Newbury Races & Results Tomform Sunday 17th April 2022

There were 52 Races on Sunday 17th April 2022 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Ffos Las, 8 races at Cork, 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Market Rasen, 8 races at Newbury, 7 races at Plumpton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 17th April 2022

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

13:40 Newbury Maiden (Class 4) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Holguin (3.5/1 -17%)
Holguin

3.5/1(-17%)
(4) Holguin 3.5/1, Foaled March 24. 21,000 gns foal, £58,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Captain's Bar. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to useful 1m winner (probably stayed 1¾m) Hovering. Yard won this with subsequent Coventry scorer Berkshire Shadow last year. Got to be respected.
2
2nd (2) Commander Straker (18/1 +18%)
Commander Straker

18/1(+18%)
(2) Commander Straker 18/1, Foaled March 27. £68,000 yearling, Kodi Bear colt. Dam, 7f/1m winner, half-sister to smart 6f winner Katla.
3
3rd (6) Redemption Time (0.91/1 +9%)
Redemption Time

0.91/1(+9%)
(6) Redemption Time 0.91/1, Foaled March 6. £220,000 yearling, Harry Angel colt. Half-brother to useful 1¼m winner Secret Box. Dam 6f-1m winner out of Prix de Diane winner Confidential Lady. Yard in form and couple of 2-y-o runners have shown up well. Lots to like.
4
4th (7) What A Dude (14/1 +44%)
What A Dude

14/1(+44%)
(7) What A Dude 14/1, Foaled January 24. Kessaar gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 1¼m), half-sister to smart/ungenuine 11f-2m winner Blakeney Point. Mixed pedigree and already gelded but he's one of the oldest in the line-up.
5th
5th (3) Dunnington Lad (40/1 -82%)
Dunnington Lad

40/1(-82%)
(3) Dunnington Lad 40/1, Foaled April 1. £16,000 yearling, Camacho colt. Dam US 5.5f (including at 2 yrs) winner. Wears tongue strap. In good hands and no surprise if he's ready to roll with a big run.
6th
6th (5) Manwhothinkshecan (16/1 +11%)
Manwhothinkshecan

16/1(+11%)
(5) Manwhothinkshecan 16/1, Foaled January 10. £85,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner colt. Dam, 5f winner who stayed 7f, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Orlaith, out of unraced half-sister to high-class winner up to 1m Toormore. Early foal and plenty of appeal on paper.
7th
7th (1) Backing Ballymore (5/1 -11%)
Backing Ballymore

5/1(-11%)
(1) Backing Ballymore 5/1, Foaled March 8. 155,000 gns yearling, Acclamation colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Knocklane Lass. Top yard have had a couple of impressive 2-y-o winners first time out and he's got to be on the radar.
LTO Selection:

13:40 Newbury Maiden (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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


14:11 Newbury Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(9) The Notorious Rbg (5/1 -67%)
The Notorious Rbg

5/1(-67%)
(9) The Notorious Rbg 5/1, Iffraaj filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including winner up to 1m Crazy Horse and 7f winner Richard Pankhurst, both smart. Dam 1m winner. Obvious paper appeal.
1
1st (4) First Nightingale (3.5/1 +13%)
First Nightingale

3.5/1(+13%)
(4) First Nightingale 3.5/1, Half-sister to 5f winner Fuddled and useful 2-y-o 7f winner (stays 1¼m) Nazuna. Dam once-raced sister to winner up to 10.3f Astrology and 1¼m-1½m winner Sandro Botticelli (both smart). Lots to like on paper.
2
2nd (5) One Morning (2.75/1 +69%)
One Morning

2.75/1(+69%)
(5) One Morning 2.75/1, Gleneagles filly. Sister to 1¾m winner Immortal Beloved and closely related to several winners, including very smart 2-y-o 1m winner Gan Amhras. Dam 8.4f winner.
3
3rd (8) Spanish (5/1 +0%)
Spanish

5/1(+0%)
(8) Spanish 5/1, 135,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega filly. Half-sister to useful 6f winner Coill Avon. Dam winner up to 1m (Park Express Stakes and also 2-y-o 6f winner). Wears tongue strap and trainer's newcomers command respect.
4
4th (1) Best Wishes (11/1 +56%)
Best Wishes

11/1(+56%)
(1) Best Wishes 11/1, Half-sister to 6f (including at 2 yrs) winner Dark Regard. Dam, French/German 6f/6.5f winner (including at 2 yrs), out of winning close relative of smart sprinter Tickled Pink.
5th
5th (6) Pink Carnation (8/1 +50%)
Pink Carnation

8/1(+50%)
(6) Pink Carnation 8/1, 42,000 gns foal, Territories filly. Closely related to 7f-10.7f winner Spirituoso and half-sister to useful 1m-13f winner Red Force One and 1m winner Ragazza. Stable can boast fine record with newcomers.
6th
6th (2) Ciao Adios (20/1 +0%)
Ciao Adios

20/1(+0%)
(2) Ciao Adios 20/1, The Gurkha filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Khafoo Shememi. Yard in really good form.
7th
7th (7) Selene's Dream (16/1 -14%)
Selene's Dream

16/1(-14%)
(7) Selene's Dream 16/1, Dark Angel filly. Half-sister to smart 5f-6f winner Tone The Barone, useful winner up to 5.5f Mrs Gallagher and useful winner up to 6f Chasing Dreams.
LTO Selection:

14:11 Newbury Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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


14:46 Newbury Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) Razeyna (7/1 -27%)
Razeyna

7/1(-27%)
(7) Razeyna 7/1, Kodiac filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Bayroot. Highly respected on debut.
2
2nd (5) Lady Eros (6/1 -167%)
Lady Eros

6/1(-167%)
(5) Lady Eros 6/1, $345,000 yearling, €224,000 2-y-o (private), War Front filly. Sister to several winners, including smart 5f-6f winner Alkaraama and useful 2-y-o winners King Neptune and Faydhan. Dam unraced. Likely type for leading yard.
3
3rd (8) Whitebeam (5/1 +17%)
Whitebeam

5/1(+17%)
(8) Whitebeam 5/1, Caravaggio filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Lucid Dreamer. Dam, 5.7f/6f winner, half-sister to St Leger winner Logician out of useful 1m/8.3f winner Scuffle.
4
4th (9) Zenga (1.5/1 +25%)
Zenga

1.5/1(+25%)
(9) Zenga 1.5/1, 80,000 gns foal, £90,000 yearling, Lope De Vega filly. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner (stayed 10.3f) Ricetta. One to note on debut.
5th
5th (1) Adela Of Champagne (9/1 +36%)
Adela Of Champagne

9/1(+36%)
(1) Adela Of Champagne 9/1, Kingman filly. Dam 1m winner (including in France) who stayed 1¼m. Yard newcomers often better for a run.
6th
6th (3) Dark Island Star (22/1 +56%)
Dark Island Star

22/1(+56%)
(3) Dark Island Star 22/1, £20,000 yearling, Caravaggio filly. Closely related to 6f-1m winner Make A Wish and half-sister to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Star Seeking.
7th
7th (4) I'll Be There (9/1 +36%)
I'll Be There

9/1(+36%)
(4) I'll Be There 9/1, 20,000 gns yearling, Starspangledbanner filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 1m-1½m winner Zambeasy and 1¼m-2m winner Rutherglen. Dam 1¼m-11.6f winner.
8th
8th (6) Queen Of Navarre (12/1 +14%)
Queen Of Navarre

12/1(+14%)
(6) Queen Of Navarre 12/1, £48,000 yearling, Bated Breath filly. Dam twice-raced half-sister to useful 7f-9.4f winner Duchess Andorra.
9th
9th (2) Contessa Verde (100/1 +0%)
Contessa Verde

100/1(+0%)
(2) Contessa Verde 100/1, Intello filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Abbey Heights. Wears hood.
LTO Selection:

14:46 Newbury Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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15:21 Newbury Maiden (Class 4) 10f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (10) Life Of Dreams (0.8/1 +47%)
Life Of Dreams

0.8/1(+47%)
(10) Life Of Dreams 0.8/1, Dubawi filly. Dam winner up to 1¾m (including Lancashire Oaks/Lillie Langtry Stakes, and 2-y-o 1m winner). Eye-catching pedigree, so she merits serious consideration for yard among the winners.
2
2nd (14) Spyfall (80/1 -60%)
Spyfall

80/1(-60%)
(14) Spyfall 80/1, Iffraaj filly. Dam, winner up to 12.4f, sister to useful 13.3f winner Galmarley. Bred to be no back number but market can guide.
3
3rd (15) Suzy's Shoes (10/1 +9%)
Suzy's Shoes

10/1(+9%)
(15) Suzy's Shoes 10/1, Twice-raced filly. 6/1, Much better effort when fourth of 8 in maiden at Goodwood (8f, good to firm). Off 7 months. Up in trip. Place claims.
4
4th (6) Discretion (10/1 -25%)
Discretion

10/1(-25%)
(6) Discretion 10/1, Showed promise when fifth of 13 in minor event at Salisbury (8f, soft, 9/2) on debut. Off 6 months but seems sure to do better now up in trip.
5th
5th (13) Ring Fenced (25/1 +24%)
Ring Fenced

25/1(+24%)
(13) Ring Fenced 25/1, Haafhd filly. Dam, 1¼m winner who stayed 1½m, half-sister to smart 11f-1¾m winner Ranch Hand out of useful 1¾m winner Victoria Montoya. Yard can ready them so newcomer is worth a second look.
6th
6th (1) Atlantis (7.5/1 -150%)
Atlantis

7.5/1(-150%)
(1) Atlantis 7.5/1, 260,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars filly. Half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Shine So Bright and useful 8.5f winner Amboseli. Dam winner up to 1¼m. Lots to like on paper and in top hands. Interesting.
7th
7th (12) Perfect Alibi (9/1 -38%)
Perfect Alibi

9/1(-38%)
(12) Perfect Alibi 9/1, Le Havre filly. Dam, 1½m-1¾m winner, half-sister to smart 1¼m-1½m winner Bold Sniper. Of obvious interest on debut, especially if market vibes are positive.
8th
8th (11) Pawapuri (12/1 -20%)
Pawapuri

12/1(-20%)
(11) Pawapuri 12/1, Golden Horn filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 1m-1¼m winner Peter The Great and 2-y-o 6f winner Sicilia, both useful. Makes plenty of appeal and in very good hands. Considered.
9th
9th (8) Gold Charm (200/1 -100%)
Gold Charm

200/1(-100%)
(8) Gold Charm 200/1, Twice-raced filly. 18/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Nottingham (8.3f, good). Off 6 months. Hooded for 1st time with work to do.
10th
10th (2) Banned (18/1 -13%)
Banned

18/1(-13%)
(2) Banned 18/1, Encouraging fifth of 12 in maiden (16/1) at Nottingham (8.3f, good) on debut. Off 6 months but likely to improve.
11th
11th (5) Dancing Tango (50/1 -52%)
Dancing Tango

50/1(-52%)
(5) Dancing Tango 50/1, Camelot filly. Sister to 1¼m-1½m winner Dancing Approach. Appeals on breeding, so debutante is no forlorn hope.
12th
12th (3) Baroque Star (28/1 -12%)
Baroque Star

28/1(-12%)
(3) Baroque Star 28/1, Twice-raced filly, better effort when third of 9 in minor event at this course (8f, heavy) 176 days ago. Up in trip and can't be ruled out.
13th
13th (9) Hermonie (150/1 -50%)
Hermonie

150/1(-50%)
(9) Hermonie 150/1, Alhebayeb filly. Dam, 13.3f winner, half-sister to useful 6f winner Siculi. Others newcomers appeal more on this occasion.
14th
14th (4) Craft In Silk (66/1 +0%)
Craft In Silk

66/1(+0%)
(4) Craft In Silk 66/1, 52,000 gns yearling, Mastercraftsman filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 1m winner Rashke and 2-y-o 6f winner Next Life. Dam 9.5f-1½m (Ribblesdale Stakes) winner. Bred to be no back number but market can guide.
15th
15th (7) Flora Macdonald (150/1 -127%)
Flora Macdonald

150/1(-127%)
(7) Flora Macdonald 150/1, Gleneagles filly. Closely related to smart 1¼m-1¾m winner Mekong and 1¾m-18.4f winner Cochise and half-sister to 1½m-13f winner Pow Wow. Dam 1½m winner who stayed 2m. Wears hood. Market should prove a good indicator for newcomer.
LTO Selection:

15:21 Newbury Maiden (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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15:56 Newbury Stakes (Class 3) 10f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(5) West Wind Blows (20/1 +60%)
West Wind Blows

20/1(+60%)
(5) West Wind Blows 20/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Newcastle (1¼m) in December. That bare form is nothing to get too excited about but there's definitely more to come from him.
1
1st (4) Walk Of Stars (0.8/1 -10%)
Walk Of Stars

0.8/1(-10%)
(4) Walk Of Stars 0.8/1, Confirmed debut promise when comfortably seeing off 10 rivals in 1m Nottingham maiden last backend. Sure to be suited by 1¼m. Hafit has to be considered the yard first string but he's a very useful prospect in own right.
2
2nd (3) Hafit (1.25/1 +29%)
Hafit

1.25/1(+29%)
(3) Hafit 1.25/1, Superbly-bred £2.1m colt who made a winning start on Newmarket's July course last August. Better form at listed/Group 3 level on his 2 subsequent starts and appeals as very much the type to do improve again at 3. Hard to beat.
3
3rd (1) Berkshire Rebel (14/1 -40%)
Berkshire Rebel

14/1(-40%)
(1) Berkshire Rebel 14/1, Successful debut in 1m Goodwood maiden last August. Ran well up in grade when fifth of 9 to Goldspur in 1¼m Zetland Stakes at Newmarket on final start but the reopposing Hafit was just over 3 lengths ahead of him in third.,
LTO Selection:

15:56 Newbury Stakes (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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16:31 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) Ahorsewithnoname (0.91/1 +44%)
Ahorsewithnoname

0.91/1(+44%)
(7) Ahorsewithnoname 0.91/1, Useful novice hurdler for current yard this season, including second in Dawn Run at Cheltenham last month. Progressive on Flat for Brian Ellison in 2019 and very interesting back on the level under Ryan Moore.
2
2nd (8) Auriferous (2.75/1 +58%)
Auriferous

2.75/1(+58%)
(8) Auriferous 2.75/1, Finally came good in Southwell novice on his reappearance in March and ran well when stepped up to 2m for the first time at Kempton since, finishing second to the progressive Bandinelli. Should give a good account.
3
3rd (3) Inchicore (7.5/1 +17%)
Inchicore

7.5/1(+17%)
(3) Inchicore 7.5/1, Useful filly who was placed in listed company in France on her final outing last year. Steps up in trip for her reappearance. No surprise to see her go well under Tom Marquand.
4
4th (2) Merveillo (33/1 -106%)
Merveillo

33/1(-106%)
(2) Merveillo 33/1, Useful performer for Christophe Ferland in France, including a Toulouse listed win last summer. Betting the best guide to expectations for new connections after 9 months off but his stable has been in good form over jumps. Goes without the blinkers and tongue tie he wore in France.
5th
5th (6) Master Milliner (9/1 -64%)
Master Milliner

9/1(-64%)
(6) Master Milliner 9/1, Resumed his progression with a pair of York wins last summer, taking his 2m record to a very healthy 4-6. Another 8 lb higher now but he's capable when fresh (won on last year's reappearance) and merits plenty of respect.
6th
6th (5) Hiroshima (25/1 +24%)
Hiroshima

25/1(+24%)
(5) Hiroshima 25/1, Winner over 2m at Ascot last May but seen just twice since, dropping away quickly on his Kempton return last month. Can only be watched after that.
7th
7th (4) Imperium (18/1 -80%)
Imperium

18/1(-80%)
(4) Imperium 18/1, Five-time Kempton winner but well held in this contest on his 2021 reappearance and does need to prove he's as effective on turf as AW.
LTO Selection:

16:31 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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17:05 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Blue De Vega (50/1 -150%)
Blue De Vega

50/1(-150%)
(3) Blue De Vega 50/1, Scored twice last year but not seen since November and reappears on a stiff-looking mark. Tongue strap back on.
2
2nd (2) Mountain Peak (28/1 -75%)
Mountain Peak

28/1(-75%)
(2) Mountain Peak 28/1, Suited by a return to patient tactics when getting up in the dying strides at Ascot in July. However, well below form last 3 starts and has fair bit to prove now.
3
3rd (5) Digital (1.88/1 +37%)
Digital

1.88/1(+37%)
(5) Digital 1.88/1, Posted career best when resuming winning ways in 6-runner handicap at Southwell (5f) 54 days ago. 5 lb rise fair and looks sure to go well again.
4
4th (7) Global Prospector (6.5/1 -18%)
Global Prospector

6.5/1(-18%)
(7) Global Prospector 6.5/1, Had a terrific 2021, scoring 4 times (at up to 5.7f) and finding further improvement when close second at Sandown (5.1f) when last seen in August. Must be respected on return to action.
5th
5th (6) Mine's A Double (1.88/1 +6%)
Mine's A Double

1.88/1(+6%)
(6) Mine's A Double 1.88/1, Won all 3 starts thus far, improving again when bagging his first handicap at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in September. 6 lb higher now but every chance he has to more offer yet.
6th
6th (4) Dubai Station (12/1 -9%)
Dubai Station

12/1(-9%)
(4) Dubai Station 12/1, Succession of near misses in minor events last summer but did win first time up in 2020 and is worth a check in the market on return/handicap debut here.
7th
7th (1) Significantly (5/1 +0%)
Significantly

5/1(+0%)
(1) Significantly 5/1, Won back-to-back Ascot handicaps over this trip last summer and largely acquitted himself well in higher grade subsequently. Not ruled out on return to action.
LTO Selection:

17:05 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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17:40 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (8) Whoputfiftyinyou (1.88/1 +53%)
Whoputfiftyinyou

1.88/1(+53%)
(8) Whoputfiftyinyou 1.88/1, Scopey colt who won both starts last season, grinding it out under a penalty at Kempton 6 months ago. Sure to be well suited by this longer trip, and worth a chance to make a successful return.
2
2nd (4) Private Signal (3/1 -9%)
Private Signal

3/1(-9%)
(4) Private Signal 3/1, Didn’t have to improve much to land odds in straightforward fashion Leicester last June, then found it all to much in the Superlative Stakes at Newmarket 9 months ago. Off since but may yet do better.
3
3rd (1) Bosh (4.5/1 +68%)
Bosh

4.5/1(+68%)
(1) Bosh 4.5/1, Progressive last season but signed off with a poor run in a York nursery. Significant that he was 11/4 that day, however, so this mark is perhaps not beyond him.
4
4th (10) Dayman (16/1 +0%)
Dayman

16/1(+0%)
(10) Dayman 16/1, Much improved when comfortably taking 12-runner novice at Wolverhampton in March and can have a line put through his latest effort (badly hampered) at the same track. Remains with potential.
4
4th (7) Atheby (25/1 +62%)
Atheby

25/1(+62%)
(7) Atheby 25/1, Fairly useful colt who was out of his depth at Chelmsford last time and looks vulnerable from a stiff mark back in handicap company.
6th
6th (2) My Little Tip (5/1 +50%)
My Little Tip

5/1(+50%)
(2) My Little Tip 5/1, Completed a hat-trick when landing a 5-runner nursery at Catterick when last seen 7 months ago. Moore booked for reappearance and might not have finished improving.
7th
7th (5) Honky Tonk Man (9/1 -38%)
Honky Tonk Man

9/1(-38%)
(5) Honky Tonk Man 9/1, Impressive in landing both starts on the AW since a low-key debut at this track. Something up his sleeve when last seen at Newcastle in November, so he can make his presence felt if he's as good on turf.
LTO Selection:

17:40 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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