There were 35 Races on Tuesday 25th April 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Ffos Las, 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Yarmouth, 6 races at Epsom, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (3)  (3.33/1 +26%)Lihou |
3.33/1(+26%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Lihou 3.33/1, Had been in good form on AW (won 3 times over 5f since the start of the year) and transferred that back over to turf after 6 weeks off when going close at Newmarket last week. First run at Epsom and big player if he takes to the course. Ran well at Newmarket returned to turf last week; has a fighting chance off same mark. |
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2nd (7)  (14/1 -40%)Recon Mission |
14/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Recon Mission 14/1, Dual course winner who battled well when scoring at Sandown last summer. Chance if he can get loose on the front end but record fresh suggests he may come on for the run. 2-5 at Epsom, including a success off 5lb higher in this race in 2021; not ruled out. |
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3rd (4)  (3.5/1 +30%)Kape Moss |
3.5/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Kape Moss 3.5/1, Largely consistent and returned with a bang when winning at Southwell (5f) last month, scoring in a style rarely seen over the minimum trip there, behind for a long way but staying on to overhaul Angle Land at the death. She can go well again up 3 lb. Strong late run to collar Angle Land at Southwell; this sharper 5f looks a negative. |
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4th (2)  (6/1 +33%)Twilight Madness |
6/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Twilight Madness 6/1, Seems better on AW, getting a hat-trick up at the end of last year. Returns with yard among the winners but has work to do up in grade on this sort of ground. Has form figures of 1114 (on Tapeta) since dropped to 5f; not fully exposed at this trip. |
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5th (8)  (8/1 +20%)Harb |
8/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Harb 8/1, Had a good winter on the AW and not badly handicapped on his best form if ready to go after 3 months off back on turf. Has done his winning on AW; probably one to oppose in this grade back on grass. |
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6th (5)  (6/1 +20%)Angle Land |
6/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Angle Land 6/1, Three 5f AW wins this winter and chinned by Kape Moss at Southwell last month. Not so good back on turf off this mark at Yarmouth since and top apprentice now called up. Only fifth at Yarmouth on the return to turf but this scenario may prove more suitable. |
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7th (9)  (12/1 +0%)Pablo Del Pueblo |
12/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Pablo Del Pueblo 12/1, Scored twice on the AW over the winter and had excuses off this mark last time. This is tougher back on turf. Has something to prove in this grade returned to turf; all wins in Class 6. |
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8th (1)  (5/1 -100%)Dig Two |
5/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Dig Two 5/1, Three-time winner for Hugo Palmer (also second in 2021 Windsor Castle) and good start for new yard when 2 lengths third in class 2 6f Kempton handicap under this rider a fortnight ago. Same mark down in grade and can go well. Encouraging third at Kempton on debut for Ollie Sangster; respected off same mark. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
4.5/1 (3) LIHOU looks like a strong contender based on the summary, with recent good form on both AW and turf and a fighting chance off the same mark. 2.5/1 (1) DIG TWO is also a respectable option, with a good start for a new yard and same mark down in grade. 12/1 (9) PABLO DEL PUEBLO may struggle in this tougher field on turf, while 10/1 (8) HARB is likely one to avoid on grass. 10/1 (7) RECON MISSION has a chance if he can replicate past successes, but may need time to get into form. 11/1 (6) RUM COCKTAIL Revival and 5/1 (4) KAPE MOSS have potential but both have some question marks around them, such as debut for new connections or sharp 5f distance for 5/1 (4) KAPE MOSS. 9/1 (2) TWILIGHT MADNESS may have work to do up in grade on this type of ground. 7.5/1 (5) ANGLE LAND has potential but recent form has been mixed.
LIHOU lost little in defeat when beaten just under a length in third at Newmarket last Tuesday and a similar bid may suffice for David Evans' gelding. Kape Moss triumphed at Southwell on her seasonal return and she isn't taken lightly off only 3lb higher. Dig Two wasn't disgraced when finishing third over 6f on his stable debut at Kempton earlier in the month and the four-year-old should remain competitive dropping back in trip.
DIG TWO made an excellent start for his new trainer when third under Oisin Murphy in a stronger race at Kempton a fortnight ago and he could be the way to go from the same mark. Kape Moss was value for extra for her taking Southwell victory and is feared most. Lihou, having a belated first start at Epsom, is also interesting.
On the back of an encouraging reappearance effort, DIG TWO gets the vote. Rum Cocktail is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (0.4/1 +0%)Epictetus |
0.4/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Epictetus 0.4/1, Very good at 2, winning on Newmarket debut in July before runner-up in Group 2 Autumn Stakes there (Rowley Mile) and Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster (beaten 3½ lengths by Auguste Rodin). Sets a high standard for a yard with an excellent record in this race. Runner-up in the Vertem Futurity on final 2yo start; well clear on the figures. |
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2nd (2)  (9/1 +25%)Hadrianus |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Hadrianus 9/1, Promising start to his career on AW at the end of 2022, second at Newcastle before going better at Kempton (11f). Definitely more to come from him. Made all in 1m3f AW race at Kempton when last seen; open to further progress. |
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3rd (6)  (33/1 +18%)Cite d'Or |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Cite d'Or 33/1, Two wins from 6 runs in Britain last year but struggled in Dubai at the start of 2023 and fared no better in a French Group 3 24 days ago. Hard to fancy. Rather an exposed filly but she's the only runner with Epsom form. |
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4th (5)  (25/1 +24%)Think First |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Think First 25/1, Back-to-back novice winner at Chelmsford in August/September before finding listed company too much back on turf at Pontefract in October. Needs improvement to get heavily involved here. Came up short in Listed grade when last seen; appears to have a tough task. |
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5th (4)  (3.33/1 +45%)Stormbuster |
3.33/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Stormbuster 3.33/1, Second in a 1m Salisbury listed before producing a useful effort to get off the mark in a 1m Newbury novice in September. Well behind Epictetus in Futurity at Doncaster on final start, though. Possibly unsuited by heavy ground in the Vertem Futurity; progressive otherwise. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Based on the summary, 0.4/1 (1) EPICTETUS seems to be the strongest candidate as they have had a very good 2-year-old season and have set a high standard for their yard. 6/1 (4) STORMBUSTER and 8.5/1 (3) INTRICACY also have potential, but 0.4/1 (1) EPICTETUS' record and performance in Group races suggest they may be the one to beat. 12/1 (2) HADRIANUS also seems like a promising prospect with room for further improvement. 33/1 (5) THINK FIRST and 40/1 (6) CITE D'OR may struggle to keep up with the top contenders.
EPICTETUS sets a high standard having filled the runner-up spot to leading 2000 Guineas hope Auguste Rodin in the Vertem Futurity at Doncaster in October and the son of Kingman looks to have found a good opening to kick off his season. Stormbuster weakened into last on that occasion, but it's too early to write him off and this step up in trip could bring about enough improvement to mount a challenge. Last-time-out winners Intricacy and Hadrianus are likely capable of better and can't be discounted either.
It's hard to see past EPICTETUS, who rapidly developed into a smart performer at 2 and can enhance the Gosden stable's fine record in this race. Intricacy looked good when readily accounting for some reasonable opposition at Wolverhampton in December and could be the one to give him most to think about.
Standard-setter EPICTETUS can enhance the Gosden yard's great record in this race. Stormbuster is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7)  (6.5/1 +28%)Bad Company |
6.5/1(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Bad Company 6.5/1, Reliable operator who ended 2022 in good form, winning in the mud here (1½m) before runner-up on final 3 starts (including C&D). Fourth in this race last year. Likely to be on the premises if fully tuned up. Has some respectable course form but he's currently weighted to the hilt. |
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2nd (3)  (6/1 -9%)Caius Chorister |
6/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Caius Chorister 6/1, Rapid improver switched to handicaps last year, completing a 5-timer (third and fourth legs over 1½m here) at Glorious Goodwood. Also excellent second in ultra-competitive 1¾m Melrose at York Ebor meeting. Yard won this race last year but this trip on the short side for her. Generally progressive last season; 2-2 at Epsom and 4-4 under Benoit De La Sayette. |
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3rd (2)  (12/1 -50%)Soto Sizzler |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Soto Sizzler 12/1, Won this off an identical mark last year when under the care of David Menuisier. Well beaten on Kempton reappearance/yard debut 15 days ago. The refitting of cheekpieces might help but he needs to leave that effort well behind. Has form figures of 112212 at Epsom, including a success in this contest last year. |
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4th (4)  (8/1 +0%)Fantastic Fox |
8/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Fantastic Fox 8/1, Back on track when runner-up on heavy ground over this trip at Newbury last October and had an excuse (trapped wide) when below form on AW final start. Good third over the extended 1m here at last year's Derby meeting. Best effort last term when third in useful handicap here on Oaks day; place claims. |
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5th (9)  (5/1 +33%)Scampi |
5/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Scampi 5/1, Three wins 1½m wins last term, including here. Ended his campaign with a creditable fifth of 12 in a competitive race at Newcastle (12.5f) in September. Consistent type but might be best to look elsewhere this time over a trip shorter than ideal. Largely consistent; all wins at 1m4f but could go well if coping with return to 1m2f. |
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6th (6)  (25/1 -14%)Rhythmic Intent |
25/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Rhythmic Intent 25/1, Useful sort who bagged Mallard Handicap at Doncaster in September 2021. Creditable third of 7 in 1½m Newmarket handicap last April but he hasn't been seen since then. Watching brief is the percentage call. Badly lacks recent match practice and may find this trip too sharp now. |
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7th (5)  (3.5/1 +30%)Lord Protector |
3.5/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Lord Protector 3.5/1, Back to winning ways in 1¼m Sandown handicap last June. Unlucky not to finish closer (had to wait for gap) when fifth of 18 at Glorious Goodwood next time and something can't have been right at the Ebor meeting on final start. Type to bounce back on reappearance for yard going well. Has had wind op. Had wind surgery since last run; the pick of his 2022 form puts him in the picture. |
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8th (8)  (2.25/1 +18%)Educator |
2.25/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Educator 2.25/1, Made a winning handicap debut/reappearance at Newmarket (1¼m) last April. Not seen again until the autumn, finishing second at Salisbury before well held in a valuable handicap back at Newmarket. Returns as an unexposed sort from a top yard. Has to be high on the shortlist. Lightly raced; could well resume his progress back down in distance; remains of interest. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
5.5/1 (3) CAIUS CHORISTER seems like a strong contender as a generally progressive horse who has had recent success in handicaps and finished second in a competitive race at the York Ebor meeting. The fact that the yard won this race last year also adds to his appeal. 5/1 (5) LORD PROTECTOR may also be worth considering as he has had wind surgery and has shown good form in the past, including winning a Sandown handicap and finishing fifth in a competitive race at Glorious Goodwood. 2.75/1 (8) EDUCATOR might also be of interest as an unexposed sort from a top yard who has previously made a winning handicap debut.
HARROVIAN hasn't quite hit the same heights since being campaigned on the all-weather, but he returns to handicaps on the turf off what appears to be a tempting mark, so the seven-year-old could return to winning ways. Educator may find some improvement for a gelding operation and has to command the utmost respect, having won on his seasonal reappearance at Newmarket last April, with the returning Scampi making most appeal of the remainder.
EDUCATOR is proven when fresh and it'll be a surprise if he's reached his limit after only 6 starts so he gets the nod. Ralph Beckett has his team in form and Lord Protector is an interesting contender back from wind surgery. The classy Harrovian may prove best of the rest.
Preference is for CAIUS CHORISTER (nap), who could well have more to offer this season. Educator is feared most.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (5.5/1 +0%)Sir Rumi |
5.5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Sir Rumi 5.5/1, Tasted success only once last year but proved most reliable and returned from 5 months off with good second at Doncaster (10.2f) 23 days ago. Failed to threaten at Kempton since but better showing anticipated back on turf. Generally consistent on turf; versatile regarding trip/ground; should go well. |
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2nd (3)  (3.33/1 +49%)Flyin' Solo |
3.33/1(+49%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Flyin' Solo 3.33/1, Low-mileage 6-y-o who is evidently not the easiest to train but didn't shape too badly returning from 11 months off when sixth in 10-runner handicap at Doncaster (10.2f) 23 days ago. Possible he can build on that provided he stands more regular racing. Ran well at Ascot on sole start last year; seemed to need his 2023 reappearance. |
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3rd (5)  (14/1 +36%)Tashi |
14/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Tashi 14/1, Just the one win from 21 starts for Sheila Lavery in Ireland and she ran below her best when eighteenth in 20-runner Naas handicap (2m) in final start in November. Interesting to see if yard switch has positive effect here (acquired for 30,000 gns later that month). Record of just 1-21 for Sheila Lavery; opposed on debut for new yard. |
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4th (12)  (7.5/1 +17%)Saligo Bay |
7.5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Saligo Bay 7.5/1, Ran well back from 5 months off when third at Windsor (10f) in October and added to his tally over hurdles at Lingfield (2m) in November. Revised mark halted any further progress in that sphere but he returns to the Flat with his yard continuing amongst the winners. Finished well over 1m2f when last seen on Flat; return to 1m4f looks ideal. |
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5th (4)  (7.5/1 +25%)Haseefah |
7.5/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Haseefah 7.5/1, Hit the ground running with back-to-back victories at 1m 4f last May prior to hitting the frame next 2 starts. Below best on final start at Newmarket (12f) in October but returns with yard in good form and she's no forlorn hope. Won at Chester and Goodwood last May; should take well to Epsom; interesting. |
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6th (10)  (11/1 -38%)Madame Ambassador |
11/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Madame Ambassador 11/1, Showed fine attitude when winning 4-runner handicap at Newmarket in August and matched that form when adding to that on the Rowley course in October. Not disgraced faced with testing ground when fourth at Doncaster (11.9f) final start but present mark does demand a little more. Consistent filly who scored twice at Newmarket last season; not dismissed. |
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7th (13)  (14/1 +13%)The Conqueror |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) The Conqueror 14/1, Fairly useful handicapper who added to his tally over 10f at Baden Baden for Andreas Wohler last summer. Entitled to come on for his return/yard debut effort at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 15 days ago and yard enjoy plenty of success at this venue. Ex-German; not crying out for this new trip on second British start. |
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8th (9)  (2.75/1 +45%)Neandra |
2.75/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Neandra 2.75/1, Drew clear impressively when making a winning handicap debut at Lingfield (12f, AW) in July and shaped well for a long way when midfield in a deep handicap over extended 13f at York in October. This sort of mark within reach on that evidence and interesting on return/down in trip. Open to further progress back at 1m4f; trainer has won this race three times; respected. |
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9th (7)  (11/1 -57%)Open Champion |
11/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Open Champion 11/1, Fairly useful winner for Roger Varian last term. Fell on yard/hurdles debut in February but shaped much better than bare result back on Flat when sixth at Kempton (11f) 24 days ago. Remains relatively unexposed and he's one to be interested in. Latest effort needs marking up; good chance off same mark granted better luck. |
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10th (8)  (100/1 -203%)State Legend |
100/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) State Legend 100/1, Successful 3 times at up to 12f last year for James Ferguson. Offered only a modicum of promise over hurdles for new yard since the turn of the year and he needs to do a little more to defy this mark back on the Flat. Holds weak claims on his Flat/hurdles form for current yard. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
7/1 (7) OPEN CHAMPION and 5/1 (9) NEANDRA are the most promising horses based on the summary. Both have shown good form in the past and have recently put in respectable performances. 7/1 (7) OPEN CHAMPION is relatively unexposed and is one to be interested in, while 5/1 (9) NEANDRA's trainer has won this race three times, which adds to his appeal.
In this competitive contest marginal preference goes to the lightly raced four-year-old, OPEN CHAMPION, who found plenty of trouble in-running when sixth at Kempton last time out. The son of Postponed shaped better than the bare result suggested and gets the tentative vote stepping up in trip. Sir Rumi takes a step into calmer waters and must be respected with William Buick on board. The handicapper has loosened his grip on Dark Pine and he completes the shortlist.
A dual winner on all-weather last year, NEANDRA shaped better than the distance beaten suggests when finishing midfield in a stronger race over further at York in October and, from what rates a workable mark, she earns the vote to come out on top returned to action. Kempton eye-catcher Open Champion similarly remains low-mileage and he's feared, along with Lingfield-scorer Wonder Starelzaam and Sir Rumi.
Several runners are interesting, most notably NEANDRA. Open Champion and Haseefah give Alan King a strong hand.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (2/1 +11%)Kadovar |
2/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Kadovar 2/1, Left reappearance well behind when a very good third of 8 in a handicap at Nottingham a fortnight ago. That is just about the best form on offer. 0-5 but good handicap third last time and trainer won this in 2018 and 2019; solid claims. |
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2nd (5)  (4/1 -60%)Hey Lyla |
4/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Hey Lyla 4/1, Fairly useful filly. 5/1, good third of 7 in nursery at Kempton (7f). Off 139 days. Up in trip and a big player at this level if returning in that form. 0-6 but runner-up three times and entitled to considerable respect on reappearance. |
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3rd (3)  (8/1 +6%)Merry Minister |
8/1(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Merry Minister 8/1, Churchill gelding. Half-brother to ungenuine 1¼m winner Herodotus and useful winner up to 7f Bell Shot. Dam 1m winner who stayed 10.5f. Half-brother to 2 winners; likely to improve for this debut but no shock if he goes well. |
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4th (1)  (40/1 -60%)Dotties Star |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Dotties Star 40/1, Fair form in a trio of bumpers, third of 9 at Fontwell (13.7f) 21 days ago. Tough ask conceding plenty of weight on Flat debut. Has shown ability in bumpers & is bred for the Flat, but this 4yo is probably best watched. |
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5th (6)  (1.38/1 +27%)Jalapa |
1.38/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Jalapa 1.38/1, Well-bred filly who showed plenty to work on when third of 6 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 10/3) on debut. Off 8 months. Up in trip and sure to improve. Needs to better her sole 2yo run but there's bundles of potential in her pedigree. |
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6th (7)  (33/1 +18%)La Espanola |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) La Espanola 33/1, Showed a bit more than on debut when sixth of 12 in novice event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December. Looks one for handicaps. Better effort last December on her second start but needs another big step forward today. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
It is difficult to predict with certainty, but 2.25/1 (2) KADOVAR seems to have the best chance based on their recent form and their trainer's success in this race in previous years. 2.5/1 (5) HEY LYLA also has solid claims based on their previous performances and could be a strong contender if they return in good form. 1.88/1 (6) JALAPA and 8.5/1 (3) MERRY MINISTER have potential but may need more experience before they can compete at this level. The other horses are likely to struggle in this race.
Hey Lyla has been knocking on the door on most of her six outings and demands the utmost respect on seasonal reappearance. However, she may be vulnerable to an unexposed rival, though, and the Ralph Beckett-trained JALAPA, who showed glimpses of promise when third on her sole outing at Newmarket in August, gets the vote. The stoutly-bred filly is a half-sister to the same connections' Irish Derby winner, Westover, and may prove capable of shedding her maiden tag. Kadovar could benefit from a drop back in trip after a respectable effort at Nottingham.
JALAPA is from an excellent family and displayed a lot more ability than her debut rating suggests at Newmarket last summer. Sure to do a lot better as a 3-y-o, she's taken to improve past the standard-setting pair Kadovar and Hey Lyla.
Westover's half-sister JALAPA is open to improvement now up in trip on her second start and she earns the vote ahead of Kadovar.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(4)  (20/1 -43%)Ludo's Landing |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Ludo's Landing 20/1, Won 1 of his 9 starts as a juvenile and reappears off a fair mark but may be vulnerable to less exposed types. Gelded since last seen. On a handy mark but looks more exposed than most of these rivals. |
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1st (7)  (4.5/1 +10%)Expressionless |
4.5/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Expressionless 4.5/1, Career best when making a winning return in 5-runner minor event at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 11/8) 20 days ago, well on top finish. Remains low mileage and every chance of further progress now sent handicapping. Won going away at Nottingham on reappearance; may well improve further. |
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2nd (2)  (1.88/1 +16%)Alpha Crucis |
1.88/1(+16%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Alpha Crucis 1.88/1, Much improved when taking 8-runner handicap at Windsor (8.1f, heavy) on return 8 days ago, staying on well. 6 lb penalty to carry now but looks the one to beat nonetheless. Respected under a penalty for last week's Windsor win; open to further progress. |
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3rd (6)  (8/1 +11%)Gifted Angel |
8/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Gifted Angel 8/1, Matched best of last season's form when fourth of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) on return 20 days ago. Visor now added for first time and should give another good account. Record is 0-10; chance partly depends on whether the first-time visor helps. |
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4th (9)  (22/1 -10%)Irezumi |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Irezumi 22/1, Just modest form in a trio of starts last term and doesn't look particularly well treated on handicap debut here. Gelded since last run. Not solid judged on 2yo efforts but is bred to do better still. |
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5th (1)  (3.5/1 +30%)Serious Look |
3.5/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Serious Look 3.5/1, Course winner who posted creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) on return 20 days ago. Entitled to come on from that. 2yo win came at this venue; interesting back here with reappearance under his belt. |
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6th (3)  (20/1 -67%)Rule Of Thumb |
20/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Rule Of Thumb 20/1, Failed to trouble the judge in a trio of maidens last term but should do better in handicaps this term, more likely when stepped up in trip. Gelded since last seen. Looks open to improvement now handicapping; note the market signals. |
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7th (10)  (5.5/1 +31%)Buy The Dip |
5.5/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Buy The Dip 5.5/1, Posted fair third of 9 at Lingfield (7f, AW) on handicap debut 27 days ago. Step up in trip should suit and merits consideration. Made an encouraging handicap debut at Lingfield last time; not ruled out. |
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8th (5)  (14/1 +0%)Sea Urchin |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sea Urchin 14/1, Fair form in France last year and showed a bit on debut for new yard when sixth of 11 in minor event (100/1) at Southwell (7.1f) earlier this month. Entitled to build on that but others look better treated. Ex-French; sixth in 7f event on British debut; may do better now upped in trip. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
2.25/1 (2) ALPHA CRUCIS looks like the most likely winner, having won last week and showing further potential for improvement. 9/1 (6) GIFTED ANGEL and 5/1 (7) EXPRESSIONLESS also stand a chance of placing based on recent performances. The rest of the field either lack recent form or have yet to prove themselves in handicaps.
EXPRESSIONLESS hit the line with plenty of conviction when landing the spoils at Nottingham earlier this month. Despite being handed a 5lb rise, the Dylan Cunha-trained three-year-old may continue to improve and is given the vote of confidence. There are plenty of dangers, though, including Alpha Crucis, who stayed on stoutly in attritional conditions to record a first career victory at Windsor last time out, while Ludo's Landing is of interest after a gelding operation.
ALPHA CRUCIS took a big step forward when making a successful handicap bow at Windsor last week and a 6 lb penalty may not be enough to prevent the follow up. Buy The Dip and Serious Look should also go well.
The shortlist is headed by the recent winners ALPHA CRUCIS and Expressionless. Third choice is Serious Look.
Ths is the racecard key.
| 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 |
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