Race Conditions

Race Title: ADVANCE PRICE MIDWEEK RACING FOR £10 HANDICAP (Class 5)

Time/Date: 21:00, Monday 19 May 2025

Age Group: 4yo+

Distance: 7f 36y

Rating Band: 0–75

Surface: Tapeta (Standard)

Field Size: 9 runners



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Pace & Draw Angles

Pace Forecast: Even

Draw Bias: No clear pattern at this trip, though low-to-middle stalls have a slight edge historically.

Pace Hint: With a few prominent types and even overall pace, those racing handily—NOVAK and CITY CYCLONE—are likely to benefit most. The pace is predicted to be solid but not frenetic.



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Strongest Contenders

CITY CYCLONE (Tony Carroll) – Timeform 91
Back on song when just touched off at Lingfield and now returns to a C&D where he’s already a dual winner. Track, trip, and pace setup all ideal. William Carson has a strong record on favourites.
8.5/10

NOVAK (Iain Jardine) – Timeform 88
In career-best form this spring, having just edged out Harbour Vision over this C&D last time. Tactically versatile and unexposed at this level. 5lb claim retained.
8/10

LADY WINGALONG (IRE) (David Evans) – Timeform 85
Highly consistent mare who won four times in 2024 and added two more AW wins this winter. Strong-finishing type in top form. Market worth noting—yard’s sole runners at flat meetings profitable to follow.
7.5/10



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Main Dangers

CHIFA (IRE) (Ed de Giles) – Timeform 88
Experienced performer who won four races in 2023 and has shown he’s still competitive this season. Close third last time and nicely treated. Drawn low and should sit close to the pace.
7/10

SWISS ACE (Ruth Carr) – Timeform 88
Returned to form when third last time over an inadequate 6f. This 7f trip suits better and has placed in higher grade previously. Draw is ideal and recent form encouraging.
7/10

HARBOUR VISION (Scott Dixon) – Timeform 89
Multiple C&D winner who chased Novak home here last month. Veteran with solid profile at this venue, but less effective when held up in smaller fields.
6.5/10



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Others Rated

SUSTAINED (IRE) – Timeform 86
Has potential to improve in 4yo campaign. Goes well fresh but returns from 242-day break. Market may guide fitness.
6/10

TWILIGHT DIAMOND – Timeform 89
Flashes ability but form has tailed off. Has a good pedigree and one sharp performance would put him in this, but remains inconsistent.
5.5/10

ROGUE SOLDIER (IRE) – No rating
Returned with a laboured run after long layoff. No real positives on current profile and hard to fancy on recent output.
3.5/10



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Each-Way Angles

With 9 runners, there are 3 places on offer. Swiss Ace, Chifa, and Lady Wingalong are each-way viable based on current form, draw, and class suitability.


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Trainer/Stat Notes

David Evans (Lady Wingalong): +£61.38 to £1 level stake with sole runners at flat meetings.

William Carson (City Cyclone): 37% strike rate when riding favourites.



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Tissue Estimate (Unofficial Odds)

Horse Tissue Odds

City Cyclone 3/1
Novak 4/1
Lady Wingalong 11/2
Swiss Ace 13/2
Chifa 7/1
Harbour Vision 9/1
Twilight Diamond 14/1
Sustained 16/1
Rogue Soldier 66/1



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Market Watch Advice

Monitor Sustained and Twilight Diamond, both returning from breaks of 75+ days. A strong market move could indicate fitness or intent. Conversely, drift on Novak or City Cyclone would be notable given their current profile.