What we said before each race, and what won. Published that morning at 8am and never edited.
8 races · we bet 3 · we named the winner in 1
Class 2 · 0m6f0y · Good To Firm · 9 ran
Our bet: Never Enough (11/8)
Won by: Never Enough (GB) at 11/8F · then Izuba (IRE), Tumishi (GB)
What we said: clear market leader with a solid second-place form line, strong trainer/jockey combo stats, and a going profile that suits
Class 1 · 0m6f0y · Good To Firm · 11 ran
Not a bet. The horse we made most likely: Dark Issue (10/3)
Won by: Moonrise (IRE) at 11/2 · then Dee's Funny Girl (IRE), Velozee (IRE)
What we said: Tops the official figures on 104, by a fast-ground sire (Dark Angel) ideally suited to today's firm going, with only one moderate run to explain away.
Class 1 · 0m7f213y · Good To Firm · 8 ran
Our bet: Touleen (4/5)
Won by: Kon Tiki (GB) at 7/2 · then Esna (IRE), Skydance (GB)
What we said: favourite at 4/5, strong figures (111), consistent recent form with two runner-up finishes and a win, and best trainer/jockey course combo (17% a/e 1.16) among the field.
Class 2 · 7f · Good To Firm · 16 ran
We passed. Likely winner: Extremely Zain (3/1)
Won by: Amazing Journey (IRE) at 4/1 · then Two Tribes (GB), Aalto (FR), Extremely Zain (FR)
What we said: 16-runner Class 2 handicap with 6+ credible contenders on figures (Completely Random, Two Tribes, Golden Mind, Great Acclaim, Extremely Zain, Back In Black all overlapping) and no draw/conditions angle isolating one
Class 1 · 1m3f211y · Good To Firm · 9 ran
Our bet: Calandagan (13/8)
Won by: Kalpana (GB) at 13/2 · then Calandagan (IRE), Benvenuto Cellini (IRE)
What we said: top-rated on 131, four wins in five starts, proven at this trip and going, clear favourite with no specific vulnerability
Class 4 · 1m3f211y · Good To Firm · 15 ran
Not a bet. The horse we made most likely: Akho Mezzna (3/1)
Won by: Primo Lara (IRE) at 4/1 · then Masterinthewoods (IRE), Oasis Sunrise (IRE)
What we said: market favourite with the strongest recent form (two straight runner-ups) and top fair% in a wide-open 15-runner handicap
Class 2 · 1m0f0y · Good To Firm · 11 ran
Not a bet. The horse we made most likely: Grizedale (4/1)
Won by: Hickory (IRE) at 10/1 · then Crown Board (IRE), Spanish Voice (GB)
What we said: back-to-back winners in career-best form, suited by fast ground, low weight (9-4) and fresh 16-day turnaround, while favourite Blue Rc concedes big weight off a 38-day layoff
Class 2 · 0m5f0y · Good To Firm · 14 ran
We passed. Likely winner: Getreadytorumble (4/1)
Won by: All Ways Glamorous (GB) at 8/1 · then Getreadytorumble (GB), Indian Run (IRE)
What we said: 14-runner Class 2 handicap sprint, top-rated horses bunched within 5lb, market itself split with steamers and drifters both losing conviction, no isolating draw/going angle
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