There were 45 Races on Saturday 17th February 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Wincanton, 8 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Haydock, 8 races at Wolverhampton, 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 4 race.

ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT may be a maiden over hurdles and disappointed at Sandown last time out, but he sets the standard based on his previous narrow defeat at Kempton. The eight-year-old gets the vote at the main expense of the returning Rosy Redrum, as well as Highlands Legacy, who shaped well on both starts in bumpers and is open to improvement on his debut over obstacles.

ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT fluffed his lines on his handicap debut at Sandown last time out but had been on the up prior to that and is taken to bounce back in style reverted to maiden company with cheekpieces applied for the first time. Hurdling-newcomers Backinaction and Highlands Legacy both bring a fair bit of potential and can chase home Paul Nicholls' useful sort in that order.

This is a weaker race than the two hurdles in which ONETHREEFIVENOTOUT went close before failing to give his true running at Sandown.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

The winner of this race in 2021 and 2022, Goshen is likely to make this a test from the front and that should play to the strengths of the Lanzarote second NEMEAN LION. Having won the Welsh Champion Hurdle earlier in the season, the son of Golden Horn doesn't lack for pace and he may have too much for the top-rated Rubaud, who scored over C&D earlier in the season and was runner-up to the mighty Constitution Hill at Christmas. Colonel Mustard may be winless since October 2021, but he ran some excellent races in this sphere last year and is another to consider.

COLONEL MUSTARD has an unconvincing profile over fences, but that's certainly not the case in this sphere with several fine efforts to his name and he makes plenty of appeal on these terms. Rubaud is a likeable type who has an excellent strike rate in small fields, and he's feared most ahead of Nemean Lion, who possibly hasn't reached his ceiling just yet.

It's hard to rule out any of the five but NEMEAN LION (nap) appeals as the one most likely to give his running with lots in his favour.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

HATOS looked a different proposition on heavy ground when scoring easily at Ffos Las earlier in the month, and a 7lb rise for that success may not be enough to prevent him from following up. Anthony Honeyball's charge needs to prove himself going right-handed, but he sets the standard ahead of chase-debutant Toothless, and Dr T J Eckleburg, who has already scored twice this season.

HATOS crucially jumped better in refitted blinkers (retained here) as he opened his chase account with a bit to spare at Ffos Las 16 days ago and a repeat should see him firmly in the mix again from a 7 lb higher mark. Dr T J Eckleburg can also figure if dispelling a lesser run at Taunton, whilst the market may prove a useful guide in assessing the chances of chase-debutant Toothless.

Ffos Las winner Hatos has conditions in his favour but it could be worth risking THE RUSSIAN DOYEN on this drop in grade.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

KING'S THRESHOLD has shaped well on both outings over fences, with a runner-up effort at Kempton in November followed by a third at Newbury last month. The drop back in trip may yield some improvement from the seven-year-old, who was left alone by the handicapper following his latest effort. Sheldon won over C&D on his penultimate outing and is capable of going close, along with chasing debutant Individualiste.

It could just pay to take a chance on DREAMING BLUE who ran a cracker under positive tactics when third at Ludlow on his penultimate start and a return to a right-handed track (tended to jump right at Doncaster latest) with blinkers enlisted could see Anthony Honeyball's charge in a better light. King's Threshold remains the type to do better in this sphere and he's feared, along with chase-debutant Individualiste.

A tight handicap with no standout contender. This trip with some cut underfoot could be just the ticket for DREAMING BLUE.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

PENTIRE HEAD hasn't quite shown the promise in three starts over hurdles that he displayed in bumpers last season. However, a step up in trip on handicap debut may be the key to unlocking his true potential. Similar comments apply to Chatshow Tv, who has been running with credit so far over timber, while others to consider include Stratton Oakmont and Pride Rock.

PRIDE ROCK showed improved form hiked up in trip on handicap debut when finishing runner-up at Ffos Las 13 months ago and, while he has a significant absence to overcome, his yard has enjoyed plenty of success this week so he's chanced to make a winning reappearance with first-time cheekpieces applied. Pentire Head has been steadily progressive in this sphere so he's one to look out for now handicapping, with Stratton Oakmont and Ede'iffs Rock also not out of things.

In-form STRATTON OAKMONT has nothing to prove with conditions. Next best are Pride Rock, Pentire Head and Ede'Iffs Rock.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

CAPTAIN CLAUDE finished a gallant third when bidding to bring up a Fontwell hat-trick last month and Anthony Honeyball's charge can return to winning ways stepped back up in trip. Leissieres Express ran out a workmanlike winner on his penultimate start and, provided he can put last month's unseat behind him, the seven-year-old should be able to make his presence felt. The largely consistent Born At Midnight holds solid claims to at least hit the frame.

CAPTAIN CLAUDE has taken well to fences and while he ultimately came up short when bidding for the hat-trick at Fontwell, that was no backward step. Anthony Honeyball's charge looks pretty solid overall and shades preference ahead of Born At Midnight, who put in a good shift when third on his return from an 11-month absence at Plumpton. Leissieres Express and No Hubs No Hoobs are others to consider.

Conditions won't faze CAPTAIN CLAUDE who could prove himself worth his career-high mark now that he returns to further.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Last-time-out winner KIT'S COTY remains unexposed and she gets the tentative vote to come home in front on her handicap debut. Paddy De Pole may improve in first-time cheekpieces and he should be able to make his presence felt for his in-form stable. Iddergem has been running consistently well this season, but he hasn't looked the most straightforward at the finish and comes with obvious risks attached.

ZONDA and Kit's Coty are both armed with potential and the vote goes to the former, who shaped well when fourth on his handicap bow at Ascot. It's by no means a two-horse race, though, with Chauffeur Driven and Shuil Ceoil both accorded respect, while it'll be interesting to see how the Paul Nicholls-trained handicap debutant Paddy de Pole shapes up in the betting.

A chance is taken on CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN. His novice efforts over inadequate trips haven't been devoid of promise.
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