There were 53 Races on Thursday 2nd October 2025 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Bellewstown, 8 races at Salisbury, 7 races at Nottingham, 7 races at Southwell, 7 races at Clonmel, 8 races at Chelmsford City, 8 races at Newcastle, 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.

St Anton has shown ability in both previous starts and has to be noted, while James Choice put in a promising display when sixth on his racecourse bow at Sandown. However, a chance can be taken on RUNMAN, who lacks race experience but he catches the eye being a full-brother to the Group 3 winner Majestic Glory and a half-brother to the Royal Ascot scorer Running Lion. Venetia is another noteworthy newcomer.

Ralph Beckett has done extremely well with fillies in this race and the attractively bred VENETIA is taken to make a winning start.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

POETRY OF TIME was only beaten a short-head into second on his racecourse bow at Thirsk a couple of weeks ago and William Haggas' colt appears to be the one to beat on that evidence. The main threat is likely to be Akho Mezzna, who has run to a similar level in all three previous starts, while any market support for Bu Hail or Deadline would have to be noted.

Akho Mezzna should go well again but POETRY OF TIME looked very promising when finishing well to go close at Thirsk last month.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Decem Starr sets the standard having taken a big step forwards to fill second place over 7f at Leicester last month and a repeat of that would give him a big chance. That said, it would be no surprise to see MERTOUN make a winning debut. The son of Oasis Dream cost 100,000gns as a yearling and is the first foal out of a Listed-placed mare. The shortlist is completed by Battosai, Hurricane Laughter and Phantom Shadow.

Group-entered DECEM STARR is the call after his recent second but newcomers Mertoun and Hurricane Laughter need betting checks.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Ralph Beckett fields a couple of highly notable debutants and while the regally-owned Queen's Companion has plenty to offer on paper, MUSIC ACADEMY could be the pick of the locally-based trainer's pair. A 600,000gns yearling, the daughter of Kingman is a full-sister to Group 3 winner Parent's Prayer that should have no issues starting out over this intermediate trip. Black Chiffon is another noted starting out at a winnable level, while the attractively-bred Thursday Girl also makes the shortlist.

This could go to TAHALEL. She has been absent since Royal Ascot but her debut second at Haydock in May worked out extremely well.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

The progressive SWORD MAKER was visually impressive when he pulled away from the opposition to register a cosy success in a nursery at Doncaster 20 days ago. The son of Pinatubo faces a stiffer test but could be up to giving weight away at this stage. The unbeaten Pilu has course experience and is dangerous to underestimate despite the official ratings suggesting he needs a big step forward. The class-dropping First Legion could have a bigger say than American Gulf at this level.

Preference is for PILU who made it 2-2 when making all in a C&D novice last time and could have lots more left in the tank.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Under The Twilight won this off 2lb lower in 2023 and is dangerous to ignore back at her seemingly favourite venue, while Rock Iguana is unexposed and could be anything on his handicap debut. Wheels Of Fire also warrants close inspection after improved recent form, whereas Buccabay can have a say off 2lb below his last winning mark. Nevertheless, ANOTHER ABBOT was the convincing winner of two of his last three starts and he looks the most upwardly-mobile contender in a very tight race to call.

The William Haggas-trained ANOTHER ABBOT (nap) is a 3yo on the up and can make it 3-4 over 6f. Under The Twilight is a danger.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Narrowly denied at Bath last time out, GOODWOOD MOGUL could be well treated off a mark of 80 on his handicap debut and the booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye as he looks to break the maiden at the sixth time of asking. Back to form with a creditable third at Newbury last month, Gloryous can follow the selection home, along with Grecian Legacy, who may be suited by dropping back in trip.

Approval remains of interest but GRECIAN LEGACY has his ideal conditions for the first time since his May win and gets the vote.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A tentative vote goes to MACARI, who scored over C&D back in May and showed up well when third from the front at Doncaster most recently. Going back up in trip is bound to suit the son of Sixties Icon, who is preferred to taking Bath winner Fair Dinkum. Diamond Bay and Just An Hour are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

C&D winner MACARI was a good third at Doncaster three weeks ago and earns the vote ahead of the 3yo Schemaya.
Ths is the racecard key.
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