What we said before each race, and what won. Published that morning at 8am and never edited.
5 races · we bet 4 · we named the winner in 1
7f · Good To Yielding · 6 ran
Our bet: Zenford (6/4)
Won by: Zenford (IRE) · then Venetian Star (IRE)
What we said: consistent placed form 3-332, Ben Coen booking is significant, going suits via damsire Iffraaj, and shortening to 6/4 suggests market confidence
1m · Good To Yielding · 6 ran
Not a bet. The horse we made most likely: Fratas (7/1)
Won by: Spanish Temptress (IRE) · then Tofino (IRE)
What we said: J P O'Brien yard in strong form at the meeting, Teofilo damsire flagged for today's good-to-yielding, and 17% T+J strike rate adds confidence at a generous price
Class 1 · 1m4f70y · Good To Yielding · 10 ran
Our bet: Goodie Two Shoes (7/2)
Won by: Layfayette (IRE) at 9/1 · then Chally Chute (IRE), Uxmal (IRE)
What we said: OR109 highest-rated in field, J P O'Brien's record with progressive types suits, McDonogh booking significant, and Fastnet Rock handles today's good-to-yielding
1m4f70y · Good To Yielding · 12 ran
Our bet: Taj Crown (3/1)
Won by: Themis (IRE) at 17/2 · then Blissful Bonita (IRE), Royal Sapphire (IRE)
What we said: Ben Coen booking for Condon is significant, best form figures in field (9-52 showing consistency) and going suits New Bay progeny on good-to-yielding
1m4f70y · Good To Yielding · 8 ran
Our bet: Battle Of Maldon (3/1)
Won by: Satono Chevalier (IRE) at 9/1 · then Chemdawg (IRE), Eben Zaabeel (GB)
What we said: recent win, Saxon Warrior versatile on today's going, Elliott 17% strike rate, McDonogh booking, and 3yo weight-for-age allowance sees him well-treated at the head of the handicap
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