There were 44 Races on Saturday 16th December 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Hereford, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Doncaster, 8 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Wolverhampton, 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.

KADO DE JOIE had excuses when placed third in a French bumper over 1m4f and he looks the one to beat. The 105,000-euro purchase is an interesting recruit for the Nicky Henderson yard and any amount of improvement can be expected after that first taste of competitive action. Whispering Royal made the frame on his jumping bow at Wincanton and that race is working out well, with the winner following up in Listed company. Ruler Of The River is also noted.

It turns out WHISPERING ROYAL was up against a couple of really useful types when third at Wincanton so he's given a chance to build on that initial promise. Nicky Henderson French bumper recruit Kado de Joie would rate a big threat if the betting vibes are strong, while the fact that Running The Game went off at odds-on for his hurdle debut suggests he's thought capable of a lot better by a stable which does well with juveniles.

Gary Moore's RUNNING THE GAME was all the rage at Fontwell and moved well for a long way before stopping quickly on heavy ground.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

GARDE DES CHAMPS was found to have bled after his third at Wetherby and with the benefit of a short break behind him, he could be the one to beat. Lucinda Russell's charge wasn't given too hard a time and, off the same mark, he can finish a lot closer. Onemorefortheroad is now 11lb below his last winning mark, which came more than two years ago, but he is on too tempting a rating to ignore on his fencing bow. Coastguard Station goes well at this track and completes the shortlist.

Plenty are in with a shout. NO RISK WITH LOU looked a good prospect when going in at Huntingdon and can be forgiven his subsequent Plumpton third given he made a serious mistake so edges the vote. Garde des Champs rates the chief threat if, as expected, building on his Wetherby chasing debut third. Out On The Tear, Coastguard Station and Maninsane all need factoring in too.

An open handicap. OUT ON THE TEAR is one of the oldest contenders but there was lots to like about his comeback run.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Aazza is the only C&D winner here after scoring in January, but that was off a mark of 90 and she is 13lb higher now. She could make the frame, but preference is for BON RETOUR. Mark Walford's charge has seen her handicap mark tumble in recent starts, leaving the mare 4lb below last September's Hexham triumph. With cheekpieces applied for the first time and a 7lb claimer aboard, she looks to be capable of better. Ludlow third Minniemum may also get involved.

BON RETOUR has returned to form on her last 2 starts and, with cheekpieces on first time, she could be ready to return to winning ways as she goes back up in trip. Heading the list of dangers is Phillapa Sue, who stepped up on her seasonal/stable debut when runner-up at Market Rasen last time, with Our Laura B and Headscarf Lil others to consider.

Having won by 20l over C&D on her sole visit to Doncaster, AAZZA earns the vote ahead of Bon Retour.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Pentland Hills may not be the force of old but the 2019 Triumph Hurdle hero has gone well fresh before and could make an impact , despite top weight. However, the 11-year-old GLINGER FLAME is proving that age is just a number, with wins at Kelso and Ayr on his last two starts, and he may yet land his hat-trick off just 4lb higher. Aquila Sky returns after over two years off, but won from 4lb higher in April 2021 and has to be of some interest.

ANYHARMINASKING is generally progressive and, having finished second in a better race at Newbury last time, he's worth a chance to resume winning ways. Glinger Flame and Serious Operator look the main dangers.

The 6yo ANYHARMINASKING was a creditable second when upped in trip to 2m4f at Newbury a fortnight ago and can go one better today.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Harry Fry sends DEEPER BLUE north for his third start over fences, with Lorcan Murtagh back in the saddle. The seven-year-old returned from a year off with an excellent one-length second at Plumpton and if he comes on from that, he could be the one they all have to beat. Mister Who is another to consider after his Lingfield second off 2lb lower last month and he may try to make every post a winning one. Findthetime and Cerendipity as others for the shortlist.

MISTER WHO shaped very well first time up over fences after 11 months off when runner-up at Lingfield last month, and with that outing sure to have blown away any cobwebs, Toby Lawes' 6-y-o can go a place better at the expense of Deeper Blue, who looked much more the horse he had when ending his first season hurdling when second at Plumpton on return. Chasing-debutant Henry's Friend and Cerendipity can fight out third spot.

This is competitive. DEEPER BLUE was a promising second on his chase debut at Plumpton in October and this unexposed 7yo gets the nod.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

CLEAR WHITE LIGHT might be 6lb worse off with former Betfair Hurdle winner Soaring Glory having defeated him over C&D a fortnight ago, but Adrian Keatley's charge can only improve for that seasonal reappearance and he gets the vote from a handy racing weight. Ben Bromley's claim negates the 4lb rise Gin Coco received for his recent Ascot triumph and is more than capable of mounting another stern challenge, while Matchless and Tommy's Oscar are just two others to consider.

A good-quality handicap and cases can be made for many. NAYATI has dropped below his last successful mark and could show the benefit of a considerate reppearance at Huntingdon now that his yard is going a bit better. Rare Edition disappointed in Grade 1 company at the big Spring Festivals, but could well bounce back returning fresh again (unbeaten first time out in short career), while Clear White Light and Tommy's Oscar are others to note.

The handicap newcomer RARE EDITION could be on a good mark in view of last season's best novice form and he is the selection.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Mister Coffey boasts a consistent profile over the larger obstacles and he is likely to prove popular once again, but a chance can be taken on FORWARD PLAN. Anthony Honeyball's charge was thumped by the reopposing Sail Away when the pair met at Ayr in April, but he is now far better off at the weights and encouragement can be drawn from his recent spin in the Badger Beer at Wincanton. Whistleinthedark is also noted.

FORWARD PLAN was unable to match strides with Sail Away at Ayr in April but he's better than he was able to show that day and, now 8 lb better off with that rival, has good prospects of reversing those placings. Anthony Honeyball's charge shaped well in a valuable handicap on his reappearance and should be spot-on with that run under his belt. Sail Away may still pose a threat but Mister Coffey has edged down to an attractive mark and is feared most. Whistleinthedark is another to consider.

The step up in trip is a considerable source of optimism for WHISTLEINTHEDARK (nap), who can bounce back to form with a win.
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