Monday, 31 August 2026: 7 winners from 57 selections
How the day went
Our model made 57 primary selections across 8 meetings on Monday, 31 August 2026. 7 won (a 12.3% strike rate) and 19 more finished second or third. To a level 1 unit stake at starting price, the day returned -19.50u, an ROI of -34.2%.
In Britain and Ireland alone, 6 of 49 selections won for -20.50u, while the 8 selections at meetings elsewhere returned +1.00u.
The biggest-priced winner was Vianeta (FR) at 8/1 in the 05:00 Saint-Cloud (Prix de l'Avenue Marengo), ridden by Alexis Pouchin and trained by E Lecoiffier. Thanos (GB) (5/1, Chepstow) and Classy Clarets (IRE) (5/1, Southwell (AW)) also won at good prices.
Downpatrick was the best meeting for the model, with 2 winners from 6 selections (+2.00u). Ripon was the hardest, with 0 from 8 (-8.00u).
12 selections were sent off favourite, and 11 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
- Vianeta (FR)8/1 · +8.00u
05:00 Saint-Cloud · Prix de l'Avenue Marengo · Alexis Pouchin / E Lecoiffier
- Thanos (GB)5/1 · +5.00u
04:35 Chepstow · LSL Racing Chepstow Mile Series Final Handicap Stakes · Lewis Edmunds / Harry Charlton
Settled towards the back of the pack early - made progress from 2f out - driven into the advantage inside the final furlong - edged away near the finish - won going away
- Classy Clarets (IRE)5/1 · +5.00u
05:00 Southwell (AW) · Gents Evening Saturday 24th October Handicap Stakes · Shay Farmer / Iain Jardine
Set the pace from the off - pushed clear approaching final furlong - driven out to hold on for the win
- Divilabother (IRE)4/1 · +4.00u
03:45 Cartmel · EWGA Handicap Hurdle Race (GBB Race) · Harry Reed / Tristan Davidson
Settled at the back early - still in contention 3 out - close to the front running into the last - pushed into command and stayed on strongly to the line
- Killeemore Lad (IRE)7/2 · +3.50u
04:29 Downpatrick · Cosy Group Beginners Steeplechase · Philip Donovan / Andrew Slattery
Sat close up in second early - hit the front from the fifth then pushed along after the second-last - kept finding under pressure to score
Results by meeting
| Meeting | Selections | Won | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downpatrick | 6 | 2 | +2.00u |
| Chepstow | 8 | 2 | +1.50u |
| Saint-Cloud | 8 | 1 | +1.00u |
| Cartmel | 6 | 1 | -1.00u |
| Southwell (AW) | 8 | 1 | -2.00u |
| Epsom | 6 | 0 | -6.00u |
| Roscommon | 7 | 0 | -7.00u |
| Ripon | 8 | 0 | -8.00u |
Every selection
Cartmel
- 02:35Vietnorm (IRE)RO · 8/11F fav
Sticky Toffee Pudding Juvenile Hurdle Race (GBB Race) · 2m1f · Good To Soft · 6 ran · model score 55
Won by Wicksey (GB) (7/4).
Raced early with plenty of enthusiasm - hit the front - failed to negotiate the rails and departed the course before the 2nd
- 03:10Fairlawn Skipper (GB)UR · 5/1
Campbell & Rowley Handicap Hurdle Race · 2m6f · Good To Soft · 8 ran · model score 61
Won by Rauzan (IRE) (8/1).
Shared front spot early - lost place before 5th - clipped and came out of saddle at 5th
- 03:45Divilabother (IRE)Won · 4/1
EWGA Handicap Hurdle Race (GBB Race) · 3m1½f · Good To Soft · 7 ran · model score 69
Settled at the back early - still in contention 3 out - close to the front running into the last - pushed into command and stayed on strongly to the line
- 04:19Stratagem (FR)3rd · 11/1
Wicks Group Cavendish Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) · 3m1½f · Good To Soft · 5 ran · model score 75
Won by Tommie Beau (IRE) (4/1).
Settled at the back early - mistake 5th - pressed for effort 2f out - stayed on into third approaching the last furlong - unable to get to the front two
- 04:55Passengerontheship (IRE)7th · 13/2
Fgh Handicap Steeple Chase (gbb Race) · 2m5f · Good To Soft · 7 ran · model score 73
Won by Pour Les Filles (GB) (6/1).
Travelled strongly early - shared front spot before 3rd then disputed again 9th - pushed along before 3 out - lost place late and dropped away final furlong to finish 7th
- 05:30Getaway Jewel (IRE)4th · 7/2
Furness Rda Handicap Steeple Chase · 2m1½f · Good To Soft · 6 ran · model score 64
Won by Achille Des Rocs (FR) (6/1).
Settled in the pack - hit the 8th awkwardly - moved into second 4 out - level for the runner-up spot near the last - shaken up but edged out over a furlong out and faded
Chepstow
- 01:45Our Fella (IRE)4th · 7/1
Dragonbet Welsh Racing Festival 9th-11th Oct Nursery Handicap Stakes · 5f · Good To Soft · 5 ran · model score 39
Won by Naval Cop (GB) (11/1).
Clear early on the far rail - pressed for effort with 2f left - lost the advantage and dropped away fast inside the final furlong - finished 4th
- 02:20Beechwood Glory (IRE)3rd · 8/1
Eddie & Sandra Hayward Supports Noahs Ark Charity Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Band D) (GBB Race) · 6f · Good To Soft · 6 ran · model score 44
Won by Washington Royale (GB) (2/1).
Handy early - roused to hit the front over 2f out before being overtaken inside the final furlong - held on for third at one speed
- 02:55Lucky Radar (IRE)2nd · 9/1
Paving Fields Construction Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race) · 6f · Good To Soft · 4 ran · model score 39
Won by Kodicall (IRE) (12/1).
Held up at the back - pushed along with 2f left - stayed on strongly through the last furlong - flat out late but denied by a short head
- 03:30Escape Magic (GB)2nd · 9/4F fav
Runtech Ltd Handicap Stakes (Div I) · 7f · Good To Soft · 11 ran · model score 71
Won by Prince Ali (GB) (10/1).
Settled in the pack - pushed along approaching 2f out and closed on the front-runner - lost momentum inside the final furlong - finished second having stayed on
- 04:00Rovinia (GB)3rd · 2/1F fav
Runtech Ltd Handicap Stakes (Div II) · 7f · Good To Soft · 11 ran · model score 66
Won by A Rose Adaay (GB) (5/2).
Held up handy on the near rail - into contention approaching 2f out with urging - lost place inside final furlong - held on for third without finding more
- 04:35Thanos (GB)Won · 5/1
LSL Racing Chepstow Mile Series Final Handicap Stakes · 1m · Good To Soft · 16 ran · model score 79
Settled towards the back of the pack early - made progress from 2f out - driven into the advantage inside the final furlong - edged away near the finish - won going away
- 05:10Level Up (IRE)Won · 5/2J fav
Tom's Big Bike Ride Handicap Stakes · 5f · Good To Soft · 7 ran · model score 69
Set the pace from the break - held wide berth throughout - pressed for effort a furlong out - kept finding more to assert late and win
- 05:45Liberate (GB)5th · 9/2
DragonBet Handicap Stakes · 1m2f · Good To Soft · 5 ran · model score 60
Won by Zambezi Magic (GB) (20/1).
Settled with the pack early - urged into contention 2f out - lost ground rapidly - trailed home well beaten in 5th
Downpatrick
- 02:12Fox Walk (IRE)5th · 11/1
Randox Maiden Hurdle · 2m2f · Good · 9 ran · model score 40
Won by Eben Zaabeel (GB) (10/11F).
Held up early - bumped lightly at the opening fence - up into fifth with a nudge for effort 2f out - still fifth and held at the last with no further headway
- 02:47He Who Dares (IRE)5th · 11/8F fav
WillWeGo.com Handicap Hurdle · 2m2f · Good · 11 ran · model score 37
Won by Ripsnorter (FR) (14/1).
Held up towards back of pack - improved into 5th before blundering 3 out - pushed on in that spot - checked on inner after final flight and unable to find more finishing 5th
- 03:22Majestic Horizon (IRE)Won · 5/2
North Down Marquees Maiden Hurdle · 2m6f · Good · 9 ran · model score 46
Sat close to the pace - moved through to hit the front two out - driven out from the last to assert and win
- 03:55Cozone (GB)5th · 9/2
AJC Group Handicap Hurdle · 2m6f · Good · 10 ran · model score 69
Won by Bruant (GB) (3/1F).
Held up early - small error at the 4th - moved into second two out - eased back to third at the last and held no more
- 04:29Killeemore Lad (IRE)Won · 7/2
Cosy Group Beginners Steeplechase · 2m3½f · Good · 7 ran · model score 45
Sat close up in second early - hit the front from the fifth then pushed along after the second-last - kept finding under pressure to score
- 05:39Finnians Row (IRE)5th · 13/2
Downpatrick Racecourse Style Awards Handicap Steeplechase · 2m2f · Good · 6 ran · model score 55
Won by Beggars Rock (IRE) (4/1).
Up with the pace early - serious blunder at the 3rd - dropped right away from the 6th and finished a remote 5th
Epsom
- 01:50Em Four (GB)5th · 15/8F fav
Betfred 'turbo Boost' Handicap Stakes · 6f · Good To Soft · 7 ran · model score 66
Won by Proof (GB) (10/1).
Settled in the pack - pushed along with 2f left - stayed on at one gait through the last furlong - finished 5th
- 02:25Taranis (GB)7th · 9/1
Irish Ebf Restricted Maiden Stakes (for Horses In Bands C And D) (Ebf Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race) · 7f · Good To Soft · 8 ran · model score 45
Won by Summer Triangle (GB) (11/8F).
Settled in the pack - pressed for a response 2f out but found little - dropped away inside the final furlong
- 03:00Velvet Rhythm (GB)7th · 7/1
Betfred 'the Classic Bookmaker' Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good To Soft · 8 ran · model score 71
Won by Aurora Majesty (IRE) (7/2).
Tracked the pace-setter early - pushed along approaching 2f out - lost touch soon after - allowed to drop away inside final furlong finishing seventh
- 04:05Sail On Sailor (GB)6th · 9/1
Stanley Wootton Handicap Stakes (gbbplus Race) · 1m2f · Good To Soft · 9 ran · model score 76
Won by Hello Cotai (IRE) (14/1).
Held up in the pack - pushed along and made progress into contention 3f out - stayed on at one gear inside final furlong to finish sixth
- 04:40Super Hit (FR)5th · 9/2
Geoff Lewis Handicap Stakes · 1m½f · Good To Soft · 8 ran · model score 68
Won by Tronido (GB) (12/1).
Stumbled leaving stalls - settled towards the back - driven into contention 2f out - steered left approaching final furlong - stayed on through the closing stages - held for fifth at the line
- 05:15Play Me (GB)4th · 6/1
Betfred 'play Fred's £5 Million' Handicap Stakes · 7f · Good To Soft · 6 ran · model score 69
Won by Dapper Guest (IRE) (9/2).
Settled in the pack early - driven to make progress 3f out - hampered for room 2f out and unable to threaten - stayed on late to finish fourth
Ripon
- 01:55Arenite (GB)3rd · 1/1F fav
Squadron Flyer At Aldwark Manor Estate Ebf Restricted Maiden Stakes (for Horses In Bands C And D) (Ebf Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race) · 6f · Good To Soft · 8 ran · model score 45
Won by Travellers Girl (IRE) (7/1).
Held mid-pack early - lost touch with leaders 3f out - moved into third with 2f left - unable to close on leading pair and held on for third
- 02:30Why Not Me (GB)3rd · 14/1
Harrogate Theatre Panto Tickets Now On-sale Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race) · 1m3f · Good To Soft · 4 ran · model score 46
Won by Feelin' Free (GB) (9/2).
Set the pace early - driven and overtaken 3f out - dropped away steadily through the final furlongs
- 03:05Rogue Jewel (IRE)2nd · 9/4
British Stallion Studs Ebf Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy Stakes (Listed Race) · 6f · Soft · 7 ran · model score 75
Won by Silent Beauty (IRE) (15/8F).
Sat behind pace early - moved into second spot over 2f out - asked for effort but couldn't close down the front-runner approaching final furlong - kept on same pace to finish runner-up
- 03:40Racingbreaks Ryder (IRE)3rd · 10/1
Ripon Rowels Handicap Stakes · 1m · Soft · 9 ran · model score 62
Won by Spoken Truth (IRE) (6/4F).
Held handy early - upped tempo to chase pacesetter 3f out - roused clear approaching 2f out - driven along inside final 2f - overtaken in final furlong and edged out of second near line
- 04:10Thornaby Pearl (GB)2nd · 9/1
Book Online At Ripon-races.co.uk Handicap Stakes · 5f · Soft · 9 ran · model score 81
Won by Rock Of England (IRE) (11/4F).
Handy early - hit front strongly over 2f out - put under pressure and overtaken inside final furlong - battled on for second
- 04:45Trucial Pearl (GB)5th · 3/1
Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Classified Stakes (Div I) · 1m2f · Soft · 10 ran · model score 72
Won by Rogers Dream (GB) (11/4J).
slow into stride - settled at back of field - unable to land a blow through finish
- 05:20Quirke On Parole (GB)10th · 3/1
Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Classified Stakes (Div II) · 1m2f · Soft · 10 ran · model score 45
Won by Tiberio Force (GB) (7/1).
Held up handy in the pack - pushed to keep tempo with 3f left - driven and dropped away inside final furlong - eventually well held
- 05:50Star Start (IRE)2nd · 3/1J fav
Aja Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Stakes · 1m3f · Soft · 10 ran · model score 70
Won by Glitter Code (IRE) (9/1).
Handy in the pack early - moved into second spot with 2f left - closed on the front-runner a furlong out and looked full of promise - pushed to the front inside the last - unable to hold on and caught close home
Roscommon
- 04:50Joga Bonito (GB)2nd · 7/4F fav
Irish EBF Median Sires Series Race · 7½f · Yielding · 9 ran · model score 64
Won by South Dakota (IRE) (3/1).
Shared front spot early - kicked clear over 2f out - overhauled inside final furlong - fought back close home to go down by a whisker
- 05:25Glen Breeze (IRE)9th · 11/1
Elphin Handicap · 7½f · Yielding · 14 ran · model score 50
Won by Phoenix Pairc (IRE) (7/1).
Sat behind front group early - 4th at halfway - driven approaching 2f out with nothing more to offer - faded inside final furlong to finish ninth
- 05:55Merisi Diamond (IRE)5th · 11/1
Lidan Handicap · 7½f · Yielding · 12 ran · model score 65
Won by Goal Exceeded (GB) (7/2F).
Held up towards the back - urged forward with over 2f left - responded and stayed on late to snatch 5th near the line
- 06:25God Of Power (IRE)2nd · 6/1
Lecarrow Race · 1m2½f · Yielding · 5 ran · model score 49
Won by Hazdann (IRE) (1/1F).
Settled behind pace - still in second at halfway - driven up to challenge 2f out - hit front with a furlong left - overtaken 150 yards from home but stayed on to the line
- 06:55Almazann (IRE)4th · 4/6F fav
Racing Here Again On September 28th Maiden · 1m4f · Good To Yielding · 15 ran · model score 51
Won by Miss Romagna (IRE) (7/1).
Sat close to the front group - asked for effort entering straight - moved into 3rd over 2f out - held same rhythm to finish 4th
- 07:25Stellar Moment (IRE)2nd · 7/1
Oran Handicap · 1m4f · Good To Yielding · 15 ran · model score 61
Won by Letiza (IRE) (7/1).
Held up towards the back - driven wide approaching 2f out - improved into 5th with a furlong left - stayed on to snatch second at the line
- 07:55Wipeawayyourtears (IRE)14th · 14/1
Roscommon Racecourse On Facebook Handicap · 1m4f · Good To Yielding · 16 ran · model score 51
Won by Priorstown (IRE) (9/2).
Held up early - lacked pace to challenge - well held at finish
Saint-Cloud
- 01:30Loukpan (FR)4th · 9/1
Prix Idalie · 6½f · Heavy · 10 ran · model score 39
Won by Tuesday's Gone (IRE) (18/1).
- 02:05Lailissa (IRE)2nd · 4/9F fav
Prix Ravinella · 1m · Heavy · 7 ran · model score 42
Won by Kritic (IRE) (9/2).
- 02:40Katon (FR)3rd · 6/5F fav
Prix Kendor · 1m · Heavy · 10 ran · model score 42
Won by Catch My Eye (FR) (11/2).
- 03:15Victoria Secret (FR)5th · 4/1
Prix des Pyrenees · 1m2f · Heavy · 10 ran · model score 64
Won by Bourbon Moon (IRE) (7/1).
- 03:50Annalight (FR)7th · 66/1
Prix de Saint-Martin-du-Chene · 1m4f · Heavy · 14 ran · model score 53
Won by Zarababy (FR) (3/1).
- 04:25Ladiva (FR)3rd · 10/1
Prix de l'Avenue Pyramide · 1m4f · Heavy · 15 ran · model score 57
Won by Look Of Cecca (FR) (17/2).
- 05:00Vianeta (FR)Won · 8/1
Prix de l'Avenue Marengo · 1m4f · Heavy · 15 ran · model score 64
- 12:55Basquiat (FR)8th · 7/1
Prix de Saint-Pair-du-Mont · 1m4f · Heavy · 16 ran · model score 72
Won by Cosy Bear (FR) (10/1).
Southwell (AW)
- 01:32Kokumi (FR)6th · 9/2
Oktoberfest 3rd And 10th October Maiden Fillies' Stakes (gbb Race) · 5f · Standard · 10 ran · model score 48
Won by Beautiful Effort (GB) (4/1).
Settled towards the back - pressed for a run 2f out but boxed in with over a furlong left - unable to land a blow - finished sixth
- 02:07Le Rouge Chinois (DEN)3rd · 9/4
Book The Bistro In Seasons Restaurant Handicap Stakes · 1m6f · Standard · 6 ran · model score 52
Won by Edwardtheninth (GB) (10/1).
Settled third early - moved into second with 5f left - hit the front approaching 2f out - overtaken inside the final furlong under pressure - faded late to finish third
- 02:42Everyoneknowsadave (IRE)2nd · 9/1
Winter Ladies Evening Sat 28th November Handicap Stakes · 1m3f · Standard · 7 ran · model score 68
Won by Pace Attack (IRE) (9/1).
Settled just behind the pace - crept into contention approaching 2f out - urged forward - hit the front inside the final furlong - caught right on the line for second
- 03:17Aim For The Bull (IRE)14th · 22/1
Festive Fixtures At Southwell Racecourse Handicap Stakes · 1m · Standard · 14 ran · model score 80
Won by Rusheen Boy (GB) (12/1).
Settled in the pack - pushed along with 2f left - unable to find more and beaten into 14th
- 03:51Filly Eilish (IRE)5th · 3/1
Southwell Racecourse Conference & Events Handicap Stakes (Div I) · 1m · Standard · 10 ran · model score 61
Won by Sailor's Return (GB) (11/1).
Held mid-pack early - urged to close 2f out and made progress inside final furlong - lost momentum close home to finish 5th
- 04:25Hunterian (IRE)7th · 22/1
Southwell Racecourse Conference & Events Handicap Stakes (Div II) · 1m · Standard · 9 ran · model score 54
Won by Kiani King (IRE) (3/1).
Held up in the pack - pushed along with 2f left - soon dropping away - well held at the line
- 05:00Classy Clarets (IRE)Won · 5/1
Gents Evening Saturday 24th October Handicap Stakes · 6f · Standard · 12 ran · model score 76
Set the pace from the off - pushed clear approaching final furlong - driven out to hold on for the win
- 05:35Surgeon Commander (IRE)6th · 4/1
Celebrate With Sponsorship At Southwell Racecourse Handicap Stakes · 6f · Standard · 12 ran · model score 52
Won by Taaklam (IRE) (100/30).
Urged from the off - up with the pace before finding little over 2f out - dropped away in the final furlong to finish sixth
