Monday, 17 August 2026: 8 winners from 35 selections
How the day went
Our model made 35 primary selections across 6 meetings on Monday, 17 August 2026. 8 won (a 22.9% strike rate) and 10 more finished second or third. To a level 1 unit stake at starting price, the day returned -6.81u, an ROI of -19.5%.
In Britain and Ireland alone, 7 of 25 selections won for -0.56u, while the 10 selections at meetings elsewhere returned -6.25u.
The biggest-priced winner was Let's Go Hugo (IRE) at 4/1 in the 07:40 Wolverhampton (AW) (Book Hotel And Conferencing At Wolverhampton Classified Stakes), ridden by Tom Kiely-Marshall and trained by Ollie Pears. Stellarmasterpiece (FR) (7/2, Catterick) and Our Absent Friends (IRE) (7/2, Catterick) also won at good prices.
Catterick was the best meeting for the model, with 3 winners from 6 selections (+6.00u). Lingfield (AW) was the hardest, with 1 from 6 (-4.50u).
10 selections were sent off favourite, and 7 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
- Let's Go Hugo (IRE)4/1 · +4.00u
07:40 Wolverhampton (AW) · Book Hotel And Conferencing At Wolverhampton Classified Stakes · Tom Kiely-Marshall / Ollie Pears
Settled midfield early - urged along with 2f left - made gradual progress from a furlong out - edged ahead inside the final furlong - drew clear to the line - won going away
- Stellarmasterpiece (FR)7/2 · +3.50u
02:15 Catterick · Download The Raceday Ready App Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Stakes · Miss Becky Smith / Micky Hammond
Settled early on - dropped back around 4f mark - crept back into contention with 3f left - travelling nicely behind pace-setters - pushed for effort 2f out - moved through to command inside final furlong - stayed on strongly to score
- Our Absent Friends (IRE)7/2 · +3.50u
04:15 Catterick · racingtv.com Handicap Stakes · David Allan / Tristan Davidson
Settled in the front rank early - hit the front before the 1f marker - pushed forward with a furlong left - drew away inside the final furlong to score comfortably
- Under The Twilight (GB)7/2 · +3.50u
06:55 Windsor · #Matchbook Loves Racing Handicap Stakes · Harry Davies / Michael Blake
Slightly hesitant start - settled just off the front group - stayed on strongly under the rail inside the final furlong - got up close home to score
- Strelling (FR)11/4 · +2.75u
03:20 Mont-De-Marsan · Prix Des Pins · Vaclav Janacek / G Arizkorreta Elosegui
Results by meeting
| Meeting | Selections | Won | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catterick | 6 | 3 | +6.00u |
| Windsor | 6 | 2 | -0.06u |
| Clairefontaine | 2 | 0 | -2.00u |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 7 | 1 | -2.00u |
| Mont-De-Marsan | 8 | 1 | -4.25u |
| Lingfield (AW) | 6 | 1 | -4.50u |
Every selection
Catterick
- 02:15Stellarmasterpiece (FR)Won · 7/2
Download The Raceday Ready App Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Stakes · 1m4f · Good · 7 ran · model score 56
Settled early on - dropped back around 4f mark - crept back into contention with 3f left - travelling nicely behind pace-setters - pushed for effort 2f out - moved through to command inside final furlong - stayed on strongly to score
- 02:45Harry's Pop (GB)Won · 2/1F fav
Well-Earned Retirement Neal Kidd Nursery Handicap Stakes · 6f · Good · 8 ran · model score 36
Drifted right at the break - up with the pace before hitting the front after a furlong - roused with two furlongs left - pushed out approaching the final furlong - responded strongly to land the race
- 03:15Barmyblade (IRE)7th · 5/1
Chapman Milestones Celebration, Thank You NHS Handicap Stakes · 6f · Good · 9 ran · model score 74
Won by Quercus (IRE) (12/1).
Shared front spot early - lost command approaching 3f out then drifted right to run apart from rivals - faded inside final furlong
- 03:45Preferred (GB)4th · 9/2
Constant Security Services Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · 5f · Good · 6 ran · model score 43
Won by Star Noir (GB) (100/30).
Fought for control early - travelled in a handy spot - driven with two out and lost momentum inside the final furlong to finish fourth
- 04:15Our Absent Friends (IRE)Won · 7/2
racingtv.com Handicap Stakes · 5f · Good · 11 ran · model score 66
Settled in the front rank early - hit the front before the 1f marker - pushed forward with a furlong left - drew away inside the final furlong to score comfortably
- 04:45Classy Clarets (IRE)2nd · 12/1
Racing Again 26th August Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good · 9 ran · model score 79
Won by Black Storm (IRE) (11/4).
Raced with plenty of enthusiasm early on - hit the front - driven on approaching final furlong - matched stride for stride and edged out close home
Clairefontaine
- 01:18Dance All Night (FR)3rd · 3/1
Px Pierres Normandes Promoteur Immobilier A Deauville Depuis 30 Ans · 2m3½f · Soft · 3 ran · model score 44
Won by Macalo De Grez (FR) (4/9F).
- 01:53Beni Gods (FR)4th · 15/2
Px Des 40 Ans Des Restos (Px M.D'AREXY - CHALL.DE L'obst. Equinaxy) · 2m2½f · Soft · 8 ran · model score 46
Won by Bakarelo (IRE) (3/1).
Lingfield (AW)
- 02:30Magical Life (GB)4th · 11/2
Free Bets On attheraces.com Nursery Handicap Stakes · 1m · Standard · 5 ran · model score 71
Won by Poppy Foxy (IRE) (15/2).
Held up at the back - moved through to third 2f out - pressed inside final furlong before fading to finish fourth
- 03:00Justice Court (IRE)8th · 6/4F fav
Singapore Pools Trophy Race Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race) · 1m · Standard · 10 ran · model score 45
Won by Rapide Vega (IRE) (2/1).
Sat close to the pace - drifted wide rounding the turn two out - lost touch inside final furlong and faded late
- 03:30Belle Of Kt (GB)3rd · 4/7F fav
Download The At The Races App Handicap Stakes · 2m · Standard · 5 ran · model score 87
Won by Regally Blonde (GB) (33/1).
Dwelt at the break - settled towards the back - urged into contention approaching 3f out - lost ground for pace 2f out - shifted wide and made progress inside the last two furlongs - drifted left but grabbed third close home before fading close to the line
- 04:00Egotistical (GB)2nd · 5/2
Free Race Replays On attheraces.com Fillies' Handicap Stakes · 6f · Standard · 5 ran · model score 57
Won by Veil Of Clouds (GB) (4/7F).
Settled second early - went wide approaching two furlongs out - pushed along and stayed on inside final furlong but unable to challenge winner
- 04:30Pure Passion (GB)Won · 1/2F fav
Free Tips On attheraces.com Handicap Stakes · 5f · Standard · 6 ran · model score 71
Settled close to the pace early - moved up on the front group with 2f left - hit the front and stretched clear inside the final furlong - kept finding more to the line
- 05:00Bergamo Gold (IRE)5th · 4/1
Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Stakes · 1m2f · Standard · 8 ran · model score 59
Won by Hove Ranger (FR) (3/1).
Settled close to the pace - moved into second over 2f out and pressed the front-runner with a furlong left - faded fast inside the final 110 yards to finish fifth
Mont-De-Marsan
- 03:20Strelling (FR)Won · 11/4
Prix Des Pins · 7f · Good To Soft · 12 ran · model score 53
- 03:55Unfollow (FR)8th · 16/1
Prix Des Montois · 1m · Good To Soft · 11 ran · model score 39
Won by Society Princesse (FR) (3/1).
- 04:30Sovereignty (FR)9th · 15/2
Prix Des Montoises · 1m2f · Good To Soft · 10 ran · model score 45
Won by Saint Monchik (FR) (2/1F).
- 05:05Swiss Money (FR)7th · 13/2
Prix Jacques Boutier · 1m2f · Good To Soft · 11 ran · model score 65
Won by Lost In Music (FR) (3/1F).
- 05:47Zelzari (FR)2nd · 11/8F fav
Grand Prix De Mont-de-marsan (Prix Marcy) · 1m2f · Good To Soft · 6 ran · model score 63
Won by Merano (SWI) (7/4).
- 06:19Norwish Pontadour (FR)2nd · 2/1F fav
Prix Velox · 1m2½f · Good To Soft · 11 ran · model score 49
Won by La Bourgeoise (FR) (16/1).
- 06:51Forbes Du Pecos (FR)6th · 14/1
Poule D'essai A 37,5% · 1m2½f · Good To Soft · 7 ran · model score 64
Won by Focosa Du Pecos (FR) (6/4F).
- 07:23Mozard De La Brunie (FR)2nd · 11/2
Prix Floraline Iii · 1m4f · Good To Soft · 9 ran · model score 57
Won by First Lily Pecos (FR) (3/1).
Windsor
- 05:20South Shore (GB)2nd · 100/30J fav
Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Apprentice Handicap Stakes · 5f · Good To Firm · 9 ran · model score 71
Won by Thornaby Pearl (GB) (100/30J).
Settled behind the front group early - hit the front and drifted left approaching the final furlong - pushed along inside the last - caught right at the line to finish second by a short head
- 05:55Mithaaly (GB)Won · 4/9F fav
Play The Matchbook Match 6 Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) · 6f · Good To Firm · 11 ran · model score 46
Settled behind front pair - moved into second with 2f left - hit the front inside final furlong - drew away to score readily
- 06:25Envision (GB)4th · 5/2
Bet £20 Get £40 In Free Bets At matchbook.com Nursery Handicap Stakes · 5f · Good To Firm · 5 ran · model score 62
Won by Black Velvet Boy (IRE) (6/1).
Up with the front-runner - pressed for the lead approaching final furlong before squeezed for room and allowed to coast home in 4th
- 06:55Under The Twilight (GB)Won · 7/2
#Matchbook Loves Racing Handicap Stakes · 6f · Good To Firm · 8 ran · model score 73
Slightly hesitant start - settled just off the front group - stayed on strongly under the rail inside the final furlong - got up close home to score
- 07:25Jackie Brown (IRE)6th · 3/1J fav
Matchbook Betting Exchange Supporting Uk Racing Handicap Stakes · 6f · Good To Firm · 12 ran · model score 59
Won by Nzuri (GB) (40/1).
Hesitant leaving stalls - held towards back of the pack - pushed along a furlong out - stayed on inside the final furlong without threatening
- 07:55Guinness Lad (IRE)4th · 4/1
Matchbook Handicap Stakes · 1m3½f · Good To Firm · 9 ran · model score 65
Won by Pershalla (GB) (4/1).
Fought the bridle early - settled midfield - made progress into contention over 2f out - dropped away in the closing stages to finish fourth
Wolverhampton (AW)
- 05:10Amelia's Joy (GB)7th · 11/2
Cavani Style & Speed Fillies' Handicap Stakes · 7f · Standard · 10 ran · model score 66
Won by So Sassy (IRE) (3/1F).
Set the pace early - lost front spot just before 3f out - shared advantage approaching 2f out - pushed along and overtaken inside final furlong - dropped away rapidly close home to finish seventh
- 05:40Steamy Wonder (GB)7th · 33/1
Race And Rest - Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes (For Horses In Band D) (GBB Race) · 7f · Standard · 8 ran · model score 44
Won by Forest Berry (GB) (9/4F).
Went straight to front - pressed for effort with over 2f left - lost place inside final furlong - well held at finish
- 06:10Sydney Grace (IRE)2nd · 11/2
Cavani Sprint In Style Nursery Handicap Stakes (Div I) · 6f · Standard · 10 ran · model score 46
Won by Wondervision (IRE) (4/1C).
Settled towards the back of the pack early - asked for effort with 2f remaining - edged left but built strong momentum a furlong out - hit the front just inside the final furlong - caught close home for second
- 06:40Angel Ang (IRE)5th · 16/1
Cavani Sprint In Style Nursery Handicap Stakes (Div II) · 6f · Standard · 8 ran · model score 64
Won by Trust Yourself (IRE) (4/1).
Set the pace early - overtaken before the 1f marker and slipped back through the field by 2f - urged forward with 3f remaining - given further encouragement 2f out - unable to threaten the leading pair finishing fifth beaten 8.5 lengths
- 07:10Style King (IRE)2nd · 5/2F fav
Follow @attheraces On X Handicap Stakes · 6f · Standard · 10 ran · model score 71
Won by Blue Force (IRE) (25/1).
Pulled hard in front - pressed on over 1f out - surrendered the lead inside the final furlong - flattened out to go down by half a length
- 07:40Let's Go Hugo (IRE)Won · 4/1
Book Hotel And Conferencing At Wolverhampton Classified Stakes · 5f · Standard · 9 ran · model score 45
Settled midfield early - urged along with 2f left - made gradual progress from a furlong out - edged ahead inside the final furlong - drew clear to the line - won going away
- 08:10Optician (GB)9th · 7/1
Follow @attheraces On Instagram Handicap Stakes · 1m4f · Standard · 10 ran · model score 61
Won by Prince Of Calypso (IRE) (3/1).
Held up in the pack early - urged forward with over 2f left - lost ground and dropped away inside the final furlong - finished 9th beaten 6 lengths