Epsom Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 23rd April 2024
There were 43 Races on Tuesday 23rd April 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Tipperary, 7 races at Yarmouth, 6 races at Epsom, 8 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at Gowran Park, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Tuesday 23rd April 2024
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(6) Moon Flight 12/1, Been in fine form in 5f AW handicaps but this is a stiff-enough task for his first run on turf. Improving on AW and although this is his turf debut, he's one to take seriously.
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10
1st (10) (8/1 +33%) Night On Earth
8
8/1(+33%)
(10) Night On Earth 8/1, Scored at Lingfield (5f) in January and ran well from the front when beaten ½-length by Jojo Rabbit at Wolverhampton last time. Largely consistent since the turn of the year but has flopped on previous visits to Epsom. Comes here in good form but behind Jojo Rabbit latest and yet to shine at Epsom.
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2nd (4) (6/1 +50%) Looking For Lynda
6
6/1(+50%)
(4) Looking For Lynda 6/1, Better than ever when winning in a big field at York (5f) last September. Should have come on for his Pontefract return 3 weeks ago and no surprise if he's bang there. Low-key return but that is easy to excuse; good mark on the pick of his 2023 form.
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13
3rd (13) (25/1 -39%) The Defiant
25
25/1(-39%)
(13) The Defiant 25/1, Scored again at Chelmsford last month and ran well from the front when second to classy one at Lingfield a fortnight ago. Trapped wide at former track last time but this looks tough back on turf. Not at his best last time and this is a stronger race than he's used to.
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3
4th (3) (8/1 -100%) Clearpoint
8
8/1(-100%)
(3) Clearpoint 8/1, Dual AW winner in the autumn who bounced back to form on just second run for current yard when third at Lingfield (6f) last time, though had the run of the race. More needed. Fine front-running third (6f) at Lingfield on Good Friday; well drawn; should go well.
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9
5th (9) (14/1 +0%) Lihou
14
14/1(+0%)
(9) Lihou 14/1, Five wins from 15 runs last year, including this contest from 7 lb higher mark. Bit quiet on the AW of late but no surprise if he bounced back with a big run. Won this race off 7lb higher last year; in top form then though & he's been quiet of late.
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2
6th (2) (10/1 +0%) Mountain Peak
10
10/1(+0%)
(2) Mountain Peak 10/1, Good record at Ascot, going close in 5f handicap there in September. Might come on for this. Returns on a good mark and with his yard going well; went close in the 2022 Dash; chance.
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7th (8) (6/1 +57%) Match Play
6
6/1(+57%)
(8) Match Play 6/1, In good order last summer, winning at Haydock, and presumably needed the run at Newcastle 7 weeks ago. Plenty of speed and suspect he's on a good mark. One to note under Murphy. Needs to leave last month's return behind him but booking of O Murphy offers hope of that.
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12
7th (12) (14/1 -65%) Glory Fighter
14
14/1(-65%)
(12) Glory Fighter 14/1, Best effort for a while when taking 5f Thirsk handicap in the mud a fortnight ago from one who went close next time. 5 lb rise within his reach and not dismissed on first run at Epsom. Made all at Thirsk two weeks ago (5f, heavy); more required at this level on faster ground.
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1
9th (1) (11/2 -22%) One Night Stand
5.5
11/2(-22%)
(1) One Night Stand 11/2, Speedy sort who made all in 5f AW handicaps earlier this year. Not so good up in class the last twice. Fifth in last year's "Dash" here. In good form on AW this winter; ran well in last season's Dash here; not discounted.
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10th (7) (11/1 -29%) Jojo Rabbit
11
11/1(-29%)
(7) Jojo Rabbit 11/1, Notched up a fourth win at Wolverhampton in 5f handicap back from 5 months off 3 weeks ago, keeping on from Night On Earth. This is tougher. Won his last two starts, both at Wolverhampton, but this is a step up in class.
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5
11th (5) (10/1 +0%) Mondammej
10
10/1(+0%)
(5) Mondammej 10/1, Fourth in a "Dash" here in his day but unreliable and a long time since his last win. On a losing run and he's been hit and miss this year; others appeal more for the win.
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11
12th (11) (20/1 -100%) Mick's Spirit
20
20/1(-100%)
(11) Mick's Spirit 20/1, Bagged pair of 5f handicaps at Lingfield in February 9 days apart. Didn't last out from the front over 6f there last time and remains in form, although this is tougher on rare go on turf. In good form on AW but plenty to prove on a rare turf outing.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
LIHOU might not have been at his best in recent starts, but David Evans' charge, who landed the corresponding event off a 7lb higher mark 12 months ago, could be revitalised by the return to this track. A high draw looks to be in his favour too, and he gets the nod ahead of Glory Fighter, who pulled well clear with the runner-up when on target at Thirsk a fortnight ago. Mountain Peak rounded off last season with a couple of improved efforts at Ascot and must be considered too.
This will be fast and furious and last year's winner LIHOU could be worth chancing to bounce back returned to turf. Paul Midgley's Glory Fighter and Match Play are both of firm interest also.
Moon Flight is of serious interest switched to turf but MOUNTAIN PEAK returns with his yard going well and he is preferred.
(2) Bellum Justum 9/1, Sea The Stars colt who got off the mark at the fourth attempt in 17-runner Newmarket maiden. Type to make a better 3-y-o (will stay) but others have achieved more. Won Newmarket maiden last September on fourth start; improvement possible, but necessary.
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5
2nd (5) (10/1 -67%) Defiance
10
10/1(-67%)
(5) Defiance 10/1, Camelot colt who was value for extra when making a successful debut in 9-runner maiden at Sandown. Unable to land a blow in the Royal Lodge at Newmarket next time but it was still a step up on form. Will stay. Considerable promise over 1m on both 2yo starts; could relish the step up in trip.
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4
3rd (4) (4/5 +42%) Chief Little Rock
0.8
4/5(+42%)
(4) Chief Little Rock 4/5, Confirmed debut promise when getting up close home in 1m maiden at Leopardstown and further progress when runner-up in Beresford Stakes at the Curragh (1m) and Autumn Stakes at Newmarket next 2 starts. Step up in trip will suit on return and sets the standard. Runner-up in two 1m Group races last autumn; plenty to like about his claims.
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1
4th (1) (11/2 -57%) Arabic Legend
5.5
11/2(-57%)
(1) Arabic Legend 11/2, Dubawi colt who made a winning debut in a 7f novice on the July Course. Took a big step forward despite still looking green when second to a promising sort in a listed event at Salisbury. Too bad to be true in Autumn Stakes at Newmarket final start and has since left Andrew Balding. Soft ground may not have suited when last seen; his previous Listed second reads well.
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5th (6) (4/1 -20%) Feigning Madness
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4/1(-20%)
(6) Feigning Madness 4/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Newbury and showed useful form when defying a penalty in what is traditionally a strong novice at Newmarket in October, again getting up close home. Potentially a smart middle-distance prospect. 2-2 last year (novices); others have better form; could have plenty more left in the tank.
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3
6th (3) (100/1 -150%) Bur Dubai
100
100/1(-150%)
(3) Bur Dubai 100/1, Just fair form in 3 AW maidens (trained by Alice Haynes first 2 starts) and this is a very difficult ask. Has shown ability on his three starts (1m/8.6f, AW) but bundles of improvement is needed.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
A race which could throw up some clues for this year's Derby, and preference is for DEFIANCE. Having won on his debut at Sandown, the son of Camelot was far from disgraced in the Royal Lodge next time. He's bred to appreciate this longer trip and should be stronger as a three-year-old. Chief Little Rock chased home subsequent Futurity winner Ancient Wisdom in the Autumn Stakes when last seen and must be feared on that evidence, while Feigning Madness, who bids to maintain his unbeaten record, heads the remainder.
CHIEF LITTLE ROCK isn't entered for the Derby but he sets a high standard for this race having finished second in the Beresford Stakes at the Curragh and Autumn Stakes at Newmarket. Feigning Madness has the makings of a smart middle-distance performer so rates a big threat, while Arabic Legend is worth another chance for his new yard.
This could go to ARABIC LEGEND, who kept on well for a Listed second over 1m at Salisbury last August, form that has worked out well.
(6) Crystal Delight 5/2, Plenty of creditable efforts in handicaps last year for the now-retired William Jarvis. Suspect he returns on a workable mark and 1 of 2 interesting runners for stable. Runner-up on final start last year; new trainer among the winners; could be a player.
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5
2nd (5) (5/1 -50%) Ziggy
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5/1(-50%)
(5) Ziggy 5/1, Struck twice in 2022 and was running well on AW when last seen in January 2023. Interesting if ready to roll for in-form yard (has gone well fresh). Returns from an absence but with his trainer among the winners, and he's on a handy mark.
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2
3rd (2) (8/1 -7%) Silent Film
8
8/1(-7%)
(2) Silent Film 8/1, Won in Hungary in September and fine run in Dubai (9f) next time. Not seen to best effect there latest and interesting up in trip under Ryan Moore having run well here in his younger days. Below par at Meydan in February when last seen, but went close there in January.
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3
4th (3) (14/1 -155%) Felix
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14/1(-155%)
(3) Felix 14/1, Ran well in first-time blinkers when second at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February, only worn down late on by a thriving sort. Not won for a while but one to note back on turf under Murphy. Two-time turf winner who went very close on AW last time; could be firmly involved.
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4
5th (4) (9/2 +18%) Dual Identity
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(4) Dual Identity 9/2, Contested plenty of the big handicaps last term and back to winning ways with a wide-margin success at Sandown over this trip in September. Has gone well fresh. Only sixth in this last year but good win at Sandown in September; a possible on comeback.
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7
6th (7) (9/4 +18%) Qitaal
2.25
9/4(+18%)
(7) Qitaal 9/4, Rejoined former yard for just 4,000 gns and proved that all ability is retained to make a winning handicap debut at Doncaster after almost 2 years off, going with zest under this rider. Remains low mileage and respected up 6 lb. Defied huge absence to win readily at Doncaster and a 6lb rise may not stop him.
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1
7th (1) (80/1 -264%) Western Soldier
80
80/1(-264%)
(1) Western Soldier 80/1, Useful performer in Germany for Peter Schiergen at his best (completed 5-timer in handicaps in late-2022). Fair form over hurdles here, although no impact in handicaps last 3 starts. Starts out for new yard with work to do. Went very close in German Group 3 last April; has had hurdling stint; may be best watched.
15:20 Epsom Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
In what looks a tricky puzzle to solve, only a tentative vote can go to SILENT FILM. Ian Williams' gelding finished a good second at Meydan in January but it was a different story the following month when he finished down the field at the same venue. However, the son of New Approach could emulate his father and improve for a step up to 1m2f, with the booking of Ryan Moore also a big positive. Felix was narrowly denied at Wolverhampton last time out and must be of interest back on turf, while Qitaal, who defied a lengthy absence to score at Doncaster, can mount another stern challenge off 6lb higher.
QITAAL made a successful return after nearly 2 years off for the Johnston stable at Doncaster and with that form having a solid look to it he could be able to defy a 6 lb rise in this stronger race if building on that. Silent Film is interesting under Ryan Moore, while Harry Eustace has an interesting pair in Ziggy and Crystal Delight.
Preference is for CRYSTAL DELIGHT, who was a good second last September on his penultimate run for the now-retired William Jarvis.
(6) Champagne Piaff 5/2, Progressed into a useful handicapper at 3 yrs, winning at Windsor and over this C&D. Came from much further back than the prominently-ridden pair that beat him when returning from a 30-month absence at Bath (10.2f, heavy) recently and he's of strong interest back here with Ryan Moore booked. Course winner who returned from mammoth absence with creditable third at Bath recently.
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4
2nd (4) (40/1 -82%) Think First
40
40/1(-82%)
(4) Think First 40/1, Dual AW winner for James Tate at 2 yrs but little to shout about last season and he didn't knuckle down particularly well when narrowly outpointed in a 3-runner affair on his hurdles debut/first run for new yard at Doncaster in November. Others preferred. Some tough assignments during last year's 3yo season (0-6); may be best watched on return.
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10
3rd (10) (9/1 -6%) Duke Of Verona
9
9/1(-6%)
(10) Duke Of Verona 9/1, Made a winning reappearance last season at Leicester but seen out just once thereafter (well held at Newmarket) and he's entitled to need the run starting out for new connections on the back of an 11-month absence. Returns from absence but with new yard among winners and just 1lb above last winning mark.
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3
4th (3) (22/1 -57%) There's The Door
22
22/1(-57%)
(3) There's The Door 22/1, Bagged 1¼m handicaps at Doncaster and Goodwood last season, both on heavy going. Acts on good/fast ground, too, and this mark is probably within reach but she'll need to step up on her low-key reappearance display if she's to take this. Down the field on reappearance but may have needed the run; not written off.
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5th (7) (14/1 -65%) Saratoga Gold
14
14/1(-65%)
(7) Saratoga Gold 14/1, Back-to-back winner of C&D handicaps in 2022 and added to his tally with a wide-margin success at Kempton last July. Seemed to lose his way thereafter, though, and needs to bounce back on this debut for new connections. Out of form at end of last term but is on his last winning mark and 2-2 here; stable debut.
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6th (11) (22/1 -214%) Vaynor
22
22/1(-214%)
(11) Vaynor 22/1, Regained the winning thread over this trip at Thirsk in September but started and ended that campaign with poor efforts. Likely to find a few too good. Won at Thirsk last September on penultimate start and not ruled out on reappearance.
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7th (8) (5/1 +50%) Splendent
5
5/1(+50%)
(8) Splendent 5/1, Paid his way in 2023, landing handicaps at Windsor and Newbury before notching third success of that campaign in Hungary. Down the field on recent reappearance upped to 2m at Kempton but will be sharper now and merits respect back at his optimum trip. Won 3 times last year and could improve for recent reappearance run; possible contender.
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8th (9) (8/1 -33%) Hope You Can Run
8
8/1(-33%)
(9) Hope You Can Run 8/1, Held form well in the first half of last season, deservedly getting his head back in front at Catterick when last seen in July (gelded since). Nine-month absence to overcome but he's one to consider all the same. Absent since last July but won in good style back then and could continue to progress.
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9th (2) (28/1 -133%) Wynter Wildes
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28/1(-133%)
(2) Wynter Wildes 28/1, Successful 3 times during a productive 2023 campaign. Also finished a fine third in an AW listed event at Lingfield in November but the downside was that her mark took a significant hit for that and she was predictably held off this revised mark back in handicap company next time. Went up the weights after Listed third but has a progressive profile; not discounted.
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10th (12) (25/1 -14%) Green Team
25
25/1(-14%)
(12) Green Team 25/1, Winner of a novice event at Ayr during 2-y-o campaign for Kevin Ryan but it's been a struggle since, ending last season with a couple of heavy defeats (gelded since). Best to look elsewhere. Down in the weights and gelded since last seen, but struggled to get competitive last year.
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5
11th (5) (7/2 +36%) The Goat
3.5
7/2(+36%)
(5) The Goat 7/2, Big step forward when powering clear of his rivals to make a winning handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood (1½m, heavy) last summer. However, he proved pretty disappointing in 3 subsequent starts and remains 10 lb above his Goodwood mark. Gelded. Bolted up at Glorious Goodwood; three lesser runs followed but retains potential; gelded.
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13
12th (13) (11/1 +21%) Western Stars
11
11/1(+21%)
(13) Western Stars 11/1, Enjoyed a busy and productive second-half of 2023, winning 3 times between September and December. Should strip fitter following his reappearance spin on the AW at Lingfield and he's not without each-way hope. Did well after joining this yard last August and could still have more to offer.
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1
13th (1) (28/1 -100%) Greysful Storm
28
28/1(-100%)
(1) Greysful Storm 28/1, Emphatic winner of a big-field Newbury handicap last spring and runner-up on 3 occasions thereafter, albeit those placed efforts were interspersed with some not-so-good performances. Could go well if ready to roll but some of these may ultimately prove to be better treated. Absent since tailed off in AW Listed race last November but progressive on turf previously.
15:55 Epsom Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Champagne Piaff returned from an absence of over two years when third at Bath earlier in the month and warrants plenty of respect off the same mark with Ryan Moore booked. That said, it remains to be seen whether he can handle such a quick turnaround and the vote goes to HOPE YOU CAN RUN. The four-year-old ran with credit behind some useful types before winning at Catterick in July last year and a gelding operation might yield further improvement. There's The Door won off a 2lb lower mark at Goodwood in August and is a player following her return effort at Doncaster.
It's likely that CHAMPAGNE PIAFF will be well found in the market with Ryan Moore booked on the back of an encouraging return from a monster absence at Bath. However, that's just about the only negative mark against this lightly-raced 6-y-o, who was a winner here off this mark on his sole previous visit in September 2021 and he shaped at Bath as though this step back up in trip would be ideal. Splendent and Hope You Can Run are put forward as the main dangers given doubts surrounding The Goat.
There are positives factors surrounding SARATOGA GOLD on his first run for Kevin Frost, and he's the pick ahead of Western Stars.
(7) Playtime 4/1, Much better for debut when second at Goodwood, though left behind by the winner. Gelded after. More needed again. Runner-up on second start last August; more needed but stable has a fine record in this.
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1st (4) (8/1 +0%) Into Battle
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8/1(+0%)
(4) Into Battle 8/1, Left debut run well behind to win 14-runner maiden (7/1) at Kempton (8f) in November. However, that was just an ordinary race so is opposable under a penalty. Won on the Kempton AW last November; probably needs a bit more to win this.
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2nd (6) (8/13 +55%) Midair
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8/13(+55%)
(6) Midair 8/13, Left debut behind when second of 9 in maiden at Goodwood, suited by increase in trip. Unable to land the odds at Kempton since but was only just reeled in. Surely only a matter of time before he goes one better. Runner-up in his last two starts last autumn; major player if returning in the same form.
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3
3rd (3) (6/4 -20%) Involvement
1.5
6/4(-20%)
(3) Involvement 6/4, Impressive when making a winning debut in 6-runner maiden at Redcar (7f, good to firm) in September. Went close to defying a penalty at Newcastle next time and remains a useful prospect. First and second in two starts last year; longer trip should suit; high on the list.
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8
4th (8) (250/1 -25%) Dwynwen
250
250/1(-25%)
(8) Dwynwen 250/1, Well held in novice event at Newmarket and maiden at Lingfield 5 months apart. Huge prices, has shown nothing in two starts over 7f/1m five months apart.
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5th (2) (200/1 +0%) Thursday
200
200/1(+0%)
(2) Thursday 200/1, Failed to beat a rival in AW novice/maiden. Finished a well-beaten last in both starts over 7f on the AW.
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6th (9) (125/1 -89%) Five Threes
125
125/1(-89%)
(9) Five Threes 125/1, 1,500 gns yearling, Australia filly. Half-sister to 7f-9f winner Final Credit. Dam, US 8.5f/9f winner, half-sister to Canadian Grade 3 9f-11f winner Raylene, out of 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Petite Princess. 1,500gns yearling; best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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7th (1) (150/1 -50%) Hill Spirit
150
150/1(-50%)
(1) Hill Spirit 150/1, Fair winner at 16f over hurdles but well held both starts on the Flat this month. Has failed to beat a rival in two Flat starts on the Kempton AW.
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5
|U| (5) (100/1 -52%) Card Shark
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100/1(-52%)
(5) Card Shark 100/1, Modest form in a pair of AW maidens, leaving Johnny Murtagh after debut. Out of the frame in both starts and beat only one home on stable debut at Kempton.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Involvement sets a decent standard based on his Redcar debut success and his Newcastle second in November. Bred to improve for a step up in trip, the son of Lope De Vega will need to settle better than on his first couple of starts and it may be a decent sign that the hood isn't being used on this occasion. Midair commands plenty of respect on what he achieved as a juvenile, but a chance is taken on PLAYTIME. His Goodwood second was a decent effort, having chased home a rival who subsequently performed well in Listed company, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him control proceedings on the front end.
This looks between MIDAIR and Involvement, who both appeal as useful prospects. The former receives 6 lb from penalised-winner Involvement so that may prove decisive. Playtime is best of the rest.
Preference is for INVOLVEMENT who showed plenty of promise in both outings over 7f last year. There is probably more to come from him.
(9) Portsmouth 4/1, Improved on both starts since his debut last season, fourth in a novice at Kempton 4 months ago. Gelded since and pedigree points to him being better than a mark of 74, so definite player. Handicap newcomer whose attractive pedigree indicates he has potential.
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2nd (10) (14/1 -17%) Dashinwhitesargent
14
14/1(-17%)
(10) Dashinwhitesargent 14/1, Continued his progress when second in a maiden at Lingfield 4 months ago but handicapper has been far from lenient with his opening mark, so another step up is required if he's to feature. Improved with each of his first 3 runs and could continue to progress; on the shortlist.
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3rd (6) (6/1 +25%) Show Biz Kid
6
6/1(+25%)
(6) Show Biz Kid 6/1, Encouragement on first two starts and latest effort at Wolverhampton 6 months ago. Type to make a better 3yo and stable has made a solid start to the campaign, so one to consider. Three runs last year and Salisbury third suggests he has potential off his opening mark.
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1
4th (1) (3/1 +10%) Mr Baloo
3
3/1(+10%)
(1) Mr Baloo 3/1, Course winner. Career best when winning 5-runner handicap (15/2) at Kempton (7f) 13 days ago. Progressive sort who is unlikely to be troubled by the longer trip, while his experience of this track is a big plus, so strong claims. Three 7f wins from his last four starts and he's a half-brother to a 1m2f winner.
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11
5th (11) (12/1 -20%) Great Chieftain
12
12/1(-20%)
(11) Great Chieftain 12/1, Signs of encouragemennt in three runs to date, albeit looking quirky at times. Blinkered switched to handicaps and has some physical scope, so there could be more to come. Improvement needed on h'cap debut but useful pedigree & first-time blinkers may be a plus.
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4
6th (4) (28/1 -40%) Commander Crouch
28
28/1(-40%)
(4) Commander Crouch 28/1, First run since leaving Richard Hannon when last of 6 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 28/1) 27 days ago. Up in trip. Arrives with something to prove and others make more appeal. May have needed last month's stable debut and has hinted he'll stay further than 7f.
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8
7th (8) (40/1 -150%) Whathappensinvegas
40
40/1(-150%)
(8) Whathappensinvegas 40/1, Seemed to improve when 9¾ lengths fifth of 7 to Legend of Time in listed race (80/1) at Meydan (9f, good) 52 days ago, albeith he was probably flattered. Rejoined yard after leaving Osama Refai. Very difficult to weigh up on handicap debut. Has shown ability in Dubai but he's 0-8 and others are more compelling.
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8th (7) (6/1 +25%) Gone Rogue
6
6/1(+25%)
(7) Gone Rogue 6/1, Dual winner at 2 who failed to justify support when only fifth at Lingfield on return. Not seen to best effect that day, however, and remains open to progress stepped up in distance. Below par the last twice but may improve for recent reappearance; two wins last year.
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5
9th (5) (8/1 +0%) I Love Paris
8
8/1(+0%)
(5) I Love Paris 8/1, Signs of promise prior to a respectable nursery debut at Kempton 5 months ago. More required but returns with his stable going well, so not completely dismissed. Promise in turf novices last season and reappears with yard in fine form; chance.
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3
10th (3) (10/1 -43%) Invincible Aura
10
10/1(-43%)
(3) Invincible Aura 10/1, Opened his account at Southwell in March, then acquitted himself well in a reasonable handicap at Wolverhampton last time. Others have a bit more potential but he should give his running. His run was slightly checked when fourth back in handicap last time; might not be far away.
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2
11th (2) (20/1 -150%) Galloping On
20
20/1(-150%)
(2) Galloping On 20/1, Upped in trip for his handicap bow, ran well when second of 5 at Lingfield on penultimate outing. Probably undone by the testing conditions (also pulled hard) at Bath last time, so too soon to write off. Tailed off on recent turf debut, but on heavy ground; progressive on AW previously.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
MR BALOO progressed nicely once stepped up to 7f last season with a pair of victories, one of those coming at this track, before finishing third at Newmarket. He returned earlier this month in winning form at Kempton and the manner of his performances suggest he will have no issue with stepping up to this distance. His stable companion Show Biz Kid is of interest on handicap debut following some promising displays, while Portsmouth and Dashinwhitesargent are other potential improvers.
MR BALOO improved to gain a third career success at Kempton last time and, with track experience to call upon, he's fancied to go in again at the possible expense of Portsmouth, a notable handicap debutant. Gone Rogue is still one to bear in mind despite an underwhelming reappearance.
The Richard Hannon-trained SHOW BIZ KID (nap) was a promising third at Salisbury on his middle 2yo start and may well be on a good mark.
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Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.
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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