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.
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Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Epic Poet has solid claims if reproducing his second in a Group 2 at York in May. Candleford landed a Listed contest over 1m4f at Beverley last month and could also feature representing last year's winning yard, but it could pay to stick with the progressive PINHOLE. The son of Frankel built on a respectable effort in the Queen's Vase at Ascot with a facile victory back at the same track on his handicap debut and has plenty of scope for further improvement at this higher level.

All of them bring interest but this Geoffrey Freer may be decided by further improvement from the 3yos PINHOLE and Nightime Dancer.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

RHYTHM N HOOVES bounced back to something like his best when caught close home at Ascot last time. This looks less competitive and Robert Cowell's charge is taken to confirm running with King Of Stars (third). That was the latter's seasonal reappearance, so he could prove a more potent force on this occasion, while it would be no surprise if Getreadytorumble has more to offer off his current mark off the back of finishing a creditable second at Goodwood.

The 3yos Getreadytorumble and STAR CHORUS could be the pair to focus on, although last year's winner Faustus is respected.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

CLASSIC arrives at the top of his game, having landed a tough contest at Sandown before just missing out in the International at Ascot. Beaten only a neck by the subsequent Stewards' Cup winner Two Tribes last time, a similar effort from Richard Hannon's charge may well prove good enough in this company. Jumby will be winning soon based on his recent placed efforts and looks more favourably handicapped than the likes of Cracking Gold and Havana Pusey.

While most come with reasonable each-way claims, the two most persuasive candidates are CRACKING GOLD (nap) and Classic.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

William Haggas can enhance his good record in this race with the recent Bunbury Cup winner MORE THUNDER. That was the progressive colt's third win from just four starts since moving yards and he looks ready for a crack at this level. The class-dropping Spy Chief is also open to improvement regarding the distance and merits serious thought, while Lennox Stakes winner Witness Stand also rates a key player. The first two home in the Hackwood over 6f here, Rage Of Bamby and King's Gamble, add further spice to a strong renewal.

Lightly raced KING'S GAMBLE may emerge on top in the host of strong contenders which also includes Spy Chief and More Thunder.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

As a half-brother to five winners, including Fillies' Mile winner Quadrilateral, there is a lot like about the pedigree of SLIGHT OF FOOT, who debuts for high-profile connections and could make a big impact on his racecourse debut. Richard Hannon also introduces a notable type in the form of Law Court, while betting market support for Edwin Hubble, a half-brother to an Australian Group 1 winner, would also be highly noteworthy. Nova Centauri is another with a captivating profile to bear in mind.

The well-bred VENETIAN PRINCE showed promise in a hot maiden at Newmarket's July meeting and can put that experience to good use.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Three-year-old's have won both renewals of this contest and that trend could continue courtesy of AL WASL STORM. Outclassed in both the Derby and the Queen's Vase, Owen Burrows' colt now goes handicapping from what looks a workable mark. Renato bumped into an improver at Southwell latest so must be of real interest, as is the case with Byblos, who didn't need to come out of first gear to break his maiden tag recently.

Al Wasl Storm and Byblos are fascinating but RESPIRO SOLITARIO might just have enough improvement in him still.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

It is impossible to rule out any of these, so only a tentative vote can go to SKIMMER. Now two from two having after winning at Kempton last month, Harry Charlton's colt could be a cut above in time and this lofty opening mark might not stop him. Organ completed a hat-trick at Goodwood in June so remains of interest, despite a further 5lb rise, while Night Step seeks a hat-trick of his own having won at Lingfield and Newmarket recently. The unbeaten Hopewell Rock hasn't been seen since last October and the market can guide.

This is a field to be highly enthusiastic about from top to bottom but SKIMMER left a striking impression with his two wins.
Ths is the racecard key.
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