Cartmel Races & Results 1 Wednesday 31st May 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Cartmel Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 31st May 2023

There were 42 Races on Wednesday 31st May 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Newton Abbot, 7 races at Hamilton, 7 races at Beverley, 7 races at Warwick, 7 races at Wexford, 7 races at Cartmel, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 31st May 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

17:50 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (6/1 -20%) Appreciate	6 6/1(-20%)	(6) Appreciate 6/1, Rattled off a quick-fire 4-timer over hurdles last spring/summer and added to his tally at Newton Abbot (16.7f, good to soft) in September. Shaped as if better for the run when mid-field at Huntingdon (19.6f, good to firm) 8 days ago so he's not out of things. Strike-rate of 5-14 over hurdles; fair run after a break last week; each-way contender.
2	1 2nd (1) (8.5/1 +6%) Jeepydoff Meel	8.5 8.5/1(+6%)	(1) Jeepydoff Meel 8.5/1, Failed to kick on from a few third placed efforts over the winter, never better than mid-field sporting first-time cheekpieces at Killarney (20f, good) earlier this month. Has since left Gordon Elliott (£16,000) and interesting to see if any market support arrives. Ex-Gordon Ellliott; placed in two 2m4f maiden hurdles; down in trip on stable debut.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/1 -67%) Yukon	10 10/1(-67%)	(3) Yukon 10/1, Fair maiden handicapper on Flat for David O'Meara made light of a 14-month absence to make a winning yard/hurdles debut at Sedgefield in October. Ran to similar level when in frame on both subsequent starts and he's one to look out for on return/handicap debut in this sphere. Sedgefield winner on debut; fair efforts since; improvement likely now going handicapping.
4	7 4th (7) (16/1 -60%) Cuzco Du Mathan	16 16/1(-60%)	(7) Cuzco Du Mathan 16/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France but hasn't shown much in a handful of maiden hurdles for present yard, latest effort just 4 days ago. Now tried in cheekpieces and ridden by inexperienced rider for his handicap debut. Looks the least fancied of the Jimmy Moffatt trio; needs to improve for new headgear.
5th	5 5th (5) (2.2/1 +76%) Lihyan	2.2 2.2/1(+76%)	(5) Lihyan 2.2/1, Comfortable winner of Cork maiden hurdle (17f) last summer but still to reproduce his Irish form for current yard, looking a tricky customer when tailed off at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) last month. Hood applied and it's too soon to be writing him off. Ex-Irish winner of a maiden hurdle; not so good for this yard; hood tried; bit to prove.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (3.2/1 +29%) Battle Of Toro	3.2 3.2/1(+29%)	(4) Battle Of Toro 3.2/1, Useful on Flat in France earlier in career and he made it third time lucky over hurdles when bolting up in a C&D novice at this meeting 12 months ago. Continued in good nick until losing his action at Wetherby 6 months ago and presumably he's been saved for this. Two best runs have been over C&D and although lacking a recent run is one with a chance.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (4.5/1 -157%) Elham Valley	4.5 4.5/1(-157%)	(2) Elham Valley 4.5/1, Bagged handicaps at Warwick and Newton Abbot last year. Returned to form following a string of below par performances when runner-up off this mark at Kempton and backed that up when filling the same spot at Southwell (15.8f, good) just over 2 weeks ago. In the mix. In good form at present and although not the best of strike-rates is an obvious contender.

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17:50 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

ELHAM VALLEY arrives on the back of two runner-up efforts at Southwell and Kempton and the six-year-old gelding looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to go one place better. The James Moffatt yard always has to be respected at this venue, with C&D winner Battle Of Toro appearing the chief threat judged on jockey bookings. His stablemate Yukon likely has more to offer in this sphere now entering handicaps and shouldn't be underestimated.

BATTLE OF TORO was a wide-margin winner on this card 12 months ago and with his Wetherby effort back in November easy to put a line through (lost his action), Jimmy Moffatt's 7-y-o gets the verdict to double his tally in this sphere. Elham Valley has hit the crossbar on his last couple of starts and he may have to settle for silver once again, with the selection's stablemate Yukon rounding off the shortlist.

Course winner BATTLE OF TORO is taken to beat the in-form Elham Valley and prolific winner Appreciate.

17:50 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:20 Cartmel Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (3/1 +0%) Special Rate	3 3/1(+0%)	(2) Special Rate 3/1, Showed more than he had in bumpers switched to hurdling when second in 14-runner novice at Kelso (18.1f) last month. Didn't need to replicate that form to go one place better at Newcastle a fortnight ago and another bold bid is assured. In good form at present, getting off the mark at Newcastle last time; should go well again.
2	1 2nd (1) (0.57/1 +37%) Idealdes Villerets	0.57 0.57/1(+37%)	(1) Idealdes Villerets 0.57/1, Ex-French bumper winner who has made a solid start to his hurdling career, placed with 3 times for Mel Rowley prior to landing the odds for new yard at Worcester 3 weeks ago (on the back of breathing surgery). Just about the one to beat under a penalty. Confirmed previous promise to land odds of 4-9 at Worcester last time; obvious contender.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/1 +0%) City Vaults	10 10/1(+0%)	(7) City Vaults 10/1, Fair on Flat (stays 2m), unsuited by conditions final start in 2022: sold from David O'Meara £24,000 later in October. Hurdles bow. Fair flat performer; an interesting newcomer to jumping for a yard that does well here.
4	8 4th (8) (150/1 -200%) Confelicity	150 150/1(-200%)	(8) Confelicity 150/1, Closely related to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser Invicta Lake (2¼m-25f winner), and half-sister to 2 winners, including useful bumper winner Colonel Mortimer. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (winner up to 3m) Material World. Unplaced all 3 starts in Irish points (latest May 14). Bought cheaply after showing only modest form in three Irish points; others stronger.
5th	5 5th (5) (6.5/1 -30%) Grand Scheme	6.5 6.5/1(-30%)	(5) Grand Scheme 6.5/1, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 1¾m), possibly amiss final start in 2022. Sold from Richard Hannon 28,000 gns in October and possesses the raw ability to be a factor if taking to hurdling. Tongue tied. Useful Flat handicapper at up to 1m6f; cost 28,000gns in October; interesting debutant.
6th	6 6th (6) (80/1 -300%) Acoustic	80 80/1(-300%)	(6) Acoustic 80/1, Modest maiden on Flat for Richard Fahey but showed more than he did on hurdles debut at Hexham at beginning of this month, bad mistake at the last. Modest Flat performer at up to 1m2f for Richard Fahey; well beaten on both hurdle starts.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (14/1 +44%) Foxwood	14 14/1(+44%)	(4) Foxwood 14/1, Found only one too good in a Catterick bumper in February but he dropped away pretty tamely at Carlisle a month later. Now goes hurdling. Poor run on heavy last time but fair run on bumper debut; quite interesting on jumps debut.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (250/1 -150%) Captain Nelson	250 250/1(-150%)	(3) Captain Nelson 250/1, Little worthwhile form and jumping is a major issue. Tongue tie on first time. Has a tongue tie on for first time but significant improvement needed.

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18:20 Cartmel Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

IDEALDES VILLERETS made the perfect stable debut at Worcester earlier in the month and he's hard to oppose on the ratings in this contest. Special Rate has 11lb to find with the selection and races off equal terms, yet he appears the only conceivable threat of those who have raced over jumps. Grand Scheme was a useful stayer on the Flat and is the potential fly in the ointment now tackling hurdles for the first time, so Sam England's charge is feared most.

There should be more to come from IDEALDES VILLERETS for Donald McCain so he's fancied to see off the other penalised runner, Special Rate. Of the rest, Grand Scheme's Flat ability brings him into the equation now hurdling for new connections.

A chance is taken on jumps newcomer CITY VAULTS to beat the penalised pair of Idealdes Villerets and Special Rate.

18:20 Cartmel Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:50 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (12/1 -33%) Calevade	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Calevade 12/1, Fair on Flat in 2020. Also shaped well on hurdle debut in January of that year but he hasn't shown much in 4 outings since returning from a long absence, latest on the level last month. Made fairly encouraging handicap hurdle debut but well beaten on the Flat since.
2	10 2nd (10) (2.25/1 +36%) Clean Getaway	2.25 2.25/1(+36%)	(10) Clean Getaway 2.25/1, Maiden who ran one of his better races when fourth in 12-runner Market Rasen handicap (16.5f) 3 weeks ago, though not for the first time promising more than he delivered. Still, he's not out of things dropped in grade with cheekpieces enlisted. 0-11 over hurdles but ran okay at Market Rasen this month; now sports cheekpieces.
3	9 3rd (9) (5.5/1 +27%) Edinburgh Rock	5.5 5.5/1(+27%)	(9) Edinburgh Rock 5.5/1, Fair maiden on the Flat for Ralph Beckett (stays 1½m) but offered little in trio of juvenile hurdles upon joining present stable over the winter. Did fare creditably back on the Flat at Wolverhampton recently and it does at least remain early days in this sphere. Visored now. Showed only minor promise in juvenile hurdles in winter but ran okay on Flat this month.
4	4 4th (4) (28/1 -133%) Princess Poppy	28 28/1(-133%)	(4) Princess Poppy 28/1, No impact in mares' maiden hurdles and easy to back, similarly offered little on handicap debut at Market Rasen (16.5f) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces reached for now dropped in grade. Unexposed after only four hurdle runs but was tailed off on handicap debut; headgear added.
5th	8 5th (8) (8.5/1 +29%) Mcpherson	8.5 8.5/1(+29%)	(8) Mcpherson 8.5/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat in Ireland. Showed a bit more than previously over hurdles when third of 9 on handicap debut at Ludlow last May, but not built on that subsequently, well held at Uttoxeter 25 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now. Down the field on both starts this spring; needs a boost from the cheekpieces here.
6th	7 6th (7) (7.5/1 +46%) Ingleby Mackenzie	7.5 7.5/1(+46%)	(7) Ingleby Mackenzie 7.5/1, Fair handicap chaser in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead but yet to threaten for new yard, weakening 3 out when well held at Newcastle (16.8f) earlier this month. Has plummeted down the weights since the autumn and needs to turn a corner.
7th	6 7th (6) (11/1 +21%) Bugle Major	11 11/1(+21%)	(6) Bugle Major 11/1, Fair Flat winner who offered a bit to work on sent hurdling when third in a 2m Catterick maiden in February. Not yet built on that in 3 subsequent outings, proving too free when eighth in 14-runner Plumpton handicap (15.9f) 17 days ago. Still, not dismissed down in class. Brushed aside fairly easily after leading on this month's handicap hurdle debut.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (10/1 -186%) Hey Bob	10 10/1(-186%)	(2) Hey Bob 10/1, Veteran who won 3 on the bounce last spring/summer, latterly this race on debut for present stable. Well below form next 3 starts but he did at least take a step back in the right direction back from 8 months off when second in a Fakenham seller 3 weeks ago. Possibilities. Won this race a year ago and makes more appeal than most of these.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (9/1 +18%) Diamant Sur Canape	9 9/1(+18%)	(11) Diamant Sur Canape 9/1, Well held in bumper and little to shout about in 6 starts in this sphere, although he was a bit better than the result when a well-held seventh of 12 on his recent 21f Kelso handicap debut. Down in trip/grade now. Not beaten that far on recent handicap debut; drops back in trip here.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (11/1 -57%) True Romance	11 11/1(-57%)	(1) True Romance 11/1, Justified market support when adding to his tally on the Flat at Wolverhampton (14f) in December. Underwhelming efforts next 2 starts but shaped as if he'd come on for first start for 4 months at Fakenham (2m) 22 days ago. Not out of things. Well handicapped on some of last season's form but well beaten in this grade this month.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (20/1 +20%) Charlie's Rockstar	20 20/1(+20%)	(5) Charlie's Rockstar 20/1, Runner-up in Irish points but hasn't offered much under Rules, pulled up having been ridden with more restraint that usual (following wind op) at Musselburgh (19.8f) in February. Tough to assess back from a break. This return to good ground ought to suit but he's yet to be placed after eight hurdle runs.

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18:50 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

HEY BOB may need to improve on his recent runner-up effort at Fakenham, nevertheless, he is now 1lb lower than his triumph in this race last year and the booking of Brian Hughes suggests a big run is anticipated. Clean Getaway enjoys a further 2lb drop in the ratings and first-time cheekpieces may see the son of Getaway proving more competitive, while connections of Edinburgh Rock reach for a visor and he could post an improved bid on this handicap bow.

HEY BOB ended last term below his best but did take a step firmly in the right direction when beaten only by a subsequent winner in a selling handicap at Fakenham 3 weeks ago and, partnered by Brian Hughes, he can make a bold bid to supplement his victory in this corresponding race 12 months ago. Clean Getaway hasn't often convinced with his finishing effort but he's a player down in grade nevertheless. True Romance and Edinburgh Rock are others worth a look.

18:50 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:20 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (2.75/1 +21%) Line Of Descent	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(4) Line Of Descent 2.75/1, Has taken well to fences, placed on first 5 starts before coming good at Stratford (19.5f) last month. Likely to give another good account. Consistent since switched to fences, and opened his account at Stratford last month.
2	11 2nd (11) (18/1 -29%) Kicksaftersix	18 18/1(-29%)	(11) Kicksaftersix 18/1, Fair form in bumpers for Warren Greatrex but little form over jumps, including in handicap chases last twice. Maiden; didn't run badly at Newcastle this month but is 13lb out of the weights here.
3	5 3rd (5) (3/1 +14%) We'll Go Again	3 3/1(+14%)	(5) We'll Go Again 3/1, Made winning start for this yard in maiden hurdle at Market Rasen last summer. Rather in and out over hurdles since but he shaped well when second on chase debut at Market Rasen in April and has performed respectably on the Flat since. Open to improvement over fences. No threat to winner when second on chase debut but still well handicapped on hurdle form.
4	3 4th (3) (14/1 +13%) Ardera Cross	14 14/1(+13%)	(3) Ardera Cross 14/1, Raced mostly at Ayr in recent times, winning another couple of handicap chases in February, but his last 2 runs suggest he may have lost his form for the time being. Dual C&D winner but well beaten here on Saturday and seems best on slow ground.
5th	6 5th (6) (7.5/1 -7%) Check My Pulse	7.5 7.5/1(-7%)	(6) Check My Pulse 7.5/1, Finally got off the mark over fences in 7-runner handicap chase at Carlisle (2m) in October. Off 6 months, shaped as if in form when never-nearer sixth of 12 at Newcastle (2m) 15 days ago. Form of Carlisle win in October reads well; made satisfactory reappearance this month.
6th	2 6th (2) (9/1 -38%) Restandbethankful	9 9/1(-38%)	(2) Restandbethankful 9/1, Scored 3 times over timber for Olly Murphy in 2021. Still a maiden after 6 attempts over fences but he hasn't been with this yard for long and has had excuses over hurdles on his last 2 outings. Hasn't really fired for new stable this year, the last twice over hurdles.
7th	8 7th (8) (28/1 -211%) Living's Boy An Co	28 28/1(-211%)	(8) Living's Boy An Co 28/1, Off the mark in emphatic fashion at Market Rasen (19f) in October but has unseated in 2 subsequent outings 6 months apart. Usual cheekpieces which were missing last time are back on now. Wide-margin winner in the autumn but might find others here better handicapped.
8th	1 8th (1) (4/1 -14%) Sword Of Fate	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Sword Of Fate 4/1, Tends to go well at this time of year and he's duly bounced back to form to win at Wetherby and finish runner-up twice at Perth in recent weeks. This former C&D winner is likely to be in the thick of things again. Followed last month's Wetherby win with two Perth seconds; also suited by this C&D.
9th	9 9th (9) (50/1 +0%) Secrets De Famille	50 50/1(+0%)	(9) Secrets De Famille 50/1, Only poor form over hurdles in Ireland and little to get excited about in 3 runs for this yard at the start of the spring. Switches to fences for the first time on the back of wind surgery. Hasn't shown a great deal on her three hurdling starts for Neil Mechie; chase debut today.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (11/1 +45%) War At Sea	11 11/1(+45%)	(10) War At Sea 11/1, Modest maiden chaser who shaped as if retaining ability on last month's return from a long absence, making good headway before understandably fading. Went close over C&D in summer 2021 but made low-key reappearance last month.

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19:20 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

SWORD OF FATE has proven that he still has plenty to offer with a handful of solid performances this year and having gone close off this mark at Perth 13 days ago, the Leonard Kerr-trained gelding looks capable of another bold show despite being burdened with top-weight. We'll Go Again reverts to chasing after a couple of respectable spins on the Flat and is highly respected, as is the case with Stratford winner Line Of Descent, who still has scope off just 5lb higher.

SWORD OF FATE is going through a good spell at present and might be able to get his head back in front at a venue where he's tasted success before. Line of Descent is another who arrives on the back of a string of solid efforts lately and is second choice ahead of We'll Go Again, who made an encouraging start to his chase career when runner-up at Market Rasen last month.

19:20 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:50 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 3) 21f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (1.25/1 +64%) Post No Bills	1.25 1.25/1(+64%)	(6) Post No Bills 1.25/1, Point winner who has taken well to fences, runner-up on 4 of his first 5 starts before off the mark in good style at Fontwell 2 weeks ago. Should go well again despite 9 lb higher mark (2 lb out of weights). Point winner; off the mark over fences last time; now 9lb higher in a better race.
2	2 2nd (2) (2.25/1 +18%) Grey Skies	2.25 2.25/1(+18%)	(2) Grey Skies 2.25/1, Maiden/novice hurdle winner last season. Might have been fortunate at Sedgefield but there was nothing lucky about his follow-up win at Perth 5 weeks ago. Should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Two wins since a wind op, the latest at Perth last month (form sound); up 5lb; chance.
3	1 3rd (1) (4/1 -45%) Vintage Fizz	4 4/1(-45%)	(1) Vintage Fizz 4/1, Progressed over hurdles last spring, winning a pair of handicaps at around 2½m on good to soft. Failed to kick on after but made a winning debut over fences at Hexham after 10 weeks off, albeit in a weak event. More needed up 6 lb in better race. Dual hurdle winner who won at Hexham on chase debut; up 6lb; should go well again.
4	3 4th (3) (9/1 -29%) Hidden Depths	9 9/1(-29%)	(3) Hidden Depths 9/1, Multiple Flat/hurdles winner who made a winning chase debut at Kempton 30 days ago, seen to good effect (held up off strong pace). Respected. Scored in good style on chase debut last time; 6lb higher; chance although track a concern.
5th	4 5th (4) (18/1 +10%) Jelski	18 18/1(+10%)	(4) Jelski 18/1, Won over hurdles at Haydock and Cartmel (2¾m) last year. Solid start to his chase career when second in a Cartmel novice in August but not in the same form since. Dual hurdles winner here (2m6f); not quite so good over fences; no easy task after a break.

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19:50 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 3) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

GREY SKIES might have been fortunate to win a match race when his only rival unseated the rider after the final fence at Sedgefield on his penultimate start, but there was plenty to like about the performance he posted when he followed up at Perth last month. A 5lb rise looks fair after that comfortable success and he could be hard to beat with a similar effort. Hidden Depths and Vintage Fizz also arrive at the top of their game and look the pick of the rest.

GREY SKIES might have been fortunate at Sedgefield but there was nothing lucky about his win at Perth last month and he should make a bold bid for the hat-trick up only 5 lb. Post No Bills opened his account in impressive fashion at Fontwell so is the obvious threat, ahead of winning chase debutants Hidden Depths and Vintage Fizz.

Perth winner GREY SKIES (nap) is taken to follow up with Vintage Fizz and Hidden Depths his most likely dangers.

19:50 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 3) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:20 Cartmel Hunter Chase (Class 5) 26f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (0.91/1 +9%) Time Leader	0.91 0.91/1(+9%)	(2) Time Leader 0.91/1, Fairly useful chaser. Backed up his excellent fifth in Aintree Foxhunters with easy victory at Kelso (21.6f, good to soft) latest and holds leading claims. Useful hunter; fifth in the Aintree Foxhunters and has since won a Kelso novice; chance.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/1 +8%) Gaboriot	11 11/1(+8%)	(4) Gaboriot 11/1, Useful hurdler at his best. Hasn't matched that in hunter chases, however, and failed to build on previous run when well beaten at Kempton latest. Won times at up to 2m6f in France; yet to win in this company this year; a bit to prove.
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 +0%) Write It Down	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Write It Down 12/1, Caused a big surprise (albeit a fortunate winner) when bagging this event 12 months ago but out of his depth at Aintree latest and has something to find on form with principals here. Awarded this race when 50-1 in 2022; mixed form since, but won a point latest; a possible.
4	5 4th (5) (40/1 -43%) Kilbrew Boy	40 40/1(-43%)	(5) Kilbrew Boy 40/1, Wincanton chase winner in 2020 but not scored under Rules since and offered little in Cheltenham hunter earlier this month. Two chase wins over 2m4f; pulled up over 4m at Cheltenham last time; others look stronger..
5th	6 5th (6) (14/1 -75%) Shoal Bay	14 14/1(-75%)	(6) Shoal Bay 14/1, Formerly useful performer for Colin Tizzard but well below that level in 4 starts for current yard. Won a 4-runner point in March but work to do back under Rules here. Has won three chases, the latest in 2020; mainly disappointing since; others stronger.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/1 +17%) Dressedforsuccess	5 5/1(+17%)	(1) Dressedforsuccess 5/1, Multiple course winner for this yard (rejoined since last outing) in 2021/22. Pulled up in hunter chase at Carlisle on sole start this year but better expected back at favourite venue. Five-time course winner; pulled up in a hunter chase last time (heavy); better expected.
7th	7 7th (7) (3.5/1 +30%) Step Back	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(7) Step Back 3.5/1, Former Bet365 Gold Cup winner who posted his best effort in hunters when second at Carlisle (24.5f) in March. Below form at Aintree since but must enter calculations here. Good second at Carlisle in March, but well beaten at Aintree next time; each-way chance.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (33/1 -65%) Urbanist	33 33/1(-65%)	(8) Urbanist 33/1, Off the mark in Points earlier this month but hasn't troubled the judge in 5 hunter chases thus far and makes limited appeal. Easy winner of a five-runner point last time (3m, good) but has a stiffer task here.

LTO Selection:

20:20 Cartmel Hunter Chase (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

TIME LEADER ran with plenty of credit when fifth in the Aintree Foxhunters and subsequently backed that up with an easy success at Kelso earlier this month. This represents a fine opportunity for the nine-year-old to prove a cut above the opposition. Shoal Bay has to be of interest on his debut in this sphere, while Gaboriot appears best of the remainder.

TIME LEADER bagged his third hunter chase of the year with the minimum of fuss at Kelso 3 weeks ago and should take the beating here. Step Back and Dressedforsuccess may provide the chief threat.

20:20 Cartmel Hunter Chase (Class 5) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:50 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4.5/1 +40%) Pyramid Place	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(5) Pyramid Place 4.5/1, Capitalised on sliding mark at Wetherby (19.7f) in February. Disappointing in this grade at Ludlow 3 weeks ago though and steps up in trip now. On same mark as last win (2m3f Wetherby, February); fair run over 2m5f latest; a possible.
2	8 2nd (8) (3.33/1 +45%) City Derby	3.33 3.33/1(+45%)	(8) City Derby 3.33/1, Back to form with a bang for new stable when winning 21f Wetherby handicap hurdle last month and shaped well over extended 3m in competitive Ayr contest next time. Can go well back down in trip/class. 14-1 Wetherby winner over 2m3f last month; may not have stayed 3m last time; a possible.
3	4 3rd (4) (3.33/1 +5%) Thatbeatsbanagher	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(4) Thatbeatsbanagher 3.33/1, Good record at Sedgefield and resumed winning ways for his first success away from there for Ben Haslam in similar event at Newcastle a fortnight ago. Bit more needed up 4 lb now. Two wins from 4 starts this year, the latest 15 days ago; conditions suit; one to consider.
4	3 4th (3) (3/1 +25%) Curley Finger	3 3/1(+25%)	(3) Curley Finger 3/1, Won Hexham novice and 3m Musselburgh staying handicap hurdle last season. Continued the good work with a front-running third at Kelso 3 weeks ago and not dismissed. Won over 3m in first-time headgear in March and good third last time (2m6f); chance.
5th	1 5th (1) (9/1 +0%) Alqamar	9 9/1(+0%)	(1) Alqamar 9/1, Completed a four-timer over shorter in 2021 (3 wins here) but never got going last term. On a good mark if returning at his best but might need the run over the furthest trip he's tackled. Won four times at around 2m in 2021; below par last year; well treated; chance up in trip.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/1 +55%) Palm Beach	9 9/1(+55%)	(7) Palm Beach 9/1, Hasn't made much of an impact in handicaps for this yard but dropping in the weights all the while. First go over this trip. Last win was in March 2022 (2m3f); struggled a bit in h'caps since; longer trip a worry.
7th	2 7th (2) (28/1 -211%) Blakeney Point	28 28/1(-211%)	(2) Blakeney Point 28/1, Unpredictable but put it all together to add to his tally at Bangor (23f) last summer. On a career-low mark on his return but anyone's guess as to which version of him will show up. Won over 2m7f off 2lb lower in August; not quite so good since; could bounce back.

LTO Selection:

20:50 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

OUR LAURA B has progressed well since beginning life in handicap company, winning two of her three starts including at Newcastle in impressive fashion, and the five-year-old is expected to continue her fine run of form. Thatbeatsbanagher boasts a similar profile to the selection, having won on the same card last time, and he can enter calculations, along with Curley Finger.

OUR LAURA B hasn't looked back since sent handicapping and could defy a 10 lb rise for her Newcastle romp if keeping up the good work. City Derby is feared most, ahead of Curley Finger.

20:50 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

Racecard Key

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Icon	Meaning
	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

About U.K Horse Racing

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There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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