There were 42 Races on Thursday 3rd August 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Goodwood, 6 races at Nottingham, 6 races at Stratford, 8 races at Galway, 6 races at Epsom, 8 races at Newcastle, 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.

PERFUSE was sent off favourite for the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot on the back of two impressive displays at Nottingham and Doncaster and, although he only finished fifth on that occasion, this drop in trip could see him get back to winning ways. The unexposed pair Garden Route and Alsakib come into this with similar profiles having won novice events on their latest starts. Both are now having their first taste in handicap company, so they warrant serious consideration.

Lots of potential on show in this ultra competitive handicap but Sir Michael Stoute's improving PERFUSE is hard to side against after his eye-catching fifth in Royal Ascot's King George V Handicap and has winning form in the mud too. William Haggas' handicap-debutant Garden Route appeals greatly as an improver and heads the list of dangers, although Crack Shot is weighted to have a big say too despite being 1 lb out of the handicap. Coverdale and Killybegs Warrior complete the shortlist.

Perfuse could dominate the betting. There is stacks of interest elsewhere, though, including from CRACK SHOT and Promoter.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Expensive breeze-up purchase VANDEEK overcame a sluggish start to justify favouritism on his Nottingham introduction, and the third ran well here earlier in the week. His proven ability on rain-affected ground gets him the nod ahead of Sketch, who couldn't have been more impressive on his Newbury debut. Toca Madera did well to make the frame in the July Stakes, while Asadna has yet to live up to his Ripon demolition job but can't be written off just yet.

With the 2 market leaders dropping out, VANDEEK could be the answer. He has a bit of ground to make up on form, but is open to considerable improvement following a very promising debut success at Nottingham. Sketch was also impressive on his Newbury debut, Watch My Tracker still has potential after getting off the mark at the third attempt last month.

Several withdrawals have weakened the field. The once-raced colts VANDEEK (narrowly preferred) and Sketch bring lots of potential.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

This is a higher calibre of race than the Listed contest won by CHESSPIECE at Hamilton, but his previous third in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot was a solid statement of intent and he is a highly appealing candidate. The son of Nathaniel has already proven that stamina is his forte and, with ground conditions likely to suit, a big run is expected. Espionage commands respect as Aidan O'Brien's sole representative, while Artistic Star has posted high-class form in defeat and is dangerous to underestimate.

Deep ground won't be an issue for ESPIONAGE after going close in a French Group 1 in the mud on his final 2-y-o start. He showed he's trained on with a listed success on his Roscommon reappearance and can provide Aidan O'Brien with a third win in this since 2015. Chesspiece, Desert Hero and Canberra Legend can give the selection most to do in that order.

None are comfortably dismissed but slight preference is for CANBERRA LEGEND and Espionage is feared most ahead of Chesspiece.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Reigning champion Nashwa warmed up for the defence of her crown by bouncing back to form in the Falmouth, justifying the decision to supplement her and proving she has the speed for a mile. In BLUE ROSE CEN, though, she comes up against an exceptional French filly who backed up her cosy Poule d'Essai des Pouliches success when trouncing Never Ending Story to complete a Classic double in the Prix de Diane. Al Husn claimed the scalp of a probably below-par Nashwa at Newcastle but still warrants consideration, while Above The Curve will like the ground.

A much-anticipated clash between the last 2 French Oaks winners BLUE ROSE CEN and Nashwa. The former was having her first attempt at 1¼m when bolting up at Chantilly in June and can emulate Nashwa who followed up in this race last year. Nashwa looked better than ever when easily winning the Falmouth at Newmarket last month and is clear second pick ahead of Above The Curve.

The French 3yo star BLUE ROSE CEN may well be able to keep last year's winner Nashwa at bay.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

As is typically par for the course with these nurseries, many would appear to line up with solid claims. With that in mind, only a tentative vote can go to SARAKANA. Having belied odds of 40-1 to strike on her debut, the daughter of Harzand was pitched immediately into Group company. She came up well short in the Albany, but an opening mark of 79 could underestimate her. Balon D'or is interesting despite the burden of top weight, while others to note include Phone Tag, Lincoln Legacy and Gray's Inn, who is a whopping 17lb well-in compared to her revised rating.

The market will reveal plenty with lots starting out in handicaps, but GRAY'S INN wasn't beaten far when fourth in listed company at Sandown last week and, potentially very well treated back in a nursery, Jack Channon's filly is fancied to notch a third career success. Bits And Bobs flopped when sent off a short-priced favourite at Carlisle last month but can resume his progress reunited with Oisin Murphy, while Macanudo and Conde are another couple to consider.

Last week's Listed fourth GRAY'S INN (nap) runs before her new 17lb higher mark kicks in and she can take full advantage.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

NOVUS appears right at home at Goodwood, winning here in May and then going very close on the first day of this meeting. She is two from two on soft ground and is preferred to Roarin' Success, who is on a hat-trick after ending her juvenile campaign with a Wolverhampton triumph and picking up where she left off at Ascot. The returning Sea Eagle must enter calculations on his first run in a handicap, while others to note include Cancan In The Rain, Merry Minister and Alpha Crucis.

A big-field handicap but the eye has to be drawn to ISLE OF JURA, who still looks at least one step ahead of the assessor following facile wins at Newbury at Newmarket last month. With the ground forecast to deteriorate, handling the conditions will be key, which brings Roarin' Success into the argument. Sea Eagle is the potential big improver in the race.

The withdrawal of Isle Of Jura may leave the door open for LUNATICK to get off the mark. Man Of Eden is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Get Jiggy With It made a short-priced favourite with previous experience pull out all the stops at Newmarket and a maiden looks a formality. However, the form of ORNELLAIA's debut third there a couple of days earlier was given a massive boost when the winner ran away with the Princess Margaret at Ascot last weekend, and Dominic Ffrench Davis' filly gets the nod. Classical Song was a 420,000-euro breeze-up purchase and has Ryan Moore on top, while Imperial Express is a half-sister to Ebro River so is another newcomer to note.

ORNELLAIA is well entered up and she duly produced a promising first effort when third at Newmarket. That form has taken a significant boost since so she gets the vote over Get Jiggy With It, who emerged best of the newcomers when second at Newmarket. Shadan Joy is worth another chance to build on her debut, while Classical Song makes the most appeal of the newcomers given how much she fetched at the Breeze-Ups.

The top form players are two fillies who showed promise at Newmarket's July festival, namely ORNELLAIA and Get Jiggy With It.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

This is fiercely competitive and hardly any can confidently be ruled out. The likes of Rogue Spirit, Desert Games and The Thames Boatman are all open to improvement now they are tried with headgear applied and can do their bit to ensure this is a fast and furious affair - a scenario which will ideally suit DEMOCRACY DILEMMA, a pacey individual who seems to be thriving on being kept busy. Hollie Doyle keeps the partnership intact after guiding him to victory twice already this season and further success is distinctly possible.

DEMOCRACY DILEMMA proved better than ever when recording his third success of the year at Chelmsford last time, winning unchallenged having typically made the running, so he is taken to score again with both of his turf wins coming on ground softer than good. Desperate Hero also arrives in good form and is respected, while the consistent Jm Jungle is another to consider.

This looks likely to be run at a good clip and JM JUNGLE, in such good form of late, can continue on the upgrade.
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