There were 29 Races on Sunday 2nd April 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Downpatrick, 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Leopardstown, 8 races at Doncaster, 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 4 race.

The value may lie with CLANSMAN, who was an authoritative winner at Ayr when last seen and will enjoy this ground. Liam Bailey's charge won first time out last season, which bodes well on this occasion, and he may have too much for recent Southwell winner Star Angel and the capable Torcello, who finished last season with a determined success at Newmarket. Others to note include Captain Haddock, Mister Camacho and Two Brothers.

TORCELLO still looks fairly treated after a 4 lb rise for his Newmarket win last autumn and could take a bit of stopping if resuming in anything like the same form. Start Angel made a bit of a meal of it on AW last time but still rates an obvious danger now switching to handicap company for George Boughey. Two Brothers and Longclaw complete the shortlist.

The very lightly raced 4yo STAR ANGEL brings potential to this handicap debut and is taken to make it 2-2 since joining George Boughey.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

THERE'S THE DOOR was somewhat unlucky not to add another victory to her name last season, but she never had an opportunity over this distance until now. A sister to American Oaks winner Rhea Moon, David Evans' filly should relish this trip, as should the unexposed Nights Over Egypt, who could be interesting as a three-year-old. Demilion and Forceful Speed both have the form to get involved, while the consistent Mighty River cannot be ruled out either.

MIGHTY RIVER's AW form has a progressive look to it, and assuming he's as effective on turf, he looks the pick at the weights. Demilion should also have plenty more to offer, while Cloudbreaker's return on the AW looks pretty good form and she retains potential.

Preference is for CLOUDBREAKER whose fourth in an above-average Wolverhampton novice in February should have set her up nicely for this.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

A major disappointment when well beaten as favourite for the Horris Hill last October, STRIKING STAR must hold every chance on the drop in grade. The son of Dubawi had impressed at Sandown on debut and, given his stable's record around here, he should have too much for Overrule, who also carries a penalty for a taking success at Redcar last November. Palamon is open to improvement as a three-year-old, while the same can also be said of Southwell winner Mr Squires.

STRIKING STAR disappointed when favourite for the Horris Hill at Newbury but is well worth another chance back down in class given the manner of his debut win at Sandown. Overrule looked potentially useful when making all at Redcar in November so must be respected, while Theoryofeverything is a newcomer to note.

Overrule is second choice but it's easy to be drawn to the Gosden 325,000-guinea newcomer THEORYOFEVERYTHING.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Hyperfocus was last seen posting a cracking second in a class 2 contest at York in October and the nine-year-old merits consideration on this ease in class. Tim Easterby's inmate does, however, have a 2lb rise to overcome and a race-fit SWAYZE makes slightly more appeal. The son of Showcasing showed the benefit of a gelding operation when winning on the all-weather at Newcastle last month and, with a soft-ground success at Haydock to his name, he ticks a lot of boxes. Dream Composer and Blind Beggar also warrant respect in a wide-open event.

Lots with chances but it could pay to side with BERNARDO O'REILLY who goes very well fresh and has slipped back to the same mark as when winning this 12 months ago. Fine 5 lb claimer Billy Loughnane rides for the first time too. Gisburn goes well in the mud and figures on an attractive mark so could emerge as the chief threat, although Blind Beggar has thrived since joining Mick Appleby and must enter calculations. Abolish is another weighted to have a say and completes the shortlist.

Blind Beggar is respected but the lowest draw is not ideal and CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD gets the vote under William Buick.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

BAD COMPANY was largely consistent last season and has every chance if picking up from his latest performance when runner-up at Newmarket in October. Flyin' Solo has clearly had his problems but he is likely to be involved if reproducing his second-placed effort at Ascot last May. Tiger Beetle arrives fit from the all-weather and will be waiting to capitalise if the aforementioned duo fail to fire.

FLYIN' SOLO is still relatively unexposed and it's worth taking a chance that he's ready to roll back from a long absence. Sir Rumi and Bad Company are both consistent types who should be on the premises making their seasonal debut.

The Richard Hannon-trained SIR RUMI (nap) ran well here on both his first and final runs last season and can make a winning return.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Mohi appeared to appreciate the extra distance when finishing second over 7f at Kempton last month and he could have more to offer on this switch to the turf. A chance, however, is taken on ASCOT ADVENTURE, who makes both his stable and seasonal debut for David O'Meara. The selection didn't appear to stay 1m on his October appearance at Haydock but is now 1lb lower than last season's success at that course. Gorak has some solid form over this distance to his name and completes the shortlist.

Several in with a squeak but COLD STARE shaped well on reappearance at this meeting last year and, now operating from much lower in the weights, he gets the vote to snap a lengthy losing run. Mohi turned in his best effort for quite some time when runner-up at Kempton last month so he may emerge as the main danger, with stable-switcher Ascot Adventure and Iris Dancer another couple to consider.

Bill Turner's veteran LITTLE BOY BLUE won't mind what the weather does and has a very solid record when fresh. He gets the nod.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

STONE OF DESTINY arrives seeking a first victory since landing the Portland here in September 2020 and has gradually dropped down the handicap over the winter months. A couple of his recent efforts have suggested the fire still burns and this may be an ideal opportunity to strike, with some of his likely main rivals lacking a recent run. High Opinion remains open to improvement on just his seventh career outing, while others to note include Burj Malinka and Prospect.

A typically competitive sprint handicap. PROSPECT only emptied late on returning at Newcastle last month and, with the benefit of that recent run under his belt, gets the nod ahead of the less-exposed High Opinion. The majority of the field hold some sort of frame claim, with Good Luck Fox perhaps of most interest of the remainder.

Preference is for BURJ MALINKA who should relish the likely soft conditions and has gone well fresh in the past.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

STAR OF ARIA produced his best effort to date when third at Southwell in November and remains on the same mark on his return to turf, having not run too badly at Redcar on his second career outing in September. Sherdil won twice at Beverley last year and may have further improvement to come this season, while Phoenix Beach and Ey Up It's Maggie complete the shortlist.

The finale can go the way of HEY MR, who shaped well at this course on his final outing last season, faring best of those who raced stand side. The 5-y-o could be ready to take advantage of his career-low mark on his first start for Paul Midgley, though Ey Up It's Maggie is respected as she drops in grade. Phoenix Beach completes the shortlist.

This can go to EY UP IT'S MAGGIE who is 8lb lower than for her last win and drops into a Class 5 handicap for the first time.
Ths is the racecard key.
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