There were 49 Races on Monday 26th August 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Downpatrick, 7 races at Ripon, 6 races at Epsom, 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Cartmel, 7 races at Ballinrobe, 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 2 race.

Tactical Plan sets a decent form standard but has had a few chances now and preference is for the less-exposed GAP YEAR, who looked crying out for further when staying on well for fourth over the extended 5f at Bath last time. That came on the back of a fast-finishing second over 6f at Windsor on debut and 7f could prove ideal for Eve Johnson Houghton's gelding here. That could also apply to Letsbeatsepsis, who has done his best work at the finish when third over 6f on both starts to date.

LETSBEATSEPSIS and Gap Year are worth another chance to confirm debut promise with the extra 1f expected to suit, the former shading the vote. Tactical Plan and Many Men are others to consider.

Slight preference is for MANY MEN who should prove much better than the bare result of his Newmarket seller this month.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

BOBBY BENNU won novice events at Chester and Thirsk before failing to land a serious blow on his handicap bow at Newmarket, but that was a decent contest and the runner-up has won well since. He could be worth another chance off the same mark now eased in class and his trainer, Roger Varian, won the race last year. It was no surprise that Son Of Man found the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot too hot and his second in a similar event off a 2lb lower at Goodwood the time before puts him right in the picture today. Summer Of Love was only touched off late on when third over this trip at Doncaster latest and a 1lb rise for that effort doesn't rule her out, while Piz Nair has been threatening to score.

Low-mileage 4-y-o SUMMER OF LOVE got back on track returned to 7f when third at Doncaster last month and with Oisin Murphy taking over, she's fancied to build on that and score. Gorak has been running in better races than this of late so he's a threat, along with the consistent Piz Nair.

A bit more of a waiting game can see SUMMER OF LOVE (nap) win her first handicap at the third attempt.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

There was a lot to like about the way HOT FASHION stayed on to win well over this trip at Sandown last month (third has won since) and, with scope for further progress, Ralph Beckett's filly is fancied to defy a 4lb rise for a double. The main threat may come from Celtic Warrior, who shaped like this extra furlong would suit when keeping on for fourth off 1lb higher at Goodwood latest, while a drop in class and trip will suit top-weight Good Too.

CELTIC WARRIOR ran a good race when a staying-on fourth at Goodwood in first-time cheekpieces and could resume winning ways if backing that up over this extra furlong. Tahitian Prince lurks on a good mark and caught the eye in the same race so is considered. Sandown-winner Hot Fashion could kick on now she has got her head in front and completes the shortlist.

The most solid option may be HOT FASHION who turned over a new leaf when a big change in tactics saw her win at Sandown.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

GORDON GREY recorded a career-best effort when taking the Ladies' Derby over C&D and the reliable four-year-old may well have more to come, despite a 7lb rise. Warning Sign arrives following a brace of seconds, with the most recent effort seeing him beaten a head at Newbury. He is respected off 2lb higher, while Lord Melbourne, winner of the Queen Mother's Cup at York in June, is more than capable of being in the mix.

LORD MELBOURNE has started well for Ralph Beckett and likely has more to come, so he's the most appealing with Simon Walker on board. Recent C&D winner Gordon Grey is an obvious danger and Zhang Fei can't be dismissed.

Dropped back in class, LORD MELBOURNE should have a big say. Bug Boy and Gordon Grey are next on the list.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Big Bear Hug appeared to be slightly unlucky in third here at the start of the month, when attempting to follow up her course victory over 1m2f the time before. She got the better of AMANCIO (second) on that occasion, but the drop back in trip should play to the latter's strengths and it wouldn't be a huge surprise if Jack Channon's charge reversed the form. Others to consider include Atlantis Blue and Unreal Connection.

A tricky puzzle to solve but the most persuasive option is ATLANTIS BLUE, who did well to get as close as she did in pursuit of a hat-trick when fourth at Sandown earlier this month and George Baker's mare remains of interest despite a 2 lb rise. The main threat may emerge from Crimson Spirit, who shaped encouragingly having been caught wide at York last month, with Unreal Connection and Lunatick fancied to go well, too.

The narrow vote goes to ATLANTIS BLUE ahead of Unreal Connection, Amancio and Big Bear Hug.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Dream Of Mischief returned to winning ways at this track 10 days ago, having run with plenty of credit in defeat on his outings prior to that success. He is expected to be in the mix once again, but a chance is taken with GUITEAU. A C&D winner on his return to action in July, he raced far too keenly when tried over a mile at Sandown last time and the return to 7f, combined with a good draw, can see him bounce back. Shot Of Love, Giorgio M and Extrication appeal most of the remainder.

SHOT OF LOVE arrives in form and might be able to resume winning ways from a handy inside stall. Recent Chepstow scorer Redredrobin rates an obvious danger, while Guiteau also merits respect back at a venue which suits. The shortlist is completed by Extrication, who remains unexposed back from a short break.

This looks competitive and brings tactical complications with the number of would-be front-runners. DREAM OF MISCHIEF gets the vote.
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