There were 38 Races on Wednesday 16th October 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Worcester, 7 races at Nottingham, 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 5 race.

A fiendishly difficult contest to get proceedings underway and only a tentative vote can go to SHUIL CEOIL. Neil Mulholland has his string in fine form and his representative, who was largely consistent over hurdles, looks certain to appreciate the switch to fences and may well progress upped in distance. Point-to-point winner Flash In The Park wasted little time over timber and must be respected on his stable debut, while C&D winner Lermoos Legend could pick up some minor money.

STRINGTOYOURBOW possibly went too soon here in July and is worth another chance off a tempting mark. Flash In The Park is an interesting opponent switched to chasing by his new yard, while Duke of Moravia is another chase debutant to consider.

Wind surgery, a switch to fences and a change of scenery could unlock the door for the expensive Irish point recruit FLASH IN THE PARK.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Third when trying to land a premier handicap at Aintree's Grand National meeting for the second season running on her latest appearance, WEST BALBOA was head and shoulders above her rivals over the smaller obstacles and will take all the beating if responding well to this switch to fences. Glimpse Of Gala hit the crossbar on her sole previous chase start and she might be the main threat. El Elefante heads the remainder.

WEST BALBOA is the clear pick of these on hurdles form and will be hard to beat if taking to this discipline. Glimpse of Gala has chasing experience in the book and may provide the chief threat.

A good quality mares' novices' chase. Dan Skelton's WEST BALBOA, the 2023 Lanzarote winner, sets the benchmark, looking tough to beat.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Runner-up on his Rules debut over C&D last month, START AGAIN looks sure to step forward. He can put that experience to good use and go one better, although Ocean Walz, who has had to settle for second on both of his career starts so far, should produce another solid performance. The booking of Nico de Boinville for the Flat-bred Aim Straight catches the eye and the son of Australia warrants a market check.

The market should reveal plenty but TORMUND GIANTSBANE landed his only start in points so is taken to make a winning start for the Skeltons now. Fergal O'Brien saddles two interesting contenders in Start Again and Sun Art and they can chase home the selection in that order. Kingsley completes the shortlist.

From a stable in from and as a half-brother to bumper winner, KINGSLEY can make a winning debut, with a very useful 10lb claimed.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Bumper winner KING ROLY made a successful debut over hurdles over C&D last month. He had more in hand than the winning margin suggests and is taken to shrug off a penalty, with plenty more to come. Big John Wayne returns to action having looked an unlucky loser at Newcastle back in February when falling at the last. Point-to-point winner Clondaw General is related to winners over timber and is worth a second glance debuting under Rules.

AUTONOMOUS CLOUD has developed into a useful chaser since his last run over hurdles so he has the potential to outclass these back in this sphere. Big John Wayne would have won at Newcastle back in February but for a heavy fall at the last so rates the main threat.

The suggestion is BIG JOHN WAYNE, who was in the process of building on a positive debut when coming down at Newcastle and can atone.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Dual bumper scorer THE KEMBLE BREWERY failed to help his cause with a bad mistake at the first at Cheltenham on his hurdling debut. He could only manage third on that occasion, but will have benefited from the experience and can feature on his reappearance. The penalised Saint Cyr De Pail struck at Exeter on his hurdling bow back in April and could have a say in proceedings, while bumper winners Jurancon and Kap De Triomphe are worthy of a second glance.

Plenty of these bring potential but Kim Bailey's THE KEMBLE BREWERY sets a very good standard so is taken to make light of a lengthy absence for a yard among the winners and add to his useful bumper successes. Jurancon has also looked a good prospect in bumpers and is next on the list, with fellow hurdling newcomers Kap de Triomphe and Jumbo Mills worthy of consideration too. Hartington and The Winslow Boy are two others who need factoring into this intriguing maiden hurdle.

The suggestion is THE KEMBLE BREWERY who has conditions to suit, represents a stable going well and looks one to catch when fresh.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Freddie Gingell and RYDER'S ROCK struck up a good rapport with a game win in a similar event at Newton Abbot last month and must have every chance of following up from just a 3lb higher mark. Ann D'arabie sports a tongue-tie for the first time on her handicap debut for a shrewd yard and must be taken seriously. Miss Goldfire and Stratford winner Bob O Rhino are also feared.

CRYSTAL GLANCE has made a promising start to her career, getting off the mark at the second attempt at Bangor in May, so she is taken to score again with plenty more still to offer as she makes her handicap debut. Ryder's Rock gained her first success at Newton Abbot last month and could be the main danger, ahead of Miss Goldfire,

Bob O Rhino and Ryder's Rock are last-time-out winners but it might be worth chancing the well-treated WELL VICKY.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

A 200-day break failed to stop DOUBLE POWERFUL from completing a hat-trick when he ran away with a conditional riders' event at Kelso 10 days ago and, with back form showing he can cope with a quick turnaround between races, he could be difficult to overhaul from the same mark. Robber's Bridge was a C&D winner when last seen and is a key player if picking up where he left off in July. Midnight Jewel completes the shortlist.

DOUBLE POWERFUL extended his winning run in decisive fashion at Kelso earlier this month and carries no penalty for that victory. He should take the beating here. Robber's Bridge and Rehill Relic may give him most to think about.

Horsesomeharry is of interest on handicap debut but DOUBLE POWERFUL (nap) could prove hard to beat.
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