Tuesday, 18 August 2026: 6 winners from 42 selections
How the day went
Our model made 42 primary selections across 6 meetings on Tuesday, 18 August 2026. 6 won (a 14.3% strike rate) and 11 more finished second or third. To a level 1 unit stake at starting price, the day returned -24.73u, an ROI of -58.9%.
In Britain and Ireland alone, 4 of 27 selections won for -16.11u, while the 15 selections at meetings elsewhere returned -8.62u.
The biggest-priced winner was Cashel Queen (IRE) at 4/1 in the 05:45 Roscommon (Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden), ridden by Paddy Harnett and trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien. Harmony In Blue (FR) (5/2, Deauville) and Spaceman (IRE) (2/1F, Wolverhampton (AW)) also won at good prices.
13 selections were sent off favourite, and 9 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
- Cashel Queen (IRE)4/1 · +4.00u
05:45 Roscommon · Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden · Paddy Harnett / Donnacha Aidan O'Brien
Sat just behind the pace - 5th at halfway - asked for effort with 2f left - moved into 2nd inside final furlong before getting up to score late
- Harmony In Blue (FR)5/2 · +2.50u
03:03 Deauville · Prix De Valmont · Cristian Demuro / P De Chevigny
- Spaceman (IRE)2/1F · +2.00u
06:30 Wolverhampton (AW) · Visit wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk To Book Now Handicap Stakes · Oisin Orr / Richard & Peter Fahey
Held up in the pack early - motored home wide from the last bend to hit the front inside the final furlong - pulled clear to score
- Nouvelle Maree (FR)15/8F · +1.88u
03:20 Saint-Malo · Prix J. Du Bouexic · Jean-Stephane Lebrun / Patrice Quinton
- Rovinia (GB)5/6F · +0.83u
05:20 Lingfield (AW) · Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Classified Stakes (Div II) · Marco Ghiani / Roger Teal
Up with the pace in second - urged forward approaching 2f out - moved to the front inside the final furlong and pulled well ahead to win
Results by meeting
| Meeting | Selections | Won | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roscommon | 7 | 1 | -2.00u |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 6 | 1 | -3.00u |
| Saint-Malo | 7 | 1 | -4.12u |
| Deauville | 8 | 1 | -4.50u |
| Chepstow | 6 | 1 | -4.94u |
| Lingfield (AW) | 8 | 1 | -6.17u |
Every selection
Chepstow
- 02:15Hope Rising (IRE)Won · 1/16F fav
Community Engagement Programme Handicap Stakes · 1m4f · Good To Firm · 2 ran · model score 72
Set the pace from the start - began pulling away from 3f out - opened a big advantage inside the final furlong and extended it near the line - strolled home unchallenged
- 02:45Marzad (GB)7th · 200/1
Trade Centre Group Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race) · 5f · Good To Firm · 8 ran · model score 46
Won by Impulsive Spirit (IRE) (14/1).
- 03:15Talamon (USA)3rd · 11/1
Bailey Family Investments / EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) · 7f · Good To Firm · 5 ran · model score 45
Won by Avionics (IRE) (13/2).
- 03:50Scarfo (IRE)3rd · 7/1
Trade Centre Wales Handicap Stakes (Chepstow Mile Series Qualifier) · 1m · Good To Firm · 8 ran · model score 70
Won by Rating (IRE) (7/2).
- 04:25Espona Bay (IRE)3rd · 7/2
Trade Centre Uk Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good To Firm · 7 ran · model score 76
Won by Too Much Trevor (GB) (9/1).
- 05:00Savannah Smiles (IRE)9th · 20/1
Saxon Automobiles Handicap Stakes · 6f · Good To Firm · 10 ran · model score 69
Won by Arnaz (GB) (6/5F).
Dwelt at the break - dropped to the back of the field - made ground before halfway - lost momentum 2f out - faded into the final furlong to finish 9th
Deauville
- 01:18Silent Warning (IRE)2nd · 4/6F fav
Prix De Keeneland (Prix D'avranches) · 1m2f · Soft · 8 ran · model score 66
Won by Earthquake (FR) (7/1).
- 01:53Lady Osprey (FR)6th · 11/4F fav
Prix De Colleville-sur-Mer · 1m · Soft · 10 ran · model score 50
Won by Shalom (FR) (9/1).
- 02:28Haricot (FR)4th · 9/4J fav
Prix Du Chambellan De Normandie · 1m · Soft · 8 ran · model score 74
Won by Harper (GB) (17/2).
- 03:03Harmony In Blue (FR)Won · 5/2
Prix De Valmont · 6f · Soft · 10 ran · model score 58
- 03:38Neuf De Paques (FR)8th · 3/1F fav
Prix Du Manoir Quinquengrogne · 1m4½f · Soft · 14 ran · model score 58
Won by Maitre D'armes (FR) (20/1).
- 04:13Sainte Sarah (FR)12th · 6/1
Prix De Lexington (Prix De La Forge) · 1m4½f · Soft · 15 ran · model score 58
Won by Spotted Tail (FR) (11/4F).
- 04:48Incremental (IRE)11th · 12/1
Prix Jimmy Winkfield (Prix Du Quai Sainte-Catherine) · 1m4½f · Soft · 15 ran · model score 68
Won by Weemagatee (FR) (11/8F).
- 05:30Boogie (FR)10th · 12/1
Prix Du Vieux Bassin · 1m4½f · Soft · 15 ran · model score 64
Won by Miss Of Change (FR) (33/1).
Lingfield (AW)
- 02:30Further Measure (USA)6th · 18/1
Follow @AtTheRaces On Instagram Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Stakes · 2m · Standard · 7 ran · model score 54
Won by Diamond Bay (GB) (9/4).
Up with the front group - took a strong hold the whole way - fell back over 2f out and beaten 12 lengths into 6th
- 03:00Romotoso (GB)2nd · 8/11F fav
Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes (For Horses In Band D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race) · 6f · Standard · 9 ran · model score 42
Won by Musical Force (GB) (13/2).
Held up in the pack - made ground on the inner to sit third 2f out - kept on well under pressure to claim second near the line
- 03:33Foinix (GB)7th · 5/1
attheraces.com/marketmovers Classified Stakes · 1m4f · Standard · 10 ran · model score 75
Won by Charles Morin (GB) (9/2).
Sat handy behind front group - urged forward with 2f to run - lost ground in the closing stages - finished seventh
- 04:08Henfield (GB)4th · 9/2
Free Tips On attheraces.com Handicap Stakes · 1m · Standard · 7 ran · model score 64
Won by Perfect Ruler (GB) (11/4).
Tardy away - dropped to the back and driven up from 3f out - sharing second spot 2f out - kept on at one speed to finish fourth
- 04:45Zaltalla (FR)5th · 4/1
Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Classified Stakes (Div I) · 7f · Standard · 12 ran · model score 73
Won by Hold The Press (IRE) (40/1).
Tracked the front group early - pushed along a furlong from home - weakened close to the line to finish fifth
- 05:20Rovinia (GB)Won · 5/6F fav
Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Classified Stakes (Div II) · 7f · Standard · 10 ran · model score 53
Up with the pace in second - urged forward approaching 2f out - moved to the front inside the final furlong and pulled well ahead to win
- 05:52Happier (IRE)2nd · 3/1
Download The At The Races App Handicap Stakes (Div I) · 6f · Standard · 9 ran · model score 72
Won by Balon D'or (GB) (7/2).
Nudged right leaving the stalls - up with the front group - driven 2f out - ran on powerfully into the final furlong and grabbed second on the line - just failed to catch the winner by a short head
- 06:22Walking On Clouds (IRE)7th · 11/4
Download The At The Races App Handicap Stakes (Div II) · 6f · Standard · 8 ran · model score 72
Won by Von Krolock (IRE) (6/1).
Drifted right at the break - settled up with pace - hit front 4f out - come under pressure and challenged 2f out - overtaken inside final furlong and dropped away
Roscommon
- 05:10She's Ideal (IRE)3rd · 5/4F fav
QuinnBet Apprentice Optional Claiming Race · 1m2½f · Good · 10 ran · model score 69
Won by Hexagonal (IRE) (4/1).
Sat behind the front group - urged into 4th approaching 2f out then found third spot inside final furlong - held on one-paced to finish 3rd
- 05:45Cashel Queen (IRE)Won · 4/1
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden · 7½f · Good · 12 ran · model score 45
Sat just behind the pace - 5th at halfway - asked for effort with 2f left - moved into 2nd inside final furlong before getting up to score late
- 06:15Noble Agenda (IRE)7th · 7/1
Irish EBF Auction Series Race · 7½f · Good · 8 ran · model score 48
Won by Emotional Hedging (IRE) (15/2).
Held up in the pack from the start - no impression made - finished well held in 7th
- 06:45Stooked (IRE)11th · 5/2
SIS Supporting Irish Racing Fillies Maiden · 7½f · Good · 15 ran · model score 45
Won by Save The Sixes (IRE) (16/1).
Tracked the pace-setter early - disputed second at halfway - urged into the effort with 2f left - no response and dropped away inside the final furlong
- 07:15Summer Island (USA)9th · 13/2
WTW Willis Handicap · 7½f · Good To Yielding · 14 ran · model score 61
Won by Sagasti (IRE) (28/1).
Slow to begin - asked for effort with over 2f left - responded only modestly late on to close inside final furlong - finished 9th
- 07:45Almazann (IRE)2nd · 5/4
District Speciality Coffee Maiden · 1m4f · Good To Yielding · 14 ran · model score 45
Won by Magnum Cor (IRE) (1/1F).
Sat close to the front group early - moved into 5th 2f out then pushed up into 3rd with a furlong left - stayed on to snatch 2nd in the closing strides
- 08:15Spy (GB)15th · 20/1
Class Grass Handicap · 1m4f · Good To Yielding · 16 ran · model score 48
Won by Fianna (IRE) (14/1).
Held up at the back - unable to make an impression - well held throughout
Saint-Malo
- 03:20Nouvelle Maree (FR)Won · 15/8F fav
Prix J. Du Bouexic · 2m1f · Soft · 10 ran · model score 61
- 03:55Morra (FR)2nd · 9/4J fav
Prix Carcaradec (Prix Mahe De La Bourdonnais) · 2m3½f · Soft · 10 ran · model score 50
Won by Montvalezan (FR) (9/4J).
- 04:30Largo Du Bearn (FR)3rd · 100/30
Prix Pontavice · 2m3½f · Soft · 9 ran · model score 52
Won by Harthur Des Obeaux (FR) (5/2).
- 05:05Jiepie Et Jo (FR)6th · 33/1
Prix Vincent De Gournay · 1m1f · Soft · 9 ran · model score 47
Won by Golden Run (FR) (15/8F).
- 05:47Le Verdon (GB)3rd · 9/4
Prix Julien Brossais (Prix De La Societe Des Courses De Nantes) · 1m1f · Soft · 8 ran · model score 45
Won by Just Yet (IRE) (10/1).
- 06:19Piyango (FR)9th · 2/1F fav
Prix Robert Surcouf (Prix De La Societe Des Courses De Pornichet) · 1m1f · Soft · 11 ran · model score 44
Won by Princess Maitha (IRE) (15/2).
- 06:51Nectar De Mirande (FR)4th · 17/2
Prix Joseph Et Jobic Severe · 1m4½f · Soft · 7 ran · model score 34
Won by Nana Au Rhum (FR) (7/4F).
Wolverhampton (AW)
- 05:30State Express (IRE)5th · 66/1
Download The At The Races App EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) · 1m1½f · Standard · 6 ran · model score 43
Won by Franschhoek (GB) (8/15F).
Sluggish start - pulled hard while settled towards the back - never a threat and finished 5th
- 06:00Without Fail (IRE)10th · 150/1
Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race) · 7f · Standard · 12 ran · model score 40
Won by Javelot (GB) (1/1F).
Squeezed for space at the off and hesitant to begin - stayed towards the back for the remainder - finished well held in 10th
- 06:30Spaceman (IRE)Won · 2/1F fav
Visit wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk To Book Now Handicap Stakes · 7f · Standard · 9 ran · model score 69
Held up in the pack early - motored home wide from the last bend to hit the front inside the final furlong - pulled clear to score
- 07:00Samra Star (IRE)7th · 2/1F fav
Surestore Self Storage Fillies' Handicap Stakes · 1m½f · Standard · 9 ran · model score 75
Won by Goldie Trickett (IRE) (13/2).
Sluggish start - settled towards back pulling hard - shifted right entering straight then drifted right approaching final furlong - no real threat - finished seventh
- 07:30Arishka's Dream (GB)7th · 7/1
Maggies Handicap Stakes · 6f · Standard · 8 ran · model score 63
Won by Fizzy Cristal (GB) (10/1).
Sat close to the front group pulling hard - drifted right approaching the last furlong then drifted left - dropped away inside the final furlong - finished 7th
- 08:00Kakirra (IRE)PU · 9/2
Self Storage Association Handicap Stakes · 1m6f · Standard · 9 ran · model score 78
Won by Heroics (GB) (5/4F).
Sat close to the pace early - backed off the tempo 6f out - quickly withdrawn from contention
