There were 37 Races on Monday 16th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Windsor, 7 races at Yarmouth, 9 races at Kempton, 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.

HACKMAN has been highly-tried throughout the season and took a step in the right direction when third in a Chester nursery last month. The return to 6f is unlikely to be an issue and Hugo Palmer's colt appears to have been found the ideal opportunity to gain a second career success. Succession is worth another chance after a below-par effort at Doncaster, while the shortlist is completed by Kingswood Flyer.

Provided he handles conditions, GUNFIGHTER could be the answer off what looks a handy opening mark. He shaped well in a couple of warm novice events on turf prior to winning one in determined fashion at Newcastle and he remains open to improvement. Kingswood Flyer was no match for the winner when runner-up at Doncaster, but that was a solid effort nonetheless and he is next on the list ahead of Succession, who clearly wasn't at his best in that nursery on Town Moor and better is expected here.

The vote goes to FREE NATION, who is open to progress back at the scene of his encouraging debut. Kingswood Flyer is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

PIANOFORTE showed bright speed when tackling the Goffs Million at the Curragh but didn't see out the extra furlong and finished down the field. The return to 6f and having his sights lowered today gives him a good opportunity to shed the maiden tag at the fourth attempt. Sala Da Ballo commands respect following his Pontefract success along with Tangled Up In Blue, who drops in class having run in Listed company at Deauville in August.

The most appealing of these is PIANOFORTE, who wasn't disgraced in an ultra-valuable 7f sales race in Ireland last month. He is likely to benefit from this drop back in trip and a reproduction of his effort at Newcastle previously will make him hard to beat. Newcomer Mahato will be of interest if the market vibes are upbeat, while Sala Da Ballo is also accorded respect, despite carrying a penalty for this Pontefract success. Pianoforte's stablemate Ghaihaban is another noteworthy newcomer.

Back at novice level PIANOFORTE has the best chance at the weights, receiving 7lb from Pontefract scorer Sala Da Ballo.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

DOHA was unable to build on the promise of her Kempton third when disappointing on her subsequent outing at Leicester. However, the drop back to a mile could help make the difference required for her to progress and the well-bred filly, out of a dual-Arc heroine in Treve, could prove too strong for Mother Margaret, who has run with promise on both starts to date, and newcomer Bluebottle Blue.

DOHA's Leicester effort has to go down as disappointing bearing in mind her debut promise at Kempton yet, an impeccably-bred filly, she's well worthy of another chance to get back on the up and earns the vote returned to 1m here. Mother Margaret, a good-looking filly, is going the right way and is feared most. Newcomer Bluebottle Blue and St Just In Time complete the shortlist.

Back down in distance, DOHA looks well worth a chance to confirm the promise of her debut effort. Mother Margaret is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

TRIBAL HUNTER was well supported ahead of his handicap bow last month but was unable to recover having been repeatedly short of room from the three-furlong marker. The unexposed three-year-old will be helped by a 1lb ease in the ratings and a stands' side draw, which is often fruitful over sprint trips at this venue. Amazonian Dream (third) had the beating of Tiriac (fourth) at Salisbury last time, but first-time cheekpieces could give the latter a boost.

TRIBAL HUNTER was well-backed ahead of his belated reappearance at Pontefract, but didn't get the opportunity to show what he could do (hampered turning for home and also encountered traffic problems in the straight) and improvement may well be forthcoming. He gets the nod ahead of Momaer, who was drawn wide at Chester last time and the return to a more conventional track here will help. Tiriac is third choice ahead of Amazonian Dream and Harry's Halo.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

WESTERN STARS was a commanding winner at this venue one week ago, his second success in as many starts, and a 5lb penalty might not be enough to prevent Jim Boyle's charge from completing his hat-trick. Reel Rosie appeared to relish the testing conditions when scoring at Chester last month and she must enter calculations today, while others to note include Liseo and Junkanoo.

WESTERN STARS followed up his Haydock success in good style here last week and is taken to complete the hat-trick with conditions no problem. Several of the others arrive here in good form too, not least Reel Rosie, who remains on a workable mark having been raised just 2 lb for her recent win at Chester. Croeso Cymraeg is also shortlisted, along with Alpha Female.

Preference is for WESTERN STARS (nap), who has a progressive record for his new stable. Alpha Female is feared most.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

FAIR WIND ran too bad to be true at Yarmouth when finishing last on his latest outing and if the son of Tasleet can reproduce the effort of his penultimate start when a close second at Chester, then he could be the one to beat off 1lb higher. The main threat appears to be Exquisitely, who is 1-3 since switching to the Jonathan Portman stable and he should remain competitive off this rating, while Foreseeable Future is another to consider after his creditable fourth at Nottingham.

The vote goes to ANTIPHON, who evidently goes well here, is on a winning mark and the recent rain won't be a problem (successful over C&D off this mark on soft ground during the spring). Foreseeable Future has been holding his form well this season and looks set for another prominent role, while an on-song Mary of Modena would also be a threat.

The 3yo FAIR WIND is interesting should they revert back to patient tactics as this keen-goer should get a strong pace to chase here.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Asense has won her last three starts and she must be considered whilst she's in this sort of form. However, the vote goes to MISTRESS LIGHT, who makes her handicap bow after not being beaten far into fourth over 1m2f at Chepstow last time. The William Haggas-trained filly has scope for improvement on only her fourth start and she looks the one to side with. Cherryhawk posted a good effort when a close third at Sandown off a 1lb lower rating last month and she also has claims.

The switch to more positive tactics has brought about improvement in ASENSE, who completed the hat-trick in decisive fashion over 13f with Anna Gibson doing the steering at Bath a fortnight ago. Dropping back in trip here won't be a problem and she is taken to go in again. Imperial Cult was below par in that Bath handicap and will be a threat if able to get back on track. Placated could also have a part to play, while Fascinating Lips is accorded respect, too.

Preference is for CHERRYHAWK, who drops in grade after a good effort on soft ground at Sandown last month.
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