There were 36 Races on Tuesday 17th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Hereford, 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Leicester, 6 races at Huntingdon, 9 races at Newcastle, 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 4 race.

Oh So Grand was narrowly denied by a well-handicapped rival at Epsom last time and must be respected, but a chance is taken on BOLDLY. The son of Galileo, who showed signs of ability across his qualifying runs, ought to prove better than an opening mark of 74 and it would come as no surprise to see one from this yard make an immediate impact now switched to handicaps. Others to note include Savrola and Tabuk.

It could be worth chancing VICTORY, who hasn't been at his best in recent starts but would have a serious chance if reproducing the form of his effort here in July. Whitefeathersfall will also be a big player if the addition of a visor works the oracle and he is second choice ahead of Oh So Grand, who went close at Epsom last time and still has low mileage.

This looks good for the lightly raced, progressive OH SO GRAND, who showed the right attitude when nabbed close home at Epsom latest.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

It might be telling that Godolphin have opted to keep MILITARY MARCH, who has not been sighted on a racecourse since finishing down the field in a Group 2 at Meydan in January 2021, in training. The market may prove the best guide to his chances today, but the talented son of New Approach could be worth chancing from a lofty weight. Wynter Wildes merits consideration from the opposite end of the handicap, while Capital Theory, Haunted Dream and Sir Chauvelin are just a few others to note.

It could be significant that connections are persevering with MILITARY MARCH, who looked so promising earlier in his career and while plenty needs to be taken on trust following such a lengthy spell on the sidelines (and tackling a new surface/trip), he would be thrown in off this mark on his handicap debut if anywhere near his best. Haunted Dream and Wootton'Sun have both performed admirably well in strong handicaps this season and rate the main dangers. Capital Theory completes the shortlist.

The vote goes to OMNISCIENT, who hasn't had much luck since a solid comeback. 2020 2,000 Guineas fourth Military March is a threat.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

FLICKERING FLAME shaped with significant promise on her debut three weeks ago, finishing third, and natural improvement might be enough to see James Tates' filly strike at the second time of asking. Ciara Pearl merits respect, but the penalty incurred for her recent success will make things tougher. Storm And Conquest makes more than enough appeal on paper to warrant a market check ahead of his first start.

The Crisford stable has a very healthy strike-rate here so it might be worth chancing well-bred newcomer STORM AND CONQUEST, with confidence increased should the betting vibes be strong. Fellow Newmarket raiders Rogue Warrior and Flickering Flame may give him most to do.

It could pay to take a chance on the newcomer STORM AND CONQUEST, with whom his top connections have persevered.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

SUPREME TENACITY has posted some creditable efforts in defeat beyond a mile of late and the Invincible Army gelding appears to have been found a suitable opportunity, on the drop to 7f, to gain a breakthrough success. Socialise should appreciate a return to this trip having been outpaced when fourth at this venue over 6f recently and warrants consideration, along with Goldmine Girl, who arrives in better form than most.

In a race where solid form is thin on the ground the vote goes to SUPREME TENACITY, who has been placed in similar company in recent weeks, including on AW. Goldmine Girl is another who has shown she can be competitive from her mark and the drop back to 7f may help her. Northern Cracksman is bred to be a bit better than a basement mark and is one to keep an eye on in the betting back from wind surgery.

An ultra-weak nursery can go to SUPREME TENACITY, who's improved for cheekpieces going on. Goldmine Girl rates the main danger.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

MR HEINZ relished the sharper test when appearing to win with something in hand over C&D earlier in the month and the four-year-old should take all the stopping off only 4lb higher in the ratings. Pop Favorite also won over this track and trip in October and the gelded son of Fastnet Rock should give another good account of himself. In-form duo Royal Prospect and Bold Territories shouldn't be far away in their current vein of form either.

BOLD TERRITORIES shaped as though his turn is near when third over this C&D 3 weeks ago, coming from much further back than the two that beat him, and he looks the way to go off a 1 lb lower mark. Next on the list is Pop Favorite, who enhanced his good record at this track when getting the better of the re-opposing Royal Prospect recently. The latter is likely to be in the thick of things once again, too, while Mr Heinz, also a C&D winner recently, is another to consider.

Three-time course winner ROYAL PROSPECT is taken to turn things round with Pop Favorite in a race that could be run to suit.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Goldsmith has displayed enough promise on his last few outings to suggest that another victory shouldn't be far away, but Alice Haynes' inmate may have to play second fiddle to the progressive PORT ERIN. The three-year-old posted a career-best performance when landing the spoils at Kempton on Wednesday and he won with enough authority on that occasion to suggest that he can defy a combined 7lb higher rating in this event. C&D winner Southwold may fare best of the remaining protagonists.

KING TRITON went off too hard at York last time so is worth another chance to build on his previous efforts off a tempting mark. Goldsmith and Port Erin head the dangers.

It's hard to take on PORT ERIN (nap), who's done nothing but improve in recent times. Irish Flame is another with claims.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

A comfortable winner over C&D last time out, ELETTARIA has been in excellent form of late and he is taken to follow up off a mere 3lb higher mark. The daughter of Mehmas gets the vote ahead of the capable Cosa Sara and Clotherholme, who ran well to finish third over C&D last time out and is 7lb below his last winning rating.

SEE MY BABY JIVE ran well on a rare go over 7f here 3 weeks ago and could be worth chancing in the hope she gets a decent pace to aim at, a comment which also applies to Elettaria, who scored readily at the same meeting. Clotherholme is another to consider.

She'll need a solid gallop to chase but ELETTARIA seems more likely to give her running than most of these.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

BENEFICIARY didn't get the clearest of runs at Musselburgh before staying on late to finish fifth and it may be that stepping back up in trip can eke out some improvement. The booking of Daniel Tudhope catches the eye and he is narrowly preferred to Deputise, who should appreciate a return to the all-weather, having won at Southwell in August. Doon The Glen ran a decent race over C&D last time out and must enter calculations, along with Eyes and Jazzagal.

BENEFICIARY wasn't seen to best effect once more at Musselburgh last time and looks on the way back from a tumbling mark. He's got some good runs here to his name and can resume winning ways. Fircombe Hall is a 3-time C&D winner now 4 lb below his last successful mark and could be dangerous. Eyes is another to consider.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

A determined winner over C&D on his penultimate start, BLACKCURRENT may not have been suited by dropping back to the minimum trip subsequently but he still ran with plenty of credit in second. The seven-year-old can make it two wins from his last three starts tonight, with Aclaim To Fame looking best placed to chase him home following a strong effort on his first run for new connections at Catterick. Guest List and Wrenegade Lad are entitled to be thereabouts as well.

BLACKCURRENT has compiled a very good record at Newcastle so makes plenty of appeal in his quest for a seventh course win. Aclaim To Fame made a sound start for Mark Walford at Catterick a fortnight ago and she's feared most.
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