There were 38 Races on Wednesday 18th December 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Newbury, 7 races at Ludlow, 9 races at Kempton, 8 races at Dundalk, 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 4 race.

THE GLEN ROVERS put in his best work late on when scoring a shade comfortably in a deeper race over 1m3f here last month and he looks well capable of making light of a 6lb rise. Sir Geoff Hurst split two potentially useful sorts when runner-up over an extended 1m4f at Newcastle and a prominent showing on his handicap debut would come as no surprise. Moel Arthur's official rating continues to fall and his turn in the winner's enclosure might not be far away.

THREE DONS found the November Handicap a bit too much at Doncaster last time but he's back in much calmer waters returned to the AW and his strike-rate certainly cannot be knocked. The Glen Rovers can boast a progressive profile and lightly raced for his age, his limit may not have been reached, so he's feared most, ahead of Met Office.

The vote goes to Lucy Wadham's improver THE GLEN ROVERS, who made it 3-5 on AW when scoring here last month.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Godolphin appear to hold a strong hand and AEGEAN PRINCE looks the one to focus on. Charlie Appleby's son of Dubawi shaped with plenty of promise, despite being turned over at short odds, over 1m2f at Chelmsford on debut and with the promise of more to come, he gets the nod to score at the second time of asking. Tribal Act, a gelded son of Sea The Stars, looks the pick of the newcomers and can emerge as the main danger to his stable companion. Kentucky River completes the shortlist, for all that improvement will be required if he is to come out on top.

AEGEAN PRINCE is sure to step up on the level he achieved when third on debut at Chelmsford and he'll take some stopping unless the market suggests that stablemate and debutant Tribal Act is useful. Kentucky River is open to improvement so needs considering, too.

Blue Laced can progress again but AEGEAN PRINCE sets the standard and could take a step forward over this longer trip.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

GLOBAL WARNING impressed when scoring a shade cosily at Lingfield and then shaped like he was still in good form, finishing third at Wolverhampton off this 2lb higher figure. He gets a tentative vote to return to winning ways in what looks a trappy affair. Dayman met with trouble in running when fourth last time and is respected most out of the remainder, although last week's Southwell runner-up Charlie Mason is also noteworthy.

CHARLIE MASON responded well to this headgear when runner-up at Southwell last week and should go well again off the same mark (due to go up 2 lb). Global Warning went close to following up his Lingfield win at Wolverhampton so must be respected, while Lahina Bay is well worth another try at this trip having been caught further back than ideal at Lingfield.

Although stall 12 isn't ideal CHARLIE MASON still looks the way to go after his good second at Southwell last week.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Pearl Of Hope heads the list of those with experience and although well held in a Newmarket novice stakes on her debut in September, the daughter of Dubawi can play a leading role with a step forward. However, SANDIRELLA, a half-sister to French 1000 Guineas winner Mangoustine, boasts an attractive pedigree and is a most intriguing debutant for the Gosdens to introduce at this time of year. Glittering Surf is another interesting newcomer to monitor in the betting.

PEARL OF HOPE shaped as if better for the run in a Newmarket maiden in the autumn and this Dubawi filly can put her experience to good use up against interesting newcomers Sandirella and Glittering Surf.

The Gosden stable won this with a smart sort last year so perhaps SANDIRELLA can make a winning debut.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

CASA DE SALINAS is an 80,000gns full-sister to a 7f juvenile winner on the all-weather and would be very noteworthy if she attracts support in the betting for her racecourse debut. Similar comments apply to Chinkara, who has stacks of potential in her pedigree and also has to be of high interest. Unex Texas and Zabeel Rain add further spice to what could be an informative maiden.

The Gosden yard has been cleaning up in similar events with newcomers in recent weeks and CHINKARA makes plenty of appeal before the all-important market clues. Zabeel Rain and Casa de Salinas are a couple of others to note on their first outings.

It's likely this will go to a newcomer, with CHINKARA getting the vote before betting clues are known.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

HELM ROCK gained compensation for a Chelmsford near-miss when he landed a class 4 handicap at Southwell and won't need much of a step forward to follow up off just 3lb higher. Fast Society, who has won two of his three previous starts, is a must for a betting check on his handicap debut. Metallo has been highly tried and is an intriguing each-way option to consider. Kalamunda completes the shortlist.

HELM ROCK resumed winning ways in taking style at Southwell and can make light of a 3 lb rise. The returning Fast Society is firmly in the picture and Kalamunda completes the shortlist.

A useful contest. HELM ROCK looked to have a bit to spare when resuming winning ways at Southwell so a 3lb rise may not stop him.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Unbeaten in two starts over C&D, FIRE DEMON may have disappointed when last in action at York in May but he has gone well fresh in the past. A mark of 93 still looks manageable and he gets the vote ahead of Ingra Tor, who was narrowly denied a double at Wolverhampton in October. Successful over 7f at Lingfield when showing plenty of pace, Havanagreattime may be suited by the drop in trip, while Aramis Grey and Sommelier cannot be ruled out either.

FIRE DEMON wasn't at his best when last seen on the turf 7 months ago but has an excellent AW record and is worth a chance to resume progress here. Last-time-out winner Havanagreattime is an obvious player and Aramis Grey should give her all as usual.

This looks highly competitive but the returning 3yo FIRE DEMON (nap) gets the vote ahead of Aramis Grey and Havanagreattime.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

MERRIMACK remains relatively unexposed on the all-weather and with Sean Levey booked again in the saddle, he looks the one to be with after a promising second at Chelmsford. Placed on each of his last two starts over C&D, Big R appears to be a key threat, as is Grenham Bay, who has dropped to a mark 4lb lower than his last success, which came over C&D in March. Completing the shortlist are Shalaa Asker and Zu Run.

MERRIMACK took a step back in the right direction when chasing home decisive winner Hiatus at Chelmsford recently and he could be the answer. He may have most to fear from Grenham Bay, who has been in good order this year and perhaps the first-time blinkers will help give him an added boost. Call Time and Zu Run are others to consider, along with Big R.

Having been in good form over C&D in the first half of the autumn, BIG R is taken to make a winning return to action.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

BEAULD AS BRASS has run a couple of eyecatching races when staying on from off the pace since joining new connections, and stepping up to 1m3f looks like a good move. The four-year-old has dropped back to his last winning mark, which may be enough to help him see off Solanna, who was a highly encouraging third at Lingfield on his most recent outing. Major Major and The Pug are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

A chance is taken on MEISTERZINGER, who has failed to trouble the judge in two starts since returning from a lengthy absence last month and he has edged back to the mark off which he was successful over this C&D last June. Solanna is pretty consistent and is next on the list ahead of Major Major.

Although he's been a beaten favourite back on AW the last twice SOLANNA should have a win in him off this sort of mark before long.
Ths is the racecard key.
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