WELCOME
Horseracing is a wonderful sport. For many people, however, it can be difficult to engage with, especially those of us that are new to the sport. This New To Racing Racecard is aimed as an introduction to the sport to help you feel welcome and informed, wherever you are in your introductory journey to the horseracing.
The aim is to help you begin your journey, for those new to or unfamiliar with horseracing and “form” – or put more simply, a horse’s race record. Typically, this is denoted by various figures and comments next to its name in a racecard, whereas in this New To Racing Racecard we have simplified all of that for you. Our aim is to allow even the absolute novice to feel that they have made an informed decision as to why Horse A might beat Horse B – and of course, if you win, you can feel the thrill of a win! The New To Racing Racecard has been built by racing fans for new racing fans. Initiated by Timeform, the project now forms part of the sports fan engagement strategy to welcome newcomers to racing and is supported financially by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, in addition to the help of project partners including Britbet/TOTE, the Racecourse Association, Weatherby’s and Great British Racing.
We are keen to understand your feedback on this and you may be approached by our Field Research Team during the course of the day to answer a short series of questions, for which you will be offered a free £5 bet with the TOTE as a thank you for your time. Our Field Research Team work for Rigour Research and will be carrying Rigour Research ID, which contains their name, plus the company name and logo.
Thank you for your support and participation in shaping the future of fan engagement in racing.
Have a fabulous race day!
TODAY’S ONES TO WATCH
RACE 4: 3.15
Unibet Persian War Novices’Hurdle (Grade 2)
10 GILLESPIE ROAD
- Average hurdles debut
11 KLIC BOUM
Trainer Christian Williams Jockey Nick Scholfield
Trainer Evan Williams Jockey Adam Wedge
+ Fair racecourse debut - No hurdling experience - Returns from a break
12 V POWER
Trainer Thomas Faulkner Jockey Charlie Deutsch
+ Has run well in flat races - No hurdling experience
RACE 2: 2.10
Century Racing Club Free Horse Giveaway Novices’ Hurdle (Div II)
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FAVOURITES
3 KAP BOY
2 Miles 11 Yards
Trainer Paul Nicholls Jockey Harry Cobden +
7 FRENCH SHIP
Trainer Philip Hobbs & Johnson White Jockey Micheal Nolan + Won last race
9 LE FAUVE
Trainer Dan Skelton Jockey Harry Skelton + Could improve
1 DIAMOND GEEZER
Trainer Olly Murphy Jockey Sean Bowen
Trainer Sam Thomas Jockey Dylan Johnston
5 RIVER RUN FREE
6 CLAP OF THUNDER
Trainer David Pipe Jockey Jack Tudor
Trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies
Trainer Tim Vaughan Jockey Alan Johns
JUKEBOX JOKER
Trainer Evan Williams Jockey Adam Wedge
10 THREE ZAMBEZI’S
- Poor hurdles debut
11 WE’RE RED AND BLUE
Trainer Christian Williams Jockey Nick Scholfield
Trainer Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill Jockey Jonjo O’Neill Jr.
+ Promising start to career + Should take well to hurdles - Returns from a break
RACE 3: 2.45 Capital Windscreens In Memory Of Aaron James EBF Mares’‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle
Looking for a shortcut? Our experts have shortlisted a favourite, contender and outsider.
FAVOURITES
1 ROCKSTOWN GIRL
2 DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS
Trainer Anthony McCann Jockey J. P. O’Sullivan
Trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies + In good form
3 CHERRY BRAVE
8 REGATTA DE BLANC
CONTENDERS
4 HILL OF SCARRIFF
5 LONGHOUSE LEGACY
6
MISSY MOLE
7 MY LOUISE
+ Won 2 from 3 races
10 SANDA RENA
Trainer Dan Skelton Jockey Fergus Gillard
Trainer Paul Nicholls Jockey Harry Cobden
Trainer Dan Skelton Jockey Charlie Todd
Trainer B. F. Brookhouse Jockey Jack Quinlan
Trainer David Pipe Jockey Jack Tudor
Trainer Lydia Richards Jockey Marc Goldstein
Trainer Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill Jockey Kielan Woods
+ Came 3rd last time + Capable of better - Returns from a layoff
11 SHEEKA SUPREME
Trainer Grace Harris Jockey Conor Ring + Cost £170k +
13 ARCTIC ANGEL
14 FIREBALL FRENZY
9 ROYAL MALINAS
12 SPRINGS A GIRL
Trainer Evan Williams Jockey Adam Wedge
Trainer Stuart Edmunds Jockey Ciaran Gethings
Trainer Nikki Evans Jockey Tristan Durrell
Trainer Martin Keighley Jockey Sean Bowen + Won on racecourse debut - No hurdling
FORMEL PARK
Trainer Evan Williams Jockey Ellis Collier + Came 3rd last time -
16 PISMO BEACH
Trainer Stuart Edmunds Jockey Charlie Hammond + Came 6th on
NOTES
Hurdle
1 GIN COCO
3 SOARING GLORY
10 PUDDLESINTHEPARK
Trainer Evan Williams Jockey Ellis Collier
+ Third in this last year - No win since Mar 2023 - Hard to predict
12 UNWANTED ATTENTION
Trainer Ryan Potter Jockey Ned Fox
+ In good form + Unlucky last race - 1 from 10 over distance
13 LOCK OUT
Trainer David Pipe Jockey Gearoid Harney
+ Capable of better - Returns from a break - Yet to win over fences
11 ILLOGICAL LOGIC
Trainer Christian Williams Jockey Dylan Johnston
+ May find this easier - 0 from 4 over distance - Hard to predict
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