There were 44 Races on Friday 4th October 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Fontwell, 6 races at Ascot, 7 races at Hexham, 9 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Kinetic made it four wins from six starts since joining the James Owen yard at Southwell on her latest outing and she holds an obvious chance again. However, it may pay to side with ROYAL COLLEGE, who showed promise on his first two starts at Hamilton and Windsor before disappointing at Beverley last time. Charlie Johnston's three-year-old now takes a step up in trip and might be able to defy his opening mark of 70. Polar Princess completes the shortlist.

Having displayed fairly useful form as a 3-y-o, SECTARIUS was below his best in a pair of handicaps in Ireland earlier this year. However, he's made a very interesting yard switch ahead of his return and could just be worth chancing to bounce back before the benefit of market clues. Thriving mare Kinetic and Love Safari are other likely players.

It's hard to oppose the rapidly improving KINETIC in her current mood and she is taken to make it 5-7 since joining James Owen.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

LESLEY'S BOY failed to fire when only managing ninth at Newmarket in August, but he may have blown his chance away before the start that day after giving his rider problems on the way to the post. If the son of Kodi Bear builds on his success at Ripon two starts ago, he could prove tough to beat. Tiete has hit the crossbar on both of her nursery starts and she now sports first-time cheekpieces, so it will be no surprise to see her get involved. Del Ray is pick of the remainder.

This looks open for the field size with TIETE, the only maiden in the field, taken to gain a deserved success fitted with cheekpieces for the first time. Lesley's Boy and Del Ray head the opposition.

This looks tricky but LESLEY'S BOY had a tough task last time and he could resume his progress back in calmer waters at this new trip.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Jacks My Boy and Countess Candy both come into this contest on the back of victories, but the latter is the pick of the pair after her impressive triumph over 1m2f here last month. However, a chance can be taken on newcomer SPETSES, who is related to plenty of winners and represents powerful connections. The son of Get Stormy might be able to make an instant impression on his racecourse debut.

Most of these enter calculations but Conrad Allen's filly COUNTESS CANDY looks the way to go on the back of her impressive recent victory here. Roger Varian's newcomer Spetses could emerge as the chief threat ahead of the returning King of Lightning and Chelmsford City scorer Jacks My Boy.

Spetses needs watching in the market but both JACKS MY BOY and Countess Candy are good candidates for further improvement.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Now that THEME PARK has regained the winning thread after a taking success at Pontefract last time out, there is likely to be plenty more improvement forthcoming from the four-year-old and he can land the double. Sniper's Eye got up late to score over further at Yarmouth last month and he must enter calculations, along with recent Southwell winner Baraq.

Cases can be made for several of these, with LIGHT SPEED topping the shortlist. He finished nearer last than first in the Pontefract handicap won by Theme Park recently but that only tells half the story (shaped better than the result) and his strike rate on the all-weather is another strong selling point. Hale End was also down the field in that Pontefract race but is much better than he showed there and is second choice ahead of Master Richard. Baraq and Sniper's Eye are others to consider.

This can go to GREATGADIAN (nap) who has become particularly attractively weighted on his best form at this track.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Having not been outside the first two on her last five starts here, BAROSSA looks the one to beat on the back of a narrow reversal over C&D last month. Runner-up over the same track and trip on his most recent outing, Drakeholes is taken to uphold form with Asadjumeirah (fourth). Polly The Rocket and Portoro are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

BAROSSA and Drakeholes boast solid C&D form this year and might be the pair to focus on, with the former taken to gain compensation for last week's near miss. Portoro and Filey Beach are others who should have a say.

The vote goes to URBAN DANDY, 1lb lower than when twice going close over 7f at Southwell in March. He remains unexposed over this far.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

GORDONSTOUN (third) may have a length to make up with Yaahobby (first) from their most recent clash over C&D, but Liam Bailey's charge is 5lb better off on this occasion and was carried left late in that contest. He can regain the winning thread, with Concert Boy (sixth) another to note from that event. Elettaria, whose last win came at this track a year ago, completes the shortlist.

A chance is taken on END ZONE back down in a Class 6. Concert Boy wasn't seen to best effect behind Yaahobby here last week and can bounce back to form and provide the chief threat ahead of Gordonstoun.

The choice is ELETTARIA who has dropped 2lb lower than when winning over C&D a year ago.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Pallas Lord is hard to ignore with seven career wins at this venue, but he hasn't been seen since April and lacks race fitness. Strangerontheshore has to be considered as a C&D winner, but BERNADINE is still preferred. Only beaten a length at Southwell last month, she was put up 1lb for that, but Kaiya Fraser now claims 3lb from the saddle and she looks attractively handicapped.

BERNADINE is well treated on her best form and seemed to be perked up by blinkers last time, so she's preferred to Bicep, who was also back on track recently. Turbo Command is expected to give another good account of himself.

The vote goes to LITTLE TED who has proved consistent over C&D since the summer of last year. He was beaten a head on his last visit.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Paul Midgley won this in 2022 and has two chances here, with Beverley fourth Silky Robin seemingly the best of them on his return from a wind operation. He can go well despite top-weight, but he may have to give way to MUSICAL DIVA. A beaten joint-favourite last time out at Beverley, she deserves a third win after numerous placed efforts. Southwell second Street Life is another to consider, with Rhys Elliott's 7lb claim a major bonus.

KYBER CRYSTAL is thriving and still looked well treated when runner-up at Musselburgh a couple of days ago so, despite the quick turnaround, she's worth another chance. Street Life is shaping up well and has a promising apprentice on board, so he's the main threat ahead of Musical Diva.

Preference is for dual C&D winner STREET LIFE who has been running well in defeat lately as when runner-up at Southwell last Sunday.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

SPARTAN FIGHTER clearly loves it here with six victories and plenty of places to his name, and he returned to form when a short-head second here last time out. He looks all set for another big run in this field, having won off higher marks in the past. One Of Our Own has won three times this year at Catterick and if she can transfer her best form to the all-weather, she could go well. Flash The Dash is the pick of the remainder.

This looks ripe for SPARTAN FIGHTER, who has returned to form with solid efforts here the last twice and a sixth C&D success beckons for the 7-y-o. One of Our Own came up short when bidding for the hat-trick at Catterick but that was a respectable effort nonetheless and she earns the vote ahead of Flash The Dash for forecast purposes.

This can go to SPARTAN FIGHTER, who is a Tapeta specialist and was only just caught off this mark over C&D ten days ago.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
![]() | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
![]() | 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 | |
| At the races top pick | |
![]() | Top rated for thet statistic |
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.
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.