There were 40 Races on Wednesday 16th August 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Beverley, 7 races at Salisbury, 6 races at Yarmouth, 8 races at Gowran Park, 6 races at Ffos Las, 6 races at Kempton, 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 5 race.

Abbey's Dream and TWILIGHT DANCER are both allotted a weight-for-age allowance and, while the former has shown a good level of ability on the all-weather, the latter is the more proven on turf and Jonathan Portman's filly looks the one to side with here. The selection has improved since being stepped up to 7f and she has the scope to build on what has been a sequence of decent efforts of late. Storymaker appeals most from the older brigade.

Though turned over at short odds at Epsom recently, TWILIGHT DANCER shaped like the best horse at the weights and she is taken to resume winning ways off the same mark with faster ground forecast here. If able to bounce back following a couple of low-key efforts, Revolutionary Man could emerge as the main danger ahead of turf debutante Abbey's Dream.

This can go to TWILIGHT DANCER (nap) who wasn't seen to best advantage at Epsom recently after a convincing win there previously.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

MISTER SKETCH is built for speed on his dam's side of the pedigree and, having made a highly encouraging debut at Newbury last month, he could be hard to beat if taking a step forward here. Avoriaz is a half-brother to six winners and looks the most appealing of the newcomers, although Sedgemoor is another to note in the betting as he represents a team enjoying a solid season with their juveniles.

MISTER SKETCH was only just denied at Newbury on debut and can put that experience to good use over newcomers Avoriaz and Sedgemoor, who both look likely types.

Mill Reef entry MISTER SKETCH is the clear pick on form. Avoriaz and Sedgemoor are interesting newcomers.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

This is potentially the deeper of the two divisions of this race, with Pianoforte, Flavour Maker and Ten Bob Tony all looking the part on paper, and the betting can be informative where that trio is concerned. However, FINBAR FUREY just shades preference given he is a full-brother to Pennine Hills, a 6f winner on debut as a juvenile, and Grizzel, a Grade 3-winning miler in Canada. The added bonus is his in-form yard's appealing strike-rate with their two-year-olds this season.

The pair with previous racecourse experience don't set a tall standard so it makes sense to focus on the newcomers, MOYASSR getting the nod to score first time up before the aid of market clues. Flavour Maker also ticks plenty of boxes so he's fancied to be involved, with Pianoforte and Finbar Furey another couple worth keeping a close eye on.

Judge Frank sets the standard but he takes on several interesting newcomers, most notably MOYASSR and Flavour Maker.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

ARABIAN CROWN built on his eye-catching third at Sandown in early July with a ready success at the same venue later in the month. Charlie Appleby's colt could prove tough to beat if reproducing that level of performance and gets the vote. There was plenty to like about Arabic Legend's debut triumph at Newmarket last month and the Dubawi colt can't be taken lightly, while Son ran well enough in the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood recently to suggest he can get involved here too.

Despite obvious signs of greenness, ARABIC LEGEND was talented enough to make a winning start with a bit in hand starting out at Newmarket a month ago. Sure to build on that over 1m, he can take the step up in class in his stride, probably at the chief expense of fellow-Dubawi colt Arabian Crown. Son is slightly more exposed but has tackled Group 2 company the last twice and he demands respect.

Newmarket July festival scorer ARABIC LEGEND is given the narrow vote, ahead of Sandown winners Arabian Crown and Spanish Poet.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

LANDLORDTOTHESTARS appeared freshened up by a break when recording a second-placed effort at Newmarket last month and a 2lb rise may not be enough to prevent James Evans' gelding from going one place better. Paco's Pride has been running with credit at a similar level of late and should make her presence felt once more, while Racing Demon merits respect now returned to the C&D of his last success.

Preference is for LANDLORDTOTHESTARS, who was returning from 4 months off when just held in a stronger event at Newmarket last time and remains fairly treated. Paco's Pride and Racing Demon rate the principal dangers.

An open-looking race. The percentage call goes to RACING DEMON who scored in a higher grade here two starts ago.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

RUNNING LION has scored in four of her last five outings, including when bolting up in Listed company at Newmarket on her penultimate run in May. She contested much deeper waters in France last time out and although that looked a step too far, she is fancied to bounce back to winning form at this level. Ameynah remains unexposed and was not disgraced when finishing fourth in the Valiant Stakes at Ascot last month, so she gets the danger vote ahead of State Occasion. Caernarfon has held her own at the highest level and is another to consider.

CAERNARFON has performed with credit in a trio of fillies' Group 1s this year and might be able to resume winning ways in these slightly calmer waters. Pretty Polly winner Running Lion is better than she showed in the French Oaks and can bounce back and provide the chief threat ahead of Ameynah and State Occasion.

Back down in class, CAERNARFON could well gain reward for some creditable efforts at Group 1 level. Ameynah is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Always Fearless recorded a staying-on success over a mile at this track last Thursday and is expected to be thereabouts if anywhere near that form. However, he does have to shoulder a 5lb penalty for that win, so it could pay to side with the improving CHEERS BABE. Only narrowly denied at Lingfield earlier this month, Ian Williams' inmate likely has more to offer in the hands of William Buick. Trojan Truth is another to bear in mind.

ALBUS ANNE remains winless but rates just the pick of these weights so edges the vote in a trappy handicap. Always Fearless appeals as the main threat on the back of his breakthrough turf win here, although a solid case can also be made for Trojan Truth and Nivelle's Magic.

Preference is for the unexposed CHEERS BABE, who should build on her Lingfield effort. Always Fearless is feared most.
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