There were 37 Races on Thursday 16th November 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Taunton, 7 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Sedgefield, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, 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.

EL JEFE found himself with too much to do when a never-nearer third over C&D last Thursday and compensation could await Andrew Hamilton's gelding in this smaller field. Port Or Starboard enjoyed a spin on the Flat when runner-up at Bath last month and the six-year-old makes some appeal back over hurdles, while it's too early to be writing off Attention All.

PORT OR STARBOARD doesn't have the best of strike rates, but he very rarely doesn't give his running and that could go a long way in this field, so he looks the most solid option. Attention All proved a bit disappointing after making a successful start over hurdles at Newcastle, but he still has time on his side so can't be written off, while El Jefe arrives in good heart and ought to be in the shake-up again.

There may be more to come from JERSAY DU TROTTET who was noted making late progress when fourth on handicap debut last time.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

LAHIRE proved a different proposition in first-time cheekpieces when making all over track and trip last month. Donald McCain's charge won with enough in hand that day to suggest that he can successfully shoulder a 7lb penalty. I'm Too Tired (second) wasn't far behind the selection and rates an obvious threat in receipt of weight, while Mandega displayed enough ability on the Flat to suggest that he could go well now debuting over timber.

I'M TOO TIRED has made a positive start to life over hurdles and looks to have been found a good opportunity to open his account with question marks over a number of his rivals. C&D winner Lahire rates the obvious threat despite conceding weight all round, with newcomer Cantalupo Bella another to consider, especially if the betting vibes are positive.

With the benefit of a 7lb pull I'M TOO TIRED is taken to reverse last month's C&D running with Lahire.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Dual chase winner FAZAYTE displayed a willing attitude when fending off Misty Mani over hurdles at Market Rasen in September, and a 4lb rise on the return to the larger obstacles may not be enough to prevent the eight-year-old from going in again. Heartbreak Kid isn't the most reliable, but he's capable on his day, while The King Of May also makes some appeal reverting to fences.

A few in with a squeak but preference is for THE KING OF MAY, who took another step back in the right direction when third at Carlisle earlier this month and back in cheekpieces, Brian Ellison's 9-y-o can add a third course success to his tally back over the larger obstacles. Fazayte won over hurdles last time so he could well emerge as the main danger returned to chasing, with Neigh Botha seemingly best of the rest.

The vote goes to HEARTBREAK KID who has a good record here (11231) and has proved that he can go well fresh.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

BREEZE OF WIND shaped with promise over 2m on his fencing bow three weeks ago at Carlisle, where he finished a staying-on third. Stuart Coltherd's charge ought to appreciate this step up in trip, being a half-brother to 2m4f-2m5f winner Golan Cloud, and any improvement can see the former point-to-point winner open his account. Striking Out was just touched off at Ludlow last time and he looks to be the main danger, while Divas Doyen is noted too.

BREEZE OF WIND stepped up on previous efforts when third at Carlisle on his chasing debut and, with further progress on the cards, he's preferred to the well-treated Striking Out, who almost landed a gamble at Ludlow 3 weeks ago. Blazing Hartingo is the best of the remainder.

The choice is BREEZE OF WIND (nap) who ran well when third on stable/chase debut at Carlisle last month. This should be more suitable.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

TOSCAN GENIUS was no match for an impressive winner over track and trip a week ago, but this looks a good opportunity for Brian Ellison's gelding to go one better. Breizh River has shown a consistent level of form in bumpers and must be respected now sent over timer, along with Workhardplayhard, who makes his debut under Rules having won between the flags in February.

ELECTRIC JET showed enough in a couple of maiden points to make him of significant interest now hurdling for the Charlie Longsdon yard, and the hint should be taken if the market vibes surrounding this 4-y-o are upbeat. Toscan Genius shouldn't have too much trouble picking up a race in this sphere judged on his C&D effort last week and he is a much-respected main danger. Let's Go Joe and Workhardplayhard are others to consider, along with Breizh River.

The vote goes to TOSCAN GENIUS who finished a clear second behind a nice sort on hurdles debut over C&D seven days ago.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

SKYHILL bolted up by 10 lengths in heavy conditions over C&D when last seen in April and the veteran now returns to action off a 7lb higher mark. If he is ready to go, he could take some stopping. Ballylinch stayed on to be a two-length victor over this track and trip last month and has to be respected off only a 2lb higher rating, while Frankie Faulkner is another to consider.

This can go to last month's C&D winner BALLYLINCH, who has few miles on the clock and hasn't been harshly treated for that success. Fiston du Mou and Frankie Faulkner can also make their presence felt.

This can go to BALLYLINCH who remains unexposed over fences and is taken to confirm last month's C&D running with Fiston Du Mou.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

SPECIAL RATE was sent off at a generous 11/1, considering he was unbeaten in his previous three starts, last time when bolting up by 14 lengths. The son of Valirann is now switched back to hurdles, which shouldn't prevent another bold showing in his bid for a fifth straight victory. Chti Balko hit the crossbar in this grade at Southwell when last seen in May and should go well, while last week's winner Horn Cape can also get involved.

HORN CAPE showed a determined attitude to register a second course success here last week and, with the longer trip likely to be within range, he's taken to follow up off the same mark. Bonne Vitesse ran up to her best on her most recent Flat outing and has been given a chance by the assessor back over hurdles, with the fast-improving Special Rate also feared.

Preference is for SPECIAL RATE who won easily on his return from a break over fences here a week ago. He looks to be improving fast.
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