There were 53 Races on Friday 8th August 2025 across 13 meetings. There was 1 races at Nottingham, 1 races at Sandown, 1 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Brighton, 1 races at Chelmsford City, 1 races at Leopardstown, 1 races at Sligo, 7 races at Musselburgh, 6 races at Thirsk, 8 races at Wexford, 7 races at Tipperary, 6 races at Newmarket, 6 races at Haydock, 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.

Charlie Appleby has won this three times in the last 10 years and any strong support for AL ZANATI could prove significant. The Dubawi colt is a brother to winner in France and William Buick prefers his chances to those of stablemate Leone Alato. King's Trust sports the royal colours and Ryan Moore's presence takes the eye, while the Night Of Thunder progeny Infinite Dream is another likely type worth a second look.

The betting will provide clues but as things stand LEONE ALATO is marginally preferred to stablemate Al Zanati.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

EVOLUTIONIST holds a Group 1 entry, but ran green when sent off favourite on debut at Haydock and finished only fourth. Karl Burke's filly will have learnt plenty from that initial experience and gets another chance. She may have most to fear from the newcomers, including Ribbon Of Sea. The latter is a full-sister to Sea Silk Road, who won at the highest level in France, while Don't Hurry Love and stablemate Legacy Link are others to consider.

Evolutionist is a possible big improver but newcomers LEGACY LINK and Ribbon Of Sea are preferred.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

FIRST TIME has shown enough to suggest he can win at this level. Harry Charlton's colt found only Gharma Sutra, now rated 91, too good at Ffos Las most recently and gets the nod on the strength of that form. Gouken showed ability when third at Newbury on debut and can have a say in proceedings, while the speedily-bred Gaurdman and Crown Office are both newcomers worthy of respect.

First Time sets the standard. Crown Office fetched 340,000gns as a yearling and GAURDMAN some 900,000euros at a breeze-up.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A close second off 1lb higher in this race 12 months ago, DASHING DICK could be worth chancing. The seven-year-old is already a dual C&D winner and wasn't beaten far when third in a similar track-and-trip event on his most recent start. Last year's winner, Spring Bloom, is 3lb worse-off with the selection but is dangerous to ignore after also hinting at a revival here last month. Angel Shared and Wheels Of Fire also have good chances.

Waistcoat is feared back at 6f but SPRING BLOOM shaped well here three weeks ago and can repeat his 2024 success in this race.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Dylan Cunha has found the key to LADY MARIKO and she is hard to oppose on the back of wins at Wetherby and Yarmouth. On just her third start for the local trainer, this presents the daughter of Kameko with a major chance of extending her winning run. The selection does have a 6lb higher rating to contend with, which creates hope for the likes of Rogue Dynasty and Spirit Of Jenny, who are other key players on these terms.

Beauty By My Side is a danger back against females but ROGUE DYNASTY (nap) is improving, ahead of her mark and holds strong claims.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

SOMETHING SPLENDID and Billy Loughnane formed a winning partnership in a slightly weaker race over C&D last month and there is a lot to like about their bid for back-to-back wins. A 6lb rise looks very manageable given the cosy manner of that success and more can be expected here. Zarakerjack has also made progress since being stepped up to 1m2f and could be on the premises. The penalised hat-trick seeker Gloryous is another must for the shortlist.

Lemurian has to be feared given his pedigree but GLORYOUS finished well on top in two races at the end of July.
Ths is the racecard key.
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| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
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