There were 44 Races on Saturday 1st November 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Ayr, 7 races at Ascot, 8 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
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 |
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1st (1) (4/1 +20%)Cave Bridge |
4/1(+20%) | (1) Cave Bridge 4/1, Green and made mistakes but rallied to win a novice hurdle at Carlisle over 2m1f by 2l last time. A 3m point winner suited by good ground and likely to improve over further than 2m over hurdles. Point winner who scored by 2l at Carlisle on hurdle debut; this is tougher under a penalty. |
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2nd (4) (14/1 +79%)Brixson |
14/1(+79%) | (4) Brixson 14/1, Fell in a novice hurdle at Huntingdon last time when returning from a long layoff. Effective at 2m and acts on soft or good ground but needs to show plenty more. Useful pedigree but 25-1 when early faller on hurdle debut last December; absent since. |
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3rd (3) (11/2 +75%)Breizh River |
11/2(+75%) | (3) Breizh River 11/2, Failed to stay when 28l third in a handicap chase over 2m5f at Sedgefield on his latest run. Needs a return to 2m but remains progressive. Three-time chase winner but below best this year; something to prove on stable debut. |
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4th (2) (10/3 +76%)Tree Top Tyson |
10/3(+76%) | (2) Tree Top Tyson 10/3, Improved on second start after a wind operation when winning a maiden hurdle at Sedgefield over 2m1f by 9 1/2l last time. Effective at 2m, acts on good ground, and is steadily progressing. Easy win at Sedgefield but beat only two rivals; probably needs another step forward. |
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5th (8) (5/4 +91%)Sleeping Late |
5/4(+91%) | (8) Sleeping Late 5/4, Ran to form and possibly challenged a bit early when second, beaten 2l in a maiden hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m, acts on good ground, and has been consistent in a short career. Vulnerable if bumping into anything useful but this C&D runner-up holds each-way claims. |
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6th (10) (80/1 +36%)Redeeming Love |
80/1(+36%) | (10) Redeeming Love 80/1, Outpaced and well beaten on a poor bumper debut at Ayr last time; has it all to do here. Promise in her sole point but tailed off at 12-1 on bumper debut at Ayr in March. |
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7th (7) (50/1 +0%)Scairp Dubh |
50/1(+0%) | (7) Scairp Dubh 50/1, Outpaced but rallied on a promising debut when second, beaten 8l in a bumper over 2m1f at Sedgefield last time. Plenty more needed but may stay further in time being a point winner. British point bumper winner; 8l second of five in rules bumper; probably vulnerable. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

A half-brother to the high-class pair of Jonbon and Douvan, WILSTAR will likely prove a smart recruit to the hurdling ranks. He easily won a bumper at Perth in April and Olly Murphy's yard remains in fine form. Kadastral is another to note hurdling for the first time having won a valuable bumper at Newbury, while Cave Bridge has the more recent form arriving on the back of last month's hurdling debut success at Carlisle and he could feature.

The Dan Skelton-trained KADASTRAL impressed when winning at Newbury in March and earns the vote ahead of Wilstar.
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 |
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1st (9) (13/2 +41%)Pep Talking |
13/2(+41%) | (9) Pep Talking 13/2, Ran to form but did plenty early, setting it up for a closer when second beaten 13l in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Huntingdon last time. Effective at 2 1/2m, suited by good ground and consistent. Progressive in the spring and he could build upon his comeback run in October. |
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2nd (8) (9/2 +50%)Strong Foundations |
9/2(+50%) | (8) Strong Foundations 9/2, Had too much to do when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Cheltenham last time. Looks the market's pick and can do better. Point runner-up and novice hurdle winner who is a possible improver now going over fences. |
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3rd (4) (7/2 +56%)Top Target |
7/2(+56%) | (4) Top Target 7/2, Probably needed the run when fourth, beaten 8l in a handicap hurdle at Warwick last time. Prefers a bit further and looks a value selection on overall form. Lightly raced point winner who could relish this switch to fences; he's one to consider. |
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4th (7) (11/10 +41%)Lightning Flash |
11/10(+41%) | (7) Lightning Flash 11/10, Did it readily when improving, suited by a positive ride down in trip on chase debut to land a handicap by 4l off 106 over 2m at Chepstow last time. Effective from 2m to 2 1/2m, acts on soft and good ground, and has more to come over fences. Won on recent chase debut; in a deeper race today but only 5 and could have more to offer. |
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5th (2) (28/1 -56%)Geryville |
28/1(-56%) | (2) Geryville 28/1, Below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase over 2m4f at Carlisle last time. Prefers some give in the ground and may need further. Inconsistent last season but his best performances came over C&D; could be a contender. |
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6th (6) (40/1 -150%)Ladronne |
40/1(-150%) | (6) Ladronne 40/1, Improved on recent efforts when landing a handicap by 10l off 101 over 3m2f at Sedgefield last time. Has a bit to find here. Won this in 2022 but his four subsequent wins have come over staying trips. |
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|F| (1) (40/1 -300%)Ninth Loch |
40/1(-300%) | (1) Ninth Loch 40/1, Ran to form when beaten a length off a mark of 122 over 2m4f at Ffos Las last time. Wears a tongue-tie for the first time and has a bit to find. In good form over hurdles when last seen; watch the betting on chase/stable debut. |
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|PU| (5) (25/1 -285%)Glen Cannel |
25/1(-285%) | (5) Glen Cannel 25/1, Quickened and jumped well, showing a game attitude when improving again under a positive ride down in trip to land a handicap by 2 1/2l off 108 over 2m4f at Perth last time. Returns from a break and remains progressive. Made it 2-4 over fences when making all at Perth in July; open to further improvement. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

The progressive LIGHTNING FLASH looks to have a leading chance. He made a winning start over fences last month with a cosy win at Chepstow and there should be plenty more to come over the larger obstacles. A dual winner over fences at Perth, Glen Cannel beat a subsequent winner last time and warrants respect on that form, while Ninth Loch is preferred to Top Target of those chasing for the first time.

There can be optimism STRONG FOUNDATIONS will improve now going over fences and he earns the vote ahead of point winner Top Target.
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 |
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1st (2) (2/1 +43%)Kateira |
2/1(+43%) | (2) Kateira 2/1, From a yard that won this race last year; was keen when finishing second, beaten a head, in the Yorkshire Rose Mares' Hurdle (Grade 2) over 3m at Doncaster last time; returns from a long layoff but generally consistent. Went close in mares' Grade 2 when last seen; respected despite the drop back in trip. |
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2nd (1) (4/11 +27%)Golden Ace |
4/11(+27%) | (1) Golden Ace 4/11, Improved on recent form when finishing second, beaten 5l, in the Boodles Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) at Punchestown last time; Champion Hurdle winner at Cheltenham previously; a progressive mare who sets clear standard. Fortunate to win last season's Champion Hurdle but still the one to beat this afternoon. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

This looks an ideal chance for GOLDEN ACE to resume winning ways. Left in the lead at the last when a fortunate winner of the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, Jeremy Scott's charge subsequently finished a determined runner-up in the Punchestown equivalent and looks a cut above today's opposition. Second in a Grade 2 hurdle at Doncaster in January, Kateira should have the measure of Dysart Enos of the remaining pair.

This can go to GOLDEN ACE. She was a fortunate winner of the Champion Hurdle in March but holds leading claims nevertheless.
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 |
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1st (1) (15/8 -15%)Strong Leader |
15/8(-15%) | (1) Strong Leader 15/8, Made mistakes but returned to form when second, beaten 3l in the Ivy Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) over 3m1f at Aintree last time; trainer in form and sets form standard as a Grade 1 winner. Runner-up in Grade 1 at Aintree in April when last seen and holds leading claims. |
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2nd (5) (9/2 +10%)Take No Chances |
9/2(+10%) | (5) Take No Chances 9/2, The yard has won two of the last five runnings of this race; had too much to do and was never put into the race when beaten 8l in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time; effective from 2m to 3m and an admirably consistent mare. Won mares' Grade 2 in January and this step back up in trip is well worth exploring. |
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3rd (2) (14/1 -27%)Doddiethegreat |
14/1(-27%) | (2) Doddiethegreat 14/1, Had every chance and ran to form when second, beaten 4 1/4l in a Listed handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; Coral Cup winner previously; needs to find plenty more. In fine form in hot staying handicaps in the spring; this task demands further improvement. |
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4th (4) (8/1 -7%)Winter Fog |
8/1(-7%) | (4) Winter Fog 8/1, Ran to form when finishing down the field in a 2m2f handicap at Newmarket last time; best suited to small fields when ridden to pick up the pieces; danger. Perhaps not the strongest stayer but still a possible player for his top Irish stable. |
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|F| (3) (13/8 +28%)Potters Charm |
13/8(+28%) | (3) Potters Charm 13/8, Outpaced after the second last but stayed on well when comfortably held in the Turners Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) over 2m5f at Cheltenham last time; a stiffer test should suit and he looks the market's pick though may want slower ground. Grade 1 novice hurdle winner last term; interesting prospect for staying hurdle division. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Winter Fog posted a personal best with a surprise third in last year's Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. However, it's worth remembering the Willie Mullins-trained gelding has winning form over 3m and could be a player back up in trip. However, STRONG LEADER is a more proven stayer and the 2024 Liverpool Hurdle winner could be difficult to overhaul with his suitability for a flat galloping course lay-out assured. Take No Chances won on this card 12 months ago and is feared more than Potters Charm, who resumes after wind surgery and a 234-day break.

Class act STRONG LEADER won the Grade 2 Long Distance Hurdle on last season's reappearance and is taken to make another winning return.
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 |
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1st (1) (11/4 +45%)Djelo |
11/4(+45%) | (1) Djelo 11/4, Made mistakes and ran below form when comfortably held in the Brooklands Golden Miller Chronograph Bowl Chase (Grade 1) over 3m1f at Aintree last time; usually held up and unexposed at 3m. Two Grade 2 wins last season and has a very positive reappearance record; respected. |
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2nd (2) (6/1 -50%)Pic D'orhy |
6/1(-50%) | (2) Pic D'orhy 6/1, A three-time Grade 1 winner; yard has won two of the last five runnings of this race. Pulled up in the Oaksey Chase (Grade 2) over 2m7f at Sandown latest where excuses. Threat if stamina holds up but that is a worry. Multiple Graded chase winner at up to 2m5f; key player if seeing out the trip today. |
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3rd (4) (13/2 +59%)Ga Law |
13/2(+59%) | (4) Ga Law 13/2, Returned to form with first-time blinkers when 5 1/4l third in the Oaksey Chase (Grade 2) over 2m7f at Sandown last time; still has a bit to find. As good as ever when third in Grade 2 in April but has something to find today. |
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4th (5) (2/1 +43%)Hewick |
2/1(+43%) | (5) Hewick 2/1, Dual Grade 1 winner who returned to form down in grade when making all in the Conditions Hurdle at Thurles over 2m7f on good ground, winning by 5l; sound surface key; has fitness edge; ought to go close 2023 King George winner; has the benefit of a recent run; capable of playing leading role. |
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5th (3) (9/2 +36%)The Real Whacker |
9/2(+36%) | (3) The Real Whacker 9/2, Won this race last year; improved on hurdles return from a break when second, beaten 3 1/2l in a handicap hurdle at Perth. Cheekpieces first time; likes to make the running and stays further. Won this last year but it looks a hotter contest than 12 months ago and he carries penalty. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Protektorat hasn't been tried over 3m for a couple of years but is proven over the distance at the top level and his official rating of 165 suggests he has every chance of being heavily involved. However, Paul Nicholls has his runners in fine form just now and PIC D'ORHY looks an ideal type to relish a new trip to grant his trainer a sixth winner in this prestigious event. Last year' victor The Real Whacker is another serious player with a tongue-tie and cheekpieces combination tried.

Protektorat has a leading shout on today's terms but preference is for DJELO, who looked seriously classy when on song last season.
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| 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 |
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1st (10) (2/1 +75%)Saligo Bay |
2/1(+75%) | (10) Saligo Bay 2/1, Scored by 1l off 105 over 2m1f at Market Rasen on penultimate start; too much to do when third, beaten 2l off 108 last time in a race dominated from the front; trainer in form; acts on any going over 2m; consistent in both codes with a fair mark. Followed Flat/hurdles wins with C&D third; tough, reliable and unlikely to be far away. |
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2nd (5) (7/1 +13%)Half A Chance |
7/1(+13%) | (5) Half A Chance 7/1, Ran to form when beaten 2l off 109 at Tipperary last time; effective between 2m and 2 1/4m; in good form in Ireland this autumn. Placed last three starts, third to an unexposed sort at Tipperary on latest; in the mix. |
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3rd (4) (3/1 +57%)Max Of Stars |
3/1(+57%) | (4) Max Of Stars 3/1, Ran to form when benefitting from a relatively easy lead to win a handicap by 1 1/2l off 115 here last time; enjoys racing prominently; effective at 2m on good ground; enjoyed a productive summer and dangerous if allowed an easy lead. Four wins in last few months including over C&D 17 days ago; hard to discount. |
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4th (7) (18/1 +18%)Takeit Easy |
18/1(+18%) | (7) Takeit Easy 18/1, Needed the run when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m1f at Market Rasen latest; effective at 2m and acts on good to soft; needs to prove ability remains after a long layoff. Stablemate Fransham won this race twice; well treated on old form but tailed off on return. |
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5th (6) (9/1 +25%)Inappropriate |
9/1(+25%) | (6) Inappropriate 9/1, Disappointing on flat return when beaten 8l in a 10f handicap at Newcastle last time; second run after wind operation; has a small chance. Took well to hurdles last term with two wins; fit from Flat and may not have reached limit. |
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6th (3) (16/1 +27%)Kientzheim |
16/1(+27%) | (3) Kientzheim 16/1, Below form when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Sandown last time, the race possibly coming too soon; has a bit to find. Looked promising at Kempton on Boxing Day but disappointing since; debut for new stable. |
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|F| (9) (4/1 +20%)Pure Gold |
4/1(+20%) | (9) Pure Gold 4/1, Travelled well and did it readily when improving again to land a handicap by 7l off 102 at Hexham last time; usually held up; suited by 2m on a sound surface and remains progressive. Has won three of last four; had plenty in hand at Hexham and 8lb rise does not look harsh. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Go Dante ended his last campaign with a win in the Imperial Cup at Sandown and the nine-year-old has to be respected on his return. That said, preference is for DON'T MIND IF I DO, who makes his handicap debut after three promising starts in maiden/novice hurdles last season and a mark of 120 should be workable for Alan King's gelding. Others to note in a competitive event are Pure Gold, Half A Chance and Max Of Stars.

The one with the most potential is DON'T MIND IF I DO (nap). Alan King's lightly raced 5yo can make his handicap debut a winning one.
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 |
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1st (5) (5/2 +62%)Konfusion |
5/2(+62%) | (5) Konfusion 5/2, Well backed and ran to form despite making mistakes when second, beaten 6l in a handicap chase at Bangor-on-Dee last time. Could figure. Progressive novice earlier this year; this unexposed 7yo may have more to offer this term. |
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2nd (9) (16/1 -256%)Ribeye |
16/1(-256%) | (9) Ribeye 16/1, Ran to form when landing a handicap by 2/4l off 97 at Hexham last time. Suited by 3m and acts on soft and good ground; in fine form this year. 10yo who has been better than ever of late and can go well once more. |
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3rd (2) (5/1 +9%)Wa Wa |
5/1(+9%) | (2) Wa Wa 5/1, Outpaced but produced a solid effort when second, beaten 21l in a 2m7f handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter last time, appreciating a strong pace. Trainer in form and may contend. In good form over hurdles; a long time since he ran well over fences but still respected. |
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4th (6) (10/1 -11%)One More Stroke |
10/1(-11%) | (6) One More Stroke 10/1, Had every chance and ran to form when beaten 1l off a mark of 113 at Perth last time. Not out of it. Novice campaign concluded with close third at Perth and he's not ruled out on return. |
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5th (7) (85/40 +39%)Red Delta |
85/40(+39%) | (7) Red Delta 85/40, Well treated for his handicap debut and ran to form when landing a handicap by 5l off 108 over 3m2f at Sedgefield last time. Suited by 3m+, needs good ground, and remains on a generous mark so could follow up. Former pointer; did it nicely on handicap debut at Sedgefield; 5lb rise may not stop him. |
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6th (1) (12/1 -71%)Yes Day |
12/1(-71%) | (1) Yes Day 12/1, From the yard that won this race last year; fell in a handicap chase at Ludlow last time where looked a threat. Effective over 3m+ and suited by a sound surface. Making promising headway when falling three out at Ludlow on his comeback. |
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7th (3) (12/1 -50%)Finn Lough |
12/1(-50%) | (3) Finn Lough 12/1, Fell in a handicap chase at Southwell last time. Effective over 3m, acts on good to soft and good ground, and generally consistent. Not easy to win with but scored twice last winter and could improve for October outing. |
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|PU| (4) (11/1 +21%)East Street |
11/1(+21%) | (4) East Street 11/1, Found out in stronger company when down the field in a 3m1f handicap chase at Carlisle most recently. Looks the pick on race times. Hat-trick towards end of last year; disappointing since but a break may have helped. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Plenty with chances, but none more so than RIBEYE after his success over 3m at Hexham last month. The veteran had plenty in hand that day and can defy a 5lb rise to add another victory to his record. Red Delta has also won impressively in recent weeks and remains open to improvement, while Wa Wa edges out Halpha Soleil and Yes Day to be pick of the remainder.

Former pointer RED DELTA won in good style at Sedgefield a fortnight ago and this 6yo can follow up.
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