There were 51 Races on Friday 19th May 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at York, 8 races at Newbury, 8 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Downpatrick, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Hamilton, 7 races at Aintree, 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 4 race.

Defying Orders was beaten just under two lengths into third on her first start and she is likely to have learned a lot from that experience, which puts her in contention. However, MUQTAHEM just shades the vote, as he was a 60,000gns purchase and the son of Soldier's Call is related to a few winners. Therefore, he could be up to the task on debut for the George Boughey yard, who have had a fine start to the season. Classy Clarets is best of the rest.

LIEUTENANT RASCAL showed plenty to work on despite racing wider than ideal throughout on his recent debut at Thirsk, so he's expected to improve and make his second start a winning one. Classy Clarets sets the standard on his Pontefract third, while Muqtahem is the pick of the newcomers before market clues.

Preference is for CLASSY CLARETS, who found plenty of improvement with his third at Pontefract and sets a fair standard on that form.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

MEWS HOUSE filled the runner-up spot over 6f at Catterick on Monday and is fancied to go close once again with the drop in class a notable positive. The main threat looks to be Aconcagua Mountain, who brought the double up when last seen at Wolverhampton in December and he could have a say if switching that form to turf. Spanish Angel completes the shortlist.

MEWS HOUSE would have won had he not pulled so hard at Catterick on Monday and can make amends off the same mark back down to the minimum trip. Aconcagua Mountain was in terrific form when last seen at the end of year so must be respected, while Spanish Angel was only just edged out at Chelmsford last week.

This can go to MEWS HOUSE (nap), who had a near-miss on Monday and should be hard to catch on this drop back in trip/grade.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

A chance can be taken on ARKENSTAAR (second), who had Epona Pas (fifth) well held last time when only beaten just over a length here in this grade. The Michael Dods inmate was kindly left off the same mark for that effort, which gives him a leading chance of going one place better. Of the remainder, Blue Antares looks the most interesting, as he makes his handicap bow and could put his below-par efforts to date well behind him.

This can go to ARKENSTAAR, who took another step forward despite coming from further back than ideal when runner-up at this course 12 days ago and he can go a place better for the in-form Michael Dods. Cariad got back on the up when third at Wolverhampton last month so she can give the selection most to think about, with handicap debutant Blue Antares completing the shortlist.

This can go to ARKENSTAAR, who was runner-up in a handicap here 12 days ago 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 4 race.

BEATTIE IS BACK performed as well as expected when finishing fifth over an inadequate 5f on his return at Beverley last month and he looks to have more races in him now faced with a stiffer test. Burj Malinka arrives in good heart and he should be on the premises once more, with a 1lb drop in the ratings for his latest third at this track an aid to his cause. Muscika completes the shortlist.

BEATTIE IS BACK looks the way to go here given he arrives on a handy-looking mark and should prove suited by this return to 6f. In-form Muscika is rated next best, although last year's winner Iris Dancer can have a say too now the blinkers go back on.

Vince Lombardi still looks on a good mark but BEATTIE IS BACK appeals most having shaped well over an inadequate 5f on his return.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

GOOD SHOW returned to form with a third-placed finish at Hamilton recently and he holds leading claims if running to a similar level in this contest. Two Brothers arrives at the top of his game and shouldn't be underestimated on this rise in class, but a bigger threat could emerge from Wandering Rocks. James Fanshawe's charge weakened inside the final furlong on his comeback at Kempton last month and he has form on the turf to land a race of this nature.

The low-mileage GOOD SHOW can build on his sound third here earlier in the month and notch a second C&D success. Newmarket raider Wandering Rocks should strip fitter for his AW reappearance and is feared most ahead of last week's Chester runner-up Two Brothers.

7yo FAYLAQ has caught the eye with his placed efforts here in both his runs this season and he gets the vote ahead of Two Brothers.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

There clearly wasn't much expected of BANNER ROAD at Musselburgh on her seasonal reappearance a fortnight ago, having gone off at 33/1, but she outran those odds when finishing second and that run may just have put her spot on for this. Macho Pride hinted at a return to form when runner-up at Newcastle earlier this month and looks dangerous, along with Basholo, who was a fine third at Ayr recently and appears to be on a winnable mark.

MACHO PRIDE is unexposed for his current yard and well treated on old form, so he's worth a chance to build on a good second at Newcastle by going one better. Jkr Cobbler is a danger and Basholo deserves respect on the back of a solid showing at Ayr.

An open race in which the vote goes to MACHO PRIDE, who showed clear signs of a revival when runner-up at Newcastle last week.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

There was just over a length between Perfect Soldier (first) and OUR DICKIE (second) at Musselburgh four days ago, but, with the former now given a 4lb penalty, the vote goes to the Iain Jardine-trained gelding to turn the tables. He was staying on well that day and this uphill finish may just prove the difference this time around. Willing To Please appreciated a return to turf when third at Pontefract earlier this month and is worth a check in the betting.

WILLING TO PLEASE has been heading back in the right direction on her last 2 starts, running well when third at Pontefract earlier this month, so she could be ready to take advantage of her reduced mark this time around. Our Dickie is also down to a career-low mark and is feared most, ahead of Chinese Spirit.

The vote goes to WILLING TO PLEASE, who is on a dangerous mark and was placed behind a major improver at Pontefract last time.
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