There were 51 Races on Monday 1st May 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Windsor, 7 races at Bath, 7 races at Kempton, 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Warwick, 7 races at Beverley, 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.

Based on the summary, 2.75/1 (2) STONE CIRCLE and 3/1 (3) BEZZAS LAD are the most likely to do well. 2.75/1 (2) STONE CIRCLE won its last race and has three wins from 13 runs last year, while 3/1 (3) BEZZAS LAD is in good form on all-weather tracks and could take some pegging back on turf. They are both shortlisted and big players in their respective races.

The fact that STONE CIRCLE ran on strongly to get up close home on soft ground at Yarmouth bodes well for the testing conditions expected here, and if jockey Joe Bradnam can find him some cover in this small field then he may be able to follow up. Bezzas Lad has been consistent on the all-weather but is yet to win on this sort of going, while Firenze Rosa runs from 1lb out of the handicap but can only improve from her first start of 2023.

ANTIPHON shaped as if about to hit peak form when fourth behind Stone Circle at Yarmouth so is taken to come out on top this time back on his last winning mark. The thriving Bezzas Lad also needs considering.

Four Adaay can build on her reappearance but BEZZAS LAD (nap) has been in good form on AW and may take some pegging back.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary, it seems that 1.38/1 (2) PUMALIN PARK and 1.38/1 (8) ROYAL CAPE have the best chance of performing well in their next race. 1.38/1 (2) PUMALIN PARK has recently won and is showing potential, while 1.38/1 (8) ROYAL CAPE has shown improvement in previous races and has encouraging pedigree. The other horses mentioned have either not performed well in previous races or require significant improvement to be competitive.

PUMALIN PARK scored at Lingfield on his second career start, having improved a fair amount from his sole juvenile effort. He may have only won by less than a length, but the son of Exceed And Excel could be called the winner a long way out and may have more to offer. Royal Cape was a head second at Kempton last month and could also go well, leaving the gelded Abravaggio as an interesting alternative.

This is very likely to develop into a match between ROYAL CAPE and Pumalin Park and the 7 lb the former receives from the penalised winner may prove decisive.

Pumalin Park won cosily at Lingfield recently but he may find the concession of 7lb to ROYAL CAPE beyond him.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

0.8/1 (1) SPARKS FLY is the most likely to do well, having won last week and being well-treated under a penalty.

Twilight Guest disappointed when only sixth at Yarmouth but connections try cheekpieces here and if they improve him at all, he could have a big say. Bletchley Storm ran on into second after a poor start at Nottingham and may also get involved, but SPARKS FLY is preferred. She does have to carry a 6lb penalty for her recent success, but as that was over C&D on similar ground where she won very easily, a follow-up seems on the cards.

SPARKS FLY relished the increased emphasis on stamina when showing much-improved form to get off the mark over C&D last week and looks well treated under a penalty. Bletchley Storm took a step forward upped in trip on handicap/turf debut when second at Nottingham so is the obvious threat with further improvement likely, with Angel of Antrim best of the others.

Sparks Fly is the obvious starting point but BLETCHLEY STORM isn't fully exposed and could take another step forward this time.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Based on the summary, 5/1 (6) INDIAN CREAK seems like a strong contender as they have won three times over the C&D and are sharper for their last month's return to racing. They also have room for improvement after fading sixth in their last race. 3/1 (5) TYGER BAY is also a solid choice due to their good winter on the AW and recent second place over C&D, as well as being a four-time winner last year. 2.25/1 (3) TOLSTOY Handicapped has a good form and is in form, but may not suit the race, while 6/1 (4) THE GREEN MAN has some concerns over the suitability of the ground. 5/1 (1) LEQUINTO has a good mark but the effectiveness on the ground is still to be proven, and 12/1 (2) AMAZONIAN DREAM has been off since a poor run in September and the slow ground may stretch them.

Tyger Bay performed with credit when filling the runner-up spot over C&D and runs off the same mark in very similar conditions, but he could play second fiddle to LEQUINTO. The six-year-old makes his return to turf after running in warmer handicaps on the all-weather and he could be fairly treated, having won off 3lb higher over C&D last July. Another to consider is The Green Man, who will find this a much easier task than Newmarket last time.

LEQUINTO didn't enjoy the rub of the green when eighth at Lingfield last time so this C&D winner is taken to capitalise on a handy-looking mark at the chief expense of Tolstoy, who also wasn't seen to best effect there on his most recent outing. Tyger Bay and Indian Creak can both have a say too in an open handicap.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

It is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well based on this summary, as each horse has its own strengths and weaknesses. However, 2.13/1 (3) SHAMEKH and 4/1 (1) CROESO CYMRAEG seem to be well-respected on their handicap/yard debut and returning from a good performance respectively, suggesting they may have a good chance of performing well. 8/1 (6) JEAN DANJOU is also noted as unexposed with potential, despite a poor run in its last race.

CROESO CYMRAEG hit the crossbar in these conditions over further at Leicester last time after returning from a break, and the gelding has been left on the same mark. He is likely to be thereabouts once more, especially being proven on testing ground. The same can't be said for Shamekh, who makes his handicap debut after shedding his maiden tag when last seen at Leicester over 7f, but he remains open to improvement. Fast Steps has an eye-catching booking in Oisin Murphy and could go well on his first run of the season.

A case can be made for most of these but CROESO CYMRAEG made a promising return when runner-up at Leicester and can go one better now off an easing mark. James Ferguson's new recruit Shamekh is feared most despite having an absence to overcome with In The Breeze and Jean Danjou two more to consider.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Based on the summary, 5/1 (7) MR ZEE seems to be the most likely to perform well, having won a handicap at the same C&D two weeks ago and finding plenty. 4/1 (1) CHAGALL also has a good chance, having resumed winning ways at Lingfield in March and taking his form up a notch since. 10/1 (4) SILVER BUBBLE and 12/1 (2) GOLD SOUK also have potential to perform well, with 10/1 (4) SILVER BUBBLE having won four times last year and 12/1 (2) GOLD SOUK having had a game win at Bath last month.

MR ZEE appeared revitalised by a short break and the switch to the turf when recently making all over C&D and Michael Blake's gelding could go in again off only 2lb higher in the ratings. Chagall has been a model of consistency of late and he may have more to offer now returned to 1m2f. Albus Anne enjoys a 1lb pull with the selection for last month's encounter and she should be in the mix once again.

CHAGALL comes here at the top of his game and only 1 lb higher than when an excellent recent Yarmouth second so gets the vote in an open handicap. Mr Zee (second choice) and Albus Anne fought out a good finish over C&D last time and can both have a say too. Silver Bubble looks set to build on her reappearance Southwell sixth and completes the shortlist.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary, 3.5/1 (1) ALUMNUS and 7/1 (2) ENOCHDHU appear to be the strongest contenders. 3.5/1 (1) ALUMNUS has been performing well in previous races and seems suited for the extra yardage in this handicap. 7/1 (2) ENOCHDHU has a good track record and, despite a recent weaker performance, could potentially bounce back to form. 7.5/1 (6) GRAHAM and 12/1 (3) MANUELITO also have some potential, but may need to show improvement before becoming serious contenders.

Alumnus proved no match for an easy winner when runner-up over 1m2f at Newcastle in March, but the son of Kendargent could have more to offer stepping up in distance. The stoutly-bred BRIDGE, however, makes slightly more appeal on his return and he likely found a mile at Kempton in October on the sharp side. Galilaeus shouldn't be underestimated now entering handicaps, with a subsequent gelding procedure since his last appearance in November likely to aid his cause.

Though GRAHAM failed to pull up any trees in 3 starts at the backend of last year, it's likely that he will be seen in an altogether better light now handicapping off a lowly opening mark. Next on the list is Alumnus, who will be a big threat if building on his Newcastle second back on turf with cheekpieces enlisted. Bridge is bred to appreciate this step up in trip and shouldn't be far away, while Greased Lightning, who also moves up in trip, is also worth a second look.
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