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4 June 2026
Thursday 4th June
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New Thomas Arms Handicap (Class 5) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 3f 209y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Willow Wood
Selected at:
7/1
Has shown some ability and a definite player judged on her solid fourth over 1m2f at Lingfield on return and should improve again for the step up in trip.
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7/1
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
One run reads well and she couldn't have given her true running on handicap debut
723-0
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 70
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 26 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Gd | 53yHcF | 9-9 | 10/10 | Valkyrie Storm (22L) | 100/30F | 70 | 25 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 52yNv | 9-2 | 3/6 | Noelan Star (9L) | 3/1 | - | 61 |
| 22 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 52yNvF | 9-2 | 2/7 | Darn Hot Gallop (1¾L) | 4/1 | - | 66 |
| 22 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 7/11 | Souffler (12L) | 9/2 | - | 49 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Has improved for handicaps and edged home in a small field at Wolverhampton; up 2lb
9-3521
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 69
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 12f St | 5HcF | 8-7 | 1/5 | Free Speech (hd) | 7/4 | 67 | 73 |
| 6 Apr 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 12f St | 63yHc | 9-9 h | 2/7 | Magician Of Riga (2¼L) | EvensF | 65 | 73 |
| 29 Mar 26 | Don Doncaster | 10f GS | 53yHc | 9-0 h | 5/8 | Arc Ole Ole (2¼L) | 12/1 | 65 | 66 |
| 23 Feb 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 4MdF | 8-9 h1 | 3/9 | Pendella (6¼L) | 66/1 | - | 66 |
| 26 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 52yNvF | 9-2 | 9/14 | K Sarra (17½L) | 28/1 | - | 40 |
| 5 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 52yMdF | 9-2 | 6/13 | Abashiri (10½L) | 80/1 | - | 56 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Only 2lb higher than for narrow Haydock win and this 3yo looks progressive
76-721
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 68
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 26 | Hay Haydock | 11.5f Gd | 53yHc | 9-5 | 1/6 | Keep It Classic (shd) | 9/1 | 66 | 73 |
| 30 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 12f St/Slw | 63yHc | 9-8 | 2/11 | Cospicua (shd) | 15/2 | 64 | 67 |
| 28 Feb 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 5Nv | 8-11 | 7/8 | Padraig Dawn (9¼L) | 22/1 | - | 48 |
| 20 Oct 25 | Pon Pontefract | 6f Sft | 52yMd | 9-7 | 6/8 | Kody B (12L) | 12/1 | - | 42 |
| 22 Sep 25 | Lei Leicester | 7f GS | 32yMd | 9-7 | 7/10 | Moving Shadow (6¼L) | 22/1 | - | 63 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Appeared to perform below expectations on his handicap debut at Doncaster
645-6
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 67
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 26 | Don Doncaster | 10f GF | 53yHc | 9-9 | 6/9 | Cotton Bud (14L) | 9/4F | 69 | 48 |
| 3 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 52yNv | 9-7 | 5/10 | Plaid (3½L) | 12/1 | - | 66 |
| 3 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 42yMd | 9-7 | 4/12 | Nation's Hope (10½L) | 125/1 | - | 62 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Goo Goodwood | 9f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 6/7 | Poseidon's Warrior (14L) | 28/1 | - | 57 |
Bred to be better than this mark but she was beaten about 6l in her first handicap
645-4
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 65
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 5HcF | 8-11 | 4/9 | Mythical Bird (6¼L) | 10/1 | 67 | 63 |
| 26 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 52yNvF | 9-2 | 5/14 | K Sarra (7¾L) | 22/1 | - | 62 |
| 2 Oct 25 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f GS | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 4/7 | Lady Roisia (6¾L) | 25/1 | - | 65 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 8f Gd | 32yNvF | 9-2 | 6/10 | Legacy Link (12L) | 11/1 | - | 55 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 24 in the last 14 days (0%)
Low-key start in handicaps and trainer turns to blinkers for some inspiration
743-64
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 65
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 11f St | 53yHc | 9-6 | 4/7 | Magician Of Riga (5½L) | 4/1 | 67 | 62 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Not Nottingham | 10f Gd | 53yHc | 9-7 | 6/9 | Any Which Way (8L) | 9/2 | 68 | 61 |
| 6 Nov 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 22yNv | 9-2 | 3/14 | Starlight Time (4½L) | 33/1 | - | 65 |
| 23 Oct 25 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Hy | 52yNv | 9-3 | 4/12 | Oratorical (11½L) | 5/1 | - | 58 |
| 2 Oct 25 | Sal Salisbury | 8f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 7/11 | Runman (13½L) | 14/1 | - | 60 |
Not that dangerous in her first three races and again when 33-1 for handicap debut
4-406
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 64
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 26 | Red Redcar | 10f Gd | 5HcF | 9-4 | 6/8 | Ammoony (14L) | 33/1 | 67 | 49 |
| 17 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 10f Gd | 33yMdF | 9-2 | 12/14 | I'm The One (15½L) | 80/1 | - | 60 |
| 9 Mar 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 43yNvF | 9-2 | 4/9 | Ribbon Of Sea (7L) | 25/1 | - | 63 |
| 6 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 52yNv | 9-2 | 4/7 | Archers Bay (6½L) | 17/2 | - | 56 |
Showed more on final run in Irish maidens, finishing fourth of ten; sold for 22,000gns
7-44
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 62
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 26 | Cor Cork | 10.5f Sft | 3yMdF | 8-12 p | 4/10 | Yousaynothingatall (8¾L) | 18/1 | - | 68 |
| 3 Apr 26 | Cur Curragh | 10f Sft/Hy | 3yMdF | 9-3 p1 | 4/10 | Chasing Paradise (24L) | 11/1 | - | 33 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Y | 2yMdF | 9-2 | 7/10 | Amelia Earhart (20L) | 10/1 | - | 45 |
Poor so far but now goes handicapping at a modest level and over a longer trip
586
Age: 3
Weight: 8-8
OR: 55
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 26 | Eps Epsom | 8.5f Gd | 4Nv | 9-1 | 6/9 | Runman (14½L) | 40/1 | - | 43 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 4Md | 9-1 | 8/10 | Heraldry (12L) | 80/1 | - | 51 |
| 17 Mar 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 4Nv | 9-0 | 5/7 | Nobody Knows (13½L) | 16/1 | - | 44 |
Verdict
It might pay give another chance to REEM RAK who ran a long way below market expectations on her handicap debut.
Reem Rak
Betting Forecast:
4/1 Reem Rak,
Salkadan,
5/1 Kelly Burn,
Brave Leader,
11/2 Mick The Hat,
7/1 Willow Wood,
12/1 Al's River,
14/1 Aravalli,
25/1 Eze Sur Mer
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