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	Horse	Class Runs	Odds	Mov	TP	TF	TS	RPR	BC	XP	Filtered Form	Top SR	Top OR	Win %	Place %	BF Place %	BF Place HW	ATR LTO	ATR SPEED	Recent Form	Weight	Tips	Runs	SC	BC	WC	Info
	(4) Inspiring Speeches (Connor Beasley) 7		11/2	+61%							6[29]Wetherby: 11 Jun 2024 Days Ago: 29 TF Rating: - Dis: 7f Ran: 11 Position: 6 OR: 60 Wt: 9-4 Prize: 4k Class: 6 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Good LH/RH: LH , 9[43]Redcar: 28 May 2024 Days Ago: 43 TF Rating: - Dis: 7f Ran: 10 Position: 9 OR: 63 Wt: 9-7 Prize: 3k Class: 6 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Soft LH/RH: LH , 8[246]Newcastle: 07 Nov 2023 Days Ago: 246 TF Rating: - Dis: 6f Ran: 12 Position: 8 OR: 65 Wt: 9-9 Prize: 3k Class: 6 Race Type: AW Flat Going: Standard LH/RH: LH 7									3748-96	9-7		7	3	4		(4) Inspiring Speeches 11/2, Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Wetherby (7f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Something to find on form.
(4) Inspiring Speeches Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Wetherby (7f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Something to find on form. Metting: 7 Runs TF Rating: Distance Ran Position BF Placed OR Weight Prize Class Race Type Going LH/RH 11 Jun 2024 Wetherby [29] 7f 11 6 60 9-4 4k 6 Turf Flat Good LH 28 May 2024 Redcar [43] 7f 10 9 63 9-7 3k 6 Turf Flat Soft LH 07 Nov 2023 Newcastle [246] 6f 12 8 65 9-9 3k 6 AW Flat Standard LH 09 Oct 2023 Pontefract [275] 6f 11 4th Yes 66 9-0 5k 4 Turf Flat Good To Soft LH 21 Sep 2023 Ayr [293] 7f 11 7 9-7 8k 4 Turf Flat Good To Soft LH 31 Aug 2023 Carlisle [314] 6f 11 3rd Yes 9-4 6k 3 Turf Flat Good RH 18 Aug 2023 Thirsk [327] 6f 14 5 9-7 5k 4 Turf Flat Good LH
	(8) Arlington (Andrew Breslin) 9		20/1	-25%							8[7]Thirsk: 03 Jul 2024 Days Ago: 7 TF Rating: - Dis: 6f Ran: 11 Position: 8 OR: 52 Wt: 8-12 Prize: 4k Class: 6 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Good To Soft LH/RH: LH , 0[18]Redcar: 22 Jun 2024 Days Ago: 18 TF Rating: - Dis: 6f Ran: 12 Position: 0 OR: 52 Wt: 8-12 Prize: 3k Class: 6 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Good to Firm LH/RH: LH , 1[114]Newcastle: 18 Mar 2024 Days Ago: 114 TF Rating: - Dis: 6f Ran: 8 Position: 1 OR: 50 Wt: 8-6 Prize: 4k Class: 6 Race Type: AW Flat Going: Standard LH/RH: LH 9									79-7108	9-1		9	6	3		(8) Arlington 20/1, Winner at Newcastle in March. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good, 28/1) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others make more appeal.
(8) Arlington Winner at Newcastle in March. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good, 28/1) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others make more appeal. Metting: 9 Runs TF Rating: Distance Ran Position BF Placed OR Weight Prize Class Race Type Going LH/RH 03 Jul 2024 Thirsk [7] 6f 11 8 52 8-12 4k 6 Turf Flat Good To Soft LH 22 Jun 2024 Redcar [18] 6f 12 0 52 8-12 3k 6 Turf Flat Good to Firm LH 18 Mar 2024 Newcastle [114] 6f 8 1st Yes 50 8-6 4k 6 AW Flat Standard LH 20 Feb 2024 Newcastle [141] 5f 8 7 53 8-13 5k 6 AW Flat Standard LH 21 Nov 2023 Wolverhampton [232] 5f 10 9 57 9-3 4k 6 AW Flat Standard LH 03 Nov 2023 Newcastle [250] 5f 10 7 60 9-9 3k 6 AW Flat Standard LH 20 Sep 2023 Beverley [294] 5f 13 7 9-5 4k 5 Turf Flat Soft RH 26 Aug 2023 Redcar [319] 6f 11 7 9-2 4k 5 Turf Flat Good to Firm LH 16 Aug 2023 Beverley [329] 5f 10 3rd Yes 9-5 4k 5 Turf Flat Good to Firm RH
	1st (5) Sir Garfield (Jason Hart) 4		15/2	-7%							4[19]Redcar: 21 Jun 2024 Days Ago: 19 TF Rating: - Dis: 7f Ran: 12 Position: 4 OR: 60 Wt: 9-9 Prize: 3k Class: 6 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Good to Firm LH/RH: LH , 0[196]Wolverhampton: 27 Dec 2023 Days Ago: 196 TF Rating: - Dis: 6f Ran: 11 Position: 0 OR: Wt: 9-7 Prize: 4k Class: 5 Race Type: AW Flat Going: Standard LH/RH: LH , 8[215]Newcastle: 08 Dec 2023 Days Ago: 215 TF Rating: - Dis: 5f Ran: 10 Position: 8 OR: Wt: 9-4 Prize: 4k Class: 5 Race Type: AW Flat Going: Standard To Slow LH/RH: LH 4									680-4	9-7		4	1	3		(5) Sir Garfield 15/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1 and blinkered for 1st time, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Needs to take a step forward.
(5) Sir Garfield Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1 and blinkered for 1st time, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. Metting: 4 Runs TF Rating: Distance Ran Position BF Placed OR Weight Prize Class Race Type Going LH/RH 21 Jun 2024 Redcar [19] 7f 12 4th Yes 60 9-9 3k 6 Turf Flat Good to Firm LH 27 Dec 2023 Wolverhampton [196] 6f 11 0 9-7 4k 5 AW Flat Standard LH 08 Dec 2023 Newcastle [215] 5f 10 8 9-4 4k 5 AW Flat Standard To Slow LH 11 Nov 2023 Newcastle [242] 6f 8 6 9-7 5k 4 AW Flat Standard LH
	2nd (7) Profiteer (David Allan) 6		6/4	+14%							1[16]Thirsk: 24 Jun 2024 Days Ago: 16 TF Rating: - Dis: 7f Ran: 9 Position: 1 OR: 53 Wt: 8-9 Prize: 3k Class: 6 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Good to Firm LH/RH: LH , 3[40]Carlisle: 31 May 2024 Days Ago: 40 TF Rating: - Dis: 6f Ran: 9 Position: 3 OR: 54 Wt: 9-8 Prize: 3k Class: 6 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Good To Soft LH/RH: RH , 3[68]Musselburgh: 03 May 2024 Days Ago: 68 TF Rating: - Dis: 5f Ran: 8 Position: 3 OR: 56 Wt: 8-11 Prize: 4k Class: 5 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Good LH/RH: RH 6									068-331	9-4	3	6	2	4		(7) Profiteer 6/4, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to firm, 11/1) 16 days ago, staying on well. More to come and he looks capable of following up.
(7) Profiteer Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to firm, 11/1) 16 days ago, staying on well. More to come and he looks capable of following up. Metting: 6 Runs TF Rating: Distance Ran Position BF Placed OR Weight Prize Class Race Type Going LH/RH 24 Jun 2024 Thirsk [16] 7f 9 1st Yes 53 8-9 3k 6 Turf Flat Good to Firm LH 31 May 2024 Carlisle [40] 6f 9 3rd Yes 54 9-8 3k 6 Turf Flat Good To Soft RH 03 May 2024 Musselburgh [68] 5f 8 3rd Yes 56 8-11 4k 5 Turf Flat Good RH 30 Sep 2023 Ripon [284] 6f 11 8 9-2 5k 5 Turf Flat Good RH 20 Sep 2023 Beverley [294] 5f 13 6 9-5 4k 5 Turf Flat Soft RH 08 Jul 2023 Beverley [368] 5f 12 0 9-7 4k 5 Turf Flat Good RH
	3rd (1) Last Applause (Ben Robinson) 8		100/1	-614%							9[13]Newcastle: 27 Jun 2024 Days Ago: 13 TF Rating: - Dis: 7f Ran: 13 Position: 9 OR: 64 Wt: 9-8 Prize: 4k Class: 6 Race Type: AW Flat Going: Standard LH/RH: LH , 8[26]Chester: 14 Jun 2024 Days Ago: 26 TF Rating: - Dis: 6f Ran: 12 Position: 8 OR: 66 Wt: 9-0 Prize: 8k Class: 5 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Good LH/RH: LH , 2[46]Chester: 25 May 2024 Days Ago: 46 TF Rating: - Dis: 6f Ran: 5 Position: 2 OR: 67 Wt: 8-12 Prize: 8k Class: 4 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Good To Soft LH/RH: LH 8									6-86289	9-10	3	8	1	7		(1) Last Applause 100/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 28/1) 13 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Needs the headgear to perk her up.
(1) Last Applause C&D winner. Ninth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 28/1) 13 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Needs the headgear to perk her up. Metting: 8 Runs TF Rating: Distance Ran Position BF Placed OR Weight Prize Class Race Type Going LH/RH 27 Jun 2024 Newcastle [13] 7f 13 9 64 9-8 4k 6 AW Flat Standard LH 14 Jun 2024 Chester [26] 6f 12 8 66 9-0 8k 5 Turf Flat Good LH 25 May 2024 Chester [46] 6f 5 2nd Yes 67 8-12 8k 4 Turf Flat Good To Soft LH 26 Apr 2024 Newcastle [75] 7f 8 6 70 9-11 4k 5 AW Flat Standard LH 03 Apr 2024 Catterick [98] 6f 10 8 72 9-9 4k 5 Turf Flat Heavy LH 20 Oct 2023 Newcastle [264] 7f 7 6 74 9-6 4k 5 AW Flat Standard LH 04 Oct 2023 Catterick [280] 7f 7 1st Yes 9-2 4k 5 Turf Flat Good To Soft LH 19 Sep 2023 Newcastle [295] 6f 11 3rd Yes 9-2 4k 5 AW Flat Standard LH
	4th (10) Calafrio (Connor Planas) 11		5/1	-122%							2[7]Thirsk: 03 Jul 2024 Days Ago: 7 TF Rating: - Dis: 6f Ran: 11 Position: 2 OR: 49 Wt: 8-8 Prize: 4k Class: 6 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Good To Soft LH/RH: LH , 2[16]Thirsk: 24 Jun 2024 Days Ago: 16 TF Rating: - Dis: 6f Ran: 18 Position: 2 OR: 49 Wt: 9-2 Prize: 3k Class: 6 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Good to Firm LH/RH: LH , 5[41]Carlisle: 30 May 2024 Days Ago: 41 TF Rating: - Dis: 7f Ran: 6 Position: 5 OR: 50 Wt: 9-4 Prize: 3k Class: 6 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Soft LH/RH: RH 11									79-4522	8-13	5	11	7	4		(10) Calafrio 5/1, 10/3, good second of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) 7 days ago, running on. Shortlist material.
(10) Calafrio 10/3, good second of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) 7 days ago, running on. Shortlist material. Metting: 11 Runs TF Rating: Distance Ran Position BF Placed OR Weight Prize Class Race Type Going LH/RH 03 Jul 2024 Thirsk [7] 6f 11 2nd Yes 49 8-8 4k 6 Turf Flat Good To Soft LH 24 Jun 2024 Thirsk [16] 6f 18 2nd Yes 49 9-2 3k 6 Turf Flat Good to Firm LH 30 May 2024 Carlisle [41] 7f 6 5 50 9-4 3k 6 Turf Flat Soft RH 19 May 2024 Ripon [52] 6f 14 4th Yes 50 9-1 4k 6 Turf Flat Good RH 07 Dec 2023 Southwell [216] 6f 12 9 53 9-7 4k 6 AW Flat Standard LH 25 Nov 2023 Wolverhampton [228] 7f 11 7 56 9-0 3k 6 AW Flat Standard LH 07 Nov 2023 Newcastle [246] 6f 12 5 58 9-2 3k 6 AW Flat Standard LH 13 Oct 2023 Newcastle [271] 6f 12 5 59 8-12 4k 5 AW Flat Standard To Slow LH 26 Sep 2023 Newcastle [288] 7f 8 7 9-2 4k 5 AW Flat Standard LH 01 Jul 2023 Newmarket [375] 7f 6 6 9-2 5k 4 Turf Flat Good RH 12 Jun 2023 Pontefract [394] 6f 8 4th Yes 9-2 4k 5 Turf Flat Good to Firm LH
	5th (3) The Bobster (Oisin Orr) 3		14/1	-133%							8[21]Ripon: 19 Jun 2024 Days Ago: 21 TF Rating: - Dis: 6f Ran: 12 Position: 8 OR: Wt: 9-0 Prize: 5k Class: 5 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Soft LH/RH: RH , 0[264]Redcar: 20 Oct 2023 Days Ago: 264 TF Rating: - Dis: 6f Ran: 11 Position: 0 OR: Wt: 9-7 Prize: 4k Class: 5 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Soft LH/RH: LH , 4[288]Beverley: 26 Sep 2023 Days Ago: 288 TF Rating: - Dis: 5f Ran: 12 Position: 4 OR: Wt: 9-2 Prize: 4k Class: 5 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Soft LH/RH: RH 3									40-8	9-8	2	3		3		(3) The Bobster 14/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in maiden (33/1) at Ripon (6f, good) 21 days ago. May do better now upped in trip for handicap debut, so merits respect.
(3) The Bobster Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in maiden (33/1) at Ripon (6f, good) 21 days ago. May do better now upped in trip for handicap debut, so merits respect. Metting: 3 Runs TF Rating: Distance Ran Position BF Placed OR Weight Prize Class Race Type Going LH/RH 19 Jun 2024 Ripon [21] 6f 12 8 9-0 5k 5 Turf Flat Soft RH 20 Oct 2023 Redcar [264] 6f 11 0 9-7 4k 5 Turf Flat Soft LH 26 Sep 2023 Beverley [288] 5f 12 4th Yes 9-2 4k 5 Turf Flat Soft RH
	6th (6) Lady Phoebe (Cam Hardie) 4		100/1	-203%							0[13]Newcastle: 27 Jun 2024 Days Ago: 13 TF Rating: - Dis: 7f Ran: 13 Position: 0 OR: 57 Wt: 9-1 Prize: 4k Class: 6 Race Type: AW Flat Going: Standard LH/RH: LH , 7[214]Newcastle: 09 Dec 2023 Days Ago: 214 TF Rating: - Dis: 6f Ran: 11 Position: 7 OR: Wt: 8-11 Prize: 4k Class: 5 Race Type: AW Flat Going: Standard To Slow LH/RH: LH , 5[239]Newcastle: 14 Nov 2023 Days Ago: 239 TF Rating: - Dis: 7f Ran: 11 Position: 5 OR: Wt: 8-12 Prize: 5k Class: 4 Race Type: AW Flat Going: Standard LH/RH: LH 4									657-0	9-4		4	1	3		(6) Lady Phoebe 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, last of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 13 days ago. Makes turf debut. Something to prove.
(6) Lady Phoebe Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, last of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 13 days ago. Makes turf debut. Something to prove. Metting: 4 Runs TF Rating: Distance Ran Position BF Placed OR Weight Prize Class Race Type Going LH/RH 27 Jun 2024 Newcastle [13] 7f 13 0 57 9-1 4k 6 AW Flat Standard LH 09 Dec 2023 Newcastle [214] 6f 11 7 8-11 4k 5 AW Flat Standard To Slow LH 14 Nov 2023 Newcastle [239] 7f 11 5 8-12 5k 4 AW Flat Standard LH 02 Nov 2023 Newcastle [251] 6f 11 6 9-2 4k 5 AW Flat Standard LH
	7th (2) Dandy Lichious (Andrew Mullen) 13		100/1	-203%							7[18]Ayr: 22 Jun 2024 Days Ago: 18 TF Rating: - Dis: 7f Ran: 7 Position: 7 OR: 62 Wt: 9-1 Prize: 4k Class: 5 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Good to Firm LH/RH: LH , 7[37]Ayr: 03 Jun 2024 Days Ago: 37 TF Rating: - Dis: 10f Ran: 7 Position: 7 OR: 65 Wt: 9-3 Prize: 4k Class: 6 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Good LH/RH: LH , 9[47]Haydock: 24 May 2024 Days Ago: 47 TF Rating: - Dis: 1m Ran: 10 Position: 9 OR: 67 Wt: 9-8 Prize: 4k Class: 5 Race Type: Turf Flat Going: Soft LH/RH: LH 13									6-21977	9-9		13	1	2		(2) Dandy Lichious 100/1, Winner at Dundalk in March. 28/1, last of 7 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 18 days ago, slowly away. Others make more appeal.
(2) Dandy Lichious Winner at Dundalk in March. 28/1, last of 7 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 18 days ago, slowly away. Others make more appeal. Metting: 13 Runs TF Rating: Distance Ran Position BF Placed OR Weight Prize Class Race Type Going LH/RH 22 Jun 2024 Ayr [18] 7f 7 7 62 9-1 4k 5 Turf Flat Good to Firm LH 03 Jun 2024 Ayr [37] 10f 7 7 65 9-3 4k 6 Turf Flat Good LH 24 May 2024 Haydock [47] 1m 10 9 67 9-8 4k 5 Turf Flat Soft LH 08 Mar 2024 Dundalk [124] 7f 14 1st Yes 67 8-8 5k AW Flat Standard LH 01 Mar 2024 Dundalk [131] 1m 14 2nd Yes 66 9-3 5k AW Flat Standard LH 13 Dec 2023 Dundalk [210] 6f 10 6 69 9-11 6k AW Flat Standard LH 06 Dec 2023 Dundalk [217] 1m 12 0 73 9-5 6k AW Flat Standard LH 15 Nov 2023 Dundalk [238] 7f 14 9 75 9-1 6k AW Flat Standard LH 06 Sep 2023 Cork [308] 7f 4 4th 77 8-11 16k Turf Flat Good RH 26 Aug 2023 Curragh [319] 7f 8 4th Yes 78 8-13 8k Turf Flat Good RH 07 Jul 2023 Bellewstown [369] 1m 11 5 8-12 13k Turf Flat Yielding LH 03 Jun 2023 Listowel [403] 6f 14 0 9-1 13k Turf Flat Good LH 31 Mar 2023 Dundalk [467] 5f 9 5 9-4 13k AW Flat Standard LH
	8th (9) Joons Dream (Sam James) 4		100/1	-525%							8[117]Wolverhampton: 15 Mar 2024 Days Ago: 117 TF Rating: - Dis: 7f Ran: 8 Position: 8 OR: 54 Wt: 9-3 Prize: 5k Class: 6 Race Type: AW Flat Going: Standard LH/RH: LH , 8[167]Newcastle: 25 Jan 2024 Days Ago: 167 TF Rating: - Dis: 5f Ran: 10 Position: 8 OR: Wt: 8-10 Prize: 4k Class: 5 Race Type: AW Flat Going: Standard LH/RH: LH , 5[175]Newcastle: 17 Jan 2024 Days Ago: 175 TF Rating: - Dis: 6f Ran: 8 Position: 5 OR: Wt: 8-7 Prize: 4k Class: 5 Race Type: AW Flat Going: Standard LH/RH: LH 4									8-588	9-1		4	1	3		(9) Joons Dream 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 117 days.
(9) Joons Dream Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f). Off 117 days. Metting: 4 Runs TF Rating: Distance Ran Position BF Placed OR Weight Prize Class Race Type Going LH/RH 15 Mar 2024 Wolverhampton [117] 7f 8 8 54 9-3 5k 6 AW Flat Standard LH 25 Jan 2024 Newcastle [167] 5f 10 8 8-10 4k 5 AW Flat Standard LH 17 Jan 2024 Newcastle [175] 6f 8 5 8-7 4k 5 AW Flat Standard LH 01 Sep 2023 Carlisle [313] 6f 8 8 9-0 4k 5 Turf Flat Good to Firm RH

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Hereford Race Course

Located in Herefordshire, England, Hereford Race Course is a popular venue for horse racing enthusiasts. The course features a left-handed track that is about 1 mile and 3 furlongs in length, with a steady climb to the finishing post. Races at Hereford are generally run over fences for National Hunt (jumps) racing.

Racing Tips for Hereford Races

• Pay attention to the going - the condition of the ground can significantly affect a horse's performance. If the going is soft, horses with a high weight may struggle, whereas those with a low weight may have an advantage.
• Consider the distance of the race - horses that excel at longer distances may struggle in shorter races, and vice versa.
• Look at the form of the horses - check out their recent performances and see if they have a good record at Hereford or on similar courses.
• Keep an eye on the jockeys - a skilled jockey can make all the difference in a race, so it's worth considering who is riding each horse.
• Don't forget to factor in any injuries or setbacks - if a horse has recently recovered from an injury or has had a break from racing, it may not perform as well as its more seasoned rivals.

Upcoming Races at Hereford

Hereford Race Course hosts races throughout the year, with a mix of National Hunt and Flat racing events. Some upcoming races to look out for include:

• Herefordshire Novices' Hurdle (National Hunt) - held in January
• Herefordshire Handicap Chase (National Hunt) - held in February
• Herefordshire Maiden Stakes (Flat) - held in April
• Herefordshire Handicap (Flat) - held in May

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