Sunday, 16 August 2026: 10 winners from 47 selections
How the day went
Our model made 47 primary selections across 6 meetings on Sunday, 16 August 2026. 10 won (a 21.3% strike rate) and 12 more finished second or third. To a level 1 unit stake at starting price, the day returned -6.71u, an ROI of -14.3%.
In Britain and Ireland alone, 6 of 31 selections won for -11.44u, while the 16 selections at meetings elsewhere returned +4.73u.
The biggest-priced winner was Capitol Hill (FR) at 8/1 in the 06:34 Le Touquet (Prix Miguel Et Christophe Clement), ridden by Hugo Boutin and trained by M Boutin. Letsbefrank (IRE) (9/2, Pontefract) and Romantic Symphony (IRE) (4/1, Deauville) also won at good prices.
Le Touquet was the best meeting for the model, with 2 winners from 7 selections (+7.00u). Curragh was the hardest, with 0 from 8 (-8.00u).
9 selections were sent off favourite, and 4 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
- Capitol Hill (FR)8/1 · +8.00u
06:34 Le Touquet · Prix Miguel Et Christophe Clement · Hugo Boutin / M Boutin
- Letsbefrank (IRE)9/2 · +4.50u
06:15 Pontefract · Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race) · Lauren Young / Jim Goldie
Sluggish getaway - settled at the back - urged forward with 2f left - moved through into contention inside the final furlong - hit the front late and stayed on strongly to win
- Romantic Symphony (IRE)4/1 · +4.00u
12:58 Deauville · The Aga Khan Studs Prix Lady O'reilly (Prix Minerve) (group 3) · William Buick / Charlie Appleby
- Shabazi (FR)4/1 · +4.00u
04:17 Le Touquet · Prix Le Globe Trotteur · Hugo Journiac / Y Barberot
- Mdawi (A)100/30 · +3.33u
05:40 Southwell (AW) · IFAHR Cup Handicap Stakes (0-95) - Arab Race · Ray Dawson / P Collington
Results by meeting
| Meeting | Selections | Won | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Touquet | 7 | 2 | +7.00u |
| Pontefract | 7 | 2 | +1.38u |
| Southwell (AW) | 9 | 3 | -1.82u |
| Deauville | 9 | 2 | -2.27u |
| Tramore | 7 | 1 | -3.00u |
| Curragh | 8 | 0 | -8.00u |
Every selection
Curragh
- 01:35I Ready (IRE)2nd · 7/2J fav
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nursery Handicap (Birdcatcher Series) · 6f · Good · 8 ran · model score 56
Won by Howlin Wolf (IRE) (10/1).
Sat close to the front group early - 4th at halfway - into 2nd and driven on approaching 2f out - stayed on well inside the final furlong but unable to match winner late
- 02:10This That (GB)8th · 28/1
Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden · 6f · Good · 18 ran · model score 48
Won by Fighting Tears (IRE) (11/2).
Held up towards the back - pushed along to make late progress 2f out - 10th passing the furlong marker - stayed on inside the last without threatening
- 02:45Dinamine (IRE)13th · 16/1
Melbourne Cup Carnival Handicap · 1m · Good · 13 ran · model score 54
Won by Comfort Line (IRE) (5/1).
Urged early to sit close behind front group - 5th at halfway - eased back through field 2f out and held no finishing kick
- 03:20Albany County (IRE)4th · 25/1
Velo 'Official Coffee At The Curragh' Irish EBF Maiden · 1m1f · Good · 10 ran · model score 47
Won by Zarak Pasha (IRE) (6/4).
settled towards the back of the field - niggled into contention from 2f out and 7th over 1f out - strong late surge to take 4th close home
- 03:55Nibras Rainbow (IRE)3rd · 11/1
Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap · 1m2f · Good · 12 ran · model score 59
Won by Liberation Date (GB) (7/1).
Tracked the front-runner early - third and nearing the lead turning in - driven with 2f left but couldn't get on terms - stayed on at one gait to finish third
- 04:25Rebel Ascendant (GB)4th · 80/1
Newbridge Silverware Royal Whip Stakes (Group 3) · 1m2f · Good · 4 ran · model score 57
Won by A Boy Named Susie (IRE) (1/7F).
Held third spot early - nudged for effort with 2f remaining - asked for more soon after and unable to close in the closing stages - well held at the finish in 4th
- 04:55Star Prospect (IRE)4th · 22/1
William Hill Irish EBF Juvenile Sprint Stakes (Listed) · 5f · Good · 10 ran · model score 66
Won by Armor Supreme (IRE) (13/8F).
Settled towards the back early - made progress inside the final 2f to move into 3rd with a furlong left - pushed along and stayed on well to finish 4th
- 05:25Mary Shoelaces (IRE)4th · 5/1
Bet With Tote On Racing & Sports Handicap · 5f · Good · 11 ran · model score 59
Won by Harry's Hill (GB) (4/1).
Went straight to front - driven approaching final furlong then overtaken close home - unable to find more finishing 4th beaten 1¾ lengths
Deauville
- 01:33Avec Toi (USA)Won · 8/11F fav
The Aga Khan Studs Prix Francois Boutin (group 3) · 7f · Good To Soft · 5 ran · model score 75
- 02:15Dark Zel (FR)2nd · 28/1
The Aga Khan Studs Prix Francois Andre · 7f · Good To Soft · 16 ran · model score 68
Won by The Shadow (FR) (11/8F).
- 02:50Dreamliner (FR)7th · 28/1
The Aga Khan Studs Prix Jacques Le Marois (group 1) · 1m · Good To Soft · 10 ran · model score 79
Won by Rayif (IRE) (6/1).
- 03:25Smile For Me (FR)7th · 7/2
The Aga Khan Studs Prix Dauger · 7f · Good To Soft · 12 ran · model score 61
Won by Cambremer (FR) (9/1).
- 04:00Centauri (GB)4th · 10/1
The Aga Khan Studs Prix Nureyev · 1m2f · Good To Soft · 7 ran · model score 68
Won by Zaraki (IRE) (13/8F).
- 04:35Baikal (FR)12th · 22/1
The Aga Khan Studs Prix De Glanville · 1m2f · Good To Soft · 15 ran · model score 58
Won by Sijoux (IRE) (15/2).
- 05:10Podia Daz (FR)4th · 25/1
The Aga Khan Studs Prix De Norolles · 1m2f · Good To Soft · 16 ran · model score 60
Won by Maizieres (FR) (11/2).
- 05:45Enora Senora (FR)9th · 7/1
The Aga Khan Studs Prix De La Villa Sayer · 1m2f · Good To Soft · 15 ran · model score 55
Won by Orange Vif (FR) (3/1F).
- 12:58Romantic Symphony (IRE)Won · 4/1
The Aga Khan Studs Prix Lady O'reilly (Prix Minerve) (group 3) · 1m4½f · Good To Soft · 7 ran · model score 69
Le Touquet
- 03:07Franciscano (FR)4th · 11/2
Prix Hotel Regina Hardelot · 6½f · Good · 10 ran · model score 48
Won by Grey Belle (FR) (6/1).
- 03:42Abrasso (FR)4th · 7/1
Prix Saracen Nutrition Equine · 6½f · Good · 10 ran · model score 69
Won by L'elu De Saddle (FR) (5/2).
- 04:17Shabazi (FR)Won · 4/1
Prix Le Globe Trotteur · 6½f · Good · 8 ran · model score 42
- 04:52Qamran (GB)6th · 5/4
Prix Restaurant "L'enduro Plage" · 6½f · Good · 7 ran · model score 66
Won by Hello Master (FR) (10/11F).
- 05:27Azimuts (FR)7th · 9/4F fav
Prix Algy's Bar · 1m2½f · Good · 8 ran · model score 48
Won by Zoom Chop (FR) (3/1).
- 06:02Money Money (FR)3rd · 1/1F fav
Prix Restaurant "Le Matisse" · 1m2½f · Good · 6 ran · model score 40
Won by Lucas Trezy (FR) (9/4).
- 06:34Capitol Hill (FR)Won · 8/1
Prix Miguel Et Christophe Clement · 1m2½f · Good · 6 ran · model score 57
Pontefract
- 03:45Magic Harry (FR)3rd · 3/1
Enter ITV7 For Free EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · 6f · Good To Firm · 5 ran · model score 45
Won by Varzi (IRE) (4/5F).
Went straight to the front - overtaken and settled into second - driven and dropped a spot over a furlong out then stayed on steadily to the line
- 04:15Luna Celeste (IRE)Won · 15/8F fav
Sky Bet For The Fans Fillies' Handicap Stakes · 1m · Good To Firm · 5 ran · model score 70
Settled second early - closed on pace-setter with 2f left - hit front a furlong out and quickly stamped authority - kept finding under pressure - pulled clear to score
- 04:45Miss Nightcap (GB)10th · 16/1
EBF Sky Bet Club Flying Fillies' Stakes (Listed Race) · 6f · Good To Firm · 10 ran · model score 69
Won by America Queen (IRE) (11/10F).
Held up handily early - dropped away under pressure inside final furlong - faded rapidly to finish well beaten
- 05:15Jez Bomb (GB)7th · 8/1
Sky Bet Price Boosts Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race) · 1m2f · Good To Firm · 8 ran · model score 76
Won by High Degree (GB) (6/4F).
Settled just off the pace - improved into contention 3f out and pushed along 2f out - lost place approaching final furlong to finish seventh
- 05:45Badri (GB)2nd · 5/2
Sky Bet Build A Bet Handicap Stakes · 5f · Good To Firm · 8 ran · model score 78
Won by Fluorescence (GB) (2/1F).
Away early to take up a forward spot - angled right and pushed along inside final furlong - stayed on strongly late to snatch second near the line
- 06:15Letsbefrank (IRE)Won · 9/2
Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race) · 2m1f · Good To Firm · 5 ran · model score 64
Sluggish getaway - settled at the back - urged forward with 2f left - moved through into contention inside the final furlong - hit the front late and stayed on strongly to win
- 06:45Alfa Whiteburd (IRE)6th · 5/2J fav
Sky Bet Proud To Support Young Lives Vs Cancer Handicap Stakes · 6f · Good To Firm · 9 ran · model score 79
Won by The Good Biscuit (GB) (10/1).
Sent forward early - clear in front until pressed with a furlong left - overtaken close home - faded to finish sixth
Southwell (AW)
- 01:30Wonder (GB)5th · 13/2
Newark Advertiser Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race) · 1m4f · Standard · 12 ran · model score 71
Won by Cliff Danger (GB) (6/1).
Tracked leading pair in second - asked for effort 4f out and found some - driven approaching 2f out - well placed with a furlong left - unable to find more in the run-in - finished 5th
- 02:00Create (IRE)11th · 12/1
Fraser Plus Designer Outlet East Midlands Handicap Stakes · 1m · Standard · 13 ran · model score 63
Won by Heretic (IRE) (6/1).
Settled in the middle of the field - ridden to make progress 2f out - faded from 1f out to finish 11th
- 02:35Palladas (GB)Won · 2/11F fav
LNAA Critical Care Novice Stakes (Div I) (GBB Race) · 1m · Standard · 10 ran · model score 53
Handy on the wide side - driven to the front inside final 2f - shaken up with a furlong left - found more to go clear in the last 110yds - won comfortably
- 03:10Prosperity (GB)Won · 4/6F fav
LNAA Critical Care Novice Stakes (Div II) (GBB Race) · 1m · Standard · 9 ran · model score 58
Sat close to front-runner from the off - asked for effort 2f out and battled gamely to the line - got up close home to prevail
- 03:40Legal Reform (IRE)11th · 28/1
Coopers Marquees Handicap Stakes · 7f · Standard · 13 ran · model score 72
Won by Valvano (IRE) (5/1).
Slow to break - held up at back - driven over 2f out but made no impression
- 04:10Space Party (IRE)3rd · 3/1
Grace & Dotty Maiden Stakes (Div I) (GBB Race) · 6f · Standard · 10 ran · model score 45
Won by Storm Force (IRE) (2/1J).
Sat close to pace early - squeezed for space on the rail after a furlong - into gear approaching final furlong - kept on to finish third beaten 4.5 lengths
- 04:40Black Orchid (GB)2nd · 9/2
Grace & Dotty Maiden Stakes (Div II) (GBB Race) · 6f · Standard · 9 ran · model score 45
Won by Yordan (IRE) (6/5F).
Raced close to the pace early - pushed along over a furlong out - stayed on to the finish - held by the winner in second
- 05:10Toptime (GB)2nd · 12/1
Gb Civil Engineering Apprentice Handicap Stakes (Apprentice Training Race - Part Of The Racing Excellence Series) · 6f · Standard · 14 ran · model score 66
Won by Massimo Blue (GB) (5/1).
Set the gallop in front early - pushed along inside the final furlong and edged off a straight course - overtaken near the finish - unable to find more late on
- 05:40Mdawi (A)Won · 100/30
IFAHR Cup Handicap Stakes (0-95) - Arab Race · 1m3f · Standard · 4 ran · model score 57
Tramore
- 01:45Penzance (GB)4th · 14/1
Tramore Directors Maiden Hurdle · 2m½f · Good To Yielding · 8 ran · model score 38
Won by Louiescall (IRE) (9/2).
Held up towards the back - improved position after 3 out - pressed for effort approaching 2 out and jumped that one awkwardly - stayed on at same rate up the run-in - never a threat to the principals - finished fourth
- 02:20Ina Mina (GB)Won · 3/1F fav
Frank Gillane Memorial Handicap Hurdle · 2m½f · Good To Yielding · 14 ran · model score 58
Sat up behind the front-runner and travelled with plenty of enthusiasm - swept to the front before the 5th - opened a clear three-length gap by halfway - cruising with two to jump - pushed further clear after the second-last - stayed on strongly up the run-in - always in command
- 02:55Something Fabulous (IRE)3rd · 9/2
Frank King Memorial Maiden Hurdle · 2m5½f · Good To Yielding · 9 ran · model score 55
Won by Lady Lena (IRE) (5/6F).
Set the pace early - clipped fence 4th and stumbled at 8th - driven on and lost front spot before 2 out - blundered at 2 out - urged approaching last - faded on the run-in
- 03:30Straight Home (IRE)3rd · 9/2
Victoria House Tramore Mares Beginners Steeplechase · 2m6f · Good · 7 ran · model score 48
Won by La Note Verte (GB) (13/8F).
Tracked the pace early - slipped to 4th by halfway - hit a flat spot 3 out - urged forward before 2 out then lost touch - never in contention late
- 04:05Orkneys Jack (IRE)7th · 25/1
McCarthy's Irish Bar Lexington Handicap Steeplechase · 2m6f · Good · 10 ran · model score 38
Won by A Snow White Park (IRE) (9/2C).
Held up early - down the field by 4th and 7th at halfway - pushed for effort after 3 out - dropped away before 2 out and well held at the finish
- 04:35Presenting Lad (IRE)2nd · 4/1
Heinz Pollmeier Memorial Handicap Steeplechase · 1m7½f · Good · 8 ran · model score 27
Won by Kingdom Calling (FR) (15/2).
Held handy early despite errors in fluency - blundered four out - pushed forward to move into second before the last - stayed on but couldn't get past winner
- 05:05Frau Blucher (IRE)7th · 66/1
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race · 2m½f · Good To Yielding · 12 ran · model score 34
Won by Village Dream (IRE) (4/5F).
Went straight to front and travelled keenly early - lost command after 2f - sat second at halfway - hit front again 4f out - overtaken and driven over 2f out - lost touch rapidly with a furlong left - allowed to drop away nearing the line to finish well held
