Thursday, 20 August 2026: 7 winners from 59 selections
How the day went
Our model made 59 primary selections across 9 meetings on Thursday, 20 August 2026. 7 won (a 11.9% strike rate) and 24 more finished second or third. To a level 1 unit stake at starting price, the day returned -34.83u, an ROI of -59%.
In Britain and Ireland alone, 7 of 43 selections won for -18.83u, while the 16 selections at meetings elsewhere returned -16.00u.
The biggest-priced winner was The Lost King (GB) at 7/1 in the 03:00 York (Sir Kevin Sinfield 7 In 7 Grand Finale Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)), ridden by Oisin Murphy and trained by Andrew Balding. Banks Of The Boyne (IRE) (9/4F, Leopardstown) and Captain Cool (IRE) (9/4F, Stratford) also won at good prices.
Stratford was the best meeting for the model, with 3 winners from 5 selections (+3.63u). Le Lion-D'Angers was the hardest, with 0 from 8 (-8.00u).
14 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
- The Lost King (GB)7/1 · +7.00u
03:00 York · Sir Kevin Sinfield 7 In 7 Grand Finale Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap) · Oisin Murphy / Andrew Balding
Settled into second early - made smooth progress on the pace-setter from halfway - hit the front 2f out - quickly opened a advantage - kept finding more to the line
- Banks Of The Boyne (IRE)9/4F · +2.25u
05:27 Leopardstown · Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden · Wesley Joyce / Michael Mulvany
Set the pace from the off - driven along 2f out and challenged inside final furlong - found more to hold on late
- Captain Cool (IRE)9/4F · +2.25u
06:36 Stratford · Brian And Sheila Vaughan Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (gbb Race) · Sean Quinlan / Jennie Candlish
Settled off the pace early - closed on the front-runner after the 3rd - stumbled at the 6th - moved through to hit the front 3 out - driven out approaching the last and stayed on strongly to win
- Star Of Commala (IRE)85/40 · +2.12u
06:54 Newcastle (AW) · Trusted Betting Site Reviews Gambling.com Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) · Molly Keegan-Price / Jane Chapple-Hyam
Held up eagerly early - set the pace throughout - roused approaching final furlong - fended off pressure inside the furlong marker - stayed strongest to the line
- Rebel Tribesman (IRE)2/1F · +2.00u
06:06 Stratford · Happy 70th Birthday Helen Handicap Hurdle Race · Jonathan Burke / Jamie Snowden
Tracked front pair before going in front 3rd and dictated a measured gallop - urged along after two out and slightly awkward at last - fought back to power clear on the run home
Results by meeting
| Meeting | Selections | Won | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford | 5 | 3 | +3.63u |
| York | 7 | 1 | +1.00u |
| Newcastle (AW) | 6 | 2 | -1.71u |
| Leopardstown | 7 | 1 | -3.75u |
| Killarney | 6 | 0 | -6.00u |
| Lingfield (AW) | 6 | 0 | -6.00u |
| Newmarket (July) | 6 | 0 | -6.00u |
| Deauville | 8 | 0 | -8.00u |
| Le Lion-D'Angers | 8 | 0 | -8.00u |
Every selection
Deauville
- 02:50The Magpie (FR)2nd · 5/2
Prix Au Dela Des Pistes (Prix Du Chateau De Bosmelet) · 1m4½f · Standard · 8 ran · model score 58
Won by The Pistol Star (FR) (2/1F).
- 03:25Koelle Alaaf (FR)5th · 9/1
Prix Du Cheval De Dressage (Prix Des Hetres) · 6½f · Standard · 11 ran · model score 41
Won by Tomoe Gozen (FR) (100/30F).
- 04:10Astrea (FR)7th · 20/1
Prix Race & Care (Prix De La Hetraie) · 6½f · Standard · 12 ran · model score 54
Won by Araya (FR) (11/1).
- 04:45D Day Man (FR)8th · 9/1
Prix Du Cheval De Spectacle (Prix De Fecamp) · 7½f · Standard · 16 ran · model score 75
Won by Curej (IRE) (10/1).
- 05:22Lavendin (FR)5th · 9/4F fav
Prix Du Cheval De Horse Ball (Prix Du Chateau De Fontaine Henri) · 1m1½f · Standard · 12 ran · model score 69
Won by Central Park West (FR) (10/1).
- 05:57Goldfield (FR)16th · 9/1
Prix Du Cheval D'Obstacle (Prix De Dieppe) · 7½f · Standard · 16 ran · model score 72
Won by Speedy Green (FR) (10/1).
- 06:32Charlesquint (IRE)2nd · 4/1
Prix Des Anciens Jockeys · 1m1½f · Standard · 8 ran · model score 61
Won by Arturo (FR) (9/2).
- 07:15Mikey (FR)3rd · 10/1
Prix Du Cheval De Loisir (Prix Du Havre) · 7½f · Standard · 15 ran · model score 72
Won by Reve De Vallarsa (FR) (20/1).
Killarney
- 04:35Minella Buoy (GB)2nd · 11/4
Sheahan's Pharmacy 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle · 2m1f · Good · 11 ran · model score 44
Won by Sea Of Dubka (IRE) (5/4F).
Handy early - 4th at halfway - driven approaching 3 out and up to 3rd with no real gain on those ahead - unable to quicken before last where clipped heels but found self in 2nd - held on for second without further improvement
- 05:08Hi Ho Idaho (IRE)8th · 9/1
GMIB Handicap Hurdle · 2m1f · Good · 10 ran · model score 66
Won by Autumn Twist (IRE) (7/2J).
Settled just off the pace - error at the 5th while in 7th - driven from 4 out then dropped away
- 05:43Pets Georgina (IRE)3rd · 6/1
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Hurdle · 2m7f · Good · 5 ran · model score 68
Won by Diamond Du Berlais (FR) (4/9F).
Went straight to front holding hard - clipped 6th and again 4 out - driven up to lose command before the following fence with another error there - into 4th making no dent on the leaders and stumbled 2 out - dropped away late - held on for third
- 06:13Affinity Rock (IRE)3rd · 7/4F fav
Thorn Plant Hire Beginners Steeplechase · 2m7½f · Good · 6 ran · model score 58
Won by Ballystone (IRE) (4/1).
Went straight to front - drifted right at the 4th and 5th - driven out after an unsure leap and lost the advantage 2 out - urged again - made no dent late after another scratchy leap at the last - third from the last and stayed on at one speed to finish third
- 06:45Cullenwaine (IRE)2nd · 11/2
Easyfix Equine Handicap Steeplechase · 2m7½f · Good · 12 ran · model score 65
Won by Ladies Well (IRE) (3/1J).
Handy position wide of the front pack early - mid-division by halfway - into second after the 9th - driven up to hit the front approaching 3 out - lost that lead before the last and faltered there - unable to close again but stayed on at one speed to finish second
- 07:15Illtakehimmyself (IRE)4th · 11/2
Brehon Hotel & Spa Handicap Steeplechase · 2m5f · Good · 11 ran · model score 64
Won by Miners Bridge (IRE) (13/8F).
Settled in the pack early - hit the fourth awkwardly - ninth turning right approaching the following fence - urged into contention sixth three out - fourth and unable to threaten leader approaching last - stayed on same speed for fourth
Le Lion-D'Angers
- 01:04Joyeuse Blue (FR)2nd · 5/2
Prix France Galop · 1m7f · Soft · 10 ran · model score 50
Won by Sevenna's Bay (GER) (11/8F).
- 01:39Catalonia (FR)2nd · 15/8F fav
Prix De Sautre · 1m2f · Soft · 10 ran · model score 42
Won by Timna Dugroho (FR) (14/1).
- 02:14Tulpar (GER)2nd · 5/2F fav
Prix De La Rentree By Super U Pays Lionnais (Prix Kaldoun) · 7f · Soft · 15 ran · model score 65
Won by Gaillard (FR) (7/1).
- 10:21Air Gun (QA)6th · 14/1
Prix Cocktail Vision (Prix E. Et L. De Tredern) · 7f · Soft · 7 ran · model score 47
Won by Imdala (IRE) (4/11F).
- 10:53Dollar Des Bois (FR)3rd · 13/2
Prix Jockeys Stars (Prix De Montreuil Sur Maine) · 7f · Soft · 8 ran · model score 68
Won by Feelgood (FR) (11/1).
- 11:25Lempira (FR)5th · 5/1
Prix Claude Rouget - Challenge France Sire · 1m4f · Soft · 8 ran · model score 58
Won by Bakhchisaray (FR) (9/2).
- 11:57Rosa Mia (FR)6th · 14/1
Prix De La Vez · 1m4f · Soft · 8 ran · model score 53
Won by My Habitude (FR) (5/2).
- 12:29Golden Weaver (FR)2nd · 7/2
Prix Label Equures · 1m4f · Soft · 10 ran · model score 50
Won by Love Is Gold (FR) (7/4F).
Leopardstown
- 04:56Fair Say (GB)9th · 11/1
Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Irish EBF Fillies Maiden · 7f · Good To Firm · 14 ran · model score 47
Won by So Lovely (USA) (2/5F).
Settled towards the rear - pushed along to challenge 2f out - made no inroads and faded inside the final furlong
- 05:27Banks Of The Boyne (IRE)Won · 9/4F fav
Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden · 7f · Good To Yielding · 14 ran · model score 46
Set the pace from the off - driven along 2f out and challenged inside final furlong - found more to hold on late
- 06:00Zheleznaya Dama (USA)12th · 15/2
Unio Employee Benefits Handicap · 7f · Good To Yielding · 14 ran · model score 55
Won by Naoi (IRE) (20/1).
Went straight to front - lost the advantage after three furlongs and pushed along into second - couldn't quicken final furlong to finish well held
- 06:30Wyman (IRE)4th · 100/30
Bet With Tote On Racing & Sports Irish EBF Vinnie Roe Stakes (Listed) · 1m6f · Good To Yielding · 9 ran · model score 68
Won by Highwayman (FR) (22/1).
Up front early and sharing the advantage before giving way after 2f - back in front after 3f - under pressure 2f out and overtaken a furlong from home - plugged on at one speed - dropped to 4th in the closing strides
- 07:00Darius Dark (IRE)4th · 4/1
Money Back Daily Specials With Tote.ie Handicap · 1m5f · Good To Yielding · 11 ran · model score 67
Won by Ben Hur (IRE) (7/4F).
Settled midpack early - pushed along with 2f left but couldn't find more in 5th with a furlong to run - stayed on at one speed to finish 4th
- 07:30Aghadrum Boy (IRE)12th · 200/1
Leopardstown Golf, Padel & Range Maiden · 1m · Good To Yielding · 13 ran · model score 48
Won by Uncle Goalie (IRE) (11/4).
Held up at the back - pushed along with nothing to show over 2 1/2f out - faded to finish well held
- 08:00Bella Colombia (IRE)3rd · 11/2
Dublin To Bahrain Fillies Handicap · 1m · Good To Yielding · 8 ran · model score 80
Won by Tachos (IRE) (3/1F).
Slow to break and settled towards the back - pushed along to make headway inside the final two furlongs - closed to take third inside the last but denied by three quarters of a length
Lingfield (AW)
- 02:10Inglewood (GB)2nd · 4/6F fav
Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Ebf Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (for Horses In Bands C And D) (Ebf Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race) · 5f · Standard · 8 ran · model score 46
Won by Birkacre Brow (GB) (5/1).
Sat close to the front - pushed along with two furlongs left - stayed on inside the final furlong but never able to reach winner
- 02:45Royal Acclamation (GB)3rd · 11/4
Free Tips On Attheraces.com Ebf Maiden Stakes (gbb/gbbplus Race) · 1m · Standard · 8 ran · model score 53
Won by One Number (USA) (4/5F).
mid-pack early - pushed along and made progress into contention over 3f out - kept on inside the final furlong - finished third without threatening the lead
- 03:20Muy Muy Loco (IRE)11th · 20/1
Air Cool Engineering Handicap Stakes · 1m · Standard · 11 ran · model score 58
Won by Whitesnake (GB) (12/1).
Settled at the back early - urged forward 3f out - driven with 2f left - unable to match the pace and well held at the finish
- 03:55Bold Suitor (GB)6th · 33/1
Follow @attheraces On X Handicap Stakes · 7f · Standard · 11 ran · model score 61
Won by Powder Monkey (IRE) (15/2).
Tracked the pace - pushed along with 2f left and still in contention approaching the furlong pole - unable to find more inside the final 110yds and held for sixth
- 04:30Mister Moet (IRE)5th · 12/1
Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap Stakes · 6f · Standard · 11 ran · model score 59
Won by Fuseboard (GB) (11/2).
Sat close behind pacesetter - pushed along with two out - well in contention a furlong out - held on at one gait through the closing stages finishing fifth
- 05:01Sea Her Excel (GB)3rd · 11/4
Download The At The Races App Fillies' Handicap Stakes · 5f · Standard · 7 ran · model score 61
Won by Whizzy Dizzy (IRE) (25/1).
Went straight to the front - pushed along when challenged 2f out - lost the advantage inside the final furlong - stayed on at one gait to finish third
Newcastle (AW)
- 06:19Billy Bathgate (GB)3rd · 7/1
Harry Potter Droneart Show Handicap Stakes · 1m4½f · Standard · 12 ran · model score 57
Won by Niffler (GER) (13/8F).
Settled towards the back of the pack - urged forward with two furlongs left - finished with real purpose to grab third
- 06:54Star Of Commala (IRE)Won · 85/40
Trusted Betting Site Reviews Gambling.com Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) · 7f · Standard · 9 ran · model score 56
Held up eagerly early - set the pace throughout - roused approaching final furlong - fended off pressure inside the furlong marker - stayed strongest to the line
- 07:24Spirited Gesture (GB)Won · 1/6F fav
Compare Betting Sites At Gambling.com Fillies' Novice Stakes (gbb Race) · 7f · Standard · 8 ran · model score 58
Took strong hold early - travelled up with the pace group - roused to hit the front inside final furlong - pushed clear to the finish
- 07:54Influencer Man (IRE)4th · 4/1
Harry Potter Droneart Show Nursery Handicap Stakes · 5f · Standard · 6 ran · model score 60
Won by This Moment (IRE) (11/2).
Close to pace early - pressed for effort with 2f left and unable to match front two inside final furlong - stayed on in the closing stages to grab fourth
- 08:24Azuinthejungle (GB)6th · 7/1
Knox Hydrate Handicap Stakes · 5f · Standard · 13 ran · model score 72
Won by Lethal Nymph (GB) (3/1F).
Settled in the pack early - pushed along a furlong out - edged up to challenge inside final furlong - then faded to finish sixth beaten under three lengths
- 08:54Asadjumeirah (GB)6th · 12/1
Mini Golf At High Gosforth Park Handicap Stakes · 6f · Standard · 14 ran · model score 63
Won by Get Up Everybody (IRE) (9/2).
Settled with plenty of enthusiasm mid-pack - driven up to challenge the front-runner approaching 2f out - held the effort but couldn't quicken inside the final furlong - finished sixth beaten just over a length
Newmarket (July)
- 02:00Zephyra (GB)2nd · 2/1
Ebf Fillies' Novice Stakes (gbb Race) · 6f · Good To Firm · 5 ran · model score 46
Won by Minkaas (IRE) (1/1F).
Settled close to the pace - pushed along with 2f left - knocked off stride entering the last furlong while staying on - close behind winner throughout and edged out for the win
- 02:35Missouri Waltz (IRE)2nd · 6/4F fav
Van Buck 50th Anniversary Fillies' Novice Stakes (gbb/gbbplus Race) · 1m · Good To Firm · 6 ran · model score 48
Won by Tie A Navyribbon (GB) (100/30).
Settled close up on the near rail - travelling comfortably 2f out - pushed along and edged in front by a slim margin - couldn't find more and overtaken inside the final furlong - held for second
- 03:10Mertoun (FR)4th · 7/2
#Come Racing Handicap Stakes · 1m · Good To Firm · 7 ran · model score 63
Won by Venetian Lion (GB) (9/4J).
Held up towards the back through midfield - pushed along and switched approaching 3f out - responded to press on entering the last furlong - went in pursuit of the front group - edged closer but gave way to fourth close home
- 03:45First Officer (IRE)2nd · 13/2
National Stud Handicap Stakes (gbbplus Race) · 1m4f · Good To Firm · 5 ran · model score 60
Won by Race To The Stars (IRE) (15/8F).
Fought for control early - travelled close to the pace - pressed for effort with 3f left and dropped away - responded entering the last furlong to regain second - unable to challenge the winner - finished up beaten well clear of third
- 04:20Cherry Cobbler (GB)2nd · 11/8F fav
Racing Tv Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good To Firm · 10 ran · model score 79
Won by Mr Writer (IRE) (11/2).
Pulled hard early - travelled well in mid-group - pushed into front spot inside final furlong - overtaken soon after - unable to reel leader in and edged out for second
- 04:51Society Girl (GB)3rd · 11/4
Racing Welfare Apprentice Handicap Stakes · 1m4f · Good To Firm · 5 ran · model score 64
Won by Traveling Man (GB) (3/1).
Set the pace early - driven along and challenged for the front 2f out - overtaken with a furlong left and dropped to third - rallied inside the closing stages to hold position
Stratford
- 05:35Porcupine Bank (IRE)2nd · 30/100F fav
Racing Tv Club Day Novices' Hurdle Race (gbb Race) · 2m6f · Good To Firm · 2 ran · model score 53
Won by Fine Thing (GB) (9/4).
Sat behind leader from the off - jumped awkwardly 3rd - travelling strongly after 2 out - pushed along around home turn then eased left after final flight and stayed on at one speed to finish 2nd beaten a length and a half
- 06:06Rebel Tribesman (IRE)Won · 2/1F fav
Happy 70th Birthday Helen Handicap Hurdle Race · 2m6f · Good To Firm · 5 ran · model score 53
Tracked front pair before going in front 3rd and dictated a measured gallop - urged along after two out and slightly awkward at last - fought back to power clear on the run home
- 06:36Captain Cool (IRE)Won · 9/4F fav
Brian And Sheila Vaughan Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (gbb Race) · 2m3½f · Good To Firm · 6 ran · model score 67
Settled off the pace early - closed on the front-runner after the 3rd - stumbled at the 6th - moved through to hit the front 3 out - driven out approaching the last and stayed on strongly to win
- 07:06Dunkerque (DEN)Won · 11/8F fav
Quinnbet Novices' Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (gbb Race) · 2m6½f · Good To Firm · 3 ran · model score 58
Settled at the back early - improved to sit second by the 5th - travelling strongly approaching two out - hit the front on the run to the last - stayed on to score comfortably
- 07:36Yes And Yes (IRE)PU · 3/1J fav
Happy Birthday Sue Handicap Steeple Chase · 3m3½f · Good To Firm · 6 ran · model score 61
Won by Glenmalure Flyer (IRE) (3/1J).
Settled last of the group - clipped the 14th and lost touch with the front end - eased down and pulled up before two out
York
- 01:50Big Negotiator (GB)11th · 25/1
Sky Bet Lowther Stakes (Group 2) · 6f · Good To Soft · 17 ran · model score 67
Won by Libertango (IRE) (3/1).
settled in the pack towards the near rail - driven two out then lost touch with leaders a furlong out - found renewed effort but stayed one-paced to the line finishing 11th
- 02:25Tokaido (GB)16th · 5/1
Harry's Half Million By Goffs (GBB Race) · 6f · Good To Soft · 20 ran · model score 77
Won by Sun Goddess (IRE) (1/1F).
Tardy start - grabbed the bit and pulled hard - dropped towards the back - gathered into mid-division after 1f - nudged for effort over 2f out - no response and dropped out over 1f out
- 03:00The Lost King (GB)Won · 7/1
Sir Kevin Sinfield 7 In 7 Grand Finale Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap) · 1m · Good To Soft · 14 ran · model score 71
Settled into second early - made smooth progress on the pace-setter from halfway - hit the front 2f out - quickly opened a advantage - kept finding more to the line
- 03:35Johanna Walsh (IRE)6th · 5/1
Legends Global Yorkshire Oaks (Group 1) · 1m4f · Good To Soft · 9 ran · model score 70
Won by Kalpana (GB) (10/11F).
Sat close to the pace early - tracking the front-runner from 3f in - pressed for a response 3f out then again inside the final 2f - lost ground in the last furlong to finish sixth
- 04:10Rhapsody (IRE)2nd · 9/1
British Ebf & Sir Henry Cecil Galtres Stakes (Listed Race) (GBBPlus Race) · 1m4f · Good To Soft · 13 ran · model score 64
Won by Prizeland (GB) (11/1).
Settled in the pack early - improved into contention 3f out - moved up to second inside the last two furlongs - fought hard for the runner-up spot late - edged out rivals to finish second
- 04:45Perfect Nation (IRE)5th · 9/2
Mews Hotel Ossett Ebf Stallions Nursery Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good To Soft · 18 ran · model score 68
Won by Mia Fantasia (IRE) (3/1F).
Drifted left at the break - fighting for control in the early stages - tracked the pace - moved up to dispute matters 2f out - pushed along a furlong out and drifted left again inside the final furlong - weakened close home to finish fifth
- 05:20Secret History (IRE)6th · 10/1
British Ebf Fillies' Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good To Soft · 19 ran · model score 68
Won by Machadadorp (GB) (9/1).
Held up towards the back early - stayed on strongly from the final furlong - unable to match those away to the far flank late - came home sixth
