There were 39 Races on Wednesday 23rd August 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Bath, 6 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Sligo, 7 races at York, 7 races at Kempton, 6 races at Leicester, 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 2 race.

Jm Jungle has been in fine fettle and warrants respect off 5lb higher than when scoring at Glorious Goodwood last time. However, preference is for EQUILATERAL, who steps into the handicap ranks. If he can reproduce anything like his King's Stand fifth at Royal Ascot on his penultimate start, he could be the one to beat. Intrinsic Bond and Manila Scouse are both in great heart and should also be considered.

INTRINSIC BOND went down only to a progressive 3-y-o at Ascot last time so the handicapper might have taken a chance leaving his mark unchanged and he's selected to make it 2-3 since joining Michael Wigham. Korker, Jm Jungle and Manila Scouse head the many possible dangers in a typically fierce renewal of the now traditional sprint handicap to open the meeting.

Several of these have excellent form on this track but MANILA SCOUSE continues to improve and he can complete the hat-trick.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

A small but select field, with all six declared runners looking to have some sort of chance. However, BALLYMOUNT BOY undoubtedly sets the standard with his second to subsequent Group 1 winner Vandeek in the Richmond Stakes at Glorious Goodwood and he looks the one to beat stepping up from 6f for the first time. Cogitate won impressively on his debut and rates the biggest threat, while runaway Salisbury scorer Hot Fuss may go well at longer odds.

BALLYMOUNT BOY was never stronger than at the finish when a fine second behind subsequent Prix Morny winner Vandeek in the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood 3 weeks ago and, with the step up to 7f expected to suit on that evidence, he gets the nod to come out on top. Impressive Newbury scorer Cogitate looks well worth his place at this higher level and rates next best, ahead of Loose Cannon and Edwardian.

The standard is set by BALLYMOUNT BOY, whose Group 2 form at Glorious Goodwood received an almighty boost last weekend.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Both Continuous and Castle Way are on the upgrade and bring significant potential to the contest, with the former possibly the stronger of the pair given his troubled passage at Ascot last time. However, it is very hard to get away from the claims of the unbeaten GREGORY, who has improved with each start and looks to have future Group 1 potential. He impressed when landing the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot and can take this on route to bigger targets later in the year.

The Gosden/Dettori combination have tasted notable success in this contest in recent years and the unbeaten GREGORY looks to hold serious claims of enhancing that record further before heading to Doncaster for a tilt at the St Leger next month. The main danger is likely to come from Castle Way, who has taken his form up a notch and also arrives chasing an impressive 4-timer, with Continuous taken to fill out third spot.

With Gregory down in trip and giving 3lb, it's CONTINUOUS who gets the vote. Castle Way is the other big player.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

A small but select field for this prestigious Group 1, where PADDINGTON should take all the beating. Aidan O'Brien last won this with the three-year-old Japan in 2019, and the son of Siyouni has gone from strength to strength this season, especially since scoring in the Irish 2,000 Guineas. He proved his worth over middle distances when taking the Eclipse last month and a fifth straight Group 1 could well be in the offing. An impressive winner of the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot, Mostahdaf looks to be hitting his peak as a five-year-old, but the 7lb he concedes to the selection will be no easy task. Falmouth winner Nashwa adds further intrigue as she looks to improve upon a creditable effort in the Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

Just 4 runners for one of the great races in the British Flat calendar and a good chance for PADDINGTON to emulate the mighty Giant's Causeway, who won this in 2000 after victory in the St James's Palace, Eclipse and Sussex Stakes. There are plenty of similarities between the two, with Paddington thriving on his racing at the top level, and a fifth successive Group 1 looks his for the taking. Mostahdaf was impressive in the Prince of Wales and is the clear danger under Dettori.

Mostahdaf is strongly respected but admirable PADDINGTON just keeps on winning and is taken to complete a Group 1 five-timer.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

It was a career-best performance from the progressive ROBERT JOHNSON when filling the runner-up spot at Glorious Goodwood 19 days ago. Philip Kirby's gelding has rocketed up the handicap ranks this season, rising a total of 28lb since finishing down the field at Newcastle in February. He gets the nod today, with Tronador billed as his most likely danger. Others to note include Grappa Nonino, Aztec Empire and Forza Orta.

ROBERT JOHNSON has thrived having rejoined the Philip Kirby yard this year, winning 5 times with his latest success at this C&D in July, and he can add to his tally after he showed improved form in defeat at Goodwood earlier in the month. Heading the list of dangers is Haliphon, who can make his presence felt from below his last winning mark, while Aztec Empire can also go well again.

Robert Johnson is not passed over lightly but Irish challenger GRAPPA NONINO (nap) can raise his game again to defy a penalty.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

A really competitive renewal and chances can be given to several runners. Pinafore has obvious claims having won so easily last time and with a strong pace over this shorter trip likely to suit. Thunder Star, Cruise and Lady Hamana all bring strong form to the table and have to be respected. However, with her promising run at Goodwood so fresh in the memory, this could go to DESIGNER, who likes it here and may get the race set up perfectly to strike late in the piece.

PINAFORE was untroubled in resuming winning ways in first-time cheekpieces at Nottingham last week and sets a clear standard under a penalty. Last year's winner Designer has a high draw to contend with but caught the eye at Goodwood and is taken to be in the mix again, whilst Pillow Talk, a listed winner here as a juvenile, produced her best effort at Pontefract last month and also merits respect.

Back down in class and remaining unexposed over 5f, MARINE WAVE looks particularly interesting. Pillow Talk is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

STARLUST has done nothing but improve in four starts to date and ran a blinder to finish second on his handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood, despite racing with the choke out early on. A 3lb rise for that effort is fair and, with Ryan Moore taking over the reins, he should go close. Jungle Mate could very easily be three wins from three now, after backing up a debut win with two narrow defeats, and he demands respect. Blue Prince and Bobsleigh are other names to note.

STARLUST has a solid profile and arrives on the back of an improved showing when second in a strong 6f nursery at Goodwood, so he gets the vote in what looks another warm race. Recent C&D winner Blue Prince is an obvious danger and Zoulu Chief has to be respected after his Windsor romp.

The Richard Fahey-trained BLUE PRINCE impressed when powering clear over C&D on last month's nursery debut and gets the nod.
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