Market Rasen Races & Results 1 Saturday 16th August 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Market Rasen Races & Results Tomform Saturday 16th August 2025

There were 61 Races on Saturday 16th August 2025 across 9 meetings. There was 7 races at Ripon, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Newbury, 7 races at Doncaster, 6 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Perth, 7 races at Tramore, 6 races at Market Rasen, 6 races at Bath, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 16th August 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

17:15 Market Rasen (Class 4) 20f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (1/1 +20%) Joueuse Royale	1 1/1(+20%)	(3) Joueuse Royale 1/1, Below par second beaten 1 1/4l in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Uttoxeter latest; should come on for that stable debut; well treated on these terms on Irish form; go close Made a pleasing start for new yard when second of 11 finishers at Uttoxeter last month..
2	5 2nd (5) (12/1 +45%) Last Note	12 12/1(+45%)	(5) Last Note 12/1, Travelled, green and found little for pressure, improved from debut when 22l third in a novice hurdle over 2m1f at Newton Abbot most recent run; hood first time; off a short-break; place claims Modest form in her two starts over hurdles, latest when beaten 22l at Newton Abbot in May..
3	2 3rd (2) (11/1 +78%) Dear Dot	11 11/1(+78%)	(2) Dear Dot 11/1, Made too much use of well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Uttoxeter latest; generally out of form; visor first time; all to do No improvement last month on final start for Chris Grant; first-time visor on stable debut.
4	8 4th (8) (7/2 +13%) Voodoo Angel	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(8) Voodoo Angel 7/2, Second beaten 18l in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Wexford latest; that form franked; off a short-break; could figure with improvement likely Showed ability in three Irish bumpers and when second on hurdles debut at Wexford in May..
4	4 \|F\| (4) (15/2 -114%) Kottayam	7.5 15/2(-114%)	(4) Kottayam 15/2, 3 1/2l third in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Uttoxeter most recent run; that improved form; outside chance with further progress likely Third when a place behind Joueuse Royale at Uttoxeter last month..
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (11/2 -38%) Taktique Gagnante	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(7) Taktique Gagnante 11/2, Improved suited by positive handling second beaten 4 1/2l in a maiden hurdle over 2m1f at Cartmel latest; steadily progressive; big player Second on her last two starts, latest in first-time cheekpieces at Cartmel last month..
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (33/1 +50%) Raincloud	33 33/1(+50%)	(6) Raincloud 33/1, Outclassed comfortably held in a novice hurdle over 2m1f at Cartmel last time; inconsistent; difficult to fancy 0-14 over hurdles and 0-30 overall; steps back up in trip but hard to fancy..
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (150/1 -50%) Artic Sting	150 150/1(-50%)	(1) Artic Sting 150/1, Well beaten in a maiden hurdle over 2m at Uttoxeter only start where went off big price; all to do Beaten 38l when tenth of 11 finishers at Uttoxeter on racecourse debut last month..

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17:15 Market Rasen (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A confident vote goes to JOUEUSE ROYALE, who struck the woodwork over 2m at Uttoxeter on her UK/stable debut last month. Stepping up in trip looks certain to have a positive effect given the way she finished that day and this represents a fine opportunity. Taktique Gagnante, second on her last couple of starts, must feature prominently in calculations. That being said, Kottayam was only a place behind the selection latest and could prove to be a bigger threat.

This looks a good opportunity for JOUEUSE ROYALE to get off the mark after her pleasing second last time. Voodoo Angel is next best.

17:15 Market Rasen (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:50 Market Rasen (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 -33%) Squeezebox	4 4/1(-33%)	(5) Squeezebox 4/1, Below par fourth beaten 4l in a handicap over 10f at Beverley latest; generally consistent on flat where middle distance winner; main danger to fav Fair form for Mick Appleby on the Flat; an interesting contender on stable/hurdles debut.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/9 +39%) Nap Hand	0.222222 2/9(+39%)	(1) Nap Hand 2/9, Travelled, ran to form benefitting from drop in grade when won a novice hurdle at Stratford over 2m by 2 1/4l last time; can defy penalty Confirmed previous promise when winning at Stratford last time and should go well again.
3	4 3rd (4) (50/1 -52%) Selwan	50 50/1(-52%)	(4) Selwan 50/1, Down the field in a handicap over 11f at Carlisle most recent; in good form prior; French flat winner; yet to show much over hurdles; risky Showed nothing in three runs over hurdles for Alan King two seasons ago; best watched.
4	6 4th (6) (22/1 +45%) Woody's Boy	22 22/1(+45%)	(6) Woody's Boy 22/1, Mistakes, not stay when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f here latest; generally out of form; off a short-break; all to do Modest efforts so far, including when stepped up to 2m7f latest; others appeal more.
5th	7 5th (7) (50/1 +24%) You Did	50 50/1(+24%)	(7) You Did 50/1, Green, mistakes, outpaced, outclassed comfortably held in a novice hurdle over 2m at Stratford last time; yet to show much; hard to recommend Ex-pointer; tailed off behind Nap Hand on hurdles debut last month; best watched for now..
6th	2 6th (2) (20/1 +20%) Blazing Nelson	20 20/1(+20%)	(2) Blazing Nelson 20/1, Fell in a maiden over 3m at Bartlemy latest; placed in a point in spring; off a short-break; all to do on rules debut £25,000 buy after showing promise in Irish points; probably best watched on stable debut.
7th	3 7th (3) (28/1 -12%) Quintus Arrius	28 28/1(-12%)	(3) Quintus Arrius 28/1, Appeared not to stay when well beaten in a handicap over 10f at Newcastle latest; generally out of form; hard to recommend on hurdle debut Two flat wins over 6f in 2023; mainly disappointing since; hurdles debut; others stronger.

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17:50 Market Rasen (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

NAP HAND was useful on the Flat so it would have been no great surprise that he proved too strong for a similar field when back over hurdles at Stratford last month. The penalty incurred for that success is unlikely to stop Alan King's gelding from going in again, although Squeezebox could be a threat if taking to this new discipline. Quintus Arrius heads the remainder.

This looks a match between Stratford winner NAP HAND and hurdles newcomer Squeezebox and the former's experience gives him the edge.

17:50 Market Rasen (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:23 Market Rasen (Class 4) 17f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/2 -5%) Harel Du Marais	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(4) Harel Du Marais 7/2, Travelled, likes the track, flattened out in strongly run race when 9l third in a handicap chase over 2m at Southwell most recent run; usually held up; off a short-break; contender Won twice at Southwell in March but has been beaten four times since off revised marks..
2	7 2nd (7) (9/4 +36%) Prospect House	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(7) Prospect House 9/4, Travelled, readily, improved appreciating stiff test back down in trip when scored by 3l off 74 here three starts back; no match for winner, returned to form down in trip second beaten 9 1/2l off 77 last time; remain competitive Two C&D wins this year on good ground; the downside to his chance is that he is 7lb wrong..
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 +78%) Belle Montrose	3.5 7/2(+78%)	(6) Belle Montrose 7/2, Needed run, ran well to a point but found little when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Uttoxeter latest; usually held up; drop in trip a plus; interesting at a price with improvement likely on chase debut 0-10 under rules, latest effort when eighth over hurdles at Uttoxeter; chase debut..
4	2 4th (2) (9/2 -13%) Dream Jet	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(2) Dream Jet 9/2, Travelled, ran to form benefitting from more patient ride when scored by 3l off 106 over 2m at Hexham penultimate start; outpaced, ran to form, looked in need of stronger pace second beaten 12l off 109 last time; consistent; should be thereabouts once more C&D winner who produced a career best at Hexham in May when landing his third chase win..
5th	1 5th (1) (11/1 -10%) Captain Ivan	11 11/1(-10%)	(1) Captain Ivan 11/1, Mistakes, not stay when comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m7f at Stratford last time; blinkers first time; significant jockey booking; off a short-break; has won off higher marks; chance 5-19 over fences, latest win Haydock (2m4f, good) in April; cheekpieces off, blinkers on.
6th	5 6th (5) (14/1 -40%) Clean Getaway	14 14/1(-40%)	(5) Clean Getaway 14/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 2m3f here latest where failed to stay in strongly run race; off a short-break; sound surface suits; must bounce back down in trip Rattled off a four-timer at Sedgefield last October/November but pulled up here in June..
7th	3 7th (3) (22/1 -340%) Mix Of Clover	22 22/1(-340%)	(3) Mix Of Clover 22/1, Game, good mark on chase form, ran to form beaten 1/2l off 105 over 2m at Worcester last time; inconsistent; sound surface suits; in the mix if bring best Won twice last summer and returned this summer with two solid efforts..

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18:23 Market Rasen (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Despite being 7lb out of the handicap, it might pay to side with PROSPECT HOUSE. Peter Niven's charge seldom runs poorly here, emphasised by two victories and two recent seconds this campaign, and this could be a good opportunity to go one place better. Dream Jet was no match for an impressive winner at Perth but is respected down in class, while others to note include Harel Du Marais and Mix Of Clover.

Despite him being 7lb wrong, this can go to course specialist PROSPECT HOUSE. Mix Of Clover holds claims and is second choice.

18:23 Market Rasen (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:53 Market Rasen (Class 5) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3/1 +60%) St Patricks Bridge	3 3/1(+60%)	(3) St Patricks Bridge 3/1, Too keen in front on chase debut, likely found ground too soft when 24l third in a handicap chase over 3m here most recent run; good mark on point and hurdle form; very interesting back on sound surface Winning UK pointer; 24l third to Ribeye on soft here last time but better ground will suit.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/2 +36%) Couldbeaweapon	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(7) Couldbeaweapon 7/2, Outpaced, ran to form fourth beaten 11l in a handicap chase over 2m1f at Cartmel latest; blinkers first time; may be worth this step back up in trip; threat Hurdle winner; in fair form over fences (good 4th over 2m1f latest); new headgear; player.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/2 -10%) I Am Rocco	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(2) I Am Rocco 11/2, Travelled, too much to do, ran to form beaten 2l off 97 over 2m7f at Worcester last time; fair mark on old Irish form; danger Ex-Irish; 0-18; close third at Worcester on stable debut last month; improvement likely.
4	5 4th (5) (17/2 -55%) Getthepot	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(5) Getthepot 17/2, Bit below form, well held by unexposed winner when second beaten 18l in a handicap chase over 2m7f at Stratford latest; generally consistent; each way shout 2m7f winner last term; runner-up on last four starts and has an each-way chance.
5th	8 5th (8) (15/2 +46%) Caballo Diablo	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(8) Caballo Diablo 15/2, Ran to form appreciating step up in trip when 11l third in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Stratford most recent run; returning from a break; should show some improvement back over fences but needs to Won three UK points; poor efforts in 2 chases but good hurdles run last time; a possible.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/2 +0%) Zoffalee	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(4) Zoffalee 11/2, Travelled, out-battled late having looked winner beaten 2l off 87 over 3m2f at Uttoxeter last time; poor strike rate but has dropped a long way in weights; big player 0-21 over fences but second over 3m2f latest; drop in trip is a worry; each-way chance.
7th	6 7th (6) (7/1 +79%) Hardy Buck	7 7/1(+79%)	(6) Hardy Buck 7/1, Ran to form but another weak finishing effort when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Warwick last time; generally out of form over hurdles and fences; tongue-tie first time; off a short-break; opposed 0-16; fair efforts over hurdles this year; cheekpieces back on for return to chasing.
8th	9 8th (9) (33/1 +50%) Fast Deal	33 33/1(+50%)	(9) Fast Deal 33/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 3m at Southwell latest where failed to stay; off a short-break; likes the track but regressive Chase winner last year; mainly disappointing since; plenty to prove at present..

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18:53 Market Rasen (Class 5) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

A highly creditable second in his bid for a double over 3m here, RIBEYE narrowly sets the standard on recent form and dropping back in trip should not inconvenience him too much as he looks to land a sixth career success. That may come at the main expense of I Am Rocco, who caught the eye on his first run for new connections when third at Worcester last month. Runner-up on each of his last four starts, Getthepot is expected to be thereabouts again.

The vote goes to COULDBEAWEAPON, who has been a bit frustrating over fences but is interesting back up in trip with new headgear.

18:53 Market Rasen (Class 5) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:28 Market Rasen (Class 4) 23f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (9/1 +18%) Belvedere Blast	9 9/1(+18%)	(6) Belvedere Blast 9/1, Outpaced, below form, looked in need of further when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Stratford latest; usually consistent; strong stayer; likes the track; can make presence felt Some fair form since C&D win in January but below par last twice; could bounce back.
2	7 2nd (7) (12/1 -33%) Halifax	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Halifax 12/1, Travelled, ran to form back from break just tiring late having done too much too soon, big effort when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 3m2f at Newton Abbot last time; dropping in weights and should build on reappearance; very interesting On same mark as for last win (3m, good) and likely to be all the better for latest run.
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 -20%) Galata Bridge	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Galata Bridge 12/1, Needed run when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Worcester last time; generally out of form; cheekpieces first time; needs to prove ability remains after lay off Below par last three, latest after a break; interesting back at 2m7f+ with headgear tried.
4	5 4th (5) (2/1 +20%) Olivers Travels	2 2/1(+20%)	(5) Olivers Travels 2/1, Mistakes, outpaced, ran to form when 5 1/2l third in a handicap chase over 3m2f at Uttoxeter most recent run; good mark on chase form; trainer in form; further the better for strong stayer threat Won two h'cap chases last summer; not as good this year; has a lower mark over hurdles.
5th	1 5th (1) (17/2 -89%) Ernest Gray	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(1) Ernest Gray 17/2, Not clear run when landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off 116 at Worcester last time; second run after wind op; returning from a break; probably bit to come judged on chase form Worcester winner in new headgear on first run after wind op last time; up 4lb; contender.
6th	3 6th (3) (15/2 +25%) Willaston	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(3) Willaston 15/2, Ran to form, probably not stay beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time; has won off higher marks in the past; stamina concerns Narrow win at Carlisle in April; has not fared quite as well since; needs to bounce back.
7th	11 7th (11) (18/1 +55%) Prince De Juilley	18 18/1(+55%)	(11) Prince De Juilley 18/1, Wide, disappointing hurdles return well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter latest; generally out of form; blinkers first time; on last winning mark; must bounce back Back on his last winning mark now but not in the best of form recently; new headgear tried.
8th	2 8th (2) (14/1 -87%) Donnie Azoff	14 14/1(-87%)	(2) Donnie Azoff 14/1, Mistakes, outpaced, found trip too sharp when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Bangor-on-Dee last time; in good form prior; needs this step up from 2 1/2m; major player Best fresh; Worcester winner in May; poor run over 2m3f latest; longer trip should suit.
9th	8 9th (8) (9/1 +50%) You Some Girl	9 9/1(+50%)	(8) You Some Girl 9/1, Needed run when down the field in a handicap hurdle over 2m6f at Cartmel most recent; in good form prior; usually held up; holds no secrets from handicapper Won three on the bounce in November; went up 19lb; mixed form since (tailed off latest).
10th	9 10th (9) (100/1 -203%) El Muchacho	100 100/1(-203%)	(9) El Muchacho 100/1, Mistakes, travelled, found nil, probably not stay when well beaten in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Perth latest; generally out of form; hard to make a case for starting out for new yard £3,000 buy in July, having been a bit disappointing for Olly Murphy; probably best watched.
11th	10 11th (10) (6/1 +29%) Of Course You Can	6 6/1(+29%)	(10) Of Course You Can 6/1, Well backed, back to form down in grade when 5l third in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Huntingdon most recent run; returning from a break; contender though slight enthusiasm concerns Sole win was over 2m5f last October; may be better for this run after 100-day break.

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19:28 Market Rasen (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A comfortable winner over this distance on his first run back from wind surgery at Worcester, ERNEST GRAY is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming and he can follow up off 4lb higher. Olivers Travels has run with credit in handicap chases over further the last twice and is comparatively well treated in this sphere. Donnie Azoff aims to rediscover the form that saw him score at Uttoxeter in May.

Although he hasn't run to his best on his last few starts, GALATA BRIDGE has his ideal conditions and is now tried in cheekpieces.

19:28 Market Rasen (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:03 Market Rasen (Class 5) 18f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/2 -54%) Sixty Plus	2.5 5/2(-54%)	(2) Sixty Plus 5/2, Keen, quickened clear with ease, well treated under penalty, improved again under positive ride when landing a handicap by 20l off 83 over 2m4f at Worcester last time; progressive; can complete hat trick Scored twice at Worcester over 2m4f last month, latterly by 20l; now 20lb higher..
2	12 2nd (12) (12/1 +40%) No Guarantee	12 12/1(+40%)	(12) No Guarantee 12/1, Too much to do behind all the way winner fourth beaten 30l in a handicap hurdle at Stratford latest; modest maiden has at least improved of late but up against it on these terms Placed for the first time when third of 11 finishers at Stratford on stable debut in June..
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 +45%) Play Pretend	6 6/1(+45%)	(5) Play Pretend 6/1, Outpaced, returned to form, aided by leaders getting racing early when landing a handicap by 1/2l off 99 over 2m at Worcester last time; may get bit further than 2m; danger up in trip Landed his second win over hurdles in a tight finish at Worcester last month..
4	11 4th (11) (15/2 +58%) Zuul	7.5 15/2(+58%)	(11) Zuul 15/2, Mistakes, stopped quickly, needed run after wind op when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Worcester latest; usually consistent; second run after wind op; usually held up; significant jockey booking; not out of it Stopped quickly on return when eighth of ten finishers at Worcester (2m7f) last month..
5th	10 5th (10) (66/1 -136%) Platenium	66 66/1(-136%)	(10) Platenium 66/1, Needed run, may have found ground a bit quick when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m1f at Cartmel last time; generally out of form; bit to find and conditions a concern once again 0-8 for Ben Pauling; 28-1, well held on stable debut at Cartmel four weeks ago..
6th	1 6th (1) (15/2 +6%) Bannister	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(1) Bannister 15/2, Keen, poorly placed in race dominated from front when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Worcester last time; inconsistent; usually held up; on last winning mark; likes the track; interesting Last of five wins was over C&D off this mark last September but last two runs moderate..
7th	3 7th (3) (9/1 +10%) Tankardstown Diva	9 9/1(+10%)	(3) Tankardstown Diva 9/1, Ran to form second beaten 7l in a beginners chase chase at Downpatrick latest; strong stayer at the trip; good mark on Irish form; off a short-break; in the mix on stable debut Makes stable debut today but she was 1-21 under rules when trained in Ireland.
8th	7 8th (7) (11/2 +61%) Matoury	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(7) Matoury 11/2, Travelled, improved aided by late faller when scored by 4 1/2l off 80 over 2m5f here penultimate start; mistakes, stopped quickly having looked a threat, suffered wound to leg, possibly made move a bit soon third beaten 31l off 87 last time; bit to find down in trip Strong-travelling sort; off the mark when winning here in June; distant third last time..
9th	4 9th (4) (11/1 -144%) Game Beaaa	11 11/1(-144%)	(4) Game Beaaa 11/1, Travelled, comfortably, improved again at favoured venue landing a handicap by 13l off 85 over 2m1f here last time; off a short-break; probably bit to come but needs it in hat trick bid Won in June in both starts after wind op; up 13lb but but course form is a massive plus..
10th	9 10th (9) (33/1 +0%) Lord Warburton	33 33/1(+0%)	(9) Lord Warburton 33/1, Below par down the field in a handicap over 10f at Beverley most recent; likes the track; good ground suits; bit to find on these terms Sole success over hurdles was over C&D last September off 3lb lower mark..
11th	8 11th (8) (33/1 +18%) Jo's Rainbow	33 33/1(+18%)	(8) Jo's Rainbow 33/1, Yard won this last year; fell in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Worcester latest before race developed; well treated on old form; market can guide on stable debut 0-10 over hurdles for Dan Skelton; makes stable debut and best watched..
12th	6 12th (6) (14/1 +0%) Bennettshill	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Bennettshill 14/1, Second beaten 29l in a novice hurdle over 2m1f here latest; returning from long layoff; longer trip a plus on handicap debut but likely to need this Well held in three starts over hurdles last autumn; off since and has had wind surgery..

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20:03 Market Rasen (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

A hefty 20lb rise will make life tougher for SIXTY PLUS after scoring at Worcester last month, but he could not have done it any easier the last twice and a slight drop in trip may suit as he attempts to complete the hat-trick. A revelation on the back of wind surgery, Game Beaaa arrives with claims after successive wins here, while Play Pretend looks to build upon a narrow victory at Worcester, for which he has a 2lb rise to deal with.

This contest may be dominated by the three who won last time out, with preference for GAME BEAAA (nap). Sixty Plus is second choice.

20:03 Market Rasen (Class 5) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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