Saturday, 8 August 2026: 13 winners from 60 selections
How the day went
Our model made 60 primary selections across 9 meetings on Saturday, 8 August 2026. 13 won (a 21.7% strike rate) and 23 more finished second or third. To a level 1 unit stake at starting price, the day returned -0.19u, an ROI of -0.3%.
In Britain and Ireland alone, 13 of 52 selections won for +7.81u, while the 8 selections at meetings elsewhere returned -8.00u.
The biggest-priced winner was Confidence Within (IRE) at 10/1 in the 08:18 Kilbeggan (Connellan & Noone Solicitors LLP Longford Flat Race), ridden by Miss P Elvin and trained by P J Rothwell. Welbury (GB) (9/1, Redcar) and Eabha (IRE) (15/2, Newmarket (July)) also won at good prices.
Redcar was the best meeting for the model, with 4 winners from 7 selections (+12.50u). Deauville was the hardest, with 0 from 8 (-8.00u).
26 selections were sent off favourite, and 20 of those were beaten.
Every primary selection is included, winners and losers. Profit is to a 1 unit level stake at Betfair SP less 5% commission where recorded, otherwise at starting price, the same method as our performance page. Past results do not guarantee future returns.
Biggest-priced winners
- Confidence Within (IRE)10/1 · +10.00u
08:18 Kilbeggan · Connellan & Noone Solicitors LLP Longford Flat Race · Miss P Elvin / P J Rothwell
- Welbury (GB)9/1 · +9.00u
03:12 Redcar · Marske Fabrications & Engineering Straight Mile Handicap Stakes (Marske Fabrications & Engineering Straight Mile Series Qual.) · Oisin Orr / Edward Bethell
Sat close to the pace early - pushed into the front spot 2f out - opened up the gap inside the final furlong - scored with ease
- Eabha (IRE)15/2 · +7.50u
02:30 Newmarket (July) · William Hill Epic Boost Nursery Handicap Stakes · Charles Bishop / Eve Johnson Houghton
Sat handy behind pace - pushed into second inside final furlong - powered home to get up close home
- Norcross Brow (GB)4/1 · +4.00u
04:09 Haydock · Betway Tanners Bridge Handicap Stakes · Liam Wright / Charlie Clover
Sat handy early - hit front after a furlong - asked for effort with 2f left - opened up a two-length gap approaching the last furlong - edge narrowed but held on to score
- Prince Quattro (IRE)100/30 · +3.33u
05:23 Newmarket (July) · William Hill Price Boosts Apprentice Handicap Stakes · Mason Paetel / James Owen
Settled just off the pace - driven into contention and hit front 2f out - stayed on strongly to win
Results by meeting
| Meeting | Selections | Won | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redcar | 7 | 4 | +12.50u |
| Kilbeggan | 7 | 2 | +7.00u |
| Newmarket (July) | 7 | 2 | +5.83u |
| Haydock | 7 | 2 | -0.50u |
| Lingfield (AW) | 6 | 2 | -1.77u |
| Ascot | 4 | 0 | -4.00u |
| Wexford | 7 | 1 | -4.25u |
| Ayr | 7 | 0 | -7.00u |
| Deauville | 8 | 0 | -8.00u |
Every selection
Ascot
- 01:35All Ways Glamorous (GB)4th · 100/30F fav
Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Dash (Class 2 Handicap) · 5f · Good To Firm · 10 ran · model score 82
Won by Tuco Salamanca (IRE) (4/1).
Stumbled leaving the stalls - quickly took charge - driven 2f out - collared approaching the final furlong - dropped away inside the last 110yds to finish 4th
- 02:10Shrimp Shady (GB)2nd · 11/10F fav
Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Stayers (Class 2 Handicap) (gbbplus Race) · 2m · Good To Firm · 10 ran · model score 78
Won by Dancing In Paris (FR) (17/2).
Went forward early wide of rivals - hit front briefly before being overtaken with 6f to go - stayed within striking range - asked for effort with 2f left - edged back in command a furlong out - battled on gamely - caught again in the final strides
- 02:45Night Breeze (IRE)5th · 9/4F fav
Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Challenge (Class 2 Handicap) (gbbplus Race) · 1m4f · Good To Firm · 10 ran · model score 83
Won by Asgard's Captain (IRE) (13/2).
settled in the pack - asked for effort 2f out - kept on to the finish - never a threat to lead
- 03:55Hoseki (IRE)4th · 13/8F fav
Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Class 3 Handicap) (gbbplus Race) · 1m4f · Good To Firm · 10 ran · model score 89
Won by Archers Bay (IRE) (5/2).
Held up towards the back - urged forward and moved to the outside approaching 3f out - kept plugging on into the finish - asked for effort inside the final furlong - finished without threatening the front runners
Ayr
- 05:27Unbeatable Fame (IRE)3rd · 28/1
A McKie Builders EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Band D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race) · 6f · Good · 9 ran · model score 56
Won by Roman Crystal (IRE) (7/2).
Held up towards the back - lost touch over 2f out - shifted right and found her stride approaching the final furlong - finished strongly to take third close home
- 06:00Startling (GB)2nd · 16/1
Sunday Roast At Western House Hotel Handicap Stakes · 5f · Good · 12 ran
Won by South Parade (IRE) (9/2).
Went straight to front - pushed along and overtaken approaching final furlong - held effort to the line
- 06:30Phantom Shadow (FR)7th · 5/1
Book Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Ladies Day Handicap Stakes · 1m2f · Good · 13 ran · model score 83
Won by Pol Roger (IRE) (20/1).
Settled in the pack - pushed along and made progress 2f out - lost ground inside final furlong - finished 7th
- 07:00Military Leader (GB)2nd · 7/2J fav
Unite Ewing Hope's Happy Retirement Handicap Stakes · 1m · Good · 10 ran
Won by Theoryofeverything (GB) (7/2J).
- 07:30Mr Cool (IRE)3rd · 7/2
Christmas Parties At Western House Hotel Handicap Stakes · 6f · Good · 13 ran · model score 82
Won by Thunderstorm Katie (GB) (8/1).
Went forward early under pressure - pushed along with 2f left - stayed on into the last furlong before being overtaken - unable to find more and edged out of second close home
- 08:00Runninsonofagun (IRE)2nd · 4/1F fav
Book The Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good · 12 ran
Won by Supreme Clarets (IRE) (5/1).
Set the tempo in front - pushed along with 2f left before losing the advantage entering the final furlong - kept on at an unchanged effort to finish second
- 08:30Falaise Blanc (FR)3rd · 9/1
Festive Day Dancing At Ayr Racecourse Classified Stakes · 1m2f · Good · 12 ran · model score 64
Won by Patrick Street (GB) (11/2).
Settled close to the pace - pressed for effort with 2f left - edged onto the front group before fading in the final furlong - held on for third
Deauville
- 01:33Terminology (GB)6th · 22/1
Prix De La Vallee D'auge · 5f · Soft · 8 ran
Won by Drazinda (FR) (2/1).
- 02:15Crowdfunding (FR)5th · 8/1
Prix De Bayeux · 1m · Soft · 15 ran
Won by Montgaudry (FR) (22/1).
- 02:50Critical Thinker (GB)9th · 11/10F fav
Prix De Crevecoeur · 7½f · Soft · 11 ran
Won by Tortsanlot (GB) (4/1).
- 03:32Sucre Nabat (GB)2nd · 6/5F fav
Prix Des Marettes · 7½f · Soft · 12 ran
Won by Mayra (FR) (10/1).
- 04:07Maria Apollonia (FR)8th · 22/1
Prix Michel Houyvet · 1m7f · Soft · 9 ran
Won by Victoire Magique (GB) (11/4).
- 04:42La Mandala (FR)8th · 7/2
Prix Isola Bella · 7½f · Soft · 10 ran
Won by Canneza (GB) (40/1).
- 05:15Lightning Raid (GB)9th · 11/2
Prix De Crepon · 1m · Soft · 16 ran
Won by Bolkhov (FR) (10/1).
- 12:58Tenability (GB)3rd · 6/4F fav
Prix De Reux · 1m4½f · Soft · 6 ran
Won by Mazzala (IRE) (18/1).
Haydock
- 01:50Brighton View (GB)3rd · 2/5F fav
Betway Leigh Handicap Stakes · 1m2f · Good · 5 ran · model score 78
Won by Lc Tiffen (GB) (80/1).
Held up in the pack - pushed to challenge leader 2f out - stayed on but couldn't find more late and edged out for second close home
- 02:25Sallaal (IRE)Won · 1/2F fav
Betway Rose Of Lancaster Stakes (Group 3) · 1m2f · Good · 4 ran · model score 78
Settled with plenty of enthusiasm early - travelled close to the front - moved up on the pace 4f out - improved to challenge for advantage 2f out - hit the front approaching the final furlong - stayed on strongly to the line
- 03:00Fallen Angel (GB)3rd · 11/8F fav
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Dick Hern Stakes (Listed Race) · 1m · Good · 10 ran · model score 83
Won by Calendar Girl (GB) (13/2).
Tracked pace close up - edged in front just past 2f out then wandered off a true line - overtaken entering last furlong - unable to find more and edged back to third near the line
- 03:34Crimson Spirit (GB)2nd · 5/2F fav
Betway Ashton Heath Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good · 6 ran · model score 74
Won by Pellitory (GB) (3/1).
Settled in the pack early - pushed along with 2f left - moved up to edge in front approaching final furlong - bumped and put back behind soon after then unable to fight back finishing second
- 04:09Norcross Brow (GB)Won · 4/1
Betway Tanners Bridge Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good · 8 ran · model score 76
Sat handy early - hit front after a furlong - asked for effort with 2f left - opened up a two-length gap approaching the last furlong - edge narrowed but held on to score
- 04:40Financer (GB)7th · 28/1
Betway Capital City Handicap Stakes (London Mile Series Qualifier) · 1m · Good · 13 ran · model score 75
Won by Arctic Thunder (IRE) (7/2).
Held up in the pack early - pressed for effort with 2f left - stayed on at one speed inside final furlong - finished 7th
- 05:10Suggy (GB)4th · 5/2F fav
Betway Apprentice Handicap Stakes · 1m · Good · 6 ran · model score 78
Won by Home Hero (IRE) (7/2).
Settled close to the front group early - made smooth progress 3f out - pushed for effort with 2f to run and unable to close the gap - weakened inside the final furlong to finish fourth
Kilbeggan
- 05:18Facile Ocean (IRE)Won · 2/1J fav
Well Of Moate Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Good · 11 ran · model score 52
Set the pace from the off - driven out to move on approaching the last - shaken up after that and extended the advantage - stayed on strongly for an untroubled win
- 05:48Blue Reed (FR)2nd · 7/1
Kieran Kelly Memorial Handicap Hurdle · 2m · Good · 13 ran · model score 66
Won by Convincing (IRE) (8/1).
Sat behind front group early - third at halfway - moved left after two out and hit the front for a moment before the last - shared advantage into the last - clear at the last - pushed along and drifted right - overtaken by a whisker in the final furlong - stayed on at an even effort to finish second
- 06:18Master Sydney (IRE)3rd · 11/1
Bernard Kenny Maiden Hurdle · 2m3f · Good · 13 ran · model score 68
Won by Cooladdi (IRE) (2/1).
Sat handy behind front group early fighting for control - third by halfway - dipped to fourth approaching the final fence then back to third and eased wide before it - driven but couldn't close in the straight - stayed on at the same rate to finish third
- 06:48Pets Georgina (IRE)4th · 2/1
Joe Cooney Memorial Hurdle · 3m1f · Good · 5 ran · model score 57
Won by Rocky's Diamond (IRE) (10/11F).
Sat close up in 3rd early holding an eager attitude - pushed along and slipped to 4th nearing the last - lost ground through the finish
- 07:18Zolpharine (IRE)4th · 5/2
Smiddys Pub Mullingar Handicap Steeplechase · 3m1f · Good · 4 ran
Won by Anodandawink (IRE) (6/5F).
Settled in third early - clipped the first and again with five to jump - lost touch with the pack three out - clipped another two out - pushed along soon after and faded from there
- 07:48Mickie Angel (IRE)3rd · 100/30F fav
KEPAK Handicap Steeplechase · 2m4f · Good · 8 ran
Won by Rexem (IRE) (7/2).
Settled just behind the leading group early - stumbled slightly 5th - up in 7th at halfway - blundered 3 out - pushed along in 6th making no headway approaching last - moved into third after the last and edged forward at a steady rate to the finish
- 08:18Confidence Within (IRE)Won · 10/1
Connellan & Noone Solicitors LLP Longford Flat Race · 2m · Good · 6 ran · model score 49
Lingfield (AW)
- 05:40Balgowan (IRE)7th · 9/2
Saint Lucia Let Her Inspire You Handicap Stakes · 2m · Standard · 10 ran · model score 81
Won by Femme Fatale (GB) (100/30).
Settled at the back early - made ground on the rail approaching final 2f - pushed along but unable to quicken inside final furlong - finished seventh
- 06:10Sunlit Sea (GB)2nd · 6/5F fav
Hyatt Inclusive Handicap Stakes · 5f · Standard · 6 ran · model score 73
Won by Wyle Cop (USA) (9/1).
Sat close to the pace - driven on with 2f left - stayed on gamely - unable to close on winner inside final furlong
- 06:40V Power (GB)2nd · 10/1
Bay Gardens Handicap Stakes · 1m5f · Standard · 7 ran · model score 63
Won by Halimede (IRE) (8/15F).
Sat close behind the front group early - urged forward with 3f left then moved into second inside the final furlong and a half - kept responding to the line but unable to reel in a superior winner
- 07:10Kanzi (GB)Won · 8/11F fav
Calabash Cove EBF Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB/GBBPlus Race) · 1m · Standard · 6 ran · model score 57
Went straight to front from a wide berth - asked for effort 2f out and edged clear - driven out inside final furlong - kept finding more to the line - won going away
- 07:40Bold Suitor (GB)7th · 33/1
Hewanorra Handicap Stakes · 7f · Standard · 7 ran · model score 80
Won by Huscal (IRE) (1/1F).
Prominent on the wide side early - urged into contention approaching final two furlongs - dropped away with more than a furlong left - finished seventh
- 08:10A Lott Of Kane (IRE)Won · 6/4F fav
Rodney Bay Classified Stakes · 6f · Standard · 10 ran · model score 72
Set the pace from the start - driven out with a furlong left under pressure from a rival - held on to score
Newmarket (July)
- 01:55China In Your Hand (GB)7th · 11/1
Newsells Park Stud Sweet Solera Stakes (Group 3) · 7f · Good To Firm · 7 ran · model score 82
Won by Sugar Yes Please (GB) (11/1).
Pulled hard - up with the early pace - front 2f out - replaced just inside the final furlong and faded to finish 7th
- 02:30Eabha (IRE)Won · 15/2
William Hill Epic Boost Nursery Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good To Firm · 7 ran · model score 74
Sat handy behind pace - pushed into second inside final furlong - powered home to get up close home
- 03:05Godspeed Girl (GER)5th · 2/1
Tattersalls £40,000 EBF Newcomers' "Confined" Maiden Fillies' Stakes (For Horses Which Have Never Run) (GBB Race) · 7f · Good To Firm · 6 ran
Won by Lex Victoria (IRE) (4/1).
Settled in the pack early - driven approaching 2f out and found a spurt of headway - flattened out inside final furlong to finish fifth
- 03:40Castle Rock (GB)2nd · 5/2F fav
William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good To Firm · 10 ran · model score 67
Won by Arctic Dawn (GB) (11/2).
Settled in the pack - pressed for effort 2f out and closed strongly in the last furlong - grabbed second close home
- 04:14Go Rimbaud (GB)2nd · 6/1
William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Stakes · 1m · Good To Firm · 6 ran
Won by Man Of Vision (GB) (7/2).
Settled in the pack early - pushed along with two furlongs left - powered home in the closing stages - hit the front close home but caught right on the line
- 04:50Thornaby Pearl (GB)3rd · 9/2
Keep Your Raceday Positive Handicap Stakes · 5f · Good To Firm · 6 ran
Won by Brave Nation (IRE) (15/8F).
Shared the front spot early - lost command 3f out - pushed along inside the final furlong and stayed on to finish third by half a length
- 05:23Prince Quattro (IRE)Won · 100/30
William Hill Price Boosts Apprentice Handicap Stakes · 1m6f · Good To Firm · 6 ran · model score 76
Settled just off the pace - driven into contention and hit front 2f out - stayed on strongly to win
Redcar
- 02:02Raggaas (GB)Won · 15/8
Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) · 7f · Good To Firm · 8 ran · model score 59
Up with the front group - bustled forward from 3f out - challenged for the advantage over 2f out - hit the front over 1f out - forged two lengths ahead inside the final furlong and won with something in hand
- 02:37Park Lane Penny (IRE)5th · 9/4
Celebrate The Life Of Ann Allport Handicap Stakes · 1m · Good To Firm · 8 ran · model score 66
Won by Saxon Grace (IRE) (3/1).
Sluggish start - held towards back - driven up into contention 3f out - drifted left under pressure inside final 2f - corrected right approaching last furlong and stayed on to finish fifth
- 03:12Welbury (GB)Won · 9/1
Marske Fabrications & Engineering Straight Mile Handicap Stakes (Marske Fabrications & Engineering Straight Mile Series Qual.) · 1m · Good To Firm · 14 ran · model score 78
Sat close to the pace early - pushed into the front spot 2f out - opened up the gap inside the final furlong - scored with ease
- 03:47Spring Is Sprung (FR)3rd · 4/1
Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Stakes · 5f · Good To Firm · 5 ran · model score 60
Won by Rosenpur (GER) (12/1).
Up with the front throughout - driven 2f out - hit the front over 1f out - stayed on inside the final furlong before collared near the line
- 04:19Doralee (GB)Won · 3/1
Market Cross Jewellers Classified Stakes · 5f · Good To Firm · 7 ran · model score 82
Tracked the pace early - hit the front with over a furlong left and pressed on - held safely to the line
- 04:57Billy Bathgate (GB)5th · 5/1
Remembering Christine And Colin Brown Handicap Stakes · 1m6f · Good To Firm · 9 ran · model score 81
Won by Newport (GB) (2/1).
Held up towards the back - made progress into contention 3f out - squeezed for room and driven approaching 2f out - kept battling to the line inside the final furlong without gaining significant ground - finished 5th beaten 3.75 lengths
- 05:31French Affair (IRE)Won · 13/8F fav
Watch Race Replays On Racing TV Handicap Stakes · 6f · Good To Firm · 7 ran · model score 69
Held up at back - pushed along and lost ground 3f out - moved through going right over 2f out then powered clear late to score
Wexford
- 02:15Tell The Boys (IRE)UR · 11/8F fav
Wexford Fillies Maiden Hurdle · 2m1f · Good · 11 ran · model score 54
Won by Kingside Lady (IRE) (33/1).
Set the pace from the off - edged further ahead by the 2nd after a small error at the 5th - three lengths to the good approaching 3 out but blundered there and parted with rider
- 02:50Ocean Murphy (GB)2nd · 13/8F fav
Shamrock Farm Enterprises Handicap Hurdle · 2m4f · Good · 6 ran
Won by Harpy Eagle (IRE) (4/1).
Went straight to front - handed up spot behind before the opening fence and settled second from the 6th - improved into contention after the 10th - edged in front approaching 4 out - overtaken 2 out - unable to threaten again in the run to the line finishing second
- 03:25Nadia's Boy (IRE)6th · 4/11F fav
Wexford Racecourse Park Run Beginners Steeplechase · 2m3f · Good · 6 ran · model score 58
Won by West Away (IRE) (10/1).
Held a forward spot early but scrappy at the first - untidy again in third at the 4th - drifted right at the 5th - hesitant over the fence 3 out - lost a place into the straight and lost momentum - little response in 6th 2 out and held on for sixth
- 04:00Oneforgonzo (IRE)4th · 4/1
Wexfordraces.ie Handicap Steeplechase · 2m3f · Good · 8 ran
Won by Beggars Rock (IRE) (13/2).
Handy early - slipped back before rallying into 3rd - unable to threaten leaders with two furlongs left - stayed on same gear to finish well adrift in 4th
- 04:35Rockonliam (IRE)Won · 7/4F fav
Poolcourt Engineering Handicap Steeplechase · 3m1f · Good · 7 ran · model score 77
Held up towards the back early - improved into 4th after halfway - up into 2nd with two out but hit that fence - went on before the last - pulled clear late to score comfortably
- 05:05Ballybrittas (IRE)3rd · 3/1
BOYLE Sports Handicap Steeplechase · 1m7½f · Good · 6 ran · model score 69
Won by Rightfolksplease (IRE) (2/1F).
Settled in midfield - jumped awkwardly early and again with four to jump - made ground into contention approaching two out - still holding hopes with a circuit to go... last fence - unable to reel in the front two through the finish - eased off and held for third
- 05:35Honey Buck's (IRE)6th · 11/10F fav
Racing Again 28th August Fillies Flat Race · 2m · Good · 7 ran · model score 49
Won by Alicious (FR) (7/4).
Settled with the pack early - held 3rd at halfway - asked for effort over 2f out and slipped to 4th inside the final furlong - faded late to finish 6th
