14:05 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 13f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (15/2 +25%) Not So Sleepy		7.5 15/2(+25%)																															(1) Not So Sleepy 15/2, Useful dual-purpose performer who was third in the Cesarewitch (18f) when last seen on the Flat nearly a year ago, making the frame for the third time in the race. However, well held over hurdles on his last 2 starts and will need to return at his best after 6 months off. Can go well fresh and the testing ground is probably okay, particularly back down in trip.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/2 +25%) Salt Bay		4.5 9/2(+25%)																															(2) Salt Bay 9/2, Won 1m Haydock maiden on his debut before taking a big step forward when third in Criterium International at Saint-Cloud next time. Hasn't gone on as hoped in a pair of listed races this year, but it remains early days so he could yet do better as he goes up in distance. Close third in a Group 1 in France (1m, heavy) as 2yo; not so good in Listed races as 3yo.
3	7 3rd (7) (15/2 -36%) Laafi		7.5 15/2(-36%)																															(7) Laafi 15/2, Left debut form well behind when landing a Nottingham maiden (8.3f) last autumn. Made a promising reappearance when fourth in Lingfield Derby Trial (12f), but finished down the field on handicap debut at Royal Ascot when last seen (gelded since). Needs to get back on the up. Unexposed 3yo from a top yard; something to prove but he has to be given a close look.
4	4 4th (4) (5/1 -25%) Sea King		5 5/1(-25%)																															(4) Sea King 5/1, Remains lightly raced for his age and ran up to his best when winning at Goodwood (12f) in August, ridden more positively. Well backed on his next outing but raced too freely at Haydock (14f) last time. No surprise to see him get back on track. Won at Goodwood (1m4f; made all, four ran) on soft; needs to bounce back from Haydock flop.
5th	3 5th (3) (7/1 +22%) Get Shirty		7 7/1(+22%)																															(3) Get Shirty 7/1, Enjoyed an excellent 2022, including wins in Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot and Old Newton Cup at Haydock. However, after a spell in Meydan earlier this year he has yet to hit top form back in Britain. Dropping in the weights but others preferred. Hasn't been at his best in Britain in 2023; first run on soft this year does not persuade.
6th	6 6th (6) (11/2 +31%) Oneforthegutter		5.5 11/2(+31%)																															(6) Oneforthegutter 11/2, Won for the first time since debut when successful at Ascot (12f) in July, suited by the step up in trip, but below form in cheekpieces on his next 2 starts. However, with the headgear left off he was only narrowly denied in the Mallard at Doncaster (14.5f) 8 days ago. Respected. 33-1 when short-headed in seven-runner race at Doncaster (14.5f, soft) eight days ago.
7th	5 7th (5) (3/1 +0%) Valsad		3 3/1(+0%)																															(5) Valsad 3/1, After 3 months off from his disappointing reappearance, resumed his progress when second at this course (12f) in August before going one better at Southwell 10 days ago. Could still have more to offer back up in trip and he's a major player. Best form last season came over 1m6f on soft; doing well over 1m4f lately.

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14:05 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 13f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Rain-affected conditions could help SALT BAY recapture his sparkle because he made the frame in the Group 1 Criterium International on heavy ground as a two-year-old so a mark of 105 could be lenient for his handicap debut. Like the selection, Laafi began the season in a Classic trial and he has been gelded after a lacklustre Royal Ascot display. Valsad justified favouritism at Southwell's Racing League fixture and should have more to offer. Sea King was disappointing in the Old Borough Cup but will appreciate the slower surface, while Oneforthegutter almost sprung a surprise in last week's Mallard.

VALSAD has shown improved form on his last 2 starts, getting back to winning ways at Southwell 10 days ago, and he remains lightly raced at this sort of trip. The 4-y-o is taken to see off the challenge of Oneforthegutter, who produced his best effort of the season when runner-up at Doncaster last time. Sea King also merits consideration.

It's a small but fascinating field. Veteran NOT SO SLEEPY could prove a handful and is preferred to Oneforthegutter and Valsad.

14:05 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:40 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (3/1 +10%) Balance Play		3 3/1(+10%)																															(4) Balance Play 3/1, Firmly on the up when landing handicaps at Chester (1¼m, good) in June and Glorious Goodwood (11f, soft) in August. Possibly found the ground too quick when down the field at York's Ebor meeting and taken to bounce back with a bang here. No-show as favourite over 1m4f at York in hat-trick bid latest; plenty to like before that.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/2 -38%) Totnes		5.5 11/2(-38%)																															(7) Totnes 11/2, Three AW wins this year and showed she's equally as effective on turf when scooting 3 lengths clear at Chepstow (1¼m, good) last month. Hit with an 8 lb rise for that and hasn't encountered ground as soft as this before. Up another 8lb but a rising force who has to be in serious calculations in hat-trick bid.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/1 -10%) Toshizou		11 11/1(-10%)																															(6) Toshizou 11/1, Useful operator for Joseph O'Brien and not far off that level for new yard, finishing a creditable seventh in the Old Newton Cup at Haydock in July. Caught wide and probably best forgiven last month's run at the York Ebor meeting. Has a reduced mark to work with and he's effective in the mud. 1m4f on last two starts; competitive mark if back to best 2023 form; probably acts on soft.
4	5 4th (5) (3/1 +50%) Mustazeed		3 3/1(+50%)																															(5) Mustazeed 3/1, Improved when winning C&D handicaps (heavy/good to firm) in the spring on his first 2 outings for Harry Eustace. Never involved on hat-trick attempt at Sandown in July but respected at a venue which clearly suits. Two wins from off the pace in large-field 1m2f handicaps here this spring; one run since.
5th	1 5th (1) (10/1 -25%) Certain Lad		10 10/1(-25%)																															(1) Certain Lad 10/1, Group 3 winner in 2020 and still capable of very useful form, finishing a creditable second of 14 in Sandown handicap over this trip last month. Effective in the mud. Each-way claims again. None too consistent nowadays and has not won for three years but 2nd at Sandown last time.
6th	3 6th (3) (11/2 +54%) Millebosc		5.5 11/2(+54%)																															(3) Millebosc 11/2, Smart as a 3yo when trained in France. Shaped well when a running-on seventh of 18 in the John Smith's Cup at York on second start for this yard in July but needs to shrug off a couple of disappointing runs since. Initial encouragement for new yard led only to backward steps on last two outings.
7th	8 7th (8) (14/1 -100%) Le Mans		14 14/1(-100%)																															(8) Le Mans 14/1, Winner of 2 of her 3 starts, finishing with a flourish to lead in the closing stages on her 1¼m Salisbury handicap debut (good to firm) 16 days ago. Testing ground an unknown but it's likely her best days are ahead of her. Won two of three starts, latest a 1m2f handicap; 6lb higher but surely has more to give.
8th	2 8th (2) (8/1 -7%) Gaassee		8 8/1(-7%)																															(2) Gaassee 8/1, Back on to form when fourth over 1½mat Haydock (Old Newton Cup) and Ascot in July. Not at best when only sixth at Sandown back down at this trip 3 weeks ago but he's proven in the mud and is capable of bouncing back for yard which won this with Ilaraab in these silks in 2020. Never dangerous when dropped back to 1m2f for latest outing, albeit slowly away.

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14:40 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Totnes is now 8lb higher than for last month's Chepstow success but the progressive daughter of Kingman merits respect, as does Balance Play, who could bounce back having been well held in a warm heritage handicap at York's Ebor Festival. However, the pair have each endured a harder campaign than LE MANS, who was able to shrug off an opening mark of 78 when winning at Salisbury. A 6lb rise is unlikely to halt further progress and the unexposed Kodiac filly gets the nod.

Ralph Beckett's BALANCE PLAY is taken to resume his progression back on a softer surface. There should be more to come from fellow 3-y-o Le Mans who is second choice ahead of Gaassee, who has a good record in the mud.

Mustazeed looks best of the older options. However, the 3yos have potential and BALANCE PLAY (nap) can bounce back from York.

14:40 Newbury Handicap (Class 2) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:15 Newbury Group 2 (Class 1) 6f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/4 +65%) Array		1.75 7/4(+65%)																															(2) Array 7/4, Off the mark at the third attempt when easily landing odds in 6-runner novice at Newmarket (6f, good, 2/13). Not far behind Seven Questions when close third in Sirenia Stakes at Kempton (6f, 11/8) 14 days ago and should be in the mix again. Nicely bred and improving colt; form stacks up well; ran well in AW Group 3 last time.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/2 +0%) Mister Sketch		2.5 5/2(+0%)																															(4) Mister Sketch 5/2, Territories colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Rimth. Confirmed debut promise when winning novice at Salisbury in impressive fashion. That wide-margin win is backed up by the clock and he rates a smart prospect. Close second over C&D then scored by wide margin at Salisbury; promising colt.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/1 -75%) Seven Questions		7 7/1(-75%)																															(7) Seven Questions 7/1, Useful gelding who completed hat-trick on nursery debut at Leicester and further improvement when placed in better company since, just denied in Group 3 at Kempton 2 weeks ago. Shortlist material. Consistent and steadily progressive; ties in with Matters Most and Array; solid claims.
4	8 4th (8) (14/1 +65%) Spanish Phoenix		14 14/1(+65%)																															(8) Spanish Phoenix 14/1, Leicester maiden winner but limitations exposed in Group company since. The 7f trip may partly excuse last two efforts; still unexposed at sprint distances.
5th	1 5th (1) (5/1 +17%) Haatem		5 5/1(+17%)																															(1) Haatem 5/1, Bath maiden winner who backed up his Coventry effort when runner-up in the Group 2 Superlative Stakes at Newmarket (7f). Went one better in Vintage Stakes at Goodwood but disappointed in Gimcrack at York since. Looks vulnerable under a penalty. Solid performer until form dipped in the Gimcrack; landed the Vintage two starts ago.
6th	3 6th (3) (8/1 +11%) Matters Most		8 8/1(+11%)																															(3) Matters Most 8/1, 500,000 gns yearling who has won 5f Salisbury novice and 6f Windsor nursery. Took form to another level when runner-up in listed event at Ripon last month but more needed again at this level. Largely progressive; good second in Ripon Listed most recently; could go well again.

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15:15 Newbury Group 2 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Haatem failed to back up his Vintage Stakes win when down the field in the Gimcrack, but he sets the standard on official ratings and looks set to go well under his penalty. Array (third) is fancied to reverse Sirenia Stakes form with Seven Questions (second), but the vote goes to MISTER SKETCH. The form of his recent Salisbury romp is up for debate, but he has been bought by Wathnan Racing since and the fact he is pitched in at the deep end straight away might be indicative of the esteem in which he is held.

Not the strongest of renewals but MISTER SKETCH looked potentially smart when a wide-margin winner at Salisbury so could be the way to go. There wasn't much between Seven Questions and Array when placed in the Sirenia Stakes at Kempton 2 weeks ago and they head the dangers.

Well-bred Juddmonte colt ARRAY gets the percentage call. Seven Questions is second choice ahead of Mister Sketch.

15:15 Newbury Group 2 (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:50 Newbury Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6/1 +0%) Feigning Madness		6 6/1(+0%)																															(4) Feigning Madness 6/1, Foaled March 2. 170,000 gns yearling, Ulysses colt. Half-brother to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Dance In The Grass. Dam, 11f-1½m winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 1m winner (stayed 1½m) Rasmy. Newcomer who makes plenty of appeal on paper. 170,000gns yearling; half-brother to 7f 2yo winner Dance In The Grass (RPR 102).
2	6 2nd (6) (4/1 +33%) New Chelsea		4 4/1(+33%)																															(6) New Chelsea 4/1, New Bay colt who produced a promising first effort when fourth at Newmarket in August. Unable to build on that at Wolverhampton next time but was seemingly still in need of the experience and remains capable of better. Minor honours at Newmarket (7f, good; rallied) and Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW; made most).
3	1 3rd (1) (28/1 +30%) Break The Bank		28 28/1(+30%)																															(1) Break The Bank 28/1, 350,000 gns yearling, Invincible Spirit colt. Shaped with clear promise when sixth of 11 on his Newmarket debut but ran to only a similar level faced with softer ground at Ffos Las (7.4f) next time and is possibly more a nursery type. Rallying sixth at Newmarket (7f) but Ffos Las run (7.3f, good to soft) was disappointing.
4	5 4th (5) (6/4 -20%) National Interest		1.5 6/4(-20%)																															(5) National Interest 6/4, €800,000 Kingman colt who made a highly promising start to his career when finding only one of his compatriots just too good in a Deauville maiden (7f, good) last month, keeping on. Will improve and holds leading claims. 13-10 favourite, promising second of ten in newcomers race at Deauville (7f, good to soft).
5th	2 5th (2) (10/1 +44%) Detroit Lion		10 10/1(+44%)																															(2) Detroit Lion 10/1, Foaled February 10. €36,000 foal, €87,000 yearling, Awtaad colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 6f Ancient Times and 1¼m winner Saffran. Needs a market check. 87,000euros yearling; by Awtaad; half-brother to winners Ancient Times (5f-6f; RPR 97).
6th	7 6th (7) (11/4 -10%) Trafalgar Square		2.75 11/4(-10%)																															(7) Trafalgar Square 11/4, 600,000 gns Too Darn Hot half-brother to smart winner up to 7f Age of Kings. Dam winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 1m winner) who stayed 1½m. Shaped with plenty of encouragement when fourth in a C&D novice back in July and is sure to improve. 3-1 from 9-2 for C&D novice (good) two months ago, racing second long way before outgunned.
7th	8 7th (8) (100/1 -52%) Carmarthen		100 100/1(-52%)																															(8) Carmarthen 100/1, Well held in a pair of maidens 3 months apart. Modest form at Doncaster (6.5f) in June and not so good at Kempton (7f) ten days ago.

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15:50 Newbury Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

NATIONAL INTEREST, who cost 800,000 euros as a yearling, only found one too good in a valuable race at Deauville on his debut last month. The son of Kingman should only improve for that experience and could be hard to beat if doing so. New Chelsea and Trafalgar Square are others with valid form claims, while Feigning Madness is the pick of the newcomers.

NATIONAL INTEREST is clearly held in high regard (holds an entry in the Futurity Trophy) and, having shown bags of ability when runner-up in a Deauville maiden on his debut last month, there's no real urge to take him on in his bid to go one better. Trafalgar Square made a pleasing start to his career over C&D back in July and is second choice, with Feigning Madness clear pick of the newcomers before market clues.

Haggas-trained NATIONAL INTEREST can emerge on top, having been runner-up when he chased a big prize at Deauville first time out.

15:50 Newbury Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:25 Newbury Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/2 -17%) Pearle D'or		3.5 7/2(-17%)																															(5) Pearle D'or 7/2, Better than ever since refitted in a hood, scoring at Ascot (7f) in July before close third of 12 at Chepstow (7f) last month. Strong-travelling sort who may do better still. Has won on soft ground so big shout. In good form since returned to 7f and may have more to offer; solid chance.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/1 +45%) Scholarship		11 11/1(+45%)																															(7) Scholarship 11/1, Made a successful return in the mud over C&D in April but not in the same form on his 4 outings since, tried in blinkers over C&D last time. Hard to warm to Won over C&D in April; not in anything like the same form since.
3	2 3rd (2) (13/2 +28%) Embrace		6.5 13/2(+28%)																															(2) Embrace 13/2, Got off the mark at Wolverhampton (7f) last November but has failed to go on since returning with an excellent fourth in Fred Darling over C&D in April. Needs to get back on track. Ran well in the Fred Darling here on last 7f attempt; interesting.
4	6 4th (6) (9/1 -13%) Razeyna		9 9/1(-13%)																															(6) Razeyna 9/1, C&D winner who arrives in decent nick, blinkered for 1st time when second of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 31 days ago. Shortlisted with the headgear retained. Ran creditably in first-time blinkers on latest start; 1-1 here; major player.
5th	8 5th (8) (40/1 -300%) Pumalin Park		40 40/1(-300%)																															(8) Pumalin Park 40/1, Lightly-raced colt. Scored at Lingfield (1m) in April but off the track since posting a below-par third in 1m Windsor novice (soft) following month. More is needed on his handicap debut after a break. Unexposed sort from top stable and looks interesting on return from layoff.
6th	1 6th (1) (13/2 -8%) Spanish Star		6.5 13/2(-8%)																															(1) Spanish Star 13/2, C&D winner who is enjoying a good season, solid third of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, soft) 27 days ago. Not taken lightly off an unchanged mark. Made the frame in the last two runnings of this race; should go well again.
7th	3 7th (3) (3/1 +33%) Hodler		3 3/1(+33%)																															(3) Hodler 3/1, Resumed winning ways at Chester (on heavy ground) in May but not quite so good since, only fair sixth back there 21 days ago. More is needed despite an easing mark. Has form figures of 121 when racing over 7f on soft ground.
8th	10 8th (10) (50/1 -25%) Chelsea Square		50 50/1(-25%)																															(10) Chelsea Square 50/1, Runner-up in a C&D novice on his debut in May but not matched that in trio of starts since, last of 16 on handicap debut at York (7f) in July. Plenty more is required after a break. Possible improver returned to the scene of his promising debut.
9th	4 9th (4) (33/1 -32%) Marshal Dan		33 33/1(-32%)																															(4) Marshal Dan 33/1, C&D winner last October but he's failed to beat a rival in handicaps at Ascot and Newcastle on his last two outings. Others appeal more. Not solid on 2023 but he is a three-time winner at this course.
10th	9 10th (9) (17/2 -42%) Captain Cuddles		8.5 17/2(-42%)																															(9) Captain Cuddles 17/2, Yet to score this season but she comes here on the back of a good staying-on second of 12 in handicap at Chester (6f, soft) 8 days ago. Firmly in the picture returned to 7f now. Threatening to record a first handicap success; has C&D form; respected.
11th	11 11th (11) (9/1 +10%) Ben Hamrash		9 9/1(+10%)																															(11) Ben Hamrash 9/1, On the up since sent into handicaps and he landed the odds in 3-runner race at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft) 38 days ago. Up 3 lb but he can go well again. Improving steadily; upped in class but may not have reached his ceiling yet.

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16:25 Newbury Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

In an open event, marginal preference is for SPANISH STAR, who caught the eye twice over 6f at Goodwood last month. The step up in trip should help this eight-year-old and he is clearly on a workable mark right now. The unexposed Ben Hamrash has won two of his last three starts and is an obvious threat to the selection, while Razeyna and Pumalin Park are others to note.

A few with chances but PEARLE D'OR arrives at the top of his game and on a handy mark too so gets the vote at the chief expense of Captain Cuddles, who should prove suited by reverting to this trip. Spanish Star and Ben Hamrash are two others who warrant plenty of respect in this competitive handicap.

Returned to the scene of her useful debut win, RAZEYNA gets the vote. Captain Cuddles is second choice.

16:25 Newbury Handicap (Class 3) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:00 Newbury Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (5/1 +9%) City Of York		5 5/1(+9%)																															(10) City Of York 5/1, Is really getting his act together now and having opened his account on the turf at Lingfield last month, justified market confidence and a better attitude than had been the case making handicap debut at Kempton (8f) 24 days ago. Should be bang there bidding for a hat-trick. Bids for a hat-trick; upped in grade but may improve further.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 +0%) Metal Merchant		3 3/1(+0%)																															(1) Metal Merchant 3/1, Useful performer who has been better than recent form figures suggest, not seen to best effect taking on his elders for the first time when mid-field at Sandown (8f, good) last month. Could make his presence felt if things drop right. Won nursery at Ayr on this day last year; possibilities dropped in class.
3	7 3rd (7) (4/1 +64%) Lunatick		4 4/1(+64%)																															(7) Lunatick 4/1, Fairly useful colt who made the most of a good opportunity to finally open his account in a match at Brighton (8f, good) 20 days ago. That form obviously needs treating with a pinch of salt, but he could kick on now up and running. Modest efforts in handicaps but may build on last-time-out maiden win.
4	3 4th (3) (7/1 +50%) Baltic Voyage		7 7/1(+50%)																															(3) Baltic Voyage 7/1, Got back on the up with his breakthrough win in 8-runner handicap at Ripon (1¼m, soft) in July and can have his last couple of efforts easily excused (pulled way too hard at Sandown 3 weeks ago). This his first go at 1m and needs to get back on track. Campaigned over middle distances this term; bit to prove back down in trip.
5th	4 5th (4) (4/1 +0%) Welleef		4 4/1(+0%)																															(4) Welleef 4/1, Lope De Vega colt who looked a good prospect when landing 15-runner Leicester novice (7f, soft) on debut in August but still failed to make the expected improvement when only third in a similar event at Salisbury 15 days later. Could have more to offer now handicapping. Twice-raced colt who retains potential; interesting back on slower ground.
6th	8 6th (8) (8/1 +20%) Golspie		8 8/1(+20%)																															(8) Golspie 8/1, Made a winning debut over C&D in April and has been consistent rather than progressive since, latest when 3¾ lengths second to Mudskipper at Salisbury (8f, soft) just over 3 weeks ago, badly hampered over 1f out. Fancied to be in the shake-up. Second to Mudskipper at Salisbury; now returns to scene of debut win; respected.
7th	5 7th (5) (22/1 +45%) Greatest Time		22 22/1(+45%)																															(5) Greatest Time 22/1, Showed plenty of ability when runner-up at Newmarket 12 months ago but was too free on return over C&D in April. Still below his debut form but shaped with a little encouragement after a further 4 months off at Kempton recently and will need to raise his game heading into handicaps. Opening mark is workable judged on sole 2yo effort; one to consider.

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17:00 Newbury Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

MUDSKIPPER bounced back to form in impressive fashion when a clear winner at Salisbury at the beginning of the month and he is hard to oppose on the back of that performance, despite a 6lb rise in the ratings. The unexposed Welleef has to be of interest on his handicap debut, while Bodorgan edges out Golspie and Metal Merchant to be best of the rest.

A tricky finale to solve but CITY OF YORK is really getting his act together now, so David Simcock's gelding is fancied to complete the hat-trick at the expense of Metal Merchant, who is in better heart- than recent form figures suggest and has been given some respite from the handicapper. Mudskipper and Golspie were 1-2 at Salisbury earlier this month and they can do battle for bronze on this occasion.

Class-droppers METAL MERCHANT and Bodorgan head the shortlist, ahead of Mudskipper and Golspie.

17:00 Newbury Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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