 6f who took his form up a notch tackling 7f for the first time when landing 8-runner Kempton handicap this month. Even better form when second of 12 at Southwell (7f again) 10 days ago. Should give another good account. In good form on the AW this month; will need to transfer the improvement back to grass. |
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2nd (15)  (8/1 +11%)Quest For Fun |
8/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Quest For Fun 8/1, C&D winner in July. Good fourth of 12 in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow (7f) next time. Not at his best when sixth of 8 at Carlisle latest but capable of bouncing back and Jonny Peate takes a handy 3 lb off. C&D winner in July and found the ground too quick last time; interesting back here. |
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3rd (13)  (8/1 -7%)The Turpinator |
8/1(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) The Turpinator 8/1, Took advantage of a career-low mark in 12-runner Thirsk handicap (7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago. Raised 4 lb for that but he retains handicapping scope on old form. 4lb higher than when back to winning form at Thirsk last time; needs the ground to dry out. |
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4th (12)  (20/1 -150%)Lowton |
20/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Lowton 20/1, Won Leicester maiden (heavy) and AW novice at Newcastle at the start of the summer (both 7f). Failed to cut much ice on his 1m Ascot handicap debut in July but no surprise were he to resume his progression now for a stable which continues in form. Blinkered first time. Won twice before well held on handicap debut and needs to bounce back; blinkers on. |
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5th (6)  (10/1 +38%)Orbaan |
10/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Orbaan 10/1, Course winner. This hold-up performer hasn't had the rub of the green in recent starts and is back on a good mark if things fall right. 0-13 since winning twice in the summer of last year despite a falling mark; cheekpieces on. |
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6th (5)  (20/1 +0%)Scottish Summit |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Scottish Summit 20/1, Likeable veteran who resumed winning ways at Thirsk (7f) in May but his last couple of runs have been a fair way short of his best. Twice below form since third behind Wild Lion over C&D in June; 0-10 here. |
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7th (10)  (20/1 +20%)Zip |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Zip 20/1, Bagged a couple of AW handicaps at the start of the year and also a close second at Newcastle (7f) in July. Shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when eight of 12 at Doncaster last week and goes well on going softer than good. 1lb below last winning mark, but not at his best lately and drawn very wide. |
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8th (19)  (28/1 +15%)Utilis |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Utilis 28/1, Fairly useful form at 2, including narrowly denied in a nursery off 6 lb higher. Below that level in his 3 outings this year but latest Carlisle sixth in cheekpieces (off now) was more encouraging and the return to 7f should suit him. Placed in four of his six starts as a 2yo but not in the same form since returning. |
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9th (2)  (11/2 +50%)Wild Lion |
11/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Wild Lion 11/2, Lightly-raced 5-y-o who confirmed himself equally as effective on turf as AW when landing C&D handicap in June. Couple of respectable in-frame efforts since and not discounted with Adam Farragher taking 3 lb off. C&D winner in June and run well twice since but may prefer the ground to dry out. |
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10th (16)  (22/1 -57%)Fortamour |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Fortamour 22/1, Back to winning ways at his favoured Ripon (last 4 wins there) 18 days ago. Races mainly at 6f these days but he was a respectable seventh of 20 over this C&D earlier in the year. Dual winner over this trip on the AW, but all five turf wins have come over 6f. |
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11th (8)  (33/1 +18%)Lion Tower |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Lion Tower 33/1, C&D winner last summer. Slight worry that he hasn't been seen a respectable reappearance effort at Doncaster in April but he is on a winning mark if primed for this. 3lb below last winning mark but back from another six months off and best on fast ground. |
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12th (14)  (20/1 +20%)The Cookstown Cafu |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) The Cookstown Cafu 20/1, Ended 2022 in fine form and picked up where he left off with victories at Redcar (7f, heavy) and Pontefract (1m, good to soft). His run of good form has come to a halt lately but he has been cut a bit of slack by the handicapper as a result. Good start to the season but not at his best the last twice; opposable from wide draw. |
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13th (7)  (18/1 +18%)Another Investment |
18/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Another Investment 18/1, Took a big jump forward when winning 16-runner C&D handicap (good to firm) by 5 lengths in June. Has backed that up when fourth at Newmarket (7f) and Ascot (6f) on his last 2 outings. Does need to prove he's effective with give in the ground, though. Wide-margin winner over C&D in June; acts on good to soft, but may not want it softer. |
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14th (9)  (11/1 +31%)Nibras Angel |
11/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Nibras Angel 11/1, Looked useful when winning 7f maiden/novice events on fast turf on her first 2 outings. Couldn't cope with the step up to Group 3 level over 1m at Sandown last time but retains potential with her sights lowered. Drop back to 7f could help too. 2-3 and still holds a Sun Chariot entry; interesting candidate on handicap debut. |
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15th (1)  (9/2 +50%)Percy's Lad |
9/2(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Percy's Lad 9/2, Mostly creditable efforts in defeat this year, particularly when second of 12 at Chester (7.5f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Only nudged up 1 lb and ought to remain competitive. Second from a high draw at Chester last time, but has another wide berth to overcome today. |
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16th (18)  (16/1 +11%)Thankuappreciate |
16/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Thankuappreciate 16/1, Just a 6f novice win to his name but plenty of creditable efforts in sprint handicaps this year, including when fifth of 11 at Carlisle (6f, good) on his first run for Declan Carroll. Tackles 7f for the first time now. Something to prove now tackling 7f for the first time and isn't bred to appreciate it. |
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17th (3)  (22/1 +12%)Cruyff Turn |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Cruyff Turn 22/1, Course scorer. Back to winning ways at Redcar (7f) in June. Not discredited when ninth of 15 in Bunbury Cup at Newmarket next time but he ran poorly at the Ebor meeting last month. Dual 1m winner here, but plenty of winning form over 7f; modest last time, though; hood on. |
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THE TURPINATOR was value for more than the winning margin suggests at Thirsk last time out and a 4lb rise could prove to be lenient as he looks to follow up. Runner-up over course and distance twice before and a narrow winner at Thirsk recently, No Nay Nicki is a key player, along with Percy's Lad, who wasn't beaten far at Chester last time. Orbaan and Wild Lion are classy sorts who cannot be ruled out, while Another Investment and Fortamour are also capable of being in the shake-up.
APHELIOS is in a good vein of form at present and might prove the answer to this very open handicap. Quest For Fun already has a big-field C&D win to his name this year and is respected with Jonny Peate taking 3 lb off. English Oak and Lowton are lightly raced 3-y-os who have the potential for better and also make the shortlist.
It may be worth siding with QUEST FOR FUN who beat another big field over C&D in July and may have similar conditions this 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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(22)  (20/1 +0%)Count D'orsay |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Count D'orsay 20/1, Went close at Beverley (5f, heavy) on Wednesday but up against it from 6 lb out of the handicap. Beaten a short head at Beverley on Wednesday but up against it from 6lb out of the weights. |
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1st (10)  (5/1 +58%)Vintage Clarets |
5/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Vintage Clarets 5/1, Won at Chester in June and followed up in ready fashion in the Gosforth Park Cup at Newcastle. Respectable fifth in the Portland at Doncaster last week and return to bare 5f will suit. Ran well when fifth in the Portland; wins have come on good/good to firm but handles soft. |
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2nd (21)  (20/1 -25%)Wen Moon |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Wen Moon 20/1, Scored at Pontefract in April but he's been in and out since, though his latest second over C&D was a good effort. Beaten less than a length in a big field over this C&D 13 days ago; makes the shortlist. |
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3rd (13)  (16/1 +20%)Manila Scouse |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Manila Scouse 16/1, Reliable sort who won at both Haydock and Chepstow in August. Down the field off revised mark both starts since though had excuses. May have had excuses since winning twice last month; not dismissed lightly. |
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4th (8)  (15/2 +6%)Jm Jungle |
15/2(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Jm Jungle 15/2, 3-y-o who is enjoying a cracking season, shaping well on a few occasions before scoring at Haydock and Glorious Goodwood in the summer. Good in-frame efforts both starts since (including here) and looks sure to go well again. Has proved ultra-consistent since returning in April; likely to give his running again. |
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5th (5)  (11/1 +31%)Proverb |
11/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Proverb 11/1, Listed winner at 2 (also won a C&D maiden). Hard to place now, however, down the field back in a handicap at Hamilton last time. Headgear now reached for. Completed a hat-trick a year ago, but below best in three starts this year; cheekpieces on. |
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6th (15)  (12/1 +40%)Came From The Dark |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Came From The Dark 12/1, Some smart handicap form to his name a few years back and landed a Sandown Group 3 in July 2021. However, not as good nowadays and others make more appeal for win purposes. Group 3 winner over two years ago but 0-11 since; not hard to look elsewhere. |
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7th (14)  (16/1 -100%)Desperate Hero |
16/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Desperate Hero 16/1, Has had plenty of racing for a 3-y-o but took form to another level when winning at Newbury 5 weeks ago. This harder but not taken lightly. Two wins since cheekpieces went on, including at Newbury last time; still improving. |
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8th (20)  (40/1 -60%)Dickieburd |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Dickieburd 40/1, Suited by the way the race developed when winning at Catterick (5f, good, 14/1) and predictably failed to repeat that effort at Chester since. Others preferred. Held under a penalty at Chester last time and has more to find from the same mark. |
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9th (16)  (25/1 -150%)Ventura Express |
25/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Ventura Express 25/1, Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (5f) in May and largely performed well in defeat since, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Back off the same mark as when beaten a neck over C&D in July; not without a chance. |
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10th (17)  (66/1 -32%)One Night Stand |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) One Night Stand 66/1, Has generally struggled this season so easy enough to look elsewhere despite tumbling mark. Out of the frame in all six starts since returning in February; plenty to prove. |
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11th (1)  (10/3 +39%)Intrinsic Bond |
10/3(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Intrinsic Bond 10/3, Won the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon for Tracy Waggott last summer and took his form to a new level when landing 5f Ascot handicap for new yard in July. Smart effort when close third in Portland at Doncaster last week and should go well again. Close third in the Portland a week ago; likely to be in the thick of things again. |
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12th (6)  (20/1 +0%)Existent |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Existent 20/1, Losing run is mounting up and down the field in the Portland last week. Others preferred. Behind a couple of these in the Portland seven days ago and just 1-25 on turf. |
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13th (9)  (16/1 -14%)Hyperfocus |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Hyperfocus 16/1, Scored at Ripon in April and ran better than for a good while when third of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Chester (5.5f, good to soft) 21 days ago, albeit seen to good effect. 1lb below last winning mark and latest Chester third has worked out well; high on list. |
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14th (11)  (16/1 -60%)Arecibo |
16/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Arecibo 16/1, Acquitted himself well in defeat on several occasions this year, latest when creditable third of 12 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Others more appealing for win purposes, though. Losing run up to 25, but running well lately and has dropped to a handy mark; shortlisted. |
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15th (19)  (16/1 +20%)Muker |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Muker 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Thirsk in August. Good second of 12 in handicap (4/1) at Haydock (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago but this more competitive. C&D winner as a 2yo and in good form lately; up another 3lb but worth a second look. |
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16th (12)  (33/1 -65%)Good Earth |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Good Earth 33/1, Recorded third win of the season in determined fashion at Sandown (5f, good to firm) last month but down the field at Wolverhampton since. A bit in and out this year, but could go well off just 1lb higher than for his last win. |
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17th (18)  (66/1 -65%)Zargun |
66/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Zargun 66/1, On a long losing run and well held over C&D when last seen almost a year ago. Just 3-49 on turf and will do well to win this after almost a year off. |
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18th (2)  (8/1 +43%)Fine Wine |
8/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Fine Wine 8/1, Speedy front runner who hasn't added to his tally in 2023 but he's posted a trio of useful efforts in handicaps, including when third over C&D in May off 3 lb higher. Struggled in listed event at Doncaster last week but this more suitable. C&D winner; has run well off higher marks this year and no surprise if he runs a big race. |
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19th (3)  (50/1 -213%)Bond Chairman |
50/1(-213%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Bond Chairman 50/1, As good as ever when making a winning return at Doncaster in June and backed that up with good third at Ascot. Mis-fired there next time but ran much better in face of a stiff task when 3 lengths fifth of 6 in listed race at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 20/1) 21 days ago. Drying ground preferable with his best form coming on good/good to firm. |
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Despite finishing a neck in front of Jm Jungle (fourth) when a close third in a similar event at Haydock (Ventura Express sixth) a fortnight ago, Arecibo is 1lb better off with that rival and another bold bid is expected from Robert Cowell's eight-year-old. However, slight preference is for DESPERATE HERO, who has gone up 6lb for his impressive Newbury success but the booking of a 5lb claimer helps ease that burden and he remains very much on an upward curve. Intrinsic Bond should give it a good go off top weight.
INTRINSIC BOND has made a positive start for this yard and looks sure to go well again having gone close in the Portland at Doncaster last week. The return to a bare 5f will suit Vintage Clarets so he is another to consider along with likeable 3-y-o Jm Jungle.
The choice is HYPERFOCUS who looked to be on the way back when third at Chester last time. That form has been boosted since.
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)  (40/1 -21%)September Power |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) September Power 40/1, Suspect her Beverley (2m) win last month slightly flatters her and she was well beaten off this mark at Chester. Something to find. Long way behind Zimmerman at Chester last time; may prefer the ground to dry out. |
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2nd (10)  (11/2 +21%)Marbuzet |
11/2(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Marbuzet 11/2, In top form, following up his Carlisle success at Musselburgh (2m) last week, coming clear hard held. This is a lot tougher but he can't be discounted. Bids for a hat-trick from 6lb higher, but this is stronger company than he normally faces. |
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3rd (2)  (15/2 +25%)Zimmerman |
15/2(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Zimmerman 15/2, Largely consistent sort and he landed 11-runner 2m handicap at Haydock last month. Fair run at Chester 3 weeks ago but more needed here and drying ground may not help also. Won at Haydock last month and then third at Chester; likely to have conditions to suit. |
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4th (3)  (9/2 +44%)Mostly Sunny |
9/2(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Mostly Sunny 9/2, Dual winner last year and good efforts over 2m of late. Down in grade and respected. Ran well here last month and returning blinkers may help, but more needed off this mark. |
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5th (7)  (10/3 +17%)Cinnodin |
10/3(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Cinnodin 10/3, Has had a good year, winning 4 handicaps at up to 2m, and has run well the last twice, chasing home Zimmerman at Haydock and then not beaten far in a higher grade than he need contest (just out of the handicap) at Southwell. One to note. Most consistent since switching to handicaps; conditions likely to be in his favour. |
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6th (11)  (16/1 -14%)Mirrie Dancers |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Mirrie Dancers 16/1, Won first 2 starts back in June on turf and fair runs over 2m on AW the last twice. Steps up markedly in class with work to do. Done well since upped in trip but has been competing at Class 6 level; this is much harder. |
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7th (6)  (25/1 -25%)Further Measure |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Further Measure 25/1, Dual winner at Wolverhampton in June and fair runs the last twice. Probably vulnerable back up in trip in this company, though. Closely matched with Cinnodin on Newbury running in July; holds each-way claims.. |
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8th (8)  (33/1 -32%)Flint Hill |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Flint Hill 33/1, Has been well held to differing degrees since winning at Catterick (2m) in May and this looks tough despite his falling mark. 2lb below last winning mark, but well behind September Power at Beverley three weeks ago. |
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9th (9)  (11/4 -57%)Solution |
11/4(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Solution 11/4, Step up to 2m has been the making of him, winning Kempton and Lingfield handicaps the last twice. Just as effective on turf and big shout up 4 lb. 4lb higher in hat-trick bid; dangerous to think there isn't still more to come from him. |
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10th (12)  (28/1 -12%)Nobody Told Me |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Nobody Told Me 28/1, Off the mark at Doncaster in April but largely below form since, including over this trip. New headgear. 1-12 and behind a couple of these at Haydock last month; makes limited appeal; blinkers on. |
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11th (1)  (16/1 +0%)State Legend |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) State Legend 16/1, Opened account for present yard in decisive fashion at Sandown (1¾m, good to soft) in July but easy to back and proved too free upped to 2m at Goodwood next time. Back down in grade and went close here in June. Won at Sandown in July, but last over this trip at Goodwood last month; stamina to prove. |
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|PU| (5)  (66/1 +18%)Red Force One |
66/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Red Force One 66/1, C&D winner who struck over hurdles at Huntingdon in May. Has struggled since (under both codes) but his mark has dipped. Well beaten in both starts back on the Flat; all wins have come on good or faster ground. |
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The progressive SOLUTION looks the way to go after he secured a double over this distance at Lingfield, and he is only 4lb higher for that effort. Marbuzet is also on a hat-trick and struck with his head in his chest at Musselburgh last week so has to be respected off a 6lb higher rating. Zimmerman could have a say after his third at Chester, when he had September Power behind him.
SOLUTION is a useful stayer in the making and can get the hat-trick up. Cinnodin and Mostly Sunny are feared most.
The vote goes to CINNODIN (nap) who should have conditions to suit. A true gallop would enhance his prospects even more.
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)  (13/2 +7%)Two Brothers |
13/2(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Two Brothers 13/2, Latest win at Carlisle in June. Has remained in form since, just flying a bit too high in a Hamilton handicap last time. Should make more impact in this lesser contest. Won this year's Cumberland Plate at Carlisle; largely consistent. |
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2nd (8)  (13/2 +28%)Rathgar |
13/2(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Rathgar 13/2, Progressive at 2yrs and kicked off present campaign with solid placed efforts at Newmarket/here. Proved disappointing in trio of starts since, though return to this track should suit. Finished third off 3lb higher over C&D in May; fighting chance if back to form. |
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3rd (6)  (10/3 +58%)Golden Move |
10/3(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Golden Move 10/3, From a good family and took a marked step forward to make a successful handicap debut at Doncaster (11.9f) in July. Hasn't been the same form subsequently, however, and others make more appeal. Well held in the Melrose but may have more to offer back down in trip/grade. |
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4th (2)  (10/1 +9%)Dark Jedi |
10/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Dark Jedi 10/1, Not the force of old, underlined by recent performances, but mark is coming into line and he's a dangerous one to dismiss. Current mark reflects a decline in his form; drop in grade may prompt a turnaround. |
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5th (9)  (12/1 +0%)Gibside |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Gibside 12/1, Has won at Carlisle and over C&D this term. Better than the result on each of his last 3 starts, stretched by trip at this course last time, so he's one to be interested in. Outgunned over 2m here two weeks ago; C&D scorer in July; not dismissed. |
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6th (3)  (14/1 -100%)Lexington Knight |
14/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Lexington Knight 14/1, Capitalised on a drop in grade under a strong ride at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but was all out and this is a better contest. Has won three of his last seven starts; not dismissed in current form. |
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7th (1)  (4/1 -78%)Sweet Fantasy |
4/1(-78%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Sweet Fantasy 4/1, Relished some cut in the ground when completing a double at Leicester/Epsom in July and August. Plenty to spare again on latter occasion and should put up bold bid for the hat-trick after a short break. Front-running wins on soft ground the last twice, taking record over 1m4f to 3-4. |
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8th (7)  (10/1 -11%)French Invasion |
10/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) French Invasion 10/1, Taking winner on debut at Kempton in January before following up under a penalty at Lingfield a month later. Back on track lately without appearing to have a great deal in hand of his mark. Two AW wins; ran creditably in last two turf starts; could go well again. |
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9th (5)  (7/1 -27%)Harappan |
7/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Harappan 7/1, Won both his starts for Iain Jardine, latest when taking 8-runner minor event in ready fashion at Catterick (12.1f, good) 33 days ago. Likely more to come on handicap debut. 2-3 at novice level; unexposed colt who could do well in handicaps; interesting. |
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FRENCH INVASION was not beaten far in a valuable event at Haydock recently and that followed a close second at Newmarket. The son of Le Havre is clearly on a workable mark and he should not be underestimated now eased in grade. Golden Move is another who is likely to appreciate having his sights lowered, while Harappan and Sweet Fantasy have both won their last two starts and complete the shortlist.
SWEET FANTASY is firmly on the up and the rain-softened conditions are in her favour, so she's fancied to go in again at the likely expense of fellow hat-trick seeker Harappan. Gibside is another one to consider back down trip.
A chance is taken that RATHGAR will stage a revival on his return to York. Gibside is second choice.
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