There were 52 Races on Friday 9th May 2025 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Chester, 6 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Downpatrick, 6 races at Hereford, 7 races at Ballinrobe, 6 races at Nottingham, 6 races at Ripon, 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.

The vote goes ALASKAN LIGHT, representing Karl Burke, who has been firing in the two-year-old winners so far this season. The Kodiac filly was picked up for 48,000gns at the Tatts October Book 2 sales in October and she's certainly bred to have plenty of ability, being a full-sister to the Listed-placed Alaskan Gold. Richard Hannon boasts a 40 per cent strike-rate with his juvenile runners here over the last five years, so Raakeb is worthy of consideration. Ginger Hunter and Koffee And Kale are others to note.

The vote goes to ALASKAN LIGHT whose stable has carried all before it with 2yo newcomers so far this year.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

ZAPPATA showed no signs of his winning run coming to an end at Bath on Monday and, despite having to shoulder a massive penalty, he is very much the one to beat. Hill O Rue made an encouraging seasonal/handicap debut when runner-up to Flamborough Head at Redcar and should go well off the same mark. The reopposing winner has strung three solid performances together and may improve for the addition of cheekpieces, while Sweet Cicely is a place player too.

It's hard to see past ZAPPATA in his bid for the four-timer despite 18lb worth of penalties. Hill O Rue is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

REIGNING PROFIT produced a fine performance when eased down to win a class 4 event at Pontefract and a 5lb penalty might not be enough to anchor him if arriving in the same mood. The Coffee Pod went off favourite for a 0-90 handicap on his seasonal reappearance at Epsom and certainly wasn't disgraced finishing fifth. He warrants plenty of respect dropped in class with that run under his belt, while Abate and High Opinion are others to keep an eye on.

Having shaped better than his final position on his Epsom return, THE COFFEE POD is preferred to Reigning Profit.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

REBEL EMPIRE failed to make an impression over the minimum trip at Ascot last week. This return to 6f will prove more to his liking and Richard Hannon's inmate has strong claims on his third at Newcastle in March. Fortamour won this in 2022 and last month's third back at this venue points to another big run from the veteran sprinter. Mister Sox bids for a hat-trick with solid claims, having scored nicely at Pontefract.

The vote goes to THE GOOD BISCUIT who caught the eye on stable debut over C&D last month. Drying ground would be ideal.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

BAY DREAM BELIEVER scored off this mark over C&D last summer. A recent third at Beverley boosts confidence in her chances, given the winner has subsequently gone in again, and Mark Walford's inmate could be bang there at the finish. Mariner remains on a workable mark, despite a 3lb rise for scoring at Doncaster, while the unexposed Steps In Time makes his handicap debut and is worth noting for any significant moves in the market.

The choice is BAY DREAM BELIEVER (nap) who is back off the same mark as when winning over C&D last August.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Lima Sierra has a shout on the pick of her all-weather form over the winter, while Pastoral Way is fitted with cheekpieces for his first attempt at 6f, having finished third over the minimum trip at Ayr. I GOT KNOW HOW returned to action with her best effort to date, when fifth at Pontefract last month. A winner has already come out of that race and she could have more to offer on only her second start in a handicap.

The vote goes to PASTORAL WAY who has already shown ability but has suggested the step up to 6f may unlock a bit more.
Ths is the racecard key.
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