There were 38 Races on Thursday 8th May 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Chester, 6 races at Huntingdon, 6 races at Brighton, 7 races at Tipperary, 6 races at Stratford, 6 races at Chelmsford City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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A competitive event in which preference is for the admirable 11-year-old COPPER KNIGHT, who made an encouraging return to action when third at Beverley a fortnight ago. He is 2lb out of the handicap here, but is on the same mark as when narrowly denied in this 12 months ago. Jer Batt hit the frame in a similar contest at Musselburgh recently and is respected. The returning Balmoral Lady was progressive on testing ground last season but she is versatile and cannot be underestimated.

Irish raider FAIR TAXES (nap) has a much better draw than when third over C&D last August and he's the pick ahead of Angel Shared.
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MERMAIDS CAVE looks the one to beat if bouncing back to the form of her penultimate success at Fakenham when scoring easily off 7lb lower. Dropping back in grade looks like a good move, and she is preferred to Ile De Jersey, who has fallen to a workable mark. A progressive mare last summer, Callin Baton Rouge must be noted on her return to action, as well as Of Course You Can.

Old Cheltenham rivals ILE DE JERSEY and Of Course You Can are taken to enjoy the return to a sharp, flat, right-handed track.
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It was a promising debut performance from FRIO, who picked up well in the latter stages to grab third at Musselburgh last month. The son of Havana Grey should be more streetwise this time around and although drawn high, could use that experience to adopt a more prominent role. Luminare fetched 100,000gns as a yearling and she's of definite interest with Ryan Moore booked, while Somebody, who struck the woodwork at Southwell recently, could also have a say.

The attractively bred filly LUMINARE has a wide draw but Ryan Moore is on board and she is taken to make a winning debut.
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A capable sort on the level for David O'Meara, KNIGHTS AFFAIR could be a useful recruit to the hurdling ranks in what looks like a winnable contest. The form of his new stable is a major plus, and the five-year-old may have too much for Les's Destiny Star, who is better than what he showed when returning from a year's absence at Warwick in March. Brooklyn Callin improved from first to second start when fifth here in a bumper last month, and could be one to progress again over timber.

Likely improvers now encountering jumps, LES'S DESTINY STAR or Brooklyn Callin can profit if Knights Affair needs the run.
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Scott Dixon and connections landed the corresponding event 12 months ago, and they could do so once more courtesy of CANDY WARHOL. The gelded son of Twirling Candy has gained his first victories on the Tapeta at Wolverhampton recently and although yet to show his best on turf, he is unexposed on the surface. The six-year-old is well handicapped on past exploits and is taken to repel the likely challenge of recent C&D winner Time Patrol. Nelson Rose is another to consider.

There are other possibilities but TIME PATROL (nap) is hard to ignore up 2lb for a cosy win over C&D 26 days ago.
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Aidan O'Brien has an outstanding record in this contest, winning six of the seven previous renewals, and he looks to have yet another big chance with MOUNT KILIMANJARO. The Siyouni colt chased home stablemate Twain in the Criterium International at Saint-Cloud on his final start as a juvenile but was turned over as a short-priced favourite on his return at Dundalk in March. He brings the best form to the table though and will be tough to beat if bouncing back. Mirabeau, Calla Lagoon and High Stock could all be involved.

Aidan O'Brien has won six of the last seven runnings and Group 1 Criterium International runner-up MOUNT KILIMANJARO is the pick.
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A major disappointment when well beaten in a match race at Fakenham last time out, LOUD AND PROUD looks well capable of bouncing back to form off the same mark. Harry Derham's mare comfortably saw off the reopposing Ann D'arabie (second) when scoring over further at Doncaster in March, and she can uphold that form. Time For Tea looks to be the best of the remainder, having run creditably in recent starts over shorter.

Loud And Proud needs to bounce back from a shocker, whereas ANN D'ARABIE really should have won at Sedgefield.
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CRITICAL ACLAIM has filled the runner-up spot on each of his three racecourse appearances so far, and this looks a fine opportunity in which to go one better. Richard Hughes' charge sets a useful standard with an official rating of 79 and will take all the beating if handling the switch to turf. Saliko is the main threat, while Love You Millions is a newcomer to note.

Saliko has the ability to win races but CRITICAL ACLAIM is a notch above her and can win his first race on this turf debut.
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ILLINOIS took the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot last year and signed off his 2024 campaign with victory in a Group 2 at Longchamp. Aidan O'Brien's colt sets the standard with a rating of 116 and he could prove tough to beat. Al Qareem is a previous Group 2 winner and showed his wellbeing when scoring in Listed company last month, so it would be no surprise to see him have a say. Absurde managed fifth in the Melbourne Cup when last seen on the Flat and is another to take seriously.

St Leger runner-up ILLINOIS could be just the type of Ballydoyle 4yo to go to the next level this season and he gets the nod.
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JACK THE SAVAGE produced another fair effort when taking the silver medal home over track and trip last time and the assessor may have been kind to only put him up 1lb. The eight-year-old may only need to run to a similar level in order to go one better. Presenting Yeats struck in ready style in this class at Stratford and if the nine-year-old can back that up, he is likely to be bang there. Zoffalee looks best of the rest.

A less-exposed quantity as a stayer, last-time C&D second JACK THE SAVAGE is taken to thwart the follow-up bid of Presenting Yeats.
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Sol Argent ran in snatches at Wolverhampton when last seen in December, but first-time blinkers could sharpen him up and returning to turf looks a positive. However, preference is for QUEEN SANSA. The Almanzor filly had shown ability in maiden/novice company but stepping markedly up in trip ought to suit and it would come as no surprise were she to find improvement on her turf/handicap bow. Rumseg completes the shortlist.

Four of these have something to recommend them but QUEEN SANSA is the most interesting now upped in trip on her turf and handicap debut.
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El Burhan took a step forward on each of his four starts last year, with his most recent effort coming when making the frame in a hot nursery at Goodwood. He sports a first-time tongue-tie after being gelded during the winter and ought to have a say, but SEX ON FIRE gets the nod. Richard Spencer's three-year-old won at Haydock a couple of weeks ago and is just 7lb higher. High On Hope is another to note.

El Burhan makes obvious appeal but hasn't been seen since the beginning of August so it may be worth taking him on with SEX ON FIRE.
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FLAMELCO made virtually every yard of the running to go in by over two lengths in this grade at Plumpton and a 5lb may underestimate the authority he showed that day. Sarah Humphrey's seven-year-old has a previous C&D victory to his name and can record another. Harel Du Marais failed to complete the hat-trick when running too free and finishing fourth at Wetherby, but could easily bounce back. Finest View is next best.

Clearcut Warwick winner ISKAR D'AIRY (nap) seems to be up on the upgrade and he's taken to defy the 6lb rise.
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IREZUMI only found a well-fancied rival too good over track and trip last time and competes off an unchanged rating. The five-year-old's sole career victory came at this venue and it would be no surprise to see him return to winning ways. Sea Of Charm occupied the runner-up berth at Wolverhampton on her latest outing and is likely to be thereabouts, while Foinix completes the shortlist.

Course winner IREZUMI may be able to double his tally having bumped into a rapid improver here last time. Sea Of Charm is respected.
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Liberty Coach has landed stall one on his return to action, but he resumes from 4lb higher than when he signed off 2024 with an all-the-way win at Redcar. Furthermore, a wider draw isn't insurmountable and the well-handicapped AUSTRIAN THEORY makes plenty of appeal following his second over a mile at Redcar a month ago. Arcadian Nights and Dream Harder also hold solid chances.

Box To Box (second choice) and Austrian Theory have good form claims but wide draws so they are taken on with FOURONEOHFEVER.
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COASTAL COMMAND is a half-brother to useful bumper winner Sunshade and goes for the Nicky Henderson team. The son of Scorpion may be up to the task at the first time of asking, with his main threat possibly being St Jessica, who finished fifth in a Grade 2 at Aintree last month. Snatch A Glance is another to keep an eye on after his fourth at Taunton.

Coastal Command needs respecting but it's hard to see past ST JESSICA after her excellent run in a Grade 2 at Aintree.
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Kranjcar made it two wins from his last three starts when justifying favouritism over track and trip last month and holds an obvious chance. However, PUREFOY showed a lot more when finishing third at Thirsk when last seen and returns off the same mark. The four-year-old makes his first outing for the George Baker yard and may record a second career success. Zu Run is another to note.

Harbour Vision and Mashaan are likely to run well but KRANJCAR is taken to follow up his C&D win under today's penalty.
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LADY VIVIAN won as expected when she readily justified odds-on favouritism in a Southwell maiden in March and is the most attractive option switching to turf from a workable mark and handy draw for her handicap debut. A three-time winner on the all-weather, Spirit Of Jura could present as the biggest danger to the selection. Way Of Stars and Kuredu King also add some depth as potential improvers to consider.

Ralph Beckett's LADY VIVIAN saw off a next-time-out winner in a maiden last time and can follow up on handicap debut.
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Willie Mullins saddles two here, with Paul Townend opting to partner Gold Dancer over Karafon. Both have been disappointing of late and are difficult to back with any great confidence. Henry de Bromhead is also double-handed, with Le Coq Hardi appearing the pick of his pair. A dual winner last season and most effective on quick ground, the Youmzain six-year-old should give a good account of himself. Bringing some solid recent form to the table, HARSH gets the nod. Fourth in a good quality contest at Wexford and a runner-up when last seen at Cork on Easter Sunday, it'll come as no surprise if he manages to go a place better now. Not far behind the selection at Cork, Maidenstreetprince warrants respect, while Nowwhatdoyouthink and the returning Talk In The Park are others of interest.

The vote goes to GOLD DANCER, who ran well for a long way over hurdles at Fairyhouse after a break and is excpected to improve here
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ANGLESEY LAD has made the frame in each of his last two starts over 6f at this venue and remains on the same rating. With Mikkel Mortensen claiming a handy 5lb this time around, he could be the one to beat. Port Hedland has run to a fair level in each of his three outings since switching to the Tony Carroll yard and is an interesting contender back on turf. Of the remainder, Mehmo makes the most appeal.

Anglesey Lad has been placed in each of his starts here but MEHMO is taken to make a winning return to turf.
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THERAPIST is nothing but versatile and it would be no surprise to see the Nicky Henderson-trained mare put her two rivals to the sword. The five-year-old travelled well throughout her recent course and distance success and with that experience still fresh, a 5lb higher rating looks very manageable. Crystal Glance is arguably open to more improvement than Princess T and is feared the most on that basis.

Nicky Henderson's THERAPIST looked set to win anyway before she was left clear at the final flight here last month. She can follow up.
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It's difficult to be overly confident about any of these. An eye-catching and controversial sixth on his first start over fences at Clonmel in February, it'll be interesting to see how MOUNT FERNS fares. A winner over flights at Listowel in September, the seven-year-old should be more than capable of making an impact in a contest of this quality. Successful in a point-to-point and ultimately disappointing since, Elusive Prince is of interest switching to the larger obstacles, while Limerick victor Midnight Eagle and the returning Inchidaly Copper are others for the shortlist.

A wide-open affair and although he is a better hurdler, this is a good opportunity for WARM IN GOREY (nap) to gain a 1st chase victory
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SIR GALAHAD successfully switched codes with a game victory at Wetherby in March and is an attractive proposition with Sean Bowen taking over in the saddle. Ronnies Rules unseated on his first couple of starts over hurdles, but learned enough to be a ready winner at Ffos Las three weeks ago and looks the chief danger. Duel Au Soleil and Buxted Reel are the pick of the remainder.

The Ffos Las winner RONNIES RULES is preferred to the Wetherby scorer \bSir Galahad in what appears to be a straightforward match.
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Four from five at the venue, GOOD AS HELL is the suggestion in this competitive affair. While failing to make an impact in recent starts, the Philip Fenton-trained 10-year-old clearly thrives here and it'll come as no surprise if she enhances her already impressive record. Fenton also saddles top-weight Linden Arden, with this one a definite player after winning on two of his last four starts. Pulled up when sent off a well-backed favourite at Gowran in March, One Last Tango reportedly 'lost his action'. Knocking on the door prior to that disappointment, he should be able to bounce back now. A final fence faller when still in with every chance at Punchestown in November, Macinamillon is of interest, while Tramore winner Clarens and dual course victor Jack Holiday are others of note.

Recent Tramore scorer CLARENS battled well at Tramore and is unexposed over fences. He may have enough left in the locker to win
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Heaven Knows did well to finish in the money in four of her six previous starts and sets the standard at this stage. However, MARAJITO showed some improvement to finish second to a now 74-rated opponent in a class 3 novice stakes over 5f at Southwell last week and could be worth chancing back up in trip. Little She and Ellbryn are others capable of a decent showing.

Representing a yard whose string has been going well of late, MARAJITO is taken to improve again and break her duck.
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Unbeaten in two starts for the Olly Murphy yard, SUMMERLEAZE seems to have found a new lease of life and is readily fancied to extend the wining run. A 6lb rise for her latest success looks manageable, even though Special John represents a sterner calibre of opponent here. Having said that, Make Sunshine and Archie Macdart are weighted to have a say in the likely battle for second place.

The in-form SUMMERLEAZE has taken her form to a new level since joining Olly Murphy and can complete the hat-trick.
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The 134-rated WESTERN FOLD should be one of the main players on this step up in trip in a deep beginners chase. His runner-up spot at Clonmel received a significant boost when the winner went on to be a close second in a Class 1 handicap chase at Sandown. Butcher Hollow is an interesting chasing debutant. He is certainly not short of ability having landed a point-to-point, a bumper and a maiden hurdle by seven lengths (on drying ground) when last seen at Fairyhouse in April. You Oughta Know has been competing in good company over hurdles and is dangerous on his first crack at the bigger obstacles. Backmersackme and Rushmount are others pitching for prize money.

The form of WESTERN FOLD's second to Lombron at Clonmel has worked out well and he will take all the beating if he sees out the trip
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The in-form pair Bint Havana Gold and Jesse Luc should be key players in this company. However, the former is arguably better over 7f these days, while the latter needs another personal best from a new career-high rating. Therefore, a chance is taken on three-time 6f winner BILL PLUMB making the most of being 7lb below his last winning mark, with a tongue-tie added for just the second time.

This looks competitive but JESSE LUC keeps on finding a little more in his races and he's taken to do so again and defy a 2lb rise.
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Broomfield Gale hasn't completed on her last three starts but she was challenging for the lead when running out two from home last time, and will be a threat if putting her best foot forward. However, it might be wise to take a chance on GOODBYEMICK, who has few miles on the clock in this sphere and might appreciate stepping up in trip for his handicap bow. Remember Moi is another to consider.

None of these are convincing. In the hope that a newly applied tongue-tie rekindles a spark, the tentative vote goes to REMEMBER MOI.
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CAUSE FOR COMMENT was nabbed close home by a stablemate in Downpatrick and could pick up compensation. He was nicely clear of the remainder and handles good ground. Keep On Dreaming represents Enda Bolger and Derek O'Connor, and rates a major threat on the back of a runner-up berth in a point-to-point in March. A first-time hood goes on. Revolut Ned ran well for a long way before dropping to third in a hunters chase at Tramore, which gives him prospects. Mon Euil availed of a patient ride to score in a Ballycahane point-to-point and similar tactics could bring him into contention.

Outpointed by a longer-priced stablemate at Downpatrick, CAUSE FOR COMMENT may make amends
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MARAAHEB was giving weight away when he finished second to a previous winner over 1m4f at Lingfield last month and appeals the most after that encouraging effort. Dropping back in trip shouldn't be an issue for the Andrew Balding-trained colt, who is taken to shed the maiden tag at the third time of asking. Cayman Dancer's Beverley debut wasn't without promise, while Roger Varian's newcomer Empress Of All is another interesting option.

The vote goes to EMPRESS OF ALL, whose two siblings trained by Roger Varian both showed form on debut that would set the standard here.
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MY VIRTUE was perhaps stretched by the extended 2m3f at Hereford recently having been successful over 2m at Southwell last May. That effort was still promising though and if finding improvement now sent over fences, she could regain the winning thread. Point winner Kimjoy is another that could appreciate the larger obstacles and is considered, along with the class-dropping Fancy Stuff.

Preference is for MY VIRTUE (nap), who switches to fences after a good effort over hurdles last month.
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John Gleeson is a notable booking for Walk In The Park filly CHOSEN COMRADE. She has moved to Peter Fahey for her track career after winning a Borris House point-to-point in March for Garrett Murphy. Katie's Melody was only 9/4 for her first point-to-point in Lingstown and readily took the honours by six lengths, so she merits plenty of respect. Crohan Lady outran her odds in third in a mares' point-to-point bumper at Cork and that performance will stand her in good stead here. Bly Manor showed marked improvement in her second point-to-point when she strode home by six lengths in Lisronagh, while Peppers Corner was very good off the front in Loughanmore last month and could be lively again.

A hopeful vote goes to BLY MANOR, a stylish point winner and a half-sister to a Grade 1-winning mare
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Now that the penny has dropped for CRISTO after a taking success over C&D last time out, the son of Havana Grey is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming off 6lb higher. An easy winner at Wolverhampton on her racecourse debut, Opera Score struggled under a penalty at Kempton but is respected on her handicap bow. Nanny Park got off the mark with a determined success over 1m at Kempton in December and appears best of the remainder.

The vote goes to CRISTO (nap) who made his breakthrough with a comfortable win over C&D last month and is open to more progress.
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Time Interval can often race too keenly but he does have the ability to be competitive from his current mark should this be run to suit. The vote, though, goes to MY BOBBY'S LASS, who may have benefited from wind surgery following her return to action at Warwick last month. A winner at Hereford in October, the return to handicap company is likely to suit Mel Rowley's mare. Spartan Warrior completes the shortlist.

With last month's reappearance run behind her, MY BOBBY'S LASS may build upon her dominant win in October.
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CINAMMON ROLL made good money after taking a Ballycrystal point-to-point in December. He has moved to Gordon Elliott for his racecourse career and could be up to winning a point-to-point bumper on debut. Seeitoldya is another Ballycrystal winner stepping onto a racecourse for the first time. He avails of Derek O'Connor's assistance and a big run is more than likely. Ludovico Sforza represents a more than capable yard and there should be more to come from him after getting up in the final strides at Dromahane. Patrick Mullins is a key booking for Better Times and a market check is advised.

Gordon Elliott may take this with CINAMMON ROLL, a first-time-out point winner for Sam Curling
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A winner over C&D in July 2022, SON OF RED returned from a long time off the track with a determined success at Wolverhampton in December. The eight-year-old was raised 2lb for that effort and, given sufficient time to recover, gets the vote at the expense of Star Legend, who won over 1m6f here in March. Wannabe Brave and Carlton are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

The vote goes to SON OF RED, who returned after a massive absence with a win in December and is only 2lb higher than for that success.
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OCEAN ODYSSEY could not have done it any easier when scoring over 1m at Southwell last time out, and a 5lb penalty could prove lenient as he looks to follow up over shorter. That may be at the main expense of Fat Gladiator, who bounced back to form with a comfortable success over C&D a fortnight ago, for which he has been raised 3lb. Consistent sorts of late, Aspire To Glory and Heerathetrack cannot be ruled out either.

It's hard to get away from OCEAN ODYSSEY, who came good with a runaway win at Southwell last week and is 6lb well in under a penalty.
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