There were 53 Races on Saturday 9th August 2025 across 8 meetings. There was 6 races at Ascot, 8 races at Curragh, 6 races at Newmarket, 6 races at Redcar, 7 races at Haydock, 6 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Kilbeggan, 7 races at Ayr, 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 1 race.

PROTEST finished fourth in a strong Listed contest at Newbury before making a winning handicap debut at Goodwood. Roger Varian's filly found plenty in the final furlong to win a shade cosily on that occasion and is likely to prove competitive back at this higher level. Never Let Go landed the Sandringham in fine style at Royal Ascot in June and has solid claims, while the unexposed Suite Francaise enters calculations too.

The Verdict comprises the improving 3yos NEVER LET GO, Suite Francaise and Protest in that order of preference.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

DETAIN finished an excellent third behind Camillle Pissarro in the French Derby before running flat at Royal Ascot in June. A repeat of his Chantilly form would make the son of Wootton Bassett hard to beat and he's taken to show his true colours. Haatem returns to 1m2f with every chance based on his victory in the Wolferton, while Royal Dubai made a winning debut for Owen Burrows at Newbury and could also shape well.

Detain had a major off day at Royal Ascot, so Royal Ascot winner HAATEM looks more solid. Haunted Dream is feared most.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

ANTELOPE has performed well in higher grade handicaps since landing a double back in May. That brace included a C&D success and Richard Hannon's charge looks worth another chance back at this level. Masterinthewoods has been in fine fettle over 1m4f since finding the selection too good at Leicester and he could have a say in the outcome, while Boston Run gets a change of headgear and is also noted.

This is open. BOSTON RUN should run well if the first-time visor has a similar effect to when he wore cheekpieces for the first time.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

EXCELLENT BELIEVE failed to land a blow when sixth in Listed company at Chester last month and now makes his handicap debut. Jack Channon's three-year-old is likely to have lots more to offer and he looks the way to go. Catalyse finished fifth at Doncaster on his most recent start and the handicapper may have been kind to drop him 3lb for that. Gorak is another to note.

Handicap debutant EXCELLENT BELIEVE retains potential and gets the vote ahead of Kodi Lion, who holds solid claims.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

TROPICAL HEAT took a step forward to get off the mark at Sandown last time and may have been worth more than the winning margin suggests that day. With just a 5lb higher rating to contend with and Rossa Ryan booked, she could be the one to beat. Latynina failed to back up her Chester triumph when only fourth at Redcar latest, but she isn't one to write off. Of the remainder, The Sweet Escape makes the most appeal.

Kept to this distance, TROPICAL HEAT (nap) could well show further progress. Latynina is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Now that BILLYB has got back to winning ways after a taking performance at York last time out, the six-year-old can follow up off 4lb higher while confidence is high. Padishakh has performed with credit since scoring at Nottingham in May and is expected to be thereabouts, along with Qazaq, who has dropped back to a mark just 1lb higher than his last win.

Back down in class and returned to the scene of his 2yo win, HAWKSBILL is particularly interesting. Hot Cash is second pick.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

DOUBLE PARKED was too free to do himself justice over further at Wolverhampton last time out, but could go well dropping back to 1m having scored over this trip at Redcar on his penultimate outing. Raised 3lb for a comfortable success over shorter at York last month, Chesneys Charm must be a leading contender, as well as Perfidia and Chepstow winner Time After Time.

The vote goes to CHESNEYS CHARM who doesn't look harshly treated from 3lb higher than when beating 15 rivals at York a fortnight ago.
Ths is the racecard key.
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