Nottingham Races & Results Tomform Saturday 22nd April 2023
There were 58 Races on Saturday 22nd April 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Bangor, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Limerick, 7 races at Navan, 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Brighton, 6 races at Nottingham, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 22nd April 2023
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(8) Hannah's Return 7/1, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Kempton (6f, 13/2) 38 days ago, driven out. Just 1 lb higher on turf debut and must be taken seriously.
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1st (6) (3.33/1 -33%) Rajmeister
3.33
3.33/1(-33%)
(6) Rajmeister 3.33/1, Still looking for first success but posted best effort for some time when narrow second of 9 in handicap (10/1) at Redcar (6f, soft) 12 days ago. 2 lb rise fair and is one for the shortlist.
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2nd (4) (3.33/1 +5%) Zoom Star
3.33
3.33/1(+5%)
(4) Zoom Star 3.33/1, One win from 3 runs last year, at Catterick (5f, heavy) in October. Returned to form when third of 16 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, soft) 18 days ago and remains on a workable mark.
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3rd (11) (20/1 +80%) Good To Go
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20/1(+80%)
(11) Good To Go 20/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap (80/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 53 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Work to do. 1 lb out of the weights.
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4th (9) (4.5/1 +55%) Bama Lama
4.5
4.5/1(+55%)
(9) Bama Lama 4.5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 33/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 24 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
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5th (3) (4.5/1 +44%) Tantastic
4.5
4.5/1(+44%)
(3) Tantastic 4.5/1, 11/2, bit below form ninth of 16 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, soft) 18 days ago. Others preferred.
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6th (10) (6/1 +70%) Danzart
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6/1(+70%)
(10) Danzart 6/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 66/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in minor event at Southwell (5f) 58 days ago. Hard to recommend. 1 lb out of the weights.
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7th (5) (7/1 -40%) Captain Corcoran
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7/1(-40%)
(5) Captain Corcoran 7/1, Below form sixth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Catterick (5f, heavy) 10 days ago. Others more persuasive.
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8th (1) (40/1 -60%) Red Allure
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40/1(-60%)
(1) Red Allure 40/1, Three wins from 14 runs last year. First run since leaving Rebecca Menzies when sixteenth of 17 in handicap at Bath (5f, soft, 66/1) 15 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
LTO Selection:
17:25 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Based on the summary, 5.5/1 (8) HANNAH'S RETURN seems to be in good form and has recently had a career-best win. She is also only 1 lb higher on turf debut, which could work in her favor. Therefore, she is likely to do well in the upcoming race.
If HANNAH'S RETURN can translate her all-weather form to turf, she may prove a hard nut to crack. She is having her first start over this minimum trip, but showed enough pace to win over 6f at Kempton last month. Rajmeister was denied by the narrowest of margins at Redcar and it won't be long before he breaks through, while you can make a good case for Zoom Star too.
RAJMEISTER has been given a chance by the handicapper and was only just foiled at Redcar earlier this month. He is taken to go one better in the opener. Zoom Star and Hannah's Return head the list of dangers.
Top of the list is RAJMEISTER, who was only just caught at Redcar and is a big player again if he can back that up on this drop to 5f.
(6) Got To Love A Grey 1.25/1, Foaled February 21. 52,000 gns Dark Angel half-sister to 3 winners, including 1m-10.5f winner Doctor Ron and ungenuine 1m winner Wake Up Harry. Dam useful 1m winner (including at 2 yrs). Interesting newcomer.
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2nd (1) (1.62/1 +28%) Alfa Whiteburd
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1.62/1(+28%)
(1) Alfa Whiteburd 1.62/1, Promising when fourth of 16 in Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, heavy) on debut 21 days ago. Open to progress for a stable which has had a 2-y-o winner this week.
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3rd (2) (12/1 -20%) Goodeveningmrbond
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12/1(-20%)
(2) Goodeveningmrbond 12/1, Foaled February 5. 45,000 gns yearling, Acclamation colt. Dam maiden (stayed 8.5f), half-sister to useful 8.5f/9f winner Media Luna out of useful 2-y-o 7f winner Saree.
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4th (5) (5.5/1 +39%) Tees Douge
5.5
5.5/1(+39%)
(5) Tees Douge 5.5/1, Down the field in the Brocklesby on debut but showed more when second of 9 in novice at Southwell (5f) 13 days ago.
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5th (4) (14/1 -56%) Elysian Wolf
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14/1(-56%)
(4) Elysian Wolf 14/1, Foaled March 26. £28,000 Bungle Inthejungle colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 5f winner Dijarvo. Yard can ready one. Betting should guide.
LTO Selection:
18:00 Nottingham Stakes (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
It is difficult to make a clear prediction based on this summary alone. However, 1.88/1 (1) ALFA WHITEBURD could be seen as promising as they showed potential in their debut at Doncaster and their stable has had success with 2-year-olds recently. The betting may also guide towards which horse is favored by the public.
Karl Burke has already got off the mark with his two-year-olds this season and any market support behind the unraced Got To Love A Grey should be noted. However, ALFA WHITEBURD shaped with plenty of promise when fourth in the Brocklesby at Doncaster and any improvement from that run makes him the one to beat. Tees Douge was behind him on Town Moor, but stepped forward to make the frame at Southwell.
ALFA WHITEBURD can build on his debut fourth in the Brocklesby and provide the Craig Lidster stable with a second juvenile winner in recent days. The Karl Burke newcomer Got To Love A Grey would need to be considered if attracting market support.
(3) Umming N' Ahing 1.88/1, 9/1, career best when winning 9-runner maiden over this C&D (heavy) 17 days ago. Likely to be competitive back in handicap company.
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2nd (2) (3/1 -20%) Gemini Star
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3/1(-20%)
(2) Gemini Star 3/1, Twice-raced winner. 5/6, won 9-runner maiden at Thirsk (5f, soft) on reappearance 18 days ago, well on top finish. Makes handicap debut. Has the potential for better.
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3rd (1) (4/1 -14%) Just A Spark
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4/1(-14%)
(1) Just A Spark 4/1, Progressive on AW, completing a hat-trick in 5f Southwell handicap 13 days ago. Thriving and bold show likely if as effective on turf.
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4th (7) (6/1 -33%) Destiny's Spirit
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6/1(-33%)
(7) Destiny's Spirit 6/1, Progressed well in nurseries last year, winning 3 of last 4 starts (all 5f). Her stable is in cracking form so every reason tot hink she can pick up where she left off.
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5th (6) (8.5/1 +47%) Thunder Star
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8.5/1(+47%)
(6) Thunder Star 8.5/1, 14/1, 8½ lengths eleventh of 13 to Just A Spark in handicap at Southwell (5f) on reappewarance 13 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for on the back of that.
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6th (4) (12/1 -100%) Drunk In Love
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12/1(-100%)
(4) Drunk In Love 12/1, Fair form at best over sprint trips in Ireland last year. Betting perhaps the best guide on this return to action for new trainer Richard Fahey (same owner).
LTO Selection:
18:30 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
2.5/1 (2) GEMINI STAR is likely to do well as it won its maiden race well and has the potential for better, especially since it is making its handicap debut.
Just A Spark has had a fine time of it on the all-weather since making her debut earlier this year, winning her last three on the bounce, so she has to be a serious contender again. However, she may have to settle for minor honours behind the unexposed GEMINI STAR, who was a ready winner of a maiden at Thirsk, and an opening mark of 74 looks fair. Destiny's Spirit signed off last year's campaign in fine style, scoring on her final two starts, and will appreciate any ease in the ground.
The Dominic Ffrench Davis stable is in cracking form so it would be no surprise to see DESTINY'S SPIRIT improve again back from a break and make it 4 wins in her last 5 starts. Just A Spark has thrived on AW lately and will be a big threat if as effective on the grass. Recent Thirsk maiden winner Gemini Star is also respected.
(7) Nine Elms 4/1, Career best when winning 11-runner C&D handicap (heavy, 7/1) 10 days ago, pushed out. 3 lb rise is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing.
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1
2nd (1) (2.25/1 +18%) Diffident Spirit
2.25
2.25/1(+18%)
(1) Diffident Spirit 2.25/1, Won 7-runner handicap (11/2) at Leicester (1m, heavy) on reappearance 8 days ago. A good chunk of his 6 lb rise is offset by his promising apprentice's claim.
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3rd (6) (12/1 -167%) Victoria Falls
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12/1(-167%)
(6) Victoria Falls 12/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in March. 3/1, creditable close fourth of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 19 days ago. Makes turf debut.
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4th (5) (11/1 -22%) Eponina
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11/1(-22%)
(5) Eponina 11/1, Three-time C&D winner. 2 lengths sixth of 7 to Victoria Falls in handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on reappearance 49 days ago. Entitled to strip fitter for the outing and a player at a venue which evidently suits.
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5th (3) (6.5/1 +70%) Alibaba
6.5
6.5/1(+70%)
(3) Alibaba 6.5/1, 50/1, last of 13 in handicap at Kempton (1m) on recent return from a long absence. Might be seen in a better light back on turf but can only really watch for now.
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6th (4) (6.5/1 +7%) Enzos Angel
6.5
6.5/1(+7%)
(4) Enzos Angel 6.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ran poorly at Beverley on his final 3-yo start but returns as an unexposed sort. One to note in the betting.
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7th (2) (5/1 -11%) Hot Chesnut
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5/1(-11%)
(2) Hot Chesnut 5/1, C&D winner. Not at best on AW when last seen in November but she's feasibly handicapped if ready to roll after a break.
LTO Selection:
19:00 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
2.5/1 (1) DIFFIDENT SPIRIT is predicted to do well as he won his last race and has a promising apprentice's claim to offset his rise in weight.
Diffident Spirit struck over this trip at Leicester last week, for which he was put up 6lb, but he will face quicker conditions this time and that could give a chance to recent C&D winner NINE ELMS. The Roy Bowring-trained eight year-old takes a slight step up in class, but he could be up to it because he has only been raised 3lb. Hot Chesnut is another to note.
EPONINA knows where the winning post is here and might prove the answer to this tight-looking handicap. Recent C&D scorer Nine Elms is feared most, while Hot Chesnut is nicely handicpped if ready to roll after 170 days off the track.
(3) Nader King 1.25/1, Twice-raced colt. Second of 10 in maiden at this course (8.3f, soft, 5/2), no match for winner. Off 6 months. Up in trip. Should have more to offer.
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2nd (2) (3/1 -60%) Hidden Story
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3/1(-60%)
(2) Hidden Story 3/1, 550,000 gns yearling, Dubawi gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 1m winner Bouquet. Likely to be well prepared for his debut and could take the beating.
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1
3rd (1) (12/1 +45%) Break Point
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12/1(+45%)
(1) Break Point 12/1, Iffraaj colt. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart 1¼m winner (stayed 12.5f) Cannonball.
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4th (5) (7.5/1 +0%) Rogue Lion
7.5
7.5/1(+0%)
(5) Rogue Lion 7.5/1, 65,000 gns yearling, Roaring Lion colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 1½m Scarlet Dragon and winner up to 1¼m Commander Cole, both smart. Dam unraced.
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5th (6) (3.5/1 +0%) Tajanis
3.5
3.5/1(+0%)
(6) Tajanis 3.5/1, Australia gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 1¼m winner Tarroob and winner up to 8.3f Dowayla, both useful. One for shortlist on debut given connections.
LTO Selection:
19:30 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Based on the summary, 1.63/1 (2) HIDDEN STORY and 4/1 (6) TAJANIS seem to be the most promising contenders for their debut races. 1.63/1 (2) HIDDEN STORY has a good pedigree and is expected to be well-prepared, while 4/1 (6) TAJANIS has strong connections and a family history of winners.
Hidden Story, a beautifully-bred 550,000gns son of Dubawi, is likely to go well, although it is interesting to note that Charlie Appleby's newcomer has already been gelded. Preference is for NADER KING, who can take another step forward to shed his maiden tag at the third time of asking. He bumped into a good one here in the autumn and is likely to develop into a much better three-year-old. Tajanis is another newcomer to be respected.
HIDDEN STORY is an expensive son of Dubawi and, while it's a slight negative that he's already been gelded, he's still worth chancing to make a winning start. Nader King should improve for a step up in trip, so he's considered the main threat ahead of Open Choice.
19:30 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(1) Kamanika 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 19 days ago. Up in trip. Others more persuasive.
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2nd (3) (3/1 -9%) Obama Army
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3/1(-9%)
(3) Obama Army 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden who found improvement when fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 10/1) on return 8 days ago, not ideally placed. Entitled to build on that and holds strong claims.
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3rd (5) (16/1 -33%) Red Fort
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16/1(-33%)
(5) Red Fort 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Richard Hannon when seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 14/1) 13 days ago, not ideally placed. May be capable of better, particularly over this longer trip.
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4th (9) (2.75/1 +17%) Greek Giant
2.75
2.75/1(+17%)
(9) Greek Giant 2.75/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, AW) 22 days ago. May do better now upped in trip for handicap debut.
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5th (11) (33/1 -136%) Spare Rib
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33/1(-136%)
(11) Spare Rib 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, eighth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, soft) 18 days ago. Others preferred.
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6th (6) (6/1 +20%) Star Sight
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6/1(+20%)
(6) Star Sight 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 4/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 25 days ago. Can make presence felt.
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7th (2) (5.5/1 +31%) Saratoga Spirit
5.5
5.5/1(+31%)
(2) Saratoga Spirit 5.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 11/1) 50 days ago, not clear run. Makes turf debut. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
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8th (8) (50/1 -127%) Wilpena Pound
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50/1(-127%)
(8) Wilpena Pound 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 5/2) 84 days ago, slowly away. Makes turf/yard debut and market may prove best guide to claims.
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9th (7) (7.5/1 +0%) Aussie Mystic
7.5
7.5/1(+0%)
(7) Aussie Mystic 7.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 14 in minor event at Kempton (8f, 33/1) 38 days ago. Up in trip. May do better now sent handicapping.
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10th (10) (28/1 +78%) City Of Aliaa
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28/1(+78%)
(10) City Of Aliaa 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 10 in nursery (22/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f). Off 6 months. Hard to fancy.
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11th (4) (33/1 -32%) Charlie's Humour
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33/1(-32%)
(4) Charlie's Humour 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Eighth of 13 in minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 150/1). Off 116 days. Improvement required on handicap debut.
LTO Selection:
20:00 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Based on the summary, the horse with the strongest claims and potential for improvement is 3.33/1 (3) OBAMA ARMY. This horse showed improvement in its last race and is expected to build on that performance. The other horses have either shown little improvement or have not yet proven their ability in previous races.
Obama Army wasn't beaten very far into fourth at Southwell and switches to turf on the same rating. The most interesting contender in an open contest looks to be AUSSIE MYSTIC, who steps up from a mile on his handicap debut and that could prove a positive move. The Charlie Fellowes-trained son of Australia is likely to be very competitive off his lowly opening mark, while Greek Giant and Saratoga Spirit aren't ruled out either.
OBAMA ARMY took a step forward when switched to handicapping at Southwell last week and remains low mileage. He can land the finale. Star Sight and Red Fort are also respected.
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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.
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