MEETING · TODAY

6 races 35 runners First off 14:39

Going Good to Firm Flat Left-handed Galloping Headline 15:40 · £6,281
14:39

Seadell Shops & Holiday Chalets 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap ✓ Result

Class 5 1m3f104y ·Good to Firm ·£4,397 · 4 runners Open
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
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Age
Wgt
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Comment
1
Pleasant Man silks
Pleasant Man
Age 8 · 10-0
947331
70
77
8
10-0
10/3 11/4 10/3
Won a handicap at Doncaster 12 days ago, scoring by 1¼l off a 3lb lower mark in a performance that underlines his current solid form; effective across 10-14f and first-time cheekpieces are an interesting addition — he heads the ratings with a strong case.
AI verdict

Recent form of 331 is promising, but 10-0 weight and 11/4 odds suggest only a fair winning chance at Saturday Rating 77.

2
Hibernate silks
Hibernate
Age 4 · 10-0
-72115
70
81
4
10-0
11/4 2/1 5/2
Won by four lengths off a 6lb lower mark at his penultimate start and clearly suited by distances from 9f to 12f; his most recent run was well below that level off the same mark he carries today, but the ground and trip suit and there may still be improvement in him.
AI verdict

Hibernate's strong recent form (-72115) and competitive 2/1 market position are offset by a high 10-0 weight burden.

3
Currumbin silks
Currumbin
Age 5 · 9-11
8663-0
67
50
5
9-11
14/1 18/1 14/1
Out of form on his most recent start here on the Flat and has proven most effective over longer distances of 12f to 16f, making today's shorter trip an obvious concern; a first-time hood is fitted after a break of 82 days and he has plenty to find against these rivals.
AI verdict

Currumbin's poor form (8663-0), long 20/1 odds, and low Saturday Rating of 50 justify just 2 stars.

4
The Ubermensch silks
The Ubermensch
Age 4 · 9-4
262432
60
73
4
9-4
evn 11/10 10/11
Just touched off by 1¼l at Newcastle last time off the same mark he carries today, and has been placing consistently across 8-12f on good-to-firm and AW surfaces; tongue-tie and cheekpieces fitted together for the first time suggest connections expect a step forward and he could go close.
AI verdict

Inconsistent form (262432) and a modest Saturday Rating of 73 limit appeal despite strong 5/4 market support.

15:09

Weatherbys EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) ✓ Result

Class 4 6f3y ·Good to Firm ·£5,400 · 4 runners Open
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
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Age
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1
Can't Stop silks
Can't Stop
Age 2 · 9-7
—
—
151
2
9-7
6/1 5/1 11/2
A 75,000gns Ardad colt on debut, he is a full-brother to Farough, who showed very useful ability at six furlongs, and his dam was smart at the same trip as a juvenile; his trainer is in good form and he has every reason to be considered seriously.
AI verdict

Strong 151 Saturday Rating at 5/1 odds carrying 9-7 suggests solid non-favourite market value.

2
Nabati silks
Nabati
Age 2 · 9-7
—
—
156
2
9-7
1/6 1/5 1/7
Night Of Thunder colt who cost 850,000gns on debut, a half-brother to Chicago Call, who has shown very smart form at six furlongs, with his dam also sharp at that trip; a top course jockey takes the ride and his price tag alone suggests he is a colt of considerable ability.
AI verdict

Strong 156 Saturday Rating and dominant 2/9 market price at 9-7 justify four stars despite unknown form.

3
Shoof silks
Shoof
Age 2 · 9-7
5
—
147
2
9-7
12/1 8/1 11/1
Well held over nine lengths on his debut at Goodwood, but he should do better and today's extra distance may be what he has been waiting for; a hood goes on for the first time and he heads the ratings here, giving connections reason for greater optimism second time out.
AI verdict

Shoof's single run finishing 5th, combined with 8/1 odds and a 147 Saturday Rating, suggests mid-tier potential warranting cautious interest.

4
Sovereign Dawn silks
Sovereign Dawn
Age 2 · 9-7
0
—
127
2
9-7
80/1 FCST 66/1
Well beaten in a novice on his only start, but that run suggested the trip may not have suited and there is scope to improve with experience; he handles today's course and going and has everything to gain on his second outing if he can build on that debut effort.
AI verdict

A single '0' in form and 80/1 odds signal the market has no confidence in Sovereign Dawn's winning chances.

15:40

Weatherbys Racing Bank Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) ✓ Result

Class 3 7f3y ·Good to Firm ·£6,281 · 5 runners Open
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
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Age
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1
Musical Times silks
Musical Times
Age 2 · 9-9
1
—
158
2
9-9
1/6 2/11 1/7
Landed a novice at Newmarket on debut with a narrow margin and showed enough to suggest she can back it up on her second start; a top course jockey takes the ride and she heads the ratings as the clear one to beat.
AI verdict

Dominant form figure and a 158 Saturday Rating justify favouritism, but 1/5 odds leave minimal margin for error.

2
Attack Attack silks
Attack Attack
Age 2 · 9-2
00
—
127
2
9-2
66/1 66/1 50/1
Beaten 7½l in a maiden on this course last time and yet to win in recent starts, but steps up in trip for the first time today which could prove the key; a hood fits for the first time and her trainer is in good form.
AI verdict

Odds of 66/1 and a blank form figure of 00 signal minimal market confidence despite a 127 Saturday Rating.

3
Aunty Patsy silks
Aunty Patsy
Age 2 · 9-2
—
—
140
2
9-2
18/1 14/1 16/1
An 85,000gns St Mark's Basilica filly on debut, she is a half-sister to Royal Scimitar, who showed smart form at a mile, giving her an attractive pedigree profile for this trip; lightly exposed and holds obvious appeal on paper.
AI verdict

Aunty Patsy's unknown form and 14/1 outsider odds offset her solid 140 Saturday Rating, justifying a mid-tier 3/5.

4
Gracious Gift silks
Gracious Gift
Age 2 · 9-2
—
—
151
2
9-2
9/2
A Dubawi filly on debut for a top stable, she is a half-sister to Arabian Light, who showed very smart form at a mile and a quarter, with her dam also sharp at seven furlongs; strong on pedigree and commands real respect here.
AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 151 at 9/2 odds suggests solid market confidence despite not being favourite.

5
Skyglow silks
Skyglow
Age 2 · 9-2
—
—
127
2
9-2
66/1 40/1 50/1
A Space Blues filly on debut, she is a half-sister to smart-at-7f Wetsand and her dam showed fair two-year-old ability at a mile; our figures place her at the foot of the field and she has the most to prove in this company, though pedigree is not without appeal.
AI verdict

Skyglow's 40/1 outsider odds and low 127 Saturday Rating signal minimal market confidence in this 9-2 weighted filly.

16:15

Winning Experience With Moulton Racing Handicap ✓ Result

Class 5 1m3y ·Good to Firm ·£4,397 · 6 runners Open
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
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Age
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Comment
1
Great Mates silks
Great Mates
Age 4 · 9-9
31-246
74
79
4
9-9
11/4 10/3 11/4
Well held in a handicap at Newmarket last time, though that run was in keeping with her previous effort, and she had been building a solid record beforehand, including a win in recent starts; effective at 8-9f on good ground and AW, with a first-time hood added today.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 79 and inconsistent form figures of 31-246 support a mid-tier 3/5 assessment despite accessible 10/3 odds.

2
Sir Edward Lear silks
Sir Edward Lear
Age 5 · 9-7
130-54
72
71
5
9-7
7/1 7/2 7/1
Fourth and beaten seven lengths at Ripon on his latest start, in line with his previous effort, and has scope to build on his flat-season reappearance runs; switched to a visor today and, while his best form has come over 10-12f, there is ability here if he can translate it over a mile.
AI verdict

Mid-range Saturday Rating of 71, inconsistent form of 130-54, and 9-7 weight limit his winning prospects at 4/1.

3
Kalamunda silks
Kalamunda
Age 6 · 9-6
0446-2
71
76
6
9-6
6/4 FCST 3/2
Posted a clear career-best when runner-up here over course and distance last time, going down by just 2¼l off this same mark; cheekpieces fitted for the first time today and, though his best form has come on AW, he heads the ratings with a strong case to make on recent evidence.
AI verdict

Kalamunda's decent Saturday Rating of 76 and solid 7/4 odds are offset by top weight 9-6 and inconsistent form 0446-2.

4
Tactical Plan silks
Tactical Plan
Age 4 · 9-3
-04804
68
69
4
9-3
9/2
A slight improvement when fourth at Brighton last time, beaten just over 4 lengths in a handicap, though yet to win in recent starts; acts well on any ground and has form at 7f, while first-time cheekpieces today are an addition that could spark further progress.
AI verdict

Form reading -04804 shows consistent underperformance, and a Saturday Rating of just 69 confirms limited winning prospects at 5/1.

5
Man Of Desert silks
Man Of Desert
Age 5 · 9-2
7-0574
67
67
5
9-2
7/1 6/1 7/1
Fourth and beaten 6½l in a handicap on this course most recently, in keeping with his recent form, though the mark has been easing without a win to show for it; a tongue-tie fits for the first time today and the mile trip and sound surface both suit.
AI verdict

Rated just 67 with uninspiring form of 7-0574 and 9-2 weight, Man Of Desert offers limited appeal at 6/1.

6
Big Alex Walmsley silks
Big Alex Walmsley
Age 4 · 8-11
5490-7
62
45
4
8-11
33/1 22/1 33/1
Well adrift of the principals in a handicap at Lingfield last time, struggling to match his better efforts, and his rating continues to fall without a win in recent starts; a hood is added today and he has fair form at 7f on a sound surface, but sits at the foot of our ratings.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 45, weak 5490-7 form, and 22/1 odds signal minimal winning prospects for Big Alex Walmsley.

16:50

Mark Sumner Handicap ✓ Result

Class 6 1m3y ·Good to Firm ·£3,768 · 7 runners Open
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
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Age
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Comment
1
Give Me The Night silks
Give Me The Night
Age 4 · 10-0
78-480
60
48
4
10-0
13/2 15/2 13/2
Without a win in recent starts, he is effective at this distance on good and soft, and the addition of first-time blinkers for a trainer in good form makes him of interest from stall 4. A poor run at Nottingham last time is the main question.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 48 and poor recent form figures of 78-480 make 9/1 odds at 10-0 weight an unattractive proposition.

2
Midnight's Dream silks
Midnight's Dream
Age 5 · 9-13
390006
59
56
5
9-13
11/4 3/1 11/4
Runs to a solid level at this distance and on good ground, going down by three lengths off a slightly higher mark at Doncaster last time. The question is whether he settles — he can be free-running and needs to relax to show his best.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-13 with poor form 390006 and a low Saturday Rating of 56 limits Midnight's Dream's winning prospects.

3
Mart silks
Mart
Age 5 · 9-11
475436
57
53
5
9-11
4/1 7/2 4/1
Running well below his best handicap mark and showing fair form in recent starts, he is versatile in terms of conditions and has experience at this distance. The form dipped last time at Newmarket, and whether 8f suits as well as shorter is worth bearing in mind.
AI verdict

Mart's poor form (475436), low Saturday Rating of 53, and 9-11 weight burden justify a weak 2/5 star rating at 5/1.

4
Campani silks
Campani
Age 4 · 9-10
177-13
56
59
4
9-10
2/1
Third here on his most recent outing, Campani has landed two races in recent starts and handles this track and today's conditions. He's capable when at his sharpest, and off a 50-day break, he rates as the one to beat on our figures.
AI verdict

Campani's solid 59 Saturday Rating and consistent form (177-13) are offset by a tough 9-10 weight burden.

5
Luminous Warrior silks
Luminous Warrior
Age 4 · 9-9
700786
55
51
4
9-9
13/2 7/2 13/2
Winless in recent starts but racing off a mark that continues to slide, he acts well at this distance on today's going and is fitted with a tongue-tie for the first time. Nothing more than a mid-division chance at best given the current run of form.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-9 with a Saturday Rating of 51 and dismal recent form of 700786 limits confidence despite 4/1 odds.

6
Shaws Phoenix silks
Shaws Phoenix
Age 5 · 9-2
558-90
48
23
5
9-2
28/1 18/1 28/1
Tailed off at Wolverhampton on her most recent outing, she has questions to answer at this distance in particular and sits bottom of our rankings. The addition of first-time cheekpieces is a small hope, and she acts on any going, but it asks a lot.
AI verdict

Shaws Phoenix earned 1/5 stars due to a Saturday Rating of just 23, poor recent form of 558-90, and 25/1 odds reflecting minimal market confidence.

7
Sporty Socks silks
Sporty Socks
Age 3 · 8-5
2653-7
46
44
3
8-5
16/1 9/1 16/1
Set too strong a pace and paid for it when well beaten here last time, she now returns from a 65-day absence with stamina over this distance still to fully prove. Some ability at 8f but needs to settle her running better to feature.
AI verdict

Rated just 44 with poor recent form (2653-7) and unfancied at 11/1, Sporty Socks carries 8-5 with little to recommend.

17:25

Branfords Handicap ✓ Result

Class 6 7f3y ·Good to Firm ·£3,768 · 9 runners Open
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
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Age
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1
Giant silks
Giant
Age 6 · 10-0
-63002
60
58
6
10-0
6/1
Second at Windsor last time, going down by just over two lengths off this very mark, Giant heads our figures in a nine-runner field and acts well across a range of trips. He is yet to win in recent starts but this is a fair opportunity.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 10-0 with a weak form of -63002 and a low Saturday Rating of 58 limits Giant's winning prospects.

2
Wilde And Dandy silks
Wilde And Dandy
Age 6 · 9-13
2836-9
59
44
6
9-13
16/1
Suited to today's trip and surface, he acts over 7-8f on a sound surface, but returns from a near five-month absence with his form having been below par before the layoff. Finding his feet on the comeback is the key question.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-13 with a Saturday Rating of just 44, poor recent form of 2836-9, and drifting to 16/1 in the market justifies the lowest possible rating.

3
Dion Baker silks
Dion Baker
Age 7 · 9-13
441113
59
69
7
9-13
4/1
Three wins in his last six starts and back just two days after landing at Brighton — the cheekpieces have clearly played their part. Our figures put him down the market, though an in-form yard and course/distance experience keep him of interest.
AI verdict

Solid recent form (441113) and fair 4/1 odds are offset by a high 9-13 weight limiting upside at Saturday Rating 69.

4
Federal Envoy silks
Federal Envoy
Age 5 · 9-12
-69052
58
61
5
9-12
5/2
Runner-up at Ripon last time, going down by a length off a 1lb lower mark, he acts at 7f and ranks third on our figures. He has shown his best to date on the all-weather, which adds a small question mark over today's turf conditions.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-12 with weak form -69052 and a low Saturday Rating of 61 limits Federal Envoy's winning prospects significantly.

5
Dancing With Drums silks
Dancing With Drums
Age 4 · 9-12
571305
58
40
4
9-12
12/1 18/1 12/1
Landed a handicap at Kempton in May and is 1lb lower here than on his most recent outing, which is in his favour. Form has faded since that success though, and a bounce-back is needed over a trip that may stretch him slightly.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 40, weak form (571305), and 22/1 odds signal the market has little confidence in Dancing With Drums.

6
Adelaide Bay silks
Adelaide Bay
Age 4 · 9-7
908825
53
55
4
9-7
13/2 11/2 13/2
Runner-up at Lingfield last time, going down by three lengths off a marginally higher mark, he now races below the level at which he has previously been successful, which gives him something to work with. Acts at 7f but his best form has come on the all-weather.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 55, poor form reading 908825, and 9-7 weight combine to justify the 11/2 market position.

7
Jungle Knight silks
Jungle Knight
Age 3 · 9-6
57-761
60
64
3
9-6
11/2 9/2 11/2
Landed a handicap here last time by a length, and drops in trip today which should be a positive. Effective on good ground and fitted with a tongue-tie for the first time, though 3lb higher than for that success is the key test.
AI verdict

Jungle Knight's moderate Saturday Rating of 64, inconsistent form (57-761), and 9-6 weight limit his winning prospects at 5/1.

8
Hakin Adraar silks
Hakin Adraar
Age 3 · 9-4
407-40
58
46
3
9-4
28/1 16/1 25/1
Last at Doncaster on his most recent outing in a clear step backwards, and his better efforts have tended to come on the all-weather. Has shown enough to suggest a revival is possible, but needs to bounce back quickly.
AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with a Saturday Rating of just 46, poor form of 407-40, and dismissed by the market at 16/1.

9
Mayflower Rock silks
Mayflower Rock
Age 3 · 8-12
840
52
54
3
8-12
11/1 7/1 10/1
Finished last in a novice at Wolverhampton most recently, she sits at the foot of our figures in a nine-runner field with questions over trip and experience. The yard landed this race last year, which is of note, but she needs to bounce back significantly.
AI verdict

Weak Saturday Rating of 54, poor form figures of 840, and 8-12 weight combine to justify the 7/1 market dismissal.