There were 42 Races on Wednesday 1st May 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Pontefract, 8 races at Punchestown, 8 races at Ascot, 6 races at Wolverhampton, 6 races at Brighton, 7 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 6 race.

Although KINGSTON SUNFLOWER remains winless on the Flat, Ralph Smith's mare continues to run creditably in defeat and would not need much more in what looks a relatively moderate event. Kiss My Face has dropped to a competitive mark and has the potential to be a leading contender with top amateur Simon Walker booked. Swift Tuttle should not be underestimated for his in-form yard.

KISS MY FACE figures off a handy mark and acquitted himself well over a shorter trip at Newcastle last month. With his usual headgear now reapplied, he can return to winning ways. Clifftop Heaven and Kingston Sunflower look the likeliest dangers.

The returning Clifftop Heaven must be afforded respect, but a slight preference is for Simon Walker's mount KISS MY FACE.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Arch Legend took a giant leap forward when winning on his handicap bow at Windsor last Monday and he merits the utmost respect under a 6lb penalty. BELLA GRAZIA showed little over 6f last year but Sir Mark Prescott's charge, whose dam won over 1m4f on the all-weather, is expected to improve plenty this season. A narrow victor at Lingfield earlier this month, Publicity is taken to chase the pair home.

ARCH LEGEND is very much a 3-y-o type and duly improved to make a winning return/handicap debut at Windsor last week. With further improvement on the cards, he's taken to follow up at the expense of Bella Grazia, who was soundly beaten at huge prices over 6f as a 2-y-o but should be capable of much better now handicapping at a more suitable trip. Publicity got off the mark at Lingfield last month and he can fill out third.

Charlie Johnston's ARCH LEGEND got the season off to a flying start at Windsor (1m4f) and can make light work of the incurred 6lb penalty.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Not the strongest of contests, but that could present BREATHTAKING, who posted a promising fourth at Chantilly before joining the Amy Murphy team, with a solid opportunity in which to shed her maiden tag. Pratigya is bred to be useful and she could leave the form of her juvenile campaign behind now. Diligencia ought to be suited by a step up in trip and is entitled to improve from her debut effort.

BREATHTAKING improved from her debut when making the frame in a Chantilly maiden in February and, with her new yard amongst the winners, she can continue her progress to get off the mark. The main danger looks to be Pratigya, who could still have more to offer after meeting trouble on her latest outing, with newcomer Thunder Sparks also considered.

The tentative suggestion is Harry Charlton's filly PRATIGYA, who sports the same silks as her capable half-brother Merlin The Wizard.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Having come from an uncompromising position in rear to complete a double over 5f at this venue last time out, GOGO YUBARI was value for further that day. This return to 6f shouldn't hamper Dylan Cunha filly's and she's taken to complete a hat-trick racing off a 4lb higher mark. The biggest threat may be posed by Mammy, who could improve for this drop in trip having weakened into third over 7f at Dunstall Park in March. The reliable Cervaro Della Sala also has to be considered..

CERVARO DELLA SALA caught the eye when a strong-finishing third on her handicap bow/return at Yarmouth last week and looks the way to go. The thriving Gogo Yubari is an obvious threat, while Badosa shaped as if still in good form at Newcastle.

Dylan Cunha's GOGO YUBARI (nap) looked to have a bit in hand when swooping late over 5f here last time and can defy the handicapper.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

It's hard to look past UNAVAILABLE, who has proved a revelation since being fitted with cheekpieces in April. The daughter of Twilight Son recorded a brace at Lingfield last month and a 7lb rise for her latest victory may not be enough to prevent her from following up. Fellow last-time-out winner Miss Anya opened her account in a Chelmsford maiden and she should remain competitive on her return to handicap company. Fidelius completes the shortlist having been gelded over the winter.

It could be worth chancing FIDELIUS, who's far less exposed than his rivals and hails from a yard that's had success with similar types of late. Hat-trick-seeking Unavailable is the obvious threat.

If there's one in this line-up which could be well ahead of its mark it is Robert Cowell's handicap newcomer FIDELIUS.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Basholo regained the winning thread when scoring over C&D last month and another bold bid is forecast from Stella Barclay's mare. However, a 4lb rise for that victory could leave the five-year-old vulnerable and it may pay to take a punt on three-time course scorer SPANISH ANGEL. The Gutaifan gelding caught the eye when a staying-on third over track and trip in April and he now races off a 5lb lower mark than his last triumph. Birkenhead and Next Second also warrant a second look.

BASHOLO won over C&D in March and then again the following month, so looks up to defying a 4 lb higher mark. Ruth Carr's duo Spanish Angel and Next Second head the list of dangers.

Mark Loughnane's WAKAI UMI can reverse recent C&D placings with Spanish Angel and gain a second C&D success.
Ths is the racecard key.
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