What we said before each race, and what won. Published that morning at 8am and never edited.
7 races · we bet 5 · we named the winner in 2
Class 4 · 6f · Soft · 6 ran
Our bet: Thebesthasyetocome (10/3)
Won by: Thebesthasyetocome (IRE) · then Maximus Meridius (IRE)
What we said: favoured low draw (stall 2), dam's sire excels on soft, showed ability with a third last time, and Keatley's 13% recent strike rate supports a big run
Class 6 · 5f · Soft · 8 ran
Our bet: Wee Mary (7/2)
Won by: King Of The Jungle (IRE) at 4/1 · then Great Profit (IRE), Ski Angel (GB)
What we said: won last two, 7/2 price, Jim Goldie in 17% form, hood applied, and despite soft-ground flag the Sands Of Mali sire handles cut better than Harry Angel rivals
Class 2 · 1m5f26y · Soft · 12 ran
Not a bet. The horse we made most likely: Humble Spark (11/2)
Won by: Square Necker (FR) at 4/1 · then Ashnak (FR), Divine Knight (IRE)
What we said: damsire New Approach flags soft-ground excellence, consistent recent form (442262), 7-day sharpness, and Jim Goldie targets these handicaps with live runners
Class 6 · 7f50y · Soft · 8 ran
Our bet: Lanarra (4/1)
Won by: Lope Y Linda (GB) · then Ridgemaster (IRE), Monhammer (GB)
What we said: OR49 tops, form reads 761-23 showing consistent improvement, Oisin Orr booking strong, draw 5 central, soft ground no flag, trainer at 10% 14d
Class 1 · 5f · Soft · 15 ran
Our bet: Beautiful Diamond (11/10)
Won by: Argentine Tango (GB) at 8/1 · then Coconut Cove (IRE), Beautiful Diamond (GB)
What we said: top-rated mare (OR105), favored draw (2), K R Burke 18% recent form, proven 5f sprinter, best weight-adjusted profile in the field
Class 5 · 7f50y · Soft · 8 ran
Not a bet. The horse we made most likely: Circle Of Trust (6/1)
Won by: Circle Of Trust (IRE) at 6/1 · then Milford Grange (GB), Ellie's De Vega (GB)
What we said: Kevin Ryan sends blinkers-equipped Dark Angel 3yo to Ayr (soft suits Dark Angel) at a yard that fires when targeted, and 7f on soft fits the profile; Ayr 100% record and mile-trip strength align.
Class 4 · 6f · Soft · 14 ran
Our bet: Parisiac (4/1)
Won by: Novamay (GB) at 13/2 · then Parisiac (IRE), Abduction (FR)
What we said: draw 1 on a left-handed sprint, in-form (428-12), cheekpieces applied, Kodiac handles soft, and rivals Novamay/Eternal Sunshine/Kelpie Grey all flagged as struggling on today's going
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