There were 42 Races on Wednesday 1st May 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Pontefract, 8 races at Punchestown, 8 races at Ascot, 6 races at Wolverhampton, 6 races at Brighton, 7 races at Kempton, 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 5 race.

ASHEN GLOW shaped with plenty of promise when hitting the crossbar on debut at Wolverhampton last time and she should take a step forward from that effort, which makes her the one to beat. 55,000gns purchase Khutulun has plenty of speed in her pedigree and it would be no surprise to see her get involved, while any market support behind Stage Effect on her debut would also be interesting.

LUCID was green and shaped well in a valuable Newmarket maiden on debut a fortnight ago and could be the way to go with improvement likely. Ashen Glow also made a promising start at Wolverhampton and has leading claims. Fancy Dancer might be the pick of the newcomers.

Richard Hannon's LUCID showed promise in a big-field maiden at Newmarket on debut and is the one to beat with her sights lowered.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Malacanne filled the runner-up berth over 1m2f at Chelmsford on his latest outing and is 1lb higher for that effort, but the step up in trip could catch him out. With that in mind, LETABA looks the way to go. Ed Dunlop's gelding kept on when fourth at Yarmouth on his return to action and the four-year-old can get back to winning ways on the all-weather. Geelong is a consistent performer who is more than capable of a decent showing.

MALACANNE is in good order and shaped well from further back than ideal when second at Chelmsford last time, so he's worth taking a chance on. Artavian is a notable handicap debutant on his return with more to come and Geelong shouldn't be far away.

Perhaps the step back up 3f can help SEMSER record a fourth Polytrack win off his lowest ever mark. Malacanne is next best.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

REYAADAH STAR put in a much improved display when finishing second over track and trip earlier in the month, which is by far her best effort to date. Charlie Johnston's filly can find normal progression to go one better, with her main threat possibly being Assured, who is related to a few winners and she wouldn't have to be a world beater on debut to have a say. Atrixi and Blonde Arrow appeal most of the remainder.

REYAADAH STAR still looked very raw switched to front-running tactics when second here last month, going best 2f out but unable to put the race to bed. She remains with potential if proving more professional and this looks a good opening. Assured might be the pick of the newcomers.

The three newcomers have something to recommend them but REYAADAH STAR sets a decent standard for a race like this.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

JAYYASH has clearly been a work in progress so far having stepped forward with each start. The son of Siyouni got off the mark here last month and that form was well advertised by the runner-up winning a contest at Sandown which has been known to throw up some smart performers over the years. As a result, an opening mark of 80 is likely to underestimate how far he might be able to go. Screaming Eagle may prove better for his reappearance when a beaten favourite here in maiden company, while Lingfield scorer Surveyor is capable of being in the mix.

JAYYASH impressed with how quickly he got to the front when landing a C&D novice with something to spare and a mark of 80 is likely to underestimate him, so he's marginally preferred to Surveyor, who also arrives with an upwardly-mobile profile. Swift Victory is another one to consider in what looks a potentially strong 3-y-o handicap.

Works in progress JAYYASH and Screaming Eagle appeal most, the former carrying greater momentum following his C&D novice success.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Despite not landing the hat-trick of C&D victories here in February, LADY OF ARABIA still performed with a fair amount of credit to finish third and is likely to remain competitive racing off the same mark. Baltimore Boy drops back in trip and sports cheekpieces for the first time, which may bring out some improvement. Others to consider include Francesi and Optiva Star.

FRANCESI has returned in good order and did well to get as close as he did from a poor position at Lingfield last time, so he makes plenty of appeal in a race that should be run to suit his style. Miss Dolly Rocker is likely to get back on track and she's feared most ahead of recent winner Ernie's Valentine.

Whitcombe Rockstar won well here last month but the returning DREAM OF MISCHIEF could have more to offer on AW.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Invincible Speed made a sparkling introduction to handicaps when winning at Wolverhampton in January and he must be respected, despite a 10lb hike in the ratings. An opening mark of 77 for Chelmsford winner MRS MORRELL appears to be lenient, though, and she gets the vote. Want Want struck the woodwork over C&D last time out and can enter calculations along with Dapperling, who reached the frame at Wolverhampton on her return last month.

MRS MORRELL got off the mark in quite impressive fashion at Chelmsford in December and, with more to come, she should be hard to peg back if she gets out in front. Invincible Speed is an obvious threat following an impressive success at Wolverhampton and Want Want should be on the premises again.

Dapperling and Cajetan ran well last time but INVINCIBLE SPEED (nap) is preferred after an impressive win in January.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Each of these remain open to further improvement so only a tentative vote can go to RAKKI. Alan King's gelding made no impact across his three qualifying runs, but the son of Sea The Stars, who is a half-brother to St Leger winner Masked Marvel, can excel now stepped up in trip. Path To Dubai has proven himself to be a consistent performer and has to be respected, while Clockwatcher, who could improve for the addition of first-time cheekpieces, is another to consider.

BUR DUBAI took a marked step forward on the form he showed as a juvenile and wasn't beaten at all far in listed company at Epsom 8 days ago. He's very well handicapped if building on that up in trip here. There's a number of interesting ones in opposition though, headed up by Path To Dubai and Wild Waves.

Middle distances ought to be the making of RAKKI, perhaps starting tonight. He's preferred to C&D novice second Clockwatcher.
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