Tomform Saturday 26th August 2023

There were 58 Races on Saturday 26th August 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Goodwood, 8 races at Killarney, 7 races at Cartmel, 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Redcar, 7 races at Newmarket, 6 races at Windsor, 7 races at York, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 26th August 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:30 Goodwood Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Adaay In Devon (4.5/1 +18%)
Adaay In Devon

4.5/1(+18%)
(1) Adaay In Devon 4.5/1, Showed improved form to get off the mark in 13-runner maiden at Windsor (6f, good, 7/4) 19 days ago, suited by step back up in trip. Ought to be competitive under a penalty.
Steadily progressive; gained deserved win at Windsor three weeks ago; should go well again.
2
2nd (3) Al Hujaija (2.5/1 +0%)
Al Hujaija

2.5/1(+0%)
(3) Al Hujaija 2.5/1, Left debut form well behind when second of 8 in 6f novice at Newbury in early July. Too free upped in trip at Newmarket since but could get back on track now returning to 6f.
Looked a non-stayer over 7f last time; has leading claims on previous 6f form.
3
3rd (6) Tayala (5/1 +44%)
Tayala

5/1(+44%)
(6) Tayala 5/1, Showed a bit under a considerate ride when fifth of 8 in minor event at Newbury (6f, good to firm, 9/1) on debut 44 days ago. Capable of better.
Fifth of eight on debut at Newbury and the winner has since followed up; not ruled out.
4
4th (4) Invincible Siam (66/1 -164%)
Invincible Siam

66/1(-164%)
(4) Invincible Siam 66/1, Not badly bred but didn't show a lot on recent debut at Windsor. Needs to leave that well behind.
No great promise when tenth of 12 on debut at Windsor; large step forward required.
5th
5th (2) Betties Bay (2.25/1 -20%)
Betties Bay

2.25/1(-20%)
(2) Betties Bay 2.25/1, ff the mark at third time of asking in 12-runner maiden at Newbury (6f, good) 36 days ago. That form has worked out well, so she has to be taken seriously under a penalty.
Newbury win last month has been boosted several times; still unexposed; high on the list.
6th
6th (7) Toosha (20/1 -150%)
Toosha

20/1(-150%)
(7) Toosha 20/1, Improved a bit on debut form when second of 9 in minor event at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Will be suited by 6f and may do better still.
Close second of nine over 5f at Thirsk; should be suited by this longer trip.
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7th (5) Ruling Sovereign (6.5/1 -8%)
Ruling Sovereign

6.5/1(-8%)
(5) Ruling Sovereign 6.5/1, Showed plenty to work on when fourth of 10 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good) on debut 28 days ago, best work finish. Sure to improve.
Good late headway into fourth on Windsor debut; could improve a good deal.
LTO Selection:

13:30 Goodwood Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Al Hujaija pulled too hard at Newmarket last month and failed to get home as a result of that, but should benefit from this drop back in trip. However, the vote goes to RULING SOVEREIGN, who was a promising fourth at Windsor on debut. The George Scott-trained filly was very green on that occasion and looks sure to have benefitted from the experience, while the booking of James Doyle looks another positive sign. Adaay In Devon got off the mark in impressive style earlier this month and is also respected.

BETTIES BAY got off the mark at the third attempt at Newbury last month and, with that form working out well, she's taken to defy a penalty. The step up in trip ought to suit Toosha, while Ruling Sovereign will be more streetwise with her initial outing under her belt and can also figure.

In an open race, the vote goes to BETTIES BAY with Al Hujaija, Adaay In Devon and Ruling Sovereign also high on the list.


13:40 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(12) Tennessee Gold (12/1 +70%)
Tennessee Gold

12/1(+70%)
(12) Tennessee Gold 12/1, Made little impression when sixth of 7 in minor event over C&D (good to firm) on debut 22 days ago. Should have learnt from that experience but outside claims of place at best.
Down the field when 50-1 on debut over C&D three weeks ago and is probably best watched.
1
1st (3) Eben Shaddad (4/1 +0%)
Eben Shaddad

4/1(+0%)
(3) Eben Shaddad 4/1, Foaled February 24. $100,000 yearling, €190,000 2-y-o, Calyx colt. Dam unraced, half-sister to smart winner up to 9f Lady Speightspeare out of smart 1¼m winner Lady Shakespeare. Interesting newcomer.
Cost 190,000euros at the breeze-ups; in top hands and could play a leading role on debut.
2
2nd (5) Give It Up (40/1 +0%)
Give It Up

40/1(+0%)
(5) Give It Up 40/1, Showed ability but was too keen when sixth of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW) on debut 81 days ago. Will be seen in better light when sent handicapping.
6th of ten on debut at Lingfield; can improve when settling better but others appeal more.
3
3rd (13) Imperial Express (3.5/1 +53%)
Imperial Express

3.5/1(+53%)
(13) Imperial Express 3.5/1, Ran to just a modest level when sixth of 13 in maiden at Goodwood (7f, soft) on debut 23 days ago. From an excellent family, though, and could be in the mix if learning from that experience.
Didn't fail for stamina over 7f at Goodwood but half-sister to two talented sprinters.
4
4th (9) Piloto Pardo (16/1 -78%)
Piloto Pardo

16/1(-78%)
(9) Piloto Pardo 16/1, Foaled February 11. £58,000 yearling, Bated Breath colt. Dam, 8.3f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¾m (stayed 2m) Red Galileo out of useful 1½m winner Ivory Gala. Yard's juvenile debutants always warrant respect.
First foal; dam 8.3f winner (RPR 69) from useful family; this newcomer is from a good yard.
5th
5th (1) Piz Nair (2.75/1 -10%)
Piz Nair

2.75/1(-10%)
(1) Piz Nair 2.75/1, Built on promise of debut when winning 13-runner minor event at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 40 days ago. Has to concede weight all round but may be capable of better yet.
Windsor win on second run; needs something extra under penalty but respected nevertheless.
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6th (8) Neapolitan (10/1 -150%)
Neapolitan

10/1(-150%)
(8) Neapolitan 10/1, Foaled March 15. Magna Grecia colt. Half-brother to French 2-y-o 8.5f winner Henry The Lion. Dam, French 7f winner, half-sister to smart/temperamental winner up to 1¼m Toofi. Wears tongue strap. Market check advised on debut.
Stable has won two of the last five runnings and he's one to be interested in on debut.
7th
7th (2) Briery Boy (16/1 +36%)
Briery Boy

16/1(+36%)
(2) Briery Boy 16/1, Shaped with little promise in maiden over C&D on debut 15 days ago and is likely a longer-term prospect.
Soundly beaten at 22-1 on recent debut over C&D (good) and needs a big step forward.
8th
8th (6) Jonny Concrete (3.5/1 -27%)
Jonny Concrete

3.5/1(-27%)
(6) Jonny Concrete 3.5/1, Promising sort who only narrowly failed to score at first time of asking in Hamilton maiden (6f, good to firm, 16/1) in June. Should be more to come.
Went very close on debut at Hamilton in a race that is working out well; leading claims.
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9th (10) Prince Eric (100/1 -52%)
Prince Eric

100/1(-52%)
(10) Prince Eric 100/1, Made some appeal on pedigree but offered little on racecourse bow in minor event at Salisbury 16 days ago.
Market check advised on second start but he was always in rear at 28-1 at Salisbury.
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10th (11) Rockytherockstar (40/1 +0%)
Rockytherockstar

40/1(+0%)
(11) Rockytherockstar 40/1, Once-raced maiden. Beaten a long way at Goodwood (6f, good to soft, 33/1) on debut 25 days ago. May do better granted quicker conditions here but big jolt of improvement required.
Bred to win races but tailed off at 33-1 on last month's debut at Goodwood.
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11th (4) Elysian Wolf (100/1 -52%)
Elysian Wolf

100/1(-52%)
(4) Elysian Wolf 100/1, Failed to beat a rival home on Nottingham racecourse bow in April and can only be watched here. Gelded since debut.
Well-beaten last of five when 14-1 on debut at Nottingham in April; gelded since.
12th
12th (7) Montecristo Gold (66/1 -65%)
Montecristo Gold

66/1(-65%)
(7) Montecristo Gold 66/1, Held back by inexperience when seventh of 11 in minor event at Windsor (6f, good) on debut 12 days ago. Likely to need more time.
Debut run wasn't without promise and there's potential in his pedigree; each-way possible.
LTO Selection:

13:40 Newmarket Stakes (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

JONNY CONCRETE could not have gone any closer on his debut at Hamilton in June and the form of that race has worked in the interim. With improvement expected, Iain Jardine's charge can get off the mark. The well-bred newcomer Eben Shaddad and Piz Nair, who has a 7lb penalty to overcome for scoring at Windsor, look best placed to chase him home.

This can go to JONNY CONCRETE, who made an encouraging start to his career at Hamilton in June and looks sure to improve from that. Windsor-scorer Piz Nair is the clear danger on form, whilst Eben Shaddad looks the pick of the newcomers.

The standard set by those who have raced isn't overly strong and this could go to the Gosden-trained newcomer EBEN SHADDAD.


13:50 York Group 3 (Class 1) 9f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Spirit Dancer (6/1 +50%)
Spirit Dancer

6/1(+50%)
(4) Spirit Dancer 6/1, Smart gelding who backed up his victory at this course (10.3f) last month by taking Windsor handicap (10f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Asked a bigger question now but can't be ruled out.
Added to good record here with 1m2f win in July; scored again last week but this is harder.
2
2nd (2) El Drama (7.5/1 -173%)
El Drama

7.5/1(-173%)
(2) El Drama 7.5/1, Smart horse who was back to best form, on debut for Karl Burke, when neck second of 7 in Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock (10.4f, good, 10/1) 14 days ago. Likely contender.
Back on track for new yard when second in Haydock Group 3; likely to go well.
3
3rd (5) Flight Plan (18/1 -80%)
Flight Plan

18/1(-80%)
(5) Flight Plan 18/1, Yet to score this term but found improvement when ¾-length second of 6 in listed race at Pontefract (8f, good to soft) 27 days ago. However, rather had run of race there and will need more now moved up to Group company.
Runner-up in two 1m Listed races this year but this demands a bit more.
4
4th (1) Chichester (40/1 -100%)
Chichester

40/1(-100%)
(1) Chichester 40/1, Better than ever on AW last winter and took form to another level when winning listed event here (7.9f) in June. However, in deeper waters now and arrives on back of disappointing yard debut at Salisbury.
1m Listed win here in June but disappointing on recent first outing for new yard.
5th
5th (3) Jimi Hendrix (3.5/1 +22%)
Jimi Hendrix

3.5/1(+22%)
(3) Jimi Hendrix 3.5/1, Took his form up a notch when landing Royal Hunt Cup (8f) at Ascot in June and far from disgraced when third of 8 in Summer Mile Stakes at same course since. Should give another good account.
Two big 1m handicap wins this year and third in Group 2 latest; thereabouts.
6th
6th (6) Nostrum (0.83/1 +45%)
Nostrum

0.83/1(+45%)
(6) Nostrum 0.83/1, Won his first 2 starts as a juvenile before solid third in Dewhurst Stakes. Returned with impressive success in listed race at Newmarket (8f) and may have been unsuited by slow ground when turned over at odds-on at Goodwood earlier this month, Leading player.
Impressive Listed win in July; soft going excuse for odds-on defeat since; can bounce back.
LTO Selection:

13:50 York Group 3 (Class 1) 9f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

NOSTRUM can be excused his shock defeat at Goodwood earlier this month as ground conditions had turned pretty testing, but he should have no issues here and can take this before heading on to bigger and better things. El Drama ran his best race for a while when chasing home Al Aasy at Haydock on his first start for Karl Burke and looks the biggest threat, while Jimi Hendrix continues to improve and can't be discounted.

NOSTRUM was undeniably disappointing at Goodwood but with the likelihood of quicker conditions here he is given another chance to build on his impressive Newmarket return. El Drama made an excellent start for his new yard at Haydock a fortnight ago and rates the chief threat.

Given how his Newmarket form has worked out, NOSTRUM looks well worth a chance to atone for a short-priced defeat on soft at Goodwood.


13:55 Killarney Maiden Hurdle 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) The Wallpark (0.57/1 +75%)
The Wallpark

0.57/1(+75%)
(5) The Wallpark 0.57/1, Fairly useful hurdler. First run since leaving V. C. Ward when won 13-runner bumper (1/2) at Downpatrick (17.3f, good to soft) 99 days ago. Switches from bumpers to hurdles.
Placed in a maiden hurdle for previous yard; won a bumper on debut for this one.
2
2nd (7) Ninth Loch (4/1 -60%)
Ninth Loch

4/1(-60%)
(7) Ninth Loch 4/1, Twice-raced winner in bumpers. Fairly useful winner at 16f in bumpers. 7/1, tenth of 16 in maiden at Galway (12.2f, good to soft) on flat debut 24 days ago. Makes hurdles debut.
Bumper winner before well held over 1m4f at Galway; should make a hurdler.
3
3rd (9) Spy (8/1 -14%)
Spy

8/1(-14%)
(9) Spy 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 9f on flat. Fourth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at Down Royal (10.3f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles.
Okay in a couple of 1m2f handicaps this and could yet pay his way in this discipline.
4
4th (2) Morph Speed (5/1 +9%)
Morph Speed

5/1(+9%)
(2) Morph Speed 5/1, Fairly useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. 7/1, fifth of 14 in handicap at this course (16.8f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code.
Left it rather late to go hurdling but Flat ability is very much respected.
5th
5th (4) Team Of Firsts (50/1 -52%)
Team Of Firsts

50/1(-52%)
(4) Team Of Firsts 50/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Once-raced maiden over hurdles. Twelfth of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, soft, 14/1) 19 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. 7/13 on last hurdle run.
Below par on the Flat since finishing tailed off in a maiden hurdle in April.
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6th (19) Younowhatimean (100/1 +0%)
Younowhatimean

100/1(+0%)
(19) Younowhatimean 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Last of 12 in novice hurdle at Tramore (21.4f, good to soft, 125/1) on hurdles bow 6 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. RESERVE.
Third reserve; 125-1 when tailed-off last in a Tramore maiden last week.
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7th (18) Inchidaly Robin (80/1 -21%)
Inchidaly Robin

80/1(-21%)
(18) Inchidaly Robin 80/1, Unreliable type. Sixth of 14 in novice hurdle (40/1) at Tramore (16f, heavy) 8 days ago. RESERVE.
Has at least consented to start the last twice but been well held.
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8th (10) Dark Image (40/1 +20%)
Dark Image

40/1(+20%)
(10) Dark Image 40/1, One win from 3 runs last season. Fair winner at 16f in bumpers. Pulled up in novice hurdle (33/1) at Wexford (16.7f, soft) on hurdles bow 15 days ago, ran out.
33-1 when running out early on recent hurdling debut at Wexford.
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9th (13) The Border Boy (150/1 -50%)
The Border Boy

150/1(-50%)
(13) The Border Boy 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 150/1, seventh of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (18.7f, good to soft) 19 days ago.
Modest so far and well behind Minella Diamond at Cork most recently.
|B|
|B| (8) Scottish Dancer (25/1 +24%)
Scottish Dancer

25/1(+24%)
(8) Scottish Dancer 25/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Once-raced maiden over hurdles. First run since leaving Keith Dalgleish when fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Tramore (16f, good to soft, 9/1) on NH debut 6 days ago.
Should have been fine on soft ground at Tramore last week but was tailed off in a maiden.
|F|
|F| (14) Back To Toledo (50/1 -52%)
Back To Toledo

50/1(-52%)
(14) Back To Toledo 50/1, Elusive Pimpernel gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler (2m-2½m winner) Jumbo Rio and fairly useful hurdler (stayed 19f) Roconga.
Well-bred 4yo from a respected source and the market can guide.
|U|
|U| (11) Applicationofcash (125/1 -25%)
Applicationofcash

125/1(-25%)
(11) Applicationofcash 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 66/1 and hooded tongue strap on, pulled up in novice hurdle at Wexford (20.7f, heavy) on NH debut 148 days ago, pulled up before 2 out. Down in trip.
Pulled up in two points and suffered the same fate in a Wexford maiden hurdle.
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10th (3) Phoenix Cowboy (40/1 +20%)
Phoenix Cowboy

40/1(+20%)
(3) Phoenix Cowboy 40/1, Promising type. Fairly useful winner at 13f on flat. Seventh of 16 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Galway (21f, good to soft) on NH debut 24 days ago. Down in trip. Should progress.
It's been a quiet start for this yard on the Flat and over hurdles.
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11th (12) Mondragon De Barat (150/1 -50%)
Mondragon De Barat

150/1(-50%)
(12) Mondragon De Barat 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Navan (20f, good), tailed off when pulled up before 5 out. Off 23 months. First run for yard after leaving Peter Fahey.
Pulled-up on his final two maidens for Peter Fahey in 2021; makes no appeal.
LTO Selection:

13:55 Killarney Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

NINTH LOCH showed promise in a bumper at the Punchestown festival before beating a subsequent winner at Kilbeggan in June. Willie Mullins' gelding was soundly beaten in a Flat maiden at Galway but at least that run will have advanced his fitness and he can make a winning debut in this sphere. The Wallpark was second in a 20-runner maiden hurdle at Down Royal last year for his previous handler and landed a Downpatrick bumper on his first start for Gordon Elliott in May. His jumping experience will be an asset, while Morph Speed is a five-time winner on the Flat and landed a valuable 1m6f handicap at this venue last year. Rated in the mid-80s on the level, he'll be a big player if taking to hurdles.

THE WALLPARK got off the mark starting out for this yard in a Downpatrick bumper and sets the standard back over hurdles. Bumper-winner Ninth Loch is an obvious threat starting out on this sphere, with Minella Diamond and Spy other likely contenders.


14:05 Goodwood Group 3 (Class 1) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(5) Elegant Madame (20/1 +20%)
Elegant Madame

20/1(+20%)
(5) Elegant Madame 20/1, 3/1, overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 7f Leicester fillies' novice 2 months ago, the penny only really starting to drop late on. This is a big step up but she's open to improvement.
Winning start over 7f on AW in June; that form is ordinary but she is open to progress.
(8) Komat (25/1 -25%)
Komat

25/1(-25%)
(8) Komat 25/1, Made a winning debut at Redcar (5f) in April and highly tried since, not disgraced again in the Princess Margaret at Ascot last time. 7f will suit.
Quite useful but has come up short in 6f Group 3s last twice; up in trip.
1
1st (3) Darnation (2.5/1 +69%)
Darnation

2.5/1(+69%)
(3) Darnation 2.5/1, Too Darn Hot filly from the family of Blue Bunting. Better for debut and bolted up faced with softer ground in 7f Thirsk fillies' novice 4 weeks ago, making all and drawing well clear. Can progress again and one to note.
Scored by 10l in novice at Thirsk (7f) last month; yet another useful prospect for yard.
2
2nd (2) Carla's Way (2.75/1 +39%)
Carla's Way

2.75/1(+39%)
(2) Carla's Way 2.75/1, Big-money breeze-up buy who created an excellent impression when readily making all in 6.5f maiden at Doncaster on debut. Did a fair bit wrong in the Albany next time and probably worth another chance back from a wind op and up in trip.
Beaten favourite at Royal Ascot after debut win but retains potential; has had wind op.
3
3rd (7) Hard To Resist (14/1 +0%)
Hard To Resist

14/1(+0%)
(7) Hard To Resist 14/1, Much improved from debut when winning 7f Newmarket fillies' novice 3 weeks ago, showing a good attitude to prevail under this rider. Can do better again but this is plenty tougher.
Left debut behind when making all over 7f at Newmarket (heavy) latest; more to come.
4
4th (9) Pretty Crystal (3.5/1 +46%)
Pretty Crystal

3.5/1(+46%)
(9) Pretty Crystal 3.5/1, Winning start in 6f Ripon fillies' novice and good efforts in the Albany and Princess Margaret at Ascot since. 7f should suit on breeding and not out of this.
Second in 6f Ascot Group 3 latest; 7f should suit; player.
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5th (6) Forever Blue (3.33/1 +67%)
Forever Blue

3.33/1(+67%)
(6) Forever Blue 3.33/1, 80,000 gns Blue Point filly, stoutly bred but made no mistake in 6f heavy-ground Haydock newcomers' event 3 weeks ago, keeping on well. Sure to progress.
Looked useful when winning on 6f Haydock debut (heavy) this month; sure to improve.
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6th (1) Ahlain (18/1 -13%)
Ahlain

18/1(-13%)
(1) Ahlain 18/1, Bred to stay well and suited by 7f as she was much improved to win Kempton fillies' novice last week in a decent time. She should have even more to offer and the stiffer the test the better in all likelihood.
Landed a 7f Kempton novice ten days ago but this requires a jolt of improvement.
LTO Selection:

14:05 Goodwood Group 3 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

An interesting mix of form versus potential here. Easy Haydock winner FOREVER BLUE looks a serious player and may represent a bit of value. Ralph Beckett's filly quickened clear inside the final furlong on her introduction in the manner of a very promising juvenile and there should be more to come. Elegant Madame, who could be a surprise package at a price after her cosy debut success, and Albany Stakes eighth Carla's Way are others to consider.

PRETTY CRYSTAL fared best of these in the Princess Margaret at Ascot and can go well, as can easy Thirsk-winner Darnation.

Princess Margaret runner-up PRETTY CRYSTAL gets the vote over fellow North Yorkshire raider Darnation.


14:10 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Olympicus (9/1 +0%)
Olympicus

9/1(+0%)
(3) Olympicus 9/1, Fair ex-Irish maiden and has performed with credit in handicaps with a hood enlisted at Doncaster and Sandown the last twice, latterly finishing well back up to this trip. Each-way chance.
0-6 but he did well to finish a close fourth over 1m2f at Sandown last time; interesting.
2
2nd (7) Hakuna Babe (4/1 -33%)
Hakuna Babe

4/1(-33%)
(7) Hakuna Babe 4/1, Remains a maiden following 6 attempts but she's caught the eye on more than one occasion, not least when third at Sandown (9f, heavy) last time. Now 1 lb lower and back on better ground, she's one to be interested in.
Has reached the frame in five of her six starts and she still has potential; shortlisted.
3
3rd (10) Kamanika (3.5/1 +13%)
Kamanika

3.5/1(+13%)
(10) Kamanika 3.5/1, Has held her form well so far this term, scoring at Nottingham and Leicester over this trip. Though a winner on soft, she didn't look entirely at home under such conditions when fourth at Sandown last time and she's not discounted with better ground forecast.
Won at Leicester on penultimate run and she still looks feasibly treated; not ruled out.
4
4th (4) Blue Universe (4.5/1 +10%)
Blue Universe

4.5/1(+10%)
(4) Blue Universe 4.5/1, Much improved on return from wind surgery when shading a tight finish at Wolverhampton in April. Yet to get his head in front on turf but there wasn't much wrong with his C&D third last weekend and likely to be in the mix.
Only 1lb higher than for his win and he ran well over C&D last Saturday; respected.
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5th (5) Total Lockdown (40/1 -100%)
Total Lockdown

40/1(-100%)
(5) Total Lockdown 40/1, Shared the spoils in a C&D handicap off a 3 lb higher mark last summer but he's hard to warm to judged on what he's shown in 4 appearances this year.
Won over C&D last August but has been generally disappointing since; others preferred.
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6th (6) Kristal Klear (7.5/1 +17%)
Kristal Klear

7.5/1(+17%)
(6) Kristal Klear 7.5/1, Showed ability at 2 yrs and creditable efforts in 1m handicaps at Haydock and Carlisle earlier this season. However, she didn't appear to get home upped to this trip at Haydock last time (since undergone a wind op), so it's easy to have reservations.
Still lightly raced and has possibilities if she can get back near best after wind surgery.
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7th (9) Ashmore (16/1 -100%)
Ashmore

16/1(-100%)
(9) Ashmore 16/1, Still seeking his first taste of success and he has failed to make much of an impact on his last 2 starts. Still, he has twice performed with credit in 1m handicaps off higher marks this season amd could have a part to play if coping with this step up in trip.
Has lost his way in last two starts and needs to get back on track with cheekpieces added.
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8th (8) Expert Witness (12/1 -100%)
Expert Witness

12/1(-100%)
(8) Expert Witness 12/1, Found some improvement for the step up to this trip when a close third of 13 to the re-opposing Kamanika at Leicester (good) in June. That represents decent form and he's one to consider with Harry Davies in the hot-seat.
Close third at Leicester last time and she should have more to offer at this trip.
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9th (2) Snapcracklepop (12/1 +14%)
Snapcracklepop

12/1(+14%)
(2) Snapcracklepop 12/1, Now 2 lb lower than when last getting his head in front at Windsor 12 months ago and couple of decent efforts to his name this season. However, he failed to get competitive at Chepstow last time and may again find a few too good.
0-11 since his last win 12 months ago and was well below form last time.
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10th (1) Outsmart (9/1 +25%)
Outsmart

9/1(+25%)
(1) Outsmart 9/1, Produced his best effort of the season so far when fourth in a 10-runner Beverley handicap (1¼m, good to firm) recently. Down another 1 lb and now tried in blinkers but looks vulnerable for win purposes all the same.
On dangerous mark and wasn't beaten far at Beverley last time; in the mix in new headgear.
LTO Selection:

14:10 Newmarket Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

KAMANIKA didn't seem to be in love with the soft ground at Sandown last time out and she is much better judged on her penultimate success at Leicester, where she had the reopposing Expert Witness (third) behind. She can uphold that form, while seeing off the likes of Kristal Klear and Hakuna Babe, who seems to be gradually improving with each start. Blue Universe and Olympicus can also have a say in proceedings.

HAKUNA BABE almost certainly has races in her off this sort of mark and is taken to back up that theory by opening her account at the seventh attempt. Next on the list is Blue Universe, who put in a good shift over C&D off this mark last weekend. Expert Witness raised her game when third to Kamanika at Leicester and she also enters calculations, along with Ashmore.

An open race in which Mick Appleby's OLYMPICUS gets the vote ahead of Blue Universe and Expert Witness.


14:15 Cartmel Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Duleek Street (1.88/1 -50%)
Duleek Street

1.88/1(-50%)
(1) Duleek Street 1.88/1, Fair maiden on the Flat who bettered that form when runner-up on second hurdle start at Downpatrick in October. Below that level since but has an excellent chance if bouncing back in first-time cheekpieces (tongue strap also refitted).
Subdued last two outings but big chance on best form and now fitted with headgear.
2
2nd (9) City Vaults (4.5/1 +0%)
City Vaults

4.5/1(+0%)
(9) City Vaults 4.5/1, Fair on Flat (stays 2m) for David O'Meara. Made a sound start to his hurdle career when third over C&D at the end of May. Another prominent showing is on the cards.
Dual Flat winner; pleasing hurdling debut when third over C&D; high on the list.
3
3rd (2) Lightening Company (3.5/1 +56%)
Lightening Company

3.5/1(+56%)
(2) Lightening Company 3.5/1, Pretty useful Flat winner but just modest form at best so far over hurdles. More required.
Recent Flat efforts have been fine but disappointing over hurdles this summer.
4
4th (3) Reagrove Lord (20/1 +39%)
Reagrove Lord

20/1(+39%)
(3) Reagrove Lord 20/1, Placed in points in Ireland. Betting should help guide to expectations now hurdling.
0-4 in points; looks the stable's second string on paper.
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5th (12) Out On A Jink (22/1 -10%)
Out On A Jink

22/1(-10%)
(12) Out On A Jink 22/1, Well held completed start in points and hasn't achieved much both starts over hurdles. Needs this for a handicap mark.
Third at Market Rasen last week but beaten 26l at the line; needs another step forward.
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6th (7) Trick Of The Tail (4/1 -20%)
Trick Of The Tail

4/1(-20%)
(7) Trick Of The Tail 4/1, Looks more or less exposed now but posted another good effort when third in 8-runner handicap at Bangor (16.7f, good, 4/1) 22 days ago. Likely to give her running once more.
In frame last four outings, in handicap on latest; unlikely to be far away.
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7th (11) Line In The Sand (14/1 -87%)
Line In The Sand

14/1(-87%)
(11) Line In The Sand 14/1, Showed more than she did in her sole bumper sent hurdling when sixth of 18 in maiden at Punchestown (22f, good) 77 days ago. Down in trip. First run for yard after leaving David Kenneth Budds.
Placed in points; some promise on hurdling debut; may have more to offer for new yard.
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8th (4) Scots Gold (18/1 -13%)
Scots Gold

18/1(-13%)
(4) Scots Gold 18/1, Made a solid start in this sphere with three placed efforts in 2021, but has left Dan Skelton the cheap after showing little both starts this season. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Failed to build on early promise over hurdles for Dan Skelton; unconvincing for new stable.
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9th (6) The Scan Man (100/1 -203%)
The Scan Man

100/1(-203%)
(6) The Scan Man 100/1, Looks one for the longer term on early evidence.
Only sixth in a bumper and a maiden hurdle, beaten 46l in latter.
|R|
|R| (5) Selecto (150/1 -127%)
Selecto

150/1(-127%)
(5) Selecto 150/1, Modest winner on the Flat (stays 12.5f), but little encouragement both starts over hurdles.
Beaten at least 45l in two goes over hurdles; difficult to recommend.
|U|
|U| (8) Cassiel (150/1 -50%)
Cassiel

150/1(-50%)
(8) Cassiel 150/1, Poor maiden on Flat (stays 8.5f). Likely outsider on hurdle debut.
Unplaced in 14 Flat runs and would be a surprise winner on hurdling debut.
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10th (10) Swashbuckler (80/1 -142%)
Swashbuckler

80/1(-142%)
(10) Swashbuckler 80/1, Fairly useful maiden at best on Flat (stays 1¼m), again finished well held final start in 2022. Sold from Tom Lacey for just £2,500 in November. Tongue tied.
Regressive on the Flat; enough to prove in first-time tongue-strap on hurdling debut.
LTO Selection:

14:15 Cartmel Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

James Moffatt landed this prize 12 months ago and he could repeat the dose with CITY VAULTS. The gelded son of Dark Angel made a pleasing start to life over hurdles when a fair third over this track and trip in May, and that experience ought to stand him in good stead. Irish raider Duleek Street merits the utmost respect fitted with first-time cheekpieces, while Trick Of The Tail appeals most of the remainder.

CITY VAULTS made an encouraging start over hurdles when third over C&D back in May and any sort of improvement ought to see him go close. Duleek Street and Trick of The Tail are considered the main dangers.

Two recent below-par efforts must be forgiven but DULEEK STREET sets the standard on his best form and could be revived by headgear.


14:25 York Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Middle Earth (4.5/1 +44%)
Middle Earth

4.5/1(+44%)
(5) Middle Earth 4.5/1, Roaring Lion colt who displayed plenty of promise when runner-up first 2 starts and well suited by a true test upped to 1½m when landing 7-runner Newmarket novice 4 weeks ago, battling well. Likely there's more to come now handicapping tackling this longer trip.
Won 1m4f novice at Newmarket last time and open to further improvement at this longer trip.
2
2nd (3) Denmark (10/1 -43%)
Denmark

10/1(-43%)
(3) Denmark 10/1, Winner of a Naas maiden (1m) on debut 12 months ago and improved when second Longchamp conditions' event in October. Underwhelming return effort when fifth in Group 3 Ballysax Stakes in April but longer trip should suit on pedigree and leading yard opt for blinkers back from a break.
Only 5th in Ballysax on sole 2023 run but retains potential for top yard now up in trip.
3
3rd (7) Fox Journey (11/1 -10%)
Fox Journey

11/1(-10%)
(7) Fox Journey 11/1, Justified support when doubling his tally at Newbury (12f) in July and stuck at it returned to more testing ground when third of 11 behind The Goat at Goodwood (12f) 24 days ago. Rates worthy of a crack at this longer trip on balance.
Won at Newbury and had soft-ground excuse at Goodwood; the step up in trip could be a plus.
4
4th (4) Lordship (4.5/1 +10%)
Lordship

4.5/1(+10%)
(4) Lordship 4.5/1, Progressing at a rate of knots over staying trips this summer, value for extra as he completed the hat-trick over this sort of trip at Haydock (14f) 7 weeks ago. This presumably been his target for a while and leading yard have won 2 of the last 4 renewals of this race. Respected.
Shooting up the weights but highly progressive; trainer has won two of last four runnings.
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5th (13) Alhambra Palace (6.5/1 +28%)
Alhambra Palace

6.5/1(+28%)
(13) Alhambra Palace 6.5/1, Le Havre colt who arrives firmly on the up, off the mark in good style at Ascot (12f) and had little fuss following up from 6 lb higher mark at Sandown (14f) 24 days ago. Encounters a quicker surface now but revised mark promises to underestimate him. Player.
Smooth-travelling wins the last twice and he could have more left in the tank.
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6th (6) The Goat (7.5/1 +25%)
The Goat

7.5/1(+25%)
(6) The Goat 7.5/1, Cracksman colt who relished the testing conditions and showed much improved form when opening his account on handicap debut at Goodwood (12f, heavy) 24 days ago, going clear 1f out. Hit with a 12 lb hike in weights on the back of that and encounters a much quicker surface here.
His impressive Glorious Goodwood win came on soft ground but he's respected nevertheless.
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7th (8) Vaguely Royal (12/1 -33%)
Vaguely Royal

12/1(-33%)
(8) Vaguely Royal 12/1, Son of Galileo who has made a bright start, comfortably off the mark at fourth attempt in a Doncaster maiden (11.9f) back in June. Interesting leading yard opted to geld him after and highly likely there's more to come now handicapping back from 69 days off.
Gelded since winning Doncaster maiden in June; has potential now moving into handicaps.
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8th (9) True Legend (8.5/1 +6%)
True Legend

8.5/1(+6%)
(9) True Legend 8.5/1, Typically improving middle distance handicapper for shrewd yard, gaining third career success (in first-time cheekpieces) at Salisbury (12f) in July. Did well under the circumstances when second at Goodwood (11.2f, soft) since and he remains one to be interested in.
Runner-up at Glorious Goodwood despite torrid passage and he's firmly in calculations.
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9th (10) Edge Of Darkness (40/1 -344%)
Edge Of Darkness

40/1(-344%)
(10) Edge Of Darkness 40/1, Australia gelding who has really found his feet of late, forging clear to complete a hat-trick of 1½m events at Newmarket 2 weeks ago, forging clear. Takes a marked step up in class now stamina is drawn out further but he's versatile as regards ground.
Has won Class 5 handicaps the last twice; up in grade here but he's improving fast.
10th
10th (12) Golden Move (28/1 -56%)
Golden Move

28/1(-56%)
(12) Golden Move 28/1, From a good family and took a marked step forward to make a successful handicap debut at Doncaster (11.9f) in July. Not disgraced when sixth in handicap at Ascot (12f) a couple of weeks back but he needs to pull out in this deeper race up in trip.
Making good late headway when hampered at Shergar Cup and he's an interesting candidate.
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11th (2) Goldenstatewarrior (33/1 -50%)
Goldenstatewarrior

33/1(-50%)
(2) Goldenstatewarrior 33/1, Made a winning debut in 15-runner maiden at Gowran (9.6f, heavy) in April prior to a solid fifth in the Derby Trial at Leopardstown. Similar form when fourth behind Gregory at listed level thereafter but longer trip needs to bring about improvement now handicapping for new yard.
Displayed staying potential when fourth of six in 1m3f Listed race; not ruled out.
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12th (11) Chillhi (28/1 -27%)
Chillhi

28/1(-27%)
(11) Chillhi 28/1, Both career victories to date have come on AW at Newcastle but equally as effetive on turf, running well despite a steady pace when keeping on for fourth over 12.5f last time. Eased 2 lb in weights since but this rates tougher.
Some fair efforts in handicaps this season but he's 0-5 this year and vulnerable once more.
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13th (1) Davideo (7.5/1 +6%)
Davideo

7.5/1(+6%)
(1) Davideo 7.5/1, Rapidly improving sort who ran out a ready winner of a Newmarket maiden (10f) on return in May and quickly put his Royal Ascot run behind him (crucially settled better) when going in again at first-named venue 6 weeks ago. Had bit in hand then and step up to 1¾m shouldn't inconvenience him.
Latest Newmarket win came in small field but the form has worked out well.
LTO Selection:

14:25 York Handicap (Class 2) 14f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

The in-form Lordship is a prime contender for a yard that has won two of the last four renewals, while Denmark has a lofty reputation and is high on the shortlist as he looks to lay his St Leger credentials on the line. However, MIDDLE EARTH appeals as a highly-progressive stayer and this step up in trip can bring about further improvement from this son of Roaring Lion. Similar applies to Davideo, who got better the further he went at Newmarket last month but he has gone up 7lb for that success.

Hard not to be positive about the majority in a typically competitive renewal of this feature 3-y-o handicap with the narrow vote in favour of ALHAMBRA PALACE. He's impressed in landing each of his last 2 starts, latterly at this trip, and he can make a bold bid from the foot of the weights for the stable that has landed this race in 2 of the last 4 seasons. Goodwood eye-catcher True Legend, the selection's stablemate Lordship and Vaguely Royal head up the dangers.

Two against the field are TRUE LEGEND and Golden Move, with preference for True Legend who did well to finish second at Goodwood.


14:30 Killarney Handicap Hurdle 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) General Clermont (5/1 +64%)
General Clermont

5/1(+64%)
(2) General Clermont 5/1, Unreliable individual. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Wexford (24.5f, good) 66 days ago, weakening soon after 3 out. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
29-race maiden has run well here on occasions but pulled up last twice and hard to fancy.
2
2nd (4) Mr Social (3/1 -84%)
Mr Social

3/1(-84%)
(4) Mr Social 3/1, Career best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Tramore (20.5f, good, 9/2) 9 days ago. 6 lb higher now but another bold bid anticipated.
Tramore winner up 6lb but could still have more to offer.
3
3rd (1) Battle Away (5/1 +38%)
Battle Away

5/1(+38%)
(1) Battle Away 5/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 4 runs last season. Below par when last seen at Navan in November but can go well fresh and returns on a workable mark,
Won off a long break last summer so lack of a recent run not a concern; respected.
4
4th (17) Walk In Time (3/1 +40%)
Walk In Time

3/1(+40%)
(17) Walk In Time 3/1, Winner in hurdle at Tipperary in July. 6/1, creditable fifth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (18.7f, good to soft) 19 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Can make presence felt. RESERVE.
Trip inadequate at Cork; longer trip to suit and big player if getting a run; reserve.
5th
5th (7) U Asking Me (25/1 +24%)
U Asking Me

25/1(+24%)
(7) U Asking Me 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, 36 lengths thirteenth of 16 to Mr Social in handicap hurdle at Tramore (20.5f, good) 9 days ago. Work to do.
Opening handicap effort at Tramore leaves him with lots to find.
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6th (12) Up She Flew (28/1 +30%)
Up She Flew

28/1(+30%)
(12) Up She Flew 28/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 50/1, eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Cork (18.7f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Others look better treated.
Reportedly got tired on this month's Cork comeback; best watched for now.
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7th (14) Added Bonus (25/1 -14%)
Added Bonus

25/1(-14%)
(14) Added Bonus 25/1, One win from 30 NH runs. 22/1, fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (24f, soft) 30 days ago. Others preferred.
Bad mistake and possibly didn't stay; down to career-low mark so don't rule out.
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8th (5) Depeche Mo (14/1 +13%)
Depeche Mo

14/1(+13%)
(5) Depeche Mo 14/1, Tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Enters calculations.
Second placing at Wexford in May seemed to offer hope but has failed to build on that.
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9th (6) Slaney Bank (12/1 -71%)
Slaney Bank

12/1(-71%)
(6) Slaney Bank 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden who found improvement when fourth of 15 on handicap hurdle debut at Kilbeggan (18f, soft) 36 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. One for shortlist.
Encouraging handicap debut here last month puts him in the mix; cheekpieces tried.
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10th (16) Oh'herewego (66/1 +0%)
Oh'herewego

66/1(+0%)
(16) Oh'herewego 66/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2019. 66/1, eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (22.1f, soft) 134 days ago. Up against it.
Four wins came some time ago, soundly beaten when last seen in April; hard to fancy.
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11th (11) Ardad Derek (22/1 +45%)
Ardad Derek

22/1(+45%)
(11) Ardad Derek 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Twelfth of 14 in handicap hurdle (100/1) at Wexford (16.8f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Up in trip. Work to do.
Tiny bit of promise in Kilbeggan maiden in April; Wexford handicap debut effort was poor.
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12th (15) Eastern Tornado (16/1 +36%)
Eastern Tornado

16/1(+36%)
(15) Eastern Tornado 16/1, Bit below form tenth of 16 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at this course (20f, good) 37 days ago. Claims on best form.
Better for last month's C&D comeback so can't be ruled out.
13th
13th (10) Shes My Getaway (20/1 +39%)
Shes My Getaway

20/1(+39%)
(10) Shes My Getaway 20/1, Seventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, soft, 22/1) 15 days ago. Improvement required.
No show in 3 handicaps so far; down 6lb from opening mark so not one to readily dismiss.
LTO Selection:

14:30 Killarney Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

MR SOCIAL built on an encouraging fourth at Downpatrick to get off the mark over this distance at Tramore just over a week ago. The Getaway gelding has scope for further improvement and can defy a 6lb hike in the ratings. Battle Away won over C&D last July after an absence of almost three years. That was her first start for Ross O'Sullivan and she followed up at Cork. Her mark has come down enough for her to compete again in this grade and her layoff is obviously of no concern. Slaney Bank, fourth on handicap debut at Kilbeggan last month, has cheekpieces fitted for the first time and represents a yard whose runners always command respect.

MR SOCIAL was having just his fourth handicap start when getting off the mark at Tramore last week and still looks feasibly treated. He can follow up. Slaney Bank and Battle Away head the list of dangers.


14:40 Goodwood Group 2 (Class 1) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Angel Bleu (4.5/1 +63%)
Angel Bleu

4.5/1(+63%)
(2) Angel Bleu 4.5/1, Dual Group 1 winner as a juvenile. First success since when edging ahead late on in 7f Haydock listed race in June. Creditable seventh in Queen Anne at Ascot next time but latest effort there was sub-par. Claims if back to his best.
Best effort this year when winning 7f Listed race at Haydock; chance if on a going day.
2
2nd (8) Knight (5.5/1 +61%)
Knight

5.5/1(+61%)
(8) Knight 5.5/1, Made a winning debut in fine style at Yarmouth and stepped forward from that effort when following up in Horris Hill Stakes at Newbury. Only out twice this term and, while back on track in Thoroughbred Stakes over C&D last time, he has something to find.
Behind Epictetus and Galeron here last time but lightly raced and could be unexposed.
3
3rd (4) Charyn (4/1 -20%)
Charyn

4/1(-20%)
(4) Charyn 4/1, Smart colt who excelled himself when hitting the frame in the Irish Guineas and the St James's Palace Stakes, both won by Paddington. Better effort since when third in the Sussex Stakes over C&D last time and this represents a drop in grade.
Has bumped into Paddington in three Group 1s in 2023; meets nothing of that calibre here.
4
4th (7) Holguin (11/1 +31%)
Holguin

11/1(+31%)
(7) Holguin 11/1, Career best when winning 10-runner listed race at Chester in July and not disgraced in a race that didn't pan out ideally in Lennox Stakes at this course 25 days ago. Not ruled out.
Solid record over 7f this term, fourth in the Lennox here last time; unproven over 1m.
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5th (5) Epictetus (1.88/1 +37%)
Epictetus

1.88/1(+37%)
(5) Epictetus 1.88/1, Smart sort who put up the sort of performance he'd always promised when landing the Thoroughbred Stakes over C&D last time.
Suited by drop back to 1m when winning C&D Group 3; may have more to offer; leading claims.
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6th (3) Random Harvest (9/1 -20%)
Random Harvest

9/1(-20%)
(3) Random Harvest 9/1, Progressive last season, culminating in Group 3 victory at Milan, and has shown even better form this term. Had run of the race when landing the Valiant Fillies' Stakes at Ascot last time and this looks tougher.
Made all in Ascot Group 3; more to do against males in this higher grade but not ruled out.
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7th (6) Galeron (16/1 -14%)
Galeron

16/1(-14%)
(6) Galeron 16/1, Useful sort who has held his form at a high level this year, third to Epictetus in Thoroughbred Stakes here last time. Unlikely to turn the tables with that rival, however.
Only third of seven to Epictetus here last time; needs blinkers to have positive effect.
LTO Selection:

14:40 Goodwood Group 2 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Aldaary boasts some high-class form and, given he has won over a mile, he has to be taken very seriously in his bid to gain a first success at this level. However, CHARYN came out best when the duo finished third and fourth in the Sussex Stakes here 24 days ago and, granted his rock-solid previous efforts, Roger Varian's colt is taken to add to the Group 2 success he gained in France last October. Epictetus won a Group 3 over this C&D earlier in the month and also looks a big player.

ALDAARY hasn't been at his very smart best so far this term but a tactical affair in testing ground in the Sussex Stakes last time wasn't ideal and, down in grade, he's worth a chance to show he retains all of his ability. Thoroughbred Stakes winner Epictetus is an obvious danger and there's a case to be made for Charyn.

The safest option in a tricky race is EPICTETUS, who turned over a warm favourite over C&D last time and looked full value for the win.


14:45 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 14f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Sea Stone (6/1 -80%)
Sea Stone

6/1(-80%)
(5) Sea Stone 6/1, Made it 2-2 on AW when seeing off 6 rivals over 2m at Kempton 17 days but he's 0-8 on turf and has a career-high mark to overcome after a 4 lb rise.
Won at Kempton recently; 2-2 on AW as opposed to 0-8 on turf, but has run well on grass.
2
2nd (4) King Eagle (2/1 +33%)
King Eagle

2/1(+33%)
(4) King Eagle 2/1, Looked firmly on the up when winning first 2 outings (C&D latterly) for Nicky Henderson but his run of progressive form came to abrupt halt when a well-held fifth at Ascot last time. Wears a first-time tongue strap now.
Disappointing at Ascot but went there on a hat-trick and perhaps the tongue-tie will help.
3
3rd (1) Alright Sunshine (10/1 +29%)
Alright Sunshine

10/1(+29%)
(1) Alright Sunshine 10/1, Useful handicapper but operating below his best this year, including in 2 outings for current yard. Mark is coming down but need to see more.
His mark continues to fall but he's struggled to get competitive this year.
4
4th (2) Apparate (5/1 +0%)
Apparate

5/1(+0%)
(2) Apparate 5/1, Very low-mileage 7-y-o who ran a cracker on first outing since leaving Roger Varian after 20 months off (sold for 55,000 gns) when close second at Doncaster in June. Extended 2m probably too much of a test at Newbury and this could be his optimum distance.
Down the field last month but went very close two starts ago, following long absence.
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5th (7) Dasho Lennie (2.5/1 -25%)
Dasho Lennie

2.5/1(-25%)
(7) Dasho Lennie 2.5/1, Won a novice at Lingfield in March and has gone the right way since, getting back on the scoreboard when leading in the dying strides in a 1½m Ripon handicap 18 days ago. 4 lb rise may not stop him against older opposition.
Won over 1m4f at Ripon latest and this 3yo is open to further improvement now up in trip.
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6th (6) Red Flyer (11/1 +8%)
Red Flyer

11/1(+8%)
(6) Red Flyer 11/1, Enjoyed a productive 2022 campaign but the handicapper has looked in charge this time round.
Below par last time but fair run over this C&D previously and might not be far away.
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7th (3) East Asia (33/1 -65%)
East Asia

33/1(-65%)
(3) East Asia 33/1, Useful stayer but lightly raced and below par since finishing second in a Meydan Group 3 in January 2022, including well held back from a break at Ascot a fortnight ago. Can only watch.
On a reduced mark but he returned from an absence in March and has failed to shine since.
LTO Selection:

14:45 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 14f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

This can go the way of KING EAGLE, who may have disappointed at Ascot on his latest start but was a determined winner over C&D on his penultimate outing. The four-year-old still has plenty of upside as a four-year-old and he is narrowly preferred to Dasho Lennie, who scored at Ripon earlier in the month. A winner over further at Kempton recently, Sea Stone is also entitled to be thereabouts.

Sole 3-y-o DASHO LENNIE has the scope for further progress now stepping up to 1¾m and is selected to make light of a 4 lb rise for Ripon. Apparate is second choice ahead of King Eagle.

The 3yo DASHO LENNIE (nap) has kept on well over 1m4f the last twice and can beat his older rivals on this first attempt at 1m6f.


14:50 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Glory And Honour (2.25/1 +59%)
Glory And Honour

2.25/1(+59%)
(4) Glory And Honour 2.25/1, Fell on sole previous attempt in this sphere for Tom Lacey (back in November 2021) but arrives on back of career-best victory on Flat for David O'Meara and could be interesting returned to chasing for new connections here.
Fell in 2021 on sole previous chase start; Flat win last month; no surprise to see big run.
2
2nd (5) Post No Bills (1.25/1 +75%)
Post No Bills

1.25/1(+75%)
(5) Post No Bills 1.25/1, Point winner who has taken well to fences, bagging handicaps at Fontwell (17.8f) and Cartmel (21.2f) in May. Back on track when third of 5 in handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f, good to soft) latest and must enter calculations.
Good-ground course winner in May and he's a player if conditions suit.
3
3rd (2) Cardamon Hill (3.33/1 +0%)
Cardamon Hill

3.33/1(+0%)
(2) Cardamon Hill 3.33/1, Fair winner at 22f over hurdles for Gordon Elliott but proved rather disappointing in a couple of attempts over the larger obstacles, latest when sixth of 11 in novice at Kilbeggan 43 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Bit to prove on debut for new yard here.
Makes stable debut with new yard going well but needs something extra on third chase start.
4
4th (3) Peaceful Sunday (9/1 -64%)
Peaceful Sunday

9/1(-64%)
(3) Peaceful Sunday 9/1, No real impact in a handful of starts over fences for Stuart Crawford and was a similar story on debut for new yard last month, finishing remote second of 3 in handicap at Perth . First-time visor needs to bring about improvement.
Well-beaten second of two on last month's stable debut at Perth; a visor goes on.
LTO Selection:

14:50 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

FRINGILL DIKE bolted up at Hexham on his chasing bow and a subsequent 9lb rise in the handicap might not be enough to stop Jedd O'Keeffe's charge with further progress on the cards. Post No Bills is only 2lb higher than when scoring over 2m5f here in May and he is likely to be thereabouts, as the drop in trip should not pose a problem. Cardamon Hill and Peaceful Sunday can battle it out for third.

FRINGILL DIKE jumped well when making a winning start over fences at Hexham in May and still looks feasibly treated, despite a 9 lb rise for that victory. He can go in again. Post No Bills looks the likeliest danger.

Topweight FRINGILL DIKE impressed in first-time blinkers on his chase debut at Hexham in May and can make it 2-2 over fences.


15:00 York Group 2 (Class 1) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Kinross (2.25/1 -63%)
Kinross

2.25/1(-63%)
(4) Kinross 2.25/1, Very smart operator over 6f/7f with a good record under Dettori, landing this last season before racking up a 4-timer (including 2 Group 1s). Back to winning ways in the Lennox earlier this month from Isaac Shelby, always looking to have his measure late on, and he's the one to beat.
Tough 6yo who won this race last year and arrives after Lennox Stakes success; big chance.
2
2nd (2) Audience (20/1 +9%)
Audience

20/1(+9%)
(2) Audience 20/1, Much improved since being gelded and fitted with a hood, reappearing to win a 7f Newmarket Group 3 last month by 2 lengths from Jumby. Found little behind Kinross and Isaac Shelby in the Lennox last time though and needs to bounce back.
Made all in Group 3 in July; ground a possible excuse next time but new high needed here.
3
3rd (8) Sandrine (28/1 +0%)
Sandrine

28/1(+0%)
(8) Sandrine 28/1, Smart filly who won the Lennox last season from Kinross and Pogo, but they had their revenge in this next time and she's not really been shaping like a winner waiting to happen again this term. Needs the fitting of a visor to provide some spark.
Hasn't built on satisfactory reappearance run; now wears headgear; opposable.
4
4th (10) Isaac Shelby (5.5/1 +27%)
Isaac Shelby

5.5/1(+27%)
(10) Isaac Shelby 5.5/1, All-the-way winner of the Greenham over this trip at Newbury on return and has held his form well since in good races, including going down narrowly in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains at Longchamp and Lennox at Goodwood (behind Kinross). Looks set for another big run.
Personal best when running Kinross to a neck in the Lennox at Goodwood; pick of the 3yos.
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5th (7) Sacred (3/1 +25%)
Sacred

3/1(+25%)
(7) Sacred 3/1, Smart mare who made winning return in Group 3 at Lingfield in fine style in May by 2¼ lengths from Sandrine and ran a screamer behind Khaadem in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee at Royal Ascot, overhauled late on. Disappointing favourite in this last year but much better expected now. Good shout.
Has thrived in last 12 months and fine second at Royal Ascot; goes well fresh; key player.
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6th (1) Al Suhail (11/1 -22%)
Al Suhail

11/1(-22%)
(1) Al Suhail 11/1, Has his quirks but as good as ever at Meydan earlier in the year, winning twice over 7f, including a Group 2. Not disgraced when sixth to Khaadem in 6f Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee at Royal Ascot on British return and step back up to this trip will suit.
A possible on best form but only sixth at Royal Ascot last time; fifth here 12 months ago.
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7th (5) Mutasaabeq (7/1 +22%)
Mutasaabeq

7/1(+22%)
(5) Mutasaabeq 7/1, Impressive winner of Group 2 Newmarket Mile on return at the Guineas meeting and respectable run despite finding it harder trying to dominate a bigger field in the Lockinge. Well beaten switched to more patient tactics in the Queen Anne but expected to be ridden a lot more forward here.
Front-runner; usually races at 1m; below par in Group 1s last two starts; enough to prove.
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8th (11) Olivia Maralda (16/1 -45%)
Olivia Maralda

16/1(-45%)
(11) Olivia Maralda 16/1, Useful filly who got off the mark for her current yard in 7f listed event at Epsom and confirmed that improvement when excellent fifth in the Jersey (finished well from off pace). More needed again but she's not out of it.
Impressive Listed winner at Epsom and not disgraced in the Jersey; hard to rule out.
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9th (3) Jumby (40/1 -122%)
Jumby

40/1(-122%)
(3) Jumby 40/1, Better than ever when winning Group 3 John of Gaunt at Haydock in June. Conceded 3 lb to Audience when 2 lengths second in the Criterion at Newmarket 8 weeks ago with Pogo third and needs a bit more again to win on that showing. Flopped in this 12 months ago.
Held by Audience judged on Newmarket running in July; last of nine in this race last year.
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10th (6) Pogo (40/1 -43%)
Pogo

40/1(-43%)
(6) Pogo 40/1, Won a good handicap at the 2019 Ebor meeting and split Kinross and Sandrine in this 12 months ago before landing the Group 2 Challenge at Newmarket. Just the one effort of note this year, when third in the Criterion, and was eased off since in the Hungerford last week. Bit to prove.
Excellent second in this race 12 months ago but has seemed on the downgrade this year.
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11th (9) Covey (28/1 +0%)
Covey

28/1(+0%)
(9) Covey 28/1, Built on a pair of 7f maiden/novice wins with a commanding victory on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, well backed) in May. Went off too hard/took strong hold when again sent off favourite for the Jersey but he's better than that and could get back on the up after a break with hood re-fitted.
Completed hat-trick in the spring before coming unstuck at Royal Ascot; much more needed.
LTO Selection:

15:00 York Group 2 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Kinross is likely to be a red-hot favourite to repeat his victory in this race last year and he holds an obvious chance after his success in the Lennox at Glorious Goodwood. However, the vote goes to MUTASAABEQ, who could attempt to blaze the trail up the Knavesmire now dropping in distance under Ryan Moore after failing to land a blow in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes. Based upon his success in the bet365 Mile at Newmarket, followed by a respectable fifth in the Lockinge, he ought to go very close. Isaac Shelby is another to consider.

The very likeable KINROSS resumed winning ways in the Lennox earlier this month under Frankie Dettori and can take this prize for the second year running. Sacred failed by only a neck in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee at Royal Ascot and is the big danger back over 7f. Isaac Shelby, who chased home the selection at Goodwood, looks the pick of the 3-y-os.

Last year's winner Kinross will again be a tough nut to crack but preference is for SACRED after a fine second at Royal Ascot.


15:05 Killarney Handicap Hurdle 20f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Vintage Gold (8.5/1 +70%)
Vintage Gold

8.5/1(+70%)
(5) Vintage Gold 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 9 in handicap (28/1) at this course (14.2f, good to soft) 2 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Up in trip.
Maiden struggling under both codes, well held here on Thursday on flat.
2
2nd (8) Amazing Amy (14/1 +36%)
Amazing Amy

14/1(+36%)
(8) Amazing Amy 14/1, 25/1, eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Tramore (16f, heavy) 8 days ago. Back up in trip.
Trip inadequate on recent handicap debut at Tramore so more expected upped in trip.
3
3rd (1) Hard Target (3.5/1 -40%)
Hard Target

3.5/1(-40%)
(1) Hard Target 3.5/1, Creditable second of 16 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Tramore (20.5f, good) 9 days ago. Can make presence felt.
Model of consistency in this grade of late, deserves a change of luck.
4
4th (9) Cathys Quest (12/1 +40%)
Cathys Quest

12/1(+40%)
(9) Cathys Quest 12/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft, 28/1) 36 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time.
Not discredited at Kilbeggan; blinkers replace cheekpieces and may have more to offer.
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5th (7) Man After Midnight (7/1 +0%)
Man After Midnight

7/1(+0%)
(7) Man After Midnight 7/1, Fell in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, soft, 6/1) 15 days ago. Each-way chance granted a clear round here.
C&D third last month reads well; faller since but interest remains.
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6th (4) Galmar (7.5/1 -7%)
Galmar

7.5/1(-7%)
(4) Galmar 7.5/1, Below form ninth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, soft, 4/1) 30 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
Let down by jumping last time but previous Tipperary third would put him in the mix.
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7th (17) Costaweefortune (28/1 +0%)
Costaweefortune

28/1(+0%)
(17) Costaweefortune 28/1, Twelfth of 18 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Limerick (21f, heavy) 149 days ago. RESERVE.
Nothing as yet, dropping away tamely in 2m6f Limerick handicap in March on latest; reserve.
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8th (14) Cottage Artist (25/1 +11%)
Cottage Artist

25/1(+11%)
(14) Cottage Artist 25/1, Unreliable sort. 33/1, creditable eighth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) 12 days ago. Back up in trip. Cheekpieces back on.
10yo continues to struggle off this basement mark; opposable.
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9th (16) Share The Joy (33/1 +0%)
Share The Joy

33/1(+0%)
(16) Share The Joy 33/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, soft, 28/1) 30 days ago, yet to be asked for effort when badly hampered 4 out.
Nothing as yet in handicaps although badly hampered before pulled up at Limerick on latest.
|U|
|U| (2) Black Tonic (2.75/1 +8%)
Black Tonic

2.75/1(+8%)
(2) Black Tonic 2.75/1, Good fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft, 5/1) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Has good chance on form.
Needs to settle better but definite claims and trip could suit.
|U|
|U| (3) In A Nice Way (14/1 +0%)
In A Nice Way

14/1(+0%)
(3) In A Nice Way 14/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 17 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Limerick (19f, good to soft) 92 days ago.
Mild promise in first-time cheekpieces on latest but plenty more needed.
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10th (10) Celtic Light (40/1 +0%)
Celtic Light

40/1(+0%)
(10) Celtic Light 40/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Kilbeggan (18f, soft) 36 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
Two handicap efforts underwhelming; tongue tie now added to cheekpieces tried last time.
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11th (12) Ballygriffin Girl (25/1 +38%)
Ballygriffin Girl

25/1(+38%)
(12) Ballygriffin Girl 25/1, 50/1 and blinkered for 1st time, eleventh of 17 in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, soft) 30 days ago.
Limited maiden has been soundly beaten in handicaps of late; hard to fancy.
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12th (11) Willie Bob (22/1 +56%)
Willie Bob

22/1(+56%)
(11) Willie Bob 22/1, 40/1, fourteenth of 16 in handicap hurdle at this course (20f, good) 37 days ago.
Nothing so far in handicaps, latest over C&D last month when plenty keen after a break.
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13th (6) No Logic (66/1 -65%)
No Logic

66/1(-65%)
(6) No Logic 66/1, Unreliable sort. First run since leaving John McConnell when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Limerick (22f, soft, 50/1) 30 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
Pulled up after never counting on Limerick comeback last month; best watched for now.
LTO Selection:

15:05 Killarney Handicap Hurdle 20f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

The performance of Mr Social in the first division of this handicap will be of no little relevance to this contest as HARD TARGET chased home that horse at Tramore just over a week ago. The top weight, a winner at Clonmel during the winter, has strung together a sequence of creditable placed efforts this summer which includes a runner-up finish over C&D last month. Man After Midnight was five lengths behind the selection here in July and that was her best effort so far. If showing no ill effects from a fall at Wexford, she can throw down a challenge. Black Tonic kept on nicely into fifth at Kilbeggan on his first completed start for Richard O'Brien and this half-mile longer trip may see him in a better light.

BLACK TONIC shaped well on his second start for this yard at Kilbeggan a fortnight ago, leaving the strong impression that he would be well-served by this step up in trip. He makes a fair bit of appeal now faced with a stiffer test off the same mark. The consistent Hard Target looks sure to be involved and is next on the list ahead of Galmar and Man After Midnight.


15:15 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (6) Rhoscolyn (2.75/1 +31%)
Rhoscolyn

2.75/1(+31%)
(6) Rhoscolyn 2.75/1, Back to winning ways in 11-runner C&D handicap (2/1) at this course (heavy) 22 days ago. Wasn't in the same form turned out quickly in the Golden Mile next time but remains with possibilities from this sort of mark and is shortlisted.
Very reliable on this track; C&D winner this month then hampered 2 days later; thereabouts.
2
2nd (3) Star Of Orion (2.5/1 +38%)
Star Of Orion

2.5/1(+38%)
(3) Star Of Orion 2.5/1, Ended a 2-year losing run in 7-runner handicap at Newmarket in July and built on that effort with a fine third in the 27-runner International at Ascot a week later. Operating at his best at present and isn't taken lightly.
Unraced here; good marker in big 7f handicaps, close 3rd at Ascot latest; can have a say.
3
3rd (1) Shining Blue (5.5/1 +15%)
Shining Blue

5.5/1(+15%)
(1) Shining Blue 5.5/1, Produced a smart effort to win a 7f York handicap in May and again shaped relatively well when second in a 1m listed event, not particularly convincing with his stamina for the longer trip. Underperformed in Bunbury Cup last time but prior efforts would put him in the mix.
Raced away with 7f York handicap (good to firm); good to soft may not have suited latest.
4
4th (8) Urban Sprawl (7/1 +18%)
Urban Sprawl

7/1(+18%)
(8) Urban Sprawl 7/1, Took form up another notch when winning over C&D in May before posting a fine third in the Britannia at Royal Ascot. Hasn't beaten a rival on either outing since, though, and has bit to prove now.
In the picture on earlier C&D win and 3rd in 1m Britannia at Ascot; well below best since.
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5th (9) Saxon King (3/1 +40%)
Saxon King

3/1(+40%)
(9) Saxon King 3/1, Made a winning return at Newmarket in May before doubling his tally for the season at Chester the following month. Raced too freely when fifth of 12 in handicap (3/1) at Newmarket (8f, good to soft) 35 days ago but would hold frame claims if back to his best.
Progressive earlier at 1m and about 7f but he wasn't the same horse at Newmarket last time.
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6th (7) Sluzewiec (50/1 +0%)
Sluzewiec

50/1(+0%)
(7) Sluzewiec 50/1, Ex-French colt (formerly trained by Jean-Cloude Rouget) offered little when starting out for new connections behind Shining Blue at York in May. More required to get involved.
Multiple winner in France but never going the gallop on debut for new yard in May (7f).
LTO Selection:

15:15 Goodwood Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

STAR OF ORION was a very good third in the International Stakes over 7f at Ascot last time and he appears the one to beat. Ralph Beckett's charge was beaten just three-quarters of a length in third on that occasion and he can enjoy a change of fortunes, despite being raised 2lb in the ratings for that effort. Ramazan is feared most after his one-length success over 7f at Chepstow off 3lb lower earlier this month, while Rhoscolyn should also be taken seriously.

RHOSCOLYN posted several good efforts from higher marks last season, and having confirmed himself as back in form by winning here earlier in the month, he's fancied to gain a second win of the campaign, with a quick turnaround a plausible excuse for an underwhelming effort last time. Star of Orion has found his groove again lately, though the highest draw presents a minor concern, whilst the progressive 3yo Ramazan and Thursday's York winner Ropey Guest also merit plenty of respect.

Rhoscolyn is primed to go well but BLESS HIM has good claims on his best 2022 form and a Bunbury Cup fourth in July.


15:20 Newmarket Stakes (Class 2) 6f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (11) Woodhay Wonder (14/1 -27%)
Woodhay Wonder

14/1(-27%)
(11) Woodhay Wonder 14/1, Having played up beforehand, proved a different proposition to on debut when winning 6f novice at Newbury in June, displaying a fine turn of foot. Ran about as well as could be expected in Group 2 over C&D subsequently, so not taken lightly back down in class.
Not disgraced in C&D Group 2 last month; may do better still; not ruled out.
2
2nd (10) Geologist (3/1 +14%)
Geologist

3/1(+14%)
(10) Geologist 3/1, Went close at Redcar on debut in May before faring as well as could have been expected when 8¼ lengths twelfth of 26 in Queen Mary at Royal Ascot. Easily landed the odds at Ripon after and improved again when third in Group 3 at Deauville. Big shout on these terms.
Ran well in Deauville Group 3 last time; leading chance at the weights.
3
3rd (14) Consoling (28/1 -40%)
Consoling

28/1(-40%)
(14) Consoling 28/1, Had more in hand than the margin suggests when off the mark at the third attempt in 7f maiden at Musselburgh but likely to find a few too strong.
Overcame traffic issues to win at Musselburgh but this is a stiffer task.
4
4th (8) Dubai Hills (22/1 +0%)
Dubai Hills

22/1(+0%)
(8) Dubai Hills 22/1, Fair maiden who is firmly up against it. Change of headgear.
Second to Mapmaker, albeit on better terms, at Windsor; this is harder.
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5th (5) Commander Crouch (100/1 -100%)
Commander Crouch

100/1(-100%)
(5) Commander Crouch 100/1, Fair maiden. Third of 5 in nursery at Newbury (6f, good, 5/1) 8 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
Remains a maiden and he's well down this pack on ratings.
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6th (15) Zariela (150/1 -275%)
Zariela

150/1(-275%)
(15) Zariela 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 5/1, fifth of 13 in maiden at Windsor (6f, good) 19 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
Towards the bottom of this pack on bare form.
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7th (3) Cuban Slide (33/1 -83%)
Cuban Slide

33/1(-83%)
(3) Cuban Slide 33/1, Wide-margin winner at Musselburgh on debut in May but hasn't kicked on since and was well held at Ripon last time. Headgear on.
Limitations have been somewhat exposed since debut win; headgear enlisted.
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8th (13) Mapmaker (8.5/1 +15%)
Mapmaker

8.5/1(+15%)
(13) Mapmaker 8.5/1, Well placed to win 3 of her last 4 starts and while she will find this a good deal tougher, she's certainly in with a chance.
Progressive; beat Dubai Hills at Windsor, taking record to 3-5; one to consider.
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9th (2) Watch My Tracer (3/1 +25%)
Watch My Tracer

3/1(+25%)
(2) Watch My Tracer 3/1, Has won 6f novices on fast ground at Windsor and Yarmouth and showed he can be competitive at pattern level when seventh of 20 in the Coventry at Royal Ascot in between. Open to further progress so needs considering.
Good effort in the Coventry is flanked by novice wins; major player on ratings.
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10th (6) How's The Guvnor (11/1 +0%)
How's The Guvnor

11/1(+0%)
(6) How's The Guvnor 11/1, Put experience to good use when opening account at third attempt in 12-runner maiden (10/3) at Doncaster (6f, good to firm), forging clear. Did too much too soon upped in trip at Ascot since so bounce back expected.
Clear promise in two attempts over 6f, including clearcut win at Doncaster.
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11th (7) Drama (10/1 -25%)
Drama

10/1(-25%)
(7) Drama 10/1, All the better for debut when winning Windsor novice. Will go on improving but has a fair bit to find here.
Scored at Windsor last time and looks the type to improve further; interesting.
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12th (1) Golden Trick (7.5/1 +6%)
Golden Trick

7.5/1(+6%)
(1) Golden Trick 7.5/1, Progressing well, following up her Chester win when beating 19 rivals in a valuable auction event at Naas. Will find this tougher under top weight but he's open to further improvement.
Bagged similar event at Naas most recently; both wins on soft; improving colt.
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13th (12) Bigger Than Giga (22/1 -100%)
Bigger Than Giga

22/1(-100%)
(12) Bigger Than Giga 22/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning 10-runner maiden at Kempton (7f) and took another step forward when defying a penalty at Wolverhampton. More needed again now switched to turf.
Both wins over 7f on AW but brings a progressive profile to turf debut.
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14th (4) Chief Mankato (12/1 -60%)
Chief Mankato

12/1(-60%)
(4) Chief Mankato 12/1, Sioux Nation colt who came from off the pace to make a winning debut in Windsor novice (6f) in May. Withdrawn at the start after getting upset in the stall in the Coventry at Royal Ascot and ran no sort of race in July Stakes here since, but he's evidently held in high regard.
Disappointing in July Stakes but may yet confirm the promise of his Windsor win.
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15th (9) Yeah Nah (33/1 -267%)
Yeah Nah

33/1(-267%)
(9) Yeah Nah 33/1, 70,000 gns yearling, Kodiac filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1¼m Native Tribe. Dam French 1½m winner out of very smart winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 7f winner) Winona. 11/1, narrow winner of 10-runner novice event at Salisbury (6f, good) on debut 16 days ago. That form is ordinary. Difficult ask.
Showed a willing attitude at Salisbury on debut and looks open to progress.
LTO Selection:

15:20 Newmarket Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

GEOLOGIST ran well last time out with a respectable third-placed finish in a Group 3 in France and a similar level of performance on this ease in class may suffice. Watch My Tracer posted an authoritative display at Windsor last month and may give the selection most to think about. Golden Trick completed a double in a valuable event at Naas earlier in August and likely has more to offer.

GEOLOGIST looks the pick on these terms after her excellent third in a Group 3 at Deauville. Watch My Tracer is a solid alternative, while Mapmaker is favoured more than most at the weights.

Preference is for WATCH MY TRACER, who has particularly good claims on his Coventry form. Mapmaker is second choice.


15:25 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Fairlawn Flyer (3.5/1 -5%)
Fairlawn Flyer

3.5/1(-5%)
(2) Fairlawn Flyer 3.5/1, Made it 4-4 over fences at Ffos Las when landing a 23.8f handicap (heavy) in first-time cheekpieces in December. Not in same form since, though made much more of an impact off reduced mark when second at Worcester, though it was all pretty laboured.
Has won four chases; good run off this mark last time, suited by 3m on soft; chance.
2
2nd (1) Motion In Limine (12/1 +33%)
Motion In Limine

12/1(+33%)
(1) Motion In Limine 12/1, Registered first success for present yard in 3m handicap hurdle at Southwell last summer. Folded next 3 starts but stopped the slide when third at Perth. Something to prove on chase bow, however (failed to complete all 5 starts in points).
Ex-Irish; failed to complete in 5 points; dual hurdle winner; chase debut.
3
3rd (4) Lights Are Green (3.5/1 +65%)
Lights Are Green

3.5/1(+65%)
(4) Lights Are Green 3.5/1, Has taken very well to fences, winning at Hexham and C&D before good placed efforts next 2 starts. Not disgraced from 5 lb out of the weights at Bangor since. Player back off proper mark.
C&D winner in May; mainly fair form since (stiff task last time); softer ground a concern.
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4th (3) Eagle Terrace (3.33/1 +17%)
Eagle Terrace

3.33/1(+17%)
(3) Eagle Terrace 3.33/1, Left behind his previous form in this sphere on the back of a stable switch when winning 4-runner handicap chase at this C&D (heavy, 16/5) 35 days ago, readily. Could well have more to offer for this yard.
Scored over C&D on stable debut last time (heavy); 7lb higher but should go well again.
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5th (8) Old Page (28/1 +58%)
Old Page

28/1(+58%)
(8) Old Page 28/1, A winner in Irish points but remains with little form under Rules and is a long way out of the weights here.
0-16; pulled up in three of his last four races; stable debut; 19lb out of the handicap.
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6th (7) Dukehill (8/1 -7%)
Dukehill

8/1(-7%)
(7) Dukehill 8/1, Point winner who left handicap debut well behind when close third at Perth 24 days ago. This a better race but remains low mileage. Headgear applied.
Irish raider; best run over fences when close third last time; cheekpieces tried; player.
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|PU| (5) Ahead Of The Field (3.33/1 +33%)
Ahead Of The Field

3.33/1(+33%)
(5) Ahead Of The Field 3.33/1, Successful over fences at Southwell (20.5f) in December 2021. Winless since but has recaptured some form of late, so not taken lightly starting out for a new yard.
3,500gns buy in July; good 2nd at Worcester in June (good); headgear back on; stable debut.
LTO Selection:

15:25 Cartmel Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A few with chances, so only a tentative vote can go to AHEAD OF THE FIELD. Now in the care of John McConnell, the son of Flemensfirth hasn't been at his very best recently, but he's now 15lb below his sole winning chase mark and it will be interesting to see if the change of scenery can work the oracle. Recent Uttoxeter scorer Do No Wrong must enter the reckoning from a 4lb raised mark, with Eagle Terrace, Fairlawn Flyer and Motion In Limine completing the shortlist.

EAGLE TERRACE showed improved form in this sphere when making a winning debut for this yard over C&D 5 weeks ago and is preferred to Do No Wrong, who produced a career best to win at Uttoxeter but isn't the most reliable. Lights Are Green is another to consider back off his proper mark.


15:35 York Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (9) Absurde (7/1 +7%)
Absurde

7/1(+7%)
(9) Absurde 7/1, Smart on Flat in France. Made winning hurdle debut for new yard at Killarney in May and best of the rest behind impressive stablemate Vauban in Copper Horse at Royal Ascot (1¾m, good) the following month. Bit disappointing over hurdles at Galway but can do better back on the level. Draw not ideal.
Strong-finishing second in 1m6f handicap at Royal Ascot prompts major interest.
2
2nd (15) Sweet William (2.5/1 +29%)
Sweet William

2.5/1(+29%)
(15) Sweet William 2.5/1, Runner-up on first 3 starts but hasn't looked back since the blinkers have gone on, winning a valuable 2m handicap at Newbury in July and making light of a 9 lb rise for that at Glorious Goodwood (1¾m, heavy; beat Adjuvant). Surely even more to come and leading claims under a 4 lb penalty.
Dominated the closing stages at Newbury (2m, good) and Goodwood (1m6f, heavy); well in.
3
3rd (1) Live Your Dream (11/1 -22%)
Live Your Dream

11/1(-22%)
(1) Live Your Dream 11/1, Shaped well in the Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot before winning a 1¾m Heritage handicap at the Newmarket July meeting. Further 5 lb rise for that demands a really smart performance.
Tidy win at Newmarket; up 5lb and this race is much more competitive but he needs respect.
4
4th (17) Euchen Glen (25/1 +11%)
Euchen Glen

25/1(+11%)
(17) Euchen Glen 25/1, Several big wins in his long career and still capable of very useful form aged 10, finishing a creditable 4½ lengths third of 11 to Sweet William (Adjuvant second) at Glorious Goodwood 3 weeks ago.
Admirable veteran; 5th, 11th and 7th in the last three Ebors; lowest mark since 2018.
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5th (21) Berkshire Rocco (28/1 +0%)
Berkshire Rocco

28/1(+0%)
(21) Berkshire Rocco 28/1, Latest win at Southwell (2m) in January. Has remained in form since, finishing fourth to Live Your Dream in 1¾m handicap at Newmarket's July meeting and second on Shergar Cup day at Ascot (2m) a fortnight ago. Cheekpieces worn on all starts this season are now swapped for a first-time visor
Ascot second (2m) last time was more like it; cheekpieces are replaced by first-time visor.
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6th (14) Caius Chorister (22/1 +12%)
Caius Chorister

22/1(+12%)
(14) Caius Chorister 22/1, Rapid improver in handicaps last year, winning 5 in a row before an excellent second in the Melrose over C&D. This season started with a pair of good runner-up efforts at Epsom but her 2 efforts since have been underwhelming.
2nd in the C&D Melrose last year; two excellent seconds in 2023 and shaped okay last time.
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7th (6) Yashin (18/1 -13%)
Yashin

18/1(-13%)
(6) Yashin 18/1, Smart gelding. Won on reappearance at Leopardstown (1¾m) in May but not in the same form when 14 lengths sixth of 9 to Emily Dickinson in Curragh Cup since. Will need a clear career best from his mark.
Grabbed a 1m6f Group 3 at Leopardstown on penultimate start; remains one with potential.
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8th (3) Scriptwriter (14/1 +0%)
Scriptwriter

14/1(+0%)
(3) Scriptwriter 14/1, Useful on the Flat and over hurdles. Made an encouraging return to the level when seventh in Copper Horse at Ascot and built on that when narrowly denied by Hamish in a C&D Group 3 6 weeks ago. Capable of going well.
Gave the odds-on favourite a scare in C&D Group 3 latest; up 3lb but he's a rising force.
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9th (23) Post Impressionist (40/1 -60%)
Post Impressionist

40/1(-60%)
(23) Post Impressionist 40/1, Firmly back on track equipped with cheekpieces last autumn, including a win over C&D, but his 3 efforts this season have been disappointing. Headgear off now. Needs a return to this venue to spark a revival.
Clearcut C&D win (good to soft) final 3yo start; has not fired in the same way this term.
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10th (18) Scampi (14/1 -17%)
Scampi

14/1(-17%)
(18) Scampi 14/1, Had the reopposing Real Dream back in third when winning a big-field race at the Dante meeting here (1½m) in May and back on the up with an Ascot win (1½m again) a fortnight ago. 4 lb penalty for that. Unproven over this trip.
Two notable 1m4f wins this term, one here; stamina in pedigree to make 1m6f very plausible.
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11th (11) Get Shirty (28/1 -12%)
Get Shirty

28/1(-12%)
(11) Get Shirty 28/1, Had excellent 2022, with wins in Copper Horse at Royal Ascot and Old Newton Cup at Haydock. Placed twice in the Middle East in February. Has struggled for form in Britain since but he's back on a good mark and this might have been the target all along. No shock were he to bounce back with a bang.
Fifth in last year's Ebor; has a 9lb lower mark today, having been out of sorts.
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12th (10) Jackfinbar (8/1 +11%)
Jackfinbar

8/1(+11%)
(10) Jackfinbar 8/1, Smart at his best for Harry Dunlop and has made a positive start for his excellent new stable, third in a Roscommon listed event before fourth of 17 in a very competitive 1½m Galway handicap. One of 2 solid contenders for his yard.
Absent four years before resuming this summer for Willie Mullins with two good runs.
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13th (22) Adjuvant (10/1 +29%)
Adjuvant

10/1(+29%)
(22) Adjuvant 10/1, Won at Newmarket (1¾m, good) in May. Just stretched by 2m when fifth in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle next time and back on the up returned to 1¾m when 2¾ lengths second of 11 to Sweet William at Glorious Goodwood. Respected.
Reliable and progressive; heavy ground when seen off by Sweet William at Goodwood; player.
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14th (5) Tashkhan (28/1 -12%)
Tashkhan

28/1(-12%)
(5) Tashkhan 28/1, Winless since 2021 but he's posted some solid efforts this year, including third to Hamish (Scriptwriter ½ length ahead in second) in C&D Group 3 last month. Probably worth forgiving his run in the Goodwood Cup since but his record marks him down as a more of a place than win contender.
No win since July 2021; trip/ground make first handicap for two years look a tough task.
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15th (20) Saratoga Gold (80/1 -142%)
Saratoga Gold

80/1(-142%)
(20) Saratoga Gold 80/1, Useful sort who was better than ever when scoring on AW at Kempton (1½m) in July but hardly looks an obvious winner of this having finished down the field at Sandown last weekend. First-time cheekpieces replace his regular blinkers.
A revelation initially in blinkers; came up well short lately and now tries cheekpieces.
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16th (2) Enemy (80/1 -60%)
Enemy

80/1(-60%)
(2) Enemy 80/1, Smart gelding who was better than ever in the Middle East at the start of the year but well beaten in 3 starts back in Britain this summer. Arrives with something to prove.
Went off the boil this spring and tailed-off last when next seen at 200-1 in Goodwood Cup.
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17th (4) Cemhaan (25/1 +0%)
Cemhaan

25/1(+0%)
(4) Cemhaan 25/1, Three-time winner last season who produced a career best with his reappearance under his belt when winning 9-runner handicap at Kempton (1½m) in May. Advanced his form again when a cracking third (Absurde narrowly ahead in second) in Copper Horse at Royal Ascot (1¾m, good).
Best of his runs in a sizeable field came on latest start when third of 16 at Royal Ascot.
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18th (7) Ocean Wind (50/1 -79%)
Ocean Wind

50/1(-79%)
(7) Ocean Wind 50/1, Placed in Group 3 company in spring 2021. Shaped as if retaining plenty of ability when third in 2m Sandown listed race on last month's return from an absence but well held in Goodwood Cup since. Others are more obvious. First-time visor replaces blinkers.
Long absence before creditable return; heavy defeat in Goodwood Cup; headgear change.
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19th (13) Real Dream (7.5/1 +0%)
Real Dream

7.5/1(+0%)
(13) Real Dream 7.5/1, Lightly raced 4-y-o who was third in a big field over 1½m at the Dante meeting here in May and impressed stepping up to 1¾m for the first time at Ascot last month, winning by 4¼ lengths. Definitely more to come and player if a wide draw isn't too big an inconvenience.
Won well when upped to 1m6f at Ascot; raised 8lb but could still have hidden depths.
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20th (19) Wickywickywheels (80/1 -60%)
Wickywickywheels

80/1(-60%)
(19) Wickywickywheels 80/1, Won 5 handicaps at Hamilton and a listed race at Abu Dhabi in 2022 but has found life a lot tougher this season and she's unlikely to find things any easier here.
Threatened only once in seven runs back in Britain, with limited response from handicapper.
21st
21st (8) Sunchart (66/1 -136%)
Sunchart

66/1(-136%)
(8) Sunchart 66/1, Won as a 2-y-o in 2019 but has drawn blank since. Has produced some useful performances in defeat this year but surprise were a second success to arrive in this ultra-competitive environment. Visored first time.
Regular in Group and Listed races but sole win remains a maiden in 2019; first headgear.
22nd
22nd (12) Hms President (14/1 +13%)
Hms President

14/1(+13%)
(12) Hms President 14/1, In cracking form for his new yard, winning a 16-runner Newmarket handicap over this trip on soft ground in May. Even better form when going down by only a neck in the Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot (1½m, good to firm) since. Another to consider.
Won good 1m6f race at Newmarket in May and beaten a neck over 1m4f at Royal Ascot.
LTO Selection:

15:35 York Handicap (Class 2) 14f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

An eye-catcher on his latest run in a valuable handicap at Galway, JACKFINBAR has shown promise in both starts since joining the Willie Mullins yard. A Group 3 winner at Longchamp in 2018, the eight-year-old has not had much racing since but looks to retain plenty of ability. The recent Goodwood winner Sweet William continues to go from strength to strength and has to be of interest. A stablemate of the selection, Absurde must enter calculations for Frankie Dettori, while Real Dream has a progressive profile. Consistent throughout this season, Hms President and Scampi are likely to go well once more.

The 1¾m handicap at Glorious Goodwood could be the key piece of form here, with the very progressive SWEET WILLIAM taken to confirm his superiority over Adjuvant despite 4 lb worse terms. Jackfinbar, the better drawn of the Willie Mullins pair, and the very consistent HMS President complete the shortlist.

Sweet William heads the betting but ADJUVANT (nap) may be able to turn the tables on him from Goodwood. Real Dream is next best.


15:40 Killarney Handicap Hurdle 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (10) We'llhavewan (0.8/1 +64%)
We'llhavewan

0.8/1(+64%)
(10) We'llhavewan 0.8/1, Respectable ninth of 20 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Galway (16f, good) 22 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Big player back in slightly calmer waters.
Gives impression he still has more to offer off this mark and trip/ground ideal.
2
2nd (1) Happy Jacky (7/1 +50%)
Happy Jacky

7/1(+50%)
(1) Happy Jacky 7/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (16.8f, good to soft, 25/1) 39 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Poor on last hurdle run.
C&D winner last year but opposable on restricted evidence this year.
3
3rd (9) Shannon Glory (10/1 +0%)
Shannon Glory

10/1(+0%)
(9) Shannon Glory 10/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last season. Fifth of 6 in minor event hurdle (7/1) at this course (20f, good) 37 days ago, broke blood vessel when.
Dropped out tamely (blood in nostrils) here last month which raises questions.
4
4th (7) Ceroc (7.5/1 -36%)
Ceroc

7.5/1(-36%)
(7) Ceroc 7.5/1, Latest win in hurdle at Wexford in May. Blinkered for 1st time, ran out in handicap hurdle (12/1) at this course (22.8f, good) 36 days ago.
Disgraced himself here last month but had been progressive in the spring; only a 5yo.
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5th (6) Eclair De Beaufeu (25/1 +0%)
Eclair De Beaufeu

25/1(+0%)
(6) Eclair De Beaufeu 25/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2020. 66/1, first run since leaving Edward O'Grady when bit below form fifteenth of 25 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.8f, good to soft) 122 days ago.
Without success for over three years; absent since Punchestown festival and hard to fancy.
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6th (5) Au Fleuron (8.5/1 -6%)
Au Fleuron

8.5/1(-6%)
(5) Au Fleuron 8.5/1, Ninth of 12 in novice chase (15/2) at Kilbeggan (25f, soft) 43 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Blinkers back on.
Well held in competitive handicaps in the spring; tailed off over fences latest.
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7th (4) Foveros (8/1 -100%)
Foveros

8/1(-100%)
(4) Foveros 8/1, 14/1, respectable sixth of 16 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.6f, soft) 21 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
Never counted at Galway; balance of form is on softer ground.
LTO Selection:

15:40 Killarney Handicap Hurdle 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

WE'LLHAVEWAN got a big hike in the ratings for a decisive success at Ballinrobe in May and had a break before being unplaced in two outings at the Galway Festival. He wasn't beaten far when sixth of 20 over this trip on his first run at Ballybrit and gets in at the foot of the weights here. Au Fleuron is the choice of Jack Kennedy over Gordon Elliott's other runner Tullybeg who landed a valuable prize over fences at Ballinrobe earlier in the summer. The Crillon gelding has been disappointing in recent starts but his run in the conditional riders' handicap at Cheltenham in March was creditable and he should benefit from this drop in grade. Futurum Regem had a pipe-opener on the Flat recently when showing up well at Leopardstown and has no weight on his back. Below par last year, a return to the form he showed in late 2021 would see him involved and he'll relish this trip.

WE'LLHAVEWAN ran with credit in a pair of big-field handicaps at Galway at the beginning of the month and can provide the Willie Mullins yard with a second successive win in this contest. Stablemate Foveros is another who arrives on the back of a fair run at Galway and is second choice ahead of Shannon Glory, who should be spot on for this after a decent effort on the Flat on his recent reappearance.


15:50 Goodwood Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Sweet Reward (16/1 -14%)
Sweet Reward

16/1(-14%)
(3) Sweet Reward 16/1, Course winner who when taking 7-runner handicap over this trip at Epsom in July. Only seventh over this trip at Sandown since, though.
Course winner at 1m1f; made all at Epsom last month (1m2f); well held at Sandown since.
2
2nd (4) Graignes (1.75/1 +7%)
Graignes

1.75/1(+7%)
(4) Graignes 1.75/1, Back in his best form for a while, winning over 11f at Kempton in June and making all with plenty to spare at Sandown on Sunday. Escapes a penalty as that was an apprentice race. Likely to make a bold bid for the hat-trick.
Rated 110 at peak; revived since latest wind op and tongue tied; no penalty for latest win.
3
3rd (10) Lawn Ranger (11/1 +21%)
Lawn Ranger

11/1(+21%)
(10) Lawn Ranger 11/1, Front runner who landed another Windsor win 19 days ago but has a bit more on his plate off effectively 4 lb higher (1 lb out of weights) in this more competitive race.
Course winner at 1m1f; two 1m2f wins at Windsor this year; up in grade.
4
4th (1) Mr Professor (8/1 +6%)
Mr Professor

8/1(+6%)
(1) Mr Professor 8/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 9/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (9f, good to soft) 12 days ago.
All 3 wins as 2yo; down weights and in good form for new yard, close 2nd latest (1m1f).
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5th (5) Lucky Fifteen (1.5/1 +8%)
Lucky Fifteen

1.5/1(+8%)
(5) Lucky Fifteen 1.5/1, Completed a hat-trick in recent months (including C&D) and a further 7 lb rise doesn't look enough to stop him with his stable in flying form.
Progressive at 1m2f; needs a strong pace but still has scope for better.
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6th (8) Sir Laurence Graff (40/1 -21%)
Sir Laurence Graff

40/1(-21%)
(8) Sir Laurence Graff 40/1, Won an AW novice last autumn on his seventh and final outing for the Gosdens. Made a sound start for his new yard when fifth of 7 in a handicap at Newmarket last month but he will need improvement to defy a mark in the 80s.
1m2f AW winner as 2yo; creditable fifth on debut for new yard; fitting a hood could help.
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7th (9) Silastar (8/1 +50%)
Silastar

8/1(+50%)
(9) Silastar 8/1, Back-to-back handicap winner over this trip at Leicester and Sandown during the spring. Bit below that form when sixth at Kempton (11f) in June, hanging right. Given a bit of time since then.
Course form at 1m1f; never better than when winning latest two turf starts (soft/good).
LTO Selection:

15:50 Goodwood Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

LUCKY FIFTEEN has already been a terrific servant for connections this season and, despite a further 7lb rise, the four-timer looks very much on the cards on the back of another comfortable success at Ffos Las last month. A winner over C&D on his penultimate outing, the son of Lope De Vega is preferred to narrow Hamilton second Mr Professor and Graignes, who is out again quickly after scoring at Sandown on Sunday.

LUCKY FIFTEEN is improving at a rate of knots and could still be ahead of his mark so he's narrowly preferred to the revitalised Graignes, who is unpenalised for his ready Sandown success last weekend. Crack Shot may prove best of the remainder.

Lucky Fifteen still has potential but GRAIGNES has recaptured form with a vengeance and goes unpenalised for his recent Sandown win


15:55 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (10) Lezoo (1.75/1 +30%)
Lezoo

1.75/1(+30%)
(10) Lezoo 1.75/1, Won 4 of her 5 starts at 2 yrs, signing off with victory in the Cheveley Park here. Yet to fire in a couple of Group 1s this term, although poorly drawn in the Commonwealth Cup latest and takes a marked drop back in grade now. A return to form could be imminent.
2
2nd (3) Emaraaty Ana (4/1 +0%)
Emaraaty Ana

4/1(+0%)
(3) Emaraaty Ana 4/1, Group 1 winner over 6f in 2021 and placed in the Nunthorpe, Haydock Sprint Cup and Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint last season. Hasn't seen his 2 races out this term but was slow to come to hand last year and is the class act in the field. Good chance on these terms back from 9 weeks off.
3
3rd (6) Juan Les Pins (14/1 +36%)
Juan Les Pins

14/1(+36%)
(6) Juan Les Pins 14/1, Resurgent for current yard, back to winning ways in 6f handicap at Nottingham in June and fine third 9 days later in the Wokingham. Not so good in the Stewards' Cup latest and more needed up in grade.
4
4th (8) Shouldvebeenaring (8/1 +11%)
Shouldvebeenaring

8/1(+11%)
(8) Shouldvebeenaring 8/1, Five-time winner who upped his game when second in Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock in May. Not been in same form since, however, well held in the Hackwood last time. Others preferred.
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5th (9) Streets Of Gold (11/1 -10%)
Streets Of Gold

11/1(-10%)
(9) Streets Of Gold 11/1, Won all 5 starts at 2, including valuable sales races. Good placed efforts in Epsom listed event and the Jersey at Royal Ascot this term before flopping in the Bunbury Cup. Better than that and having been gelded since, could take a hand back sprinting.
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6th (1) Annaf (12/1 -71%)
Annaf

12/1(-71%)
(1) Annaf 12/1, Smart performer on the AW, completing 6f hat-trick in listed company at Lingfield in February. Ran his best race on turf when third in King's Stand at Royal Ascot and not seen to best effect twice since. Bit more needed to figure on these terms.
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7th (4) Flaming Rib (12/1 -60%)
Flaming Rib

12/1(-60%)
(4) Flaming Rib 12/1, Smart colt who kickstarted 2023 with victory in 6f Doha conditions event. Below par since though, weakening after halfway in the Wokingham 9 weeks ago. Others preferred.
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8th (2) Diligent Harry (6/1 -20%)
Diligent Harry

6/1(-20%)
(2) Diligent Harry 6/1, Dual winner over this trip on AW this year and ran a blinder when runner-up for a second time in the Hackwood at Newbury 5 weeks ago, headed close home. Should give it another good go.
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9th (5) Gorak (28/1 -12%)
Gorak

28/1(-12%)
(5) Gorak 28/1, Twice a winner in 7f handicaps during what has been a busy 2023. Not so good in the mud in the Stewards' Cup last time though and suspect he may find things happening a bit too quickly for him here.
LTO Selection:

15:55 Newmarket Listed (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Lezoo would be an obvious threat if recapturing her juvenile form, but the jury is still out on Ralph Beckett's charge after struggling in two appearances this season. With that in mind, it may pay to go with a more solid proposition in DILIGENT HARRY, who returned to form with a fine runner-up effort in the Hackwood Stakes at Newbury last month. Emaraaty Ana could also have a say in these calmer waters.

EMARAATY ANA could be set to peak in the final third of the year once again and has a great chance on these terms if anywhere near his best (placed in Group 1s last 3 starts in 2022). He looks the way to go although a solid case can be made for 3-y-o Lezoo, who also drops markedly in class after contesting the 1000 Guineas and Commonwealth Cup. Sprinting is her game and she could revive. Last year's winner Sam Maximus and Streets of Gold are also respected.

Both the standard setters Lezoo and Ana Emaraaty carry risk. FLAMING RIB has a more realistic opportunity this afternoon.


16:00 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Young Merlin (4.5/1 -80%)
Young Merlin

4.5/1(-80%)
(3) Young Merlin 4.5/1, Fairly useful Flat winner who is 2-2 in Southwell novice hurdles for this yard this summer. Looks on a workable mark for his handicap hurdle debut and there's likely more to come.
Has taken to hurdling with aplomb (2-2); could easily have more to offer now handicapping.
2
2nd (10) Very Excellent (40/1 -21%)
Very Excellent

40/1(-21%)
(10) Very Excellent 40/1, No showing in 2 hurdles outings for this yard over the winter but did win on the Flat at Beverley last month (only eighth at Ripon since).
Ran poorly on Flat latest; tailed off both hurdle starts for this yard; others preferred.
3
3rd (6) Well Educated (7.5/1 -7%)
Well Educated

7.5/1(-7%)
(6) Well Educated 7.5/1, Five-time winner over hurdles last year and shaped as if back in form when third of 11 at Bangor (19.5f, good) 22 days ago. Needs to build on that now.
Five wins last year but mostly in the doldrums since; cheekpieces quickly discarded again.
4
4th (4) Call Me Rocky (8.5/1 -55%)
Call Me Rocky

8.5/1(-55%)
(4) Call Me Rocky 8.5/1, Failed to win over hurdles in Ireland but won his first 2 outings (maiden/handicap) for this yard last month. Possible excuses when well held in the mud here last month and might get back on track after a break.
Easy to forgive well-beaten run last time; previously won first two starts for this yard.
5th
5th (9) Gavin (9/1 -29%)
Gavin

9/1(-29%)
(9) Gavin 9/1, Landed a Fakenham selling handicap on his final start for Joe Ponting and notched 2 quick Ffos Las wins for his current yard. Latest Bangor run was disappointing but no surprise were he to bounce straight back.
Fifth in Summer Hurdle but beat only one home at Bangor last time.
6th
6th (1) Glorious Zoff (5/1 -50%)
Glorious Zoff

5/1(-50%)
(1) Glorious Zoff 5/1, Rejuvenated following a breathing operation, winning 2m Warwick handicap in May. Remained in form since (third in competitive event at Market Rasen latest) and should go well again.
Consistent; fine third of 12 in the Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen; thereabouts again.
7th
7th (5) Vocal Duke (8/1 +50%)
Vocal Duke

8/1(+50%)
(5) Vocal Duke 8/1, C&D winner. Hasn't fired in 3 outings this summer but his mark has come down as a result. A revival wouldn't be a surprise.
Slipping in the weights and shaped a bit better last time; interesting for local yard.
8th
8th (8) Calevade (3.5/1 +56%)
Calevade

3.5/1(+56%)
(8) Calevade 3.5/1, Has shown a real liking for this place this summer, winning 2 C&D handicaps and a creditable third of 8 last month. Likely to be in the shake-up again.
Third here five weeks ago but this is a stronger contest; more required off the same mark.
9th
9th (2) For Pleasure (8/1 -14%)
For Pleasure

8/1(-14%)
(2) For Pleasure 8/1, Free-going front runner who took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 11 to Glorious Zoff in handicap at Warwick in May but pulled up at Newton Abbot since. Cheekpieces are reached for on the back of that.
Formerly tough and game; recent runs have left much to be desired; now wears cheekpieces.
10th
10th (7) Calum Gilhooley (40/1 -21%)
Calum Gilhooley

40/1(-21%)
(7) Calum Gilhooley 40/1, Bangor winner for Graeme McPherson in 2021. Off 2 years before coming in last of 5 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (2m, good) 32 days ago. Lots to prove.
Tailed off after a long absence at Southwell; dropped 4lb but not especially appealing.
LTO Selection:

16:00 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

French Flat recruit Young Merlin, unbeaten in two Southwell novice hurdles since joining Amy Murphy, is bound to have his supporters as hid bids for a hat-trick. However, he was made to work harder than expected last time and his opening mark could be high enough on easier ground. The consistent Glorious Zoff looks a viable alternative but preference is for CALL ME ROCKY, who had looked firmly on the upgrade before stumbling and sustaining an overreach in his hat-trick bid here last time.

YOUNG MERLIN looks on a feasible opening handicap mark in this sphere, particularly with further progress likely, and can stretch his unbeaten hurdle record to 3. Glorious Zoff and Calevade, who has done very well here this summer, head the dangers.


16:05 Curragh Maiden 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(10) Rocking Tree (80/1 -300%)
Rocking Tree

80/1(-300%)
(10) Rocking Tree 80/1, Once-raced gelding. 18/1, seventh of 13 in maiden at this course (7f, good) on debut 14 days ago. Open to improvement.
Never really got involved when beaten a dozen lengths here over 7f a fortnight ago.
1
1st (12) Tamrat (12/1 -20%)
Tamrat

12/1(-20%)
(12) Tamrat 12/1, Foaled February 13. Invincible Spirit colt. Dam, 10.7f winner, half-sister to top-class winner up to 13f (won Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud) Youmzain and high-class 7f/1m winner (won Lockinge) Creachadoir. Holds Group 1 entry.
National Stakes entrant out of half-sister to Group 1 winners Youmzain and Creachadoir.
2
2nd (7) Ortelius (5/1 -67%)
Ortelius

5/1(-67%)
(7) Ortelius 5/1, Foaled March 22. $1,100,000 yearling, Justify colt. Half-brother to minor winners in US by Curlin and Quality Road. Holds big-race entries. Likely type.
Cost $1.1million as a yearling; family of multiple Group 1 US turf winner Rushing Fall.
3
3rd (11) Starliner (6.5/1 -95%)
Starliner

6.5/1(-95%)
(11) Starliner 6.5/1, Once-raced colt. Third of 7 in maiden at Down Royal (7f, good to soft, 7/2) on debut 29 days ago. Should improve.
Group 2 entrant was close third over 7f at Down Royal; fair bit more required in this.
4
4th (13) Taraj (20/1 -67%)
Taraj

20/1(-67%)
(13) Taraj 20/1, Foaled April 24. Churchill colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Eriskay. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Nostrum out of smart 1¼m/10.3f winner Mirror Lake. Holds Group 2 entry.
Holds a Group 2 Beresford Stakes entry; from a family the trainer has done well with.
5th
5th (6) Ocean Conquest (2.25/1 +10%)
Ocean Conquest

2.25/1(+10%)
(6) Ocean Conquest 2.25/1, Promising type. 11/2, fourth of 9 in maiden at this course (7f, soft) on debut 35 days ago, clear of rest. Trainer going well. May well do better.
3l off subsequent Group 2 Futurity winner Henry Longfellow over 7f here five weeks ago.
6th
6th (2) House Of Aviz (3/1 +54%)
House Of Aviz

3/1(+54%)
(2) House Of Aviz 3/1, Once-raced colt. 6/1, fifth of 18 in maiden at this course (6f, good) on debut 57 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Trainer going well. Open to progress.
Fifth of 18 to stablemate Mountain Bear here over 6f on Derby weekend; this trip will help.
7th
7th (4) Masoun (66/1 -32%)
Masoun

66/1(-32%)
(4) Masoun 66/1, Once-raced colt. Eleventh of 13 in maiden (28/1) at this course (7f, good) on debut 14 days ago. Trainer going well.
Out the back when unfancied over 7f here a fortnight ago; Coen stays loyal.
8th
8th (9) Rapid Mission (6/1 +50%)
Rapid Mission

6/1(+50%)
(9) Rapid Mission 6/1, Once-raced colt. 9/1, seventh of 13 in maiden at this course (7f, good) on debut 56 days ago. Yard in good form. Likely to improve.
Slowly away when 9l seventh of 13 behind classy City Of Troy here; could improve a bundle.
9th
9th (5) Natural Ruler (33/1 -32%)
Natural Ruler

33/1(-32%)
(5) Natural Ruler 33/1, Foaled February 19. Ten Sovereigns colt. Half-brother to 1¼m-1¾m winner Shut Up And Dance. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Hawkesbury out of smart winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner) Nahoodh.
Ten Sovereigns newcomer is a half-brother to 1m2f-1m6f winner; stable jockey on Masoun.
10th
10th (8) Pandion Power (80/1 -400%)
Pandion Power

80/1(-400%)
(8) Pandion Power 80/1, Once-raced gelding. Fourth of 9 in maiden at Dundalk (8f, 20/1) on debut 11 days ago. Trainer going well. Should progress.
Third Murtagh-trained runner; 20s, fair start when 9l fourth at Dundalk earlier this month.
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11th (3) Killeaney Bear (33/1 +0%)
Killeaney Bear

33/1(+0%)
(3) Killeaney Bear 33/1, Foaled March 12. €20,000 yearling, Kodi Bear colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Nightcliff. Dam, 7f/1m winner, half-sister to useful 6f winner Flash Gordon.
Kodi Bear colt cost E20,000 as a yearling; half-brother to useful 7f 2yo winner Nightcliff.
12th
12th (1) Aisling Oscar (200/1 +0%)
Aisling Oscar

200/1(+0%)
(1) Aisling Oscar 200/1, Twice-raced gelding. Twentieth of 23 in maiden at this course (6f, good to soft, 100/1) 6 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
Out the back in first two starts; gets a mark after this.
LTO Selection:

16:05 Curragh Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Aidan O'Brien has dominated this race in recent years, which means that House Of Aviz and Ortelius both merit the utmost respect. That said, OCEAN CONQUEST was only three lengths behind the recent Futurity winner Henry Longfellow on debut here last month and the son of Time Test could be hard to stop if improving for that experience. Starliner is another with strong form claims following his promising racecourse bow at Down Royal, while Tamrat completes the shortlist.

OCEAN CONQUEST pulled clear of the rest when fourth in a strong maiden here 5 weeks ago and sets a high standard. Ortelius makes plenty of appeal on paper so must be respected, while Starliner is also a likely contender having gone close at Down Royal on debut.

Plenty of interest will surround Ortelius but OCEAN CONQUEST made a pleasing start here and can put that experience to good use


16:10 York Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(3) King's Lynn (12/1 +14%)
King's Lynn

12/1(+14%)
(3) King's Lynn 12/1, Landed Group 2 Temple Stakes in the early stages of last season and has since posted several creditable efforts in defeat. Rare below-par run in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time but he's the sort to bounce back.
Flopped in the Stewards' Cup but this season's best handicap form gives him claims.
1
1st (5) Summerghand (5.5/1 +8%)
Summerghand

5.5/1(+8%)
(5) Summerghand 5.5/1, Grand servant to connections who won Ayr Gold Cup 12 months ago. Back in top form of late and failed by just a head in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon a week ago. Player with usual visor back on in his bid to repeat last year's win.
Last year's winner; rattled home for 2nd last week; up 5lb and stall 20 perhaps not ideal.
1
1st (14) Albasheer (7/1 +50%)
Albasheer

7/1(+50%)
(14) Albasheer 7/1, Useful winner at 2yrs for Owen Burrows. Lightly raced since but he has shaped better than the bare result in big handicaps on his last three runs, eighth in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time. Very much one to consider off a 2 lb lower mark.
Ability not in question but he can be the architect of his own downfall; down in weights.
3
3rd (1) Ehraz (10/1 +29%)
Ehraz

10/1(+29%)
(1) Ehraz 10/1, Smart sprinter who has ran close to his best with blinkers added when fifth in Group 3 Hackwood at Newbury and third in Listed event at Chester on his last two starts. Should be thereabouts back in handicap company.
Classy on his day but he's into a competitive race for his handicap debut.
4
4th (19) The Big Board (25/1 -56%)
The Big Board

25/1(-56%)
(19) The Big Board 25/1, Much improved in 2023 and bagged her third win at Ascot in July. Only thirteenth of 14 there last time but she can bounce back now. Lively outsider returned to 6f.
Flopped last time but she'd been in fine form beforehand; one of four for the yard.
5th
5th (7) Fresh (14/1 -17%)
Fresh

14/1(-17%)
(7) Fresh 14/1, Very useful winner who has got back to his best of late at Ascot, fifth in Wokingham at the Royal meeting before coming in 11th in the International when raced on unfavoured far side. Yet another who can't be discounted.
Ascot regular who has run with credit the last twice; 6f here might be a bit sharp for him.
6th
6th (20) Temple Bruer (33/1 -32%)
Temple Bruer

33/1(-32%)
(20) Temple Bruer 33/1, Successful at Doncaster and Newmarket in June and not disgraced when fourth of 18 in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon 7 days ago. One for the shortlist eased 1 lb.
Return to forecast faster ground will help but this race may be a shade too competitive.
7th
7th (11) Lethal Levi (8/1 +43%)
Lethal Levi

8/1(+43%)
(11) Lethal Levi 8/1, Yet to score this term but has posted some good efforts in defeat, fifth in 7f Newmarket handicap 14 days ago. Merits consideration with cheekpieces back on.
Has drawn a blank in 2023 but retains all his ability; cheekpieces return; solid contender.
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8th (15) The Green Man (8/1 +33%)
The Green Man

8/1(+33%)
(15) The Green Man 8/1, Is enjoying an excellent season and scored over C&D in June. Posted another good effort here when third of 15 to Aberama Gold last month so must enter calculations.
Firmly on the up in recent months and conditions should suit him well; each-way shout.
9th
9th (13) Mr Wagyu (9/1 +10%)
Mr Wagyu

9/1(+10%)
(13) Mr Wagyu 9/1, Admirable sprinter who got back on track when fourth of 27 to Aberama Gold in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood 21 days ago. This C&D winner can go well again off the same mark.
Has drawn a blank this year but several good runs, including at Goodwood latest; contender.
10th
10th (12) Tactical (25/1 +11%)
Tactical

25/1(+11%)
(12) Tactical 25/1, Group-class in his pomp when in the care of Andrew Balding, but he has failed to make an impact on all three starts for new connections this season, having a wind op/cheekpieces on before coming in 21st in Goodwood's Stewards' Cup last time. Others are more persuasive.
Below best in his three runs for new stable; today's ground is more suitable than latest.
11th
11th (10) King Of Bavaria (80/1 -142%)
King Of Bavaria

80/1(-142%)
(10) King Of Bavaria 80/1, Scored at Windsor in May but below form since, beating only one in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon a week ago. Others appeal more.
5f winner off this mark in May but struggled since, markedly so at Ripon last week.
12th
12th (16) Mondammej (28/1 -27%)
Mondammej

28/1(-27%)
(16) Mondammej 28/1, Useful gelding but he arrives on a lengthy losing run and has been below form on his last 4 outings. It's easy to look elsewhere.
Below his best at this track the last twice; others look stronger.
13th
13th (6) Mums Tipple (8/1 +50%)
Mums Tipple

8/1(+50%)
(6) Mums Tipple 8/1, Largely consistent sort in 6f/7f handicaps and he posted a good fourth in Royal Ascot's Wokingham. Run best ignored (raced in unfavoured centre) in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time so needs considering.
Conditions no problem and his Wokingham fourth brings him right into the reckoning.
14th
14th (4) Gale Force Maya (8/1 +20%)
Gale Force Maya

8/1(+20%)
(4) Gale Force Maya 8/1, 3-time C&D winner who posted another solid effort when ¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Believing in Listed race at Pontefract (6f, good) 6 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. In the mix.
Good C&D record and better than she showed on Sunday; could bounce back with a big run.
15th
15th (2) Anthem National (66/1 -136%)
Anthem National

66/1(-136%)
(2) Anthem National 66/1, Very good 1¼ lengths second of 10 to Commanche Falls in listed race at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) 55 days ago on his final run for Joseph O'Brien. Much respected for his new yard.
2nd in Listed race at the Curragh 8 weeks ago; sold 210,000gns; tough task off new mark.
16th
16th (9) Aberama Gold (6/1 +20%)
Aberama Gold

6/1(+20%)
(9) Aberama Gold 6/1, Dual winner for Keith Dalgleish in June and has taken his form to another level for his new yard with further 6f success at York and in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood. Up another 5 lb but he can't be taken lightly in his current mood.
Flourishing for new yard, following C&D win with Stewards' Cup glory; major player.
17th
17th (17) Bosh (25/1 -14%)
Bosh

25/1(-14%)
(17) Bosh 25/1, C&D juvenile winner who has shown some useful form in a light campaign since. Returns from 13 months off here so others appeal more on this occasion.
Returns from a 415-day absence in a hot race; gelded; others much safer.
LTO Selection:

16:10 York Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Aberama Gold arrives here seeking a hat-trick after wins over C&D and most recently over 6f at Glorious Goodwood and he can offer another bold bid today, but having been raised a further 5lb, he may be susceptible to some better treated rivals, such as MR WAGYU. John Quinn's charge is 5lb better off with that rival today and he can avenge that two and a half length defeat. Last year's winner Summerghand looks sure to go close, while The Green Man is also noted.

SUMMERGHAND signalled he is ready to go in again when just failing to get up in the Great St Wilfrid a week ago and can follow up his success here 12 months ago with his usual visor now refitted having been left off at Ripon. Archie Watson's Albasheer hasn't enjoyed the rub of the green of late and could emerge as the chief threat to David O'Meara's grand veteran, although a good case can also be made for the handily-weighted Orazio, Stewards' Cup hero Aberama Gold and C&D scorer The Green Man.

Lethal Levi can go well with headgear added but the return to a sound surface can see MR WAGYU get off the mark for the year.


16:15 Killarney Maiden Chase 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Captain Conby (1.38/1 +31%)
Captain Conby

1.38/1(+31%)
(3) Captain Conby 1.38/1, Useful hurdler. Below form twelfth of 19 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16f, good to soft, 16/1) 23 days ago. Makes chase debut. Respected.
Flashes of smart hurdle form and a major player in this company on chase debut.
2
2nd (5) Great Bear (2/1 +69%)
Great Bear

2/1(+69%)
(5) Great Bear 2/1, Useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Cork in July. 20/1, respectable twelfth of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16f, good) 22 days ago. Makes chase debut. Yard having good spell.
Three Flat wins and his hurdle form is up there in this company; likely contender.
3
3rd (10) Hope Des Blins (11/1 -10%)
Hope Des Blins

11/1(-10%)
(10) Hope Des Blins 11/1, Fair chaser. Twenty runs since last win in 2022. 11/1, respectable third of 7 in novice chase at Roscommon (16.4f, soft) 18 days ago.
The most experienced of these over fences but made it 0-12 last time; vulnerable again.
4
4th (9) Walnut Beach (5.5/1 -83%)
Walnut Beach

5.5/1(-83%)
(9) Walnut Beach 5.5/1, Fairly useful chaser. 15/2, respectable third of 7 in novice chase at Galway (18.2f, good to soft) 25 days ago. The one to beat.
Second in first two chases and was never going to live with Sharjah in latest at Galway.
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5th (11) Rebel Rose (8.5/1 +29%)
Rebel Rose

8.5/1(+29%)
(11) Rebel Rose 8.5/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Roscommon in June. Fifth of 9 in novice chase (11/4) at Tramore (21.7f, soft) on debut over fences 6 days ago. Down in trip. Should progress.
After jumping well she dropped out on last week's chase debut at Tramore.
6th
6th (7) Mastermacblack (66/1 +34%)
Mastermacblack

66/1(+34%)
(7) Mastermacblack 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Possibly amiss when pulled up in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Wexford (20.4f, soft) 15 days ago, beaten some way out. Makes chase debut.
Lightly raced but 20-1 when pulled up on his recent handicap debut over hurdles.
|F|
|F| (4) Garrybello (12/1 +25%)
Garrybello

12/1(+25%)
(4) Garrybello 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Fourth of 7 in novice chase at Roscommon (16.4f, soft, 5/1) on debut over fences 18 days ago. Should have more to offer.
Made a bad mid-race mistake on his chase debut at Roscommon, for which he was only 5-1.
|PU|
|PU| (6) Just For Yuse (125/1 -25%)
Just For Yuse

125/1(-25%)
(6) Just For Yuse 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Last of 10 in claimer at Laytown (7f, 14/1). Off 11 months. Makes chase debut. First run for yard after leaving T. G. McCourt. Below form on last hurdle outing.
Tailed off in a Laytown claimer (Flat) when last seen nearly a year ago.
LTO Selection:

16:15 Killarney Maiden Chase 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

CAPTAIN CONBY didn't quite live up to expectations over hurdles but still showed a high level of ability and can make a winning start over fences. A dual winner at Punchestown, Dusty Sheehy's charge ran creditably in competitive handicaps at that venue last term and went well for a long way when sixth in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham. Keith Donoghue is an ideal jockey to guide him around over the larger obstacles. Henry de Bromhead starts off Flat-breds Annexation and Great Bear over fences and both merit respect. The former was the higher-rated of the pair over hurdles and was second to an in-form rival at Downpatrick recently, while Great Bear, a winner on the Flat at this venue, landed a maiden at Cork on his penultimate start. Walnut Beach, narrowly beaten on his second chase start at Tipperary last month, ran as well as could be expected when third to Sharjah at Galway and his experience will be an asset.

WALNUT BEACH has some pretty useful form over fences and is the percentage call, although Henry de Bromhead has a good record in this race and his chase newcomer Annexation could pose a big threat if taking to this new discipline. Captain Conby is another who could have a part to play if he can translate anything like his hurdle ability to fences.


16:25 Goodwood Handicap (Class 3) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Lihou (3.5/1 +42%)
Lihou

3.5/1(+42%)
(5) Lihou 3.5/1, 4 wins from 12 runs this year. Not seen to best effect when 4½ lengths fifth of 12 to Lord Riddiford in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 20/1) 25 days ago, shuffled back 2f out. No surprise to see a better showing.
Hampered at crucial stage when fifth to Lord Riddiford over C&D; unlikely to be far away.
2
2nd (6) Angle Land (7.5/1 +6%)
Angle Land

7.5/1(+6%)
(6) Angle Land 7.5/1, 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Latest win over C&D in May. 18/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to soft) 30 days ago, not seen to best effect raced alone on near side. Still, he does need to step up on recent efforts if he's to figure here.
Latest win came over C&D off this mark; not at best recently but there have been excuses.
3
3rd (9) Four Adaay (5/1 +17%)
Four Adaay

5/1(+17%)
(9) Four Adaay 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Newmarket in June. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (9/1) at Newbury (5.2f, good) 7 days ago. Mark is steadily easing again but others appeal a little more here.
Consistent; should give her running again but others appeal as likelier winners.
4
4th (4) Hierarchy (12/1 +40%)
Hierarchy

12/1(+40%)
(4) Hierarchy 12/1, Useful 6f winner for Hugo Palmer but yet to reach same heights in handful of starts for present stable, always behind when eighth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (6f) 4 weeks ago. Blinkers refitted now.
Never dangerous this term; tumbling in the weights but excuses are wearing thin.
5th
5th (7) Faustus (5/1 -25%)
Faustus

5/1(-25%)
(7) Faustus 5/1, Latest win at Brighton in August. 3/1, good second of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 5 days ago, no extra late on. This tougher back up in grade but he's clearly thriving at present.
Running well at present and no obvious reason why he won't be thereabouts again.
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6th (1) Lord Riddiford (2.5/1 +0%)
Lord Riddiford

2.5/1(+0%)
(1) Lord Riddiford 2.5/1, 4-time C&D winner who was revived for a return to this venue when landing 12-runner C&D handicap 25 days ago, forging clear final 1f. That race has worked out well and he's a live player again from 7 lb higher mark.
Gained fourth C&D win at the Glorious meeting last month; up 7lb but the one to beat again.
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7th (8) A Pint Of Bear (8.5/1 +61%)
A Pint Of Bear

8.5/1(+61%)
(8) A Pint Of Bear 8.5/1, Enjoyed a productive 2021 campaign but he missed whole of last year and understandably looked rusty on belated return when last of 11 at Thirsk (5f) in May. Absent again since and this should reveal more.
Last of 11 on return from lengthy absence in May; can only be watched after another break.
LTO Selection:

16:25 Goodwood Handicap (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

This could go the way of recent distance runner-up FAUSTUS. He gets to compete off the same mark and, given Connor Planas knocks 3lb off the five-year-old's back, he is fancied to make a return to winning ways. Glamorous Breeze is not without a chance following a decent third at Ascot last month, while Lord Riddiford, a four-time C&D winner, and Angle Land are others to consider.

LORD RIDDIFORD has often saved his best for this track, forging clear when bagging a fourth C&D success at the start of the month. That race has thrown up winners subsequently and he can go well again from a 7 lb higher mark. Glamorous Breeze and Lihou are a couple of others to consider.

All eyes will be on LORD RIDDIFORD (nap) who has a near-flawless record here and can follow up an easy win at the Glorious meeting.


16:28 Redcar Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (11) Jewel Maker (8/1 -14%)
Jewel Maker

8/1(-14%)
(11) Jewel Maker 8/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 15/2) 11 days ago. Each-way claims.
Well down the weights; has not been sufficiently threatening to suggest an imminent win.
2
2nd (5) Blueflagflyinghigh (5/1 +38%)
Blueflagflyinghigh

5/1(+38%)
(5) Blueflagflyinghigh 5/1, Winner at Ripon in June. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 9/1) 18 days ago, slowly away. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Won at Ripon in June; not so good since but his AW fourth last time was respectable.
3
3rd (6) Busby (50/1 -150%)
Busby

50/1(-150%)
(6) Busby 50/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Newcastle (10.2f) 28 days ago. Something to find on form.
Only the odd bit of turf form (latest from April 2022) gives him a chance.
4
4th (1) Tarbaan (5/1 -11%)
Tarbaan

5/1(-11%)
(1) Tarbaan 5/1, Returned to form when good third of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Figures off a handy mark and is one for shortlist.
Career-low turf mark when close 3rd of nine over 1m2f on good at Newmarket on latest start.
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5th (8) Havana Party (16/1 -100%)
Havana Party

16/1(-100%)
(8) Havana Party 16/1, Latest win at Ayr in June. Ninth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) 10 days ago, having to pick way through. Not out of things.
Two good runs before not so hot ten days ago when he wasn't ridden nearly so prominently.
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6th (7) Iron Sheriff (20/1 -43%)
Iron Sheriff

20/1(-43%)
(7) Iron Sheriff 20/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 12 runs this year. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 11/1) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Three wins this May/June; 7th when back to AW latest but that was in line with AW form.
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7th (9) Langton Wold (7.5/1 +6%)
Langton Wold

7.5/1(+6%)
(9) Langton Wold 7.5/1, Run creditably in defeat this term, latest when third of 10 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) 10 days ago, nearest finish. Likely to be in mix again.
Promising third of ten at Beverley (1m2f), running on after getting in the clear too late.
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8th (4) Val Bassett (16/1 -100%)
Val Bassett

16/1(-100%)
(4) Val Bassett 16/1, Shaped better than distance beaten when fourth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Thirsk (12f, heavy) 21 days ago, finding test too much. Visor on 1st time. Warrants respect.
Ex-French; no serious impact in his six runs for new stable; tries headgear first time.
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9th (3) Freak Out (4/1 -33%)
Freak Out

4/1(-33%)
(3) Freak Out 4/1, Won back-to-back handicaps at Beverley (both 9.9f) earlier this summer and was only narrowly foiled in hat-trick bid at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) 15 days ago. Big player off same mark here.
Front-running efforts on last three starts brought two wins and a short-head defeat.
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10th (10) Willard Creek (10/1 +50%)
Willard Creek

10/1(+50%)
(10) Willard Creek 10/1, Last of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Yet to trouble the judge this season.
Has dropped down the weights but for good reason and he needs to turn things around.
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11th (2) Award Dancer (4.5/1 +50%)
Award Dancer

4.5/1(+50%)
(2) Award Dancer 4.5/1, Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (8f, good to firm, 10/1) 14 days ago. Up in trip. Claims on best form.
Latest start was a step back in the right direction but he needs to take another.
LTO Selection:

16:28 Redcar Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

The consistent FREAK OUT makes the most compelling case in the field and he is fancied to go one better than his second over the extended 1m4f at Musselburgh last time. Gemma Tutty's charge was only just collared late on that occasion and, back over 1m2f - a distance he has already won over twice over this season, he can get his head back in front. Tarbaan runs off the same mark as his one-and-a-half-length defeat when third over 1m2f at Newmarket, and joins Langton Wold on the shortlist.

TARBAAN has been given a chance by the handicapper and signalled a return to form at Newmarket earlier this month. He can land the spoils. Freak Out arrives in top form and is feared most, whilst Val Bassett can also make his presence felt.


16:32 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 7f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Dark Thirty (4/1 +20%)
Dark Thirty

4/1(+20%)
(1) Dark Thirty 4/1, Likeable sort who resumed winning ways at York (7f) in May and plenty of solid efforts in defeat since, probably find testing conditions too much when fourth at Goodwood (7f) 24 days ago. No surprise to see a better showing.
Fine third here two starts ago and heavy ground probably didn't suit at Goodwood last time.
2
2nd (5) Kimnkate (8/1 -167%)
Kimnkate

8/1(-167%)
(5) Kimnkate 8/1, Hasn't looked back since blinkered, posting a career-best effort when gaining fourth career success over C&D 15 days ago. Steps up in class now but she did that readily.
Made it four wins for the summer with recent C&D victory; 6lb rise may not stop her.
3
3rd (7) Ararat (3/1 +14%)
Ararat

3/1(+14%)
(7) Ararat 3/1, Showed improved form when shedding maiden tag in a C&D handicap in June. Not in quite the same form when fourth at Chester (7f) 7 days later but given more of a break ahead of this and he may yet have more to offer.
Won over C&D in June then failed to settle at Chester; no surprise to see a bold bid.
4
4th (6) Waiting All Night (3.5/1 +50%)
Waiting All Night

3.5/1(+50%)
(6) Waiting All Night 3.5/1, Has drawn a blank since his debut win last May but went close to adding to his tally when runner-up over C&D 2 starts back. Shade disappointing when seventh of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f) since but likely type to bounce back.
Below par at Yarmouth but twice went close prior to that and is not written off.
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5th (2) Mustajaab (11/1 -38%)
Mustajaab

11/1(-38%)
(2) Mustajaab 11/1, Well-bred colt who got back on the up when making a winning return at Southwell (7f) in May. Below that level next 2 starts but better effort equipped with blinkers when fourth of 8 in C&D handicap 3 weeks ago.
Respectable fourth over C&D three weeks ago but needs something extra today.
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6th (3) Kiaraad (3.2/1 +4%)
Kiaraad

3.2/1(+4%)
(3) Kiaraad 3.2/1, Built on encouraging debut run when taking 7-runner Beverley maiden (7.4f) in June. Done nothing wrong in defeat since, best effort yet when second in a C&D handicap 21 days ago, collared final 50 yds. Remains low mileage and he's not out of things.
Second over C&D three weeks ago on handicap debut and open to further improvement.
LTO Selection:

16:32 Newmarket Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

This could go the way of the recent C&D runner-up KIARAAD, who could have more to offer off 3lb higher. The son of Havana Grey is taken to get the better of Remarkable Force following his third over this distance at Sandown most recently. Kimnkate has been consistent of late and is another to consider following a comfortable victory, albeit off a 6lb lower mark, over C&D last time out.

Having run a fine race when third in a strong 3-y-o handicap on his penultimate start, DARK THIRTY may have found conditions too testing when fourth at Goodwood (7f) 24 days ago. Proven at this trip and boasting a likeable attitude, he can make a bold bid with the quicker surface here a plus. The thriving Kimnkate and Waiting All Night are others to consider.

The highly progressive filly KIMNKATE is the pick, having made it four wins for the summer when scoring over C&D last time.


16:36 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Cuzco Du Mathan (11/1 +45%)
Cuzco Du Mathan

11/1(+45%)
(3) Cuzco Du Mathan 11/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France but hasn't shown much in a handful of appearances for present yard, again safely held over this C&D in June. Visor replaces cheekpieces now.
Maiden who hasn't offered a great deal since arriving from France.
2
2nd (7) Solway Molly (6.5/1 +0%)
Solway Molly

6.5/1(+0%)
(7) Solway Molly 6.5/1, Modest bumper winner who offered more than previously over hurdles when runner-up at Perth (16.2f) 41 days ago. Less exposed than most and one to consider back up in trip.
Second of five behind a revitalised winner over 2m at Perth last month.
3
3rd (5) Pateen (4/1 +75%)
Pateen

4/1(+75%)
(5) Pateen 4/1, Resumed winning ways at Hexham (16.2f) in May and has remained in good order since, sixth of 14 at Market Rasen last time. This C&D scorer can give another good account.
Not that consistent but competitive on occasions this year and possibilities.
4
4th (10) Coeur Aimant (1.25/1 +55%)
Coeur Aimant

1.25/1(+55%)
(10) Coeur Aimant 1.25/1, Off 12 months/had breathing op before posting good second for her new yard (formerly with Barbara Butterworth) when second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 46 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Player off an unchanged mark.
Second after a layoff at Uttoxeter and has much less to prove than some.
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5th (6) For Three (16/1 +52%)
For Three

16/1(+52%)
(6) For Three 16/1, Successful twice for James Ewart in summer of 2021. Largely below par since joining this yard so others make more appeal.
Third at Southwell in April but nowhere since then and others are more likely.
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6th (8) Edmond Dantes (18/1 -500%)
Edmond Dantes

18/1(-500%)
(8) Edmond Dantes 18/1, Back on track after a wind op when second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good) 62 days ago. Must enter calculations nudged up 1 lb.
Unable to repel the 14yo veteran Snowed In when returning to form at Hexham.
|F|
|F| (2) Ask Bob (6/1 -9%)
Ask Bob

6/1(-9%)
(2) Ask Bob 6/1, 100/1, seventh of 14 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (16f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Back up in trip for his handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer in this sphere. Check the betting.
Modest maiden but Irish yard is always respected and this is his first handicap.
|PU|
|PU| (9) Cast In Grey (25/1 -25%)
Cast In Grey

25/1(-25%)
(9) Cast In Grey 25/1, Modest maiden hurdler for Graeme McPherson. Off 25 months before coming in ninth of ten in handicap hurdle at Bangor (23f, good) 22 days ago. Needs to show a lot more.
Tailed off at Bangor (2m7f) on her return from a long absence and hard to be confident.
|PU|
|PU| (12) Big Arthur (40/1 +39%)
Big Arthur

40/1(+39%)
(12) Big Arthur 40/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f) 108 days ago. This poor maiden has lots on her plate from 5 lb out of the handicap on her return.
Maiden who has achieved nothing in his handicaps over hurdles; 5lb out of the weights.
|PU|
|PU| (1) Wicklow Flyer (50/1 +0%)
Wicklow Flyer

50/1(+0%)
(1) Wicklow Flyer 50/1, Winner of a Bellewstown claimer on final start for Gordon Elliott last August but she has offered precious little since, including for current connections.
Well beaten on all three starts for new stable this season.
LTO Selection:

16:36 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Having displayed a liking for this track when a runner-up here last summer, COEUR AIMANT ran equally well on his first start for almost a year when second in the mud at Uttoxeter last month. The Lizzie Quinlan-trained gelding is entitled to improve for that run and this looks a real chance to notch a first win, although Solway Molly and Edmond Dantes weren't far away either on their latest starts, while Ask Bob catches the eye on his handicap bow.

Lots of these arrive with a question mark against them so this looks a good opportunity for COEUR AIMANT to build on his promising debut Uttoxeter second for Lizzie Quinlan and get off the mark. Edmond Dantes is feared most having got back on track when runner-up at Hexham, with unexposed duo Solway Molly and Ask Bob also in the mix.

A chance is taken on ROGUE MISSION, a handicap debutant who was good enough to win over 1m2f on the Flat.


16:40 Curragh Group 3 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Opera Singer (1/1 +43%)
Opera Singer

1/1(+43%)
(3) Opera Singer 1/1, Promising individual. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner at Leopardstown in July. Excellent second of 11 in minor event at this course (7f, good, 11/2) 14 days ago. Trainer going well. Leading contender.
Won a maiden over this trip at Leopardstown, seemed to find 7f just a bit sharp last time.
2
2nd (1) Brilliant (3.2/1 -7%)
Brilliant

3.2/1(-7%)
(1) Brilliant 3.2/1, Promising type. Winner at Leopardstown in July. Good 1¼ lengths third of 6 to Warnie in listed race at Tipperary (7.4f, soft, 5/1) 15 days ago. Stable in good form. Ought to go close.
Maiden win and Listed third have both come on soft ground but should handle better going.
3
3rd (2) Kalispera (8/1 -14%)
Kalispera

8/1(-14%)
(2) Kalispera 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 80/1, 4½ lengths third of 8 to Vespertilio in Debutante Stakes at this course (7f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Yard in good form. Well in the mix.
Still a maiden but Group 2 third in the Debutante Stakes makes her a leading contender.
4
4th (6) Straya (33/1 +18%)
Straya

33/1(+18%)
(6) Straya 33/1, Once-raced maiden. 22/1, fifth of 13 in maiden at Gowran (7f, good) on debut 10 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress.
Looked ready for a longer trip when fifth of 13 in a 7f maiden on debut, this is ambitious.
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5th (7) Vive Veuve (66/1 -136%)
Vive Veuve

66/1(-136%)
(7) Vive Veuve 66/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in minor event (33/1) at this course (7f, good) on debut 14 days ago. Lots more needed in this company.
Showed a degree of inexperience over 7f here first time out, safely held by Opera Singer.
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6th (5) Shelaka (3.5/1 -75%)
Shelaka

3.5/1(-75%)
(5) Shelaka 3.5/1, Tongue strap on, won 11-runner maiden (16/1) at Tipperary (7.4f, soft) on debut 15 days ago, cosily. Stable in good form. Should have more to offer.
Made a very promising debut when winning at Tipperary, smart filly in the making.
LTO Selection:

16:40 Curragh Group 3 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Kalispera defied big odds to finish third in the Debutante Stakes here last Saturday and is likely to be thereabouts with a similar performance. Shelaka left the impression that there was much more to come when winning at Tipperary on her debut and she merits respect, along with the Aidan O'Brien-trained Opera Singer, though her stablemate BRILLIANT is preferred. The daughter of Gleneagles kept on well when third, despite being short of room, in a Listed contest 15 days ago and this half-sister to Alcohol Free can come into her own now sent over the mile.

Aidan O'Brien looks to hold a strong hand here and his improving Justify filly OPERA SINGER is fancied to edge out stablemate Brilliant in an intriguing Group 3 contest. Kalispera is another with better days ahead of her who needs considering along with the unexposed Shelaka.

Two of these have won at the main expense of Andromeda. Tipperary scorer SHELAKA is preferred to Leopardstown winner Opera Singer


16:45 York Listed (Class 1) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(2) Baheer (5/1 +9%)
Baheer

5/1(+9%)
(2) Baheer 5/1, Mehmas colt who came on plenty for debut when off the mark at Newbury (6f, good to firm). Decent fourth to Big Evs in Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood (5f, heavy) 24 days ago and could resume progress back on better ground.
Soft ground taxed him in the Molecomb, behind Purosangue; still of interest.
1
1st (4) Inquisitively (6/1 +29%)
Inquisitively

6/1(+29%)
(4) Inquisitively 6/1, Travelled best when worn down close home starting out over 6f at Windsor and confirmed that promise when an excellent third of 23 to Big Evs in listed Windsor Castle Stakes (18/1) at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) 66 days ago. Likely more to come starting out for new yard.
Showed plenty of promise for Ollie Sangster, third in the Windsor Castle latest.
2
2nd (7) Purosangue (2.25/1 -38%)
Purosangue

2.25/1(-38%)
(7) Purosangue 2.25/1, Made an impressive racecourse bow when making all in novice at Haydock (5f, good to firm) in June and similar form when fifth in July Stakes at Newmarket. Big improvement when just failing in Group 3 at Goodwood (heavy) since and sets a clear standard on that run.
Went close in the Molecomb dropped back to 5f; top on the figures; respected.
3
3rd (8) Sketch (12/1 -9%)
Sketch

12/1(-9%)
(8) Sketch 12/1, Looked useful when scoring by 5 lengths on 6f Newbury debut. Fast tracked to the Richmond at Goodwood (soft) 12 days later on the back of that but was well held. Worth another chance.
Soft surface was likely to blame for Richmond flop; won well on debut.
4
4th (1) Alabama (5.5/1 +27%)
Alabama

5.5/1(+27%)
(1) Alabama 5.5/1, Still a maiden but was fifth of 23 in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot before going close in listed events at Tipperary/the Curragh. Sure to be in the mix again.
Useful maiden who appears to have a race of this nature in him; shortlisted.
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5th (6) Mon Na Slieve (5.5/1 +45%)
Mon Na Slieve

5.5/1(+45%)
(6) Mon Na Slieve 5.5/1, Exceed And Excel colt who fetched plenty at the Breeze-Ups so no surprise he knew exactly what was required to make a winning debut in C&D novice (firm, 17/2). Better than the distance beaten suggests in Norfolk at Royal Ascot since (second home on the wrong side) and remains with potential.
Better than bare result in the Norfolk; interesting back at scene of debut win.
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6th (5) Markakol (40/1 -122%)
Markakol

40/1(-122%)
(5) Markakol 40/1, Starspangledbanner colt who stepped up on his debut effort when winning 5f Newcastle novice but found out in better company since.
Finished behind a couple of these rivals in the Molecomb; opposed.
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7th (3) Cover Point (11/1 +8%)
Cover Point

11/1(+8%)
(3) Cover Point 11/1, Soldier's Call colt who left debut well behind when just edged out at Musselburgh 2 weeks ago. Surely has more to offer still and not taken lightly.
Solid effort at Musselburgh last time and can improve further; possibilities.
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8th (9) World Of Darcy (18/1 -50%)
World Of Darcy

18/1(-50%)
(9) World Of Darcy 18/1, Made a perfect start and some good efforts in defeat upped in grade since, including when 2½ lengths third of 10 in listed race at Deauville (5f, soft) 21 days ago. Others have more potential, however.
Has performed well in some notable races but needs to find extra.
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9th (11) Make It Easy (40/1 -21%)
Make It Easy

40/1(-21%)
(11) Make It Easy 40/1, Progressed again to get off the mark at the third attempt in a 5f Catterick maiden in July, pulling clear of a subsequent winner. Upped in grade and failed to pick up on much softer ground than previously at Goodwood since. Plenty to find.
May still have more to offer but has a lot to find on ratings.
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10th (10) Boardroom (28/1 -27%)
Boardroom

28/1(-27%)
(10) Boardroom 28/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning 11-runner maiden at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 21 days ago but big step forward is required.
Both starts on soft, winning latest; forecast faster surface is an unknown.
LTO Selection:

16:45 York Listed (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Purosangue (second) had the beating of BAHEER (fourth) in the Molecomb at Goodwood earlier this month. However, the latter travelled into contention smoothly that day and was perhaps blunted by the deteriorating ground conditions. Back on a sounder surface, the son of Mehmas is fancied to reverse that form. Third in the Windsor Castle, Inquisitively should be thereabouts with the consistent Alabama. Sketch and Cover Point are just two more to consider.

PUROSANGUE only just failed to peg back Big Evs in the Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood and that is by far the best form on offer. Inquisitively and Mon Na Slieve both shaped better than the distance beaten suggests at Royal Ascot and they head the dangers.

Molecomb runner-up PUROSANGUE holds particularly strong claims. Inquisitively is second choice ahead of Alabama.


16:50 Killarney Maiden Chase 23f - 2 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Salvador Ziggy (1/1 +0%)
Salvador Ziggy

1/1(+0%)
(1) Salvador Ziggy 1/1, Promising individual. Four wins from 7 runs last season. Career best when winning 7-runner minor event chase at Tramore (21.6f, heavy, 4/7) 8 days ago, forging clear. Looks a potenitally useful recruit to this sphere.
145-rated hurdler is 2-2 chasing and stiffest task yet but could well be up to it.
2
2nd (3) Toss Again (0.8/1 +51%)
Toss Again

0.8/1(+51%)
(3) Toss Again 0.8/1, Useful chaser. Two wins from 6 runs last season. Career best when winning 17-runner handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, good, 11/2) 22 days ago, driven out. Further progress likely and he's a major player.
Impressive Galway Blazers winner with ground still in his favour; big player.
LTO Selection:

16:50 Killarney Maiden Chase 23f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

The Gordon Elliott-trained SALVADOR ZIGGY can maintain his unbeaten record over fences by completing the hat-trick. Easily the best of these over hurdles, the seven-year-old showed that he was good enough to compete on the biggest stage when runner-up in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham in March. Since switching his attention to chasing, the gelding has impressed with two thoroughly professional efforts. It will take a smart novice to lower his colours at this early stage of the season. Toss Again was rated 20lb below Salvador Ziggy over flights but has looked a much better horse over fences in two starts to date. He, too, has a perfect record to protect as he bids for win number three. Solness, who has yet to finish outside the first two in five starts over fences, is entitled to make his presence felt.

TOSS AGAIN and Salvador Ziggy are both 2-2 over fences and will likely hold their own in graded company in due course. The latter was again impressive at Tramore recently and is not passed over lightly, but Toss Again belied his inexperience in this sphere when landing a valuable, big-field handicap chase at the Galway Festival and is marginally preferred. This is by no means a straight duel, though, with Solness also entitled to respect on the back of a creditable effort in a Grade 3 novice.


16:55 Goodwood Handicap (Class 4) 14f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Zealandia (4/1 +0%)
Zealandia

4/1(+0%)
(4) Zealandia 4/1, 7/2, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Chester (12.3f, good) 56 days ago, running on. On a fair mark and appears to be coming to the boil now, so big player.
More to prove on softer than good; unraced beyond 1m4f but it may now be worth a go.
2
2nd (1) Nathanael Greene (1.8/1 +28%)
Nathanael Greene

1.8/1(+28%)
(1) Nathanael Greene 1.8/1, Useful handicapper who has contested his fair share of competitive events and shaped as if ahead of his mark when third at Haydock last time, going for home too soon. Makes most appeal.
His two runs on a sound surface this term (on good to firm here and on good) are a concern.
3
3rd (3) Prince Alex (5.5/1 +50%)
Prince Alex

5.5/1(+50%)
(3) Prince Alex 5.5/1, Useful at best for Tom Dascombe and, while latest effort at Haydock was disappointing, would come as no surprise if he bounces back starting out for a shrewd stable.
Showed something on penultimate start and is now another 3lb lower; has left Tom Dascombe.
4
4th (6) Dancing Harry (16/1 -33%)
Dancing Harry

16/1(-33%)
(6) Dancing Harry 16/1, Below form when last seen in this sphere and just modest efforts over hurdles since. Hard to make a solid case for back from 6 months off.
Won last June off today's mark; four ordinary shows over hurdles; off since February.
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5th (2) He's A Latchico (3.5/1 +36%)
He's A Latchico

3.5/1(+36%)
(2) He's A Latchico 3.5/1, Two hurdle wins at the start of the summer and better than ever when comfortably completing a hat-trick back on the Flat at Sandown (1¾m) last month. Found it tough in heavy ground over C&D 3 weeks ago but should return to form.
Won well at Sandown July (1m6f, good); well beaten off this 9lb higher mark on heavy here.
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6th (8) Ravens Ark (7/1 -27%)
Ravens Ark

7/1(-27%)
(8) Ravens Ark 7/1, On an appealing mark and put up two creditable efforts prior to a laboured one at Newmarket last time. Return to this track should suit, so he's hard to rule out.
No win since May 2022; twice 2nd before tailed off latest; cheekpieces could boost him.
LTO Selection:

16:55 Goodwood Handicap (Class 4) 14f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

There wasn't much to separate Ravens Ark (second) and Vaynor (third) over C&D in June and both are likely to be thereabouts again. However, NATHANAEL GREENE has been running consistently well all season without getting his head in front and looks to have been found an ideal opportunity by William Haggas. He went off 11/4 when fourth behind subsequent Ascot Gold Cup winner Courage Mon Ami over C&D in May, and that form reads well in the context of this handicap.

NATHANAEL GREENE shaped like the best horse at the weights for most of the way at Haydock last time and he's worth a chance to confirm that promise. Zealandia is really hitting form and ranks as the main threat ahead of Captain Kane.

On good going, this could be where VAYNOR strikes for the first time this season, with Zealandia feared most on his step up in trip.


16:59 Redcar Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Spanish Rock (0.83/1 +49%)
Spanish Rock

0.83/1(+49%)
(4) Spanish Rock 0.83/1, €18,000Y, £36,000 2-y-o. Half-brother to numerous winners, including 6f winner Mustallib and 2-y-o 6f winner Boston Rocker, both useful. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Promising third of 9 in novice at Ripon (6f, good to soft, 4/1) on debut 18 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress and leading claims.
Made a promising debut when third at Ripon and he should know more this time; respected.
2
2nd (1) Showhound (2.75/1 +0%)
Showhound

2.75/1(+0%)
(1) Showhound 2.75/1, Left debut well behind when winning 7-runner maiden at Ayr (6f, good) 14 days ago. Should improve again so needs considering under a penalty.
Battled well to score at Ayr and he sets the standard under a penalty here; key player.
3
3rd (2) Ingleby Archie (8/1 -78%)
Ingleby Archie

8/1(-78%)
(2) Ingleby Archie 8/1, €26,000 2-y-o, James Garfield colt. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). 17/2, third of 11 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on debut 10 days ago, not knocked about. May well do better.
Made a promising start when third at Beverley and he's open to progress upped in trip.
4
4th (6) Gundogan (28/1 -100%)
Gundogan

28/1(-100%)
(6) Gundogan 28/1, Foaled April 30. 7,000 gns yearling, Territories gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 1¼m Estepona Sun. Dam unraced.
Has fair standard to aim at on debut and he could be one for further down the line.
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5th (8) Stash The Cash (12/1 +0%)
Stash The Cash

12/1(+0%)
(8) Stash The Cash 12/1, Twice-raced maiden. 20/1, fourth of 9 in novice at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 18 days ago.
Showed promise at Ripon last time but he needs another major step forward here.
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6th (3) Ottoman Force (25/1 -150%)
Ottoman Force

25/1(-150%)
(3) Ottoman Force 25/1, Foaled January 20. 28,000 gns foal, 30,000 gns 2-y-o, Land Force colt. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 5f winner), sister to useful 5f winner Prince of Lir.
Has plenty of speed in his good pedigree and he needs checking in market.
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7th (5) Arlington (11/1 -38%)
Arlington

11/1(-38%)
(5) Arlington 11/1, Washington DC gelding. Half-brother to 6f winner Ayasha and 2-y-o 6f winner Armageddon. Dam maiden (raced only at 5f/6f). 33/1, third of 10 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on debut 10 days ago. Likely to improve.
Showed ability at Beverley but he needs plenty of improvement on this step up in trip.
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8th (9) Clionia (66/1 -65%)
Clionia

66/1(-65%)
(9) Clionia 66/1, Foaled March 29. The Last Lion filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Tyke. Dam, winner up to 5.5f (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to very smart 2-y-o 6f winner (Phoenix Stakes, and stayed 1m) Lucky Vega.
Has a striking pedigree and yard has had a 2yo winner recently; one to keep an eye on.
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9th (11) Three Sixty (100/1 -150%)
Three Sixty

100/1(-150%)
(11) Three Sixty 100/1, Foaled March 24. Postponed filly. Dam winner up to 7.4f (including at 2 yrs).
Yard 0-10 with juveniles this term and she looks a longer-term prospect..
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10th (10) Spin Off (80/1 -300%)
Spin Off

80/1(-300%)
(10) Spin Off 80/1, Foaled April 10. Postponed filly. Closely related to useful 2-y-o 5f/5.7f winner Tardis. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs).
Yard 0-23 with 2yos this season and is best watched on debut.
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11th (7) Nobility Blue (40/1 -60%)
Nobility Blue

40/1(-60%)
(7) Nobility Blue 40/1, 15,000 gns yearling, Calyx gelding. Closely related to smart 1m winner Lord Campari and half-brother to 6f winner Charleston Belle. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). 28/1, seventh of 10 in novice at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) on debut 52 days ago.
28-1 at Thirsk last month and he dropped out before finishing a remote seventh of ten.
LTO Selection:

16:59 Redcar Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

SPANISH ROCK made a very pleasing start to his career when third over 6f at Ripon on his racecourse debut and he wouldn't have to improve too much to get off the mark at the second time of asking. Showhound shed his maiden tag in willing fashion over 6f at Ayr last time and he rates as the biggest danger, while Ingleby Archie should also have a part to play.

SPANISH ROCK showed plenty to work on when third in a Ripon novice and the 5 lb he receives from penalised-winner Showhound may prove decisive. Ingleby Archie is another to consider having made a promising start at Beverley.

The vote goes to SPANISH ROCK, who was an eyecatching third behind a useful rival at Ripon and should know much more this time.


17:03 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Above (5.5/1 +54%)
Above

5.5/1(+54%)
(1) Above 5.5/1, Hasn't won for a while and only eighth of 9 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good) 52 days ago on his final run for Stuart Williams. More needed for his new yard.
Disappointing this year but down in weights; drops to 5f for first time on stable debut.
2
2nd (8) Foreseeable Future (8/1 -60%)
Foreseeable Future

8/1(-60%)
(8) Foreseeable Future 8/1, Arrives on a hat-trick after recent 5f wins at Thirsk and Musselburgh. Up another 5 lb but he's firmly in the picture once more.
Four wins this season and a 5lb rise for last time shouldn't prevent another big run.
3
3rd (3) Dandy Dinmont (4.5/1 +25%)
Dandy Dinmont

4.5/1(+25%)
(3) Dandy Dinmont 4.5/1, 3-time winner last season. Yet to score this term but holding his form well, fifth of 16 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Can go well again.
Several good placed efforts this year and he should be on the premises once again.
4
4th (4) Speedacus (10/1 -25%)
Speedacus

10/1(-25%)
(4) Speedacus 10/1, Dual 5f scorer this year, latest at Doncaster in July. Below-form fifth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort.
Two 5f wins in a lower grade this summer; looks vulnerable at this level.
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5th (9) Stone Of Destiny (9/1 +0%)
Stone Of Destiny

9/1(+0%)
(9) Stone Of Destiny 9/1, Untrustworthy individual. 9/1, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 9 days ago, nearest finish. Thirty four runs since his last win in 2020, however.
Ability not in doubt but he's hard to win with and remains opposable.
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6th (7) Saaheq (16/1 +20%)
Saaheq

16/1(+20%)
(7) Saaheq 16/1, Two-time 5f winner at Chelmsford City in the spring. Only eleventh of 16 at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago so needs to get back on track.
Two AW wins this year; form has dipped the last twice but the handicapper is relenting.
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7th (10) Tallulah Myla (11/1 -57%)
Tallulah Myla

11/1(-57%)
(10) Tallulah Myla 11/1, Arrives in decent nick, tongue strap on when fourth of 6 to Straits of Moyle in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Not the easiest of rides but no forlorn hope.
Not kicked on from her Chelmsford win as may have been expected; others stronger.
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8th (6) Rogue De Vega (22/1 -214%)
Rogue De Vega

22/1(-214%)
(6) Rogue De Vega 22/1, Winner at Chelmsford City (5f) in May. Took keen hold when only tenth on her handicap debut at Wolverhampton (6f) last month so not written off back at the minimum trip.
Unexposed 3yo; promise in 5f novices but failed to fire on h'cap debut (6f) latest.
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9th (5) Straits Of Moyle (7.5/1 -150%)
Straits Of Moyle

7.5/1(-150%)
(5) Straits Of Moyle 7.5/1, Ended a losing run in 6-runner handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Stuck to his task well there so very much one to consider for his new yard despite taking a 3 lb rise.
Off the mark for new yard at Yarmouth ten days ago; up in class but comes here in form.
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10th (2) Cooperation (4/1 +50%)
Cooperation

4/1(+50%)
(2) Cooperation 4/1, Resumed winning ways at Thirsk in May but he arrives below par, only twelfth of 17 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good) 7 days ago. Others appeal more.
Of interest on this year's best but form has dipped of late; returns to 5f.
LTO Selection:

17:03 Newmarket Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Foreseeable Future can do little wrong of late and the hat-trick seeking eight-year-old is fancied to be in the mix, despite a step up in class. However, STRAITS OF MOYLE took a step forward when securing a game win over this distance at Yarmouth last time out and he looks the one to beat. Rogue De Vega disappointed on his handicap debut on the all-weather last month and could bounce back on his return to turf.

STRAITS OF MOYLE displayed a good attitude when getting back to winning ways at Yarmouth so looks the way to go here having made an excellent start to life for Robert Cowell. Hat-trick seeking Foreseeable Future rates the obvious threat, with consistent duo Dandy Dinmont and Tallulah Myla appealing as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

Northern raiders Dandy Dinmont and FORESEEABLE FUTURE can fight this out with the latter taken to complete a hat-trick.


17:06 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) Mr Rumbalicious (16/1 -45%)
Mr Rumbalicious

16/1(-45%)
(7) Mr Rumbalicious 16/1, Showed a bit of promise in juvenile hurdles in late 2022 and has been successful twice on the level since. First run since leaving Alan King and local yard has an excellent record at this track.
Dual 2m AW winner; modest efforts over hurdles; possible improver on handicap/stable debut.
2
2nd (6) Fathers Advice (5/1 +75%)
Fathers Advice

5/1(+75%)
(6) Fathers Advice 5/1, Maiden who filled runners-up spot in handicaps at Ayr/Newcastle in March (both at 2m). Subsequent efforts at Perth have been underwhelming but the handicapper has relinquished his grip a little more.
0-16 over hurdles; runner-up twice in March, but not as good since; bit to prove now.
3
3rd (2) Nadim (1.38/1 +8%)
Nadim

1.38/1(+8%)
(2) Nadim 1.38/1, Improved model switched to handicaps this summer, again equipped with cheekpieces when completing quick-fire hat-trick at Worcester (20f) in July. Been given more of a break ahead of this and respected back down in trip.
Has improved for cheekpieces, winning last three; 3lb rise for last win; strong chance.
4
4th (4) Chancer Dancer (7/1 -27%)
Chancer Dancer

7/1(-27%)
(4) Chancer Dancer 7/1, Irish raider who bettered previous efforts when second at Hexham (20f) in June. Shaped better than bare result at Uttoxeter next time but she does need to shrug off a lesser effort at Downpatrick on her latest outing 44 days ago.
0-9; good 2nd over 2m4f in June; lesser efforts since; drop to 2m1f no concern.
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5th (5) Bentham (6.5/1 +46%)
Bentham

6.5/1(+46%)
(5) Bentham 6.5/1, Thirty one runs since last win in 2020. 7/1, couldn't build on previous promise for present yard when fourth behind Ambassador in handicap at Uttoxeter (15.7f) 4 weeks ago.
Ex-Irish; fair efforts behind Ambassador at Uttoxeter on last two starts; more needed.
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6th (8) Torbellino (7/1 +79%)
Torbellino

7/1(+79%)
(8) Torbellino 7/1, Fair handicapper on Flat who ran disappointingly in that sphere prior to another below par display in a mares' handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.7f) 4 weeks ago. Needs to leave that well behind to figure.
Three Flat wins at up to 1m4f; poor form in both handicap hurdles; others appeal more.
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7th (3) Iolani (12/1 -71%)
Iolani

12/1(-71%)
(3) Iolani 12/1, Veteran who belatedly proves he still has something to offer when third in a C&D handicap in June. Underperformed both starts on the level subsequently but since switched yards ahead of return to hurdles and bounce back not ruled out.
Six-time hurdle winner; fair 3rd over C&D last time; poor on Flat since; each-way chance.
|PU|
|PU| (9) Solway Staree (28/1 -75%)
Solway Staree

28/1(-75%)
(9) Solway Staree 28/1, Little show in 3 bumpers/pair of novice hurdles, well held in third at Perth (16.2f) for the latest of them 25 days ago. Goes handicapping now off a basement mark but would need to see more before becoming of interest.
Modest form in bumpers and when third in two novice hurdles; may improve on h'cap debut.
LTO Selection:

17:06 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

NADIM continues to go from strength to strength, winning his last three starts, and he may still be ahead of the handicapper, despite an added 3lb. Mr Rumbalicious has won a couple of races on the Flat since his most recent effort over hurdles and he is of interest for his new connections, although the hat-trick seeking Ambassador may be the bigger danger with his jockey's 10lb claim.

A winner on his final start for Martin Keighley in July, AMBASSADOR picked up where he left off to make a winning debut for his present yard back at Uttoxeter 4 weeks ago, despite seemingly doing the bare minimum when hitting the front. Up only 2 lb for that success, he gets the nod to complete the hat-trick, with Nadim, who arrives in search of the 4-timer, rating the chief threat. Mr Rumbalicious, on debut for the Moffatt team, and Iolani are others to consider.

Despite having won his last three races NADIM (nap) is still on a feasible mark and is taken to complete a four-timer.


17:10 Curragh Group 3 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Letsbefrankaboutit (2/1 +33%)
Letsbefrankaboutit

2/1(+33%)
(4) Letsbefrankaboutit 2/1, €40,000 yearling, €240,000 2-y-o. Half-brother to 3 winners, including Moojim (2-y-o 5f winner) and 2-y-o 5f winner Lady Ayresome. 11/8 and tongue strap on, very promising third of 16 in C&D maiden (good) on debut 13 days ago, first home in group. Good prospect, sure to improve. Leading claims.
Best of nine in near-side group when third on debut in C&D maiden, winners preferred.
2
2nd (5) Mansa Musa (7.5/1 +6%)
Mansa Musa

7.5/1(+6%)
(5) Mansa Musa 7.5/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, won 13-runner maiden at Goodwood (6f, good to soft, 20/1) 25 days ago, showing a good attitude. More needed again raised in grade but could be up to it.
Sixth behind Buyin Buyin on debut, excellent winning effort at Goodwood with tongue-tie.
3
3rd (2) Chandigah (12/1 +14%)
Chandigah

12/1(+14%)
(2) Chandigah 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 15 in maiden (13/2) at this C&D (good) 14 days ago, no match for winner (good second in Thursday's Lowther). This is tougher.
Still a maiden, twice runner-up at this venue, likely to find a few too good at this level.
4
4th (6) Mountain Bear (2.5/1 +9%)
Mountain Bear

2.5/1(+9%)
(6) Mountain Bear 2.5/1, C&D winner in June. 11/1, good 1¼ lengths third of 9 to Haatem in Vintage Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Plenty about him and obvious chance here for all he'll want further in time.
Beat Chandigah in C&D maiden, good third on the more recent of two Group 2 runs in Britain.
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5th (10) Do It With Style (5/1 -25%)
Do It With Style

5/1(-25%)
(10) Do It With Style 5/1, C&D winner. Very good 2 lengths third of 8 to Kairyu in Anglesey Stakes at this course (6.3f, soft, 14/1) 35 days ago, running on. Got to be respected.
Three runs at Pattern level since debut C&D win, solid chance judged on Anglesey third.
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6th (1) Buyin Buyin (10/1 -25%)
Buyin Buyin

10/1(-25%)
(1) Buyin Buyin 10/1, Lightly-raced winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 12 lengths seventh of 8 to Kairyu in Anglesey Stakes at this course (6.3f, soft, 11/2) 35 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
Two wins, found things too demanding in the Group 3 Anglesey Stakes here five weeks ago.
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7th (9) Bella Colombia (28/1 -75%)
Bella Colombia

28/1(-75%)
(9) Bella Colombia 28/1, Won 12-runner maiden (25/1) at Dundalk (6f) on debut 11 days ago, overcoming inexperience. This is a big step up but she's open to improvement.
Looked raw but still managed to win on debut at Dundalk, faces a quick rise in class.
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8th (7) Sturlasson (50/1 -79%)
Sturlasson

50/1(-79%)
(7) Sturlasson 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 2¾ lengths sixth of 9 to Asean in listed race at this course (5f, good to soft, 40/1) 6 days ago, running on.
No improvement since second here in March on debut, behind G'Day Mate here last Saturday.
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9th (8) The Caribbean (25/1 -56%)
The Caribbean

25/1(-56%)
(8) The Caribbean 25/1, Winner at Fairyhouse in July. 4/5, second of 4 in minor event at Naas (5f, soft) 19 days ago. Mountain Bear stronger of the Ballydoyle pair.
Struggled in the Anglesey Stakes, officially rated 16lb behind stablemate Mountain Bear.
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10th (3) G'day Mate (18/1 -80%)
G'day Mate

18/1(-80%)
(3) G'day Mate 18/1, Thrice-raced winner. 2¼ lengths fifth of 9 to Asean in listed race (9/1) at this course (5f, good to soft) 6 days ago. 6f will suit and he could go well.
Won a 5f Bellewstown maiden, found wanting in a 5f Listed race here last Sunday.
LTO Selection:

17:10 Curragh Group 3 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Aidan O'Brien has a tremendous record in this race, winning five of the last 10 renewals, and MOUNTAIN BEAR looks the clear pick of his duo this time around. A C&D maiden winner, he left behind a moderate effort in the July Stakes at Newmarket when a good third in the Group 2 7f Vintage Stakes at Glorious Goodwood and shaped as though he will relish the return to this trip now eased in class. He is just preferred to Letsbefrankaboutit, who represents last year's winning trainer/jockey combination and the speedily-bred Sioux Nation colt should have more to offer after shaping with plenty of promise in third on his recent introduction over this track and trip. G'day Mate and Do It With Style are also in with a shout.

LETSBEFRANKABOUTIT was a real eye-catcher on his recent debut here, sent off favourite and winning the race on his side by a big margin. He's sure to progress and could improve past Vintage third Mountain Bear and open his account. G'Day Mate and Do it With Style are respected also.

Having picked up useful experience in contesting two Group 2 races in Britain, MOUNTAIN BEAR may have the winning of this


17:15 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Reminder (5.5/1 -38%)
Reminder

5.5/1(-38%)
(5) Reminder 5.5/1, Thrice-raced winner. C&D winner. Good second of 8 in minor event at this C&D (firm, 10/11) 55 days ago, clear of rest. Makes handicap debut. Open to more progress.
Has solid C&D form in novices and looks an interesting handicap debutante.
2
2nd (1) Under The Twilight (7/1 +30%)
Under The Twilight

7/1(+30%)
(1) Under The Twilight 7/1, Latest win at Salisbury in June. 12/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, heavy) 21 days ago so needs to get back on track.
Went up 12lb for her last win and struggled since, albeit under softer conditions.
3
3rd (7) Amazonian Dream (12/1 +25%)
Amazonian Dream

12/1(+25%)
(7) Amazonian Dream 12/1, Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good, 33/1) 19 days ago. Solid claims.
Decent efforts in defeat here last twice on good and good to soft; needs a bit more.
4
4th (6) Buccabay (7/1 +30%)
Buccabay

7/1(+30%)
(6) Buccabay 7/1, Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Chepstow (6.1f, good) 16 days ago. One for the shortlist.
Well handicapped on his peak form and getting back on faster ground should be a positive.
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5th (10) Penguin Island (14/1 +13%)
Penguin Island

14/1(+13%)
(10) Penguin Island 14/1, Winner at Chepstow in July. 11/2, respectable third of 6 in handicap at this course (5.1f, good) 19 days ago. Not dismissed.
Only 1-13 but recent efforts are among her best and the return to 6f shouldn't harm.
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6th (2) Havana Pusey (11/1 -38%)
Havana Pusey

11/1(-38%)
(2) Havana Pusey 11/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Nottingham in May. Last of 6 in handicap (5/1) at Ascot (6f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Something to find on form.
Ground too soft last time; she had been progressing, including near miss on handicap debut.
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7th (4) Dashing Dick (4.5/1 +10%)
Dashing Dick

4.5/1(+10%)
(4) Dashing Dick 4.5/1, Won 11-runner handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm, 12/1) 15 days ago, always holding on. Can give another good account.
First run at 6f for ages when winning at Newmarket and showed plenty of speed.
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8th (11) Just A Spark (22/1 -83%)
Just A Spark

22/1(-83%)
(11) Just A Spark 22/1, 4 wins from 11 runs this year. Latest win at Newmarket in June. 10/3, seventh of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort.
Four-time winner but this mark leaves no margin for error; no show last time.
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9th (3) As If By Chance (6/1 -50%)
As If By Chance

6/1(-50%)
(3) As If By Chance 6/1, C&D winner. Career best when idling winner of 11-runner handicap (12/1) at Nottingham (6.1f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Has good chance on form.
Exposed and it was a Class 5 he won last time at Nottingham; 5lb higher for this.
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10th (9) Absolutelyflawless (33/1 -106%)
Absolutelyflawless

33/1(-106%)
(9) Absolutelyflawless 33/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in May. 9/1, only sixth of 8 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, good) 56 days ago so needs to bounce back.
Capable sprinter but below par when last seen two months ago.
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11th (8) Prospering (10/1 +0%)
Prospering

10/1(+0%)
(8) Prospering 10/1, Winner at Ascot in May. 7/1, creditable 1¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Dashing Dick in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Can go well again.
Did all his best work late on behind Dashing Dick at Newmarket (6f) 15 days ago.
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12th (12) Premiere Beauty (10/1 -25%)
Premiere Beauty

10/1(-25%)
(12) Premiere Beauty 10/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap (3/1) at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Needs considering despite 4 lb rise.
Some choppy waters this season but came good again with a bit in hand at Lingfield.
LTO Selection:

17:15 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

PREMIERE BEAUTY has been given a 4lb rise for a comfortable success at Lingfield a fortnight ago and there appears to be no reason to suggest why she won't go close again. The unexposed Reminder looks an obvious threat having won her maiden over C&D in June and is now having her first taste of handicap company, while Penguin Island is fancied to appreciate a return to 6f.

A few with chances but Nigel Tinkler's AS IF BY CHANCE looked to have something left in the locker when scoring at Nottingham so edges the vote. Reminder is less exposed and rates a big threat now going into handicaps for the first time, with Premiere Beauty and Amazonian Dream two more who can have a say in a competitive handicap.

Any number could win this but HAVANA PUSEY appeals as a 3yo with more to offer and her run on soft ground last time should be forgotten.


17:20 York Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Astro King (3.33/1 +49%)
Astro King

3.33/1(+49%)
(1) Astro King 3.33/1, Ended time with Sir Michael Stoute on a downer but gelded following 2022 campaign and has performed well in 2 of his 3 starts for new connections this year. Near miss in the C&D John Smith's Cup last time was one of his best efforts yet and merits serious consideration with William Buick booked.
Nearly landed the John Smith's Cup over C&D six weeks ago; strong contender.
2
2nd (8) Oviedo (5.5/1 +39%)
Oviedo

5.5/1(+39%)
(8) Oviedo 5.5/1, Landed the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar (1¼m, good) in May before hanging violently left when down the field in the Hampton Court at Royal Ascot. Back on track when third in listed company at Newbury but he was pretty keen (not for the first time) and will need to settle better here.
Successful in the Zetland Gold Cup on sole handicap attempt; interesting.
3
3rd (3) Haunted Dream (3/1 +50%)
Haunted Dream

3/1(+50%)
(3) Haunted Dream 3/1, Enhanced good AW strike rate when scoring at Chelmsford in April and has since posted a string of cracking efforts in strong turf handicaps, including when runner-up at Glorious Goodwood (1¼m, good to soft) last time. Big player despite going up 3 lb for that.
Ties in with Astro King on John Smith's Cup running; consistent; solid claims.
4
4th (5) Killybegs Warrior (16/1 +11%)
Killybegs Warrior

16/1(+11%)
(5) Killybegs Warrior 16/1, Got off the mark for 2023 in 12-runner handicap at Newmarket (1¼m, good) last month, proving ¾-length too strong for Obelix. However, struggled off this 5 lb higher mark at Glorious Goodwood and it's probably best to look elsewhere.
Won at Newmarket on penultimate start; faces harder task off 5lb higher.
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5th (11) Obelix (7.5/1 +25%)
Obelix

7.5/1(+25%)
(11) Obelix 7.5/1, Fairly useful 1m juvenile winner who posted his best effort when ¾-length second of 12 to Killybegs Warrior last month at Newmarket (1¼m, good). That form isn't working out particularly well, though, and an even bigger effort will be needed here off this 3 lb higher mark.
Good second to Killybegs Warrior at Newmarket; could well build on that effort.
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6th (18) Loyal Touch (28/1 +0%)
Loyal Touch

28/1(+0%)
(18) Loyal Touch 28/1, Won a Carlisle novice and Kempton nursery (both 1m) as a juvenile. Not discredited in 3 appearances this time round but, at the same time, he hasn't shown enough to suggest that he'll be up to winning a handicap of this nature.
Combination of return to 1m2f and first-time headgear may spark extra.
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7th (13) Have Secret (8/1 -14%)
Have Secret

8/1(-14%)
(13) Have Secret 8/1, Improved with each start last year, winning 2 nurseries, and has continued on the up this term too, making the frame in a trio of top 3-y-o handicaps. Bumped into a Group-class performer at Glorious Goodwood (1¼m, soft) last time and he's high on the shortlist.
Consistent in notable 3yo handicaps this term; may well have a nice prize in him.
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8th (17) Innse Gall (33/1 -50%)
Innse Gall

33/1(-50%)
(17) Innse Gall 33/1, Made it 5 wins from 29 career starts when accouting for 6 rivals at Ayr (1¼m, good) a fortnight ago. That represented a career-best but will need to scale new heights if he's to follow up in this stronger handicap off a 4 lb higher mark.
Won at Ayr two weeks ago; proving consistent; could go well.
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9th (10) Marie's Diamond (25/1 +11%)
Marie's Diamond

25/1(+11%)
(10) Marie's Diamond 25/1, It's now 29 runs since his last win in 2021 and while he proved that plenty of ability remains when going close over C&D in May, his 3 subsequent efforts have been knowhere near as good.
Went close over C&D at the Dante meeting; duck eggs the last twice.
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10th (9) Masekela (40/1 -43%)
Masekela

40/1(-43%)
(9) Masekela 40/1, Successful twice as a 2-y-o, including in listed company, and was a fine fourth in last year's Epsom Derby. However, he hasn't shown much spark so far this year and hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces/wind op helping to spark a return to form.
Combination of wind surgery and first-time headgear needs to help.
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11th (12) Box To Box (8.5/1 +29%)
Box To Box

8.5/1(+29%)
(12) Box To Box 8.5/1, Landed a third Chester success of his career in June. Has found just one too strong both starts since, including over this C&D last time, and it would be no surprise to see him feature prominently once again.
Won at Chester in June; solid second over C&D last time; not dismissed.
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12th (16) Eeetee (33/1 -50%)
Eeetee

33/1(-50%)
(16) Eeetee 33/1, Bagged handicaps at Haydock and Redcar during the spring and one of his 2 victories last year was gained over this C&D. By no means disgraced back here last time but this is a much deeper race.
Consistent results since Redcar success but now goes back up in class.
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13th (14) Postmark (80/1 -142%)
Postmark

80/1(-142%)
(14) Postmark 80/1, Dual Flat winner last summer and opened account over hurdles at Newbury (16.3f) in February. Hasn't posed much of a threat in 3 starts since resuming in this sphere in June, though, and he looks up against it.
Held by a couple of these rivals on John Smith's Cup form here last time.
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14th (15) Thundering (18/1 +18%)
Thundering

18/1(+18%)
(15) Thundering 18/1, Went close in a big-field handicap off a 6 lb higher mark over 1½m at this meeting last year. However, he hasn't come close to matching that level of form since and now finds himself with a fair bit to prove.
Good second over 1m4f here last year but was in better form at the time.
LTO Selection:

17:20 York Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

The unexposed three-year-old Obelix was beaten just under a length behind Killybegs Warrior on his latest outing, but he gets a 2lb pull in the weights, which can see him reverse that form. However, preference is for LOYAL TOUCH, who could be seen in a much brighter light with the return to quicker ground and a flat track. Haunted Dream is also of interest.

Several to consider in a typically competitive renewal, with HAVE SECRET topping the list. Richard Fahey's charge has done nothing wrong in three top 3-y-o handicaps this year and can make his first visit to the Knavesmire a winning one. Haunted Dream is a thoroughly likeable type who still appears to be improving and he is feared most, though Astro King was just in front of him in the John Smith's Cup and is also greatly respected. Box To Box completes the shortlist.

The Ebor festival finale may well go to HAVE SECRET, who holds very solid claims on 2023 form. Astro King is second choice.


17:25 Killarney Handicap Chase 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Stealthy Tom (2.5/1 -11%)
Stealthy Tom

2.5/1(-11%)
(3) Stealthy Tom 2.5/1, Won back-to-back handicaps earlier this season and found further improvement when second of 13 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (25f, soft) 43 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Leading contender.
Recent improvement has come over further and he's getting high in the weights.
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2nd (8) Mr Saxobeat (8.5/1 -6%)
Mr Saxobeat

8.5/1(-6%)
(8) Mr Saxobeat 8.5/1, Latest win in chase at Clonmel in June. Unseated rider in handicap chase (10/1) at Galway (22.5f, good) 22 days ago. Something to find on form.
Bright start over fences before unseated early on switch to handicaps at Galway.
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3rd (2) Ballykeel (5.5/1 -10%)
Ballykeel

5.5/1(-10%)
(2) Ballykeel 5.5/1, Below par at Perth last time but had bounced back to best when scoring at same course (23.8f) previously and must enter calculations.
Perth Gold Cup winner; below par latest; could do with some rain dropped in trip.
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4th (1) Lifetime Ambition (6.5/1 -63%)
Lifetime Ambition

6.5/1(-63%)
(1) Lifetime Ambition 6.5/1, Grade 3 winner as a novice. Failed to win last season but acquitted himself well on several occasions and may have needed outing when tenth in Galway Plate on return earlier this month. Respected.
Asked some stiff questions and this is a lot more suitable than the Galway Plate.
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5th (6) Fairyhill Run (11/1 +31%)
Fairyhill Run

11/1(+31%)
(6) Fairyhill Run 11/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable tenth of 17 in handicap chase (20/1) at Galway (22.5f, good) 22 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Losing run stretched back to winning a 3m1f handicap chase at this fixture two years ago.
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6th (4) The Little Yank (6.5/1 -30%)
The Little Yank

6.5/1(-30%)
(4) The Little Yank 6.5/1, Bounced back to best when second of 11 in handicap chase at this course (17f, good, 12/1) 36 days ago. Back up in trip. Must enter calculations.
Made a timely return to form over 2m1f here latest and this trip is a better fit.
|F|
|F| (5) All Those Years (25/1 -79%)
All Those Years

25/1(-79%)
(5) All Those Years 25/1, Latest win in chase at Limerick in March. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.8f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Others preferred.
Early days over fences but looks vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip.
|U|
|U| (7) Sit Down Lucy (4/1 +43%)
Sit Down Lucy

4/1(+43%)
(7) Sit Down Lucy 4/1, Respectable eleventh of 20 in handicap hurdle at Galway (16f, good, 11/1) 22 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Back up in trip. Makes limited appeal.
Useful hurdler/chaser; could be more at home over this distance than some of these.
LTO Selection:

17:25 Killarney Handicap Chase 21f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Course specialist STEALTHY TOM has every chance of registering a fourth career win at this venue. The Enda Bolger-trained gelding arrives here at the top of his game, having won the Connacht National in June before finishing runner-up in the Midlands equivalent last month. The eight-year-old seems to come alive at this track more than any other, having won three and being brought down on his only other start here. Lifetime Ambition has his sights lowered somewhat, having run in the Aintree Grand National and Galway Plate on his two most recent outings. The Jessica Harrington-trained gelding has the valuable assistance of Conor Smithers 7lb claim on this occasion. The Little Yank was runner-up over shorter at this track last month but has won at this trip so also rates a live contender.

STEALTHY TOM continues to thrive and pulled clear of the remainder when runner-up at Kilbeggan last month. He can register his third victory of the season. Ballykeel and The Little Yank are feared most.

This represents LIFETIME AMBITION (nap)'s most realistic task over fences for some time and his rider's 7lb claim is welcomed


17:30 Redcar Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Propitious (0.53/1 -6%)
Propitious

0.53/1(-6%)
(2) Propitious 0.53/1, Promising individual. Won 11-runner maiden (14/1) at Chepstow (6.1f, good to soft) on debut 29 days ago, drawing clear despite running green for the most part. Obvious claims with progress anticipated.
Recorded a clearcut win at Chepstow and holds leading claims even with a penalty.
2
2nd (11) Super Fern (10/1 +17%)
Super Fern

10/1(+17%)
(11) Super Fern 10/1, Foaled April 4. €17,000 yearling, Profitable filly. Closely related to smart 6f-1m winner Fort Bastion and 1m-1¼m winner Rita's Man and half-sister to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Piping Dream. Makes appeal on paper and yard can ready a newcomer.
17,000euros yearling; siblings include a 6f 2yo winner; one to consider.
3
3rd (4) Bulldog Drummond (7.5/1 -50%)
Bulldog Drummond

7.5/1(-50%)
(4) Bulldog Drummond 7.5/1, Twice-raced maiden. Proved sharper for debut when third of 9 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good, 28/1) 22 days ago, keeping on without being unduly punished. Claims of hitting the frame again with further progress not ruled out.
Solid third at Bath last time; one of the main contenders on that form.
4
4th (1) Miners Gamble (14/1 +58%)
Miners Gamble

14/1(+58%)
(1) Miners Gamble 14/1, Once-raced maiden. Green when eighth of 14 in maiden at Thirsk (6f, good, 66/1) on debut 82 days ago. Bred for longer trips and he rates a longer-term project on that evidence.
Looked short of pace over this trip at Thirsk in June.
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5th (5) Elliott (33/1 -32%)
Elliott

33/1(-32%)
(5) Elliott 33/1, Once-raced maiden. 25/1, sixth of 7 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good) on debut 14 days ago.
Achieved little at Ayr, albeit was eased late on.
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6th (7) Soul Singer (6/1 +40%)
Soul Singer

6/1(+40%)
(7) Soul Singer 6/1, Twice-raced maiden. Shaped as if better for the run on the back of 4 months off when seventh of 11 in maiden (20/1) at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 21 days ago. Another who is likely to be seen in a better light when tackling nurseries.
Gelding operation and new trip are possible sources of improvement.
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7th (3) Uwaittillplaytime (25/1 +38%)
Uwaittillplaytime

25/1(+38%)
(3) Uwaittillplaytime 25/1, Twice-raced maiden. 28/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago, left behind over 1f out. Low-grade nurseries entitled to be more his bag on the back of this.
Poor RPRs in a couple of sprint maidens.
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8th (10) Renewable Queen (40/1 -60%)
Renewable Queen

40/1(-60%)
(10) Renewable Queen 40/1, Foaled April 26. €10,000 foal, €21,000 2-y-o, Dandy Man filly. Sister to 5f/6f winner Celtic Manor and 6f winner Blueberry Tree and half-sister to 9f winner Sahara.
21,000euros 3yo; sister to two sprint winners; market informative.
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9th (9) Alma Don (80/1 -220%)
Alma Don

80/1(-220%)
(9) Alma Don 80/1, Foaled April 6. €2,000 yearling, Inns of Court filly. Dam maiden (stayed 6f).
2,000euros yearling; stable has low strike-rate with 2yos this term.
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10th (6) Red Hatter (50/1 +0%)
Red Hatter

50/1(+0%)
(6) Red Hatter 50/1, Foaled April 23. 2,500 gns yearling, Land Force colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 11.5f/1½m winner Peace Prevails and 7f winner Elsaab.
2,500gns yearling; yard's first 2yo runner for a long times.
LTO Selection:

17:30 Redcar Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

This contest seems to revolve around the performance of PROPITIOUS, who appears likely to be very difficult to beat. Archie Watson's two-year-old made a very nice start to her career when scoring easily at the first time of asking over 6f at Chepstow, and another bold bid can be expected. Bulldog Drummond heads the list of dangers from Super Hit, an interesting debutant.

Despite being very green, PROPITIOUS still managed to make a winning debut with plenty to spare at Chepstow (6.1f) 4 weeks ago and, sure to progress, she can make a bold bid to follow up in a race lacking depth. Bulldog Drummond may emerge as the lead threat, while Super Fern and Super Hit are a couple of newcomers to note.

The main form contenders are Chepstow winner PROPITIOUS and Bath third Bulldog Drummond in that order of preference.


17:36 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (8) Our Sam (3.5/1 +56%)
Our Sam

3.5/1(+56%)
(8) Our Sam 3.5/1, Carlisle winner back from a break in February. Only fourth behind Aramax over C&D on penultimate start but bettered that when narrowly prevailing back here (good to soft) last time and shouldn't be far away.
Two wins in 2023, the latest over C&D; 2lb wrong so 6lb higher here; each-way claims.
2
2nd (6) Mr Yeats (6/1 -33%)
Mr Yeats

6/1(-33%)
(6) Mr Yeats 6/1, Won a trio of handicap hurdles last season and has returned in good form this year, placed on all but one of his 5 starts since resuming at the end of May. Trip/ground no problem and likely to be on the premises once more.
Three wins last year and in good form having finished 2nd on last three starts; chance.
3
3rd (3) Judicial Law (4/1 +27%)
Judicial Law

4/1(+27%)
(3) Judicial Law 4/1, Returned to form when winning a Worcester handicap in May and followed up at Huntingdon 15 days later. Failed in his hat-trick bid over 2¾m here (heavy) last month but that was still a creditable effort and he needs considering.
Progressive; two wins on good ground in May; third on testing ground here latest; chance.
4
4th (1) Aramax (2.5/1 -25%)
Aramax

2.5/1(-25%)
(1) Aramax 2.5/1, Winner of the Fred Winter at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival and gained a first hurdle success since then when comfortably scoring over C&D in May. Followed up at (23.3f, good) since and, though up another 5 lb, he needs considering.
Ex-Irish; has won last two (first wins for over two years); back up a total of 11lb.
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5th (2) Francky Du Berlais (12/1 -50%)
Francky Du Berlais

12/1(-50%)
(2) Francky Du Berlais 12/1, Eye-catching third in a 21.4f handicap chase at Market Rasen in June and shaped better than the bare result over the same C&D next time. Resumes in this sphere on a potentially handy mark and couldn't rule out.
Prolific winner; reverts to hurdles off a good mark after below-par chase run last time.
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6th (7) Hoganville (9/1 +25%)
Hoganville

9/1(+25%)
(7) Hoganville 9/1, Has done well in handicap hurdles for this yard, scoring for a fourth time at Kelso (22.7f, good to soft) in May. Easy to forgive a rare below-par effort last time and he has to enter calculations.
Kelso winner in May; may have needed the run when behind Mr Yeats last time; interesting.
|PU|
|PU| (5) Alqamar (9/1 -50%)
Alqamar

9/1(-50%)
(5) Alqamar 9/1, Completed a four-timer in 2021, with 3 wins here (all at 17.2f). Out of luck since and while he continues to slide down the weights (now 14 lb below last winning mark), others make more appeal.
Not won since four-timer in 2021; three fair runs this year; could go well off good mark.
|PU|
|PU| (4) Dallas Des Pictons (40/1 -60%)
Dallas Des Pictons

40/1(-60%)
(4) Dallas Des Pictons 40/1, Useful hurdler/chaser at his best but appears to be on the decline judged on what he's shown in 4 starts since returning from a break/wind op in March.
Ex-Gordon Elliott; below par after a wind op this year; plenty to prove back from a break.
LTO Selection:

17:36 Cartmel Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 25f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Alqamar likes it at this venue with three wins to his name here but he has never been tried over this far, which has to be a big concern. With that in mind, it seems sensible to side with C&D winner ARAMAX, who arrives here unbeaten this season. Judicial Law ran well when third last month and will be better suited by this extended trip.

HOGANVILLE is pretty reliable on the whole, so it's probably safe to assume that his latest display at Stratford was simply a case of a 'bad day at the office'. He remains on a fair mark, 3 lb higher than for his Kelso success during the spring, and is taken to regain the winning thread here. Judicial Law and Mr Yeats are both in good form and merit respect, while the hat-trick seeking Aramax is another to consider.

This can go to JUDICIAL LAW, who won his first two races this term and ran creditably on unsuitably heavy ground last time.


17:40 Curragh Group 3 9f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
(4) Indian Wish (3.5/1 +46%)
Indian Wish

3.5/1(+46%)
(4) Indian Wish 3.5/1, Useful filly. 15/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner listed race at Killarney (8.2f, good) 38 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Unless. The form pick.
Beat the consistent Unless in a Killarney Listed race, helps to give trainer a strong hand.
(3) Giladah (14/1 -65%)
Giladah

14/1(-65%)
(3) Giladah 14/1, Useful filly. 5/1, 2¾ lengths sixth of 8 to Salt Lake City in listed race at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 2 days ago. Yard in good form, so not discounted.
Held by Village Voice on Gowran running, sixth at Killarney on Thursday.
1
1st (9) Red Riding Hood (14/1 -56%)
Red Riding Hood

14/1(-56%)
(9) Red Riding Hood 14/1, Useful filly. 6¾ lengths ninth of 14 to Unless in listed race at this course (10f, good, 14/1) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Trainer going well. Tongue strap on 1st time and not ruled out.
Has been running over longer distances and has failed to prosper in stakes races lately.
2
2nd (6) American Sonja (2.25/1 +50%)
American Sonja

2.25/1(+50%)
(6) American Sonja 2.25/1, Useful filly. Course winner. Good 3¼ lengths second of 10 to Elusive Princess in Grade 3 Saratoga Oaks at Saratoga (9.5f, soft, 95/10) 22 days ago. Yard in good form. Enters calculations.
Listed winner in France in June, holding her form well in races at Fairyhouse and Saratoga.
3
3rd (8) Mashia (8/1 -23%)
Mashia

8/1(-23%)
(8) Mashia 8/1, Twice-raced winner. Winner at Naas in May. Very good second of 4 in minor event (10/11) at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft). Off 95 days. Yard in good form. Should progress further. In the picture.
Beat a good yardstick on debut in a Naas maiden, second to a useful older filly at Gowran.
4
4th (10) Snowcapped (5/1 -25%)
Snowcapped

5/1(-25%)
(10) Snowcapped 5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Course winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 6/1, good 1½ lengths third of 9 to Library in listed race at Naas (10f, good to firm) 59 days ago, never nearer. Yard in good form. Shortlisted.
Progressive in handicaps and third in a Listed race last time, second-sting for stable.
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5th (1) Cigamia (5/1 -11%)
Cigamia

5/1(-11%)
(1) Cigamia 5/1, Useful filly. Creditable 2½ lengths second of 8 to Zarinsk in Brownstown Stakes (9/2) at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 45 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs considering.
Every chance on the basis of two seconds this season, in front of American Sonja last time.
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6th (2) Flame Of Eire (40/1 +0%)
Flame Of Eire

40/1(+0%)
(2) Flame Of Eire 40/1, Useful filly. 7 lengths last of 7 to Moon De Vega in listed race (20/1) at Leopardstown (9f, good) 79 days ago. Can give a good account.
Won four handicaps in a row last year and ended with Listed fourth, progress has stalled.
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7th (7) Dame Kiri (20/1 +9%)
Dame Kiri

20/1(+9%)
(7) Dame Kiri 20/1, Fairly useful filly. 6 lengths fifth of 8 to Zarinsk in Brownstown Stakes at Fairyhouse (7f, good, 22/1) 45 days ago. Back up in trip. Yard in good form. Blinkers on 1st time so she's no forlorn hope.
Wide-margin 6f maiden winner at two, limitations have been exposed this season.
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8th (5) Pale Iris (150/1 -88%)
Pale Iris

150/1(-88%)
(5) Pale Iris 150/1, Fairly useful mare. Course winner. 80/1, 7¾ lengths last of 14 to Unless in listed race at this course (10f, good) 13 days ago. Trainer going well but she's very hard to make a case for.
Two wins were in handicaps in 2021, rated 90 at her peak, now 82 and likely to struggle.
LTO Selection:

17:40 Curragh Group 3 9f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Village Voice was deemed good enough for the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot and has since performed well for the silver medal at this level at Gowran Park. There is a lot to like about this filly but, on the basis that her two wins have come on soft and heavy ground, she might just struggle on this livelier surface and preference is for AMERICAN SONJA. She is a model of consistency, a course scorer and has produced a couple of taking performances overseas this year. Indian Wish, Mashia and Cigamia are others to take seriously.

Joseph O'Brien could hold sway in this Group 3 with INDIAN WISH looking the way to go on the back of her career-best Killarney listed success. Stable companion American Sonja can boast course-winning form and is next on the list ahead of in-form pair Village Voice and Mashia.

On the balance of form, AMERICAN SONJA has sound prospects of reversing the form of a 7f Fairyhouse clash with Cigamia


17:50 Windsor Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (11) Trefor (8.5/1 +58%)
Trefor

8.5/1(+58%)
(11) Trefor 8.5/1, Eleventh of 13 in maiden at Newbury (7f, good, 40/1) on debut 7 days ago, little immediate promise. From a good family and could do better.
Made his debut only last week at Newbury (7f) when never dangerous after a slow start.
2
2nd (6) Hurricane Power (20/1 -43%)
Hurricane Power

20/1(-43%)
(6) Hurricane Power 20/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in maiden at Kempton (6f, 10/1) 59 days ago, green and not knocked about. Should have more to offer, especially when handicapping.
Ran a lot better second time out on the Kempton AW but was still only fifth of 11.
3
3rd (12) Miss Information (3.33/1 +5%)
Miss Information

3.33/1(+5%)
(12) Miss Information 3.33/1, Twice-raced maiden. Much improved when second of 7 in minor event at Salisbury (6f, good, 9/1) 16 days ago. Can progress further.
Couldn't live with the odds-on winner at Salisbury but was well clear of the remainder.
4
4th (1) James's Delight (0.91/1 +27%)
James's Delight

0.91/1(+27%)
(1) James's Delight 0.91/1, €16,000 foal, €55,000 yearling. Invincible Army colt. Closely related to 7.5f winner Rule The Sea, and half-brother to several winners. 12/1, overcame inexperience to win 12-runner novice at Newbury (6f) 35 days ago. Runner-up has boosted the form so big shout under a penalty.
Made a winning debut at Newbury and the second bolted up next time.
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5th (7) Mercian Warrior (5.5/1 -65%)
Mercian Warrior

5.5/1(-65%)
(7) Mercian Warrior 5.5/1, Third of 9 in minor event at this C&D (good to firm, 8/1) on debut 56 days ago. That form is solid and he should have more to offer. One to consider.
Ran a nice race in finishing 4l behind one who has since made the frame at Listed level.
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6th (9) Sub Thirteen (80/1 -142%)
Sub Thirteen

80/1(-142%)
(9) Sub Thirteen 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fifth of 12 in maiden (40/1) at Bath (5.7f, good to soft) 7 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip.
Ran better to finish mid-division at Bath but others have achieved more.
7th
7th (8) Sala Da Ballo (12/1 -100%)
Sala Da Ballo

12/1(-100%)
(8) Sala Da Ballo 12/1, Foaled April 25. Kingman colt. Brother to useful 1m winner Miami Thunder and half-brother to 1¼m-1½m winner Sausalito. Dam Australian 5f/5.4f winner. Trainer’s newcomers command respect.
Fourth foal; brother to 1m AW winner Miami Thunder (RPR 93); market can guide.
8th
8th (5) Great Acclaim (28/1 -100%)
Great Acclaim

28/1(-100%)
(5) Great Acclaim 28/1, Foaled February 26. 35,000 gns yearling, Aclaim colt. Dam unraced, half-sister to high-class 5f performer Sole Power.
Out of an unraced half-sister to Sole Power; makes debut with stable going well.
9th
9th (10) Tomorrow Day (250/1 -279%)
Tomorrow Day

250/1(-279%)
(10) Tomorrow Day 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1, third of 4 in minor event at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft) 10 days ago.
Beaten knocking on 20l in races at Haydock (6f, heavy) and Ffos Las (7.5f, soft).
10th
10th (13) Serendipitous Lady (200/1 -203%)
Serendipitous Lady

200/1(-203%)
(13) Serendipitous Lady 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 6 in minor event at Newmarket (6f, good, 100/1) 7 days ago.
Both runs at Newmarket, finishing last on debut and then a well-held fourth of six.
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11th (3) Edgewater Drive (150/1 -127%)
Edgewater Drive

150/1(-127%)
(3) Edgewater Drive 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 40/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Up in trip. Hard to fancy.
Beaten in the region of 12l in two 5f novices and needs a significant step forward.
12th
12th (4) Forest Guest (200/1 -300%)
Forest Guest

200/1(-300%)
(4) Forest Guest 200/1, Hooded, seventh of 8 in minor event at Salisbury (6f, good, 25/1) on debut 10 days ago, missing break.
Also hooded at Salisbury (6f, good) where he finished a long way behind the winner.
13th
13th (14) Volkan Bey (125/1 -56%)
Volkan Bey

125/1(-56%)
(14) Volkan Bey 125/1, 66/1, last of 9 in maiden at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on debut 17 days ago, slowly away and green. Cost a bit and she could do better in time.
150,000euros 2yo but last to finish when 66-1 at Yarmouth (6f, good).
LTO Selection:

17:50 Windsor Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

James's Delight got off the mark at the first time of asking at Newbury last month and looks sure to make his presence felt, although a 7lb penalty is sure make life tougher for him. MISS INFORMATION is in receipt of 12lb from the aforementioned colt which brings her into the equation and, having chased home a smart filly at Salisbury just over a fortnight ago, she gets the nod. Mercian Warrior shaped well when third on debut despite running green and is another to note.

JAMES'S DELIGHT saw off a subsequent winner when making a successful debut at Newbury 5 weeks ago and can defy a penalty with the prospect of improvement to come. Mercian Warrior and Miss Information look the dangers, while Sala Da Ballo is a newcomer to note.

Many an Eve Johnson Houghton juvenile has improved significantly on its debut effort and MERCIAN WARRIOR gets the nod.


17:55 Killarney NH Flat Race 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Aurora Vega (0.14/1 +18%)
Aurora Vega

0.14/1(+18%)
(1) Aurora Vega 0.14/1, Promising individual. Won 10-runner bumper at Sligo (18f, good to soft, 1/5) on NH debut 74 days ago, easing clear. Exciting prospect who is fully expected to maintain her unbeaten record.
Boasts some pedigree and strolled home by 12l when long odds-on at Sligo.
2
2nd (5) Rule Seventeen (22/1 +12%)
Rule Seventeen

22/1(+12%)
(5) Rule Seventeen 22/1, No Nay Never gelding. Dam fair 7f/1m winner. Should have the speed for this sort of test, so worth monitoring in the betting.
Never made the track for Joseph O'Brien and sold on for 5,500gns.
3
3rd (6) Dorset Lady (22/1 +33%)
Dorset Lady

22/1(+33%)
(6) Dorset Lady 22/1, Ninth of 12 in bumper (18/1) at this course (17f, good) 36 days ago. Unlikely to feature.
Flat-bred mare who has had plenty of chances in bumpers with this her 11th start.
4
4th (3) Watergrangedreamer (80/1 -21%)
Watergrangedreamer

80/1(-21%)
(3) Watergrangedreamer 80/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, eleventh of 17 in bumper at Cork (18.7f, good to soft, 80/1) 19 days ago. Up against it.
Made it 0-10 in bumpers when tailed off in the new cheekpieces at Cork.
5th
5th (2) Huntsgrove (10/1 -54%)
Huntsgrove

10/1(-54%)
(2) Huntsgrove 10/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 11 in bumper (5/1) at Limerick (19f, soft) 30 days ago. Might capitalise if Aurora Vega isn't on her game.
Promise in both runs; decent jumping pedigree so should continue to progress.
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6th (4) Juke Box (11/1 -10%)
Juke Box

11/1(-10%)
(4) Juke Box 11/1, Konig Turf gelding. Dam, maiden over hurdles/fences in France, 11.5f winner on Flat.
Third foal; dam 11.5f-13.5f winner in France (inc AQPS Flat); up against it on debut.
LTO Selection:

17:55 Killarney NH Flat Race 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

While AURORA VEGA is unlikely to interest too many casual racegoers in terms of being a punting proposition, those in attendance are almost certain to stay around to catch a glimpse of a potentially exciting racehorse. The daughter of Quevega, a full-sister to Facile Vega, made an impressive winning debut at Sligo in June. Having resisted the temptation to compete at the Galway Festival, connections now take in this winner's bumper on the next step up the ladder. It would be a major surprise of the five-year-old isn't able to maintain her unbeaten record. Huntsgrove has shown enough on two starts to date to suggest he can win races although the Kalanisi gelding will need to improve to trouble the likely favourite here. Rule Seventeen looks the pick of the newcomers on pedigree.

AURORA VEGA looked a classy sort when breezing to victory at long odds-on at Sligo 74 days ago and she should have no issue following up. Huntsgrove is probably the likeliest to capitalise if the selection doesn't perform, although Rule Seventeen is a mildly interesting newcomer.


18:00 Redcar Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (4) Ron O (22/1 -10%)
Ron O

22/1(-10%)
(4) Ron O 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in April. Seventh of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 10 days ago, left poorly placed. Could build on that and he's on a fair mark.
Four-time AW winner but he's 1-14 on turf and was down the field at Beverley last time.
2
2nd (3) Strongbowe (7.5/1 +46%)
Strongbowe

7.5/1(+46%)
(3) Strongbowe 7.5/1, Latest win at Carlisle in July. Ninth of 13 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 40/1) 9 days ago, not seen to best effect. Can't be written off just yet.
Won at Carlisle last month but he's taken backward steps in two runs since.
3
3rd (11) Feel The Need (11/1 +21%)
Feel The Need

11/1(+21%)
(11) Feel The Need 11/1, Temperamental sort. 22/1 and hooded for 1st time, sixth of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (10f, good) 16 days ago. Back down in trip. Visor on 1st time. Hard to put much faith in.
0-9m since his 2yo win and he needs a visor to work on this drop back to 1m.
4
4th (14) Copper And Five (5.5/1 +8%)
Copper And Five

5.5/1(+8%)
(14) Copper And Five 5.5/1, C&D winner. 4/1, creditable 1½ lengths third of 8 to Crown Princess in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 14 days ago. Should give another good account.
On last winning mark and he ran well behind Crown Princess over C&D last time.
5th
5th (13) Park Street (12/1 +40%)
Park Street

12/1(+40%)
(13) Park Street 12/1, Latest win at Beverley in June. 33/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, heavy) 21 days ago. Others make more appeal.
Has very patchy profile and he's struggled in last two runs; opposable.
6th
6th (8) Crown Princess (5.5/1 -10%)
Crown Princess

5.5/1(-10%)
(8) Crown Princess 5.5/1, 6/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 14 days ago, all out. Mark remains fair after a small rise, so no reason why she won't go well again.
Only 2lb higher than for her C&D win last time and she won't mind what the weather does.
7th
7th (1) Billyb (11/1 +45%)
Billyb

11/1(+45%)
(1) Billyb 11/1, Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Haydock (8.2f, good, 33/1) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Chance on old form but has a bit to prove.
Out of sorts this season and he needs a major turnaround with cheekpieces added.
8th
8th (12) Look Back Smiling (12/1 -71%)
Look Back Smiling

12/1(-71%)
(12) Look Back Smiling 12/1, Latest win at Leicester in August. 4/7, fourth of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, soft) 21 days ago, slowly away and probably found the race coming too soon. Still one to be interested in.
In-form 3yo who handles most ground and has claims if he gets the breaks.
9th
9th (6) Ey Up Its The Boss (9/1 -13%)
Ey Up Its The Boss

9/1(-13%)
(6) Ey Up Its The Boss 9/1, Course winner. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (14/1) at Thirsk (8f, good to soft) 8 days ago, finding extra. Deserves respect once again.
Battled well when beating a clear second over 1m at Thirsk last week; respected up 5lb.
10th
10th (2) Clear Angel (3.33/1 +17%)
Clear Angel

3.33/1(+17%)
(2) Clear Angel 3.33/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Carlisle in June. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, heavy, 7/1) 21 days ago. Merits consideration.
In-form 5yo but he looks weighted near best and probably wants rain to arrive.
11th
11th (10) Berkshire Phantom (80/1 -220%)
Berkshire Phantom

80/1(-220%)
(10) Berkshire Phantom 80/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 28/1) 14 days ago. Hard to make much of a case for.
Has struggled at this trip in both runs for current yard and has questions to answer.
12th
12th (9) Roach Power (12/1 +14%)
Roach Power

12/1(+14%)
(9) Roach Power 12/1, Bit below form 6 lengths third of 6 to Look Back Smiling in handicap (10/3) at Leicester (7f, soft) 24 days ago. Operating below best of late.
0-9 in handicaps and he's been well below form in last two starts; others are more solid.
13th
13th (5) Hortzadar (28/1 -250%)
Hortzadar

28/1(-250%)
(5) Hortzadar 28/1, Course winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good) 17 days ago. Could feature if everything drops right.
On dangerous mark but he's hard to predict and losing run is up to 16.
LTO Selection:

18:00 Redcar Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

This looks like an open contest, where BILLYB gets a tentative vote as he drops down to this grade for the first time since last July, when second at Newmarket off 3lb higher. Spioradalta put in a pleasing display at Glorious Goodwood to finish a very creditable sixth and he could have a say off the same mark. Of the remainder, last-time-out victor Crown Princess makes the most appeal.

LOOK BACK SMILING quickened to score in ready fashion at Leicester earlier in the month and his next outing at Hamilton probably came too soon, so he's well worth another chance. Recent C&D winner Crown Princess is a danger and another solid showing is expected from Copper And Five.

Plenty have possibilities but the vote goes to CROWN PRINCESS, who got back on the scoresheet with a brave win over C&D two weeks ago.


18:10 Curragh Handicap 8f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Coeur D'or (8/1 -33%)
Coeur D'or

8/1(-33%)
(3) Coeur D'or 8/1, Career best when winning 18-runner handicap at Galway (8.6f, soft, 14/1) 25 days ago by head from No More Porter. Yard in good form. Another bold show likely after 5 lb rise.
Smart form in handicaps this year, 7lb higher than for Galway win, may remain competitive.
2
2nd (5) Blues Emperor (6.5/1 +7%)
Blues Emperor

6.5/1(+7%)
(5) Blues Emperor 6.5/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Good 1¾ lengths sixth of 18 to Coeur D'or in handicap at Galway (8.6f, soft, 9/1) 25 days ago. Likely to continue in form.
Back-to-back winner including over C&D, met some trouble in Galway race won by Coeur D'Or.
3
3rd (17) Crystal Black (3.33/1 +52%)
Crystal Black

3.33/1(+52%)
(17) Crystal Black 3.33/1, Won 18-runner handicap at this C&D (good, well-backed 5/1) 14 days ago. Up 8 lb and another big run on the way.
Availed of reduced mark to record recent C&D win, up 8lb but remains 6lb below career-high.
4
4th (4) Fastnet Crown (28/1 -40%)
Fastnet Crown

28/1(-40%)
(4) Fastnet Crown 28/1, C&D winner. Eleventh of 15 in handicap at this course (10f, good, 11/1) 91 days ago, left poorly placed. Third in this in 2021.
Won a premier handicap over C&D last season, others much preferred on 2023 course form.
5th
5th (22) Sirjack Thomas (25/1 +24%)
Sirjack Thomas

25/1(+24%)
(22) Sirjack Thomas 25/1, C&D winner. 20/1, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 9 days ago, faring best of those held up.
Beat the consistent Coeur D'Or here in May, two fair runs at Galway, similar at Windsor.
6th
6th (11) Rahmi (12/1 +40%)
Rahmi

12/1(+40%)
(11) Rahmi 12/1, C&D winner. 15/2, 11¾ lengths last of 18 to Coeur D'or in handicap at Galway (8.6f, soft) 25 days ago.
Galway run was too bad to be true, better judged on previous C&D displays.
7th
7th (2) Saltonstall (28/1 +15%)
Saltonstall

28/1(+15%)
(2) Saltonstall 28/1, C&D winner. Creditable 2 lengths seventh of 18 to Coeur D'or in handicap at Galway (8.6f, soft, 20/1) 25 days ago, never nearer. A regular in this (fourth in 2021).
Best run this year when second in C&D Irish Lincoln, seventh behind Coeur D'Or at Galway.
8th
8th (15) No More Porter (8/1 +33%)
No More Porter

8/1(+33%)
(15) No More Porter 8/1, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Below form sixth of 16 in handicap (11/2) at Galway (7f, soft) 20 days ago.
Has been running well in defeat this season, possibly the pick of his trainer's squad here.
9th
9th (14) Laughifuwant (16/1 +36%)
Laughifuwant

16/1(+36%)
(14) Laughifuwant 16/1, C&D winner. 7/1, improved on recent efforts to win 16-runner handicap at Galway (8.4f, good to soft) 23 days ago, driven out. Won this in 2020 off 12 lb higher. Plenty of appeal.
Confirmed liking for Galway on second of two starts at the festival, won this race in 2020.
10th
10th (7) Clever And Cool (22/1 -120%)
Clever And Cool

22/1(-120%)
(7) Clever And Cool 22/1, Career best when winning 7-runner listed race (20/1) at Cork (7f, heavy) 8 days ago by 7½ lengths from Tarawa. Carries penalty on handicap debut and good chance if she wasn't flattered there.
Has gone up 12lb for 7f Listed win at Cork, 7lb penalty here, strong chance in theory.
11th
11th (13) Carracci (25/1 -79%)
Carracci

25/1(-79%)
(13) Carracci 25/1, Below form 8½ lengths tenth of 18 to Crystal Black in handicap at this C&D (good, 6/1) 14 days ago. Yard in good form. Others more persuasive.
Only win was gained at Dundalk, probably capable of better than he showed here on latest.
12th
12th (16) Cordouan (12/1 +52%)
Cordouan

12/1(+52%)
(16) Cordouan 12/1, 14/1, 3¼ lengths thirteenth of 18 to Coeur D'or in handicap at Galway (8.6f, soft) 25 days ago.
Only Irish win gained at Laytown last season, stable appears to have stronger candidates.
13th
13th (18) Free Solo (20/1 -25%)
Free Solo

20/1(-25%)
(18) Free Solo 20/1, 15/2, good 2½ lengths third of 18 to Crystal Black in handicap at this C&D (good) 14 days ago.
Yet to win for this stable but running well in defeat, third to Crystal Black last time.
14th
14th (8) Current Option (20/1 -43%)
Current Option

20/1(-43%)
(8) Current Option 20/1, Below form ninth of 16 in handicap (4/1) at Galway (7f, soft) 20 days ago.
Mid-division on his last three runs including twice at Galway, trainer has six runners.
15th
15th (19) Zabeir (20/1 +20%)
Zabeir

20/1(+20%)
(19) Zabeir 20/1, Respectable 5¾ lengths sixth of 18 to Crystal Black in handicap at this C&D (good, 5/1) 14 days ago.
Fair sixth over C&D a fortnight ago but had three of these rivals in front of him then.
16th
16th (10) Monaasib (33/1 +0%)
Monaasib

33/1(+0%)
(10) Monaasib 33/1, Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2020. 16/1, bit below form 7 lengths eighth of 18 to Crystal Black in handicap at this C&D (good) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
A long time since his last win, hard to see him getting change of fortune in this company.
17th
17th (23) Facethepuckout (16/1 +36%)
Facethepuckout

16/1(+36%)
(23) Facethepuckout 16/1, Course winner. 6/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Gowran (7f, good) 10 days ago, conceding first run.
Last season's winning form suggests he is best on soft but running well in good this year.
18th
18th (6) Casanova (20/1 +0%)
Casanova

20/1(+0%)
(6) Casanova 20/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. 20/1, creditable 1¼ lengths fourth of 18 to Coeur D'or in handicap at Galway (8.6f, soft) 25 days ago.
Third in Irish Lincoln, closely matched with several of these on running at Galway.
19th
19th (20) Overheer (40/1 -60%)
Overheer

40/1(-60%)
(20) Overheer 40/1, Latest win at Leopardstown in June. Below form eighth of 14 in handicap (18/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 11 days ago. Back down in trip.
Did not seem to stay the extended 1m2f at Dundalk, previously second over 1m1f here.
20th
20th (1) Vega Magnifico (33/1 -65%)
Vega Magnifico

33/1(-65%)
(1) Vega Magnifico 33/1, Useful gelding. 7¾ lengths last of 9 to Espionage in listed race at Roscommon (11.7f, good to soft, 14/1) 53 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Tongue strap back on. Must improve.
Went up 7lb for a Listed third on his penultimate start, probably too high to feature here.
21st
21st (21) San Aer (28/1 +15%)
San Aer

28/1(+15%)
(21) San Aer 28/1, Course winner. Below form 12¼ lengths seventh of 16 to Laughifuwant in handicap at Galway (8.4f, good to soft, 11/1) 23 days ago.
Fourth in the Irish Lincoln here in March, has failed to match that form on last four runs.
22nd
22nd (12) Joe Masseria (28/1 -12%)
Joe Masseria

28/1(-12%)
(12) Joe Masseria 28/1, Latest win at Cork in April. 12/1, below form tenth of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft) 20 days ago, not clear run.
All three wins have been on soft or heavy ground, first of two Galway runs was respectable.
LTO Selection:

18:10 Curragh Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

CLEVER AND COOL put her effort here two starts ago well and truly behind her when romping home in a Listed event at Cork just five days later. Jim Bolger's filly does have a 7lb penalty to contend with, but is still 5lb ahead of the handicapper and could take some stopping if running to a similar level. The progressive Coeur d'Or heads the list of dangers after his Galway success, ahead of the recent C&D winner Crystal Black and the in-form Casanova.

LAUGHIFUWANT notched up his first success since his 2020-win in this at Galway at the start of the month and remains fairly treated after an 8 lb rise (took this off 12 lb higher 3 years ago). If he backs that up he looks sure to go close. Stablemate Crystal Black is an obvious contender after his easy victory over C&D a fortnight ago. BMW Mile winner Coeur d'Or and Irish Cambridgeshire regular Saltonstall are also high on the shortlist.

The ground was soft when CLEVER AND COOL hacked up at Cork last week but she has won on good ground and can defy a fixed penalty here


18:20 Windsor Listed (Class 1) 11f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Candleford (4.5/1 +50%)
Candleford

4.5/1(+50%)
(1) Candleford 4.5/1, Duke of Edinburgh winner at Royal Ascot last summer and several creditable efforts in defeat last year, including latest third to stablemate Hamish in Goodwood Group 3.
Placed at Listed/Group 3 level, so no doubt he'll bag one of these sooner or later.
2
2nd (5) Solid Stone (7/1 -17%)
Solid Stone

7/1(-17%)
(5) Solid Stone 7/1, Smart sort who won the Winter Hill on this card in 2021. Best of the rest behind Hukum and Desert Crown in the Brigadier Gerard on reappearance but down the field in Wolferton at Royal Ascot in June. Given time since.
Below par last time but 2-2 here, including the Group 3 on this card two years ago.
3
3rd (7) Lion's Pride (2.25/1 +0%)
Lion's Pride

2.25/1(+0%)
(7) Lion's Pride 2.25/1, Highly promising sort who saw off 2 useful next-time-out winners in an 11f Kempton novice 45 days ago. Top connections happy to fast track him to listed level rather than pick of another novice. Very interesting contender.
Looked good at Kempton in a race that's worked out well; holds the St Leger entry.
4
4th (2) Deauville Legend (1.88/1 +16%)
Deauville Legend

1.88/1(+16%)
(2) Deauville Legend 1.88/1, Most progressive last year, winning twice at Group level before excellent fourth of 22 in Melbourne Cup on final outing. Respectable fourth in Hardwicke at Ascot on reappearance and the one to beat if a poor run in the King George there since is forgiven. Cheekpieces on first time.
First poor run of his career when nowhere in the King George; dangerous at this level.
5th
5th (3) Outbox (33/1 -83%)
Outbox

33/1(-83%)
(3) Outbox 33/1, Smart performer on his day. Easily best effort this year when ½-length second of 5 to Kemari in listed race at Newmarket (1½m) 8 weeks ago. This looks a stronger race of its type.
Perhaps flattered at Newmarket latest and has something to find anyway.
6th
6th (4) Sea The Casper (8/1 -7%)
Sea The Casper

8/1(-7%)
(4) Sea The Casper 8/1, Developed into a very smart performer at 3 (his first year of racing) and cranked it up another notch when an easy winner in a good time on AW reappearance in June. Ran poorly in the John Smith's Cup at York last month but he's better than that.
Excuses last time after a career best; should make his mark at Listed level.
LTO Selection:

18:20 Windsor Listed (Class 1) 11f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

This represents a huge drop in class for DEAUVILLE LEGEND, who has finished behind Hukum and Pyledriver on his last two starts. His most recent win was a year ago ago when landing the Group 2 Great Voltigeur at York in commanding style and he may prove too classy for this lineup. Candleford is more than capable of going well in a race of this nature. Of the remainder, Solid Stone looks best having shaped well enough last time.

DEAUVILLE LEGEND has a very solid overall record and can be given a chance to atone for his King George no show with cheekpieces added now. It looks significant that the Gosden stable is happy to step Lion's Pride up to listed level so early in his career and it would be no surprise were he to give James Ferguson's charge most to do.

It's all about potential with LION'S PRIDE but he looked good at Kempton and he's bred to be up to this level.


18:30 Redcar Handicap (Class 5) 14f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) Tendentious (16/1 +0%)
Tendentious

16/1(+0%)
(7) Tendentious 16/1, Won over 2m at Doncaster on return last season but more miss than hit since and has finished well held both starts this summer.
Bit to prove after finishing down the field in his two outings this year.
2
2nd (9) Annandale (7.5/1 -50%)
Annandale

7.5/1(-50%)
(9) Annandale 7.5/1, Stepped up on reappearance run when creditable third in Carlisle handicap on penultimate start and wasn't seen to best effect at Ayr since. Enters calculations.
On a losing run but stable among winners back from break.
3
3rd (8) Can Can Girl (2.25/1 +55%)
Can Can Girl

2.25/1(+55%)
(8) Can Can Girl 2.25/1, Made the frame all 3 starts this season, latest when creditable third of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 23 days ago. Likely contender.
Placed all three starts for new yard this year; should be on the premises again.
4
4th (2) Ready To Shine (10/1 +0%)
Ready To Shine

10/1(+0%)
(2) Ready To Shine 10/1, Winner at Thirsk in June. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good to firm, 10/1) 14 days ago. Others more persuasive.
In decent form over 1m4f and should stay 1m6f; likely to be in the shake-up.
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5th (12) Visitant (9/1 +18%)
Visitant

9/1(+18%)
(12) Visitant 9/1, Ended lengthy losing run when taking 12-runner handicap over C&D (good to firm, 14/1) 14 days ago, slowly away. Things will be tougher off 7 lb higher (5 lb out of the weights) here but he should give another good account.
Snapped a losing run over C&D two weeks ago but effectively 9lb higher this time.
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6th (3) Spit Spot (9/1 +10%)
Spit Spot

9/1(+10%)
(3) Spit Spot 9/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in May. 11/2, tenth of 13 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, good) 25 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Fair fourth on turf last month but poor at Yarmouth since; bounce back needed.
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7th (10) Kepala (40/1 -60%)
Kepala

40/1(-60%)
(10) Kepala 40/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2020. First run since leaving Alexandra Dunn when eighth of 9 in handicap (22/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 23 days ago. Up against it.
Well held on recent yard debut after layoff; could only consider if backed.
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8th (4) Punxsutawney Phil (8.5/1 +39%)
Punxsutawney Phil

8.5/1(+39%)
(4) Punxsutawney Phil 8.5/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at York (16.2f, good) 42 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
AW maiden winner in December but largely disappointing since.
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9th (1) Fairmac (3.5/1 +56%)
Fairmac

3.5/1(+56%)
(1) Fairmac 3.5/1, Capitalised on falling mark to land 14-runner Musselburgh handicap (soft) in April. Has run no more than respectably since but is now 2 lb below that winning mark. Respected.
Not at best lately but well treated if change of headgear sparks revival.
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10th (5) Haven Lady (16/1 -129%)
Haven Lady

16/1(-129%)
(5) Haven Lady 16/1, Below par when last seen at Wolverhampton in May but had finished runner-up on previous 4 starts and could be a player back from a break.
Consistent on AW in spring; effective on turf; thereabouts if primed after break.
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11th (6) Alanine (66/1 -313%)
Alanine

66/1(-313%)
(6) Alanine 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 9 in maiden at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft, 150/1) 49 days ago. Up in trip. Work to do on handicap debut.
Showed a bit when 7l fourth in maiden latest but her opening mark looks tough.
LTO Selection:

18:30 Redcar Handicap (Class 5) 14f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Can Can Girl hasn't finished out of the top three since joining the Tim Easterby stable and she has to be considered off the same mark as her Newcastle third last time. However, preference is for VISITANT, who struck over C&D last time and is up 7lb for that success, though 5lb is negated by Kieran Schofield's claim. Fairmac goes in a first-time visor, which could eke out improvement.

CAN CAN GIRL has acquitted herself well in all 3 starts for Tim Easterby and should appreciate the return to this longer trip. She gets the nod. Annandale and Our Scholar rate the principal dangers.


18:40 Curragh Handicap 6f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) Arnhem (14/1 +30%)
Arnhem

14/1(+30%)
(7) Arnhem 14/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2020. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Cork (5f, good, 18/1) 29 days ago. Others make more appeal.
Has some good runs in the book here and showed plenty on yard/seasonal bow at Down Royal.
2
2nd (4) Hallowed Time (10/1 -33%)
Hallowed Time

10/1(-33%)
(4) Hallowed Time 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 6 days ago. Should give his running again.
Tricky in the gates but been running well in defeat for the most part this year.
3
3rd (5) Collective Power (8/1 +20%)
Collective Power

8/1(+20%)
(5) Collective Power 8/1, Latest win at Navan in June. 9/1, bit below form 3½ lengths ninth of 19 to Secret Magician in handicap at this C&D (good) 14 days ago. Form has been in and out lately.
Well held in C&D contest won by Secret Magician; high enough in the weights at present..
4
4th (1) Daamberdiplomat (10/1 -43%)
Daamberdiplomat

10/1(-43%)
(1) Daamberdiplomat 10/1, C&D winner. 8/1 and eyeshields on for 1st time blinkered for 1st time, fourth of 7 in handicap at Gowran (7f, good) 10 days ago. Stable in good form. Enters calculations.
Fair effort at Gowran last time but probably needs to drop another few pounds.
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5th (2) Artemis Jones (22/1 -10%)
Artemis Jones

22/1(-10%)
(2) Artemis Jones 22/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Limerick in June. Last of 13 in handicap at this course (8f, good, 8/1) 13 days ago, possibly amiss. Back down in trip. Up against it.
Maiden winner at Limerick over 7f on third start; poor run on handicap debut over 1m here.
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6th (16) Run Forrest Run (20/1 -150%)
Run Forrest Run

20/1(-150%)
(16) Run Forrest Run 20/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in May. Respectable eighth of 25 in handicap at Cork (7f, good, 10/1). Off 101 days. Not ruled out after a break.
It all fell right for hold-up performer over C&D in May (soft); goes on better ground too.
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7th (3) Ice Cold In Alex (10/1 +29%)
Ice Cold In Alex

10/1(+29%)
(3) Ice Cold In Alex 10/1, 4-time course winner. Ninth of 13 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 6 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
Second to Verhoyen over 7f on Guineas weekend showed he still has it; well held since.
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8th (9) Livingston Range (10/1 +0%)
Livingston Range

10/1(+0%)
(9) Livingston Range 10/1, Latest win at Naas in July. Visored for 1st time, shaped as if still in form when eighth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (6f, 8/1) 11 days ago. Respected.
Just nailed late on by Secret Magician here two weeks ago; backpedalled on AW since.
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9th (8) Not Even Close (7/1 -8%)
Not Even Close

7/1(-8%)
(8) Not Even Close 7/1, Lightly-raced winner. 11/2, respectable sixth of 18 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 57 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Not dismissed.
Beaten 5l by course specialist Verhoyen Derby weekend; back in trip with headgear fitted.
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10th (6) Secret Magician (3.5/1 +0%)
Secret Magician

3.5/1(+0%)
(6) Secret Magician 3.5/1, 9/2, won 19-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 14 days ago by neck from Livingston Range. Makes plenty of appeal once more.
C&D winner a fortnight ago; pipped off 1lb lower here last year so may have another in him.
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11th (10) Rumbled Again (25/1 -25%)
Rumbled Again

25/1(-25%)
(10) Rumbled Again 25/1, Winner at Gowran in May. Twelfth of 15 in handicap at Galway (7f, heavy, 18/1) 26 days ago.
7f seems a good fit, winning at Gowran and second at Leopardstown under go-forward rides.
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12th (11) Amanirenas (10/1 +50%)
Amanirenas

10/1(+50%)
(11) Amanirenas 10/1, Latest win at Fairyhouse in July. Eighth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Leopardstown (7f, good) 2 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Up 15lb for two wins this summer over 7f; beaten 5l at Leopardstown on Thursday.
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13th (12) Marks Bear (100/1 -52%)
Marks Bear

100/1(-52%)
(12) Marks Bear 100/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. First run since leaving Gary Moore when fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft, 100/1) 21 days ago.
Out the back on seasonal/yard bow at Galway; Burke stable not a sprinting stronghold.
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14th (15) Not Too Real Bad (10/1 -25%)
Not Too Real Bad

10/1(-25%)
(15) Not Too Real Bad 10/1, Latest win at Cork in May. Shaped as if still in form fourth of 13 in handicap (6/1) at Cork (5f, heavy) 8 days ago, faring best of those held up. Likely to get competitive.
Won over 5f at Cork; has form at this trip but stiff track here could find her out.
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15th (14) Lockdown (50/1 +0%)
Lockdown

50/1(+0%)
(14) Lockdown 50/1, 16/1, first run since leaving George Baker when fifth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (5f, good). Off 94 days. Must improve.
Not shamed at Ayr on first start for present connections; hard to fancy after lay-off.
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16th (13) Wooden Head (22/1 -83%)
Wooden Head

22/1(-83%)
(13) Wooden Head 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 15 in maiden (9/1) at this C&D (good to soft) 7 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Likely to improve and well worth a market check.
Respectable runs in 6f maidens; slowly away last time, blinds go on instead of tongue-tie.
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17th (17) Havana Notion (16/1 +20%)
Havana Notion

16/1(+20%)
(17) Havana Notion 16/1, Winner at Tipperary in July. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Tipperary (5f, soft, 12/1) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more persuasive.
Soft ground no good last twice after breakthrough win over 5f at Tipperary; cheekpieces.
LTO Selection:

18:40 Curragh Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

A fairly open contest in which a chance can be taken on LIVINGSTON RANGE, who reverts to turf following a disappointing run on the all-weather earlier this month. He was only narrowly denied over C&D on his penultimate outing off a 3lb lower mark but, given Robert Whearty knocks 2lb off the gelding's back here, he looks capable of bouncing back. Last-time-out winner Secret Magician is feared most off 5lb higher, while the relatively unexposed Not Even Close is another to consider.

NOT TOO REAL BAD has edged back to an appealing mark and shaped as if still in good order (best of those held up) when fourth at Cork last week, so he's worth chancing in a wide-open contest. Recent C&D winner Secret Magician is an obvious danger and Not Even Close should be respected.

He only just got there over C&D last time but SECRET MAGICIAN is probably still on a winnable mark and can follow up


18:50 Windsor Group 3 (Class 1) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) Passenger (3/1 -20%)
Passenger

3/1(-20%)
(7) Passenger 3/1, Thrice-raced winner. Successful at Newmarket in April. 17¼ lengths twelfth of 14 to Auguste Rodin in Derby at Epsom (12f, good to firm, 8/1) 84 days ago. Drop back in trip looks a good move and he remains open to improvement.
Unlucky not to win the Dante and had any number of excuses in the Derby.
2
2nd (1) West Wind Blows (0.91/1 +70%)
West Wind Blows

0.91/1(+70%)
(1) West Wind Blows 0.91/1, Smart gelding. Latest win at Longchamp in June. 6½ lengths third of 4 to Paddington in Eclipse Stakes (12/1) at Sandown (10f, good) 49 days ago, very much having run of race. Sights lowered here and he's a big player.
Three quality runs since being gelded and this is much easier than the Eclipse last time.
3
3rd (6) Burdett Road (14/1 -75%)
Burdett Road

14/1(-75%)
(6) Burdett Road 14/1, Useful colt. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Latest win at Royal Ascot in June. 5 lengths fifth of 6 to Desert Hero in Gordon Stakes at Goodwood (12f, soft, 28/1) 23 days ago. Fair bit to find with a few of these.
Progressive handicapper before coming up well short in a Group 3 (soft a feasible excuse).
4
4th (5) State Occasion (3.5/1 -40%)
State Occasion

3.5/1(-40%)
(5) State Occasion 3.5/1, Smart mare. Career best when winning 13-runner listed race at Salisbury (9.9f, good, 6/1) 10 days ago by 3¾ lengths from Running Lion, soon clear. Another bold show on the cards with her stable in fine form.
Needs ground good or ideally faster; very impressive in Listed race for her own sex latest.
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5th (4) Youthful King (20/1 +50%)
Youthful King

20/1(+50%)
(4) Youthful King 20/1, Useful gelding. 2 wins from 5 runs this year, the latest over C&D last month. Below form third of 10 in handicap at Ascot (12f, good, 10/1) 14 days ago, though (did too much too soon) and looks out of his depth at this level.
Improving 4yo but these terms are persuasively unfavourable.
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6th (2) Fox Tal (28/1 -133%)
Fox Tal

28/1(-133%)
(2) Fox Tal 28/1, Ungenuine type. Good second of 10 in handicap (20/1) at Ascot (8f, good) 14 days ago. Stepping back up in trip here won't be a problem but the quality of the opposition will likely be a stumbling block.
Carries his head high and his only win in his last 20 starts came in a three-runner race.
LTO Selection:

18:50 Windsor Group 3 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Some very nice types line up for this prize with the tentative selection being PASSENGER. Sir Michael Stoute's charge struggled to land a blow in the Derby on his previous outing but he can continue his progress in these calmer waters. West Wind Blows is the biggest danger after running with credit in the Eclipse at Sandown behind Paddington and Emily Upjohn, while last-time-out winner State Occasion deserves a closer look.

Sir Michael Stoute has saddled the last two winners of this and in PASSENGER the yard fields an intriguing candidate. The Ulysses colt was far too keen upped to 1½m in the Derby when last seen in June and had looked very promising prior to that, winning the Wood Ditton on debut at Newmarket in April prior to finishing a joint-third in the Dante. State Occasion did the job well at Salisbury recently and she is feared most ahead of the smart and consistent West Wind Blows.

Passenger and State Occasion are feared but WEST WIND BLOWS (nap) brings solid form credentials back into a Group 3.


19:00 Redcar Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (3) Strong Johnson (2.5/1 +38%)
Strong Johnson

2.5/1(+38%)
(3) Strong Johnson 2.5/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Good third of 17 in handicap (6/1) at Ripon (6f, good) 7 days ago. Rain would prove beneficial but he's not discounted from this sort of mark.
Strong finish when 3rd latest (best of far-side group); 2lb rise fair; of major interest.
2
2nd (5) Devil's Angel (7/1 +50%)
Devil's Angel

7/1(+50%)
(5) Devil's Angel 7/1, Won twice last summer but hasn't fired at all this term and though last week's Newmarket effort offered slightly more, he doesn't appeal as being ready to capitalise on slipping mark.
Dropping down the weights but others bring more convincing recent form.
3
3rd (4) Crypto Quest (14/1 -250%)
Crypto Quest

14/1(-250%)
(4) Crypto Quest 14/1, Latest win at Doncaster in June. Returned to form when second of 13 in handicap (33/1) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Player if able to back that up from 2 lb higher mark.
Two good runs from four starts for this yard; return to 6f no issue; up in weights.
4
4th (8) Sun Power (6.5/1 +54%)
Sun Power

6.5/1(+54%)
(8) Sun Power 6.5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Operating below best at present, albeit on receiving end of some early trouble when tenth of 13 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 16/1) 9 days ago. Others are more convincing.
Not as good as he was but handicapped accordingly; bit disappointing latest.
5th
5th (1) Novak (4.5/1 +25%)
Novak

4.5/1(+25%)
(1) Novak 4.5/1, Course winner. 3 wins from 10 runs this year, completing hat-trick at Ayr in June. Possibly needed run when fourth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm, 9/1) 9 days ago. Has good chance if sharper now with good-value claimer aboard.
Three wins this summer; quiet after a break 9 days ago; better expected today.
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6th (9) Havana Pursuit (6/1 -50%)
Havana Pursuit

6/1(-50%)
(9) Havana Pursuit 6/1, Thrice-raced winner. 11/4, improved again to get off mark in 8-runner minor event at Ripon (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Unexposed but no chances taken with opening mark.
5f novice winner 19 days ago (soft); unexposed but opening mark not an obvious gift.
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7th (12) Go Sing (12/1 +14%)
Go Sing

12/1(+14%)
(12) Go Sing 12/1, Some promise on first outing for this yard when third at Ayr in June but failed to build on that effort next time and was bit below form sixth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
0-10; not looked to be crying out for the drop to 6f but is down in the weights.
8th
8th (6) Zuffolo (33/1 -136%)
Zuffolo

33/1(-136%)
(6) Zuffolo 33/1, Course winner. Latest win here in May. Down the field all 3 starts since, though, possessing no real excuses when seventh of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good, 20/1) 32 days ago.
Raced only at 5f, winning two (once here); progress has stalled so new trip needs to help.
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9th (10) Herakles (33/1 -313%)
Herakles

33/1(-313%)
(10) Herakles 33/1, Having been gelded, took a step back in the right direction when fifth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Feasibly weighted if able to build on that.
5f novice winner on AW; not beaten far ten days ago (5f); needs more for the return to 6f.
10th
10th (7) Lotus Rose (10/1 +38%)
Lotus Rose

10/1(+38%)
(7) Lotus Rose 10/1, Course winner. Latest win at Thirsk in June. Yet to land a blow in 3 starts since, only fourteenth of 17 in handicap (28/1) at Ripon (6f, good) 7 days ago. Only 1 lb above last winning mark now but others are preferred.
On fair mark and recent defeats have come in a higher grade; 0-9 over 6f but does stay.
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11th (11) Three Beauz (28/1 -133%)
Three Beauz

28/1(-133%)
(11) Three Beauz 28/1, Not discredited on first outing since leaving Julia Feilden when seventh of 11 in handicap at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 9/1) 10 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Placed over C&D last season; sharper for recent stable debut; not discounted.
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12th (2) Bossy Parker (80/1 -300%)
Bossy Parker

80/1(-300%)
(2) Bossy Parker 80/1, Fairly useful winner last season for John Patrick Murtagh but hasn't beaten a rival either outing for present yard.
Two heavy defeats for this yard; down in class with blinkers tried; check betting.
LTO Selection:

19:00 Redcar Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

STRONG JOHNSON was only denied by a length into third in the Silver Trophy at Ripon last time, which was a hugely encouraging display. If he can turn up in the same form as that off 2lb higher, then he could prove very difficult to beat. The main danger is Crypto Quest, who filled the runner-up spot at Beverley on his latest outing and should have no issue with the step back up in distance. Novak is another to consider.

NOVAK has been in flying form for the bulk of this campaign and Iain Jardine's gelding is fancied to resumed his progress, a recent outing at Ayr likely to have blown some of the cobwebs away. Strong Johnson produced his most promising effort for his current yard at Ripon last week and is very hard to discount, with Herakles also considered after a decent fifth at Beverley last time.

Having done best on his side at Ripon last week the claims of STRONG JOHNSON (nap) are there for all to see in this lower grade.


19:10 Curragh Handicap 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Asian Daze (2.25/1 +50%)
Asian Daze

2.25/1(+50%)
(2) Asian Daze 2.25/1, Upped her game when 13-runner maiden at Gowran (7f, good, 10/3) 10 days ago, driven out. Can do better still, so definite player on nursery debut.
Had two of these behind when winning well over 7f at Gowran; yard took this last year.
2
2nd (5) What A Squeeze (8.5/1 +15%)
What A Squeeze

8.5/1(+15%)
(5) What A Squeeze 8.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 15 in maiden at this course (6f, good, 28/1) 14 days ago. Type to do better upped in trip for nursery debut, so worthy of respect.
Beaten quite a long way in fourth over 6f here a fortnight ago but may have needed it.
3
3rd (6) Sun Never Sets (5/1 +17%)
Sun Never Sets

5/1(+17%)
(6) Sun Never Sets 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 3 lengths third of 13 to Asian Daze in maiden at Gowran (7f, good, 7/1) 10 days ago. Switches to nurseries with the prospect of further progress, so not ruled out.
Led at Gowran when third to Asian Daze so had track bias in her favour; big weight-pull.
4
4th (4) Dandy Lichious (18/1 -29%)
Dandy Lichious

18/1(-29%)
(4) Dandy Lichious 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, fifth of 11 in maiden at Bellewstown (7.8f, good to soft) 50 days ago. Makes nursery debut. Not discounted.
Big price when just behind stablemate State's Evidence in Bellewstown maiden.
5th
5th (9) Bid For Chester (18/1 -29%)
Bid For Chester

18/1(-29%)
(9) Bid For Chester 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 11 in maiden at Sligo (5.7f, good to soft, 12/1) 17 days ago. Step back up in trip will suit and he remains with potential.
Yard always respected in this category; debut behind subsequent Phoenix winner reads well.
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6th (1) Carnegie Hall (2.5/1 -43%)
Carnegie Hall

2.5/1(-43%)
(1) Carnegie Hall 2.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, good second of 11 in nursery at this course (6f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Stable in good form. Capable of going one better.
Second in nurseries at Cork (5f) and here (6f); up 8lb in total and probably vulnerable.
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7th (7) King Of Gosford (7.5/1 +38%)
King Of Gosford

7.5/1(+38%)
(7) King Of Gosford 7.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in maiden (4/1) at Sligo (5.7f, good to soft) 17 days ago. May yet to better on nursery bow.
Fair fourth at Down Royal (7f); soft ground/shorter trip may not have suited at Sligo.
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8th (3) State's Evidence (11/1 -175%)
State's Evidence

11/1(-175%)
(3) State's Evidence 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 4/1, 6 lengths sixth of 13 to Asian Daze in maiden at Gowran (7f, good) 10 days ago. Makes nursery debut. Bred to do better.
Disappointing sixth to Asian Maze at Gowran; 10lb better off with that rival.
LTO Selection:

19:10 Curragh Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

CARNEGIE HALL looked to be crying out for a seventh furlong when beaten a length here last week over shorter. Although he has been put up 4lb for that effort, the son of No Nay Never may prove too good for these. Asian Daze is an obvious danger as the only winner in the field after she took her maiden at Gowran Park easily last time, while What A Squeeze would be interesting if she can repeat her debut fourth.

CARNEGIE HALL boasts a progressive profile and, having found one too good on each of his nursery outings to date, he's worth a chance to get off the mark now. Asian Daze and Sun Never Sets, who filled the first two places in a Gowran maiden last time, are both dangers.

Ger Lyons won a nursery here last weekend and maybe DANDY LICHIOUS can strike for him here after a promising maiden run at Bellewstown


19:20 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Halla Dubai (3/1 +45%)
Halla Dubai

3/1(+45%)
(2) Halla Dubai 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/2, fourth of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, good) 64 days ago, finding little. It's still early days for this 3-y-o but improvement is certainly needed.
His novice form reads well and he failed to settle on handicap debut; retains potential.
2
2nd (1) One Step Beyond (6.5/1 -225%)
One Step Beyond

6.5/1(-225%)
(1) One Step Beyond 6.5/1, Three wins from 6 runs this year. 12/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Ascot (8f, good) 43 days ago, readily. More needed up 6 lb here but he's a player nonetheless.
2l win at Ascot last month and the form is working out well; a 6lb rise may not stop him.
3
3rd (3) Global Esteem (8/1 -33%)
Global Esteem

8/1(-33%)
(3) Global Esteem 8/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Brighton (8f, good, 13/2) 17 days ago. Booking of Dobbs a plus and shouldn't be far away.
Continues to edge down weights but on a 12-race losing run and others are more compelling.
4
4th (6) Grey Fox (7.5/1 -36%)
Grey Fox

7.5/1(-36%)
(6) Grey Fox 7.5/1, Three-time C&D winner. Good third of 12 in handicap (13/2) at Sandown (8f, good to soft) 16 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Leading claims off the same mark back here with faster ground likely.
Four-time course winner who returned to form last time and is one to consider.
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5th (7) Star Player (2.5/1 +17%)
Star Player

2.5/1(+17%)
(7) Star Player 2.5/1, C&D winner. 6/4, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Down 2 lb and should make his presence felt.
Only fourth when favourite last time but failed to settle; not surprise if he's in the mix.
6th
6th (5) Flatley (20/1 +0%)
Flatley

20/1(+0%)
(5) Flatley 20/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap (22/1) at Haydock (7.2f, good) 14 days ago and likely to come up short once more.
Won off 2lb higher on AW last September but his turf form is inferior.
7th
7th (4) Morcar (5.5/1 +66%)
Morcar

5.5/1(+66%)
(4) Morcar 5.5/1, Lightly-raced winner. Successful here in June. 8/1, last of 7 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Others make greater appeal for win purposes.
Won in small field here on handicap debut, then slow ground may not have suited at Sandown.
8th
8th (8) Ludo's Landing (16/1 +0%)
Ludo's Landing

16/1(+0%)
(8) Ludo's Landing 16/1, Latest win at Carlisle in June. Fourth of 5 in handicap at Ayr (10f, good, 33/1) 19 days ago. Visor back on and this gelding needs to raise his game.
Comfortable win at Carlisle in June but well beaten on his four starts since.
LTO Selection:

19:20 Windsor Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

The ultra-consistent ONE STEP BEYOND looks the one to beat in this line up after his success over 1m at Ascot last time. Gary Moore's charge has been raised 6lb for that win but that may not be enough to stop him from following up here. Star Player could be on a dangerous mark, while Global Esteem may not be too far away.

The vote goes to multiple C&D winner GREY FOX, who left the strong impression that his turn is again near when third at Sandown where he did well to finish as close as he did, given how far back he was when the race began in earnest. Star Player failed to reward his supporters at Redcar a fortnight ago but a reproduction of his Pontefract effort in June would put him firmly in the picture, while Global Esteem and the in-form One Step Beyond are others to consider.

Topweight ONE STEP BEYOND made it three wins from his last four starts when scoring at Ascot and that form has worked out well.


19:30 Redcar Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Oso Rapido (4.5/1 +55%)
Oso Rapido

4.5/1(+55%)
(2) Oso Rapido 4.5/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, eleventh of 16 in handicap at York (6f, good) 29 days ago. Nicely treated but he's not the most consistent.
Went close at Catterick last month before down the field in deep race at York; vulnerable.
2
2nd (10) Bayraat (7.5/1 -7%)
Bayraat

7.5/1(-7%)
(10) Bayraat 7.5/1, Winner at Nottingham in June. 11/2, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, soft) 39 days ago. Should be on the premises again.
6f winner at Nottingham in June; fair 3rd on slow ground latest; should go well.
3
3rd (7) Newyorkstateofmind (14/1 +13%)
Newyorkstateofmind

14/1(+13%)
(7) Newyorkstateofmind 14/1, Latest win at Hamilton in June. Seventh of 8 in handicap (15/2) at Pontefract (5f, good) 17 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
On last winning mark and has conditions to suit; no surprise to see him go well.
4
4th (3) Golden Duke (10/1 +0%)
Golden Duke

10/1(+0%)
(3) Golden Duke 10/1, Latest win at Doncaster in June. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm, 25/1) 15 days ago. Should give his running again.
Back on the up the last twice; return to Class 5 a positive; yard going better now; chance.
5th
5th (1) Mighty Gurkha (3.5/1 -40%)
Mighty Gurkha

3.5/1(-40%)
(1) Mighty Gurkha 3.5/1, Latest win at Leicester in June. Third of 5 in handicap at Windsor (6f, firm, 15/8) 55 days ago. Should be on the premises after a short break.
Easy winner at Leicester in June; not quite so good latest; break since not a negative.
5th
5th (6) Blazing Son (4.5/1 -13%)
Blazing Son

4.5/1(-13%)
(6) Blazing Son 4.5/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 9/2, good second of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, heavy) 21 days ago. Likely to give another good account and merits serious consideration.
Reliable performer who went close in blanket finish 3 weeks ago (6f, soft); same mark here.
7th
7th (5) Secret Road (6/1 +57%)
Secret Road

6/1(+57%)
(5) Secret Road 6/1, Latest win at Fairyhouse in June. 12/1, first run since leaving Gerard Keane when last of 16 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Others make more appeal.
Interesting on best Irish form; low-key stable debut recently but this trip more suitable.
8th
8th (4) Kalganov (10/1 +29%)
Kalganov

10/1(+29%)
(4) Kalganov 10/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Sixth of 16 in handicap (50/1) at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 7 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Well treated if he can build on that.
Signs of a revival at Doncaster last week & he's dropped to a very dangerous mark; chance.
9th
9th (8) After John (12/1 -50%)
After John

12/1(-50%)
(8) After John 12/1, C&D winner. Bit below form fourth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, soft, 10/1) 30 days ago. Might strip fitter for latest outing and he's on a handy mark.
Back to a good mark and this C&D winner has each-way claims in this field.
10th
10th (11) Blame The Farrier (50/1 -52%)
Blame The Farrier

50/1(-52%)
(11) Blame The Farrier 50/1, 80/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, soft) 30 days ago. Back down in trip. Plenty to prove at present.
Exposed maiden; drop back to sprinting not enough to tempt.
11th
11th (12) See My Baby Jive (28/1 -300%)
See My Baby Jive

28/1(-300%)
(12) See My Baby Jive 28/1, 3 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Ayr in July. 3/1, below form third of 8 in handicap at Ayr (6f, soft) 26 days ago. Thriving prior to latest effort, so can't be ignored.
Having a fine summer and she has run well over C&D in the past; needs a career best though.
LTO Selection:

19:30 Redcar Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

The in-form See My Baby Jive is an interesting contender from the foot of the handicap, while cases can also be made for Oso Rapido, Mighty Gurkha and Golden Duke. However, NEWYORKSTATEOFMIND, who is back on his last winning mark on turf, appeals most for a speculative play. He can provide a bit of value returning to 6f in what looks to be a wide-open contest.

BLAZING SON is an admirable type with a solid track record, so he's the likeliest winner of a fairly open handicap. Mighty Gurkha should be on the premises again and it would be no surprise if See My Baby Jive returned to form after a slight blip.

Several possibles in an open race but there were more encouraging signs from KALGANOV last week and he might be worth chancing.


19:40 Curragh Stakes 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) The Very Man (0.44/1 -10%)
The Very Man

0.44/1(-10%)
(1) The Very Man 0.44/1
At the top of his game over 2m; now rated 100 after Galway second and fine Ascot win.
2
2nd (6) Bukhill (22/1 +33%)
Bukhill

22/1(+33%)
(6) Bukhill 22/1
Won ordinary maiden hurdle at Sligo, well held in Galway handicap hurdle last time.
3
3rd (3) Amir Kabir (4.5/1 +36%)
Amir Kabir

4.5/1(+36%)
(3) Amir Kabir 4.5/1
Mid-field Galway Hurdle run respectable; was worthy of mid-80s mark on Flat in Britain.
4
4th (4) Jungle Cove (5.5/1 -57%)
Jungle Cove

5.5/1(-57%)
(4) Jungle Cove 5.5/1
Won two valuable handicap prizes last year; not as good lately but has rating to contend.
5th
5th (9) In From The Cold (18/1 -80%)
In From The Cold

18/1(-80%)
(9) In From The Cold 18/1
Gained sixth Flat win at Sligo in May; not much since but rated to be competitive.
6th
6th (11) Adhuil (66/1 +0%)
Adhuil

66/1(+0%)
(11) Adhuil 66/1
Modest maiden hasn't shown much for quite a while and looks outclassed.
7th
7th (5) Gotthenod (66/1 -100%)
Gotthenod

66/1(-100%)
(5) Gotthenod 66/1
Six-time hurdle winner at a modest level; unlikely to match some of these on the Flat.
8th
8th (7) Fireworks (50/1 -52%)
Fireworks

50/1(-52%)
(7) Fireworks 50/1
Mark of 84 from his time in Britain but out of form Flat and jumps for current yard.
9th
9th (10) The Virginian (50/1 -52%)
The Virginian

50/1(-52%)
(10) The Virginian 50/1
Been running okay over hurdles but even the best of his Flat form leaves him up against it.
10th
10th (13) Tall Story (100/1 +0%)
Tall Story

100/1(+0%)
(13) Tall Story 100/1
Long-standing maiden over around 1m; very stiff task.
11th
11th (8) Halcyon Spirit (66/1 -32%)
Halcyon Spirit

66/1(-32%)
(8) Halcyon Spirit 66/1
Has a mark in the mid-60s and not in much form lately.
12th
12th (2) Watch The Weather (11/1 +21%)
Watch The Weather

11/1(+21%)
(2) Watch The Weather 11/1
Been in good form over hurdles, bolting up at Tipperary and fourth over 2m6f at Galway.
13th
13th (12) Cometh The Man (100/1 +0%)
Cometh The Man

100/1(+0%)
(12) Cometh The Man 100/1
50-race maiden with a lowly mark; should enjoy the day out without being competitive.
LTO Selection:

19:40 Curragh Stakes 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

A finale which is possibly lacking depth and it's hard to look too far beyond experienced dual-purpose performer THE VERY MAN, who looked on excellent terms with himself when readily scoring off an 8lb lower mark at Ascot's recent Shergar Cup meeting. Jungle Cove is good enough to make his presence felt off his current mark, while The Virginian could throw up some each-way value if putting his best foot forward, along with in-form hurdler Watch The Weather on his belated Flat debut.

Hard to look past THE VERY MAN given the form he's been in since winning a similar contest at Punchestown in the spring


19:50 Windsor Handicap (Class 6) 11f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Major Major (1.62/1 +19%)
Major Major

1.62/1(+19%)
(1) Major Major 1.62/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (11.6f, heavy, 10/3) 21 days ago, despite conceding first run. On the up so he's a player despite taking a 5 lb rise.
All the better for being gelded and showed the right attitude at Lingfield.
2
2nd (3) Sapristi (6/1 +14%)
Sapristi

6/1(+14%)
(3) Sapristi 6/1, Winner at Fairyhouse in June. 15/2, pulled up in handicap at Naas (10.3f, good) 49 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John O'Donoghue with work to do.
Pulled up in latest handicap after winning a 1m2f good-ground claimer at Fairyhouse.
3
3rd (5) Miss Lightfandango (5.5/1 +21%)
Miss Lightfandango

5.5/1(+21%)
(5) Miss Lightfandango 5.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good eighth of 13 in handicap (12/1) at Kempton (11f) 12 days ago, having run of race. Weighted to go well off a 3 lb lower mark.
Has got closer in each of her runs but was still only eighth of 13 in the latest.
4
4th (4) Timewave (7.5/1 -150%)
Timewave

7.5/1(-150%)
(4) Timewave 7.5/1, 16/1, good third of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to firm) 10 days ago, barely adequate test. One to consider now his stamina is drawn out more.
Both wins on the AW but gave it a good go from the front at Yarmouth last time.
5th
5th (6) Storm Valley (2.5/1 +17%)
Storm Valley

2.5/1(+17%)
(6) Storm Valley 2.5/1, Creditable third of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good to soft, 7/1) 16 days ago. In the mix once more.
0-6 but, having looked a bit one-paced, this step up in distance could work.
6th
6th (2) Duke Of Vienna (66/1 -371%)
Duke Of Vienna

66/1(-371%)
(2) Duke Of Vienna 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, first run since leaving Jessica Harrington when last of 4 in handicap at Ffos Las (12f, soft) 10 days ago. Needs to get back on track.
Ex-Irish maiden bought for 10,000gns; ground was soft when tailed off at Ffos Las.
LTO Selection:

19:50 Windsor Handicap (Class 6) 11f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Major Major showed a willing attitude when scoring over the extended 1m3f at Lingfield last time but he may find it difficult to defy this 5lb rise, therefore the nod goes to TIMEWAVE. Charlie Johnston's charge was a decent third over 1m2f at Yarmouth recently and he can get his head in front off the same mark here, while Storm Valley could also go well.

MAJOR MAJOR did well to get up at Lingfield last time out so Richard Hannon's progressive 3-y-o is taken to defy a 5 lb rise in the weights and follow up at the chief expense of Timewave who should be suited by stepping up in trip. Miss Lightfandango is weighted to have a big say too and warrants plenty of respect.

Major Major has solid prospects but this longer trip could eke out some improvement from STORM VALLEY and she is preferred.


20:00 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (7) One Of Our Own (22/1 -10%)
One Of Our Own

22/1(-10%)
(7) One Of Our Own 22/1, 3¾ lengths seventh of 11 to Wade's Magic in handicap (10/1) at Catterick (6f, good) 18 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Enters calculations.
On reduced mark but she's 0-14 and needs checkpieces to give her a boost.
2
2nd (5) Rainbow Rain (1.75/1 +50%)
Rainbow Rain

1.75/1(+50%)
(5) Rainbow Rain 1.75/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Thirsk in July. Creditable second of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 10/1) 11 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
Won at Thirsk (6f) before a close second at Newcastle (5f); in the thick of things again.
3
3rd (10) One For The Ladies (10/1 +29%)
One For The Ladies

10/1(+29%)
(10) One For The Ladies 10/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton (6f) in July. 2/1, creditable third of 9 in minor event at Chelmsford (6f) 11 days ago. Not out of things returned to handicap company.
Fair third at Chelmsford latest but she's not easy to predict and is 0-9 on turf.
4
4th (4) Areille (9/1 -50%)
Areille

9/1(-50%)
(4) Areille 9/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good) 51 days ago, headway under pressure 1f out and plugging on. Comes here operating from career-low mark and no forlorn hope returned to sprinting.
Has run well at Yarmouth last twice and has claims if she gets the breaks back in trip.
5th
5th (3) Mumcat (12/1 +25%)
Mumcat

12/1(+25%)
(3) Mumcat 12/1, One win from 29 Flat runs. Bit below form 3¼ lengths sixth of 11 to Wade's Magic in handicap (11/1) at Catterick (6f, good) 18 days ago, not seen to best effect having endured a wide trip. Each-way possibilities.
Has record of 1-29 and she's not really fired in her last two runs; others preferred.
6th
6th (2) Basholo (9/1 -29%)
Basholo

9/1(-29%)
(2) Basholo 9/1, Won 9-runner minor event at this course (5f, good to firm, 10/3) 14 days ago by 1½ lengths from Birdie Bowers. Clearly in good heart at present but both career victories have come at the minimum trip.
Won a 5f classified here last time; has more to do back up in trip but she's in the mix.
7th
7th (9) Merry Secret (20/1 -67%)
Merry Secret

20/1(-67%)
(9) Merry Secret 20/1, Unreliable type. Ran one of his better races under a change of tactics when good second of 12 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 10/1) 12 days ago, disputing lead and edged out final 50 yds. Task is to back that up.
Went close at Wolverhampton last time and he's respected back at 6f on turf.
8th
8th (1) Autumnal Breeze (9/1 -80%)
Autumnal Breeze

9/1(-80%)
(1) Autumnal Breeze 9/1, Latest win at Chelmsford (5f) in August. 5/2, good third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 8 days ago, faring best of those held up. Can go well.
Close third in her bid for a double at Wolverhampton last Friday; respected back on turf.
9th
9th (6) Wade's Magic (4.5/1 +50%)
Wade's Magic

4.5/1(+50%)
(6) Wade's Magic 4.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Catterick in August. Respectable third of 11 in handicap back at that venue (6f, good, 5/1) 5 days ago, staying on from 2f out. Not taken lightly.
Has form figures of 34313 in the last seven weeks and he should be in the mix again.
10th
10th (16) Point Of Woods (66/1 -164%)
Point Of Woods

66/1(-164%)
(16) Point Of Woods 66/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 22/1, ninth of 15 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago, shaping better than the bare result having made a big move into contention over 2f out. Not sure to build on that, however.
His last success was 15 months ago and he has form figures of 009909 this season.
11th
11th (18) Strip Out (25/1 +0%)
Strip Out

25/1(+0%)
(18) Strip Out 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Surpassed previous form when good third of 11 in nursery at Newcastle (6f) back in November. Absent/first run since leaving Julie Camacho and the market should prove a useful guide here.
Still unexposed but this looks tough on her return and she has work to do for new yard.
12th
12th (19) Kasino (100/1 -300%)
Kasino

100/1(-300%)
(19) Kasino 100/1, 7 lengths sixth of 9 to Basholo in minor event (33/1) at this course (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Must improve.
Well treated on her best form last year but it has been a struggle in 2023.
13th
13th (15) Indian Outlaw (66/1 -100%)
Indian Outlaw

66/1(-100%)
(15) Indian Outlaw 66/1, First run since leaving Andrew McNamara when below form eighth of 13 in handicap (18/1) at this course (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
0-10 and was well held here on recent stable debut; needs to do much better back at 6f.
14th
14th (8) Tiger Trap (12/1 +52%)
Tiger Trap

12/1(+52%)
(8) Tiger Trap 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, soft) 36 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Eased further 4 lb ahead of this and return to class 6 company rates a plus.
Well held in all six starts including three handicaps this summer; plenty to prove.
15th
15th (12) Birdie Bowers (18/1 -13%)
Birdie Bowers

18/1(-13%)
(12) Birdie Bowers 18/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 6 days ago. Back up in trip and better showing not ruled out returned to positive tactics.
Losing run is mounting up and he was disappointing at Southwell last time; down the list.
16th
16th (20) Holly Blackmore (125/1 -400%)
Holly Blackmore

125/1(-400%)
(20) Holly Blackmore 125/1, Maiden who produced best effort when third on handicap debut at Chelmsford (5f) in February. However, failed to kick on from that in handful of starts on AW/turf and has since switched yards. Others make greater appeal.
0-8 and was in rear in final three runs for David O'Meara; lots to prove for new yard.
17th
17th (14) Megatron (100/1 -203%)
Megatron

100/1(-203%)
(14) Megatron 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving Edward Bethell when last of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 50/1) 52 days ago.
Has struggled in all five runs and he has a lot to prove; headgear removed.
18th
18th (13) Chattel Village (66/1 -164%)
Chattel Village

66/1(-164%)
(13) Chattel Village 66/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 50/1) 11 days ago, never travelling well and beaten halfway. Visor replaces blinkers now.
Inconsistent ten-race maiden who was tailed off on AW last time; visor is now tried.
LTO Selection:

20:00 Redcar Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

One For The Ladies is noted back in a handicap off the same mark as her only previous win outside of classified stakes company, while similar sentiments apply to Basholo, although she is potentially the better treated of the two. Nevertheless, AUTUMNAL BREEZE arrives on the back of a more convincing string of efforts and the three-year-old has a live chance of putting a race like this to bed without too much fuss.

RAINBOW RAIN got the better of a next-time-out winner at Thirsk on his penultimate start and again ran well when runner-up at Newcastle (5f) 11 days ago. The return to 6f rates a plus and with his rider taking off a valuable 5 lb, he looks sure to go well again. Birdie Bowers (runner-up 12 months ago) is a threat if shrugging off a lesser run at Southwell 6 days ago. Autumnal Breeze and Wade's Magic complete the shortlist.

This looks wide open but AUTUMNAL BREEZE gets the vote ahead of recent course winner Basholo. Rainbow Rain is third choice.


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