15:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f - 11 Run 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
1	3 1st (3) (8.5/1 +58%) Shantou Sunset		8.5 8.5/1(+58%)																															(3) Shantou Sunset 8.5/1, Successful over C&D on final start for Philip Hobbs last May but she's proved more miss than hit in handful of starts for present stable, leading until 2 out but ultimately finishing well held at Taunton (23.9f) in March.
2	5 2nd (5) (2/1 +33%) William Ewart		2 2/1(+33%)																															(5) William Ewart 2/1, Much more like it switched to handicaps over hurdles, placed first 2 starts and left Ffos Las disappointment (following break/wind op) in his wake when bolting up at Bangor (23f, soft) 4 weeks ago, drawing clear run-in. Hit with a 10 lb rise but good chance he can do better again.
3	1 3rd (1) (3/1 -50%) The Questioner		3 3/1(-50%)																															(1) The Questioner 3/1, Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Ascot in November and made a successful switch to fences at Doncaster (3¼m) before excellent third in North Wales National at Bangor. Let down by his jumping at Sedgefield subsequently but could resume progress now returned to the smaller obstacles.
4	11 4th (11) (18/1 +36%) Tis But A Scratch		18 18/1(+36%)																															(11) Tis But A Scratch 18/1, Little to shout about in bumpers/over hurdles and whilst he did fare a little better when fourth behind William Ewart at Bangor recently, he will need to step up a good deal more on that if he's to feature here.
5th	13 5th (13) (33/1 +0%) Luckello		33 33/1(+0%)																															(13) Luckello 33/1, Displayed only poor form over hurdles for Olly Murphy and she's yet to complete in trio of chase tries for present yard. Operating from 4 lb out of the weights returned to hurdles.
6th	12 6th (12) (20/1 +70%) Top Drawer		20 20/1(+70%)																															(12) Top Drawer 20/1, Remains with little solid form in handicap hurdles, off bridle before most and beaten some way out when pulled up at Uttoxeter (23.3f) in September. Can only be watched having been absent since.
7th	8 7th (8) (50/1 -178%) Frame Rate		50 50/1(-178%)																															(8) Frame Rate 50/1, Winless over hurdles since 2019 but has tasted success twice on the level subsequently, latterly at Wolverhampton 12 months ago. Comes here fit and in-form from recent spins on AW and career-low mark to operate from back in this sphere.
7	7 |PU| (7) (7.5/1 +6%) Dora De Janeiro		7.5 7.5/1(+6%)																															(7) Dora De Janeiro 7.5/1, Losing run stretches back to March 2021 but produced her best effort for a while under a more positive ride when third of 12 at Market Rasen (23f, soft) in December. Not in same form back at around 20f at Ayr in January but she's not out of things from this sort of mark on balance.
2	2 |PU| (2) (10/1 -67%) Our Three Sons		10 10/1(-67%)																															(2) Our Three Sons 10/1, Snapped a long losing run at Plumpton last May and remained in form thereafter, going in again at Newton Abbot (26.5f) in July. Creditable third back at that venue a month later and whilst absent since, he's not out of things for each-way purposes operating from last winning mark.
6	6 |PU| (6) (11/1 -69%) Reve De Niamh		11 11/1(-69%)																															(6) Reve De Niamh 11/1, Runner-up only start in bumpers (sole start for Fergal O'Brien) and matched pick of his hurdles exploits for present stable when second at Ayr (3m) in February. Needs to build on that now.
10	10 |PU| (10) (12/1 +64%) Moscow Spy		12 12/1(+64%)																															(10) Moscow Spy 12/1, Maiden who shaped as if better for the run following 7 months off for new yard at Uttoxeter (20f) in February but in process of running below form when falling 2 out at Taunton (19f) since. Cheekpieces/tongue tie left off here.

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15:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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

It's difficult to predict with 100% certainty which horse will do well based on this summary alone, as there are several factors that can affect a horse's performance on the day of the race. That being said, 2/1 (1) THE QUESTIONER and 3/1 (5) WILLIAM EWART seem to be the most promising based on their recent performances and form. 2/1 (1) THE QUESTIONER has had success both over fences and hurdles, while 3/1 (5) WILLIAM EWART has recently won a handicap hurdle race and has shown potential for improvement. Of course, anything can happen in horse racing, so it's always best to consider all the variables before placing a bet.

WILLIAM EWART justified strong support when winning with ease over 2m7f at Bangor last month and he looks to have more to offer now up in distance once more, despite having a 10lb rise in the ratings to contend with. Reve De Niamh posted an improved effort when runner-up at Ayr in February and she's feared most if adopting similar front-running tactics. Dora De Janeiro should appreciate this stiffer test and completes the shortlist.

Steadily progressive from a low base over hurdles, THE QUESTIONER continued the good work initially over fences, earlier this year. Undone by mistakes on his latest start in that sphere, he returns to timber with potential to do better still and earns the vote to concede weight all round and come out on top. Easy Bangor scorer William Ewart rates the chief danger, despite his much-inflated mark. Dora de Janeiro and Our Three Sons can also make the frame.

William Ewart won well last time but THE QUESTIONER returns to hurdles off a good mark and should relish this stamina test.

15:15 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run 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
1	2 1st (2) (5/1 +29%) Minelladestination		5 5/1(+29%)																															(2) Minelladestination 5/1, Fair winning hurdler who wasn't disgraced in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of 7 in 2m Doncaster handicap last month. Not ruled out off a 2 lb lower mark with headgear retained.
2	8 2nd (8) (6.5/1 +35%) Born To Please		6.5 6.5/1(+35%)																															(8) Born To Please 6.5/1, It's now 15 runs since her last win in 2019 but she arrives in decent nick, fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, soft) 36 days ago. Possibilities.
3	5 3rd (5) (3.33/1 +58%) Manimole		3.33 3.33/1(+58%)																															(5) Manimole 3.33/1, Fair maiden hurdler who wasn't digraced when fading fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (19f, soft) 32 days ago. Shortlisted with this return to a shorter trip a likely plus.
4	4 4th (4) (25/1 -355%) Ayr Of Elegance		25 25/1(-355%)																															(4) Ayr Of Elegance 25/1, Course winner who was a below-par second of 3 in handicap chase at Hereford (20.9f) 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running back over hurdles after her lay-off.
5th	6 5th (6) (7.5/1 -25%) Malina Ocarina		7.5 7.5/1(-25%)																															(6) Malina Ocarina 7.5/1, In good nick when last seen out in the summer, second of 6 to Ayr of Elegance in handicap hurdle here 9 months ago. Goes well fresh so she's very much one to consider.
6th	1 6th (1) (11/1 -47%) Stopherandgo		11 11/1(-47%)																															(1) Stopherandgo 11/1, Wincanton novice hurdle winner before posting a very good second of 12 in novice at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Goes into handicaps now but others look better treated at these weights.
7th	7 7th (7) (1.88/1 +16%) Luna Dora		1.88 1.88/1(+16%)																															(7) Luna Dora 1.88/1, Made light of a five-month absence and a bad mistake at halfway when readily landing 8-runner handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, soft) 13 days ago. Hiked up 9 lb (including 2 lb out of the handicap) but expected to be bang there.
8th	10 8th (10) (100/1 -11%) Bay Sam Bella		100 100/1(-11%)																															(10) Bay Sam Bella 100/1, Uninspiring record between the flags and much the same in 3 starts over hurdles to date.
9	9 |PU| (9) (33/1 -50%) Miss Fedora		33 33/1(-50%)																															(9) Miss Fedora 33/1, Made an encouraging start to her career when second at Fontwell in September but subsequent efforts have represented steps in the wrong direction.

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15:45 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, 2.25/1 (7) LUNA DORA seems to be the most likely to do well as she won her last race and despite a weight increase, is expected to perform well again. 7/1 (2) MINELLADESTINATION and 8/1 (5) MANIMOLE are also mentioned as having possibilities.

Luna Dora gained a career-first triumph in fine style at Fakenham recently, but she's 2lb out of the handicap in this contest and is effectively running off 9lb higher in the ratings. That may be enough to thwart Tom Symonds' mare in completing a double, with the lightly-raced FANCY STUFF gaining the vote. The selection's stamina may have been stretched by the 2m3f trip at Warwick and this drop in distance could prove just the tonic. Manimole is another to note.

LUNA DORA took her form up a notch after an absence when going in at Fakenham last time and looks weighted to follow up despite having to race off a 9 lb higher mark here. Malina Ocarina was in good order when last seen out in the summer and goes well fresh so is next on the list, with Minelladestination weighted to have a say too in an open handicap.

Back at 2m FANCY STUFF is well worth another chance. Luna Dora is feared most.

15:45 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:15 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 28f - 10 Run 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
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 +11%) Kym Eyre		4 4/1(+11%)																															(5) Kym Eyre 4/1, Yet to win a race of any type under Rules but this former point winner raised her game when a clear second on her second start in this sphere at Taunton and backed that up at the second attempt when runner-up in this headgear at Newton Abbot 2 weeks ago. Respected.
2	4 2nd (4) (8.5/1 -143%) Cardboard Gangster		8.5 8.5/1(-143%)																															(4) Cardboard Gangster 8.5/1, Landed gamble in handicap chases at Perth and Stratford during the summer. Good third in a big field at Cheltenham when last seen in October and claims if ready to go on return.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 -43%) Ali Star Bert		5 5/1(-43%)																															(3) Ali Star Bert 5/1, Had offered precious little on his chasing debut but landed a gamble on just his second start over fences at Uttoxeter and impressive when following up at Chepstow (26.2f, good to soft). Good second at Southwell since and should go well again.
4	7 4th (7) (4.5/1 +59%) Man Of The North		4.5 4.5/1(+59%)																															(7) Man Of The North 4.5/1, Hard to predict but offered more off reduced mark when second at Newton Abbot 2 weeks ago. Back up in trip now.
5th	6 5th (6) (10/1 +70%) Unai		10 10/1(+70%)																															(6) Unai 10/1, Fair winning chaser but has offered little this term.
6th	1 6th (1) (11/1 -22%) Tel'Art		11 11/1(-22%)																															(1) Tel'Art 11/1, Fair winner at 3¼m over hurdles for Ben Pauling and posted some respectable efforts in hunter chases for this yard last spring. Returned to form back hurdling on a less testing surface when second at Huntingdon and claims if building on that back over fences.
2	2 |PU| (2) (7.5/1 -15%) Galop Du Bosc		7.5 7.5/1(-15%)																															(2) Galop Du Bosc 7.5/1, Blinkered for 1st time and tongue strap on for 1st time when a back-to-form second of 15 in handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f, soft) last month. Got no further than the second at Newton Abbot next time but worth another chance to confirm Chepstow promise.
9	9 |PU| (9) (8.5/1 +66%) Etincelle Artiste		8.5 8.5/1(+66%)																															(9) Etincelle Artiste 8.5/1, Runner-up sole start between the flags but was a remote third of 11 on chase debut at Wincanton (25f, soft). Big step forward needed following another wind op.
8	8 |PU| (8) (18/1 +45%) Guttural		18 18/1(+45%)																															(8) Guttural 18/1, Point winner in April 2021 but he's 0-17 under Rules and showed nothing on belated seasonal reappearance 54 days ago.
11	11 |PU| (11) (22/1 +33%) Dorado Dollar		22 22/1(+33%)																															(11) Dorado Dollar 22/1, :Poor maiden who looks set for another struggle from out of the handicap.

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16:15 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 28f Race Class Flow

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 as there are several different factors to consider for each horse such as recent form, past performances, and changes in equipment or distance. However, the horses that may have a better chance based on their recent performances are 3.5/1 (4) CARDBOARD GANGSTER, 3.5/1 (3) ALI STAR BERT, 4.5/1 (5) KYM EYRE, and 9/1 (1) TEL'ART.

CARDBOARD GANGSTER was far from disgraced when finishing third in a 20-runner affair at Cheltenham in October and this course winner could be ready to get back to winning ways on this return from a break. Kym Eyre has been dropped 1lb in the handicap for placing second at Newton Abbot earlier in the month and Evan Williams' charge isn't taken lightly, while Galop Du Bosc also looks to have a race of this nature in him off his current mark.

GALOP DU BOSC got no further than the second when falling at Newton Abbot 2 weeks ago, but he responded well to blinkers and a tongue strap when runner-up at Chepstow the time before so is worth another chance. Ali Star Bert is getting the hang of things over fences so is another to consider along with Cardboard Gangster and Kym Eyre.

This can go to ALI STAR BERT who has had a good run over fences of late and ran into a well-treated one last time out.

16:15 Stratford Handicap Chase (Class 5) 28f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:45 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 12 Run 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
1	10 1st (10) (12/1 +25%) Scudamore		12 12/1(+25%)																															(10) Scudamore 12/1, Fair winner on Flat who wasn't disgraced when fourth of 13 in a C&D handicap back in October. Again ran no better than respectably stepped up to around 3m when third at Fakenham a month later and he's been absent since. Market may guide.
2	3 2nd (3) (6.5/1 +41%) Dusky Days		6.5 6.5/1(+41%)																															(3) Dusky Days 6.5/1, Bumper winner who ran to a fair level when runner-up on the second of 2 starts in maiden hurdles last term. After a wind op, back on track when fourth in handicap at Huntingdon in February but ran out 2 out when holding every chance at Ludlow last month.
3	6 3rd (6) (8/1 +20%) Embolden		8 8/1(+20%)																															(6) Embolden 8/1, Modest on the level nowadays but having showed an aptitude for this job in maiden/novice hurdles last year, he duly showed improved form to make a winning handicap debut in this sphere at Plumtpon (17.7f) 13 days ago. Did it in gritty fashion then and he can go well again.
4	11 4th (11) (2.25/1 +72%) Hokelami		2.25 2.25/1(+72%)																															(11) Hokelami 2.25/1, 6-y-o who had displayed some promise previously and didn't need to improve to land a C&D seller 3 weeks ago (final start for Olly Murphy). Still low mileage so he could build on that returned to handicap company.
5th	1 5th (1) (7.5/1 -67%) Scherbobalob		7.5 7.5/1(-67%)																															(1) Scherbobalob 7.5/1, Modest maiden on Flat but has steadily gone the right way over hurdles, getting off the mark quite convincingly at Ludlow (15.7f) 3 weeks ago. No reason why he won't go well again from 5 lb higher mark.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 +14%) Henry Box Brown		12 12/1(+14%)																															(5) Henry Box Brown 12/1, Bumper winner on debut/sole start in Ireland and showed improved form when opening his account over hurdles in Uttoxeter handicap (15.8f) in December. However, not been in anything like the same form either outing since.
7th	8 7th (8) (10/1 -11%) Claras Soldier		10 10/1(-11%)																															(8) Claras Soldier 10/1, Down the field in bumpers and novice/maiden hurdles. Easy to back, was yet to be asked for his effort when brought down on handicap debut at Southwell (20.4f) in March and this ought to reveal more.
8th	2 8th (2) (16/1 +20%) They Call Me Pete		16 16/1(+20%)																															(2) They Call Me Pete 16/1, Runner-up in novice at Market Rasen on Boxing Day but not yet built on that in pair of handicaps from what has looked a stiff enough mark. Assessor is relinquishing his grip and this ease in class rates a plus at least.
9th	12 9th (12) (100/1 -100%) Happy Sanchez		100 100/1(-100%)																															(12) Happy Sanchez 100/1, Unplaced sole start in points and only minor promise on first of 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles spread over 9 months. Step back up in trip for handicap debut should help but others appeal more on balance.
7	7 |PU| (7) (5/1 -11%) Glory Bridge		5 5/1(-11%)																															(7) Glory Bridge 5/1, Bumper winner who improved on his exploits in novice/maiden hurdles when runner-up behind one firmly on a roll on handicap bow at Doncaster (16.6f) in February. Rather disconcerting he found little off the bridle when fourth at Wetherby since but too soon to write him off.
13	13 |PU| (13) (20/1 +0%) Rollo's Kingdom		20 20/1(+0%)																															(13) Rollo's Kingdom 20/1, Showed a bit on the first of 2 bumper runs but finished soundly beaten all 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles at up to 17.7f since this year. Is in good hands though, so foolish to rule out improvement now handicapping.
14	14 |PU| (14) (66/1 -65%) Gambie Tiep		66 66/1(-65%)																															(14) Gambie Tiep 66/1, French bumper winner but he remains a maiden over hurdles/fences and he ran poorly when well-beaten fifth in this sphere at Hereford (19.7f) 30 days ago. Passed over.

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16:45 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

10/1 (6) EMBOLDEN and 20/1 (2) THEY CALL ME PETE are the most likely to do well based on their recent form and class drops. However, 20/1 (13) ROLLO'S KINGDOM cannot be ruled out as he is now handicapping and in good hands.

SCHERBOBALOB capped off a fine day of the Alastair Ralph team when winning at Ludlow 20 days ago and the Cityscape gelding, who remains unexposed in this sphere, is taken to shrug off a 5lb rise in the handicap to repeat the dose. Glory Bridge has yet to add to his Sedgefield bumper success, but he's capable of better and should not be underestimated along with Hokelami, who won a seller over C&D last time out.

This looks trappy but SCHERBOBALOB got the job done in pretty convincing fashion on just his second start in handicaps at Ludlow 3 weeks ago and gets the narrow vote to come out on top again from a 5 lb higher mark. Glory Bridge has the ability to play a part if putting it all together and is feared, along with his stablemate Iceman Dennis. Hokelami isn't out of things either.

The suggestion is CLARAS SOLDIER, who looks a likely improver granted better luck. Glory Bridge is second choice.

16:45 Stratford Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:15 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 23f - 5 Run 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
1	5 1st (5) (2/1 +71%) Sine Nomine		2 2/1(+71%)																															(5) Sine Nomine 2/1, Showed some promise when fourth on Cheltenham hunter debut last April. Back to winning ways in the pointing field recently and likely to give a good account of herself here.
2	1 2nd (1) (8/1 -45%) Kaproyale		8 8/1(-45%)																															(1) Kaproyale 8/1, Just a modest hurdler for Olly Murphy in 2020/21 season but a prolfic winning pointer since. Makes hunter debut.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 +9%) Precious Bounty		5 5/1(+9%)																															(3) Precious Bounty 5/1, Only minor impact in a couple of hunter chases in Ireland in 2021 but was a fair hurdler at the start of his career and has won several points since joining this stable.
4	2 4th (2) (14/1 +30%) Port Of Mars		14 14/1(+30%)																															(2) Port Of Mars 14/1, Hereford maiden chase winner for Olly Murphy in January 2021 but struggled under Rules since and recent point exploits don't sugest he's likely to fare much better on hunter debut.
4	4 |PU| (4) (1.38/1 -73%) Viroflay		1.38 1.38/1(-73%)																															(4) Viroflay 1.38/1, Juvenile hurdle winner back in 2020. Three point wins more recently and made a promising start to his hunter career when second over 3m at Exeter last month. Hooded first time. Hard to beat.

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17:15 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, it seems like 7/1 (5) SINE NOMINE would be the best pick to do well. They have shown promise in both Cheltenham and pointing fields and are likely to give a good account of themselves in this race. Additionally, they have more recent wins than 0.8/1 (4) VIROFLAY and have a better track record than 5.5/1 (1) KAPROYALE and 20/1 (2) PORT OF MARS.

VIROFLAY weakened late on over 3m here last month but, dropped in trip, Ms Georgina Nicholls' six-year-old is fancied to make amends and go one better. Sine Nomine bolted up in a point-to-point 15 days ago and she appeals as the most likely danger, while Kaproyale (winner) can confirm the form of his latest outing with Precious Bounty (second) to chase those two home. Port Of Mars will need to improve if he's to have a say.

VIROFLAY made an encouraging start to his hunter chase career when second at Exeter and should take a bit of stopping here. Sine Nomine, a point winner this month, shaped nicely on her previous hunter chase outing last spring and can give the selection most to think about.

This can go to VIROFLAY who should appreciate the easier test after running well for a long way over further at Exeter.

17:15 Stratford Hunter Chase (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

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S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

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

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