Friday, 14 August 2026: 11 winners from 55 selections
How the day went
Our model made 55 primary selections across 9 meetings on Friday, 14 August 2026. 11 won (a 20% strike rate) and 18 more finished second or third. To a level 1 unit stake at starting price, the day returned -9.09u, an ROI of -16.5%.
In Britain and Ireland alone, 7 of 45 selections won for -8.19u, while the 10 selections at meetings elsewhere returned -0.90u.
The biggest-priced winner was Fr Gilligansvoyge (GB) at 14/1 in the 05:40 Tramore (I.P.R.S. Handicap Steeplechase), ridden by Patrick M O'Brien and trained by John G Carr. Heer's Sadie (GB) (17/2, Yarmouth) and The Sweet Escape (GB) (11/4, Newmarket (July)) also won at good prices.
Tramore was the best meeting for the model, with 1 winner from 7 selections (+8.00u). Newbury was the hardest, with 0 from 7 (-7.00u).
13 selections were sent off favourite, and 6 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
- Fr Gilligansvoyge (GB)14/1 · +14.00u
05:40 Tramore · I.P.R.S. Handicap Steeplechase · Patrick M O'Brien / John G Carr
Set the pace from the off - clear by two lengths at halfway - eased further ahead before the second-last surging along easily - drifted left at that fence - stayed on determinedly to win with plenty in hand
- Heer's Sadie (GB)17/2 · +8.50u
03:48 Yarmouth · QuinnBet Classified Stakes · Christian Howarth / Julia & Shelley Birkett
mid-pack early - driven on with over 2f left - moved into contention inside final furlong - hit the front approaching the last furlong before edging left - kept up the effort to the line
- The Sweet Escape (GB)11/4 · +2.75u
06:27 Newmarket (July) · Maritime Cargo Sts Freight Frenzy Handicap Stakes · Laura Pearson / David Loughnane
Handy in the pack early - hit the front two furlongs out - pushed along and drove clear to the finish
- Lady Franca Rosa (FR)5/2 · +2.50u
09:50 Vichy · Prix Charles De Veauce · Martin Protti / H-A Pantall
- Believed (IRE)9/4F · +2.25u
07:10 Cork · Irish Stallion Farms EBF Give Thanks Stakes (Group 3) · Ben Coen / J P Murtagh
Held up at the back - still only 6th at halfway - made ground on the outside 2f out to race 5th - improved into 3rd approaching the furlong marker - hit the front late and finished strongest
Results by meeting
| Meeting | Selections | Won | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tramore | 7 | 1 | +8.00u |
| Yarmouth | 6 | 3 | +5.93u |
| Clairefontaine | 2 | 2 | +1.98u |
| Newmarket (July) | 6 | 1 | -2.25u |
| Vichy | 8 | 2 | -2.88u |
| Thirsk | 6 | 1 | -3.12u |
| Cork | 7 | 1 | -3.75u |
| Epsom | 6 | 0 | -6.00u |
| Newbury | 7 | 0 | -7.00u |
Every selection
Clairefontaine
- 01:18Louisa Banbou (FR)Won · 13/8F fav
Prix "C'est Vendredi, J'ecoute Radio Balances" (Prix Michel De Gigou) · 1m4f · Good To Soft · 7 ran · model score 68
- 12:43Namour Du Bearn (FR)Won · 4/11F fav
Prix Du Motel Ascot A Cagnes-sur-mer (Prix Altesse V) · 1m4f · Good To Soft · 3 ran · model score 45
Cork
- 04:53Nando The Great (IRE)11th · 250/1
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden · 5f · Good · 16 ran · model score 47
Won by Walk On Harry (IRE) (11/2).
Slow to begin - settled at the back of the far flank - pushed along from 1 1/2f out and made no inroads - faded inside the final furlong to finish 11th
- 05:28The Right One (IRE)10th · 12/1
OCS Recruitment Handicap · 5f · Good · 12 ran · model score 49
Won by Amerilis (GB) (11/2).
Handy early - pushed to keep tempo by halfway - dropped away inside final 2f - held no threat and faded through the finish
- 06:03Maire Rua (GB)3rd · 5/4F fav
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Firville Stakes (Listed) · 7f · Good · 9 ran · model score 58
Won by Alwaysanangel (IRE) (5/2).
Held up at the back - moved through 2f out to be third with a furlong left - shifted right inside the final furlong - finished 3rd holding effort to the line
- 06:35L L Koulsty (IRE)3rd · 14/1
NFP Irish EBF Platinum Stakes (Listed) · 7f · Good · 11 ran · model score 75
Won by Suzie Songs (IRE) (5/2F).
Went to front early - challenged and passed 1½f out - stayed on for 3rd but never looked like getting back up
- 07:10Believed (IRE)Won · 9/4F fav
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Give Thanks Stakes (Group 3) · 1m4f · Good · 8 ran · model score 64
Held up at the back - still only 6th at halfway - made ground on the outside 2f out to race 5th - improved into 3rd approaching the furlong marker - hit the front late and finished strongest
- 07:45Salamina (IRE)11th · 50/1
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden · 1m2½f · Good · 11 ran · model score 47
Won by Garden Party (IRE) (6/5F).
Slow to start - dropped to the back - 11th at halfway - roused 4f out without response - held 2f out and faded from there
- 08:15Launch Time (GB)7th · 4/1
Fitzgerald Construction Building 'A' Rated Homes Handicap · 1m · Good · 17 ran · model score 61
Won by Starflow (IRE) (25/1).
Held up towards the back - shaped up inside the final two furlongs - stayed on through the closing stages to finish seventh
Epsom
- 02:48Greek Symphony (GB)3rd · 85/40
Betfred 'Nifty 50' Nursery Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good To Firm · 5 ran · model score 75
Won by Bincimbal (IRE) (12/1).
Settled at the back early - made ground into contention two furlongs out - hit the front approaching the last furlong - overtaken close home and unable to find more
- 03:23Diplomata (GB)3rd · 15/8
Betfred 'Bet Builder' EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · 7f · Good To Firm · 4 ran · model score 38
Won by Tansy Lane (GB) (8/13F).
Fractious in the stalls before the off - settled just behind the pace under pressure from a strong hold - hit the front over 2f out - overtaken inside the final 110yds - edged out of the places close home
- 04:00On Edge (GB)7th · 14/1
Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap Stakes · 6f · Good To Firm · 8 ran · model score 64
Won by Modern Times (GB) (9/4).
Settled towards the back - drifted left and lost ground a furlong out - dropped away inside the last 110yds - finished seventh
- 04:38Haveagobeau (GB)4th · 6/1
Betfred 'Play Fred's £5 Million' Handicap Stakes · 1m2f · Good To Firm · 10 ran · model score 59
Won by Private Project (IRE) (22/1).
Sluggish start - settled towards the back - shifted to the middle of the track and improving position from over 2f out - tight for space and wobbled briefly on take up of third with a furlong left - unable to go with leading pair inside final 110yds and edged back one spot near the line
- 05:13Trio (GB)4th · 7/4
Betfred 'Double Delight' Handicap Stakes · 1m½f · Good To Firm · 4 ran · model score 72
Won by Loblolly (IRE) (5/1).
Settled in third early - squeezed for space a furlong out and slipped to the rear - faded late to finish fourth
- 05:48Eyes Front (IRE)5th · 5/1
Betfred 'Follow Us On X' Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good To Firm · 9 ran · model score 63
Won by Play Me (GB) (14/1).
Settled in second early - hit the front two furlongs out then came under pressure and lost that spot inside the final furlong - dropped away close home to finish fifth
Newbury
- 03:00Raintown (IRE)2nd · 9/4
Chapel Down Apprentice Handicap Stakes · 1m2f · Good To Firm · 4 ran · model score 70
Won by We Ride At Dawn (GB) (10/11F).
Sluggish start - settled third early - moved right approaching 3f out - pushed along 2f out - up to second inside final furlong - drifted right under pressure close home - stayed on well but denied by a short margin
- 03:35Camelot Castle (IRE)7th · 25/1
TPT Fire Supports St Michaels Hospice EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) · 1m · Good To Firm · 7 ran · model score 45
Won by King High (GB) (11/2).
Handy enough early - pressed into effort with 3f left then faded and drifted left approaching 2f out - dropped away to finish well held
- 04:10Angel Of Desire (GB)4th · 25/1
Highclere Horse Feeds EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · 7f · Good To Firm · 4 ran · model score 45
Won by Sweetwonderfulyou (IRE) (4/6F).
Hesitant start - regained pace to share second - drifted left approaching final furlong then held no more in the closing stages
- 04:45Coat Of Red (IRE)3rd · 11/2
BetVictor Watch Weekend Winners EBF Fillies' Conditions Stakes (GBB Race) · 6f · Good To Firm · 5 ran · model score 59
Won by Evenfall (GB) (6/5F).
Sent clear early - pressed and overtaken a furlong out then edged out of second - held for third late
- 05:23Wateera (IRE)3rd · 28/1
Visit Malta St Hugh's Stakes (Listed Race) · 5f · Good To Firm · 13 ran · model score 72
Won by Angels Lane (GB) (100/30).
Set the pace early - pushed along and drifted left approaching 2f out - dropped to third with no further threat but held on for the finish
- 05:58Lyra Lea (GB)6th · 11/4F fav
Christopher Smith Associates LLP Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good To Firm · 7 ran · model score 65
Won by Assaranca (IRE) (14/1).
Drifted left and took a strong hold early - bumped alongside another runner after the first furlong while up with the pace - found little room and couldn't find more inside the final furlong - eventually well held in 6th
- 06:30Nehmo De Carrere (A)2nd · 6/4F fav
UAE President Cup Series - Group 3 Pure Arabian Stakes · 1m · Good To Firm · 5 ran · model score 65
Won by Eljas Du Bienn (A) (3/1).
Newmarket (July)
- 05:18Cool King (GB)4th · 11/1
Zyn Frontrunner EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race) · 7f · Good To Firm · 11 ran · model score 40
Won by Royal Instinct (IRE) (3/1).
Settled close to the pace - pushed along over 2f out to challenge for top spot - stayed on but couldn't get to front - faded and edged left inside the final furlong - slipped back to finish fourth
- 05:53Date Line (GB)2nd · 4/1
Zyn Strong Stride EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · 1m · Good To Firm · 3 ran · model score 56
Won by Gilding The Lily (GB) (2/5F).
Went straight to the front - pressed for effort and lost command inside the last furlong - stayed on to the line but narrowly denied
- 06:27The Sweet Escape (GB)Won · 11/4
Maritime Cargo Sts Freight Frenzy Handicap Stakes · 1m · Good To Firm · 8 ran · model score 67
Handy in the pack early - hit the front two furlongs out - pushed along and drove clear to the finish
- 07:02Fifty Nifty (IRE)3rd · 9/4F fav
Maritime Cargo Sts Container Storage Solutions Handicap Stakes · 6f · Good To Firm · 12 ran · model score 65
Won by Molly Mac (IRE) (10/1).
Settled at the back early - made headway approaching 2f out - pushed into third with a furlong left - kept responding to the line
- 07:37Brocklesby Bill (GB)9th · 6/1
Racing TV Handicap Stakes · 1m · Good To Firm · 10 ran · model score 64
Won by Principality (IRE) (7/1).
Held early spot behind pace - dropped back 3f out - driven then dropped away steadily - finished well beaten in 9th
- 08:10Laravie (IRE)6th · 7/1
Racing Welfare Apprentice Handicap Stakes · 2m · Good To Firm · 6 ran · model score 64
Won by The Craftymaster (GB) (5/1).
Racing mid-pack early - urged forward with 3f left - soon slipped to the rear and lost touch with the field - trailed home in 6th
Thirsk
- 05:33Royal Strike (IRE)3rd · 9/1
Ray And Eileen Mclean Memorial EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) · 6f · Good · 11 ran · model score 43
Won by Final Objective (IRE) (1/6F).
Handy early - driven approaching 2f out - outpaced by winner inside final furlong but continued to the line without faltering
- 06:08Breaking The Habit (IRE)4th · 33/1
Jw 4x4 Northallerton Irish EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · 7f · Good · 5 ran · model score 46
Won by National Honour (IRE) (1/5F).
Tracked leaders on rail - urged forward approaching halfway - lost touch with the pack over 2f out - held on for fourth
- 06:43Rock Of England (IRE)4th · 12/1
Heineken 0% Handicap Stakes · 5f · Good · 9 ran · model score 78
Won by Equity Law (GB) (14/1).
Held up towards the back - driven into contention approaching final furlong to move into fourth - stayed on same speed to finish 4th
- 07:18Indefensible (IRE)3rd · 22/1
Andrew Seaton Celebration Cup Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good · 8 ran · model score 62
Won by Raging Raj (IRE) (10/1).
Sat close to the front group early - asked for effort 2f out and made ground - stayed on same gear inside final furlong - finished 3rd
- 07:50Military Leader (GB)Won · 15/8F fav
Malton Marquees Racing Through The Summer Handicap Stakes · 1m · Good · 15 ran · model score 83
Wide in the opening stages before slotting into midfield after 3f - travelling easily made ground on the outer 3f out - asserted over 1f out and forged ahead - ran on to score convincingly
- 08:20Halimede (IRE)2nd · 2/7F fav
Birra Moretti Handicap Stakes · 1m4f · Good · 3 ran · model score 69
Won by Recobella (FR) (3/1).
Positioned wide in the early stages - hit the front - pressed for effort with 3f to go as rivals closed - urged along 2f out - lost the advantage by a short margin inside the final furlong - fought back gamely all the way to the line - denied by the smallest of margins
Tramore
- 05:05Thecompanysergeant (GB)4th · 11/2
Seamus Byrne Electrical Steeplechase · 2m6f · Good · 5 ran · model score 34
Won by Anyway (GER) (13/2).
Settled at the back early - lost touch and driven approaching two out then urged before the last - unable to find more on the run to the line finishing fourth
- 05:40Fr Gilligansvoyge (GB)Won · 14/1
I.P.R.S. Handicap Steeplechase · 2m6f · Good · 13 ran · model score 49
Set the pace from the off - clear by two lengths at halfway - eased further ahead before the second-last surging along easily - drifted left at that fence - stayed on determinedly to win with plenty in hand
- 06:15The Orphan Girl (IRE)9th · 200/1
Majestic Hotel Maiden Hurdle · 2m½f · Good · 11 ran · model score 46
Won by Simple Things (IRE) (6/4F).
Held up towards the back - stumbled at the 1st - knocked sideways after the 4th - lost touch before three out and finished well adrift
- 06:50Tingarran Express (IRE)3rd · 6/1
John Fairbrother Memorial Mares Handicap Hurdle · 2m½f · Good · 9 ran · model score 57
Won by Small Bucks (IRE) (17/2).
Went straight to the front - travelling keenly early - urged forward approaching 2 out then lost command there - driven before the last - lacked response and lost ground up the run-in
- 07:25Banphrionsa Alainn (IRE)5th · 10/1
Walsh Butler Electrical Mares Maiden Hurdle · 2m5f · Good · 15 ran · model score 33
Won by Kenny's Jewel (IRE) (17/2).
Settled just behind the pace - 6th at halfway - improved into 3rd before 2 out - lost ground after that and had little left to offer late
- 07:55Latopix (FR)PU · 5/1
Comeragh Veterinary Kilmackthomas Handicap Hurdle · 2m5f · Good · 10 ran · model score 41
Won by Moonlight Paradise (IRE) (12/1).
Settled towards the back of the pack - 6th at the halfway stage - squeezed for space and faded fast before two out then pulled up before the last
- 08:25Mountain Sky (GB)7th · 2/1
Clem Jacob Hire Flat Race · 2m½f · Good · 7 ran · model score 42
Won by Long'way (FR) (4/5F).
Sets pace early - overtaken soon after - third by halfway - gives way rapidly two out and finishes well adrift
Vichy
- 08:20Body Physical (FR)3rd · 11/4
Prix De Pionsat · 7f · Soft · 6 ran · model score 41
Won by Toocooltobecool (FR) (14/1).
- 08:50Big Sip (GB)5th · 6/1
Prix Vichy-reine Des Villes D'eaux · 1m · Soft · 5 ran · model score 51
Won by Eliman (FR) (7/4J).
- 09:20Il Magistero (FR)5th · 6/4F fav
Prix Paulette Maldant · 1m1f · Soft · 7 ran · model score 68
Won by Silver Reel (FR) (10/1).
- 09:50Lady Franca Rosa (FR)Won · 5/2
Prix Charles De Veauce · 1m4f · Soft · 6 ran · model score 51
- 10:22Aitutaki (IRE)Won · 8/13F fav
Prix Du Jaunet (Prix Laprugne) · 1m4f · Soft · 8 ran · model score 46
- 10:57Secret Feeling (FR)7th · 9/1
Prix De Lalizolle · 1m · Soft · 8 ran · model score 67
Won by Pinya (FR) (10/1).
- 11:32Soupir (GB)5th · 11/4
Prix De Pouilly-les-nonains · 1m4f · Soft · 9 ran · model score 73
Won by Agoureil (FR) (5/2F).
- 12:07Alicanto (FR)8th · 6/1
Prix De Moladier · 1m4f · Soft · 9 ran · model score 64
Won by Measter Owen (FR) (9/1).
Yarmouth
- 02:03Matins (GB)Won · 1/33F fav
Download The QuinnBet App "Confined" Novice Stakes (For Horses Which Have Run No More Than Twice) (GBB Race) · 1m · Good To Firm · 2 ran · model score 53
Set the pace from the start - asked for effort and edged advantage 2f out - kept extending the margin in final furlong under no pressure - ran out an easy winner
- 02:38Rock Montreal (IRE)Won · 2/5F fav
British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · 7f · Good To Firm · 6 ran · model score 53
Settled in the pack early - asked for effort and moved up inside final furlong - hit the front with a furlong left - drew away easily to score
- 03:13Divot (GB)3rd · 5/1
Download The QuinnBet App Handicap Stakes · 1m3½f · Good To Firm · 4 ran · model score 67
Won by Zachary Hickes (GB) (6/4).
Set the pace early - pushed along and lost the advantage 2f out - dropped away in the closing stages to finish third
- 03:48Heer's Sadie (GB)Won · 17/2
QuinnBet Classified Stakes · 1m · Good To Firm · 10 ran · model score 54
mid-pack early - driven on with over 2f left - moved into contention inside final furlong - hit the front approaching the last furlong before edging left - kept up the effort to the line
- 04:25Rumble Ruby (GB)3rd · 3/1
QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Stakes · 5f · Good To Firm · 6 ran · model score 70
Won by Always Perfect (IRE) (13/8F).
Settled towards the pack on the far flank - pushed along with 2f remaining - made progress inside the final furlong and closed on the leading pair - veered markedly to the left approaching the line - edged out by a whisker in third
- 05:00My Mate Mackley (GB)3rd · 7/2
Danny Frost - Medlock Electrical Distributors Classified Stakes · 6f · Good To Firm · 9 ran · model score 59
Won by Thanks Dad (GB) (12/1).
Set the pace early - driven to hold advantage inside final furlong and battled on - overtaken close home to finish third
