There were 47 Races on Friday 22nd August 2025 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at York, 6 races at Ffos Las, 7 races at Kilbeggan, 7 races at Hamilton, 7 races at Killarney, 6 races at Goodwood, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (8/13 +23%)August George |
8/13(+23%) | (1) August George 8/13, Gelded before debut; slowly away when finishing runner-up, only beaten a neck in a 7f maiden at Newmarket (July) on his only start; a threat in this contest. Stayed on strongly for 50-1 second over 7f at Newmarket on debut; he's the one to beat. |
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2nd (4) (2/1 +56%)Mr Colonel |
2/1(+56%) | (4) Mr Colonel 2/1, 24 Mar; Frankel colt; half-brother to very smart 10 furlong horse High Stock; yard does well with their youngsters around these parts; bred to appreciate this trip; could go well on debut Frankel half-brother to 1m2f Listed runner-up High Stock; one to be interested in on debut. |
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3rd (3) (20/1 +20%)Mehsun |
20/1(+20%) | (3) Mehsun 20/1, 6 Feb; 40,000 euros Mehmas colt; dam useful at 10f; wide draw to deal with in this on debut; dam related to multiple 1m4f plus winners; will probably need further in time; might need the experience here 40,000euros yearling; first foal; dam placed 7f 2yo-1m4f (RPR 78); may be one for later on. |
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4th (8) (80/1 -100%)What A Racket |
80/1(-100%) | (8) What A Racket 80/1, Once-raced maiden; needed the experience when a well beaten fifth of six in a 7f novice at Yarmouth on debut; with the yard out of form, she needs to show a lot more. Well beaten at Yarmouth on recent debut; subsequently changed hands for 4,000gns. |
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5th (7) (50/1 -100%)The Floors Munky |
50/1(-100%) | (7) The Floors Munky 50/1, 2 Feb; Gustav Klimt gelding; dam unraced sister to 2yo winner One Last Look; dam half-sister to multiple winners; might need this debut run under his belt Refused to enter stalls and withdrawn from recent intended debut (28-1 at the time). |
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6th (5) (10/1 +17%)Rogue Icon |
10/1(+17%) | (5) Rogue Icon 10/1, Gelded before first run; beaten 6l in a 7f maiden at Catterick on debut; yard in good form at present; needs to show more after that initial effort. Soundly beaten on debut but this 90,000gns foal has a useful pedigree; check the market. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

AUGUST GEORGE will likely prove a warm order. The son of Night Of Thunder ran green over 7f at Newmarket on debut, but caught the eye finishing with a late flourish for second, and gave the strong impression this extra yardage would suit in the process. Saxophonist is another likely to appreciate this longer trip based on his promising third at Newcastle, while Mr Colonel is related to three winners on the Flat and is a newcomer to note.

Having gone very close to springing a 50-1 shock on his debut at Newmarket a fortnight ago, AUGUST GEORGE is taken to go one better.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2) (4/5 -30%)Seren Star |
4/5(-30%) | (2) Seren Star 4/5, Just had the three career runs; weak in the market when winning a maiden at Chepstow over 8f by 1 1/4l last time; trainer in good form; handicap debut; a contender in this race Made all in Chepstow maiden; major player for top Newmarket trainer on handicap debut. |
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2nd (1) (4/1 +33%)Pomme Pomme |
4/1(+33%) | (1) Pomme Pomme 4/1, Won four in a row during May/June; bit in hand when scoring by 2 1/4l over 10f at Haydock three starts back; since came fifth and beaten by 8 1/2l last time; enjoys making it; a threat here Won her first five handicaps; slow ground may not have suited last time; could bounce back. |
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3rd (3) (9/4 +44%)Hackney Diamonds |
9/4(+44%) | (3) Hackney Diamonds 9/4, Below par when beaten by 9 1/2l in a handicap over 12f at Ascot last time; in good form prior; blinkers fitted for the first time; significant jockey booking; can put in a better display in this sort of race 3rd of six at Chester in June but down the field the next twice; blinkers replace a visor. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

William Haggas boasts an excellent strike rate at this venue and SEREN STAR can add to his tally. She made every yard at Chepstow to win her maiden in good style and has bags of potential for further improvement now handicapping. The progressive Pomme Pomme ran well for third over a longer trip here in June and she rates the main danger, unless first-time blinkers bring forth improvement from Hackney Diamonds.

The well-bred SEREN STAR is William Haggas's sole runner here today and this Chepstow maiden winner can follow up on her handicap debut.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4) (16/1 -78%)Aequitas |
16/1(-78%) | (4) Aequitas 16/1, 31 mar 2022; 50,000gns Sea The Moon filly; half-sister to Verbal Geyser; related to multiple winners; dam a winner in France; might need this debut experience however 50,000gns yearling; makes debut with yard in excellent form; betting could be informative. |
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2nd (3) (1/5 +20%)Tiernan |
1/5(+20%) | (3) Tiernan 1/5, Ideally suited by the trip when coming a 3/4l third in Glasgow Stakes (Listed) here most recent run; steadily progressive; top course jockey; the pick on balance of form Close Listed third over C&D last month; very tough to beat on that form. |
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3rd (1) (6/1 -9%)Si Solus |
6/1(-9%) | (1) Si Solus 6/1, Twice raced maiden; second and beaten by 3l in a maiden at Southwell latest; also second on debut for previous trainer; tongue-tie fitted for the first time; sure to go well here Second on Southwell AW on both starts, albeit no threat to the winners; improvement needed. |
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4th (2) (33/1 +0%)Spirit Of Nature |
33/1(+0%) | (2) Spirit Of Nature 33/1, Gelded before making debut; in need of the experience when coming third and beaten by 12l in a maiden over 8f here debut; top course trainer; second run after wind op; all to do realistically Not devoid of promise on recent debut here but well beaten & probably best watched for now. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

TIERNAN is difficult to oppose. Iain Jardine's charge defied massive odds when finishing a close third in the Listed Glasgow Stakes over C&D, and the son of Dubawi looks to have little to fear from today's opposition back in novice company. Si Solus debuts on the turf having shown ability in a couple of efforts at Southwell. He could improve further with a tongue-tie applied for the first time, while Spirit Of Nature will likely appreciate this extra test of stamina.

This should be an excellent opportunity for TIERNAN, who built upon his previous promise when a close Listed third over C&D last month.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (2/1 +11%)Defiance |
2/1(+11%) | (1) Defiance 2/1, Ran to form when beaten by 3 1/2l off the mark of 99 over 10f at Goodwood last time; gelded back in July; had two runs since then and placed on one occasion; running well at present therefore that can continue here Kept on well for third over 1m2f at Goodwood; the step up in trip looks the right move. |
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(2) (9/4 +32%)Paddy The Squire |
9/4(+32%) | (2) Paddy The Squire 9/4, Well backed when landing a handicap by 5l off the mark of 87 at Thirsk last time; upped 9lb's in the weights after that victory last time; won at Chester in May; running well this season and he is the one to beat here Won at Thirsk a fortnight ago; hit with 9lb rise but this thriving 5yo had 5l to spare. |
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(5) (4/1 +20%)Beylerbeyi |
4/1(+20%) | (5) Beylerbeyi 4/1, Raced a bit too freely when landing a handicap by 3/4l off the mark of 85 at Chepstow last time; usually held up during races; up 6lb's after the victory last time; probably a bit more to come 3-3 since being upped to 1m4f and could still have more left in the tank; solid claims. |
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(6) (8/1 -14%)Sportingsilvermine |
8/1(-14%) | (6) Sportingsilvermine 8/1, Travelled well when beaten by a neck off the mark of 80 over 11f at Yarmouth last time; upped 4lb's in the weights after that effort; won off the mark of 73 back in April; will probably need a career best to win this Has done well for new yard this season and went close at Yarmouth four weeks ago. |
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(3) (12/1 +33%)Faylaq |
12/1(+33%) | (3) Faylaq 12/1, Below par when finishing down the field in a handicap over 10f at York most recent; in good form prior; top course jockey/trainer combination; value selection based on balance of form Well beaten in John Smith's Cup but won two in a row here in May and is not ruled out. |
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(4) (14/1 -87%)La Pulga |
14/1(-87%) | (4) La Pulga 14/1, Scored by 6l off the mark of 85 at Newcastle in July; since came second and beaten by 1/2l off the mark of 93 last time; enjoys making it during his races; could be a contender here Course winner who went close at Ascot a fortnight ago and is capable of another bold bid. |
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(7) (25/1 -79%)Spanish Hustle |
25/1(-79%) | (7) Spanish Hustle 25/1, Keen and ran to form when scoring by a nose off the mark of 73 here on penultimate start; since came fourth and beaten by 5 1/2l off the mark of 77 last time; top course trainer; chance Six-time course winner, including two this season, but could be vulnerable now up in grade. |
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(8) (80/1 -220%)Tafsir |
80/1(-220%) | (8) Tafsir 80/1, 6yo with plenty of experience under her belt; ran to form when beaten by 4l off the mark of 70 over 1m6f at Carlisle last time; back down in trip here; top course trainer; might need to bounce back in this Four-time course winner but 6lb wrong at the weights today and looks up against it. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Spanish Hustle has won here six times, with two of those over this distance, but he needs a career best off his current rating which looks a big ask in better company. Paddy The Squire won over this trip at Thirsk by five lengths earlier this month but he has an added 9lb from the handicapper, and the vote goes to DEFIANCE. A running on third in a similar race at Goodwood last month, he races off the same mark now and deserves another try at this distance.

The step back up to 1m4f could be just what DEFIANCE needs following his staying-on third over 1m2f at Glorious Goodwood.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (13/8 +41%)Naana's Sparkle |
13/8(+41%) | (1) Naana's Sparkle 13/8, Three wins in ten career starts; landed a handicap by a length off the mark of 83 at Goodwood last time out; up 5lb's in the weights after that victory; can continue his good form here in this Two wins from last three starts; this improving 3yo could take a 5lb rise in his stride. |
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(4) (9/2 +44%)Elegant Erin |
9/2(+44%) | (4) Elegant Erin 9/2, Bit too much to do when beaten by 3/4l off the mark of 81 at Pontefract last time; runs off the same mark here; came second on three occasions back in April/May/June; could run well Running well in defeat on turf since April and every chance she'll be in the mix. |
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(3) (5/1 +0%)Far Above Dream |
5/1(+0%) | (3) Far Above Dream 5/1, Improved on handicap debut when scoring by 2l off the mark of 78 over 6f at Bath in June; since came third and beaten by 3/4l off the mark of 83 last time; cheekpieces fitted for the first time; not out of it here Close third at Musselburgh a fortnight ago; that was 7f but he seems versatile trip-wise. |
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(2) (6/1 -50%)Brummell |
6/1(-50%) | (2) Brummell 6/1, Landed a handicap by a nose off the mark of 81 at Pontefract last time; up just 3lb's in the weights after that winning effort; runs off a career high mark here; will need a career best to win this contest Two wins from last four starts; up 3lb to career-high mark but respected nevertheless. |
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(5) (10/1 -25%)Lion's House |
10/1(-25%) | (5) Lion's House 10/1, Ideally suited by the trip when scoring by 1/2l off the mark of 78 at Southwell in May; since came third and beaten by 1 1/4l off the mark of 80 last time; runs off the same mark here; needs to bounce back to form here Has run some good races for this yard and this stiff 5f may be ideal; fourth yesterday. |
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(7) (16/1 -167%)Jm Jhingree |
16/1(-167%) | (7) Jm Jhingree 16/1, Improved on recent form when overcoming keenness to score by a neck off the mark of 69 at Musselburgh three starts back; since came fourth and beaten by 2 1/4l last time; top course trainer; can go well in this Won by a neck at Musselburgh three starts ago but up in grade and others are preferred. |
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(6) (20/1 -344%)Water Of Leith |
20/1(-344%) | (6) Water Of Leith 20/1, Well backed when beaten by 2l off the mark of 75 at Newcastle last time; better form on AW; top course trainer; comes into this off a short-break; yard going well; top course trainer; contender On a competitive mark on this season's best form and he's not ruled out. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

In a wide-open handicap top-weight NAANA'S SPARKLE could come out on top. Alice Haynes' gelding has won two of his last three starts with a length victory at Goodwood last month and may have more to come as an improving three-year-old. Brummell also won last time out when successful by a nose at Pontefract and a 3lb rise is balanced by his jockey's 5lb claim, while Far Above Dream completes the shortlist.

Topweight NAANA'S SPARKLE (nap) is a 3yo on the up and can post his third win from his last four starts.
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| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(3) (13/8 -18%)The Good Biscuit |
13/8(-18%) | (3) The Good Biscuit 13/8, Did not get a clear run when scoring by a length off the mark of 68 at Pontefract on penultimate start; since came fourth and beaten by 3/4l off the mark of 72 last time; the pick on balance of form Very good fourth at Pontefract latest; form been franked so merits serious consideration. |
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(5) (5/2 +25%)Iris Dancer |
5/2(+25%) | (5) Iris Dancer 5/2, Well backed when scoring by 3 1/4l off the mark of 63 here in June; since came sixth and beaten by 3l off the mark of 68 last time; down 1lb from last run; could be in the mix here Mulitple C&D winner; not disgraced when sixth here latest; she must enter calculations. |
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(4) (4/1 +33%)Emperor's Son |
4/1(+33%) | (4) Emperor's Son 4/1, One win in nine runs; beaten by 8 1/4l in a handicap over 5f at Chepstow last time; top jockey back on board in this; down 3lb's from last run; could be well handicapped here; threat Winless since his debut and he beat just one in 5f Chepstow handicap 15 days ago. |
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(1) (9/2 +44%)Brazilian Rose |
9/2(+44%) | (1) Brazilian Rose 9/2, Beaten 8l in a handicap at Ripon last time; down 1lb in the weights after that effort; hasn't shown much in last few runs; creeping down the weights still; best watched in this Not seen to ideal effect when tenth in Ripon handicap six days ago; she needs considering. |
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(2) (11/2 +27%)The Actor |
11/2(+27%) | (2) The Actor 11/2, One win in ten career starts; probably needed then race when beaten by 4l off the mark of 79 over 5f at Pontefract last time; runs off a 3lb lower mark here; not out of it Yet to fire in three runs for his current yard; he needs to take a big step forward. |
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(6) (15/2 +25%)Dandy Magic |
15/2(+25%) | (6) Dandy Magic 15/2, Appeared not to stay when beaten by 7 1/2l in a handicap over 7f at Lingfield last time; top course jockey/trainer combination; usually held up; returning from a break; value selection based on balance of form Off since below-par 12th at Lingfield in April; she needs to hit the ground running. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

THE GOOD BISCUIT failed to supplement his Pontefract victory when fourth at the same venue next time, but that was still a fair effort, and he goes off an unchanged rating. The four-year-old looks to have found a suitable opportunity to bounce back to winning ways. Iris Dancer has struck over C&D eight times in her career and showed more when sixth over track and trip earlier in the month, so she needs considering. Dandy Magic is next best.

Ruth Carr's THE GOOD BISCUIT looks right back on song and can quickly resume winning ways on the back of a very good Pontefract fourth
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1) (11/4 +21%)South Shore |
11/4(+21%) | (1) South Shore 11/4, Slowly away when scoring by a neck off the mark of 60 over 6f at Wetherby in June; since came fifth and beaten by 3 1/4l off the mark of 64 last time out; runs off the same mark here; could figure Twice denied clear run when unlucky Beverley fifth latest; leading claims off same mark. |
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(3) (3/1 +14%)Rock Of England |
3/1(+14%) | (3) Rock Of England 3/1, Bit in hand when landing a handicap by a length off the mark of 62 at Beverley last time out; up just 4lb's in the weights after that victory; yard and jockey going well; the pick on balance of form Ended long losing run at Beverley eight days ago; not taken lightly under a 5lb penalty. |
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(7) (7/2 +36%)Thunderstorm Katie |
7/2(+36%) | (7) Thunderstorm Katie 7/2, Ran to form when showing a willing attitude to score by a short-head off the mark of 48 over 6f at Ayr on penultimate start; since came fourth and beaten by 4l last time; top course jockey/trainer combination; could go well Dual Ayr winner and solid fourth under 5lb penalty there latest; ought to be in shake-up. |
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(4) (15/2 +46%)A Girl Named Ivy |
15/2(+46%) | (4) A Girl Named Ivy 15/2, Finished down the field in a handicap over 6f at Thirsk on most recent run; down 2lb's in the weights after that effort; finished second twice in June and July; may contend here if bouncing back to that sort of form Dual winner in 2024 but arrives out of sorts, last of ten in Thirsk handicap 20 days ago. |
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(5) (8/1 -33%)Stormy Pearl |
8/1(-33%) | (5) Stormy Pearl 8/1, Scored by 3/4l off the mark of 55 here three starts back; since came seventh and beaten by 7l off the mark of 59 last time; enjoys making it during races; down 1lb from last run; needs to bounce back in this Fourth win here in July but seventh at Thirsk 20 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back. |
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(2) (10/1 +17%)Too Much |
10/1(+17%) | (2) Too Much 10/1, Ran to form when coming a 8 1/4l third in a handicap over 8f at Redcar on most recent run; does have better form on the AW; down 2lb's from last run; out of sorts at present and does have a bit to find Not disgraced when third at Redcar last month; can't be discounted. |
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(8) (12/1 -167%)Global Effort |
12/1(-167%) | (8) Global Effort 12/1, Landed a handicap by a short-head off the mark of 54 at Chelmsford last time; up just 2lb's in the weights after that effort; was a winner off the mark of 50 before that; a real threat here On hat-trick after recent wins at Yarmouth and Chelmsford; merits serious consideration. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

The hat-trick seeking Global Effort is one to keep an eye on, along with last-time-out Beverley scorer Rock Of England, but the vote goes to THUNDERSTORM KATIE. Jim Goldie's filly didn't get a clear run when attempting to land a third victory in succession at Ayr last time. With Paul Mulrennan taking over in the plate, she is the one to be on.

A case can be made for a few here but SOUTH SHORE is taken to gain compensation for an unlucky-in-running fifth at Beverley last time
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