There were 47 Races on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Sligo, 8 races at Bellewstown, 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Nottingham, 9 races at Kempton, 1 races at LTO Speed: Arch Enemy 66 Keilah 59 Diyaba 51, 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.

The Gosdens boast a strong hand with their trio, and Sea Journey, a narrow second at Doncaster on her reappearance last month is perhaps the best of those. Kitty Furnival has been given some time off following a below-par run at Catterick. She sets the standard on official ratings though and must be respected, but preference is afforded to SHADY BAY. Tom Ward's filly kept on well over 1m2f at Nottingham in July and, with a step up in trip likely to suit, she can find the necessary improvement.

The Gosden stable looks to hold the key to this race, with FAIFA, the mount of Oisin Murphy, narrowly preferred to Lingfield runner-up Sea Journey. Kitty Furnival should also figure if recapturing the form she showed when placed over C&D in June. The third Gosden runner Jane Temple, a well-bred newcomer, also needs a betting check.

The Gosdens have three interesting contenders and their recent Lingfield runner-up SEA JOURNEY gets the vote on her step up to 1m3f.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Nahi contested a useful maiden at Nottingham on his debut in June and the son of Blue Point looks set to go well following an absence, while Newcastle scorer West Acre should not be underestimated despite the 7lb penalty. However, the vote goes to GALLANT. Andrew Balding's charge made a pleasing racecourse debut, a race which has since worked out well. This surface should hold no fears and he can go in at the second time of asking. Others to note include Kosometsuke and Manara.

WEST ACRE looked good on his Newcastle debut and is up to defying a penalty for George Scott. Nahi and Gallant both displayed promise on debut and can give the selection most to think about.

West Acre can go well despite his penalty but Gallant and NAHI appeal as potential big improvers.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

CHALK MOUNTAIN was a slightly unfortunate second to State Flag at Newbury in July, but Stuart Kittow's gelding gained his reward last month. On target at Southwell before going on to complete a double at Wolverhampton six days later, taking his all-weather record to four from 11, he can continue his progress from a favourable draw. Nine-year-old Crystal Casque has shown more positive signs of late and he can get into the shake-up, along with Dion Baker, who was narrowly denied at Brighton last time out.

CHALK MOUNTAIN is in the form of his life and might be able to defy the handicapper again and complete a hat-trick. Mick Appleby pair Bell Shot and Ayr Harbour have solid claims from handy draws, while State Flag is a 3-y-o who could have more to offer.

The lightly raced SEDGEMOOR (nap) is given another chance to confirm the impression he created at Haydock. Chalk Mountain is feared.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Equilateral has failed to reach the heights of previous years this season, but he could have a say if running to the level of his third at Sandown on his penultimate start. However, WILLEM TWEE looks the way to go. James Fanshawe's five-year-old struck by the smallest of margins at Wolverhampton in August and he sets a high standard with a rating of 108. Juan Les Pins is the pick of the remainder.

A smart conditions race in which WILLEM TWEE can land another AW win. In receipt of 9 lb Kinta could give the selection a run for his money if fully primed after 7 months off. Another interesting contender is Karl Burke 3-y-o Night Raider, who took a step back in the right direction at Newmarket last time and looked really promising when winning twice on AW by a combined 14 lengths at the start of his career.

Most have some sort of question mark lingering over them but not so for WILLEM TWEE and he can give the weight away.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

PARRAMOUNT had Rockit Tommy (fourth) behind when being denied by a length into second over 1m4f here two starts ago and produced another good effort to make the frame in this grade at Epsom last time. Charlie Longsdon's eight-year-old ought to go close if he can back those efforts up with Hollie Doyle back on board. Eben Zaabeel finished a length and a quarter in front of King's Reign (third) at Southwell last time, who went on to defy an opening mark of 77 at Pontefract next time. That effort gives him a big chance back in handicap company.

A competitive handicap in which another chance is given to Sir Mark Prescott's HEAT OF PASSION back from a short break. Fellow 3-y-o filly Expected Arrival is respected on the back of her Haydock success. Liseo's solid Kempton record has to bring him into the reckoning, while Fergal O'Brien's Orchestra is also of some interest back on the Flat with Tom Marquand booked.

A competitive race in which the vote goes to the unexposed EXPECTED ARRIVAL, who won at Haydock in August and is open to more progress.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Kalamunda boasts an unbeaten record on the all-weather and he would be dangerous to dismiss off 5lb higher than his latest victory at Lingfield. However, this represents a step up in grade and, with that in mind, the vote goes to THE ICE PHOENIX. Charles Hills' three-year-old struck in commanding fashion at this level at Southwell on his most recent outing and he might be capable of defying a 3lb rise. Highland Spring completes the shortlist.

Blinkers clearly did plenty for HGHLAND SPRING given he took his form to a new level when successful over C&D a month ago, value for extra in the process. From a handy stall, he's taken to follow up, for all there's plenty of depth to this, with fellow 3-y-os Appeal To Glory and Classic Encounter feared most.

Plenty have possibilities but the vote goes to KALAMUNDA, who made it 4-4 on AW when completing a double at Lingfield last time.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Having scored a shade cosily on his handicap bow over 7f here in March, the returning HAVANAGREATTIME makes plenty of appeal off just 4lb higher. This step up to a mile is likely to suit Richard Hughes' colt and he's taken to make a winning reappearance. Better is expected from the downgraded Rhythm N Rock, who wasn't disgraced when finishing seventh in a competitive class 2 event over C&D last month. The six-year-old is feared most, ahead of the hat-trick seeking Devoirs Choice.

NAP HAND confirmed the promise of his previous effort here in no uncertain terms when resuming winning ways at Haydock 25 days ago, seeing off a pair of progressive 3-y-os in the process. He makes plenty of appeal nudged up 3 lb and earns the vote ahead of the hat-trick seeking Devoirs Choice, who comes here firmly on the up himself. King's Code, from a very attractive mark and low-mileage Havanagreattime complete the shortlist.

Devoirs Choice is thriving back at a mile but NAP HAND won well at Haydock and may have his measure today.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Stable debutant Imola returned to form in first-time blinkers when a respectable second at Chepstow last month and a return to this track and trip shouldn't prevent another prominent showing. However, a wide draw and lack of headgear may prove her undoing and preference is for CUBAN HARRY. Ed Dunlop's gelding showed that he is still in good heart when posting a solid fourth at Wolverhampton nine days ago and today's plum draw could see him back in the winner's enclosure. Windsor Pass and Marchetti are also worth a second look.

WINDSOR PASS has been shaping up well from her falling mark, again making the frame at Newcastle last time despite having been left poorly placed, so she is taken to open her account as she drops in grade. Cuban Harry also arrives in good heart and could be the main danger, ahead of Marchetti.

The mare MARCHETTI appeals most, at the foot of the handicap, after finishing second on her last three starts. Imola is second best.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Although LEWIS BARNES was a little underwhelming when only fifth at Chelmsford four days ago, he still looks capable of landing a race of this nature judged on his penultimate close-up second at that same venue. The five-year-old will need to break out better in today's contest, but he's worth persevering with. The application of first-time cheekpieces appeared to unlock some hidden potential in recent Bath runner-up Midnight Flame and the Joe Ponting-trained filly is feared most, ahead of C&D winner Oriental Spirit.

APPLE A DEY ran well in a maiden here in February and shaped as if in need of the run in a handicap at Windsor on her only subsequent outing 16 days ago. Likely to be better for that, she's worth taking a chance on returning to AW with few miles on the clock. Queen Jean and Lewis Barnes can both make their presence felt if able to bounce back from lesser efforts.

Preference is for LEWIS BARNES, who had a near-miss at Chemsford on his penultimate run. Midnight Flame is feared most.
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