There were 54 Races on Friday 18th July 2025 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Killarney, 7 races at Haydock, 6 races at Nottingham, 6 races at Newbury, 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Hamilton, 6 races at Pontefract, 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.

The form of ASCENDING STAR's Chester debut has worked out well and he could step forward. The Starman colt did well to finish third from off the pace that day, finishing two places ahead of the reopposing Lucky Hero, and he is expected to confirm that superiority. Sunny Smile has produced a similar level of form across his two racecourse appearances and he's expected to be on the premises too.

There was plenty to like about ASCENDING STAR's opening third at Chester and he can strike at the second time of asking.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Magic Box picked up late to land the spoils over 7f at Kempton last time out. She remains of interest, despite a 5lb rise and drop in trip, but preference is for THERE'S A CHANCE. Kevin Ryan's charge has shown ability, most notably when beaten a length into fourth at Pontefract last month. Pitched into nurseries from an opening mark of 69, it would come as no surprise were she to find the necessary improvement. Khuskhas heads the remainder.

Magic Box is much respected but preference is for KHUSKHAS, who has had the form of her Yarmouth maiden win boosted.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

An open contest in which only a tentative vote can go to BERGERAC. On target over 5f here before running well from 4lb higher at Newcastle, the seven-year-old will appreciate a return to turf and remains handicapped to go well. Unexposed three-year-old Double Rush hit the frame at York when attempting to complete his hat-trick and remains of significant interest, while others to note include Vantheman, Jonny Concrete and evergreen 2021 winner Commanche Falls.

If there's one which could be well ahead of its mark it is DOUBLE RUSH (nap), who can confirm the promise of last month's York third.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Square D'alboni signed off his 2024 campaign with a Listed triumph at Chantilly. He was well beaten in a hot Chester Vase on his return and might be worth another chance, but NAHRAAN still looks the way to go. The Gosdens' colt struck with the minimum of fuss under a penalty at Windsor and is likely to have plenty more to offer on just his third start, with this extra furlong further aiding his cause. Rogue Millions is another to keep an eye on.

Two impressive novice wins mark down NAHRAAN as a really smart prospect and he can remain unbeaten now moving up to Listed company.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

NEOMA failed to back up her course success when just touched off into second at Pontefract last week, but that was still a good effort. Charlie Johnston's filly makes only her fourth handicap outing and she looks the one to beat from a mark 4lb lower than her revised figure. Arkinthestars held on gamely to score at Doncaster and it would be no surprise to see her feature, despite being 5lb higher. Spanish Hustle is next best.

Charlie Johnston's NEOMA is 4lb well-in compared to her future mark and can land a second course win of the summer.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

MONKS DREAM banished the memory of a couple of below-par efforts when he finished third in the Gosforth Park Cup at Newcastle and a repeat of that level could suffice now reverting to turf off a lower mark. Last-start Ayr winners Parisiac and Classy Al are other solid options based on recent form, while Jojo Rabbit can be hard to reel in when he gets the fractions right and would be a player if allowed an easy time on the front end.

With the Michael Dods team going well again a chance is taken on EDUCATING RITA, a winner on this card 12 months ago.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

INVINCIBLE RUBY got off the mark on just her third start in a handicap when she emerged the comfortable winner in a 0-72 against her own age group at Catterick last week. A 6lb penalty is effectively countered by her 8lb weight-for-age allowance and she could be more precocious than elder rivals such as Hostelry and Blufferonthebus can handle at this stage. Ayr winner Inanna is respected, but needs another personal best off top weight.

The step up to 1m could suit INVINCIBLE RUBY who can make light of a 6lb penalty for last week's Catterick success.
Ths is the racecard key.
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