There were 50 Races on Thursday 17th July 2025 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Hamilton, 7 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Leicester, 8 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Killarney, 8 races at Worcester, 6 races at Epsom Downs, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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Joseph O'Brien saddled the winner of this event 12 months ago and he appears to have another excellent chance with Melismatic. Second to subsequent Listed winner Daytona on his debut at Gowran last month, the Space Blues colt can go close with improvement likely, but preference is still for FAIRY OAK. Michael O'Callaghan's filly also occupied the runner-up spot on her racecourse bow before going on to finish a highly creditable fifth in the Albany, an effort which sets a lofty form standard. Allsortz holds an official rating of 83 so is entitled to be thereabouts.

Albany fifth FAIRY OAK looks the one to beat, Melismatic the most obvious one to chase her home
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Not the most daunting standard set by those with experience so a chance can be taken on DUKE OF CUMBERLAND. The son of New Bay, berthed well in stall two, is related to five separate winners, including Pretty Polly heroine Thistle Bird, and it would come as no great surprise were he to mount a stern challenge. Glitter And Glory has undoubtedly shown ability across her two starts and appeals as one of the likelier candidates, while the booking of Colin Keane aboard Joltin could be noteworthy.

Having shaped with definite promise in a stronger Curragh fillies maiden on debut, CELESTIAL SIREN could well be up to this
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There have been far more encouraging signs from VEGA'S MUSE, who hit the woodwork when sent off favourite at Killarney on Monday. Turned out quickly and with cheekpieces applied for the first time, the Jessica Harrington-trained Lope De Vega filly could find the necessary improvement. Zabeir shaped with promise on his seasonal return when fourth at Bellewstown earlier this month and is respected from an unchanged mark. Others to note include Clonmacash and Free Solo.

Dropping back from a mile is a slight concern with VEGA'S MUSE but this is a stiff track and cheekpieces might sharpen her up.
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Aidan O'Brien has been dominant with his two-year-olds this season and VENOSA, who hails from a family that the stable knows well, could be primed to strike first time out from a plum draw in stall one. The Juddmonte colours were carried to success in this contest last year by Swelter and they have another interesting newcomer in the shape of Zebrina, who goes for the in-form Ger Lyons yard. Out of a half-sister to Group 2 winner Shamreen, Sherekiya is another debutant to note, while Minerva and Queen Of Hawaii look the pick of those with experience.

Frankel filly ZEBRINA gets the nod but this is usually a good maiden and the betting will make for essential reference.
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The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

PURVIEW shaped like a potentially high-class colt when second to subsequent Eclipse hero Delacroix in the Derby Trial here and the son of Kingman should be open to any amount of improvement on just his third start. Dropping back from 1m2f looks like a good move and he is narrowly preferred to the top-rated Galen, who landed a Group 3 at the Curragh in April and since finished a fine second in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot. Expanded has yet to rediscover his two-year-old form, which saw him narrowly denied in the Dewhurst, while Snellen looks to build upon an excellent second in the Kensington Palace.

Derby Trial second PURVIEW looks to have been put by with an autumn campaign in mind and gets the vote over the 4yo Galen
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This distance proved to be ideal for ONEMOREDANCE when she scored comfortably at Tipperary for a second time this season. Although she has to compete from just out of the weights here, it may not prevent her from going in again, with Rory Mulligan's 7lb claim a big plus. Esherann makes his handicap debut off a mark of 86 having made it third-time lucky at Naas, and Dermot Weld's beautifully-bred colt has to be feared. Not beaten far over slightly further in a Ballinrobe maiden last time out, Molto Amichi is another to note, as is Dancing Teapot.

Handicap debutant ESHERANN gets the vote over fellow 3yos Onemoredance and Dancing Teapot
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There were plenty of positives to be gleaned from WALK THE HIGHLINE's debut second at Gowran Park last month and any improvement is likely to make her tough to beat. The daughter of Kodiac shouldn't be inconvenienced by potentially quicker ground conditions and should put her experience to good use. Generous Support, a sister to useful 6f winner Gaire Os Ard, is a potential fly in the ointment on her opening bid and market support would be interesting. Sears Crossing is the pick of the remainder.

This shouldn't take a lot of winning and WALK THE HIGHLINE showed enough at Gowran to believe she can provide the answer.
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Having backed up her breakthrough victory here with a pleasing second at Fairyhouse last month, Tatum must enter the reckoning given her upward trajectory. However, a 4lb rise in the ratings does demand more from Noel Meade's filly and LA DAME BLANCHE could prove to be slightly better handicapped. The six-year-old appreciated a drop in class/trip when filling the runner-up spot at Tramore last week and, off an unchanged mark, compensation could be on the cards. Miss Nifty is also noted.

An open finale. OB LA DI (nap) who is in better nick than her form figures may suggest and this return to further looks the right move.
Ths is the racecard key.
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