17:40 Yarmouth – Racing League Race 1 Handicap

(Class 4, 1m 3f 104y, Soft, 3yo+)

• Pace Forecast: Strong
• Draw Bias: Against Low

Runner Comments:

• CHARMAINE (4yo, 9-12, TFR 95)
  • Form: Fairly useful handicapper, won in March and May, ran well when third last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Wide draw is a positive and well suited to a strong pace scenario.
  • Class/Flags: Proven mare thriving on the AW but also ran a strong second on turf.
  • Fitness: (21 days off)
• BALTIC (5yo, 9-9, TFR 93)
  • Form: Won 4 times in 2024, but regressive profile and out of form. Last run was a sixth, not ideally placed.
  • Pace/Draw: Draw 8, with a “Against Low” bias.
  • Fitness: (40 days off)
• BIG BEAR HUG (6yo, 9-8, TFR 95)
  • Form: Fairly useful handicapper, won at Goodwood in June, ran well when third at Epsom last time.
  • Class/Flags: Honest but vulnerable in a stronger race. Had breathing operation.
  • Fitness: (22 days off)
• SPORTINGSILVERMINE (IRE) (4yo, 9-7, TFR 99)
  • Form: Reliable performer, respectable fourth in Old Newton Cup, keeping on well.
  • Pace/Draw: Pace forecast is strong, which lessens confidence in him. Draw 1 is a tactical negative.
  • Flags: Went under 50% of his starting Betfair SP last time. James Owen has a 21% strike rate with horses running over 10f+.
  • Fitness: (19 days off)
• PAPAGEI (4yo, 9-7, TFR 95)
  • Form: Best effort this season when second at Salisbury last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Suited by a stronger-run race.
  • Class/Flags: Exposed but ran a solid race. Richard Kingscote is an eye-catching booking. Consistent, but may lack finishing kick of improvers.
  • Fitness: (12 days off)
• SECRET BEACH (IRE) (4yo, 9-4, TFR 92)
  • Form: Progressive, won at York last time in dominant fashion, responding to a breathing operation and tongue-tie.
  • Pace/Draw: Energy-efficient front-running style is well suited to the strong pace. Well-drawn.
  • Class/Flags: Up in class, but proven over 1½m on softish ground. Tactically sharp.
  • Fitness: (13 days off)
• NEWTOWN DUKE (IRE) (4yo, 9-3, TFR 94)
  • Form: Stepped up on reappearance when third at Carlisle last time.
  • Class/Flags: Fair maiden. Soft ground is a question.
  • Fitness: (19 days off)
• CARNIVAL DAY (IRE) (4yo, 9-2, TFR 95)
  • Form: Shaped as if still in good form when seventh at Windsor last time, racing freely.
  • Class/Flags: Weak finish last time.
  • Fitness: (66 days off)
• MINHAD (3yo, 9-0, TFR 94)
  • Form: Won a minor event at Newmarket in May. Stiff task when tailed off in King Edward VII Stakes last time.
  • Class/Flags: Lightly raced, but profile lacks depth. Ismail Mohammed has £22.34 profit when having one runner at a flat meeting.
  • Fitness: (34 days off)
• FANTASY WORLD (IRE) (3yo, 8-13, TFR 92)
  • Form: Unexposed, scored readily in a Ffos Las maiden last time.
  • Class/Flags: Likely to stay this trip and open to plenty of progress. Andrew Balding has a 17% strike rate with handicap debutants. Progressive, but lacks experience.
  • Fitness: (24 days off)
• SWORD OF WESSEX (IRE) (3yo, 8-11, TFR 94)
  • Form: Failed to stay when seventh at Doncaster last time.
  • Class/Flags: Will prove best at shorter than 1¾m. Headgear first time but vulnerable.
  • Fitness: (47 days off)
• OBSIDIAN KNIGHT (IRE) (7yo, 8-10, TFR 97)
  • Form: Well below form last time. Back form on AW reads well.
  • Pace/Draw: Race shape may suit a prominent sit. Draw is fair.
  • Class/Flags: Better on AW but adaptable and could surprise.
  • Fitness: (42 days off)
• NEOMA (3yo, 8-4, TFR 96)
  • Form: Promising 3-y-o filly who continues to improve, just touched off at Hamilton last week.
  • Pace/Draw: Strong recent sectionals and pace setup could help.
  • Class/Flags: Likely to stay beyond 1½m. Minor hold-up risk if pace collapses late.
  • Fitness: (6 days off)

Private Tissue Odds:

• Secret Beach – 9/2
• Charmaine – 5/1
• Fantasy World – 13/2
• Papagei – 7/1
• Neoma – 9/1
• Sportingsilvermine – 10/1
• Big Bear Hug – 11/1
• Obsidian Knight – 12/1
• Newtown Duke – 14/1
• Carnival Day – 16/1
• Minhad – 18/1
• Baltic – 20/1
• Sword of Wessex – 25/1

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

• Win: SECRET BEACH – proven stamina, good draw, peak form.
• Each-Way: FANTASY WORLD – improving 3-y-o, nicely drawn, unexposed in handicaps.

18:10 Yarmouth – Racing League Race 2 Handicap

(Class 4, 6f 3y, Soft, 3yo+)

• Pace Forecast: Strong
• Draw Bias: Against High

Runner Comments:

• DORNEY LAKE (4yo, 10-0, TFR 98)
  • Form: Useful handicapper, won at Yarmouth and Doncaster in April. Below form last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Predicted strong pace shouldn’t downgrade expectations as prominent racers usually have the best of it here. Draw 8, with an “Against High” bias.
  • Class/Flags: Course specialist who likes it here and won’t mind cut in ground. Has slipped to a workable mark. Had breathing operation, wears tongue tie.
  • Fitness: (13 days off)
• THUNDER BLUE (4yo, 9-12, TFR 99)
  • Form: Useful handicapper, won in 2024, but well below form last time.
  • Class/Flags: Should be suited by a return to 6f. Hasn’t looked in love with racing lately.
  • Fitness: (46 days off)
• MUSICAL TOUCH (IRE) (4yo, 9-11, TFR 98)
  • Form: Useful handicapper, won in April, second at Chelmsford, respectable third last time, faring best of those held up.
  • Pace/Draw: Well-suited by the race shape and expected strong pace. Draw 9, with an “Against High” bias, but still fine.
  • Class/Flags: Proven sprinter holding form well.
  • Fitness: (16 days off)
• REBEL PATH (FR) (6yo, 9-6, TFR 95)
  • Form: Versatile and honest, second at Newmarket last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Well drawn. Often pulls early; strong pace could blunt finish.
  • Flags: Was beaten last time when trading at 25% or less of his Betfair SP.
  • Fitness: (33 days off)
• BISHOP’S CROWN (5yo, 9-5, TFR 92)
  • Form: Good third last time.
  • Class/Flags: Running well but not a winning profile. Usually wears cheekpieces, often starts slowly.
  • Fitness: (3 days off)
• FAR ABOVE DREAM (IRE) (3yo, 9-5, TFR 94)
  • Form: Won at Bath in June, back on track when third at Epsom last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Likely pace casualty; wide trip vulnerable late. Draw 7, with an “Against High” bias.
  • Class/Flags: Lightly-raced 3-y-o who should have his best days ahead.
  • Fitness: (22 days off)
• TIGER TULIP (4yo, 9-5, TFR 95)
  • Form: Thriving sort with two strong wins this summer.
  • Pace/Draw: Draw 1 isn’t ideal given her typical front-running style and today’s track bias. High pace pressure is a concern.
  • Fitness: (42 days off)
• TUCO SALAMANCA (IRE) (3yo, 9-4, TFR 93)
  • Form: Solid profile for 3-y-o handicaps; unlucky York effort two back.
  • Pace/Draw: Will benefit from a strong pace and has tactical speed, though wide draw is a slight negative.
  • Fitness: (40 days off)
• INVINCIBLE SPEED (IRE) (4yo, 9-3, TFR 95)
  • Form: Below form last 3 starts.
  • Class/Flags: Has regressed, and wide draw adds to negatives.
  • Fitness: (22 days off)
• SENSORIUM (IRE) (3yo, 9-3, TFR 90)
  • Form: Best effort when third in a valuable sales race at York in 2024.
  • Class/Flags: 336-day layoff, fair profile but fitness is a concern.
  • Fitness: (336 days off)
• WRECK IT RYLEY (IRE) (5yo, 9-1, TFR 96)
  • Form: Recent second at Haydock shows he’s not far off form.
  • Pace/Draw: Can go forward but may be pressured. Predicted strong pace shouldn’t downgrade expectations.
  • Class/Flags: Last run better than it looked; competitive rating. Holds place claims if pace collapses late.
  • Fitness: (6 days off)
• EXPRESS TRAIN (IRE) (3yo, 9-0, TFR 87p)
  • Form: Promising Andrew Balding 3-y-o, bolted up at Leicester in novice company last time.
  • Class/Flags: Could have plenty in hand off 78 on handicap debut. Running style suits pace shape. Unexposed, strong LTO win, good draw, progressive. Andrew Balding has a 17% strike rate with handicap debutants.
  • Fitness: (19 days off)

Private Tissue Odds:

• Musical Touch – 5/1
• Express Train – 11/2
• Rebel Path – 13/2
• Tiger Tulip – 13/2
• Tuco Salamanca – 7/1
• Dorney Lake – 10/1
• Bishop’s Crown – 12/1
• Wreck It Ryley – 12/1
• Far Above Dream – 14/1
• Thunder Blue – 18/1
• Sensorium – 20/1
• Invincible Speed – 25/1

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

• Win: EXPRESS TRAIN – Handicap debut after a demolition job in a novice; unexposed and tactically suited.
• Each-Way: REBEL PATH – Honest, consistent, and running to mark; well drawn and handles ground.

18:40 Yarmouth – Racing League Race 3 Handicap

(Class 4, 1m 3y, Soft, 3yo+)

• Pace Forecast: Very Strong
• Draw Bias: Strongly Favours Low

Runner Comments:

• ATLANTIC GAMBLE (4yo, 9-13, TFR 89)
  • Form: Back to best when third at Kempton last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Might not get home if pressured as likely. Draw 2, favored.
  • Class/Flags: William Knight has £10.94 profit to a £1 level stake when having one runner at a flat meeting.
  • Fitness: (29 days off)
• FARASI LANE (IRE) (7yo, 9-13, TFR 94)
  • Form: Looked back in form when fifth at Kempton last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Very strong pace likely, will probably be favoured. Needs 7f now, racing too freely over this trip. Draw 11, “Strongly Favours Low” bias.
  • Class/Flags: Best at 6f/7f nowadays. Had breathing operation.
  • Fitness: (21 days off)
• ARCTIC DAWN (4yo, 9-12, TFR 90)
  • Form: Lightly raced and upwardly mobile, won maiden last time. Ran with credit in a warm race.
  • Pace/Draw: Well drawn (4) and suited by pace collapse.
  • Flags: Traded at least twice his starting Betfair SP when successful on his most recent outing. Improving, can finish strongly off pace meltdown.
  • Fitness: (32 days off)
• DRIFTS AWAY (4yo, 9-10, TFR 91)
  • Form: Won at Yarmouth in May, respectable third at Goodwood last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Course and distance winner. Could benefit from the burn-up up front if held onto late. Draw 10, “Strongly Favours Low” bias.
  • Class/Flags: Solid but vulnerable to less exposed.
  • Fitness: (41 days off)
• A MAJOR PAYNE (4yo, 9-9, TFR 92)
  • Form: Has held his form all year and went close again last time despite saddle slipping.
  • Pace/Draw: Widely drawn (12) and facing several with same pace style. Draw and running style clash.
  • Class/Flags: Honest and consistent.
  • Fitness: (20 days off)
• JIMMY SPEAKING (4yo, 9-9, TFR 91)
  • Form: Good neck second at Ascot last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Usually front runner/races prominently. Best when leading; too many early rivals here. Draw 6, which is good.
  • Fitness: (13 days off)
• BAJAN BANDIT (5yo, 9-8, TFR 92)
  • Form: Seen to advantage from good draw when fourth at Chester last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Usually front runner/races prominently. Draw 8, “Strongly Favours Low” bias.
  • Class/Flags: Not at best, faces others with more upside.
  • Fitness: (13 days off)
• MOSTAWAA (9yo, 9-8, TFR 91)
  • Form: Creditable third at Carlisle last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Front runner/races prominently. Draw 14, “Strongly Favours Low” bias.
  • Class/Flags: Old-timer still capable of strong showings, especially on soft ground. Could pinch a place if chaos ensues up front. Better than form suggests; soft and trip suit. Horse for course.
  • Fitness: (29 days off)
• HARTSWOOD (8yo, 9-5, TFR 91)
  • Form: Looked rusty when twelfth at Carlisle last time.
  • Class/Flags: Exposed and form declined since early wins.
  • Fitness: (29 days off)
• LUNAR ORBIT (IRE) (3yo, 9-5, TFR 88)
  • Form: Confirmed previous improvement when neck second at Kempton last time. Strong back-to-back seconds.
  • Pace/Draw: Usually races close up. Slightly wider draw (13) is a negative but has tactical pace.
  • Class/Flags: Progressive 3-y-o. In hood last 2 starts.
  • Fitness: (29 days off)
• MOUNT KING (IRE) (5yo, 9-4, TFR 93)
  • Form: Good fourth at Pontefract last time, not ideally placed. Shaped better than bare result.
  • Pace/Draw: Tactically well drawn (1) which is a major asset. Has tactical speed to sit just off the pace, ideal in a race likely to collapse late.
  • Class/Flags: Proven on soft. Versatile.
  • Fitness: (16 days off)
• LIR SPECIALE (IRE) (6yo, 9-2, TFR 88)
  • Form: Well below form last time.
  • Class/Flags: Form poor; even the wind op unlikely to spark revival.
  • Fitness: (54 days off)
• ZARATHOS (IRE) (3yo, 9-0, TFR 91)
  • Form: Again ran creditably when third at York last time. Reliable type with multiple frame finishes.
  • Pace/Draw: Usually races close up. Draw 7, with a “Strongly Favours Low” bias.
  • Class/Flags: Slight concern over final 1f stamina but should be finishing off better than most. Reliable placer; ground fine, stamina test may stretch. Strong finisher, solid profile.
  • Fitness: (13 days off)
• PANELLI (3yo, 9-0, TFR 92p)
  • Form: Progressed when second at Leicester last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Racing style vulnerable to positioning issues. Draw 9, “Strongly Favours Low” bias.
  • Class/Flags: Much less exposed than most, fancied to build on Leicester second. Bred to be suited by at least 1¼m, open to further improvement. Unexposed and shaped well LTO.
  • Fitness: (19 days off)

Private Tissue Odds:

• Mount King – 5/1
• Arctic Dawn – 6/1
• Panelli – 13/2
• Lunar Orbit – 13/2
• A Major Payne – 7/1
• Zarathos – 10/1
• Mostawaa – 12/1
• Drifts Away – 12/1
• Atlantic Gamble – 14/1
• Jimmy Speaking – 16/1
• Farasi Lane – 18/1
• Bajan Bandit – 20/1
• Hartswood – 33/1
• Lir Speciale – 40/1

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

• Win: MOUNT KING – Low draw, ideal setup, tactically adaptable.
• Each-Way: ZARATHOS – Strong finisher, solid profile, and race may fall into his lap.

19:10 Yarmouth – Racing League Race 4 Handicap

(Class 3, 7f 3y, Soft, 3yo+)

• Pace Forecast: Even
• Draw Bias: Favours Low

Runner Comments:

• DOSMAN (4yo, 10-0, TFR 108)
  • Form: Strong comeback, finishing ¾l second at Newcastle last time (AW) off a 9-month break and gelded. Well-handicapped on pick of his efforts.
  • Pace/Draw: Prominent racer. Despite stall 13, not much early speed drawn inside him, so could still get position.
  • Class/Flags: Top pick, looks ready to strike for Jamie Osborne. Progressive. Fast-finishing, improving.
  • Fitness: (26 days off)
• RAJINDRI (IRE) (5yo, 9-11, TFR 99)
  • Form: Shaped as if still in good form when tenth in listed race final start.
  • Class/Flags: Mare with solid back form, but likely to need the run after 222 days off. Likes this track but long layoff.
  • Fitness: (222 days off)
• EL BODON (IRE) (4yo, 9-10, TFR 105)
  • Form: Excellent seasonal return when second at Chester, despite a wide trip.
  • Pace/Draw: Drawn well in 7.
  • Class/Flags: Only his second run since November and looks like one with more to come. Likely to improve for reappearance.
  • Fitness: (40 days off)
• SUPERPOSITION (4yo, 9-10, TFR 106)
  • Form: Good sixth at Newmarket last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Likely to take up a prominent position, but has a record of getting beaten after trading much lower than Betfair SP. Draw 2, favored.
  • Class/Flags: Poor turf record vs AW; may trade short and weaken. Had breathing operation.
  • Fitness: (14 days off)
• NIKOVO (6yo, 9-9, TFR 106)
  • Form: Good third at Newcastle on return from 10 weeks off.
  • Pace/Draw: Draw 10, “Favours Low” bias.
  • Class/Flags: Consistent profile and soft ground should be okay. Less scope than some. Had breathing operation.
  • Fitness: (28 days off)
• SPANGLED MAC (IRE) (6yo, 9-8, TFR 104)
  • Form: Below form last 2 starts.
  • Pace/Draw: Draw 9, “Favours Low” bias.
  • Class/Flags: Course and distance winner who is starting to slip to a good mark. Out of form but has conditions in his favour. Value angle returning to CD on suitable ground. Had breathing operation.
  • Fitness: (16 days off)
• KING’S LYNN (8yo, 9-5, TFR 106)
  • Form: Back to winning ways last time at Haydock.
  • Pace/Draw: Draw 5, favored.
  • Class/Flags: Versatile and handles cut; has shown class in deeper races. Veteran but still capable; loves 7f with some ease. Wears cheekpieces.
  • Fitness: (19 days off)
• TOLSTOY (IRE) (6yo, 9-5, TFR 105)
  • Form: Not seen to best effect when ninth at York last time, very slowly away.
  • Pace/Draw: Usually slowly away, races off pace. Draw 4, favored.
  • Class/Flags: Inconsistent; does have ability but risky. Quirky.
  • Fitness: (40 days off)
• LEADMAN (5yo, 9-4, TFR 107)
  • Form: Won well at Newmarket off a break (first run for David O’Meara). Form has already been franked.
  • Pace/Draw: Drawn in 1, which is ideal given the draw and pace setup. Should track pace comfortably.
  • Class/Flags: Unexposed over 7f. Progressive. Solid return and form has depth.
  • Fitness: (13 days off)
• RACINGBREAKS RYDER (IRE) (5yo, 9-1, TFR 106)
  • Form: Very consistent and competitive. Respectable sixth at Kempton last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Prominent racers are usually favoured, looks to have more going for it. Wide draw (11) is a slight worry and lack of sustained early gallop.
  • Class/Flags: Track suits, and he often travels strongly before staying on late. Proven.
  • Fitness: (21 days off)
• MISTER BLUEBIRD (7yo, 8-11, TFR 105)
  • Form: Ran well on both recent starts, winning at Goodwood and second at Epsom.
  • Pace/Draw: Draw 3, favored.
  • Class/Flags: Often underestimated. May not be well treated but rarely runs a bad race. Reliable, may grab place; lacks upside.
  • Fitness: (22 days off)
• GLAM SQUAD (IRE) (4yo, 8-9, TFR 104)
  • Form: Run of good form halted last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Draw 12, “Favours Low” bias.
  • Class/Flags: CD winner but out of sorts and below form recently.
  • Fitness: (29 days off)
• FLYING FLETCHER (4yo, 8-6, TFR 105)
  • Form: Step back in right direction when fifth at Doncaster last time, suited by way race developed.
  • Pace/Draw: Usually races off pace. Draw 6, favored.
  • Class/Flags: Modest recent figures but gets ideal trip/ground.
  • Fitness: (14 days off)

Private Tissue Odds:

• Dosman – 9/2
• Leadman – 5/1
• Racingbreaks Ryder – 13/2
• El Bodon – 7/1
• King’s Lynn – 15/2
• Nikovo – 8/1
• Mister Bluebird – 10/1
• Spangled Mac – 12/1
• Tolstoy – 16/1
• Superposition – 18/1
• Glam Squad – 20/1
• Rajindri – 25/1
• Flying Fletcher – 25/1

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

• Win: DOSMAN – Massive effort on reappearance; should be primed now.
• Each-Way: EL BODON – Only just denied at Chester; fitter now and well drawn.

19:40 Yarmouth – Racing League Race 5 Handicap

(Class 3, 5f 42y, Soft, 3yo+)

• Pace Forecast: Strong
• Draw Bias: Against High

Runner Comments:

• SOLAR ACLAIM (IRE) (4yo, 9-12, TFR 101)
  • Form: Impressive 3L winner at Chester last time, showing a strong turn of foot.
  • Pace/Draw: Has early speed to hold position. Draw 4, “Against High” bias, so favored.
  • Class/Flags: Ground fine, won on soft. Lightly raced for a 4yo. Progressive. Chester form rock-solid, peak time. Julie Camacho has £46.16 profit to a £1 level stake when having one runner at a flat meeting.
  • Fitness: (40 days off)
• JER BATT (IRE) (5yo, 9-12, TFR 104)
  • Form: 5f specialist with strong past form, including second to a 104-rated rival. Excuses in the Epsom Dash when slowly away and poorly positioned.
  • Pace/Draw: Stall 2 ideal, handles soft, and a return to a conventional track helps. Drawn to attack.
  • Class/Flags: Proven. Class edge.
  • Fitness: (47 days off)
• EXISTENT (7yo, 9-7, TFR 100)
  • Form: Consistently placed without winning, shaped well again in the Dash.
  • Pace/Draw: May benefit from strong pace. Draw 10, “Against High” bias.
  • Class/Flags: Has a habit of finishing late without winning. Hard to win with. Went under half his starting Betfair SP when beaten last time out. Flying late, but always needs things to fall right.
  • Fitness: (47 days off)
• TAN RAPIDO (4yo, 9-7, TFR 102)
  • Form: Reliable profile, scored at Chelmsford recently with a strong late finish.
  • Pace/Draw: Back on turf now, handles ease. Needs luck from a wide draw (9).
  • Class/Flags: Improving. Flying on AW, turf okay, wide draw limits.
  • Fitness: (23 days off)
• END OF STORY (IRE) (3yo, 9-5, TFR ?)
  • Form: Won maiden and nursery in 2024, but below form both starts this season.
  • Pace/Draw: Usually front runner/races prominently. Draw 13, “Against High” bias.
  • Class/Flags: No spark this season; hard to fancy.
  • Fitness: (78 days off)
• KING OF BEARS (IRE) (3yo, 9-5, TFR 96)
  • Form: Third in handicap at Windsor in June. Below form when fourteenth at Royal Ascot last time.
  • Class/Flags: Well handicapped but struggling for form. Had breathing operation.
  • Fitness: (34 days off)
• ACCRUAL (4yo, 9-4, TFR 100)
  • Form: Won minor events in 2024. Seemed amiss when last of 14 last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Drawn well in 3. Usually front runner/races prominently.
  • Class/Flags: Returns from long break but had good record in 2024. Could go well fresh. Unexposed. Fresh angle; may surprise off layoff.
  • Fitness: (336 days off)
• NAZRON (IRE) (4yo, 9-3, TFR 102)
  • Form: Consistent this summer, creditable fourth at Chester last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Draw 11, not ideal. Can race prominently. Strong pace should not tip the scales away from him.
  • Class/Flags: Tough and in form; may get trapped wide. Had breathing operation.
  • Fitness: (13 days off)
• BROOKLYN NINE NINE (IRE) (5yo, 9-3, TFR 100)
  • Form: Won at Hamilton last time, finishing strongly.
  • Pace/Draw: Can be slowly away, concern with hold-up tactics from stall 5.
  • Class/Flags: Likes soft ground. Progressive. Improver with decent draw. Strong finisher with solid turf profile. Peaking and could mug them late if they go too hard.
  • Fitness: (28 days off)
• MARCHING MAC (IRE) (4yo, 9-2, TFR 102)
  • Form: Won 5 times in 2024, but run best excused when tenth at Hamilton last time.
  • Class/Flags: Best at 5f. Tough to place now.
  • Fitness: (39 days off)
• FIDELIUS (4yo, 9-2, TFR 103)
  • Form: Won at Chelmsford in March. Respectable fourth last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Usually races prominently. Wide draw (14) is a problem. Strong pace should not tip the scales away from him.
  • Class/Flags: Soft ground okay. Capable if able to lead or slot in. Promising. Big early speed; danger if crosses from stall 14.
  • Fitness: (35 days off)
• MONKS DREAM (IRE) (4yo, 8-13, TFR 96)
  • Form: Won at Newcastle in March. Respectable fourth at Hamilton last time.
  • Class/Flags: Hard to win with but gives his running and handles soft. Consistent handicap type. Vulnerable to less exposed.
  • Fitness: (6 days off)
• FANTASY MASTER (7yo, 8-12, TFR 97)
  • Form: Won at Doncaster, Nottingham and Chelmsford in 2024. Unseated rider start last time.
  • Class/Flags: Trip/ground okay, but form plateaued. Wears headgear, sometimes slowly away.
  • Fitness: (5 days off)
• EMPEROR’S SON (IRE) (4yo, 8-12, TFR 98)
  • Form: Too free when thirteenth at York last time.
  • Class/Flags: Regressed; better on AW.
  • Fitness: (12 days off)

Private Tissue Odds:

• Jer Batt – 4/1
• Solar Aclaim – 9/2
• Existent – 6/1
• Brooklyn Nine Nine – 7/1
• Tan Rapido – 8/1
• Nazron – 10/1
• Fidelius – 12/1
• Accrual – 12/1
• Monks Dream – 14/1
• Fantasy Master – 16/1
• Marching Mac – 16/1
• King of Bears – 20/1
• End of Story – 33/1
• Emperor’s Son – 33/1

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

• Win: JER BATT – Class edge and better positioned than rivals.
• Each-Way: BROOKLYN NINE NINE – In-form, well handicapped, big finisher.

20:10 Yarmouth – Racing League Race 6 Handicap

(Class 3, 1m 6f 17y, Soft, 3yo+)

• Pace Forecast: Weak
• Draw Bias: Against Low

Runner Comments:

• WHO’S GLEN (FR) (4yo, 9-12, TFR 102+)
  • Form: Disappointing in Northumberland Plate last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Horses up with the pace aren’t generally favoured at this trip here, and with a leisurely pace looking likely, that scenario wouldn’t suit him. Draw 4, with an “Against Low” bias.
  • Class/Flags: Needs strong pace and trip stretch; inconsistent.
  • Fitness: (26 days off)
• MILLER SPIRIT (IRE) (5yo, 9-9, TFR 109)
  • Form: Not at best so far this year, but rallied fourth at Ascot last time.
  • Class/Flags: Thrived in similar conditions last year and back on his last winning mark, he can open his account. Well-handicapped based on last year’s peak form. Best on soft and stays well; could surprise with headgear back on. Strong soft-ground profile and capable of bouncing back off a reduced mark. Shown quirks.
  • Fitness: (12 days off)
• ASGARD’S CAPTAIN (IRE) (5yo, 9-8, TFR 105)
  • Form: Shaped as if still in good form when third at Newmarket last time, running on late after hanging left. Has run better than bare results suggest.
  • Pace/Draw: Needs pace to close. Late closer, needs a strong ride. Draw 5, with an “Against Low” bias.
  • Class/Flags: Will appreciate extra distance. Can stay on late if things fall right.
  • Fitness: (12 days off)
• SHAJAK (IRE) (6yo, 9-7, TFR 100+)
  • Form: Not disgraced in Northumberland Plate last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Drawn low (1), which isn’t ideal given the bias.
  • Class/Flags: Best judged on hurdling and staying runs. Capable but more effective with a test. James Owen has a 21% strike rate with horses running over 10f+.
  • Fitness: (26 days off)
• KING’S SCHOLAR (IRE) (4yo, 9-5, TFR 103)
  • Form: Excellent strike rate and form in spring, but regressive run last time raises concerns.
  • Pace/Draw: Tactically versatile. Draw 7, with an “Against Low” bias.
  • Class/Flags: Stamina no issue. Can bounce back but last run is a concern.
  • Fitness: (39 days off)
• PIQUE’ (4yo, 9-2, TFR 103)
  • Form: Best effort this season when 1½ lengths third at Haydock last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Should be well positioned from stall 9 to challenge late.
  • Class/Flags: Reliable stayer with a solid turn of foot at this level. Good jockey booking. Solid yardstick; better than result LTO. Usually hooded.
  • Fitness: (6 days off)
• TRYFAN (4yo, 9-0, TFR 104)
  • Form: Career-best effort when second at Newcastle last time. Better than ever when runner-up on the all-weather.
  • Pace/Draw: Would suit a leisurely pace. Ideally suited to the scenario with a prominent style and strong finishing effort. Draw 8, with an “Against Low” bias.
  • Class/Flags: Back to form on the AW last time, shaping like one who’d benefit from an easier tempo. Suited by small fields and tactical setups, progressive profile on turf over staying trips. Thriving form. Trevor Whelan has a 35% strike rate on favourites.
  • Fitness: (26 days off)
• POLE STAR (3yo, 8-9, TFR 100p)
  • Form: Resumed progress when won a 10-runner handicap at Haydock last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Drawn well (2) and likely still on the upgrade.
  • Class/Flags: Will prove suited by at least 2m. Faces his toughest assignment here. On upward curve; tactical speed likely an asset.
  • Fitness: (19 days off)
• CAPRELO (4yo, 8-8, TFR 106)
  • Form: Won at Kempton in May. Good sixth at Newcastle last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Draw 6, with an “Against Low” bias.
  • Class/Flags: Improved recently but best on AW. Ground is a question mark. In headgear last 3 starts.
  • Fitness: (26 days off)

Private Tissue Odds:

• Tryfan – 4/1
• Pique’ – 9/2
• Pole Star – 6/1
• Miller Spirit – 6/1
• King’s Scholar – 13/2
• Asgard’s Captain – 10/1
• Shajak – 12/1
• Caprelo – 14/1
• Who’s Glen – 16/1

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

• Win: TRYFAN – Big run last time in stronger company and ideally suited by conditions.
• Each-Way: MILLER SPIRIT – Well-handicapped and has conditions in his favour.

20:40 Yarmouth – Racing League Race 7 Handicap

(Class 2, 1m 2f 23y, Soft, 3yo+)

• Pace Forecast: Even
• Draw Bias: Neutral
• Tactical Note: Prominent racers are typically favoured here and that setup should aid Epictetus over deeper closers like Wave Rider.

Runner Comments:

• EPICTETUS (IRE) (5yo, 9-12, TFR 110)
  • Form: Fifth in handicap at Newbury in May. Not seen to best effect when thirteenth in Royal Hunt Cup last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Predicted pace forecast should serve him much better than Wave Rider. Draw 10, neutral bias.
  • Class/Flags: Useful performer, very lightly raced of late. Shaped as if retaining plenty of ability for new connections. Formerly with Gosdens; strong Listed/G3 performer. Soft suits and drop in class significant. Class edge.
  • Fitness: (36 days off)
• CLAYMORE (FR) (6yo, 9-9, TFR 107)
  • Form: Won at Newmarket last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Should be prominent again and might get the lead. Well-drawn (1).
  • Class/Flags: Useful handicapper. Suited by ease in ground, stays further. Back to form. Must for each-way players.
  • Fitness: (12 days off)
• MUSTAZEED (IRE) (7yo, 9-5, TFR 108)
  • Form: Looked rusty when ninth at Haydock last time off 7 months.
  • Class/Flags: Below best of late, risky off long layoff. Starts slowly, races well off pace.
  • Fitness: (54 days off)
• ANDALEEP (IRE) (9yo, 9-5, TFR 108)
  • Form: Creditable third at Windsor last time.
  • Class/Flags: Strong Windsor run, but needs perfect setup. Has worn headgear, wears tongue tie. Horse for course.
  • Fitness: (26 days off)
• RATHGAR (5yo, 9-0, TFR 107)
  • Form: Rare below-par effort when tenth last time. Second at Epsom in April.
  • Class/Flags: Consistent but seems in the handicapper’s grip. Jack Channon has £49.28 profit when having one runner at a flat meeting.
  • Fitness: (48 days off)
• BRASIL POWER (FR) (6yo, 8-12, TFR 108)
  • Form: Won at Wetherby last time, overcoming positional bias.
  • Pace/Draw: Hard-puller who got off the mark on turf last time; had plenty go wrong but still won. Needs restraint but has a strong finish. Draw 3, neutral bias.
  • Class/Flags: Could improve for recent success and consistent rider. Sectionals suggest more in the tank; on the rise.
  • Fitness: (52 days off)
• BUBBLES WONKY (IRE) (4yo, 8-11, TFR 108)
  • Form: Won at Hamilton in June. Laboured effort last time.
  • Class/Flags: Solid, needs race to collapse.
  • Fitness: (23 days off)
• GINCIDENT (IRE) (5yo, 8-11, TFR 107)
  • Form: Three wins this year, won at Beverley last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Likes to be handy. Runs prominently. Draw 12, neutral bias.
  • Class/Flags: Visor/tongue tie combo working well. Beverley win took some guts and holds up to scrutiny. Strong attitude, right style for this race. James Owen has a 21% strike rate with horses running over 10f+.
  • Fitness: (30 days off)
• ZAIN BLUE (IRE) (4yo, 8-11, TFR 109)
  • Form: Creditable fourth at York last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Stall 5 could allow a mid-pack tracking ride.
  • Class/Flags: Has shaped better than bare result several times; big Tfigs at York. Competitive, but more needed. Was beaten last time out when going under 50% of his starting Betfair SP.
  • Fitness: (41 days off)
• QITAAL (6yo, 8-9, TFR 107)
  • Form: Excuses when well held last time, saddle slipping early.
  • Class/Flags: Ground fine, might be happier in lesser company, but has upside off low weight. Not out of it off a low weight. Temperament under suspicion.
  • Fitness: (12 days off)
• I STILL HAVE FAITH (5yo, 8-7, TFR 107)
  • Form: Consistent form at York in handicaps, placed last 2 starts.
  • Pace/Draw: Held up, but stays well and handles cut. Tends to need luck. Draw 8, neutral bias.
  • Class/Flags: Likeable sort, needs pace and room late. Hitting the frame repeatedly in similar races. Wears hood.
  • Fitness: (13 days off)
• WAVE RIDER (3yo, 8-7, TFR 111p)
  • Form: Very lightly raced improver; easily won Sandown maiden last time (3L) after eye-catching second at York.
  • Pace/Draw: Timefigures improving with each start. Well drawn (11). Predicted pace forecast wouldn’t suit him.
  • Class/Flags: Proven on soft ground. Charlton yard is going well. Promising. Upward profile. Looks a group horse in a handicap. Trevor Whelan has a 35% strike rate on favourites.
  • Fitness: (40 days off)
• SOMETHING (4yo, 8-7, TFR 109)
  • Form: Won at Ripon in May. Soon back on track when fourth last time.
  • Pace/Draw: Front runner/races prominently. Draw 13, neutral bias.
  • Class/Flags: Better at slightly further, likely pace angle only. Wears cheekpieces. Sold from Ralph Beckett.
  • Fitness: (36 days off)

Private Tissue Odds:

• Wave Rider – 4/1
• Epictetus – 9/2
• Claymore – 6/1
• Gincident – 13/2
• Brasil Power – 7/1
• I Still Have Faith – 10/1
• Zain Blue – 12/1
• Qitaal – 14/1
• Rathgar – 16/1
• Bubbles Wonky – 20/1
• Andaleep – 20/1
• Mustazeed – 33/1
• Something – 33/1

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

• Win: WAVE RIDER – Lightly raced, strong maiden win, very progressive.
• Each-Way: CLAYMORE – Back to form and could dominate tactically.