There were 37 Races on Wednesday 26th April 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Catterick, 8 races at Ludlow, 7 races at Perth, 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Lingfield, 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 6 race.

It is difficult to predict with full confidence based on the limited information given, but 1.88/1 (1) SOVEREIGN SPIRIT and 2.25/1 (4) BOOK OF TALES seem like the strongest contenders. 1.88/1 (1) SOVEREIGN SPIRIT has recent form and a fair track record, while 2.25/1 (4) BOOK OF TALES is well-bred and could be a big improver over a longer trip in handicap company. 4.5/1 (5) DUVEEN and 14/1 (3) HIGHLAND FLYER also have some form and potential, but 6/1 (2) LIONELLA seems like more of a long shot.

Duveen had her first crack at this trip last time and was beaten under a length into third at Wolverhampton in this grade. She is likely to remain competitive, but preference goes to SOVEREIGN SPIRIT, who has Oisin Murphy booked. The three-year-old was dropped 2lb from his latest effort at Southwell, when racing wide and staying on well at the finish, and he is fancied to be on the premises once more. Book Of Tales completes the shortlist.

BOOK OF TALES is bred to be a lot better than an opening mark in the 50s and earns the vote, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Oisin Murphy takes over in the saddle on Sovereign Spirit for the first time and Andrew Balding's charge may give the selection most to think about.

The form standard is set by SOVEREIGN SPIRIT and Duveen. The others are open to improvement (check for market moves).
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary, 1.63/1 (4) SAUSALITO seems to have the best chances of doing well, having won five races including three at the current course. He also had a solid performance in his last race, finishing second. 7.5/1 (3) PRIDE OF NEPAL also has a good record and could do well on the all-weather track. 6/1 (1) MASQOOL and 7/1 (2) ENDUED are in good form, but their marks and stamina could be a hindrance. 4/1 (6) MOTATAABEQ and 8/1 (5) SEMSER are not discounted but have fewer wins to their name.

Sausalito has been in splendid form this year, winning five of his eight starts, but he has been raised 22lb since the first of those victories, which could give a chance to the Jeremy Scott-trained PRIDE OF NEPAL. The son of The Gurkha ran well off this mark at Goodwood when last seen on the Flat in September, that was a warmer contest than this and, therefore, he could prove too good for these. Motataabeq is best of the remainder.

SAUSALITO has come a long way on all-weather in recent months, winning 5 times prior to a solid second in the All-Weather Vase over further here 3 weeks ago. He shades the vote with Billy Loughnane taking off a handy 5 lb. The returning Motataabeq and the selection's stablemate Semser head up the dangers.

Gary Moore's SAUSALITO is tactically versatile and has been a model of consistency since the visor went on.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary, 2/1 (7) INVERLOCHY and 2.25/1 (2) BELL SONG appear to have the most promising recent form, with both horses finishing well in their respective races. 3.5/1 (1) PASTICHE also has potential, having won a maiden at Southwell and coming from a leading stable, but does have a penalty to overcome. 6.5/1 (10) REGAL FANFARE and 10/1 (11) TIGER BAY have shown some ability in their past races and could improve. 25/1 (8) LABIQA and 33/1 (3) BREAK THE SPELL may need more time or a switch to handicaps to show their potential. 33/1 (5) EXPERT WITNESS and 66/1 (9) MINE THAT SHIP have not shown enough to be considered top contenders. 66/1 (4) DIAMOND HANDS and 100/1 (6) FITZROY RIVER are also unlikely to be major players in this race.

INVERLOCHY was sent off favourite for an extremely warm maiden that has worked out very well at Newmarket in May last year, with seven subsequent winners coming out of it. She is a half-sister to recent Earl Of Sefton winner Ottoman Fleet and should appreciate the step up to 7f. Last-time-out winner Pastiche carries a 7lb penalty, which makes life tougher, but she could have more to come. Regal Fanfare is another to note.

BELL SONG showed promise behind a couple of useful colts at Southwell earlier this month and could be the way to go with further improvement on the cards. Inverlochy hasn't been seen since her Newmarket debut fourth last May but the fact she went off favourite suggests she's quite well regarded and it will be interesting to see if her supporters return back from a lay-off. Regal Fanfare could easily leave last November's debut effort well behind and also makes the shortlist.

There should be improvement to come from INVERLOCHY. Southwell winner Pastiche is second choice, ahead of Bell Song.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Based on the summary, 2.5/1 (8) BURABACK and 5.5/1 (6) TASKHEER seem like strong contenders with their recent wins and good performances. 8/1 (12) INAAM also has a good track record with three course wins this year and a creditable third place in the latest race. 7/1 (13) SWISS ROWE and 12/1 (7) LUNA QUEEN also have a chance, but their higher odds suggest they may need to perform exceptionally well to win. The other horses, including 25/1 (10) NEFARIOUS and 33/1 (14) PURPLE POPPY, seem less likely to win based on their recent form.

The veteran INAAM has a terrific recent record around here and there is no reason to suggest why he can't continue in that vein as he looks to make it four wins in his last seven starts. Taskheer has done it well over further the last twice, including here last month, and he is likely to be thereabouts, along with Luna Queen and Swiss Rowe.

Plenty in with a squeak but BURABACK found life easier dropped in grade when fourth at Southwell 8 days, and with this being just his third outing for Mick Appleby, he gets the verdict to notch career success number 4 with the booking of Oisin Murphy catching the eye. The Nail Gunner's last effort is easy to excuse so he may emerge as the main danger, ahead of Bear To Dream and the hat-trick-seeking Taskheer.

Inaam and Taskheer are high on the list but BURABACK may be able to strike at the second time of asking for his new stable.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

It is difficult to make a clear prediction as the summary provides limited information on each horse's form and capabilities. However, 1.88/1 (1) GRANARY QUEEN seems to have had recent success and has a good track record, making her a potential contender. 3/1 (2) WINDSOR PASS also had a strong performance on their stable debut and could be worth considering. 4.5/1 (5) WADACRE GRACE has won two of her last three races and may benefit from familiar conditions. Ultimately, further research and analysis would be necessary to make an informed prediction.

GRANARY QUEEN has been knocking on the door of late and on each occasion she has given the impression that she would be well served by stepping back up in trip. The C&D winner gets that opportunity now and she is preferred to the likes of Newcastle runner-up Windsor Pass and Wadacre Grace, who has only gone up 2lb for winning over this trip at Newcastle 23 days ago.

GRANARY QUEEN needs things to just drop right but ran really well on the back of 4 months off when third over 7f here 3 weeks ago and she gets the narrow vote from a 1 lb higher mark. Windsor Pass, who also ran well on the back of a lengthy absence, and Newcastle-scorer Wadacre Grace are others to consider.

Windsor Pass ran a fine race on her stable debut but GRANARY QUEEN also caught the eye last time and she gets the vote.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary, 3/1 (8) COOL LIGHTNING and 4/1 (4) GOLD MEDAL seem to have the best chances of winning, with solid recent form and strong performances at the track. 5/1 (9) BOBBY ON THE BEAT and 5.5/1 (6) LILKIAN also have solid claims and could be in contention. The other horses, including 10/1 (5) LIBERTUS, 16/1 (2) ALAFDHAL, 50/1 (11) KNOCKOUT BLOW, and 66/1 (1) MAMILLIUS, seem less likely to win based on recent form or other factors. It's important to note that upsets can and do happen in horse racing, so anything is possible.

GOLD MEDAL made a winning seasonal/stable debut over C&D a month ago and a 4lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop him here. That said, the unexposed Cool Lightning and Bobby On The Beat are also recent winners and they could give him plenty to think about. Others to note are Bezzas Lad, Lilkian and El Hombre.

GOLD MEDAL made a successful start for his new stable over C&D last month and looks up to defying a rise for all that it's a competitive race for the grade. Cool Lightning is an obvious danger and another solid showing is expected from Lilkian

Preference is for GOLD MEDAL, who may well have more to offer over this C&D and for his new yard. Cool Lightning is feared most.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

It is difficult to make a definitive prediction based on this summary as there are several horses that could potentially do well. However, some horses that stand out as potential contenders are 3/1 (3) SPARKED Conditions, 5/1 (1) MEWS HOUSE, and 6/1 (4) STORM MELODY, all of whom have a recent good form and success over the course and distance.

SPARKED bounced back to form when only beaten a neck into second over C&D last week and she is hard to oppose off the same mark here. Mews House has not been disgraced on either start this year and is an obvious threat to the selection. Storm Melody edges out Reversion and Tilsworth Ony Ta to be the pick of the remainder.

SPARKED stepped up markedly on her reappearance and perhaps would have won with an unimpeded run over C&D last week. She can make amends at the main expense of Mews House and Storm Melody.

Last week's C&D handicap in which SPARKED (nap) finished in front of Storm Melody and I'm Mable may prove the key formline.
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