There were 49 Races on Friday 12th May 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Chester, 7 races at Kilbeggan, 7 races at Nottingham, 7 races at Ripon, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 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 (1)  (2.75/1 -10%)Hala Emaraaty |
2.75/1(-10%)  |
 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Hala Emaraaty 2.75/1, Foaled January 31. £14,000 2-y-o, Kodiac colt. Dam unraced half-sister to Prix Morny winner Unfortunately. Yard have made a bright start with their juveniles this term and he's a newcomer to note. Kodiac colt; appeals on paper and yard's juveniles are among the winners; interesting. |
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2nd (4)  (8/1 +43%)Gray's Inn |
8/1(+43%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Gray's Inn 8/1, Foaled February 16. 10,000 gns yearling, Inns of Court filly. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m (stayed 1¼m) Diamond Green. Inns Of Court filly; market can prove a good guide for this newcomer. |
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3rd (5)  (2/1 -6%)Grey Gray |
2/1(-6%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Grey Gray 2/1, Twice-raced filly. 4/1, matched debut form when second of 6 in maiden at Brighton (5.3f, good) 9 days ago and a repeat here gives her sound claims. Fair form when runner-up in Bath novice and Brighton maiden; holds very good claims. |
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4th (7)  (20/1 -43%)Patasola |
20/1(-43%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Patasola 20/1, Once-raced filly. 66/1, fifth of 7 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, heavy) on debut 20 days ago, running green under 2f out and not knocked about. Probably one for nurseries further down the line. In need of the initial experience when 5th at Thirsk; she can build on it. |
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5th (6)  (11/1 -29%)Lady Dandylion |
11/1(-29%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lady Dandylion 11/1, Foaled March 14. €15,000 yearling, Dandy Man filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Electrelane. Market should guide on debut. Betting can prove an accurate indicator for this Dandy Man debutante. |
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6th (3)  (3/1 +40%)Bazball |
3/1(+40%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Bazball 3/1, Estidhkaar filly. Showed some ability when fifth in 12-runner Beverley maiden (5f, soft) 11 days ago, keeping on final 100 yds. Likely type to do better. Fifth of 12 in maiden at Beverley (5f, soft); she can take a step forward now. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Based on the summary, 1.88/1 (5) GREY GRAY and 2.5/1 (1) HALA EMARAATY have the best chances of doing well. 9/1 (2) BACK BEFORE DARK and 14/1 (4) GRAY'S INN are also potential contenders. 8.5/1 (6) LADY DANDYLION and 14/1 (7) PATASOLA are less likely to perform strongly. It is difficult to predict the exact finishing order, but 1.88/1 (5) GREY GRAY, 2.5/1 (1) HALA EMARAATY, and 9/1 (2) BACK BEFORE DARK could finish in the top three.
GREY GRAY paid the price for a slow start on her debut at Bath and may have got closer to an impressive winner that day. Given that form has been franked since and she subsequently posted another encouraging effort at Brighton nine days ago, she can make it third-time lucky here. Hala Emaraaty appeals most of the newcomers and is one to monitor in the betting, while similar comments apply to Back Before Dark.
GREY GRAY arrives having filled the runners-up spot both starts to date, latterly at Brighton 9 days ago, and she can put her experience to good use and come out on top. Alice Haynes has made a bright start with her juveniles and newcomer Hala Emaraaty is one to note. Bazball is also worth a look.
Alice Haynes has her string in great nick and her Kodiac newcomer HALA EMARAATY is taken to make a winning start and deny Grey Gray.
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 (2)  (2.75/1 -22%)Tawalla |
2.75/1(-22%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Tawalla 2.75/1, Much improved from debut despite still looking a work in progress after 6 months off when second of 9 in minor event (14/1) at Catterick (5f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Open to further improvement as he gains experience. Second in 5f Catterick novice 16 days ago; open to further progress at 6f; big player. |
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2nd (4)  (8/1 -45%)Harriet's Angel |
8/1(-45%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Harriet's Angel 8/1, Twice-raced filly. 16/1, built on debut promise while still looking far from the finished article when third of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 10 days ago. Open to progress. Still green when third at Wolver ten days ago; she can do better still on her turf debut. |
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3rd (1)  (0.44/1 +56%)Talha |
0.44/1(+56%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Talha 0.44/1, Has finished runner-up on all 3 outings so far, improving after 6 months off in 11-runner minor event at Doncaster (6f, heavy) a fortnight ago. Should be thereabouts once again. Off 6 months and gelded before clear 2nd in 6f Doncaster novice; he's well in the mix. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Based on the summary, it is difficult to confidently predict which horse will do well. However, 1/1 (1) TALHA seems to have a good track record of finishing as a runner-up and has recently performed well even after a 6-month break. 2.25/1 (2) TAWALLA has also shown improvement and is open to further progress. 5.5/1 (4) HARRIET'S ANGEL is still green and has only raced twice, but has shown promise. With that said, my prediction for the top three would be: 1) 1/1 (1) TALHA 2) 2.25/1 (2) TAWALLA 3) 5.5/1 (4) HARRIET'S ANGEL (with an outside chance for 3rd place)
Richard Fahey is among the top three trainers at this course over the last five years and holds a solid chance of boosting that statistic with TALHA, who has finished second on each of her three pervious starts. Admittedly, she was well held on each occasion, but her performances were still encouraging enough to put her forward with a good level of confidence. Tawalla showed improvement last time and is feared most ahead of Harriet's Angel.
Tough to split these but TALHA has finished runner-up on each of his 3 outings so far and with further improvement not ruled out this looks a good opportunity for Richard Fahey's charge to go a place better. Tawalla was much improved from debut despite still looking a work in progress so he can give the selection most to think about, ahead of Harriet's Angel.
The vote goes to Charlie Fellowes' TAWALLA who can take another step forward after his Catterick second.
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 (3)  (1.62/1 -35%)Reigning Profit |
1.62/1(-35%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Reigning Profit 1.62/1, Two wins from 4 runs this year, the latest at Pontefract earlier this month. 10/3, fifth of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) 7 days ago. That was a Class 2 contest and he's a big player back in 0-75 company. Won twice at Pontefract; beat only one at Goodwood latest but can bounce back now. |
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2nd (1)  (7/1 -8%)Manila Scouse |
7/1(-8%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Manila Scouse 7/1, Lightly-raced winner. Off 18 months (gelded in the interim) ahead of this handicap debut and it will be interesting to see what the market has to say. Fair winning juvenile in 2021; off 18 months with his fitness to prove now. |
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3rd (2)  (5/1 -11%)Glory Fighter |
5/1(-11%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Glory Fighter 5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form third of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Doncaster (5f, heavy) 40 days ago. Entitled to come on for that and he's now 1 lb lower. Resumed after six months off with encouraging Doncaster 3rd; player. |
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4th (6)  (8/1 +20%)John Kirkup |
8/1(+20%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) John Kirkup 8/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 8½ lengths eighth of 10 to Reigning Profit in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good to soft, 15/2) 18 days ago. That run can be excused (always behind after anticipated the start and hitting the stalls) and he's lurking on an attractive mark. Arrives on a long losing run; hit stalls at Pontefract latest but others still preferred. |
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5th (4)  (3.33/1 +45%)Lotus Rose |
3.33/1(+45%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Lotus Rose 3.33/1, C&D winner. Creditable third of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, soft, 40/1) 13 days ago. Likely to be in the thick of things once again off the same mark. C&D winner who posted a good Doncaster 3rd latest; firmly in the picture off same mark. |
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6th (7)  (10/1 +38%)James Watt |
10/1(+38%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) James Watt 10/1, C&D winner. Twelfth of 16 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, soft, 22/1) 34 days ago. Others make more appeal. Won this 12 months ago but yet to fire in three runs this term; needs to bounce back. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Based on the summary, the horses that have the best chance of finishing in the top 3 are 16/1 (7) JAMES WATT, 6/1 (4) LOTUS ROSE, and 1.2/1 (3) REIGNING PROFIT. 16/1 (7) JAMES WATT has won this race before and has a good track record. 6/1 (4) LOTUS ROSE has been consistent and posted good results recently. 1.2/1 (3) REIGNING PROFIT has won twice this year and is expected to bounce back after a disappointing run in a Class 2 contest.
Stablemates James Watt, who won this off 10lb higher last year, and GLORY FIGHTER are hard to split on the pick of their form. However, the latter, who has also won off higher marks before now, edges preference based on him posting the more solid recent performances. Reigning Profit also enters calculations, while Manila Scouse has a long absence to overcome but also warrants a second look.
REIGNING PROFIT came up short in a Class 2 race at Goodwood last week but will prove a tough nut to crack back in calmer waters here. Indeed, Ruth Carr's charge was a decisive winner of back-to-back Pontefract handicaps prior to that and is taken to exploit this favourable mark (due to go up 6 lb). A line can be drawn through John Kirkup's reappearance spin and he could be the one for the forecast. Manila Scouse has been absent for 18 months but is worth a second look all the same.
The vote goes to GLORY FIGHTER who can build on an encouraging Doncaster reappearance 3rd and also represents last year's winning yard.
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)  (7.5/1 +46%)Bonne Vitesse |
7.5/1(+46%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Bonne Vitesse 7.5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2020. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, soft, 10/1) 16 days ago, hanging right over 1f out. Significantly back up in trip but others looks stronger. Only 11th in 1m4f Catterick handicap 16 days ago; she needs to take a big step forward. |
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2nd (2)  (2/1 +33%)Yorkindness |
2/1(+33%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Yorkindness 2/1, 9/2, beaten a similar margin as on reappearance when fourth of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, good) 10 days ago. Significantly upped in trip but doesn't seem particularly well handicapped. Returned in good nick, fourth at Yarmouth ten days ago; not discounted on first go at 2m. |
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3rd (3)  (6.5/1 -18%)Turner Girl |
6.5/1(-18%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Turner Girl 6.5/1, Stepped up on reappearance when third of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Catterick (12.1f, soft) 16 days ago (lost a shoe and returned with a small wound to a hind leg). Significantly up in trip. Has to be taken seriously. Back on track with Catterick 3rd latest; she's in the mix now stepping up to 2m. |
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4th (4)  (5/1 +29%)We'll Go Again |
5/1(+29%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) We'll Go Again 5/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, soft, 22/1) 16 days ago, staying on gradually. Significantly up in trip and could well get involved. Winning 2m hurdler; creditable Catterick 5th latest; interesting now stamina is drawn out. |
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5th (9)  (8/1 +43%)Freewheelin |
8/1(+43%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Freewheelin 8/1, Below form having a rare outing on turf when fourth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (16f, soft, 7/1) 32 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Not discredited on rare turf start when 4th at Redcar latest; possibilities. |
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6th (8)  (25/1 -56%)Oh So Chic |
25/1(-56%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Oh So Chic 25/1, First run since leaving Edward Bethell when tailed-off ninth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (16f, soft, 14/1) 32 days ago. Will need to leave that effort well behind. Only ninth on yard debut in 2m Redcar handicap last month; she needs to get back on track. |
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7th (5)  (33/1 -136%)Fire Eyes |
33/1(-136%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Fire Eyes 33/1, Excuses when seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, gambled-on 3/1) 7 days ago, doing too much too soon. Significantly up in trip. In decent nick, aggressive ride when Newcastle 7th latest; in mix if stamina holds out. |
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8th (7)  (3.5/1 +36%)Easter Icon |
3.5/1(+36%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Easter Icon 3.5/1, Opened his account at Southwell in April. However, he turned in a rather laboured effort when third of 10 in handicap (7/2) at Salisbury (14.2f, good to soft) 8 days ago so will need to bounce back. Won at Southwell (2m) in April before fair Salisbury 3rd; he's one for the shortlist. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Based on the summary, the horses with the best chances of finishing in the top 3 are 5.5/1 (7) EASTER ICON, 5.5/1 (3) TURNER GIRL, and Glory and Honour.
TURNER GIRL was an eye-catcher when staying on from off the pace over shorter at Catterick last month, and going up to 2m could well be the making of her. Ed Dunlop's filly is only 1lb above her last winning mark and she gets the vote ahead of Wolverhampton scorer Glory And Honour, as well as Yorkindness, who has performed with credit on both starts this year.
Cases can be made for several, but TURNER GIRL left her reappearance effort well behind at Catterick just over a fortnight ago so, provided she copes with this extra distance, Ed Dunlop's filly is fancied to double her career tally. Glory And Honour opened his account for the year at Wolverhampton last Wednesday and he should be in the mix under a penalty, along with We'll Go Again.
Sam England's hurdles winner WE'LL GO AGAIN can build on his Catterick fourth now now that he faces more of a stamina test.
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)  (6.5/1 -18%)Twelfth Knight |
6.5/1(-18%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Twelfth Knight 6.5/1, Latest win at Redcar in April. 11/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Claims here if he puts his best foot forward. Won at Redcar but only eighth at Wetherby 12 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back. |
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2nd (3)  (1.75/1 +13%)Fortamour |
1.75/1(+13%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Fortamour 1.75/1, Three-time C&D winner. Fourth of 15 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D (soft) 22 days ago, left poorly placed. Has fallen to a workable mark and one for the shortlist. Won this 12 months ago; good C&D 4th latest; 2lb lower now so merits serious consideration. |
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3rd (4)  (16/1 -33%)Muscika |
16/1(-33%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Muscika 16/1, Latest win at Chelmsford in March. Eleventh of 15 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D (soft) 22 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. Dual 6f AW winner in 2023 but below-par 11th back on turf over C&D latest; more needed. |
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4th (2)  (7/1 +36%)Mark's Choice |
7/1(+36%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Mark's Choice 7/1, Five-time C&D winner. 14/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, tenth of 15 in handicap at this C&D (soft) 22 days ago, left poorly placed. Blinkers on 1st time and needs to bounce back. Yet to hit top form this term but 5-time C&D scorer can't be discounted in headgear change. |
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5th (5)  (40/1 -233%)May Blossom |
40/1(-233%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) May Blossom 40/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Beverley (5f, good to soft) 15 days ago and again likely to find a few too good. Looked rusty after six months off when 6th at Beverley; usual visor is again left off here. |
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6th (9)  (8/1 -14%)Shallow Hal |
8/1(-14%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Shallow Hal 8/1, 20/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 86 days ago. Visor back on. Others are more persuasive. Scored at Chelmsford in November but he hasn't proved the easiest to catch right since. |
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7th (7)  (3.5/1 +0%)Count D'orsay |
3.5/1(+0%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Count D'orsay 3.5/1, Course winner. Thirty-seven runs since last win in 2020. 5/1, below form fifth of 16 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Needs considering. 37 outings since his last win but this course winner can't be discounted off reduced mark. |
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8th (8)  (8/1 +27%)Rich Waters |
8/1(+27%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Rich Waters 8/1, Visored for 1st time, fourteenth of 20 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, heavy, 17/2), weakening quickly. Off 6 months ahead of this debut for new yard and needs to raise his game. Fairly useful for Saeed bin Suroor; no surprise to see him bounce back for his new yard. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Based on the summary, 2/1 (3) FORTAMOUR and 11/1 (2) MARK'S CHOICE seem to be the strongest contenders. 2/1 (3) FORTAMOUR has won at this course before and is at a lower weight, while 11/1 (2) MARK'S CHOICE has won five times at this course and is undergoing a headgear change. 5.5/1 (1) TWELFTH KNIGHT and 3.5/1 (7) COUNT D'ORSAY may also be worth considering for a place. Therefore, the predicted order of finish is: 1. 2/1 (3) FORTAMOUR 2. 11/1 (2) MARK'S CHOICE 3. 5.5/1 (1) TWELFTH KNIGHT 4. 3.5/1 (7) COUNT D'ORSAY
The selection is FORTAMOUR, who was somewhat unlucky when coming clear on his side of the track when fourth over C&D last month. The seven-year-old won this contest last year off 5lb higher and he is handicapped to go well, with Twelfth Knight, a winner at Redcar on his penultimate start, looking best placed to chase him home. Count D'Orsay and Rich Waters are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
It's been a while since COUNT D'ORSAY last got his head in front but this is a lower-grade handicap than those he is used to contesting, and there were positives to take from his latest effort at Beverley. He gets the nod ahead of Fortamour, who likes it here and looks dangerous on the back of an encouraging effort last time. Twelfth Knight is best of the rest.
Ben Haslam's FORTAMOUR (nap) signalled he's ready to go in again when fourth over C&D last time out and can repeat last year's success
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 (4)  (2.25/1 +32%)Bertie's Wish |
2.25/1(+32%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Bertie's Wish 2.25/1, Showed fairly useful form over hurdles during the winter, winning twice, and is potentially well treated back on the Flat, with his stable very much among the winners. Wears first-time tongue strap. Two-time hurdles winner for current yard; interesting back on Flat off reduced mark. |
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2nd (3)  (6/1 +25%)Billy Roberts |
6/1(+25%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Billy Roberts 6/1, Ended 2022 with a couple of below par efforts but was probably ready for a break at that stage, so could bounce back on this return to action. Won this race last year from 4 lb lower. Took this event 12 months ago but ended 2022 below par; needs to hit the ground running. |
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3rd (7)  (8/1 -60%)Bit Of A Quirke |
8/1(-60%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Bit Of A Quirke 8/1, Veteran who showed he retains a fair level of ability after 8 months off when third of 11 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Player if in the same form. Good third in 1m2f Beverley h'cap 15 days ago on first run for eight months; considered. |
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4th (5)  (11/1 -47%)Cedar Rapids |
11/1(-47%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Cedar Rapids 11/1, One win from 21 Flat runs. Produced a rare below par effort when down the field at Dundalk on final outing. Off 170 days. Significantly back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving James McAuley. Fair ex-Irish 7f winner who also proved consistent in 2022; shortlisted for his new yard. |
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5th (6)  (2.75/1 +21%)Bollin Margaret |
2.75/1(+21%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Bollin Margaret 2.75/1, C&D winner who is well treated after a poor 2022 and caught the eye after 6 months off when fourth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Interesting. C&D winner; encouraging Beverley 4th 15 days ago; firmly in the picture off the same mark. |
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6th (1)  (3.33/1 +26%)Bushfire |
3.33/1(+26%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bushfire 3.33/1, Placed in a couple of AW handicaps towards the end of 2022 but wasn't at his best on final outing, so needs to get back on track now returning to turf after a break. On the plus side, this does represent a drop in grade. Winless in 2022 but performed with credit for current yard; not discounted on his return. |
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7th (2)  (33/1 -50%)Grifter |
33/1(-50%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Grifter 33/1, Ran poorly on last Flat outing and soundly beaten all 3 starts over hurdles. Hard to fancy. Offered little for current yard, well-held 3rd over hurdles in March; others appeal more. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
1st - 3.5/1 (6) BOLLIN MARGARET, 2nd - 5/1 (7) BIT OF A QUIRKE, 3rd - 7.5/1 (5) CEDAR RAPIDS.
BIT OF A QUIRKE has now dropped to 1lb above his last winning mark, which came over 1m4f at Leicester last July. He made most on that occasion so may well be ridden positively again over this shorter trip, especially when considering he posted a creditable run for third over this distance at Beverley latest. Bollin Margaret finished in fourth behind the selection last time and is noted, while Bushfire completes the shortlist.
BERTIE'S WISH is potentially well treated back on the Flat given his recent hurdling form and, with his stable very much among the winners of late, he appeals as the most persuasive option. Bollin Margaret endured a disappointing 2022 but has dropped to a handy mark as a result and caught the eye on her reappearance. Bushfire is still lightly-raced for Gemma Tutty and is another to consider dropping in grade.
Jennie Candlish's BERTIE'S WISH reverts to the Flat on a handy-looking mark after a productive spell over hurdles and gets the verdict
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 (4)  (1.38/1 +15%)Annalee Lass |
1.38/1(+15%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Annalee Lass 1.38/1, Winner at Newcastle in March. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (11/2) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 62 days ago. Big chance if able to reproduce AW form on turf. Won at Newcastle and good 2nd since; leading claims on turf debut off same mark. |
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2nd (5)  (2.5/1 +55%)Ribkana |
2.5/1(+55%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Ribkana 2.5/1, Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wetherby (8f, good to soft, 16/1) 12 days ago. Place possibilities. Not disgraced when fifth in Wetherby handicap 12 days ago; can build on that effort. |
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3rd (3)  (4.5/1 +18%)Centerstage |
4.5/1(+18%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Centerstage 4.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in handicap (8/1) at Catterick (7f, soft) 16 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Improvement needed. Fourth in 7f Catterick h'cap latest; return to 1m should suit but others still preferred. |
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4th (1)  (4/1 +20%)Zakram |
4/1(+20%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Zakram 4/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 10/3) 9 days ago and minor place money is probably the best he can hope for. Creditable 5th in 9.5f AW event nine days ago; needs considering off same mark. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
1st - 1.63/1 (4) ANNALEE LASS, 2nd - 5/1 (1) ZAKRAM, 3rd - 5.5/1 (5) RIBKANA
ANNALEE LASS rates a solid contender based on the pick of her all-weather form and she is fancied to make a winning turf debut here. She lost little in defeat when filling the runner-up spot at Wolverhampton last time, but the unexposed Centerstage has been gradually dropping in the handicap and should not be underestimated. Ribkana also warrants a market check.
Provided that conditions don't prove to be an issue now switched to turf, ANNALEE LASS will take plenty of stopping. She lost little caste in defeat when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time and, with just half-a-dozen starts under her belt, she may have more to offer. Barrolo appeals as the type who will raise his game now moving up in trip for this handicap debut and he is preferred to Ribkana for forecast purposes.
Lawrence Mullaney's ANNALEE LASS arrives on the up and with her Wolverhampton second having been franked she gets the vote.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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 | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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