There were 47 Races on Thursday 17th October 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Brighton, 7 races at Wincanton, 9 races at Southwell, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

There was a lot to like about DEVIL'S ADVOCATE's debut performance, when finishing third over the mile at Newmarket three weeks ago. The Too Darn Hot colt, who fetched 350,000gns at the sales last year, looks certain to appreciate these extra two furlongs and with his yard coming into form, he can take a step forward. Kate O'riley is another who made a pleasing start to her racing career on the Rowley Mile and must enter calculations, while Navalanche should not be underestimated with Oisin Murphy aboard.

DEVIL'S ADVOCATE made a very promising debut when third in a Newmarket maiden last month, pulling well clear of the rest under hands-and-heels riding, so he looks to hold leading claims of getting off the mark. Rogue Diplomat also shaped encouragingly on his first start and could be the biggest threat, with Kate O'Riley the pick of the remainder.

Nothing can be comfortably dismissed but the two who appeal most are DEVIL'S ADVOCATE and Navalanche.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

After a couple of below-par efforts on the turf, it was much more like it from SWITCHEL over 1m4f at Southwell three weeks ago. The daughter of Golden Horn only weakened into third late on that day, suggesting a drop in trip could suit. Champion jockey-elect Oisin Murphy gets aboard for the first time, and any improvement could see the filly make it 11th time lucky. All four of Jenson Benson's career victories have come around here and he's appealing from a workable mark, while Angel Mac might step forward now pitched into handicaps for the first time.

Having dropped to a handy mark, SWITCHEL ran well on her first all-weather start of the year when third at Southwell 3 weeks ago and she can build on that effort to open her account. Gone Rogue arrives in good heart and is feared most as he goes up in trip, with Myna completing the shortlist.

With his recent Musselburgh form having some substance, GONE ROGUE may be the answer. Myna is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Just a short head separated H KEY LAILS (second) and Bold Suitor (winner) over C&D last month. The latter is actually better off at the weights with Kaiya Fraser only claiming 3lb on this occasion, but stall one could be vital for Michael Attwater's charge and he is taken to reverse the form. Charlatan was knocking on the door when last seen in July. He is three from five on the all-weather and can be expected to mount another bold bid.

H KEY LAILS and Bold Suitor were closely matched over C&D 4 weeks ago and may dominate this, with preference for the former. The latter has shaped well here since that contest and Carvalhal looks of interest dropping in grade with Oisin Murphy booked.

Bold Suitor and H Key Lails are tightly matched. CHARLATAN, Carvalhal and High Court Judge are interesting.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Bear To Dream, Wrath Of Hector and Yoshimi have all won off higher marks and command respect in a race of this nature. However, PROFITMAN, a C&D winner off 4lb lower in April, is open to more progression than many and, having gone down by just a neck when second in a similar race back here last month, the Ben Brookhouse-trained three-year-old rates the most appealing option on these terms.

PROFITMAN arrives on the back of a good second over C&D and this isn't a strong affair, so he's fancied to go one better for all that Wrath of Hector and Stella Hogan also arrive in reasonable form.

With strong claims kept to this C&D, PROFITMAN (nap) is preferred. Stella Hogan is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

This appears to be at the mercy of LOCAL MUSIC, who is 4lb well-in under a penalty after a comfortable C&D success last week. The daughter of U S Navy Flag has taken a shine to this venue and, assuming the quick turnaround doesn't catch her out, a third course triumph should be within her reach. Fellow penalised runner Wilde And Dandy and dual track-and-trip winner Twitch rate the most appealing alternatives, although Bell Shot could also go close.

HOW IMPRESSIVE isn't the most straightforward but he's well treated and benefited from a return to polytrack when second here last time, so he gets the narrow vote over last-time-out winner Local Music, who is certainly going the right way. Bell Shot is another one to consider.

How Impressive and Wilde And Dandy are players but LOCAL MUSIC has a cracking chance if she's in the same form as last week.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

SIMIYANN was impressive when scoring by six lengths at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and is very hard to ignore, even with a 5lb penalty imposed. He appears to have found an extra gear now he has adapted to racing in a visor and is a strong fancy to give weight and a beating to his rivals. Smokey Malone is effective over track and trip so also warrants serious thought. Drouthy Neebor, a potential improver over this distance, is a must for a betting check.

SIMIYANN capitalised on a career-low mark when shedding the maiden tag in facile fashion at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and a 5 lb penalty shouldn't prevent him following up. Drouthy Neebor shapes as though worth a crack at this sort of trip and along with Smokey Malone, can provide chief resistance.

Simiyann made his breakthrough in no little style ten days ago but SMOKEY MALONE's strong finish at Southwell was encouraging.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

More positive tactics saw triple Chelmsford scorer Crimson Sand regain the winning thread over C&D on Saturday and another bold attempt is forecast. However, a 5lb penalty may be enough to catch the six-year-old out and preference is for the lightly-raced LION'S HOUSE. Roger Varian's gelding offered plenty to work with when sixth on his reappearance at Wolverhampton earlier this month and improvement looks forthcoming. Cajetan is also noted reverting to 6f on the all-weather.

There was more promise from DORNEY LAKE at York last time and he might prove the answer to this quite useful handicap. Fellow 3-y-os Lion's House and Cajetan likely have their best days ahead of them, while last weekend's C&D winner Crimson Sand is also respected under a penalty.

Several runners are interesting. First choice is DORNEY LAKE, ahead of Change For Good and Lion's House.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

SMOOTH SILESIE lost little in defeat when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time out and she can continue her progression. Lisa Williamson's filly is only 1lb higher in the ratings and compensation could be on the cards. The reapplication of a visor should see an improved bid from Merrimack and he may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Cabeza De Llave.

DARK SIDE PRINCE has dropped back to the mark he defied here in May and might prove the answer to this concluding sprint. Pop Dancer is on a good mark and is second choice ahead of Smooth Silesie, who has stood up really well to a busy campaign.

The four C&D winners have possibilities. IDLE ASSEMBLY and Merrimack are interesting alternatives.
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