What we said before each race, and what won. Published that morning at 8am and never edited.
6 races · we bet 4 · we named the winner in 2
Class 3 · 1m2f50y · Good · 3 ran
Not a bet. The horse we made most likely: Velvet Vega (4/6)
Won by: Food For Thought (GB) at 7/4
What we said: Gosden yard firing at 28% in 14d, debut form advertised at Group level, good going suits sire/damsire, and market rightfully makes her odds-on favourite in a 3-runner field
Class 6 · 1m6f · Good · 4 ran
Our bet: Nymphaea (11/4)
Won by: Nymphaea (GB) at 9/4
What we said: strong trainer form (24% last 14d), excellent course record (a/e 1.43), fresh off a runner-up effort and first-time cheekpieces add the spark in a 4-runner field
Class 6 · 1m75y · Good · 8 ran
Our bet: Volendam (7/2)
Won by: Perfidia (IRE) at 3/1 · then Volendam (GB), Mariner (IRE)
What we said: top-rated, returns to ideal 1m trip after being left with too much to do last time, trainer in 21% form, good ground suits her sire line
Class 5 · 6f18y · Good · 8 ran
Our bet: Koodini (3/1)
Won by: Chan Noir (GB) at 6/1 · then Koodini (IRE), Benefacta (IRE)
What we said: step forward at Chester (2nd, beaten 3L), handicap mark of OR70 suggests assessor respects ability, and Mick Appleby's H Palmer yard in decent 14d form (19%) with Jason Watson delivering at 16% course strike rate
Class 5 · 6f18y · Good · 5 ran
Not a bet. The horse we made most likely: Fenlander (4/6)
Won by: Fenlander (GB) · then Return Of The Gods (IRE)
Class 6 · 5f8y · Good · 5 ran
Our bet: Irish Dancer (9/4)
Won by: Beerwah (IRE) at 11/4 · then Invincible Crown (IRE)
What we said: consistent recent form (short-head second last time, won Catterick three starts back off similar mark), first-time headgear could sharpen, and draw 2 suits in a 7-runner sprint
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