There were 41 Races on Friday 20th June 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Redcar, 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Market Rasen, 8 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Newmarket, 6 races at Goodwood, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7) (11/4 +77%)Front Gunner |
11/4(+77%) | (7) Front Gunner 11/4, Beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Carlisle last time; placed in season opener prior; sole win on AW; needs to improve on last effort Third on Catterick seasonal reappearance (7f, from 3lb higher); backward step at Carlisle.. |
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2nd (6) (5/1 -25%)Oscar's Sister |
5/1(-25%) | (6) Oscar's Sister 5/1, Ran to form beaten 1l off 56 here last time; that much improved on seasonal reappearance after a poor spell; major player from a dangerous mark Third to stablemate Mayo County over C&D latest; might be capable of building on that.. |
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3rd (2) (9/2 -50%)Monsieur Fantaisie |
9/2(-50%) | (2) Monsieur Fantaisie 9/2, Slowly away when scored by 3/4l off 54 over 6f here penultimate start; ran to form second beaten 3/4l off 59 last time; trainer in form; up in trip; contender Gained first turf win over 6f here (gd/fm; stable debut) on penultimate start; 7lb higher.. |
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4th (3) (11/1 +0%)Travis |
11/1(+0%) | (3) Travis 11/1, Beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap over 6f at Hamilton last time; top course jockey; up in trip; strike-rate concerning; each-way shout Nicely weighted but latest Hamilton effort a poor one and 7f doesn't appear his optimum.. |
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5th (1) (6/1 -33%)Cooperation |
6/1(-33%) | (1) Cooperation 6/1, Yard won this last year; ideally suited by trip when scored by 2l off 57 at Newmarket three starts back; seventh beaten 4 1/4l off 62 last time; down in grade; in the mix Ended a two-year winless run at Newmarket (7f; from 4lb lower); not in same form since.. |
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6th (8) (13/2 -30%)Rain Cap |
13/2(-30%) | (8) Rain Cap 13/2, Slowly away beaten 3l off 49 at Catterick last time; back-to-back second, including over CD prior; in the mix Catterick specialist; split stablemates Mayo County & Oscar's Sister (C&D; penultimate).. |
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7th (5) (9/1 -20%)Enpassant |
9/1(-20%) | (5) Enpassant 9/1, Ran to form beaten 3 1/2l off 61 at Carlisle last time; that an improved effort eased back into this grade; chance Fourth at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) on first start for this yard and a case can be made.. |
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8th (10) (40/1 -60%)Woodrafff |
40/1(-60%) | (10) Woodrafff 40/1, Below par beaten 6l in a handicap over 6f at Newcastle last time; usually consistent; up in trip; unproven on fast ground; plenty to find Failed to sparkle in four starts (6f-1m; all AW) for Adrian Nicholls; turf/stable debut.. |
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9th (9) (25/1 +0%)Going Underground |
25/1(+0%) | (9) Going Underground 25/1, Slowly away down the field in a handicap here most recent; usually held up; needs to improve; risky given latest effort 2-42; hasn't been shaping like a winner waiting to happen; others more obvious.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

MONSIEUR FANTAISIE has done very well since joining the Roger Fell stable and a return to Redcar should suit, having scored over 6f here in May. Joanna Mason's mount has won over this distance before and he gets the vote ahead of Rain Cap, who had Oscar's Sister a place back in third over C&D before finishing fourth at Catterick. Cooperation is another to consider on the drop in class.

The one who arrives in the best form is MONSIEUR FANTAISIE, and this looks a decent opportunity in which to notch a second turf win.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (10/3 0%)We've Got This |
10/3(0%) | (1) We've Got This 10/3, Raced freely beaten 1/4l off 59 here last time; knocking on the door last year without success; the pick on balance of form 0-7 but she went close in a C&D handicap last month; big player off only 1lb higher. |
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2nd (6) (11/2 -65%)Due Respect |
11/2(-65%) | (6) Due Respect 11/2, Ran to form beaten a head off 47 here last time; that an improved effort after a poor spell; in the mix 0-10 but she had a near-miss over C&D latest and is a big player if she can back that up. |
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3rd (2) (10/1 -33%)Tiempo Alegre |
10/1(-33%) | (2) Tiempo Alegre 10/1, Raced freely fourth beaten 8l in a handicap over 8f at Nottingham latest; trainer in form; down in trip; unproven on fast ground; back on last winning mark; could contend Record of 1-14 and was beaten 8l back on turf last time; others are more convincing. |
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4th (5) (9/2 +25%)I Can Boogy |
9/2(+25%) | (5) I Can Boogy 9/2, Scored by a neck off 51 here three starts back; slowly away tenth beaten 7 1/4l off 53 last time; cheekpieces first time; contender Two wins this spring but she's been quiet in last two starts; cheekpieces now added. |
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5th (8) (22/1 -57%)Jimmy Henry |
22/1(-57%) | (8) Jimmy Henry 22/1, Beaten 4l off 45 at Doncaster last time; unplaced in opening ten starts; bit to prove Ten-race maiden with form figures of 8706546 in handicaps; others preferred. |
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6th (7) (17/2 -42%)Mission In Malton |
17/2(-42%) | (7) Mission In Malton 17/2, Yard won this last year; well backed 6l third in a handicap over 8f at Ripon most recent run; top course trainer; not proven trip; threat Eight-race maiden who has not finished closer than 4l to a winner; down the list. |
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7th (3) (20/1 -43%)Rajlakshmi |
20/1(-43%) | (3) Rajlakshmi 20/1, Raced freely beaten 7l in a novice over 8f at Southwell last time; not proven trip; unproven on fast ground; off a short-break; makes handicap debut; more needed Unexposed filly and she's a possible improver on handicap/turf debut; market useful. |
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8th (4) (13/2 -8%)Bern Rossetti |
13/2(-8%) | (4) Bern Rossetti 13/2, Yard won this last year; below par fourth beaten 11l in a handicap over 6f at Haydock latest; top course jockey/trainer combination; up in trip; down in grade; chance No impact in five runs so far and needs a transformation on this step back up to 7f. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Narrowly denied over C&D last month on just her second start for new connections, DUE RESPECT looks the one to beat off 3lb higher with claimer Rhys Elliott retaining the ride. Arriving with similar claims to the selection after going close over track and trip herself last time out, We've Got This is open to more improvement, although her stable has not been firing of late. Bern Rossetti and Rajlakshmi are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

Both Due Respect and WE'VE GOT THIS went close in C&D handicaps last month and slight preference is for Ivan Furtado's filly.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (6) (6/4 -9%)Marhaba Ghaiyyath |
6/4(-9%) | (6) Marhaba Ghaiyyath 6/4, Carried wide home turn and may have won narrowly otherwise beaten a head off 84 over 10f at Chester last time; down in trip; unproven on fast ground; scope to improve; major player Pulled clear with the winner at Chester and is due to be 5lb higher in future; big player. |
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2nd (3) (5/1 +64%)Cruyff Turn |
5/1(+64%) | (3) Cruyff Turn 5/1, Ideally suited by trip when scored by 2l off 84 over 7f here in April; 14th beaten 14l off 88 last time; top course jockey/trainer combination; up in trip; goes well here; squeak Won here in April but he's struggled last twice and needs to get back on track. |
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3rd (2) (8/1 +11%)Rhythm Master |
8/1(+11%) | (2) Rhythm Master 8/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 7l in a handicap over 7f at Doncaster last time; usually held up; up in trip; bit to find Record of 2-31 but went close at Thirsk on penultimate run; dangerous back up in trip. |
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4th (1) (3/1 +25%)Padishakh |
3/1(+25%) | (1) Padishakh 3/1, Well backed when scored by a neck off 86 at Nottingham penultimate start; fifth beaten 3 1/4l off 89 last time; down in trip back on quick ground; threat Won on stable debut at Nottingham (8.3f) before a respectable effort at Ripon; respected. |
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5th (4) (10/1 -186%)Waleefy |
10/1(-186%) | (4) Waleefy 10/1, Below par beaten 5l in a handicap over 7f at Newmarket last time; trainer in form; up in trip; has been slightly frustrating; could figure Well held as favourite in both runs this season and he now steps up to 1m. |
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6th (5) (12/1 +0%)Dolce Courage |
12/1(+0%) | (5) Dolce Courage 12/1, Did not get a clear run beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap over 7f at York last time; visor first time; up in trip; unproven on fast ground; place squeak Has a patchy record and he's been disappointing in last two runs; visor is now tried. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Turned out again quickly after showing plenty of pace when narrowly denied over further at Chester last week, MARHABA GHAIYYATH should improve for that effort and he may be able to boss this contest from the front. Waleefy has never quite lived up to his lofty pedigree, but returning to a mile for the first time since February 2024 should aid his cause. Padishakh has strong claims on his Nottingham success two starts ago, while Rhythm Master remains a capable sort at this level.

This can go to MARHABA GHAIYYATH (nap), who had a close call at Chester last Friday and is 5lb well in off the same mark.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (7) (11/8 +45%)Serenity Blue |
11/8(+45%) | (7) Serenity Blue 11/8, Improved from debut won a novice at Nottingham by 1 1/4l last time; big, strong colt, looks like will get further in time; leading player Justified market support, scoring comfortably at Nottingham (1m2f); penalised accordingly.. |
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2nd (5) (11/1 -120%)Stay In The Game |
11/1(-120%) | (5) Stay In The Game 11/1, Probably needed race fourth beaten 5 1/4l in a novice over 7f at Catterick latest; up in trip; unproven on fast ground; off a short-break; has experience edge; threat Displayed pace but failed to see his race out when fourth on Catterick (7f) comeback.. |
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3rd (10) (11/8 +39%)Venezuelan |
11/8(+39%) | (10) Venezuelan 11/8, Ideally suited by trip second beaten a length in a handicap at Newmarket latest; steadily progressive since promising debut; feasible threat Hung winning chance away at Newmarket (1m2f, gd/fm) latest; solid chance nevertheless.. |
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4th (6) (4/1 -78%)Clermont Ferrand |
4/1(-78%) | (6) Clermont Ferrand 4/1, Below par when well backed beaten 7l in a novice at Wetherby last time; ran on strongly in very promising debut prior; off a short-break; big chance Plenty of promise on Yarmouth debut (1m2f) before underwhelming at Wetherby; contender.. |
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5th (2) (250/1 -150%)Jubilee Party |
250/1(-150%) | (2) Jubilee Party 250/1, Pulled up in the Maiden Point over 2m4f at Tabley latest; cheekpieces first time; returning from long layoff; back in trip; all to do Pulled up on sole start in a 2m4f point last May; impossible to consider; look elsewhere.. |
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6th (9) (66/1 -100%)Tatanka |
66/1(-100%) | (9) Tatanka 66/1, 8 1/4l fourth in a maiden over 7f at Thirsk first-time out; should improve up in trip; may contend Posted perfectly respectable debut at Thirsk (7f, good; fourth); moves quickly up in trip.. |
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7th (4) (250/1 -67%)Mr Withington |
250/1(-67%) | (4) Mr Withington 250/1, Probably needed race comfortably held in a novice over 1m4f at Doncaster last time; down in trip; all to do Well beaten on first start for this trainer at Doncaster (1m4f; 200-1) on Sunday.. |
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8th (3) (200/1 -100%)Mazza |
200/1(-100%) | (3) Mazza 200/1, Comfortably held in a maiden here last time; poor on debut prior; top course jockey; all to do Sent off at odds of 250-1 over C&D (fifth of six) latest; can't be the solution.. |
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9th (8) (40/1 -100%)Me And Bobby Mcgee |
40/1(-100%) | (8) Me And Bobby Mcgee 40/1, Had benefited for debut experience 10l third in a maiden over 1m4f at Beverley most recent run; trainer in form; back in trip; place squeak Bit better when a modest third to an odds-on favourite at Beverley (1m4f, good).. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Serenity Blue shaped with promise in a warm Leicester maiden before going on to score at the second time of asking at Nottingham. There should be more to come from James Horton's colt, but he might struggle to concede 7lb to VENEZUELAN. The gelded son of Churchill continues to knock at the door, most recently when second in a handicap at Newmarket. Dropped in grade and with cheekpieces applied for the first time, he could earn a deserved maiden triumph. Clermont Ferrand is also noted.

The trio to concentrate on are Clermont Ferrand, Serenity Blue, and VENEZUELAN. Headgear is likely to help to the selection.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5) (7/4 +47%)Hot Dancer |
7/4(+47%) | (5) Hot Dancer 7/4, Ideally suited by trip when landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off 72 at Chelmsford last time; up 4lb; consistent type; in the mix Justified favouritism at Chelmsford (1m2f Class 5, AW) a fortnight ago; now 4lb higher.. |
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2nd (2) (5/1 +33%)Yabher |
5/1(+33%) | (2) Yabher 5/1, Below form down the field in a handicap over 8f at Haydock most recent; generally out of form; trainer in form; up in trip; unproven on fast ground; off a short-break; place squeak Floundered in the dip on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m); gelded since last appearance.. |
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3rd (3) (9/4 +65%)Happy Banner |
9/4(+65%) | (3) Happy Banner 9/4, Did not get a clear run beaten 4l off 78 over 8f at Newbury last time; improved from seasonal reappearance; up in trip; not out of it Kempton novice (7f) winner last December; similar level of form shown since handicapping.. |
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4th (1) (22/1 -144%)Criminal Shore |
22/1(-144%) | (1) Criminal Shore 22/1, Suited by step-up in trip scored by a short-head off 71 over 8f at Ripon three starts back; eighth beaten 9l off 79 last time; up in trip; unproven on fast ground; may contend Progress slowed when down the field at Haydock (1m) recently; now set to tackle 1m2f.. |
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5th (7) (22/1 -22%)Chesneys Charm |
22/1(-22%) | (7) Chesneys Charm 22/1, Raced freely beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at York last time; not proven trip; unproven on fast ground; bit to find Turf maiden (0-8); latest York effort (10.5f; fifth, 66-1) was okay, but that's about all.. |
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6th (6) (18/1 -80%)Motawaared |
18/1(-80%) | (6) Motawaared 18/1, Slowly away beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap over 1m4f at Chester last time; in good form prior; tongue-tie first time; down in trip; unproven on fast ground; bit to find Last of seven at Chester (12.5f) latest; still early days handicapping; tongue-tie goes on. |
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7th (8) (12/1 -100%)Paratrooper |
12/1(-100%) | (8) Paratrooper 12/1, Back to form ridden more conservatively up in trip beaten 2 1/2l off 73 over 1m4f at Thirsk last time; visor first time; down in trip; eased 2lb; threat Unable to work way into contention at Thirsk (1m4f; handicap debut) latest; newly visored.. |
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8th (4) (10/1 -233%)Fantasmic |
10/1(-233%) | (4) Fantasmic 10/1, Ideally suited by trip when winning a maiden at Lingfield over 1m1f by a neck last time; steadily progressive; up in trip; contender Off the mark at Lingfield (1m1f) a month ago; goes handicapping at an appropriate level.. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

An open contest in which a chance can be taken on MOTAWAARED. George Boughey's charge didn't see out the extended 1m4f at Chester but had previously shown promise over shorter and, with a tongue-tie applied for the first time, it wouldn't come as any great surprise were he to find the required improvement. Hot Dancer struck from 4lb lower at Chelmsford and he merits the utmost respect back on turf. Others to note include Fantasmic and Yabher.

Fantasmic & Hot Dancer were last-time winners, so you'd have to respect their chances. However, HAPPY BANNER receives the vote.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | ATR Speed | Form Plus | Class Runs | Speed Runs | Speed at Distance | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1) (13/2 -117%)Marajito |
13/2(-117%) | (1) Marajito 13/2, Going probably on fast side down the field in a handicap at York most recent; top course jockey/trainer combination; may not relish fast ground; risky, but could contend down in grade Unexposed filly who went close on her penultimate run; dangerous dropped back in grade. |
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2nd (5) (11/4 -22%)Keep The Gold |
11/4(-22%) | (5) Keep The Gold 11/4, Did not get a clear run beaten 2 1/4l off 63 at Southwell last time; not clear run over CD prior; cheekpieces first time; contender Beaten less than 3l in his two handicaps and he's respected back on turf; headgear on. |
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3rd (2) (6/4 +67%)Big Apple Jack |
6/4(+67%) | (2) Big Apple Jack 6/4, Ran to form beaten 5 1/4l in a novice over 6f at Doncaster last time; usually consistent; back in trip; leading player from potentially lenient opening mark Unexposed gelding and he needs watching in market dropped to 5f on handicap debut. |
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4th (4) (13/2 +19%)Chief Of State |
13/2(+19%) | (4) Chief Of State 13/2, Seemed to be on stiff mark beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Ripon last time; may not relish fast ground; not out of it Finished down the field in all four runs and needs to raise his game. |
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5th (6) (13/2 -18%)Beerwah |
13/2(-18%) | (6) Beerwah 13/2, Below par beaten 5l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; placed at Wetherby when not clear run prior; blinkers first time; threat 0-9 and was never involved at Thirsk on Tuesday; others preferred. |
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6th (3) (18/1 -125%)Sunshine Soul |
18/1(-125%) | (3) Sunshine Soul 18/1, Appeared not to stay beaten 9l in a handicap over 7f at Chelmsford last time; down in trip; may contend from sliding mark Has dropped down the weights but she's now 0-10 and needs a major revival back at 5f. |
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7th (7) (50/1 -52%)Rajawail |
50/1(-52%) | (7) Rajawail 50/1, Beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap over 7f at Beverley last time; generally out of form; back in trip; unproven on fast ground; lot to find 16-race maiden and she has lots to prove on this switch to sprinting. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Although only seventh of eight over C&D on his seasonal return, KEEP THE GOLD shaped with far more promise than the bare result would suggest. Eased 2lb after finishing third at Southwell five days later, cheekpieces are applied for the first time and he can step forward. Chief Of State didn't appear to be in love with Ripon latest but could bounce back, while the class-dropping Marajito is also noted.

The most solid option is KEEP THE GOLD, who has been beaten less than 3l in his two handicaps and seems to be going the right way.
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