There were 22 Races on Sunday 5th February 2023 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Hereford, 7 races at Musselburgh, 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 | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8)  (28/1 +15%)Amidnightstar |
28/1(+15%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Amidnightstar 28/1, Ex-pointer who was second in a Stratford bumper on Rules debut in August but has been well held both starts since, including on recent hurdling debut at Warwick. | |||
2nd (12)  (25/1 -400%)Shiroccosmagicbaby |
25/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Shiroccosmagicbaby 25/1, £22,000 5-y-o: fourth foal: dam, placed in Irish points, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) Dark Room: Off mark in Irish points at fourth attempt (Nov 13). Worthy of interest if market speaks in his favour. | |||
3rd (4)  (3.5/1 +30%)Kap Chidley |
3.5/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Kap Chidley 3.5/1, Made frame on last 2 of 3 starts in Irish points but looked one for the longer term on both hurdling outings to date. | |||
4th (6)  (0.91/1 +67%)Sageburg County |
0.91/1(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Sageburg County 0.91/1, Successful sole outing in Irish points and fair form so far over hurdles. Will need significant improvement to trouble Si Elegant. | |||
5th (3)  (28/1 +72%)Hidalgo Conti |
28/1(+72%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Hidalgo Conti 28/1, Maiden pointer, last of 4 finishers last time (Dec 31). Doesn't make much appeal on Rules debut. | |||
6th (1)  (50/1 -52%)Dirk Gently |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Dirk Gently 50/1, No impact in a couple of bumpers and up against it on hurdling debut. | |||
7th (2)  (7/1 +79%)Harvie Wallbanger |
7/1(+79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Harvie Wallbanger 7/1, Irish point winner who has run to a fair level in 3 bumpers for current connections. No impact so far over hurdles, though, so probably more of a handicap type. | |||
8th (11)  (200/1 -100%)Minneigh Mozze |
200/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Minneigh Mozze 200/1, Just poor form in bumpers and passed over after unseating on stable debut at this course. | |||
|PU| (9)  (300/1 -200%)Dawnslittlediamond |
300/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Dawnslittlediamond 300/1, Well held all 3 starts in bumpers and no show so far over hurdles. | |||
|PU| (10)  (300/1 -200%)Mighty Mississippi |
300/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Mighty Mississippi 300/1, Twice-raced maiden who has yet to show anything. | |||
|RO| (7)  (5/1 -150%)Si Elegant |
5/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Si Elegant 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Tongue strap on for 1st time, second of 13 in juvenile hurdle at Auteuil (17.9f, soft, 18/1). Off 16 months. First run for yard after leaving Y. Fouin in France. Obvious claims. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8)  (4/1 +47%)Family Pot |
4/1(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Family Pot 4/1, Both wins gained in handicap chases at Ludlow, latterly in October. Creditable third to Bretney over C&D in November and bounced back from a lesser effort here when third at Ludlow just before Christmas. Another who could play a part. | |||
2nd (4)  (4/1 -14%)Spotty Dog |
4/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Spotty Dog 4/1, All the sharper for his reappearance when getting off the mark in 3m Huntingdon handicap 9 days ago. Ought to remain very competitive after a 5 lb rise. | |||
3rd (1)  (7.5/1 -36%)Dock Road |
7.5/1(-36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Dock Road 7.5/1, Sound start for new yard when second in Wincanton handicap chase in December and shaped as if still in form (may have finished second) when unseating 2 out at Fakenahm (29f) on New Year's Day. Respected. | |||
4th (9)  (16/1 +36%)Tanrudy |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Tanrudy 16/1, Modest operator who has just the one success to his name. Might have needed the run on his return from a long absence for new yard here (2½m) a month ago. Steps back up in trip now with a visor refitted. Would need to see market support to consider. | |||
5th (10)  (20/1 +50%)Dont Be Robin |
20/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Dont Be Robin 20/1, Scored off 5 lb higher at Plumpton last season but typically in-and-out after and well held on his Exeter reappearance on New Year's Day. | |||
|B| (2)  (40/1 +0%)Reign Suepreme |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Reign Suepreme 40/1, Point winner. Seemed to show fair form when third on his Rules debut a year ago but hasn't reproduced it since, including pulling up on last 2 outings. First-time cheekpieces need to have a positive effect. | |||
|F| (11)  (11/1 +31%)Luckello |
11/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Luckello 11/1, Poor hurdler for Olly Murphy. Did win twice in the pointing field last spring but ran poorly in a Taunton handicap chase on her Rules return at the end of December. | |||
|U| (7)  (6.5/1 +19%)Unblinking |
6.5/1(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Unblinking 6.5/1, Better signs from his reduced mark when third in a chase at Worcester and hurdle at Ludlow this season. Has cheekpieces and a tongue tie combined for the first time now back over fences. Not discounted. | |||
|PU| (3)  (2.75/1 +17%)Bretney |
2.75/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Bretney 2.75/1, Pretty reliable since switched to fences and deservedly notched second success in this sphere when accounting for 10 rivals over C&D in November. Not at best when fourth at Catterick over Christmas but capable of bouncing back returned to a venue which clearly suits. | |||
|PU| (6)  (22/1 -57%)Cobra Commander |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Cobra Commander 22/1, Showed improved form when winning handicap chases at Taunton and Newton Abbot in April. Well held back hurdling in the autumn but may fare better now back over the smaller obstacles. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6)  (2.75/1 +66%)Well Vicky |
2.75/1(+66%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Well Vicky 2.75/1, Little impact in 3 starts over hurdles so far, though did hint at ability when sixth of 16 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, soft) 28 days ago. Could do better now handicapping. | |||
2nd (1)  (1.2/1 -32%)Porter In The Park |
1.2/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Porter In The Park 1.2/1, €85,000 purchase after winning an Irish point in April. Much improved when getting off the mark on handicap debut at Huningdon (20.7f, good to soft, 11/2) 6 days ago, doing well to overcome pace bias. The one to beat under a penalty. | |||
3rd (4)  (22/1 +45%)Kalpaga |
22/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Kalpaga 22/1, French import who didn't offer much in 3 starts spread over 7 months for present stable last year. Come down further in the weights but leap of faith requited to support her here. | |||
4th (2)  (6.5/1 +7%)Sinndarella |
6.5/1(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sinndarella 6.5/1, Won 3-runner Ludlow novice last season. Placed in mares event at Bangor (19.6f, soft) 22 days ago on penutimate outing but couldn't make an impact in a stronger race at Warwick last time. Respected back in mares company. | |||
5th (11)  (50/1 -100%)Blue Suede Shoes |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Blue Suede Shoes 50/1, Down the field in a couple of bumpers for Dan Skelton and failed to show any ability in a trio of novice/maiden hurdles for this yard. Makes handicap debut from out of the weights. | |||
6th (5)  (5.5/1 -10%)Astra Via |
5.5/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Astra Via 5.5/1, Plenty of solid efforts without success this term, third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (16f, soft, 14/1) 28 days ago, not knocked about. Did her best work at the finish there and should be involved again stepped back up in trip. | |||
7th (10)  (80/1 -60%)Alfa Dawn |
80/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Alfa Dawn 80/1, Fair maiden on the Flat for Phillip Makin in 2018 but it's a long time since she showed any form over obstacles for this yard and is another who looks up against racing from out of the weights. | |||
|U| (9)  (150/1 -88%)Dawn Wonder |
150/1(-88%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Dawn Wonder 150/1, Modest form at best over hurdles in Ireland but hasn't beaten a rival in 3 starts for this yard, pulling up over fences on her last 2 outings. Can't be fancied. | |||
|PU| (8)  (22/1 +33%)Oseleta |
22/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Oseleta 22/1, Little form of worth so far, including pulling up on handicap debut in December. Has a hood on for the first time here. | |||
|PU| (7)  (28/1 +72%)Monty's Mission |
28/1(+72%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Monty's Mission 28/1, Long-standing maiden has seemingly regressed since joining this yard from Ireland. Can't be fancied. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (3.5/1 +46%)Town Parks |
3.5/1(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Town Parks 3.5/1, Largely out of sorts last term but, having come right down in the weights, turned in best effort of the current season when fifth of 10 at Ludlow in December. Is a previous C&D winner (from 25 lb higher mark) but the task is now to build on his latest effort. | |||
2nd (2)  (2/1 +0%)Striking Out |
2/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Striking Out 2/1, Irish point winner who won maiden hurdle at this track (19.7f) on Rules debut in April last year. Both efforts over timber disappointing after but took a step forward after 7 months off when runner-up on chase bow at Ludlow last month, clear of rest. Better to come. | |||
3rd (4)  (3.33/1 +39%)Icaque De L'isle |
3.33/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Icaque De L'isle 3.33/1, Chase winner over 2¼m in France. Well-beaten third when sent off favourite for his British debut at Ffos Las (3m) in November but back with a tongue strap, got back on track returned to a shorter trip when runner-up at Huntingdon (19.9f) on Boxing Day. One to look out for. | |||
4th (1)  (25/1 -25%)Stamp Your Feet |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Stamp Your Feet 25/1, Fairly useful during his time with Enda Bolger and scored twice in points for Stuart Crawford last spring. However, put in his place when third on debut for new yard at Lingfield in December and ran even worse at Warwick later that month. Headgear/tongue tie discarded. | |||
5th (7)  (28/1 -12%)Blazer's Mill |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Blazer's Mill 28/1, Went backwards for Olly Murphy after scoring over hurdles in 2020 and no real signs of a revival in 2 starts for present yard. Hopes pinned on a step up in trip. | |||
6th (6)  (5/1 -43%)Prime Pretender |
5/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Prime Pretender 5/1, Fair maiden hurdler who has matched that form over fences, runner-up on his first 4 starts in this sphere. Shade below that level when fourth at Ffos Las just under a fortnight ago but fancied to go close back up in trip/with the cheekpieces reapplied. | |||
|F| (3)  (7/1 -75%)Out The Glen |
7/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Out The Glen 7/1, Improved performer in the second half of last season, bagging a trio of handicap chases at up to 22.7f. Shaped as though the run was needed on return at Southwell 3 months ago and may well have a say in proceedings. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (3.5/1 +59%)Rooster Cogburn |
3.5/1(+59%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Rooster Cogburn 3.5/1, Winning chaser who shaped as if needing the run after 16 months off at Ffos Las last month. Probably went off too hard for his own good there next time but leap of faith still required. | |||
2nd (2)  (3/1 +40%)Billingsley |
3/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Billingsley 3/1, Fair handicap chaser who continues to hold his form, albeit carried zero win threat when third at Chepstow latest. Headgear now given a whirl. | |||
3rd (9)  (9/1 +82%)Broadoak |
9/1(+82%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Broadoak 9/1, No solid form, including on chase bow 5 weeks ago. 8 lb out of handicap. | |||
4th (1)  (11/1 +8%)Twotwothree |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Twotwothree 11/1, Three-time winner over fences and largely creditable efforts (including over hurdles) last term. However, reportedly bled when pulled up on return/yard debut in November so comes with risks attached. | |||
5th (8)  (12/1 +40%)Megalodon |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Megalodon 12/1, Decent third at Lingfield in December but no recent form otherwise, pulled up last 2 starts. 2 lb out of handicap. | |||
6th (6)  (3.2/1 +20%)Starvoski |
3.2/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Starvoski 3.2/1, Signed off last term with a decisive success in first-time cheekpieces in a mares' handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter. Bettered previous efforts in this sphere when fourth of 11 at Ffos Las (2m, soft) on return but disappointed next time. | |||
|PU| (3)  (4.5/1 -64%)Court Royale |
4.5/1(-64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Court Royale 4.5/1, After 4 months off, took advantage of reduced mark at Ffos Las (2m) in October. Shaped as if still in form when second of 3 at Ludlow (2m) next time, not recovering after a bad mistake 4 out. Claims. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (4)  (7/1 +22%)Lily Glitters |
7/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Lily Glitters 7/1, Resumed winning ways at Ludlow (23.8f) in November but only ninth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (24.3f) 37 days ago. Needs to bounce back. | |||
2nd (5)  (2.75/1 +58%)Getupearly |
2.75/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Getupearly 2.75/1, Winning Irish pointer in April and offered plenty to work on when third in a Worcester (2½m, heavy) maiden hurdle on Rules debut. Not so good next 2 starts but one to be interested in now upped in trip for this handicap bow. | |||
3rd (1)  (10/1 +60%)Nickelsonthedime |
10/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Nickelsonthedime 10/1, Opened his account at Warwick in May but his form has been up and down since, pulled up at Warwick (26f) 36 days ago. Others appeal more. | |||
4th (2)  (4.5/1 -200%)Jasmiwa |
4.5/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Jasmiwa 4.5/1, Much improved making a quick switch to handicaps when getting off the mark at Ffos Las (23.9f) in December. Type to progress further and another bold showing is on the cards despite a 7 lb rise. | |||
5th (9)  (11/1 +45%)Mr Washington |
11/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Mr Washington 11/1, Prolific winner over hurdles in 2020/21. Visored first time and not disgraced back in this sphere when third of 9 in handicap at Catterick (25.3f) 24 days ago. Shortlisted with headgear retained. | |||
6th (6)  (6/1 +25%)Glance From Clover |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Glance From Clover 6/1, Off 9 months before creditable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle over C&D 32 days ago. Not ruled out in his bid for a maiden success. | |||
7th (7)  (4.5/1 +44%)Ben Bulben |
4.5/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ben Bulben 4.5/1, Fair maiden hurdler. 22/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 15 in handicap at Exeter (21.6f) 26 days ago. Needs considering. | |||
8th (3)  (12/1 -9%)Frontier General |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Frontier General 12/1, Tongue strap/cheekpieces on when excellent second in 21f novice hurdle at Tramore in June. Pulled up on his chase debut at Tipperary following month on his final run for Henry de Bromhead. Needs to hit the ground running for his new yard. | |||
|PU| (12)  (33/1 +50%)Pour Une Raison |
33/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Pour Une Raison 33/1, Dual handicap hurdle winner in 2020/21 but has struggled for form since. 10 lb out of the handicap too here. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (6.5/1 -30%)Out Of Focus |
6.5/1(-30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Out Of Focus 6.5/1, Showed plenty to work on when fourth in a bumper at Ffos Las a month ago and looks well worthy of respect with improvement on the cards. | |||
2nd (6)  (4.5/1 +50%)Chevington |
4.5/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Chevington 4.5/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam (c111/h130) 2m/17f winner. Not an obvious sort on paper. | |||
3rd (7)  (0.53/1 +21%)Mr Mackay |
0.53/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Mr Mackay 0.53/1, Showed plenty when second at Wincanton first time out, then improved when fourth in a listed event at Cheltenham next time. Should take all the beating. | |||
4th (3)  (9/1 +18%)Timeforarum |
9/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Timeforarum 9/1, Proconsul gelding. Half-brother to multiple bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Timeforatune and fairly useful hurdler Timeforaspin. Bred for this sphere and worhty of a market check. | |||
5th (5)  (18/1 -64%)Grangeclare North |
18/1(-64%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Grangeclare North 18/1, Sister to a point winner and half-sister to fair chaser Stockburn and fairly useful chaser Coeur Joyeux, stays 25f. Third at Warwick first time out but needs to improve on that. | |||
6th (4)  (200/1 -203%)Autumn Blaze |
200/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Autumn Blaze 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 150/1, pulled up in bumper at Hereford (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 29 days ago, losing touch over 5f out. Impossible to recommend on that showing. |
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| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
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