There were 62 Races on Saturday 19th August 2023 across 9 meetings. There was 7 races at Ripon, 8 races at Curragh, 6 races at Perth, 7 races at Doncaster, 6 races at Newmarket, 8 races at Tramore, 7 races at Newbury, 6 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Bath, 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.

This represents a drop in grade for the largely unexposed DIVINE LIBRA after a strong placed effort over C&D last month and the three-year-old can take advantage in this unique handicap. Not in action since scoring at Lingfield in February, Celtic Champion is a key player, along with Music Society, who has been running into form of late. 2021 winner Mitrosonfire is another to note, as well as Magical Max and Mister Bluebird.

CELTIC CHAMPION has been absent since February but he impressed when doubling his career tally at Lingfield on that occasion and, appealing as being on a handy mark returned to turf, Andrew Balding's 3-y-o remains one to be positive about. Magical Max belatedly cashed in on his much-reduced mark over 7f here in June and he can also figure with a 56-day break no problem. Low-mileage Divine Libra, Silver Samurai and last year's winner Strike complete the shortlist.

This year's race for greys has attracted a particularly competitive field. DIVINE LIBRA is the selection ahead of Strike.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

ARRAY may have been turned over at very short odds when making his second start at Goodwood, but that could turn out to be a hot maiden and he should be able to strike in much calmer waters on this occasion. Robbo offered some encouragement on debut, also at the Glorious meeting but newcomer Hand Jive, a half-brother to the stable's Coventry winner Buratino, might pose the biggest danger.

ARRAY is the clear form pick after 2 runner-up efforts on his first 2 starts, and he's going to be tough to beat. Hand Jive is the interesting newcomer.

Juddmonte colt ARRAY is taken to open his account. Newcomer Hand Jive is feared most.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

EXPENSIVE QUEEN may have finished fifth in Listed company at Sandown last time out, but the form of that race looks very strong and a mark of 82 could prove lenient on her nursery debut. She is narrowly preferred to Lady Wulfrun, who got off the mark with a determined success over C&D last week. Buttercross Flyer and Crocus Time are key players on the form they have shown as well.

LADY WULFRUN was well suited by the step up in trip when opening her account over C&D last week and is selected to defy a 6 lb higher mark with further progress on the cards. Lincoln Legacy and Expensive Queen look most interesting of the opposition.

Improving filly LADY WULFRUN (nap) has strong claims. Solid-looking handicap debutante Crocus Time is feared most.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Greysful Storm ran very well when second over 1m4f at Ascot last time and the winner of that race has since franked the form by running with credit in Listed company subsequently, but upped 2lb in the ratings, she may be vulnerable to some better-treated rivals such as MISTRESSOFILLUSION. Ralph Beckett's filly made a mockery of her opening handicap mark over 1m4f at Kempton on her previous outing and she appears likely to defy a 5lb rise. Hat-trick seeking Night Sparkle should also be taken seriously.

If there's one in this line-up which could be well ahead of its mark it's surely MISTRESSOFILLUSION, who won readily in novice company recently and can follow up on handicap debut for the very much in-form Ralph Beckett stable. Fellow 3-y-o Grand Providence is second choice ahead of the thriving Night Sparkle.

Staying on well over 1m4f on good to soft at Ascot last time suggests that this race is a suitable target for GREYSFUL STORM.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

BARROLO has been an ultra-consistent performer in handicap company this term and another bold bid can be expected. Grant Tuer's charge won more cosily than the neck winning distance would suggest at Musselburgh and this step up in trip could squeeze out more improvement. Bailar Contigo is feared most after being just touched off over 1m1f at Lingfield last time, while Leitrim Rock can get involved on his handicap bow.

Not for the first time, OUTGUN shaped better than the bare result when fourth in a Newbury handicap that rates strong form 4 weeks ago and, with the increase in trip rating a likely plus, Alan King's charge is fancied to prove his mark a workable one. Lady of Arabia should appreciate the return to further and is feared along with another thriving sort Barrolo. Leitrim Rock, on handicap debut, is also respected in a hot 3-y-o contest.

Granted better fortune OUTGUN looks capable of getting off the mark. Ranger Thunderbolt is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

LADY WORMSLEY has seldom run a bad race in her career and was a game winner when shedding the maiden tag over this distance at Doncaster last time. Despite winning by just a neck on that occasion, a 2lb rise may not be enough to stop her on an upward trajectory. Astronomica also won on her previous outing over 1m at Leicester and is likely to enter calculations along with Victoria Falls.

A tricky finale to solve but preference is for VICTORIA FALLS, who bumped into the thriving Temper Trap at Doncaster just over 3 weeks ago and Hugo Palmer's 4-y-o can go one better down to her last winning mark. Lady Wormsley impressed with her attitude when getting off the mark last time so she may emerge as the main danger, ahead of Astronomica and Comedian Leader.

Doncaster winner LADY WORMSLEY is open to further improvement on turf and gets the vote over Astronomica.
Ths is the racecard key.
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