16:28 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 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	2 1st (2) (11/2 -38%) Royal Approval		5.5 11/2(-38%)																															(2) Royal Approval 11/2, After 6 months off, improved from debut when winning at this C&D in December. Raced freely when sixth of 7 in novice (13/8) at this course (12.4f) 31 days ago, but he remains with potential back down in trip for handicap debut. Won well over C&D in December but blew out back here last month; has something to prove.
2	7 2nd (7) (12/1 -118%) Humble Spark		12 12/1(-118%)																															(7) Humble Spark 12/1, Recorded fourth course success when scoring here (12.5f) in January. Good ½-length second of 9 to Charlie's Choice in handicap (16/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 9 days ago, faring best of those held up. Not taken lightly. Four wins here, but is off a career-high mark so more is needed; often misses the break.
3	3 3rd (3) (3/1 +33%) Yokohama		3 3/1(+33%)																															(3) Yokohama 3/1, Sole success at this course (7.1f) on debut. Back on track on final 2 starts last year, good third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 4/1) 50 days ago, Can give another good account. 0-8 since his winning debut but a good third at Wolverhampton last time; could play a part.
4	1 4th (1) (11/8 +61%) Asgard's Captain		1.375 11/8(+61%)																															(1) Asgard's Captain 11/8, Won 3 times at this C&D last year, with latest success in December. Soon left behind a lesser effort when third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 9/1) 22 days ago and he's a major player back here. Record over C&D reads 2111; latest effort boosted and very much of interest back here.
5th	5 5th (5) (28/1 -27%) Westernesse		28 28/1(-27%)																															(5) Westernesse 28/1, Without a win last year but placed twice from 5 starts. In first-time visor, run best excused when last of 10 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good, 7/2) in June, stumbling badly after 2f. Back up in trip after 8 months off. 1-17; off 250 days since running poorly at Ayr last June; watch market.
6th	4 6th (4) (5/1 -43%) Charlie's Choice		5 5/1(-43%)																															(4) Charlie's Choice 5/1, Afer just 6 days off, proved as good as ever when winning 9-runner handicap (9/4) at Southwell (12.1f) 9 days ago by ½ length from Humble Spark, asserting close home. Respected in his current form. Two wins over 1m3f/1m4f at Southwell this winter; will need a good pace over this trip.
7th	6 7th (6) (18/1 +18%) Beatrice Shilling		18 18/1(+18%)																															(6) Beatrice Shilling 18/1, Remains a maiden and form went the wrong way on final 2 outings last year, tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 10/1) in October. Off 3 months ahead of first start since leaving Peter Chapple-Hyam. Twice runner-up on turf for Peter Chapple-Hyam; worth a market check on stable debut.

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16:28 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Humble Spark (second) is 1lb better off with his recent conqueror Charlie's Choice, but the latter was arguably worth more than the winning margin that day and he is expected to confirm that form. That said, preference is for ASGARD'S CAPTAIN. Dylan Cunha's gelding hasn't quite seen out 1m3f and 1m4f recently, but the five-year-old, who was a winner over this C&D off just 2lb lower in December, may well fare better now dropped in trip.

A 5-time winner last year, ASGARD'S CAPTAIN wasted no time getting back to form when third at Southwell on his latest outing and he is taken to add to his tally returned to this C&D. He can see off the challenge of Humble Spark, who also boasts a good record here and shaped well at Southwell last time, while Charlie's Choice could be in the mix once more.

The choice is ASGARD'S CAPTAIN who looks a solid option on his return to this C&D, over which his record reads 2111.

16:28 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 5f - 12 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	9 1st (9) (15/8 +17%) Pockley		1.875 15/8(+17%)																															(9) Pockley 15/8, Modest gelding. 3-time C&D winner. Won 10-runner handicap at this course (6f, 5/2) 7 days ago, just holding on. Expected to be bang there assuming there's a pace to aim at. Just prevailed in blanket finish over 6f here last week; better than this grade but quirky.
2	8 2nd (8) (7/1 +22%) Lezardrieux		7 7/1(+22%)																															(8) Lezardrieux 7/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Last of 7 in minor event at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to firm, 4/1). Off 6 months. Back down in trip. Blinkers back on. Not the force of old but handicapped accordingly; has gone well fresh; betting to guide.
3	11 3rd (11) (7/1 +22%) Stallone		7 7/1(+22%)																															(11) Stallone 7/1, Modest gelding. 3-time C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Not taken lightly. Found wanting for pace on last three starts; one who would benefit from them going hard.
4	4 4th (4) (8/1 +11%) Glory Call		8 8/1(+11%)																															(4) Glory Call 8/1, Poor gelding. Fitted with cheekpieces again and more like it when fourth of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 22/1) 14 days ago. Ran okay in a 6f classified event at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; drop in trip may help.
5th	7 5th (7) (33/1 +18%) Kipp Kelly		33 33/1(+18%)																															(7) Kipp Kelly 33/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 125/1) 33 days ago. No impact in handicaps having started off with an unrealistic mark; may fare better today.
6th	6 6th (6) (28/1 +0%) John Kirkup		28 28/1(+0%)																															(6) John Kirkup 28/1, Modest gelding. Twenty one runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, never involved from off the pace. Blinkers off. Fair effort at this level last month but couldn't back it up in a handicap last week.
7th	2 7th (2) (6/1 +40%) Ballyare		6 6/1(+40%)																															(2) Ballyare 6/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. 15/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 21 days ago. Powers are on the wane and he'll need a pace collapse to win over 5f.
8th	5 8th (5) (8/1 -14%) Henery Hawk		8 8/1(-14%)																															(5) Henery Hawk 8/1, Modest gelding. 3-time C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. 10/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, never nearer. Conditions to suit and should be making a big impact at this level; yard also run Pockley.
9th	3 9th (3) (40/1 +50%) Birdie Bowers		40 40/1(+50%)																															(3) Birdie Bowers 40/1, Two wins from 42 Flat runs. Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. Eleventh of 12 in minor event (33/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Needs to leave his last three runs well behind him; yard also run John Kirkup.
10th	1 10th (1) (50/1 -25%) Angel Of Mather's		50 50/1(-25%)																															(1) Angel Of Mather's 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f, 125/1) 36 days ago. Poor form in four starts; drop in trip can help but far from a solid option.
11th	10 11th (10) (16/1 +11%) Rockley Point		16 16/1(+11%)																															(10) Rockley Point 16/1, Modest gelding. 4-time course winner. Thirty five runs since last win in 2023. 22/1, good ½-length fourth of 10 to Pockley in handicap at this course (6f) 7 days ago. His last two runs have shown a fire still burns; still needs more to win though.
12th	12 12th (12) (10/1 +44%) Willow Baby		10 10/1(+44%)																															(12) Willow Baby 10/1, Modest mare. Tenth of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Southwell (6.1f), though that run easy to excuse from a poor draw. Off 174 days. 0-14; dips into classified company for the first time but she's been off since August.

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17:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

A low draw would have to be of some concern for recent course winner Pockley and the vote goes to HENERY HAWK. Linda Perratt's gelding was a touch unfortunate in a similar C&D event last month before failing to fire in a handicap last time. He's weighted to go well back in classified company and a high draw can only be viewed as a positive. Stallone might not be far away either.

POCKLEY will need a good pace to aim at back over 5f but he's fit and in form, which will count for plenty at this level. Lezardrieux is back over a more suitable trip so he commands respect, along with Glory Call.

Don't ignore Lezardrieux after an absence but POCKLEY is a talented sprinter for the grade and he can follow up last week's 6f win.

17:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 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) (3/1 -9%) Blast The Dream		3 3/1(-9%)																															(1) Blast The Dream 3/1 Off the mark at Southwell last month and form franked by the fourth; big player.
2	6 2nd (6) (4/1 +71%) West Tyrone		4 4/1(+71%)																															(6) West Tyrone 4/1 Some ability last year but still has to prove his stamina; cheekpieces on.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/2 +75%) Saxonia		2.5 5/2(+75%)																															(5) Saxonia 5/2 Makes AW debut after six months off having been gelded since last seen; market informative.
4	3 4th (3) (15/2 -173%) Golden Thorn		7.5 15/2(-173%)																															(3) Golden Thorn 15/2 Second at Kempton on second start and endured a wide trip there last time; better expected.
5th	2 5th (2) (17/2 -21%) Lady Mariko		8.5 17/2(-21%)																															(2) Lady Mariko 17/2 Showed promise in all three starts late last year; extra furlong should suit; shortlisted.
6th	4 6th (4) (10/1 +50%) Mayor Of Maghera		10 10/1(+50%)																															(4) Mayor Of Maghera 10/1 Running well but may need this to be truly run; could be vulnerable to less exposed types.
7th	7 7th (7) (14/1 -211%) Bantz		14 14/1(-211%)																															(7) Bantz 14/1 Narrowly off the mark over 7f here last time; should stay 1m but vulnerable to an improver.

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17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

There was a lot to like about the way BLAST THE DREAM landed a 1m novice event with plenty in hand last month, form which has been boosted by the fourth scoring since, and an opening mark of 75 may not be enough to prevent Roger Varian's improving filly following up on her handicap debut. Bantz was doing his best work at the finish when scoring over 7f here last time, so should appreciate the step up in trip and a 2lb rise doesn't rule him out. Lady Mariko should also relish moving up to a mile now tried in a handicap for the first time.

The choice is GOLDEN THORN whose latest effort can be excused. She had previously finished second in a race that has worked out well.

17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:00 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 8f - 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	5 1st (5) (10/11 +0%) Nordic Norm		0.909091 10/11(+0%)																															(5) Nordic Norm 10/11, Saxon Warrior colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1½m winner Feyzabad out of smart winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 1m winner who stayed 15f) Fraloga. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Enough to like on pedigree and all the more interesting if backed on debut.
2	6 2nd (6) (2/1 +0%) Warrant Holder		2 2/1(+0%)																															(6) Warrant Holder 2/1, Frankel colt. Brother to 1½m winner High Order and half-brother to 1¼m winner Portfolio and winner up to 1¼m Educator. Dam winner up to 10.4f (2-y-o 7f winner). Has to be of major interest given profile. Appealing pedigree and stable has a fine record here; much respected on debut.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/2 -17%) Redhot Whisper		3.5 7/2(-17%)																															(3) Redhot Whisper 7/2, Fairly useful gelding. Remains a maiden after 9 Flat runs. Bit below form third of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 5/2) 54 days ago. Significantly back down in trip on the back of a breathing op. Hood also left off. In the frame in seven of his nine starts; has the best form of those with experience.
4	7 4th (7) (200/1 +0%) Call Me Audrey		200 200/1(+0%)																															(7) Call Me Audrey 200/1, Twice-raced filly. 50/1, last of 4 in novice at this course (7.1f) 7 days ago. Little impact in two starts here this year; may have more options once handicapped.
5th	4 5th (4) (80/1 +47%) Galtee		80 80/1(+47%)																															(4) Galtee 80/1, Last of 7 in novice (33/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) on debut, slowly away. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip. Last of seven on Ripon debut last August; bred for the AW but probably needs more time.
6th	1 6th (1) (25/1 +0%) Cascade Hall		25 25/1(+0%)																															(1) Cascade Hall 25/1, Sixth foal, dam unraced. Fair form over hurdles when runner-up in maiden at Limerick last time. Has left Damian Murphy and now back on the level. Runner-up on second start over hurdles; stable debut; doesn't have a Flat pedigree.
7th	2 7th (2) (125/1 +38%) Gallus Norman		125 125/1(+38%)																															(2) Gallus Norman 125/1, Fourth foal, dam, 5f-1¾m winner who stayed 2¼m, also won over hurdles. Down the field in bumpers for this yard. Beaten a very long way in two Ayr bumpers last month; hard to recommend.

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18:00 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Placed in a valuable handicap at Epsom on Derby Day, Redhot Whisper is a leading player here, but he has disappointed in a couple of maidens since that promising effort in June and it could be pay to side with one of the interesting newcomers. Nordic Norm falls into that category for Karl Burke, but preference is for fellow debutant WARRANT HOLDER, a brother to 1m4f all-weather winner High Order who represents a powerful Gosden stable with a fine strke-rate at this venue in recent years.

WARRANT HOLDER rather leaps off the page given his pedigree and connections so a winning debut would come as no surprise. A breathing operation and drop back in trip may help Redhot Whisper finish his race off with a bit more purpose so he looks the obvious threat.

Preference is for WARRANT HOLDER who makes plenty of appeal on breeding and represents a stable with a fine record here.

18:00 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 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	4 1st (4) (4/1 +33%) Sugar Baby		4 4/1(+33%)																															(4) Sugar Baby 4/1, C&D winner. 40/1, fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 8 days ago. Dropped to a handy mark. 6lb below last winning mark and 4-6 in completed Class 6 handicaps; interesting.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/4 +55%) Gustav Graves		1.25 5/4(+55%)																															(1) Gustav Graves 5/4, C&D winner. Four wins from 18 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 4/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 5 days ago. In good heart and high on the shortlist. Running well lately, but needs a good pace to aim at and may not find this run to suit.
3	5 3rd (5) (10/3 +5%) Three Beauz		3.333333 10/3(+5%)																															(5) Three Beauz 10/3, One win (over C&D) from 22 Flat runs. 9/2, creditable second of 11 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, settling better and run down only in the shadows of the post. Respected. Just 1-22, but her win came over C&D and she was only just caught here a week ago.
4	6 4th (6) (11/1 +31%) Ballysax Lil' Mick		11 11/1(+31%)																															(6) Ballysax Lil' Mick 11/1, Modest maiden. Off 8 months. Visor on 1st time. Interesting to note any market support. Placed once in 15 starts; returns from nine months off and probably best watched; visor on.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/2 -100%) Forest Gunner		5.5 11/2(-100%)																															(3) Forest Gunner 11/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Left John Quinn/off 16 months and in first-time hood/gelded, gambled-on 11/4, third of 5 in novice at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 26 days ago. Smartly-bred and could do better again now handicapping. Not beaten far into third on his stable debut at Wolverhampton last month; could step up.
6th	2 6th (2) (18/1 -13%) Better		18 18/1(-13%)																															(2) Better 18/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Seventh of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Southwell (5f) 24 days ago. Work to do. C&D winner in October but below form the last twice; needs a turnaround.

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18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

GUSTAV GRAVES was only beaten a head into second off this mark over 5f at Wolverhampton last time and the in-form seven-year-old is hard to oppose on the back of that performance. Three Beauz also hit the crossbar on her most recent outing and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Forest Gunner and Sugar Baby should not be discounted.

The gamble on FOREST GUNNER back from a long time off for his new yard at Wolverhampton was interesting, and having shown a lot more there the smartly-bred 4-y-o could do better still now handicapping at a low level. He gets the vote over Gustav Graves and Sugar Baby in a trappy event.

The choice is SUGAR BABY who is 6lb below his last winning mark and is 4-6 in completed Class 6 handicaps.

18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 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	7 1st (7) (17/2 -21%) Rebecca's Girl		8.5 17/2(-21%)																															(7) Rebecca's Girl 17/2, Course winner. Latest win here in December. 4/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (8f) 8 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkers back on. In good form for current yard over 7f and a mile; drop in trip not sure to suit so well.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/4 +10%) Tomorrow Day		2.25 9/4(+10%)																															(1) Tomorrow Day 9/4, 4-time C&D winner. 9/4, bit below form third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. This is easier and he's a big player. Building a fine record over C&D; doubt he's handicapped out of things just yet.
3	5 3rd (5) (16/1 -14%) Show Me Show Me		16 16/1(-14%)																															(5) Show Me Show Me 16/1, Course winner. Latest win here in January. Fifth of 8 in handicap (9/1) at Southwell (5f) 9 days ago, never nearer. Up in trip. 0-16 at the trip but he does seem to stay; course win last month (5f); not ruled out.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 +43%) Piloto Pardo		16 16/1(+43%)																															(2) Piloto Pardo 16/1, 12/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at this course (5f) 25 days ago. Not shone for new yard but dropping down the weights; market check advised down to Class 6.
5th	3 5th (3) (10/3 +39%) Bella Kopella		3.333333 10/3(+39%)																															(3) Bella Kopella 10/3, 4-time course winner. Short-head second of 9 to Captain Vallo in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 16 days ago, unlucky not to win, having her run checked at a crucial stage. Can gain her revenge. Unlucky in running at a vital stage when 2nd to Captain Vallo here latest; major player.
6th	8 6th (8) (15/2 +32%) The Gay Blade		7.5 15/2(+32%)																															(8) The Gay Blade 15/2, C&D winner. Four wins from 19 runs last year. 4/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at this course (5f) 16 days ago. Conditions to suit and he comes here on the back of a good 5f run here; shortlisted.
7th	4 7th (4) (10/1 -33%) Captain Vallo		10 10/1(-33%)																															(4) Captain Vallo 10/1, 4/1, didn't need to improve to win 9-runner handicap at this C&D 16 days ago by short head from Bella Kopella. Can go well again. Two C&D wins this winter, narrowly pipping Bella Kopella here last month; e-w shout.

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19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

ORIENTAL PRINCE has won three of his last four starts, finishing second on the other occasion, and Jim Goldie's gelding is clearly the one to beat again here. That said, Captain Vallo just edged out Bella Kopella over C&D a couple of weeks ago and they both merit consideration, while Rebecca's Girl and Tomorrow Day are the pick of the remainder.

BELLA KOPELLA looked unlucky not to win here last time and can gain revenge over Captain Vallo. Tomorrow Day has thrived at this track in recent months and has to be feared back down in class.

A competitive race of its type in which BELLA KOPELLA can atone for last month's near miss. The Gay Blade is next best.

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

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Icon	Meaning
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	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
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	Top rated for thet statistic

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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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