15:20 Thirsk (Class 4) 7f - 8 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	8 1st (8) (33/1 -32%) Stoneacre Donny		33 33/1(-32%)																															(8) Stoneacre Donny 33/1, Never competitive after being too far off the pace and was comfortably held in a novice over 8f here last time. Top course trainer. Bred for 10f, acts on a sound surface. Big colt with plenty to come. No impact in two runs last month but neither was without promise; each-way shout.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/1 -157%) Poetry Of Time		9 9/1(-157%)																															(5) Poetry Of Time 9/1, 9 Feb; 70,000gns Ulysses colt; half-brother to Biniorella Bay, smart at 7f; dam useful at 7f; top trainer 70,000gns half-brother to 7f 2yo winner Biniorella Bay (RPR 89); stable 31% with 2yos here.
3	7 3rd (7) (4/1 -14%) Sovereign Wealth		4 4/1(-14%)																															(7) Sovereign Wealth 4/1, Ran to a similar level as debut when 10l third in a maiden at Beverley on most recent start. Effective at 7f on fast ground and open to improvement. Finished 3rd in both starts, failing to improve from his debut; still has time on his side.
4	4 4th (4) (11/2 +45%) On The Inlet		5.5 11/2(+45%)																															(4) On The Inlet 11/2, High knee action, keen and green, soon beaten when well held in a novice at Yarmouth on debut. Returning from a break with all to prove. Well held on debut in May (7f, good to soft) but only 6-1 there and bred to do much better.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/1 +13%) Kiss For An Angel		7 7/1(+13%)																															(2) Kiss For An Angel 7/1, Similar form to debut despite a bad break, beaten 6l in a novice here last time. Effective over 7f and acts on a sound surface; open to improvement. Similar form in two runs, the latest over C&D last month; can do better but needs to.
6th	9 6th (9) (18/1 -125%) Take A Tip		18 18/1(-125%)																															(9) Take A Tip 18/1, 23 Jan; 80,000 euros Ardad colt; half-brother to Clockmaker, useful from 11f to 12f; dam smart at 10f; worth monitoring in the market 80,000euros half-brother to 14.5f winner Clockmaker (RPR 86); dam useful; check betting.
7th	6 7th (6) (150/1 -127%) Secret Testimony		150 150/1(-127%)																															(6) Secret Testimony 150/1, Poor effort when well beaten in a maiden at Musselburgh latest. Middle-distance bred and yet to show any signs of ability. Modest form in two 7f maidens this summer; not easily recommended.
8th	1 8th (1) (33/1 +0%) Bradbury		33 33/1(+0%)																															(1) Bradbury 33/1, Green and showed little when well beaten in a novice here on only start; sire a middle-distance horse, dam a sprinter. Action will suit fast ground. Big gelding who may need time. 16-1 when never featuring in a C&D novice last month; likely a longer-term prospect.

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15:20 Thirsk (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Having finished third on both outings to date, Sovereign Wealth is one of the likelier winners. However, the son of Frankel's latest effort at Beverley was a little underwhelming and he could prove vulnerable to the less-exposed NORTH FORCE. Richard Fahey's colt offered plenty of encouragement when hitting the frame on his debut at Doncaster and any improvement could see him open his account. Market support for newcomer Poetry Of Time would be interesting.

Richard Fahey may hold the key here with NORTH FORCE, who shaped well over 6f on debut, preferred to Kiss For An Angel.

15:20 Thirsk (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Thirsk (Class 6) 6f - 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	1 1st (1) (5/2 -127%) Hockney		2.5 5/2(-127%)																															(1) Hockney 5/2, Well backed, improved markedly after a wind operation to land a handicap by 5 1/2l off 63 at Lingfield last time; suited by 6f, acts on a sound surface; likeable type, well handicapped now breathing fixed. Bolted up (well backed) on last week's handicap debut (6f, AW); well in under a penalty.
2	2 2nd (2) (20/1 +29%) Ottawa		20 20/1(+29%)																															(2) Ottawa 20/1, Poor effort down the field in a handicap at Newmarket (July) most recent; trainer in form; plenty to prove. No impact in two handicaps this summer; drop in class needs to spark a full revival.
3	11 3rd (11) (28/1 -100%) Laurens Dream		28 28/1(-100%)																															(11) Laurens Dream 28/1, Ran to form when beaten 2l off 59 at Southwell last time; effective 5-7f, acts on good and soft; consistent. Solid in-frame efforts the last twice; in the mix with a repeat.
4	8 4th (8) (7/2 +65%) B Associates		3.5 7/2(+65%)																															(8) B Associates 7/2, Run best ignored when unseating in a handicap at Chester latest; in very good form prior to that; effective 6/7f, acts on any; competitive mark. Won two 7f classified events last month; runner-up last two completed starts; e-w shout.
5th	10 5th (10) (22/1 -57%) Tuscan Point		22 22/1(-57%)																															(10) Tuscan Point 22/1, Back to form when beaten 2 1/4l off 59 over 7f at Musselburgh last time; effective 7f on good and good to firm; tricky ride and capable of far better than he will show. Inconsistent 12-race maiden; drop back to 6f not enough to tempt.
6th	7 6th (7) (12/1 +0%) One Of Our Own		12 12/1(+0%)																															(7) One Of Our Own 12/1, Scored by a neck off 60 at Pontefract in June; back to form when third beaten 3l off 62 last time; effective 6f, acts on any; on a competitive mark. All wins on good to firm but handles slower; others look more persuasive this time.
7th	4 7th (4) (8/1 -33%) The Green Man		8 8/1(-33%)																															(4) The Green Man 8/1, Better effort when beaten 2 1/2l off 65 at Ripon last time; effective 6/7f, acts on any; hinting at a return to form. On a losing run but latest effort more encouraging; down in class on stable debut.
8th	12 8th (12) (15/2 +77%) Tootsie		7.5 15/2(+77%)																															(12) Tootsie 15/2, Poor effort down the field in a handicap over 8f at Southwell most recent; top course trainer; effective 7-8f, acts on soft and good to soft; has lost form. Return to sprinting might help but she will need to raise her game a level to gain 1st win.
9th	13 9th (13) (33/1 +34%) Almutraf		33 33/1(+34%)																															(13) Almutraf 33/1, Looked unwilling when beaten 7 1/2l off 49 last time; best form over 7f on synthetic surface; mark easing, but temperament remains an issue. Winning stable debut in June (7f, AW) but little to shout about since.
10th	6 10th (6) (16/1 +43%) Line Of Force		16 16/1(+43%)																															(6) Line Of Force 16/1, Got no run and would probably have run to current form with a clear passage when beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap over 7f at Haydock last time; effective 6/7f, acts on good and good to soft; mark has eased. Tumbled down weights; latest effort offered hope of better; may have found his level now.
11th	5 11th (5) (11/2 +83%) Dazy Mazy		5.5 11/2(+83%)																															(5) Dazy Mazy 11/2, Ran to form when beaten 3 1/4l off 63 here last time; cheekpieces first time; off a short break; effective 6f/7, acts on good and soft; largely consistent. On a good mark, won't mind rain and new headgear could help; one to take seriously.
12th	3 12th (3) (14/1 -27%) Speaktotheguvnor		14 14/1(-27%)																															(3) Speaktotheguvnor 14/1, Much better in first-time cheekpieces when second beaten 2 1/2l in a maiden at Ffos Las latest; suited by 6f, acts on a sound surface; workable mark. Solid stable debut at Ffos Las last month; makes handicap debut at a realistic level.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

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15:50 Thirsk (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

HOCKNEY made a big splash on his handicap debut at Lingfield last week and a 6lb penalty might not prevent the son of Showcasing from following up. That was his first run after wind surgery and he could be up to taking a race of this nature. B Associates unseated the rider after he lost his iron at the start at Chester on Friday. He is forgiven that mishap and rates a big danger. Speaktotheguvnor and Tuscan Point complete the shortlist.

He has a different surface to contend with but HOCKNEY looked miles in front of the handicapper when winning at Lingfield last week.

15:50 Thirsk (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:20 Thirsk (Class 5) 7f - 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	8 1st (8) (12/1 -20%) Draupnir		12 12/1(-20%)																															(8) Draupnir 12/1, Well backed, ran to form beaten 3l off 68 over 8f at Salisbury last time; suited by 8/9f, possibly not farther, acts on GS and GF; fair mark 3rd of 5 at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) last time; drop to 7f can help; not fully exposed.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/2 +15%) Me Tarzan		5.5 11/2(+15%)																															(7) Me Tarzan 11/2, Well backed, ran to best beaten a neck off 66 at Kempton last time; trainer in form; suited by 7f, acts on GS; workable mark and progressing steadily Two 7f turf wins this summer; near miss on AW latest; high on the list.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/2 +50%) Call Me Betty		4.5 9/2(+50%)																															(5) Call Me Betty 9/2, Yard won this last year; ran to form beaten 2 1/4l off 65 at Ayr last time; effective 7f on a sound surface; competitive mark 7f AW winner; solid second at Ayr last month but she'll need more to win this.
4	10 4th (10) (10/1 -33%) Sir David		10 10/1(-33%)																															(10) Sir David 10/1, Back to form up in trip landing a handicap by 1/2l off 63 at Carlisle last time; suited by 7f and a sound surface; competitive new mark Led late when scoring at Carlisle five weeks ago (7f, good); contender up just 3lb.
5th	3 5th (3) (3/1 +14%) Mamma Maria		3 3/1(+14%)																															(3) Mamma Maria 3/1, Helped force good pace when running to form and narrowly beaten off 67 last time; suited by 1m, seems to act on any; progressive and still well handicapped First past post in both starts in 2025 (1m); still feasibly treated and 7f should be fine.
6th	1 6th (1) (12/1 -85%) Highfield Sunshine		12 12/1(-85%)																															(1) Highfield Sunshine 12/1, Ran to form beaten 1/2l off 69 at Haydock last time; suited by 7f-1m and a sound surface; just fair mark Still to win after nine starts but she's regularly threatened; in the mix once again.
7th	13 7th (13) (9/2 +55%) Law Degree		4.5 9/2(+55%)																															(13) Law Degree 9/2, Below par for no obvious reason beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Catterick last time; top course trainer; effective 7-8f acts on good, best with cut; needs a return to form Handles soft ground well; good 2nd on penultimate start but couldn't back it up last week.
8th	11 8th (11) (5/1 +0%) Miss Yorkshire		5 5/1(+0%)																															(11) Miss Yorkshire 5/1, Ran to form beaten a neck off 64 at Newcastle last time; effective 6-7f on AW; needs to back up latest run now 0-7 but runner-up three times, including on Thursday (7f, AW); more to prove on turf.
9th	6 9th (6) (80/1 -142%) Urban Sky		80 80/1(-142%)																															(6) Urban Sky 80/1, Pulled up in a juvenile hurdle at Cartmel latest; largely poor form on the Flat before that; effective 6-7f; lot to prove Regressed for Richard Fahey; pulled up on hurdle/stable debut three weeks ago; opposable.
10th	2 10th (2) (22/1 -83%) Empire Power		22 22/1(-83%)																															(2) Empire Power 22/1, Poor effort back on AW comfortably held in a maiden at Southwell last time; top course trainer; effective 7-8f on G and GF; opening mark could be stiff 0-7 in novice/maiden company and ran poorly latest; fair mark for handicap debut though.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

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16:20 Thirsk (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

MAMMA MARIA overcame a bit of early fizz and knuckled down to win at Ffos Las before being denied a brace by the Salisbury stewards after causing interference. Stepping back down to 7f from a mile shouldn't be an issue and she is fancied to make amends following a lenient 2lb rise. Highfield Sunshine, Sir David and Me Tarzan all add some spice to a competitive handicap.

Newmarket raiders Mamma Maria and ME TARZAN can fight this out with James Fanshawe's runner marginally preferred.

16:20 Thirsk (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:50 Thirsk (Class 5) 7f - 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	5 1st (5) (4/1 -25%) Day Of Grace		4 4/1(-25%)																															(5) Day Of Grace 4/1, Well backed, ran to a similar level as her first two starts when fourth, beaten 5 1/2l, in a Nottingham maiden last time. Effective over 7/8f, acts on good ground; mark looks fair enough. Similar form in three novice/maiden runs; no surprise to see marked improvement today.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/2 +72%) Catton Lady		4.5 9/2(+72%)																															(3) Catton Lady 9/2, Scored by 1/2l off 63 at Carlisle three starts back. Poor run back on the all-weather when beaten 10l off 66 last time. Suited by 1m, acts on any ground, likes give; form going the wrong way. 1m win on soft ground in June; well held twice since; vulnerable to the 3yos.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/1 +65%) Pearly Squirrel		7 7/1(+65%)																															(9) Pearly Squirrel 7/1, Scored by a head off 65 over 7f at Doncaster in July. Poor effort switched to the all-weather, beaten 8 1/2l off 66 last time. Effective over 7-8f on good and good to firm; fairly consistent on turf. Of interest on best form and the returning tongue-tie can help; rain would be a worry.
4	10 4th (10) (12/1 -243%) Northern Attitude		12 12/1(-243%)																															(10) Northern Attitude 12/1, Made too much use of when beaten 4l in a 7f Carlisle handicap last time. In good form prior in Ireland. Suited by 7f, acts on yielding and good; has to prove herself in Britain. Failed to reward market support on stable debut last month; blinkers return; low mileage.
5th	4 5th (4) (33/1 -65%) Adorla Of Achill		33 33/1(-65%)																															(4) Adorla Of Achill 33/1, Made too much use of when down the field in a Haydock handicap most recently. Visor first time. Suited by 1m and a sound surface; largely reliable. Flopped at Haydock last time; new headgear today and unproven on slower than good.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/1 +44%) Velvet Whisper		9 9/1(+44%)																															(7) Velvet Whisper 9/1, Below form when beaten 6l in a 7f Doncaster handicap last time. Off a short break. Possibly best at 7f, acts on good ground; hard to evaluate. Steps up in trip after a wind op and has shown promise; not fully exposed; contender.
7th	2 7th (2) (3/1 +0%) Ravishing Beauty		3 3/1(+0%)																															(2) Ravishing Beauty 3/1, Every chance and not that willing under pressure when beaten 2l off 67 last time. Suited by 1m, acts on any ground, and capable of better than she will show. Cheekpieces have had a positive effect; can't be ruled out in current form.
8th	8 8th (8) (28/1 -12%) Eva Rosie		28 28/1(-12%)																															(8) Eva Rosie 28/1, Scored by 3 1/4l off 55 at Newcastle on her penultimate start, but below form last time. Effective from 8f to 11f, best on the all-weather; Newcastle win could be hard to repeat. Four AW wins this year but she's up in the weights and has much more to prove on turf.
9th	11 9th (11) (150/1 -50%) Pink Petunia		150 150/1(-50%)																															(11) Pink Petunia 150/1, Poor effort when down the field in a 7f Catterick handicap most recently. Suited by a mile, all form on the all-weather; has a good bit to prove on turf. Tailed off at 100-1 on last month's stable/turf debut; too much to prove.
10th	1 10th (1) (16/1 -14%) Pasha		16 16/1(-14%)																															(1) Pasha 16/1, Poor when dropped in trip and back on the all-weather, finishing down the field in a Southwell handicap most recently; in good form prior. Cheekpieces first time. Effective at 1m, may not truly stay 10f on turf, acts on good to soft and good to firm; erratic. Yet to shine in handicaps; new headgear given a go; down in the weights but opposable.
11th	6 11th (6) (6/1 +0%) Bintshuaa		6 6/1(+0%)																															(6) Bintshuaa 6/1, Scored by 3/4l off 65 at Ffos Las on her penultimate start. Ran close to form when making plenty of use of and beaten 5 1/4l off 68 last time. Suited by 1m; all turf form with give. A consistent sort. 1m win on soft ground in June; midfield on AW latest but still unexposed on turf.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

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16:50 Thirsk (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

William Haggas boasts a fine record when sending his runners to this venue and it could be enhanced further courtesy of DAY OF GRACE. The Night Of Thunder filly disappointed when a beaten favourite at Nottingham, but she now enters handicaps and is potentially well treated if taking her earlier Kempton third at face value. Ravishing Beauty scores highly for consistency and is likely to give another fine account of herself, while Bintshuaa ought to relish a return to turf.

Bintshuaa and Velvet Whisper can do better but so too can DAY OF GRACE (nap) and she appeals as a likely big improver.

16:50 Thirsk (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:20 Thirsk (Class 5) 7f - 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	7 1st (7) (5/1 +23%) Ey Up Its Jazz		5 5/1(+23%)																															(7) Ey Up Its Jazz 5/1, Scored by a length off 62 over 8f at Ayr on his penultimate start; close to form on ground likely too quick last time; suited by 7/8f with give; competitive mark. In good form this season but moves up in grade today; others look better handicapped.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/3 +49%) Al Muqdad		3.333333 10/3(+49%)																															(1) Al Muqdad 10/3, Hinted at revival when beaten 1 1/2l off a mark of 71 at Doncaster last time; effective at 7f on a sound surface; has dropped a long way in the weights and could build on that effort. Well handicapped now and took good step back in right direction when fourth at Doncaster.
3	13 3rd (13) (8/1 +50%) Sunny Orange		8 8/1(+50%)																															(13) Sunny Orange 8/1, Won by 3/4l off 56 over 8f at Beverley three starts back; close to form when fifth, beaten 4 1/4l off 58 last time; effective 7-8f on fast ground; mark now looking stiff. Dual winner at regular haunt Beverley this year; on tough mark now and opposable here.
4	12 4th (12) (15/2 +32%) Dumfries		7.5 15/2(+32%)																															(12) Dumfries 15/2, Scored by a length off 55 at Beverley on his penultimate start; ran to form when fourth, beaten 2l off 60 last time; effective 7-8f, best on fast ground but handles good to soft; mark fair. Has earned his keep in low-level handicaps this season; might find this too competitive.
5th	2 5th (2) (14/1 +13%) The Cookstown Cafu		14 14/1(+13%)																															(2) The Cookstown Cafu 14/1, Probably needed the run when beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap here last time; suited by 1m and should come on for that return effort. May low-key stable debut last week but that came after a layoff; lurks on a tempting mark.
6th	4 6th (4) (10/1 +29%) Manhattan Mirage		10 10/1(+29%)																															(4) Manhattan Mirage 10/1, Below par when beaten 10l in a 6f handicap at Southwell last time; effective at 6/7f on soft or good ground but has been out of form. Yet to strike form for new stable this year but well worth a glance in the betting.
7th	10 7th (10) (10/1 -43%) Homer Stokes		10 10/1(-43%)																															(10) Homer Stokes 10/1, Below form when made too much use of and beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Ayr last time; effective at 7f and suited by cut; inconsistent. Has mixed record this year but significant rain will enhance his appeal.
8th	8 8th (8) (15/2 -50%) Travis		7.5 15/2(-50%)																															(8) Travis 15/2, Raced freely when scoring by a head off 61 here in July; ran to form upped in trip when beaten a nose off 62 last time; effective 6-8f on any going; in solid form. Has remained in good form since narrow C&D win in July but is drawn wide.
9th	5 9th (5) (28/1 -12%) Broken Spear		28 28/1(-12%)																															(5) Broken Spear 28/1, Probably needed the run when beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective at 6-7f with cut; has been out of form. Down the field this month, after a break, but heavy rain will increase his appeal.
10th	11 10th (11) (16/1 -60%) Naval Academy		16 16/1(-60%)																															(11) Naval Academy 16/1, Ran to about his current level when beaten 5l in an 8f handicap at Nottingham last time; effective 6-8f on good or good to firm; mark looks just about fair. Went close in modest race two starts ago but others have more pressing claims.
11th	6 11th (6) (11/2 +15%) Reidh		5.5 11/2(+15%)																															(6) Reidh 11/2, Poor effort when plenty of use was made of him and he finished down the field in a handicap at Carlisle most recently; suited by 7/8f and mark falling fast. Too well handicapped to rule out but has questions to answer after two tame efforts.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

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17:20 Thirsk (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

TRAVIS did all of the hard work only to be headed on the line at Ripon but a drop in trip, coupled with a return to the scene of his C&D success from 2lb lower in July, could allow him to make amends. There were clear signs of a revival from Al Muqdad when fourth at Doncaster and he merits respect now eased in class. Others to note include Wilde And Dandy, Ey Up Its Jazz and Dumfries.

Not been seen to best effect in AW sprints this summer, MANHATTAN MIRAGE is well handicapped now and this test looks more suitable.

17:20 Thirsk (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

Ths is the racecard key.

Icon	Meaning
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	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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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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