Sedgefield Races & Results 1 Friday 10th May 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Sedgefield Races & Results Tomform Friday 10th May 2024

There were 56 Races on Friday 10th May 2024 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Ascot, 8 races at Chester, 7 races at Downpatrick, 6 races at Nottingham, 6 races at Ripon, 8 races at Cork, 7 races at Sedgefield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 10th May 2024

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17:18 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (2/1 +20%) Camarrate	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Camarrate 2/1, Fairly useful AW Flat winner for Grant Tuer and taken well to hurdling, justifying favouritism in Fakenham juvenile over Easter. Highly likely there's more to come from him. Fakenham maiden winner (2m, good); penalised accordingly but still high on the shortlist..
4	4 (4) (10/3 +33%) Graze On Phoenix	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(4) Graze On Phoenix 10/3, Unseated riser early on hurdles bow in December but offered plenty to work on when third of 9 in novice at Doncaster a month later. Not taken lightly. Third to Dysart Enos at Doncaster (2m) in January; possibilities if taking a step forward..
2	2 (2) (9/2 +18%) Byron Hill	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(2) Byron Hill 9/2, Fairly useful stayer on the level and has shown ability over hurdles. Off since July but open to improvement for new yard (has left Richard Hughes). Ex-R. Hughes; three Flat wins; has shown ability over hurdles; first start for P. Neville..
7	7 (7) (7/1 -8%) Oscar Doodle	7 7/1(-8%)	(7) Oscar Doodle 7/1, Modest performer on Flat (stays 12.5f), who won 3 times in 2023. Ran to a similar level when third in C&D maiden on hurdles bow in February and ran well back on the level 2 weeks ago. Player. Four-time AW winner (1m2f-12.5f); runner-up at Newcastle latest; C&D placed in February..
12	12 (12) (15/2 -50%) Vanilla Dancer	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(12) Vanilla Dancer 15/2, Progressive in bumpers, scoring here in December, and not disgraced switched to hurdles last 2 starts. Respected. C&D bumper winner (soft) last November; placed over hurdles here (beaten 16l) last time..
6	6 (6) (17/2 +15%) Kingston Narcissus	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(6) Kingston Narcissus 17/2, Fair and consistent maiden on Flat in France (stays 15f) for E. Libaud (sold €30,000 in November). Should take to this sphere being a brother to a fairly useful 2m hurdler so no surprise to see him figure. Ex-French Flat racer (1m2f-1m7f); has joined R. Menzies for 30,000euros; hurdles debut..
10	10 (10) (33/1 -106%) Toscan Genius	33 33/1(-106%)	(10) Toscan Genius 33/1, Modest Flat winner who produced a decent first effort in this sphere when runner-up here (19.8f) in November. Excuses here later that month but well held back on the level since after a break. Flattered by proximity to the winner on course hurdles debut (2m4f, soft) last November..
5	5 (5) (33/1 -65%) Jingle Du Gouet	33 33/1(-65%)	(5) Jingle Du Gouet 33/1, Successful on the second of his 2 starts between the flags but little to shout about under Rules both starts last month. Point winner (3m); fared okay on first two starts for this trainer; others more appealing..
11	11 (11) (40/1 +20%) Away She Goes	40 40/1(+20%)	(11) Away She Goes 40/1, Well held in 2 bumpers. Well beaten in two bumpers; better ground (at realistic level) for the switch to hurdling..
9	9 (9) (50/1 -150%) Rathgearan	50 50/1(-150%)	(9) Rathgearan 50/1, Modest in bumpers in Ireland and similar form over hurdles/fences. Showed nothing after 16 months off at Hexham 18 days ago. Fair form late 2022; always behind and pulled up on recent return; safer to look elsewhere.
3	3 (3) (100/1 -52%) Castlecomer Bill	100 100/1(-52%)	(3) Castlecomer Bill 100/1, Getaway gelding who showed nothing in bumper/maiden hurdle. Pulled up on hurdles debut at Ayr (2m4f; 100-1); newly hooded stablemate of Byron Hill..
8	8 (8) (150/1 -127%) Racquet Club	150 150/1(-127%)	(8) Racquet Club 150/1, Failed to trouble the judge in 3 runs on the Flat for Johnny Murtagh in 2022 and pulled up both starts over hurdles last month. Pulled up on both starts over hurdles (2m-2m2f, soft); no obvious reason to expect better..

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17:18 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

CAMARRATE has improved with each start over hurdles thus far, showing a likeable attitude when battling to success at Fakenham last time. If able to take another step in the right direction, he could follow up under a penalty. Oscar Doodle posted a solid third-placed effort on his hurdling debut over C&D in February and has twice run well on the level at Newcastle since. He must enter calculations, while course bumper winner Vanilla Dancer and the returning Byron Hill are other names to note.

CAMARRATE overcame the run of the race when off the mark in this sphere at Fakenham and remains with potential given his above-average Flat form. Oscar Doodle and Graze On Phoenix are feared most.

The tentative suggestion is Patrick Neville's stable newcomer BYRON HILL. The Fakenham scorer Camarrate is an obvious threat.

17:18 Sedgefield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:48 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
9	9 (9) (5/2 +50%) Tropical Talent	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(9) Tropical Talent 5/2, Remains a maiden under both codes but more to take from efforts over fences, no extra late on when fourth at Warwick a fortnight ago. Tongue tie may help and he's of major interest. Previous with Six One Nine; creditable Warwick fourth (2m) a fortnight ago; tongue-tie on..
1	1 (1) (9/2 -64%) Six One Nine	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(1) Six One Nine 9/2, Has really enhanced his strike-rate over fences at Newcastle in recent times, winning 3 times in all last season. Versatile regarding trip and 4 lb rise shouldn't prevent a bold bid. Progressive chaser; 4lb higher than when scoring at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) last month..
3	3 (3) (7/1 +36%) Dream Jet	7 7/1(+36%)	(3) Dream Jet 7/1, Placed in an Irish point and left his previous form under Rules behind when landing a Stratford maiden hurdle under Harry Cobden in August. Has failed to take to chasing so far. Failed to respond kindly to the switch to fences (0-3); pulled up at Fakenham in February..
5	5 (5) (8/1 +20%) Great Ballinboris	8 8/1(+20%)	(5) Great Ballinboris 8/1, Failed to make an impact over hurdles but there were some positives to take from his chase debut third at Wetherby (19.4f, heavy) on Boxing Day on return from a year off. Clearly fragile and not in the same form at Carlisle. Fared okay (in the circumstances) when third at Wetherby; not so clever at Carlisle since..
4	4 (4) (9/1 -13%) Blue Bear	9 9/1(-13%)	(4) Blue Bear 9/1, Raised his game to complete a ready first success at Sedgefield in February. Not in the same form completed start since, unseating rider at the first at Market Rasen. Previous with Six One Nine; 5lb higher than when scoring over C&D in Feb; below par since..
6	6 (6) (10/1 +17%) Augharue	10 10/1(+17%)	(6) Augharue 10/1, Went close at Hexham on his return from an absence in October but has gone backwards in 5 subsequent starts and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Hexham runner-up (2m; OR 92) last October; poor form figures thereafter; back from a break.
2	2 (2) (12/1 -50%) Libby	12 12/1(-50%)	(2) Libby 12/1, Fair form over hurdles for Joseph O'Brien but well held in various company for current yard. Hopes rest on application of a visor. 22-race maiden; didn't jump with fluency at Fakenham (2m) last time; visor newly applied..
10	10 (10) (14/1 -17%) Moves Like Monty	14 14/1(-17%)	(10) Moves Like Monty 14/1, Irish point winner but looked limited in his qualifying runs over hurdles. Fences may see him in a better light now chasing and he's one to monitor in the market. Point winner (3m, good) who joined L Morgan for £36,000; poor efforts over hurdles (0-3)..
7	7 (7) (18/1 -80%) Kicksaftersix	18 18/1(-80%)	(7) Kicksaftersix 18/1, Finally got to grips with chasing when landing 8-runner handicap in a re-fitted hood in June 2023. Failed to meet market expectations twice after that year but given a break and he could easily get back on track. Hexham winner (beat Budarri) last June; 5lb higher; mark isn't insurmountable if fully fit.
11	11 (11) (18/1 -13%) Budarri	18 18/1(-13%)	(11) Budarri 18/1, Successful twice last winter and placed several times since. Soon done with at Musselburgh in February and off the track since. Runner-up to Kicksaftersix at Hexham (2m) last summer; break since latest Musselburgh run..
8	8 (8) (33/1 -65%) Dakota Moirette	33 33/1(-65%)	(8) Dakota Moirette 33/1, Pretty useful chaser at his best but his decent Catterick second off a 5 lb higher mark in December is flanked by two lesser efforts, while it's hard to ignore the fact that his record in this sphere stands at 0-30. Still seeking first win over fences (0-30); runner-up at Catterick (2m) over Christmas..

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17:48 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Not many of these arrive in good form, but that can't be said of SIX ONE NINE, who has won three of his last four outings. The nine-year-old is versatile in terms of both trip and ground and he won well enough over 2m4f at Newcastle last time to suggest that he can defy a 4lb rise in the ratings. Tropical Talent took a step forward at Warwick and may improve again for the fitting of a tongue-tie, while past C&D scorer Blue Bear cannot be ruled out either.

Not a particularly convincing bunch but TROPICAL TALENT has taken pretty well to chasing, and in the hope a tongue tie helps his finishing effort, he's awarded the vote. Six One Nine is dangerous if returning from a break on his game, with Moves Like Monty one to monitor in the betting.

The thoroughly reliable SIX ONE NINE has the potential to rate better than a 0-100 handicapper, so is preferred to Kicksaftersix.

17:48 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:20 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
9	9 (9) (6/4 +8%) Mrs Tabitha	1.5 6/4(+8%)	(9) Mrs Tabitha 6/4, Debut bumper winner at Bangor and left previous hurdling form well behind when justifying support in a 9-runner event on handicap debut at Ludlow. Could be a good deal more to come and every chance she can follow-up. Rewarded heavy market support with ready win on recent handicap debut; up 7lb.
2	2 (2) (9/2 +36%) Spot On Soph	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(2) Spot On Soph 9/2, 14/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, heavy) 35 days ago. Hood back on. Should give another good account. Good fourth in competitive series final at Musselburgh last month; this C&D also suits.
1	1 (1) (17/2 +39%) Our Laura B	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(1) Our Laura B 17/2, Improved for the switch to handicapping, winning a pair of mares' events at Newcastle (both at 20.3f) last spring. Poor runs last 2 outings and will likely need the run after 4 months off. Dual hurdle winner last spring; ended 2023 with two below-par runs; back from break today.
6	6 (6) (17/2 +47%) Moore Clouds	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(6) Moore Clouds 17/2, Doubled her chase account here on Boxing Day and back on track to some degree when third at Market Rasen a month ago. Returns to hurdling now. Dual chase winner last season but today's switch back to hurdling is probably not ideal.
7	7 (7) (10/1 -150%) Cailin Dearg	10 10/1(-150%)	(7) Cailin Dearg 10/1, Bounced back to capitalise on a handy mark and enhance an excellent record here when scoring over C&D 77 days ago. Should go well again. Held on well from next-out-out winner over C&D in February, and remains on a workable mark.
11	11 (11) (11/1 +56%) Fairland	11 11/1(+56%)	(11) Fairland 11/1, Poor maiden who again failed to see things out when fifth in a handicap here 4 months ago. Tongue tie could make a difference but others have more solid credentials. Ran quite well on second of three stable starts but rules strike-rate is now 0-12.
8	8 (8) (12/1 +14%) Barrons Land	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Barrons Land 12/1, Runner-up four times in Irish points and filled the same position in a Doncaster bumper on her Rules debut in January. Signs of encouragement over hurdles and expected to be suited by this step back up in trip on handicap debut. Well held when fourth on both hurdling starts but moves into handicaps with potential.
5	5 (5) (18/1 -50%) Miss Arabella	18 18/1(-50%)	(5) Miss Arabella 18/1, Runner-up on her final start in bumpers. Yet to match that form over hurdles but should have learned a bit and switches to handicaps after 82 days off. Placed on two of her three hurdling starts and open to improvement in handicaps.
3	3 (3) (28/1 -75%) Bright Sunbird	28 28/1(-75%)	(3) Bright Sunbird 28/1, Regained the winning thread when accounting for 9 rivals at Stratford (26.4f, good to soft) last July. Poor run at Hereford 4 months later and not seen since. Others make more appeal. Triple hurdle winner; makes stable debut after 171-day break; market may guide.
14	14 (14) (40/1 -60%) Kurphy	40 40/1(-60%)	(14) Kurphy 40/1, Limited hurdler who arrives on the back of a poor showing at Perth 16 days ago and looks set for another struggle from out of the weights. Unplaced all seven hurdling starts and competes from 8lb out of the weights here.
4	4 (4) (50/1 -52%) Western Glen	50 50/1(-52%)	(4) Western Glen 50/1, Well held in 2 bumpers and yet to make an impact over hurdles. Tailed off (albeit on heavy ground) when 80-1 for handicap debut in March.
10	10 (10) (66/1 -32%) Izzy Bell	66 66/1(-32%)	(10) Izzy Bell 66/1, Has yet to better poor form so easily passed over. Third at 250-1 at Carlisle in April 2023 but has not shown a great deal since.
12	12 (12) (100/1 -100%) Le Fou's Keep	100 100/1(-100%)	(12) Le Fou's Keep 100/1, Poor maiden hurdler who was pulled up at this course when last seen 6 months ago and is hard to make a solid case for. Placed at massive odds in C&D maiden in October but pulled up in a subsequent handicap.
13	13 (13) (200/1 -203%) Star Of Markinch	200 200/1(-203%)	(13) Star Of Markinch 200/1, Made the frame last 2 of 3 starts in points but little impact under Rules and looks set for another struggle from out of the weights. Struggled off basement marks on Flat last year and was pulled up when back over hurdles.

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18:20 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

MRS TABITHA left her three previous hurdling performances well behind when scoring comfortably on her handicap debut at Ludlow, justifying strong market support in the process. A 7lb rise for that success is fair and she looks like the one they all have to beat. Cailin Dearg edged out a subsequent winner over C&D in February and must be respected, as must the dropped-in-class Spot On Soph. Handicap newcomers Miss Arabella and Barrons Land are also worth a second look.

MRS TABITHA improved markedly to make a winning hurdling debut at Ludlow recently and she's the type to go on progressing, so she can go in again. Barrons Land is an interesting handicap debutante and Cailin Dearg goes well here, so they're the main dangers.

It's hard to get away from MRS TABITHA (nap), who displayed a significant jolt of improvement to land a gamble on her handicap debut.

18:20 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:55 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (7/2 +22%) Gandhi Maker	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(6) Gandhi Maker 7/2, Course winner. First run since leaving Stuart Coltherd when creditable second of 12 in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f, heavy, 9/1) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip and in the mix. Solid Sedgefield record (2-3); runner-up at Hexham 18 days ago; not ruled out..
1	1 (1) (9/2 -13%) Hauraki Gulf	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) Hauraki Gulf 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win in chase at Leicester in February. Unseated rider 11th in handicap chase (4/1) at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) 16 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Ready C&D winner (soft; from 6lb lower) in January; let down by jumping the last twice..
7	7 (7) (9/2 +44%) Leading Force	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(7) Leading Force 9/2, Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good to soft, 9/2) 63 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not ruled out. Runner-up over inadequate 2m1f here (soft; chase debut) in February; cheekpieces applied..
10	10 (10) (5/1 +69%) Sean Og	5 5/1(+69%)	(10) Sean Og 5/1, Below form fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Haydock (18.9f, soft) 51 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase with more required. Yet to win (0-15) and fortunes have been mixed since joining this trainer; chase prowess?.
5	5 (5) (5/1 +38%) Ashington	5 5/1(+38%)	(5) Ashington 5/1, Off 5 months before a fading fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, good, 4/1) 15 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Visor back on and one for the shortlist. Course hurdles winner (March 22); back over fences for first time since April 2023; chance.
9	9 (9) (6/1 +50%) Croagh Patrick	6 6/1(+50%)	(9) Croagh Patrick 6/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, ninth of 11 in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f, heavy) 33 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others more persuasive. Difficult to win with (2-30) but is consistent; fine at Sedgefield and good ground suits..
2	2 (2) (7/1 -40%) Ladronne	7 7/1(-40%)	(2) Ladronne 7/1, Good second of 7 in handicap chase (9/1) at Market Rasen (23.9f, good to soft) 40 days ago, sticking to task. Can give a good account. Reliable; five chase wins (2m4f-3m1f); prospect of drying ground is a slight risk..
4	4 (4) (14/1 -17%) Tupelo Mississippi	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Tupelo Mississippi 14/1, Latest win in chase at Kelso in January. 6/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Fakenham (21.2f, soft) 84 days ago. Can make his presence felt if back to his best. Willing when toughing it out at Kelso (2m5f, soft; from 5lb lower) in January; PU since..
3	3 (3) (14/1 -115%) High Moon	14 14/1(-115%)	(3) High Moon 14/1, 11/4, pulled up in handicap chase at Newcastle (20.1f, heavy) 27 days ago so needs to bounce back. Runner-up at Ayr (2m4f; first-time cheekpieces) in March; pulled up at Newcastle since..
8	8 (8) (66/1 -313%) Tonto's Spirit	66 66/1(-313%)	(8) Tonto's Spirit 66/1, Course winner. Latest win in chase at Cartmel in August. Pulled up in handicap chase here (17f, good to soft) 7 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running. Cartmel specialist; first start for 220 days so could well need this race; look elsewhere..

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18:55 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Having finished a respectable second on his stable bow at Hexham last month, GANDHI MAKER ticks plenty of the right boxes. Philip Kirby's charge returns to the scene of his last victory and this greater emphasis on stamina could see him regain the winning thread. Although Ladronne arrives in good heart, this drop in distance may count against the veteran and a bigger threat may emerge from C&D scorer Hauraki Gulf.

HAURAKI GULF can boast a C&D win and arrives on a lenient mark so is taken to bounce back in style from his recent Uttoxeter mishaph. Market Rasen runner-up Ladronne rates the main danger, with Gandhi Maker and Ashington also warranting plenty of respect in an open contest.

The tentative suggestion is the competitively handicapped ASHINGTON, who could strip fitter for Warwick and now heads back over fences.

18:55 Sedgefield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:30 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
8	8 (8) (5/2 +62%) Heart Above	2.5 5/2(+62%)	(8) Heart Above 5/2, Promise when placed on all 3 starts in bumpers but has been decidedly underwhelming in 3 maiden hurdles, including over C&D 3 months ago. Starts out in handicaps from a basement mark as a result and may well prove a different proposition. Soundly beaten in three maiden hurdles but may yet deliver on bumper promise.
5	5 (5) (9/2 -35%) For Three	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(5) For Three 9/2, Attracted plenty of support and shaped well when runner-up over C&D on first start for this yard in November. Far too keen for his own good there next time, but more like it when fourth at Newcastle 16.9f, soft) in December. Respected returning from a 5-month break. Went close over C&D in November; major player if ready to roll after break.
6	6 (6) (7/1 +30%) Huit Reflets	7 7/1(+30%)	(6) Huit Reflets 7/1, Long-standing maiden who failed to justify support returned to hurdling/a longer trip (cheekpieces left off) on first outing since leaving Miss Elizabeth Doyle at Hexham (20.1f, heavy) 7 weeks ago, finishing very tired. Back down in trip and a sounder surface could prove beneficial. Ran okay on stable debut in March but seems best at around 2m4f and on slow ground.
10	10 (10) (7/1 -27%) Boyneside	7 7/1(-27%)	(10) Boyneside 7/1, Lightly raced 5-y-o who produced his best effort to date after 12 weeks off when second of 10 in handicap at this course (19.8f, heavy) a couple of months ago. Back down in trip and warrants respect if able to build on that. 0-6 over hurdles but ran well behind massive improver here in March.
11	11 (11) (15/2 +63%) Robin Goodfellow	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(11) Robin Goodfellow 15/2, Poor maiden handicap hurdler who showed the benefit of his recent stable debut when fifth of 14 at Newcastle (20.3f, heavy) last month. Another step forward needed if he's to bag that elusive first success. 0-10 over hurdles; first two stable runs were respectable but others have stronger claims.
4	4 (4) (15/2 -88%) La Quarite	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(4) La Quarite 15/2, Easily best effort when second on handicap debut fitted with a hood at Musselburgh in February. Did too much too soon trying to dominate a stronger field back there (17.4f, heavy) 5 weeks ago and is worth another chance. Went close on handicap debut in February; major player here if the quicker ground suits.
1	1 (1) (12/1 +0%) The King Of May	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) The King Of May 12/1, Would be thrown in off this mark if anywhere near his best but he has struggled since finishing a decent third at Carlisle (20f, soft) in November. Very well handicapped on form as recent as last autumn but badly out of sorts this year.
9	9 (9) (18/1 -50%) Penpal	18 18/1(-50%)	(9) Penpal 18/1, French claiming winner who justified good support from a career-low mark at Newcastle (16.8f) 12 months ago. Ran no sort of race after 8 months off at Kelso (16.2f, heavy) in January (found to have bled) so would take a leap of faith to get involved after another absence. Won off much reduced mark a year ago but pulled up on only start since (in January).
7	7 (7) (18/1 +10%) Lady Hamilton	18 18/1(+10%)	(7) Lady Hamilton 18/1, Best effort over hurdles came when third in mares maiden at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) last March. Hasn't gone on from that since, finishing tailed off at this track and Kelso in recent weeks. Dropped another 3 lb but easy to look elsewhere. Soundly beaten last time and now 0-7 over hurdles but return to good ground a positive.
12	12 (12) (33/1 +0%) Strong Team	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) Strong Team 33/1, C&D winner in 2021 but has been more miss than hit on the Flat over winter. 4 lb out of the weights and he looks an easy swerve. Without a win since 2021 and absent since down-the-field AW run in January.
2	2 (2) (40/1 -21%) Major Snugfit	40 40/1(-21%)	(2) Major Snugfit 40/1, C&D winner who probably needed the run on first outing since leaving Rebecca Menzies after 13 months off when finishing well held on the Flat at Newcastle (12.4f) in November, capitulating quickly once headed. Back over hurdles with plenty to prove. Well beaten on the Flat on stable debut in November; off for another six months since.
3	3 (3) (66/1 -230%) Ask Bob	66 66/1(-230%)	(3) Ask Bob 66/1, Yet to get his head in front and offered little on first outing since leaving John McConnell after 6 months off at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) a couple of months ago. Makes very little appeal despite a tumbling mark. Ex-Irish maiden; well beaten on stable debut but ran well to a point; may last longer here.

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19:30 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

BOYNESIDE lost little in defeat when finding only the progressive Plaisir Des Flos (now rated 29lb higher) too strong over 2m4f here in March. Racing off the same mark, a breakthrough victory could await the five-year-old, with this drop in distance expected to suit. For Three ended his 2023 campaign with a respectable fourth at Newcastle and Sam England's gelding may put up the most resistance to the selection, ahead of La Quarite.

Cases can be made for many, but it could pay to take a chance on HEART ABOVE, who has shown precious little in maiden hurdles but it's worth remembering he was fair in bumpers and starts out in handicaps from a basement mark. Boyneside produced his best effort to date at this track a couple of months ago, so he's put forward as the main danger back down in trip, ahead of Huit Reflets and La Quarite.

After starting off for Sam England with three good runs on slower-than-ideal ground in the autumn, FOR THREE remains well handicapped.

19:30 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:05 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (3/1 -9%) Lucky Lover Boy	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Lucky Lover Boy 3/1, Won 4 times, including twice at this C&D, in the first half of 2022/23. Had been struggling for form in 2023/24, but back on track when third in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon 15 days ago. Could be ready to take advantage of his reduced mark. Dual C&D winner; not the force of old but kept on for third at Huntingdon last month.
3	3 (3) (7/2 +75%) Sattam	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(3) Sattam 7/2, Fair form when making the frame all 3 starts in bumpers for Dermot Weld, but below that level over hurdles for his current yard. After 3 months off, eighth of 12 at Perth on handicap debut 2 weeks ago, so he needs to find more with that run behind him. Safely held when eighth on recent handicap debut; drops back from 2m4f today.
5	5 (5) (5/1 +38%) Brian's Jet	5 5/1(+38%)	(5) Brian's Jet 5/1, Didn't make a promising start over hurdles but showed more in 2023/24, making the frame in 4 of his first 5 starts of the campaign. Possibly unsuited by testing conditions when pulled up on his latest outing, so he could fare better with cheekpieces/tongue strap back on. Struggled on heavy ground last time but now 7lb lower than when placed over C&D in October.
10	10 (10) (8/1 +33%) Iolani	8 8/1(+33%)	(10) Iolani 8/1, Veteran whose last victory came back in September 2021. Form had been going the wrong way, but from his tumbling mark he ran better than for a while when third at Perth 15 days ago. Task is now to build on his latest effort. Nothing like the force of old but was placed recently and evidently retains some ability.
4	4 (4) (8/1 -100%) Copper Fox	8 8/1(-100%)	(4) Copper Fox 8/1, It's now 13 runs since his sole success back in 2022, but ran of his better recent races when fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and he can make his presence felt from his current mark. No win since 2022 but ran well when fourth at Huntingdon last month; headgear refitted.
9	9 (9) (11/1 +21%) Hide Out	11 11/1(+21%)	(9) Hide Out 11/1, Long-standing maiden but made the frame in a couple of handicap hurdles this winter. However, not in the same form tried chasing again at this course in February, before finishing well held back over hurdles last time. Others preferred. Second over C&D in January but two lesser efforts followed; now 0-30.
7	7 (7) (12/1 -50%) Zuul	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) Zuul 12/1, Ran to a fair level in bumpers for Michael Appleby in 2022. After 18 months off, hasn't offered much in novice/maiden hurdles for his current yard, but he could show more as he goes handicapping with cheekpieces/tongue strap added to the hood. Well beaten in slow-ground novice/maiden hurdles; can do better now back on good ground.
6	6 (6) (16/1 +0%) Milajess	16 16/1(+0%)	(6) Milajess 16/1, Modest form at best over hurdles for Michael Griffin in Ireland and bettered previous efforts for current yard when third at Musselburgh in January. However, has gone backwards from that effort in 2 subsequent outings. Others more persuasive. Twice made the frame in January but well beaten here since and now 0-15 over hurdles.
2	2 (2) (18/1 -50%) Foster's Fortune	18 18/1(-50%)	(2) Foster's Fortune 18/1, Showed a bit in bumpers but little impact in maiden/novice hurdles, well-beaten when fourth of 9 in novice at Hexham 18 days ago. Market could guide as he makes his handicap debut. Soundly beaten in three slow-ground maiden/novice hurdles; handicap debut today.
11	11 (11) (25/1 -56%) Clean Getaway	25 25/1(-56%)	(11) Clean Getaway 25/1, Still winless over hurdles but made the frame 3 times in early-2023/24. Pulled up on his final outing in July, though, and has made little impact in 3 starts in points since (latest in March). 0-15 over hurdles; back under rules after three very underwhelming point runs.
12	12 (12) (50/1 -150%) National Question	50 50/1(-150%)	(12) National Question 50/1, Down the field in varied events on the Flat and has shown little in 3 starts over hurdles. Needs to leave previous form well behind as he makes his handicap hurdle debut (cheekpieces on for first time in this code). Well-beaten outsider on all three hurdling starts; better ground for handicap debut.
8	8 (8) (50/1 -100%) Eddie Mush	50 50/1(-100%)	(8) Eddie Mush 50/1, Well held only start in bumpers and has fared no better sent hurdling, seventh of 9 in maiden at Catterick when last seen back in February 2023. Looks to be up against it with cheekpieces back on for his return. 0-5 over hurdles; still unexposed but significant improvement is needed.

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20:05 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

COPPER FOX was not disgraced when a close fourth over 2m3f at Huntingdon a couple of weeks ago and the application of first-time cheekpieces may bring about the required improvement to score here. Lucky Lover Boy showed more promise on his most recent outing and should not be discounted, while Hide Out and Iolani are others who could make the frame.

Having dropped in the weights, LUCKY LOVER BOY ran better than for a while when third at Huntingdon 15 days ago and he can build on that effort to gain a third C&D success. Copper Fox also ran well at Huntingdon on his latest outing and could be in the mix with cheekpieces reapplied, while Brian's Jet is worth another chance back on less testing ground.

The most interesting option is ZUUL, who struggled in slow-ground novice hurdles but showed promise in good-ground bumpers.

20:05 Sedgefield Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:40 Sedgefield NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (11/4 +8%) Wiltshire Wonder	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(7) Wiltshire Wonder 11/4, 30,000 gns 3-y-o, Wootton Bassett gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners on Flat, including smart 11f-16.2f winner Enbihaar. 6/1, possibly needed the run in terms of both fitness and experience on debut at Fakenham 3 months ago, not knocked about. Likely player. Bred to be useful on the Flat; got tired on soft ground on debut; should last longer today.
6	6 (6) (4/1 +27%) Masterkey	4 4/1(+27%)	(6) Masterkey 4/1, 9,000 gns 3-y-o, Cracksman gelding. Dam 7f winner. One to note starting out in a very winnable event. Sold unraced out of the Gosden yard; no surprise were he to feature prominently.
11	11 (11) (4/1 -33%) Saxon Star	4 4/1(-33%)	(11) Saxon Star 4/1, Good claims on her debut third at Musselburgh but struggled in stronger 'junior' contest at Kempton next time. Promise on debut but failed to build on it at Kempton last time; this is easier.
5	5 (5) (9/2 +36%) Leader Wing	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(5) Leader Wing 9/2, 22/1, showed a bit on debut at Market Rasen 5 weeks ago. Showed some promise on last month's Market Rasen debut; capable of better.
9	9 (9) (6/1 +63%) Madam Maroon	6 6/1(+63%)	(9) Madam Maroon 6/1, £4,500 3-y-o, Sir Percy filly. Dam (h123), bumper/2m-2¾m hurdle winner, sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) Westmeath. Made frame sole start in points (Apr 20). Worth a look. Fourth of 12 in a point bumper three weeks ago; makes rules debut at a modest level.
1	1 (1) (7/1 +22%) Fujita Scale	7 7/1(+22%)	(1) Fujita Scale 7/1, Snow Sky gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Themoonandsixpence. 22/1, ran in void race at Kelso last month. 22-1 for Kelso debut (race voided) last month; perhaps a longer-term prospect.
4	4 (4) (9/1 +44%) East Eagle	9 9/1(+44%)	(4) East Eagle 9/1, From the family of high-class hurdler/smart chase winner (stayed 21f) Sutton Place. Well held in Taunton bumper on debut last month, merely plugging on. Outpaced around Taunton on debut four weeks ago; can do better; yard also run Leader Wing.
8	8 (8) (14/1 +30%) Fancy Nancy Pants	14 14/1(+30%)	(8) Fancy Nancy Pants 14/1, Dylan Mouth filly. Dam fair 3m hurdle winner. Dam a winning staying hurdler; starts off at a realistic level and worth a market check.
2	2 (2) (20/1 +20%) Dartie Bay	20 20/1(+20%)	(2) Dartie Bay 20/1, Dartmouth gelding. Dam, little impact sole start over hurdles/in bumper, half-sister to bumper winner/fair hurdler (stayed 2¾m) Flaygray. No great appeal on paper and yard just 2-57 with bumper runners in recent seasons.
10	10 (10) (28/1 -12%) Pour Tout Le Monde	28 28/1(-12%)	(10) Pour Tout Le Monde 28/1, £6,000 3-y-o, Pour Moi filly. Half-sister to bumper winner/fair hurdler Scots Poet and bumper winner Rocky Hill. Dam (h123) 2m hurdle winner, also 1½m-1¾m winner on Flat. Half-sister to a couple of bumper winners but yard just 3-178 in bumpers.
3	3 (3) (40/1 +20%) Dartmhor	40 40/1(+20%)	(3) Dartmhor 40/1, Dartmouth gelding. Dam maiden hurdler (stayed 2½m). Dam third in bumper/2m3f hurdle; one of two newcomers for yard with a modest bumper record.

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20:40 Sedgefield NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

SAXON STAR disappointed at Kempton in March but Brian Ellison's filly was narrowly denied when third on her racecourse bow at Musselburgh the previous month. With that in mind, the four-year-old can be given another chance in this company. Leader Wing and Wiltshire Wonder are entitled to improve for their debuts and should not be discounted, while any market support for Masterkey would have to be noted.

Tricky stuff with WILTSHIRE WONDER chanced in the hope he builds on his Fakenham debut. Saxon Star and newcomer Madam Maroon are a couple of the more likely types in opposition.

Wiltshire Wonder can do better on the forecast quicker ground but MASTERKEY, bred for the Flat, can make a winning debut.

20:40 Sedgefield NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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How to use Tomform

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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