Newmarket Races & Results 1 Friday 5th May 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Newmarket Races & Results Tomform Friday 5th May 2023

There were 50 Races on Friday 5th May 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Goodwood, 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Downpatrick, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Cork, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 5th May 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:15 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (7.5/1 +25%) Waipiro	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(8) Waipiro 7.5/1, Off 4 months and left his debut run well behind when landing a C&D novice a fortnight ago. Well entered up and this good-looking colt will improve again. Scored with authority at 25-1 in novice here (1m2f, good) 15 days ago, always prominent.
1	1 1st (1) (7/1 -40%) Castle Way	7 7/1(-40%)	(1) Castle Way 7/1, Well-bred colt who found only a stablemate too strong on debut, before having plenty in hand when going one better in novice event at Haydock (1m). Improved another chunk when making successful nursery debut over C&D in October and he's certainly in the right hands. Finished off as 2yo with clearcut C&D win in six-runner nursery; open to further progress.
2	2 2nd (2) (6.5/1 -18%) Circle Of Fire	6.5 6.5/1(-18%)	(2) Circle Of Fire 6.5/1, Highly promising son of Almanzor who built on his debut third when impressively landing 1m Salisbury novice in September. Really strong at the finish there so he looks to have plenty more to come now stepping up in trip. Interesting for yard which excels with similar types. Derby entrant. Won novice at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in September, asserting in good style.
3	7 3rd (7) (3.5/1 +13%) Victory Dance	3.5 3.5/1(+13%)	(7) Victory Dance 3.5/1, Dubawi colt who fetched 700,000 gns and he made it 2-3 in 7f Newbury listed race in August. Shade disappointing the Group 3 Tattersalls Stakes here on final start and now upped markedly in trip on return to action. Has among the best form in this line-up, if back to his best, and bred to stay 1m2f.
4	5 4th (5) (5.5/1 +31%) Relentless Voyager	5.5 5.5/1(+31%)	(5) Relentless Voyager 5.5/1, Ulysses colt who has improved a chunk in each of his three runs, resuming with easy win in 12f Kempton maiden in March. In top hands and he can progress again. Tongue tie on. 1-4 for a maiden at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in March but to surge so far clear was impressive.
5th	3 5th (3) (50/1 -100%) Forca Timao	50 50/1(-100%)	(3) Forca Timao 50/1, Completely different proposition on second start when causing a surprise at Doncaster in June (7f). Off the track since and this is asking an awful lot on reappearance tackling a new trip. Set for further progress after Doncaster win (7f, good to firm) last June but absent since.
6th	4 6th (4) (4/1 +20%) Like A Tiger	4 4/1(+20%)	(4) Like A Tiger 4/1, Off the mark at the third time of asking when getting the better of a promising newcomer in 13-runner minor event at Kempton (1m) in November. Turned in a handicap into a one-sided affair over C&D on last month's reappearance and his limit hasn't been reached. Striking performance in C&D handicap, rearing as the stalls opened but striding 4l clear.
7th	6 7th (6) (5/1 -25%) Salt Bay	5 5/1(-25%)	(6) Salt Bay 5/1, Farhh colt who bagged 1m Haydock maiden on his debut before taking a big step forward when third to Proud And Regal in Criterium International at Saint-Cloud (8f, heavy) in October. Open to further progress, particularly as his stamina is drawn out. and he's a key form player. Derby entrant. Every chance and boxed on well when third of seven in Group 1 at Saint-Cloud (1m, heavy).

LTO Selection:

13:15 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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1st: 5/1 (4) LIKE A TIGER 2nd: 4/1 (6) SALT BAY 3rd: 5.5/1 (2) CIRCLE OF FIRE

Salt Bay sets the form standard having finished a good third in the Criterium International at Saint-Cloud last October and is respected, along with Victory Dance, who hasn't been seen since his third-placed finish in the Tattersall Stakes. Like A Tiger was an impressive winner over course and distance 16 days ago and is another who needs taking seriously, but preference is for CASTLE WAY. William Buick opts to ride the son of Almanzor over stablemate Victory Dance, which could give an indicator of his chance today, and he was impressive when scoring over this C&D on his final start as a juvenile.

Sure to be an informative race with Group winners coming out of it. CIRCLE OF FIRE didn't achieve as much as the likes of Salt Bay and Victory Dance as a juvenile but he couldn't be in better hands to progress as a 3-y-o and this trip is sure to help. He therefore just about receives the vote.

This field is packed with potential but SALT BAY has already been tried at Group 1 level and acquitted himself well, so he get the vote.

13:15 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/1 -14%) Mutasaabeq	4 4/1(-14%)	(1) Mutasaabeq 4/1, Smart colt who was narrowly denied in this race (at Sandown) last year. Reacted well to blinkers (retained) when landing Group 2 Joel Stakes over C&D on his final start of 2022. Goes well fresh but he will likely require a career best to defy his penalty. Took well to first-time blinkers here when last seen; shade unlucky in this race in 2022.
2	5 2nd (5) (0.73/1 +34%) Native Trail	0.73 0.73/1(+34%)	(5) Native Trail 0.73/1, 3-y-o campaign ended on a low note in the International at York but he showed high-class form prior to that, second in 2000 Guineas over C&D before winning the Irish version (also good close third in Eclipse). Has had wind surgery. The one to beat. Champion 2yo in 2021; second in last year's 2,000 Guineas then won the Irish version.
3	4 3rd (4) (4.5/1 -29%) Light Infantry	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(4) Light Infantry 4.5/1, Runner-up twice a Group 1 level in France last summer, including pushing Inspiral close in the Prix Jacques le Marois over this trip. Better than result in very valuable conditions race in Australia on final start. Should go well on reappearance. Good second in a couple of Group 1 races at Deauville last summer; major contender.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 -57%) Checkandchallenge	11 11/1(-57%)	(2) Checkandchallenge 11/1, Smart colt. Won a 1m Group 3 at Deauville last summer. Good 2½ lengths fourth of 9 to Bayside Boy in Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot (1m, good to soft) on final 3-y-o start. Has gone well fresh before. Ran creditably in the QEII on final 3yo start; may have more to offer this term.
5th	3 5th (3) (22/1 +0%) Imperial Fighter	22 22/1(+0%)	(3) Imperial Fighter 22/1, Third in last year's Irish 2000 Guineas but down the field in the French Derby a fortnight later and not seen again at 3. Disappointing in heavy-ground Doncaster listed race on his reappearance and even a return to his very best is unlikely to be enough. Useful on his day but posted a dismal effort on reappearance; 0-7 since debut win.

LTO Selection:

13:50 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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1st: 1.1/1 (5) NATIVE TRAIL 2nd: 3.5/1 (4) LIGHT INFANTRY 3rd: 3.5/1 (1) MUTASAABEQ

NATIVE TRAIL would be difficult to beat if running to the same level that saw him claim the Irish Guineas last year. The son of Oasis Dream, whose only defeat at this venue came when finishing a gallant second in the 2000 Guineas, can get back to winning ways on his first start post wind surgery at the main expense of Light Infantry, who is 1lb superior on official ratings. Checkandchallenge merits consideration judged on his fourth in the Queen Elizabeth II, while Mutasaabeq is not ruled out, though he may struggle to concede weight all round.

NATIVE TRAIL escapes a penalty for his Irish 2000 Guineas win last year and should be hard to beat on his return from wind surgery (goes well fresh). Light Infantry can give him most to do ahead of Joel Stakes winner Mutasaabeq.

This rescheduled bet365 Mile has attracted an exciting addition in NATIVE TRAIL, whose biggest threat is Light Infantry.

13:50 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (3/1 +14%) Shouldvebeenaring	3 3/1(+14%)	(5) Shouldvebeenaring 3/1, Won 3 times last year and added to that tally on return at Southwell in January. Solid third in a competitive handicap back on turf here (6f, good to soft) recently (shaped as though returning to this trip would be no bad thing) and should be in the mix granted a strong pace to aim at.
2	3 2nd (3) (5.5/1 +15%) Benacre	5.5 5.5/1(+15%)	(3) Benacre 5.5/1, Successful 3 times from 5 starts during 2-y-o campaign and positive start to this season when fourth of 11 in a Newcastle listed race (1m). Remains open to improvement back at this trip (all 3 wins last year over 7f) and holds Group-race entries.
3	2 3rd (2) (4/1 +56%) Arabian Storm	4 4/1(+56%)	(2) Arabian Storm 4/1, Shaped well when going close in a C&D maiden on sole 2-y-o start and duly landed the odds on return at Newcastle (7f) in March. However, he didn't look entirely straightforward when a disappointing ninth of 11 upped to this grade over a mile at the same course next time.
4	4 4th (4) (2.5/1 -25%) Majestic Pride	2.5 2.5/1(-25%)	(4) Majestic Pride 2.5/1, Landed an AW novice event on second of his 2 starts at the backend of last term and further progress when seeing off 8 rivals in a C&D conditions race (soft) on return 17 days ago. This is more demanding but very much of interest for last year's winning connections given his pedigree/potential.
5th	7 5th (7) (14/1 +13%) Wiltshire	14 14/1(+13%)	(7) Wiltshire 14/1, Left debut form well behind when taking a 12-runner Wolverhampton maiden in November. Ran about as well as could have been expected on return in the Greenham at Newbury (7f, heavy) but probably biting off more than he can chew here, too.
6th	6 6th (6) (80/1 +0%) Tenjin	80 80/1(+0%)	(6) Tenjin 80/1, Kempton nursery winner for Marco Botti in 2022 and fine third to Iconic Moment starting out for new yard in a Lingfield listed race in March. However, safely held on his last 2 starts, latterly in the C&D event won by Majestic Pride, and looks set for another struggle.
7th	8 7th (8) (16/1 -78%) Crystallium	16 16/1(-78%)	(8) Crystallium 16/1, Decisive winner of first 2 starts as a juvenile and by no means disgraced when fifth in the C&D So Sharp Stakes in October. However, put in her place on return in Fred Darling at Newbury and minor place money is probably the best she can hope for against the boys here.
8th	1 8th (1) (8/1 -60%) Iconic Moment	8 8/1(-60%)	(1) Iconic Moment 8/1, Winner of both starts at 2 yrs (both at 7f) and got up close home on return in a listed contest at Lingfield (7f) in March. Dropping back in trip looks a good move (stamina seemingly stretched when fourth in a valuable 1m conditions race last time) but more needed now switched to turf in any case.

LTO Selection:

14:25 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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1st - 2/1 (4) MAJESTIC PRIDE 2nd - 3.5/1 (5) SHOULDVEBEENARING 3rd - 6.5/1 (3) BENACRE

Majestic Pride ought to prove popular following his recent C&D success, but a chance is taken on ICONIC MOMENT. A rapid improver on the all-weather, he was perhaps unfortunate to lose his unbeaten record having been denied a clear run at Chelmsford last time out. The switch to turf shouldn't pose a problem to the son of Harry Angel and James Tate's charge can resume his progress. Shouldvebeenaring is fancied to chase them home ahead of Benacre.

The best is surely yet to come from the well-bred MAJESTIC PRIDE, who maintained his theme of race-by-race progress when scoring on return over C&D at the Craven meeting. He is evidently held in high regard (was entered in Saturday's 2000 Guineas at the time of that success) and can take another step up the ladder. Benacre's best days may well be ahead of him, too, and he is next on the list ahead of the reliable Shouldvebeenaring.

The vote goes to SHOULDVEBEENARING (nap) who has the best chance on ratings. The improving Majestic Pride is feared most.

14:25 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (3.33/1 +17%) The Gatekeeper	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(4) The Gatekeeper 3.33/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who made light of a 20-month absence (also gelded) when making a winning handicap debut at Newcastle (7f) in March. Respectable efforts from inflated marks have followed, fourth in 11-runner Musselburgh handicap (7f) 4 weeks ago. No forlorn hope. Best to forgive latest defeat; may still have more to offer, especially at this trip.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 +20%) Star Of Orion	4 4/1(+20%)	(3) Star Of Orion 4/1, Course winner who struggled to make an impact in big-field handicaps initially last term but back to form when runner-up on the July Course (in first-time blinkers) in August. Reverted to slow-starting ways final 2 starts and the headgear is left off on return. Competitively weighted and he's suited by Newmarket; one to consider.
3	5 3rd (5) (7.5/1 +0%) Persuasion	7.5 7.5/1(+0%)	(5) Persuasion 7.5/1, Winless last season but he did run well from much-reduced mark when second behind Final Watch in handicap at Ascot (7f) in September (clear of remainder). Possibly needed first start for 5 months at Southwell (7f) in March and he's entitled to be sharper with that under his belt. Interesting off a workable mark back on turf and with Billy Loughnane taking off 3lb.
4	7 4th (7) (8.5/1 -42%) Darkness	8.5 8.5/1(-42%)	(7) Darkness 8.5/1, Three-time winner in France in 2-y-o season. Winless for present stable but he di run creditably back from 9 months off when second at Redcar (7f, heavy) in April. Not in same form at Ripon 19 days later but refitting of a visor may put an extra edge on him here. Ex-French gelding who is 0-9 in Britain but has some encouraging form.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/1 -17%) Accidental Agent	7 7/1(-17%)	(1) Accidental Agent 7/1, Queen Anne winner in his prime and confirmed himself still capable of smart form in handicaps last term, seventh in Balmoral Handicap at Ascot in October. Never figured at Lingfield (7f) on his final start but back to mark he tasted success from over C&D 13 months ago. Last two wins came off this mark in Newmarket handicaps, latest on 2022 reappearance.
6th	8 6th (8) (22/1 -22%) Lord Rapscallion	22 22/1(-22%)	(8) Lord Rapscallion 22/1, Bagged pair of Chelmsford handicaps from reduced mark in December and remained in good form on AW subsequently, third in 5-runner handicap back at that venue (7f) 8 days ago. More on his plate back up in grade, however. Faces a tougher task back on grass; only wins for current yard came on AW.
7th	2 7th (2) (14/1 -65%) Bass Player	14 14/1(-65%)	(2) Bass Player 14/1, Doncaster maiden winner (at 7f) on debut last spring and made frame in stronger company on 2 of next 3 starts. Couldn't build on that thereafter, well held last of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) in December. Had wind op ahead of return and interesting what the market makes of him. Showed bits of useful form in his first season last year; had wind surgery since last run.
8th	6 8th (6) (3.33/1 +17%) Final Watch	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(6) Final Watch 3.33/1, Posted a career-best display when successful at Ascot (7f) in September and, having found races unfolding against him final 2 starts, he returned to his best when fourth in a C&D handicap 17 days ago, making late headway on back of slow start. Back on last winning mark. Has form figures of 1124 at the Newmarket courses; promising reappearance; solid chance.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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1st: 3.5/1 (6) FINAL WATCH 2nd: 7.5/1 (5) PERSUASION 3rd: 3.33/1 (4) THE GATEKEEPER

THE GATEKEEPER finished a fair fourth over this trip at Musselburgh and a 1lb lower mark can see him build on that. He is now rated 6lb above his last winning all-weather mark but remains relatively unexposed and could have a big say in proceedings. Final Watch made a promising return to action, when also finishing fourth, over C&D last month and is feared most. Darkness completes the shortlist dropping in trip from his latest outing.

A good winner from this mark at Ascot in September, FINAL WATCH hasn't been seen to best effect all 3 starts since, incluidng when finishing a creditable fourth on return over C&D 17 days ago. He could be worth chancing to build on that, with The Gatekeeper and Accidental Agent others to consider. Darkness isn't out of things either in a refitted visor.

Most of the runners have possibilities in this open-looking race. Slight preference is for FINAL WATCH, ahead of Star Of Orion.

15:00 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2/1 -23%) Hurricane Lane	2 2/1(-23%)	(2) Hurricane Lane 2/1, Irish Derby and St Leger winner in 2021 but only twice raced last term and turned in a lacklustre effort after 10 months off when sent off favourite in John Porter Stakes at Newbury (12f, heavy) just under a fortnight ago. Hopes pinned on first-time headgear sparking a revival. Very much the class act judged on 2021; worrying since, particularly on 2023 reappearance.
2	1 2nd (1) (4.5/1 -13%) Global Storm	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(1) Global Storm 4.5/1, Allowed to set a modest gallop and dictated matters when winning Dubai City of Gold at Meydan in March but circumstances weren't so favourable back there in Dubai Gold Cup 3 weeks later, brushed aside before the longer trip came into the equation. Can get back on track. Won weak 1m4f Group 2 at Meydan in March; tried 2m next time; firmly in calculations.
4	3 4th (3) (28/1 -75%) Outbox	28 28/1(-75%)	(3) Outbox 28/1, Made a winning return in Doha in 2022 and ran to a similar level when third in this corresponding event 12 months ago, having the run of things in a steadily-run affair. Abject display returning from 4 months off at Musselburgh recently and so will need to bounce back. Good to soft may have been against him on return but it's hard to be confident about him.
5th	5 5th (5) (33/1 -32%) Jewel In My Crown	33 33/1(-32%)	(5) Jewel In My Crown 33/1, Hit the target in 3 handicaps last year and shaped well returning from 6 months off when third at Kempton (11f) recently, left with too much to do. This obviously a tougher assignment though, so best to look elsewhere. Success has come in handicaps; something of a different order is needed to win this.
4	4 \|DQ\| (4) (1/1 +39%) West Wind Blows	1 1/1(+39%)	(4) West Wind Blows 1/1, Found the Derby too much on only his third career start but he was quickly back on track when a wide-margin winner of the listed Glasgow Stakes at Hamilton. Added a fourth success to his CV in Prix du Prince d'Orange at Longchamp in September and he looks a major player on return. Had the best form last year; lesser displays in his two runs at 1m4f are the worry.

LTO Selection:

15:35 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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Prediction: 1.63/1 (4) WEST WIND BLOWS is likely to do well in this race. 1st: 1.63/1 (4) WEST WIND BLOWS 2nd: 1.63/1 (2) HURRICANE LANE 3rd: 4/1 (1) GLOBAL STORM

Hurricane Lane made a disappointing return to action when failing to get involved at Newbury last month and he will need to bounce back in first-time cheekpieces if he is to land this. Therefore, preference is for WEST WIND BLOWS, who was last seen finishing a decent third in a Group 2 at Longchamp in October. He has run well fresh in the past and can make a winning return to action here. Global Storm has proven to be capable of better than his latest showing and is another worthy of consideration.

Tactics could have a significant impact on this small-field contest and one who may prove best equipped for such a scenario is WEST WIND BLOWS. Simon & Ed Crisford's 4-y-o can make a winning return at the expense of Hurricane Lane, who turned in a lacklustre effort after 10 months off at Newbury just under a fortnight ago and hopes are pinned on first-time headgear sparking a revival. Global Storm can fill out third spot.

Hurricane Lane made a disconcerting reappearance. With a stamina query for West Wind Blows, the vote goes to GLOBAL STORM.

15:35 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (1.5/1 +8%) Soprano	1.5 1.5/1(+8%)	(9) Soprano 1.5/1, Foaled February 23. €45,000 foal, 100,000 gns yearling, Starspangledbanner filly. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 6f-1m winner Obviously. Highly respected on debut. 100,000gns yearling; by Starspangledbanner; in good hands; appealing type.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 +29%) Midnight Affair	5 5/1(+29%)	(4) Midnight Affair 5/1, Foaled March 9. 180,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel filly. Sister to smart winner up to 7f Rhythm Master. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Interesting newcomer. 180,000gns yearling; attractively bred; owner won this race last year; respected.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/1 -75%) Indispensable	7 7/1(-75%)	(2) Indispensable 7/1, Foaled January 27. Ten Sovereigns filly. Dam unraced sister to smart winner up to 1m Emmaus out of smart 7f (including at 2 yrs) winner Prima Luce. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. From the first crop of Ten Sovereigns; notable connections; interesting.
4	5 4th (5) (4/1 +43%) Miss Mach One	4 4/1(+43%)	(5) Miss Mach One 4/1, Foaled April 11. 40,000 gns yearling, Invincible Army filly. Half-sister to smart 6f winner Fivethousandtoone and useful 1m/9f winner Salimah. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. 40,000gns yearling; related to a few useful 2yo winners; likely type.
5th	7 5th (7) (11/1 -38%) Phoenix Duchess	11 11/1(-38%)	(7) Phoenix Duchess 11/1, Foaled April 22. 42,000 gns yearling, Phoenix of Spain filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Knocklane Lass. 42,000gns yearling; trainer's first 2yo runner of 2023; check the betting.
6th	8 6th (8) (7/1 +13%) Sayidh Kingman	7 7/1(+13%)	(8) Sayidh Kingman 7/1, Foaled March 12. 75,000 gns yearling, Kingman filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 6f winner Revisit. One to consider. 75,000gns yearling; closely related to a 2yo winner; powerful yard; possibilities.
7th	6 7th (6) (80/1 -100%) Miss Woo Woo	80 80/1(-100%)	(6) Miss Woo Woo 80/1, (Production):third foal: half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Miss Mai Tai (by Prince of Lir): dam ran once. Half-sister to a 2yo winner for this yard but that success came on fifth start.
8th	1 8th (1) (16/1 -60%) Fly Pass	16 16/1(-60%)	(1) Fly Pass 16/1, Foaled March 7. €25,000 yearling, Raven's Pass filly. Dam once-raced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner (stayed 1m) Mystery Smiles out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner Alexander Alliance. Third of 9 in minor event (11/2) at Beverley (5f, good to soft) on debut 16 days ago. Open to improvement. The only runner with experience but sets an ordinary standard on that Beverley effort.

LTO Selection:

16:10 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, it is difficult to predict which horse will do well as there are several interesting newcomers and potential contenders. However, some horses that may be worth considering are: 1. 4/1 (2) INDISPENSABLE - From the first crop of Ten Sovereigns and with notable connections, this filly makes plenty of appeal on paper. 2. 7/1 (4) MIDNIGHT AFFAIR - With an attractive breeding, a respected owner who won this race last year, and being a sister to a smart winner, this newcomer is worth keeping an eye on. 3. 1.63/1 (9) SOPRANO - With good hands behind her, a strong pedigree, and being closely related to a very smart winner, this filly is highly respected on debut. Based on these factors, the predicted order of finish for the race could potentially be: 1. 1.63/1 (9) SOPRANO 2. 4/1 (2) INDISPENSABLE 3. 7/1 (4) MIDNIGHT AFFAIR

Fly Pass made a promising start to her racing career when finishing a decent third at Beverley over this trip last month and there is likely more in her locker, but INDISPENSABLE boasts an appealing pedigree and could be worth siding with here. Her dam is an unraced sister to the useful Emmaus, who was Grade 2-placed at Woodbine during his career, and she is fancied to make a winning racecourse debut. Sayidh Kingman is another to bear in mind for powerful connections.

A tricky maiden, with all bar one newcomers, and the market should offer additional clues. SOPRANO's sales price more than doubled when sent through the ring as a yearling, and she makes most appeal on paper. Sayidh Kingman is another likely sort, with Fly Pass respected as the only runner with previous experience. Indispensable is another debutante worth considering.

Several of the newcomers are interesting, most notably MIDNIGHT AFFAIR. Second choice is Soprano.

16:10 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Newmarket Maiden (Class 3) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (0.73/1 +20%) Infinite Cosmos	0.73 0.73/1(+20%)	(1) Infinite Cosmos 0.73/1, Sea The Stars filly. Half-sister to useful 9.5f winner Traila. Dam, 1¼m-1½m winner who stayed 1¾m, half-sister to dam of top-class performer up to 1½m Crystal Ocean. Only just denied by a smart prospect in a Doncaster maiden (1m, heavy) in October. Open to significant improvement. Short-headed at Doncaster (1m, soft) last October; very much sets the standard on form.
2	7 2nd (7) (6.5/1 +54%) Strong Impact	6.5 6.5/1(+54%)	(7) Strong Impact 6.5/1, Saxon Warrior filly. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to useful 7f-1m winner Velorum. 14/1, showed promise when running on for hands-and-heels riding when fifth in 14-runner Kempton novice (1m) back in November and she's open to improvement on return/stepping up in trip. 14-1, some headway when fifth of 14 in novice at Kempton (1m, AW) in November.
3	8 3rd (8) (4.5/1 +25%) Therapist	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(8) Therapist 4.5/1, Placed all 3 starts in novices last season, close second at Windsor (1m) on final start having seemingly gone for home sooner than ideal. Open to further progress now embarking on 3-y-o campaign tackling this longer trip. Placed as 2yo in 1m novices at Lingfield (AW), Newmarket (good) and Windsor (good).
4	2 4th (2) (33/1 -32%) Nakano	33 33/1(-32%)	(2) Nakano 33/1, Saxon Warrior filly who ran to a fair level when finishing midfield in pair of novice events on turf/AW at up to 8.6f late last year. Step up in trip rates a likely plus on return but this looks a warm enough race and handicaps may be more her bag. Showed ability as 2yo; to win this requires a leap forward but she is bred to stay 1m2f.
5th	4 5th (4) (33/1 +0%) Rouen	33 33/1(+0%)	(4) Rouen 33/1, Makes appeal on paper but she ran green and ultimately went with little encouragement when tenth in 12-runner maiden here (7f) back in September. This promises to reveal more on return but yard hold much more compelling claims in the shape of Infinite Cosmos. 22-1, faded into tenth of 12 in maiden here (7f, good) last September.
6th	9 6th (9) (200/1 +0%) Who Loves You Baby	200 200/1(+0%)	(9) Who Loves You Baby 200/1, Cheap purchase who offered little promise on debut in a 1m maiden here 16 days ago. Can only be watched. 250-1, faded into soundly beaten 15th of 16 in maiden here (1m, good to soft) 16 days ago.
7th	3 7th (3) (150/1 -88%) Rayena	150 150/1(-88%)	(3) Rayena 150/1, Harry Angel filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 7f winner (stayed 1m) Rehana. Showed only greenness when last of 7 in a Chelmsford novice (7f) on debut in November. This should reveal more with visor/tongue tie fitted. Last of seven in novice at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in November; now has a tongue-tie and visor.
8th	5 8th (5) (3/1 -9%) Sahara Mist	3 3/1(-9%)	(5) Sahara Mist 3/1, Deep Impact filly who shaped with bags of encouragement when second on debut in a Newcastle maiden (10f) 3 weeks ago, noted keeping on well under hands-and-heels riding. Represents leading stable and she's the type to take a significant step forward. Favourite, never got to grips with a stablemate at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) but beat the rest.

LTO Selection:

16:45 Newmarket Maiden (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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

1st: 0.91/1 (1) INFINITE COSMOS 2nd: 3/1 (5) SAHARA MIST 3rd: 14/1 (7) STRONG IMPACT

INFINITE COSMOS was only narrowly denied by a useful rival when a short-head second on debut at Doncaster last October and the daughter of Sea The Stars could be hard to beat with the benefit of that experience. Sahara Mist has a similar profile to the selection and could well prove to be the main danger. Therapist made the frame in all three starts as a juvenile and is the clear pick of the remainder.

INFINITE COSMOS shaped with abundant promise when runner-up behind one who has subsequently placed at Group level in a Doncaster maiden back in October, finishing strongly. Open to significant improvement, she can take this on her way to better things. Sahara Mist is another who displayed plenty of ability on her respective debut at Newcastle recently and can also take a sizeable step forward. Therapist can emerge best of the remainder.

Easily the most likely outcome on racecourse evidence is that INFINITE COSMOS will go one better than she did at Doncaster last October.

16:45 Newmarket Maiden (Class 3) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4.5/1 +47%) Outbreak	4.5 4.5/1(+47%)	(2) Outbreak 4.5/1, Missed majority of 2022 but, having been gelded, he's done pretty well on the AW since returning to action in February. Latest effort over C&D is best excused (went off too hard) and he's not completely dismissed. In good form on AW prior to a C&D run when good to soft ground might have been to blame.
2	1 2nd (1) (14/1 +50%) Azano	14 14/1(+50%)	(1) Azano 14/1, Proved more miss than hit since last year and there wasn't a great deal of encouragement in a minor event at Thirsk recently. Tricky customer who is probably best watched. Best of 2022 form (July/August) reads well compared to this mark; well beaten on return.
3	10 3rd (10) (11/1 +31%) Cabinet Of Clowns	11 11/1(+31%)	(10) Cabinet Of Clowns 11/1, Consistent last season and, while he produced a poor effort at Kempton on return, he should come on for the run. Has bit to prove at 1m (and on softer than good) but may still be capable of a bit better.
4	5 4th (5) (5.5/1 -10%) Hafeet Alain	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(5) Hafeet Alain 5.5/1, C&D winner who wasn't discredited when sixth (not clear run and spare a hard race) at Lingfield on latest outing. Hasn't won for a while, but he's become nicely handicapped. Some AW form still reads well compared to this reduced mark; last ran on turf on 2021.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/1 -80%) Spinaround	9 9/1(-80%)	(3) Spinaround 9/1, Lightly raced for current yard and was only just denied by Longlai at Kempton last time. Makes plenty of appeal. New trainer this season and surged back to his best when beaten a neck at Kempton (1m, AW).
6th	4 6th (4) (4.5/1 +25%) Arthur's Realm	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(4) Arthur's Realm 4.5/1, Followed a solid reappearane with a mildly disappointing display when only seventh of 22 at Doncaster (won the 2022 renewal) but he's worth treating as still in form and the handicapper has dropped him 2 lb since. Suited by ground softer than good but perhaps the heavy ground last time was too much.
7th	6 7th (6) (9/1 +10%) Tahitian Prince	9 9/1(+10%)	(6) Tahitian Prince 9/1, Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (8f, 6/1) 18 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Likely to be better for that return and he's too well treated to rule out. 18 days ago saw his first run for 289 days and he could prove more potent this time.
8th	8 8th (8) (11/1 -175%) Warning Sign	11 11/1(-175%)	(8) Warning Sign 11/1, Fair ex-French performer who had a hopeless task in the far side group at Doncaster on reappearance. Should step up on that but others are still more appealing. Has not looked on a great mark but he was first of his small group in the Spring Mile.
9th	7 9th (7) (14/1 +22%) Power Of Darkness	14 14/1(+22%)	(7) Power Of Darkness 14/1, On a fair mark and arrives on the back of a couple of respectable efforts. Regularly held back by slow starts, however, so he'll need everything to drop right. Close third on penultimate AW start this year and not disgraced in a warm affair on latest.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (5.5/1 -10%) Longlai	5.5 5.5/1(-10%)	(9) Longlai 5.5/1, Fairly useful handicapper who looked back to his best when making a winning debut for this yard at Kempton last time. This is tougher but he's still well treated on old form. Back with a bang last month to win on stable debut; below form on softer than good.

LTO Selection:

17:20 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, the horses that have the best chance of finishing in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place are: 1. 18/1 (7) POWER OF DARKNESS 2. 5/1 (3) SPINAROUND 3. 10/1 (6) TAHITIAN PRINCE These horses have shown consistency in their form and are still well treated by the handicapper. While some other horses may improve in this race, these three seem to have the strongest chances.

LONGLAI accounted for Spinaround by a neck when the pair met at Kempton last month and Michael Wigham's gelding can confirm that form, despite a 1lb swing in the weights. Tahitian Prince was not disgraced on his return to action recently and is entitled to improve for that outing. Azano may not be the force of old but he cannot be ruled out off his current mark.

SPINAROUND is on an attractive mark and has made a positive start for his current yard, so he gets the nod ahead of Longlai, who narrowly beat him Kempton last time. Arthur's Realm looks the pick of the remainder, although there's several others for whom a case can be made.

This looks tricky, including with rain forecast. As it stands, preference is for last month's Kempton one-two LONGLAI and Spinaround

17:20 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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