Friday, 21 August 2026: 9 winners from 49 selections
How the day went
Our model made 49 primary selections across 8 meetings on Friday, 21 August 2026. 9 won (a 18.4% strike rate) and 16 more finished second or third. To a level 1 unit stake at starting price, the day returned +31.09u, an ROI of +63.4%.
In Britain and Ireland alone, 9 of 41 selections won for +39.09u, while the 8 selections at meetings elsewhere returned -8.00u.
The biggest-priced winner was Only One Scobie (IRE) at 50/1 in the 06:50 Killarney (T1 Healthcare Handicap), ridden by Leigh Roche and trained by Paul W Flynn. Fr Gilligansvoyge (GB) (6/1, Kilbeggan) and Safari Dream (IRE) (100/30, Ffos Las) also won at good prices.
Killarney was the best meeting for the model, with 1 winner from 7 selections (+44.00u). Clairefontaine was the hardest, with 0 from 8 (-8.00u).
9 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
- Only One Scobie (IRE)50/1 · +50.00u
06:50 Killarney · T1 Healthcare Handicap · Leigh Roche / Paul W Flynn
Led almost throughout - shaken up over 1f out - driven and stayed on strongly inside final furlong - held on for the win
- Fr Gilligansvoyge (GB)6/1 · +6.00u
07:05 Kilbeggan · New Forest Estate & Golf Club Handicap Steeplechase · Eoghan Finegan / John G Carr
Sat close to the pace early - fourth turning into the straight after 7th - moved through into second two out - went on before the last and stayed on strongly to score
- Safari Dream (IRE)100/30 · +3.33u
02:10 Ffos Las · Ascona Ladies Fuelled By Fashion Handicap Stakes · Finley Marsh / Rod Millman
Handy in behind early - moved ahead just past 3f out - pushed along inside final furlong and drifted left but stayed on strongly to assert - won going away
- Bacio (USA)3/1F · +3.00u
03:35 York · Coolmore City Of Troy Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1) · Juan J Hernandez / Wesley A Ward
Settled eagerly early - set the pace throughout - driven strongly with over a furlong left - urged out in the closing stages - stayed on to the line unchallenged
- Emma's Letter (GB)11/4 · +2.75u
03:45 Newmarket (July) · Racing TV Handicap Stakes · Billy Loughnane / Ed Dunlop
Handy early - roused up to challenge 2f out and went clear soon after - stayed on well to the line
Results by meeting
| Meeting | Selections | Won | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killarney | 7 | 1 | +44.00u |
| Kilbeggan | 7 | 2 | +2.20u |
| York | 7 | 2 | 0.00u |
| Salisbury | 6 | 2 | -1.19u |
| Ffos Las | 6 | 1 | -1.67u |
| Hamilton | 2 | 0 | -2.00u |
| Newmarket (July) | 6 | 1 | -2.25u |
| Clairefontaine | 8 | 0 | -8.00u |
Every selection
Clairefontaine
- 01:05C'est Vrai (FR)4th · 5/4F fav
Prix Fromagerie Graindorge (Prix De Guernesey) · 1m1f · Very Soft · 5 ran · model score 54
Won by Grecian Comet (FR) (4/1).
- 01:40Meyn Zun (FR)3rd · 12/1
Px Gd Ordre Trou Normand, Calvados, Cidres Et Pommeau (Px Roseliere) · 1m4f · Very Soft · 10 ran · model score 40
Won by Sur La Lune (FR) (4/1).
- 02:15Kinesis (GB)2nd · 4/7F fav
Px Conf. Chevaliers Pont Eveque/fins Goustiers Pre-bocage (Px Misti) · 1m4f · Very Soft · 11 ran · model score 45
Won by Daliasir (IRE) (5/2).
- 02:50Idole Du Fraisse (FR)8th · 16/1
Px Confrerie Chevaliers Du Livarot Et Du Camembert (Px Des Astrees) · 1m · Very Soft · 10 ran · model score 66
Won by Marasi Drive (FR) (5/1).
- 03:25Rekhale (FR)3rd · 5/2
Px Idac Interprofession Des Appellations Cidricoles (Prix D'Escoville) · 7f · Very Soft · 12 ran · model score 59
Won by Maya Chop (FR) (33/1).
- 04:10Tornado Alley (GB)9th · 18/1
Prix Ville De Pont-l'eveque (Prix De La Cour Rectangle) · 7f · Very Soft · 12 ran · model score 67
Won by No Turning Back (FR) (8/1).
- 04:45Kavakney (BEL)7th · 15/2
Px Confrerie Chevaliers Des Rillettes Sarthoises (Px D'Herouvillette) · 7f · Very Soft · 11 ran · model score 69
Won by El Professor Chop (FR) (3/1F).
- 12:30Appen (FR)9th · 16/1
Prix Ville De Tourgeville (Prix De Roncheville) · 7f · Very Soft · 11 ran · model score 53
Won by Whiskey Bent (FR) (5/2F).
Ffos Las
- 02:10Safari Dream (IRE)Won · 100/30
Ascona Ladies Fuelled By Fashion Handicap Stakes · 6f · Good · 6 ran · model score 64
Handy in behind early - moved ahead just past 3f out - pushed along inside final furlong and drifted left but stayed on strongly to assert - won going away
- 02:45Kaleidoscope Eyes (IRE)5th · 5/1
Ascona Ladies Chic Fashion Handicap Stakes · 7½f · Good · 7 ran · model score 67
Won by Oviedo (IRE) (1/2F).
Settled in the pack - moved right and pushed along a furlong out - drifted left soon after - unable to find more approaching the line - finished fifth well beaten
- 03:20Reader (GB)3rd · 11/4
Ascona Ladies In Lace Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) · 7½f · Good · 3 ran · model score 44
Won by Korbut (GB) (8/13F).
settled just behind the leader - dropped back from that spot approaching the 4f marker and unable to go with the front-runners 3f out - stayed on steadily through the last furlong to finish third
- 03:55Gal (IRE)5th · 8/1
Ascona Ladies Fashion And Style Handicap Stakes · 7½f · Good · 12 ran · model score 55
Won by Golden Mabel (GB) (40/1).
Settled in the pack - pushed along with 2f left - stayed on same gear to the line finishing fifth
- 04:30A Rose Adaay (GB)8th · 8/1
Ascona Fabulous Ladies Classified Stakes · 1m2f · Good · 10 ran · model score 43
Won by City Escape (IRE) (12/1).
Settled midfield early - asked for effort with 3f remaining - lost touch inside final 2f - well held at the finish
- 05:02Buck Barrow (GB)5th · 11/2
Ascona Ladies Race Day Elegance Handicap Stakes · 1m4f · Good · 10 ran · model score 67
Won by Dream Of Ithaca (GB) (6/1).
Settled mid-pack early - pushed along with 2f left and gained ground approaching the furlong pole - stayed on at one gait to finish fifth beaten 3.25 lengths
Hamilton
- 04:33Nice Neasy Does It (GB)3rd · 18/1
Why Settle Technology AI Adoption EBF Maiden Stakes (Hamilton 2yo Series Qualifier) (GBB/GBBPlus Race) · 1m½f · Good To Soft · 3 ran · model score 45
Won by Pikachu (GB) (1/25F).
Slow into stride - held towards the back for the duration - urged forward inside final 2f but found nothing
- 05:07Porth Eilian (GB)8th · 11/2
Huws Gray British Stallions EBF Fillies' Handicap Stakes · 1m1f · Good To Soft · 9 ran · model score 73
Won by Polygram (GB) (9/2).
Raced handy early - driven for effort with over 2f left - lost ground inside final furlong to finish well beaten
Kilbeggan
- 04:56Anns Getaway (IRE)10th · 250/1
Curragh To Curragh Charity Cycle On 29th August Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Good · 13 ran · model score 36
Won by Puppet Master (IRE) (5/1).
Held up towards the back - still 11th after 4th - unable to find headway from 2 out and dropped away to finish 10th
- 05:32Facile Ocean (IRE)4th · 7/1
Follow Kilbeggan On Instagram Novice Hurdle · 2m3f · Good · 9 ran · model score 67
Won by La Cote Fleurie (FR) (100/30).
Sat close up early and second at halfway - hit the front after 3 out but lost that spot nearing the home turn and slipped to third - unable to find more in fourth at the finish
- 06:05Blue Reed (FR)3rd · 14/1
Tom Lynam Memorial Handicap Hurdle · 2m3f · Good · 15 ran · model score 63
Won by Bhean Saibhre (IRE) (12/1).
Held a midfield position early - improved into 6th before 3 out - made headway 2 out - hit the front briefly rounding the home turn - lost second turning for home - held on for third under pressure
- 06:35Benner Wenner (FR)5th · 11/4
Peadar's Bar Moate Maiden Hurdle · 3m1f · Good · 8 ran · model score 35
Won by Dad Sez (IRE) (4/6F).
Settled just behind the pace early - moved through to hit the front after the 4th - blundered after the 5th to lose top spot then erred two out to slip back to third - faded quickly from there to finish well beaten in 5th
- 07:05Fr Gilligansvoyge (GB)Won · 6/1
New Forest Estate & Golf Club Handicap Steeplechase · 3m2f · Good To Yielding · 14 ran · model score 65
Sat close to the pace early - fourth turning into the straight after 7th - moved through into second two out - went on before the last and stayed on strongly to score
- 07:35Charlie Luciano (IRE)2nd · 5/2F fav
Belvedere House & Gardens Handicap Steeplechase · 3m2f · Good To Yielding · 8 ran · model score 51
Won by A Wave Of The Sea (IRE) (9/1).
Held up towards the back - into 7th by the 8th - moved into 5th 3 out - advanced into contention entering the last two - up to 2nd before the last - no answer to winner on the run-in - kept on same pace to the line for 2nd
- 08:05Hill Silver (IRE)Won · 6/5F fav
John Thomas McNamara Series Flat Race · 2m · Good To Yielding · 11 ran · model score 36
Settled in the pack early - improved into 3rd with 5f left - hit the front approaching the final 3f - lost that advantage 2f out - fighting back in the last furlong - rallied to get up right on the line
Killarney
- 05:12Maggie Walker (IRE)2nd · 4/1
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nursery Handicap · 1m · Good · 6 ran · model score 44
Won by Seaxburh (IRE) (3/1).
Slow to begin - held up early - moved into 4th by halfway - third and driven over 2f out - stayed on inside final furlong to take 2nd near the line
- 05:47Iamimmaculate (IRE)6th · 5/2
CSG Rated Race · 1m · Good · 8 ran · model score 59
Won by Manton Bay (IRE) (13/8F).
Sat behind the pace - asked for effort with over 2f left and squeezed for room approaching the final furlong - couldn't find more and slipped back late to finish sixth beaten 5.5 lengths
- 06:20Moonlit Sun (IRE)4th · 17/2
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Vincent O'Brien Ruby Stakes (Listed) · 1m · Good · 10 ran · model score 59
Won by Jagged Edge (IRE) (7/2).
Sat just off the front group early - 4th at halfway - asked for effort over 2f out but couldn't find more - stayed on same gait to the line finishing 4th
- 06:50Only One Scobie (IRE)Won · 50/1
T1 Healthcare Handicap · 1m · Good · 9 ran · model score 50
Led almost throughout - shaken up over 1f out - driven and stayed on strongly inside final furlong - held on for the win
- 07:20Eagle Fang (IRE)8th · 3/1J fav
Kellihers Toyota Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap · 1m6½f · Good · 10 ran · model score 66
Won by Gaoth Chuil (IRE) (12/1).
Sat close to the front group early - 6th at halfway - driven with over 3f left but made no headway and finished well held
- 07:50Chicago Moon (IRE)4th · 4/1
Killarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Centre Apprentice Handicap · 1m6½f · Good · 9 ran · model score 59
Won by Trubshaw (GB) (7/1).
Held up towards back - driven wide approaching 2f out and moved into 4th inside final furlong - nudged into 3rd with under 150 yards left - faded to finish 4th
- 08:20Murat (IRE)2nd · 6/4
HR Buddy (Q.R.) Race · 2m1f · Good · 8 ran · model score 55
Won by Ragmans Corner (IRE) (11/10F).
Set the pace early - driven on approaching final 2f and battled on inside final furlong - challenged hard in the closing stages and could not find more - caught right at the line for second
Newmarket (July)
- 02:00Late Night Show (GB)6th · 10/1
Racing Welfare Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · 7f · Good To Firm · 7 ran · model score 45
Won by Beguiled (GB) (1/3F).
Pulled hard early - close up with pace - dropped away under pressure two out and finished well held
- 02:35Al Jabbar (IRE)2nd · 4/9F fav
British EBF Novice Stakes · 7f · Good To Firm · 6 ran · model score 53
Won by Majestic Jude (IRE) (2/1).
Settled close to the pace - pressed for effort with 2f left - moved into second inside the final furlong - couldn't quicken again and edged out for the runner-up spot
- 03:10Powdering (IRE)7th · 9/2
Racing TV Fillies' Handicap Stakes · 6f · Good To Firm · 8 ran · model score 67
Won by Angel Shared (GB) (11/4F).
Held up on the far flank tracking the pace-setter - pushed along and dropped away two out - faded in the closing stages to finish seventh
- 03:45Emma's Letter (GB)Won · 11/4
Racing TV Handicap Stakes · 1m2f · Good To Firm · 5 ran · model score 60
Handy early - roused up to challenge 2f out and went clear soon after - stayed on well to the line
- 04:20Parisian Scholar (GB)2nd · 4/1
End Of Summer Season Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race) · 1m4f · Good To Firm · 4 ran · model score 66
Won by Zurna (GB) (9/2).
Sent to front from the off - lost the advantage for a spell after 3f then regained it under pressure with 3f left - stayed on going past the furlong pole - lost command again soon after - unable to reel in winner up the run-in
- 04:51Rogue Citation (IRE)4th · 100/30
See You On The Rowley Mile Fillies' Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good To Firm · 7 ran · model score 78
Won by Allegrino (IRE) (2/1F).
Settled off the pace early - improved and pushed along with 2f left - fought for third turning into the straight - weakened close home to finish fourth
Salisbury
- 05:27Thiscouldbefun (IRE)4th · 7/2
Taste The World Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Stakes · 1m · Good · 7 ran · model score 62
Won by Kimeko Glory (GB) (11/2).
Set the pace early - pushed along and lost front spot inside final 2f - dropped away in the last furlong to finish fourth
- 05:57Spirit Of Lyra (IRE)2nd · 4/7F fav
Robert Gilbert Birthday Celebration Irish EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race) · 6f · Good · 12 ran · model score 58
Won by Fillipas (IRE) (14/1).
Sat behind the front group early - pushed along with 2f left before finishing strongly from the final furlong - just failed to peg back winner
- 06:27Zen Diva (GB)Won · 11/4
Andy Hardwick & Clive Leonard Memorial Handicap Stakes · 6f · Good · 6 ran · model score 73
Went straight to front early - driven to take command approaching 2f out - sprinted away turning for home - eased down under hand riding through final furlong for a comfortable win
- 06:57Violet Goldsmith (GB)2nd · 100/30
Cara Glass Handicap Stakes · 1m · Good · 8 ran · model score 55
Won by Box Clever (GB) (7/2).
Settled off the pace early - moved through to hit the front two out before being overtaken approaching the final furlong - couldn't find more late and finished second
- 07:27Bintward (GB)Won · 1/18F fav
Signs In Motion British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · 1m2f · Good · 5 ran · model score 48
Sat close to pace early - hit the front approaching 2f out and pulled well ahead - strolled home unchallenged
- 07:57Moab (IRE)3rd · 2/1
Edwards Ford, Foray Motor Group Handicap Stakes · 1m6f · Good · 6 ran · model score 54
Won by Digger One (GB) (16/1).
Settled towards the back early - moved through strongly to close on the leader with over 2f left then pushed along a furlong out - stayed on at one speed to finish third
York
- 01:50Welbury (GB)12th · 22/1
Sky Bet Mile Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap) · 1m · Good To Soft · 19 ran · model score 72
Won by Blue Courvoisier (GB) (13/2).
Pulled hard early - travelled wide near the back - pressed for effort over 2f out - finished well held in 12th
- 02:25Mount Atlas (GB)3rd · 4/1
Weatherbys Lonsdale Cup Stakes (Group 2) · 2m½f · Good To Soft · 8 ran · model score 71
Won by Al Nayyir (GB) (9/1).
Held up in rear - drifted left approaching 4f out - pushed along with 2f left - stayed on steadily to finish third
- 03:00Arapaho Gold (IRE)Won · 2/1
Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes (Group 2) · 6f · Good To Soft · 10 ran · model score 71
Settled off the pace early - urged forward approaching 2f out - closed on the front group before hitting the front inside the final furlong - stayed on strongly to the line
- 03:35Bacio (USA)Won · 3/1F fav
Coolmore City Of Troy Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1) · 5f · Good To Soft · 18 ran · model score 71
Settled eagerly early - set the pace throughout - driven strongly with over a furlong left - urged out in the closing stages - stayed on to the line unchallenged
- 04:10Say What You See (IRE)3rd · 11/1
Assured Data Protection Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) · 1m4f · Good To Soft · 16 ran · model score 75
Won by Plage De Havre (GB) (11/2).
Pulled hard early - held up towards the back - blocked for room and moved right approaching 2f out - began closing quickly - up into third inside the final furlong - kept responding to the line but couldn't get on terms
- 04:45Pete's Angel (IRE)13th · 100/1
British Stallion Studs EBF Convivial Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) · 7f · Good To Soft · 14 ran · model score 53
Won by Benjamin Hornigold (GB) (16/1).
Fought for control early - settled among the pack - pushed for effort then dropped away inside final 2f - well held at the finish
- 05:20Dunkeld Dreamer (IRE)12th · 25/1
Sky Bet EBF Fillies' Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race) · 1m2½f · Good To Soft · 14 ran · model score 67
Won by Silver Lake (GB) (11/10F).
Went straight to the front - lost the advantage but stayed handy inside 2f - driven approaching 2f out but couldn't find more and dropped away late
