York — 24 July 2026

What we said before each race, and what won. Published that morning at 8am and never edited.

6 races · we bet 0 · we named the winner in 2

17:32 Handicap Stakes

Did not win

Class 4 · 0m7f0y · Good To Firm · 18 ran

We passed. Likely winner: Alpha Capture (4/1)

Won by: Jonny Concrete (IRE) at 5/1 · then Invincible Ruby (IRE), Stratocracy (IRE), Quest For Fun (GB)

What we said: 18-runner handicap, top four rated within a few pounds of each other, no isolating pace/draw angle, textbook lottery field

18:05 Elevator Company Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race)

Did not win

Class 4 · 2m0f56y · Good To Firm · 13 ran

We passed. Likely winner: Venezuelan (25/1)

Won by: Vaguely Royal (IRE) at 100/30F · then Queen Roslyn (GB), Furhaan (GB)

What we said: 13-runner competitive handicap with top three separated by 3lb on figures and no isolating draw/pace angle

18:40 Ire-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race)

We named the winner

Class 3 · 0m7f0y · Good To Firm · 8 ran

We passed. Likely winner: Coral Cove (10/11)

Won by: Coral Cove (FR) at 4/7F · then Sweet Iris (IRE), Rule Of The Agency (GB)

What we said: 2yo novice with 3 short-priced contenders (Coral Cove, First Drop, Travellers Girl) all showing plausible claims and no runner clearly overpriced against fair%

19:15 Tomahawk Handicap Stakes

Did not win

Class 4 · 0m6f0y · Good To Firm · 21 ran

We passed. Likely winner: Ingleby Archie (9/1)

Won by: Rajaking (GB) at 9/2 · then Almarada Prince (IRE), Educating Rita (GB), Bonnie's Boy (GB)

What we said: 22-runner Class 4 handicap sprint, draw lottery with no isolating pace/draw angle, textbook large-field skip

19:50 British EBF Lyric Fillies' Stakes (Listed Race)

We named the winner

Class 1 · 1m2f56y · Good To Firm · 5 ran

Not a bet. The horse we made most likely: Diamond Rain (4/6)

Won by: Diamond Rain (GB) at 1/2F · then Regal Charm (IRE)

What we said: clear rating and form standout, unbeaten in placings last five, fresh and fit for a yard in form

20:25 Sky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival Handicap Stakes

Placed

Class 4 · 0m5f89y · Good To Firm · 12 ran

We passed. Likely winner: Go Vince Go (11/4)

Won by: Explosive Finnish (GB) at 4/1 · then Dolos Dream (GB), Go Vince Go (IRE)

What we said: 12-runner handicap with 4+ live contenders (Anaisa, Kinnalargy, Go Vince Go, Dolos Dream) all within a few lbs and no runner priced clearly above my read of its chance

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