There were 36 Races on Wednesday 8th May 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Chester, 8 races at Kelso, 7 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Kempton, 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 5 race.

Only Fools found a career-high mark beyond her when finishing fifth at Wincanton last month, but the David Pipe-trained mare wasn't beaten far that day and she could prove dangerous if dictating the pace. Marginal preference, however, is for WHYNOTNOWROY. The six-year-old has posted some creditable efforts in defeat in recent months and Harry Atkins' 5lb claim could prove pivotal. Market support for handicap debutant Dreadpoetssociety would also be interesting.

In an opener where few arrive with compelling claims a chance is taken on Chris Gordon handicap newcomer DREADPOETSSOCIETY, with confidence increased should the betting vibes be strong. Only Fools, a course winner in March, is feared most ahead of Whynotnowroy.

The suggestion is COME ON PADDY MAC, who was placed on his handicap debut at Taunton and may fare better on this left-handed track.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

HE KNOWS BETTER found only a useful yardstick too strong on his handicap bow at Ffos Las recently and a similar performance on this switch to maiden company may suffice. The biggest threat could emerge from Lumi Plugin, who caught the eye when a close-up second on his hurdles debut here last month. Artiste D'ainay should appreciate this return to timber and the pick of last year's form puts the six-year-old firmly in the mix too.

LUMI PLUGIN surpassed his bumper form when second in a 19.2f maiden hurdle here 19 days go and with this stuffer test of stamina sure to bring out more, he could be the answer. He Knows Better upped his game in handicap company last time and that's a solid piece of form in the context of this, with An Cailin Ciuin another to consider.

This could be a good opportunity for HE KNOWS BETTER, who is back in novice company after running well on last month's handicap debut.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

My Gift To You has enjoyed a fruitful campaign since being under the tutelage of James Owen and he merits respect in his quest to land a career sixth win. However, the six-year-old looked slightly fortuitous to land the spoils at Catterick in March and it may be worth taking a chance on SHERBORNE. The Getaway gelding is only 1lb higher than his latest second at Wincanton and this drop in class can only help. Chase debutant Time To Dazzle is also noted.

While MY GIFT TO YOU was fortunate when scoring at Catterick last time, his record since joining the James Owen yard is hard to knock and he shades preference ahead of Sherborne, who will be a big threat if backing up his latest Wincanton effort. Filanderer and chase debutant Time To Dazzle both make each-way appeal.

Top of the list is MY GIFT TO YOU, who made it 3-4 over fences when forging clear at Catterick in March and is open to more progress.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

AWORKINPROGRESS scored in comfortable fashion when stepped up to an extended 2m5f here in March and a 6lb rise for that victory could prove to be lenient. Nick Gifford's five-year-old may improve further on his first attempt at this trip and he looks the one to beat. Weseekherthere was well held in seventh at Wincanton last month but this is an easier assignment off 2lb lower. Of the remainder, Bobalot makes most appeal.

It's tough to get away from AWORKINPROGRESS, who was suited by the increase in trip to get off the mark here just under 6 weeks ago and with more to come as stamina is drawn out further, Nick Gifford's 5-y-o is a confident selection to follow up. The main danger may emerge from The Bold Thady, who is yet to get his head in front but boasts consistent form figures, with Thirtyfour Thirty rounding off the shortlist back at this track.

This can go to AWORKINPROGRESS (nap), who won over 2m5f here in March and is open to more progress on his step up to this trip.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Seymour Promise struck by just under four lengths over 2m7f at Taunton on his latest outing and the son of Flemensfirth should remain competitive off a 6lb higher mark. However, the vote goes to CLOUDY FLAMINGO, who was well held in third in this grade at Exeter last time but he has been dropped 1lb and could relish this extra distance. River Tyne and Joe Cotton are just two others to consider.

JOE COTTON made a big impression when scoring at Exeter on chasing debut and, although only running respectably here next time, he's worth a chance to get back on the up trying this trip for the first time. Seymour Promise is a danger if in the same form as last time and Astroman can't be ruled out.

Class-dropper JOE COTTON made a pleasing start to his chasing career over shorter trips at the end of last season and gets the vote.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Seasmoke has gradually improved with each run and her recent fourth at Ludlow off this mark wasn't bad. The drop back from an extended 2m5f appears to be in her favour, but there are a couple of handicap debutants lurking on potentially dangerous marks and JANWORTH just gets the vote ahead of Miss Popalong having shown slightly more so far, although the latter now sports a first-time hood.

The drop back in trip could suit SEASMOKE who is taken to build on her encouraging run at Ludlow a couple of weeks ago. Jamie Snowden's Janworth is a possible improver in handicaps and is next on the list. Orbys River would also firmly enter the reckoning if showing up here rather than Southwell on Tuesday.

Preference is for the unexposed 7yo JANWORTH, who looks interesting upped in trip on her handicap debut. Seasmoke is feared most.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

LADY CARO was sent off a well-supported favourite on her handicap debut here and although she had to settle for second, the performance was still a big step forward. The extra yardage can help her cope with a 2lb rise and she is fancied to break through. Lady Salvador also made a pleasing start to her handicap career when runner-up at this venue back in November. She heads a list of dangers that also includes Al Sayah and Selkirk Grace.

NEWMILL GETAWAY looks nicely treated on her return to handicapping and gets the nod in the finale. Lady Caro and Lady Salvador can also make their presence felt.

Preference is for LADY CARO, who was a well-backed favourite when a creditable second on her handicap debut here last month.
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