Thursday, 8 October 2026: 10 winners from 58 selections
How the day went
Our model made 58 primary selections across 8 meetings on Thursday, 8 October 2026. 10 won (a 17.2% strike rate) and 18 more finished second or third. To a level 1 unit stake at starting price, the day returned -19.35u, an ROI of -33.4%.
In Britain and Ireland alone, 8 of 44 selections won for -16.85u, while the 14 selections at meetings elsewhere returned -2.50u.
The biggest-priced winner was Lover Girl (IRE) at 7/1 in the 16:25 Southwell (AW) (Follow @attheraces On Instagram Nursery Handicap Stakes), ridden by Rowan Scott and trained by Kevin Philippart de Foy. Molino (FR) (11/2, Bordeaux Le Bouscat) and Moneefa (IRE) (4/1, Saint-Cloud) also won at good prices.
Southwell (AW) was the best meeting for the model, with 2 winners from 9 selections (+3.00u). Ayr was the hardest, with 1 from 7 (-5.43u).
18 selections were sent off favourite, and 12 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
- Lover Girl (IRE)7/1 · +7.00u
16:25 Southwell (AW) · Follow @attheraces On Instagram Nursery Handicap Stakes · Rowan Scott / Kevin Philippart de Foy
Stalked the pace early - sent on 2f out - stayed on strongly to win
- Molino (FR)11/2 · +5.50u
12:27 Bordeaux Le Bouscat · Prix Du Hong Kong Jockey Club · Guillaume Guedj-Gay / Nicot (s)
- Moneefa (IRE)4/1 · +4.00u
13:31 Saint-Cloud · Prix Esmeralda · Oisin Murphy / A Fabre
- Urumita (IRE)7/2 · +3.50u
14:05 Bath · EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · Sean Levey / Richard Hannon
veered marginally right leaving stalls - led throughout without a rival - pushed along over 1f out - stayed on strongly inside final furlong - comfortably in command at the line to win
- Rogue Citation (IRE)3/1F · +3.00u
19:00 Southwell (AW) · Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Fillies' Handicap Stakes · Daniel Tudhope / Edward Bethell
Held up at the back - cruised into contention 2f out - nudged clear to hit front 1f out - drifted left under pressure - kept finding to win by the narrowest margin
Results by meeting
| Meeting | Selections | Won | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell (AW) | 9 | 2 | +3.00u |
| Saint-Cloud | 5 | 1 | 0.00u |
| Bath | 9 | 2 | -2.40u |
| Bordeaux Le Bouscat | 9 | 1 | -2.50u |
| Tramore | 7 | 1 | -3.75u |
| Thurles | 6 | 1 | -4.00u |
| Market Rasen | 6 | 1 | -4.27u |
| Ayr | 7 | 1 | -5.43u |
Every selection
Ayr
- 13:45Royal Blaze (GB)8th · 28/1
Stella Artois Apprentice Handicap Stakes · 1m2f · Heavy · 12 ran · model score 100
Won by Motawaared (GB) (7/4F).
raced off the pace in the pack - crept closer travelling smoothly over 2f out - pushed over 1f out but found nothing - faded inside final furlong to finish 8th
- 14:20Caturra Rock (GB)5th · 2/1J fav
Menabrea Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race) · 6f · Heavy · 7 ran · model score 92
Won by Alfa Blueburd (IRE) (2/1J).
Up with the pace early - pushed along over 2f out - angled left over 1f out then found nothing and faded inside the final furlong to finish 5th
- 14:55Bossy Parker (IRE)7th · 18/1
Heverlee Handicap Stakes · 7f · Heavy · 10 ran · model score 73
Won by Launch Time (GB) (2/1F).
up with the pace early - pushed along over 2f out - dropped away over 1f out and weakened inside final furlong to finish 7th
- 15:30Dandy Magic (IRE)5th · 10/1
Tennent's Lager Handicap Stakes · 6f · Heavy · 11 ran · model score 86
Won by Alpha Magic (GB) (11/1).
Dropped out last - short of room and nudged along over 2f out - much to find when driven over 1f out - stayed on late without threatening to finish 5th
- 16:05Monsieur Kodi (IRE)9th · 66/1
San Miguel Handicap Stakes · 7f · Heavy · 10 ran · model score 100
Won by Stanage (GB) (5/1).
raced freely up with the pace - pushed for response over 2f out - weakened over 1f out and finished 9th
- 16:38Penelope's Sister (IRE)5th · 5/1
Outcider Handicap Stakes · 1m · Heavy · 13 ran · model score 70
Won by Ey Up Its Jazz (GB) (17/2).
Settled at back of the pack - gentle urging over 2f out - moved to the right and pushed hard over 1f out - kept going inside final furlong without threatening winner - finished 5th
- 17:13Aighear (GB)Won · 4/7F fav
Magners Original Cider Handicap Stakes · 1m5f · Heavy · 5 ran · model score 80
Rear of the field early - pushed 4f out - moved right and lost ground over 3f out - gradually closed 2f out - soon in contention - hit front over 1f out - pulled away inside the final furlong to win comfortably
Bath
- 13:30Calshot Spit (IRE)2nd · 5/1
Your Elite Club Handicap Stakes · 2m1f · Good · 12 ran · model score 76
Won by Pacific Storm (FR) (4/1).
Cut out in front early - passed after 4f - pushed along 3f out and back in front 2f out before overtaken over 1f out - plugged on inside the final furlong but well beaten by the winner in 2nd
- 14:05Urumita (IRE)Won · 7/2
EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · 5f · Good · 7 ran · model score 96
veered marginally right leaving stalls - led throughout without a rival - pushed along over 1f out - stayed on strongly inside final furlong - comfortably in command at the line to win
- 14:40Rinky Tinky Tinky (GB)4th · 16/1
Mda Consulting Ltd Handicap Stakes · 5f · Good · 14 ran · model score 100
Won by Hi Lord (GB) (4/1).
in mid-pack early - pushed along and progressed 2f out - plugged on at one speed inside final furlong to finish 4th
- 15:15Littlecote (GB)2nd · 80/1
British Stallion Studs EBF Beckford Stakes (Listed Race) (GBBPlus Race) · 1m6f · Good · 12 ran · model score 92
Won by Brilliant Star (GB) (11/8F).
Out the back early - nudged up and gaining ground 3f out - urged hard over 2f out - stayed on strongly inside the final furlong - pursued the winner last 110yds but never getting there - finished 2nd
- 15:50Aethelstan Gold (GB)Won · 11/10F fav
Seat Unique EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB/GBBPlus Race) · 1m · Good · 13 ran · model score 94
Raced just behind the pacesetter early - went to the front after 2f - wandered sharply left under pressure over 1f out - rallied strongly inside the final furlong to win comfortably
- 16:21Crimson Road (IRE)3rd · 11/2
Find My Hospitality Handicap Stakes (Div I) · 1m2f · Good · 9 ran · model score 85
Won by Albus Anne (GB) (9/2).
Pulled hard early - pushed along over 2f out and in the mix - stayed on inside final furlong before tiring close home to finish 3rd
- 16:55Boy George (GB)2nd · 13/2
Find My Hospitality Handicap Stakes (Div II) · 1m2f · Good · 8 ran · model score 84
Won by Sweet Horizon (GB) (3/1F).
Made all the running - shaken up 2f out and challenged 1f out - battled on gamely inside the final furlong - collared close home and beaten half a length
- 17:25Mortubo (IRE)5th · 6/1
Mj Church Fillies' Handicap Stakes · 5½f · Good · 10 ran · model score 100
Won by Court Drive (IRE) (6/1).
Settled at the back early - urged over 2f out - made no inroads on the front group by 1f out - kept on inside the final furlong without threatening - finished 5th
- 17:55Zizania Du Mazet (A) (A)4th · 5/4F fav
Spillers ULCA Fibre Handicap Stakes (0-55) - Arab Race · 1m2f · Good · 5 ran
Won by Pharitz Lahia (A) (A) (5/2).
Bordeaux Le Bouscat
- 09:50Legende D'ainay (FR)F · 4/11F fav
Prix De Sauternes · 2m3f · Heavy · 5 ran · model score 75
Won by Let Us Breathe (FR) (9/2).
- 10:20Cosmical O'clock (FR)2nd · 4/11F fav
Prix Baron De Montesquieu · 1m · Heavy · 6 ran · model score 54
Won by Space'x (FR) (100/30).
- 10:51Spes Milame (FR)4th · 10/1
Prix Maurice Calve · 2m½f · Heavy · 11 ran · model score 49
Won by Invino Honnetete (FR) (8/1).
- 11:23Zen Storm (FR)3rd · 20/1
Prix De Saint-julien · 1m · Heavy · 8 ran · model score 57
Won by Blue Blossom Cen (IRE) (8/11F).
- 11:55Be My Bella (FR)2nd · 11/4
Prix Edouard Claverie · 2m3½f · Heavy · 8 ran · model score 59
Won by Parlezvousanglais (FR) (15/8F).
- 12:27Molino (FR)Won · 11/2
Prix Du Hong Kong Jockey Club · 1m1½f · Heavy · 12 ran · model score 67
- 13:13Magic Davier (FR)4th · 100/1
Prix Leognan · 2m3f · Heavy · 9 ran · model score 62
Won by James De Baune (FR) (8/1).
- 13:49Mearas Style (FR)6th · 12/1
Prix Pierre Valentin · 1m1½f · Heavy · 14 ran · model score 73
Won by Golden State (FR) (12/1).
- 14:24Charm King (FR)5th · 8/1
Prix Jacques Meilhan Bordes · 1m1½f · Heavy · 14 ran · model score 78
Won by Kamakura One (FR) (6/1).
Market Rasen
- 13:56Knighton (GB)3rd · 9/2
Summer Plate Ladies Day 2027 On Sale Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Race · 2m½f · Good · 6 ran · model score 46
Won by Ballygeary (IRE) (8/1).
Prominent just behind the two clear of the field - moved up to second 3 out - took over before 2 out - collared at the last - outpaced 110yds out and finished third
- 14:31Port Glen One (IRE)Won · 8/11F fav
Tractor Drivers Go Free On 12th November Novices' Hurdle Race (GBB Race) · 2m4½f · Good · 3 ran · model score 59
Scrapped for front spot early - in front from the first fence and set the pace - untidy 4 out - veered left at the following fence - clouted 2 out and nudged - strong finish on the run-in to win
- 15:06Hiero Sport (FR)2nd · 9/2
Malton Marquees Novices' Handicap Steeple Chase · 2m3f · Good · 6 ran · model score 50
Won by Cap Ricochet (GB) (10/1).
Made the early running until passed at the 4th - then sat just behind the front group - dropped to 7th - stayed on from 4 out - moved into second before 2 out - urged on on the run-in - found nothing more inside the final 110yds - finished 2nd
- 15:41Lermoos Legend (GB)2nd · 100/30
Dine In Altior's Restaurant Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) · 2m5½f · Good · 4 ran · model score 76
Won by Court In A Storm (IRE) (7/2).
In touch with front rank - niggled before 3 out - took second before 2 out - strong run on run-in to challenge 110yds out - just failed by a short head
- 16:16Spot On Soph (IRE)2nd · 7/4F fav
Market Rasen Racecourse Caravan Park Mares' Handicap Hurdle Race · 2m7f · Good · 8 ran · model score 78
Won by Quick Of The Night (GB) (9/2).
Held up at back - gained ground 3 out - third before 2 out - pushed along to pursue winner before the last - stayed on without troubling winner for 2nd
- 16:48Return With Gold (IRE)PU · 8/1
Book Boxing Day At The Races Today! Handicap Hurdle Race · 2m4½f · Good · 5 ran · model score 46
Won by Upton's Mighty Oak (GB) (3/1).
Up with the front group early - dropped back to 5th - urged after 3 out but no response and eased up
Saint-Cloud
- 12:55My Habitude (FR)7th · 28/1
Prix De Versailles · 1m2f · Soft · 16 ran · model score 88
Won by Darzakir (IRE) (5/4F).
- 13:31Moneefa (IRE)Won · 4/1
Prix Esmeralda · 1m · Soft · 6 ran · model score 74
- 14:57New Chapter (FR)4th · 15/8F fav
Prix Du Haras De La Hume · 1m7f · Soft · 10 ran · model score 69
Won by Waykiki (FR) (7/2).
- 16:20Meliora (FR)2nd · 6/1
Prix Du Chesnay · 1m2f · Soft · 16 ran · model score 75
Won by Fasoldofa (FR) (9/2).
- 17:00Notioni Fal (FR)14th · 7/2
Prix De Rocquencourt · 1m2f · Soft · 15 ran · model score 71
Won by Good Bye Davier (FR) (4/1).
Southwell (AW)
- 16:25Lover Girl (IRE)Won · 7/1
Follow @attheraces On Instagram Nursery Handicap Stakes · 5f · Standard · 7 ran · model score 88
Stalked the pace early - sent on 2f out - stayed on strongly to win
- 17:00Edwardtheninth (GB)8th · 11/2
Get Raceday Ready Handicap Stakes · 1m6f · Standard · 12 ran · model score 87
Won by State Express (IRE) (9/1).
Raced at the back throughout - never got into the contest - finished 8th
- 17:30Dontelimurnamepike (GB)4th · 50/1
Free Tips On attheraces.com EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race) · 1m3f · Standard · 7 ran · model score 56
Won by Crown Of Crowns (GB) (6/4F).
missed the break - last early - urged along over 3f out - plugged on to finish 4th
- 18:00Temple Court (IRE)2nd · 7/1
Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Nursery Handicap Stakes (Div I) · 1m · Standard · 12 ran · model score 51
Won by Arlecchino's Moon (GB) (12/1).
Raced just off the front rank - nudged up 2f out to take second - urged 1f out and kept on - outpaced by winner late and finished second
- 18:30Pen Lan Icon (GB)3rd · 16/1
Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Nursery Handicap Stakes (Div II) · 1m · Standard · 11 ran · model score 49
Won by Revoked (IRE) (9/4F).
prominent throughout - niggled over 2f out - found little 1f out and finished third
- 19:00Rogue Citation (IRE)Won · 3/1F fav
Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Fillies' Handicap Stakes · 1m · Standard · 9 ran · model score 71
Held up at the back - cruised into contention 2f out - nudged clear to hit front 1f out - drifted left under pressure - kept finding to win by the narrowest margin
- 19:30Union Island (IRE)12th · 14/1
Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap Stakes · 1m · Standard · 12 ran · model score 77
Won by Spirit Lead Me (IRE) (9/4F).
Raced in the pack - pushed along 2f out - no response and faded to finish 12th
- 20:00Edge of Desire (GB)4th · 5/1
Free Bets On Attheraces.com Ebf Restricted Maiden Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race) · 6f · Standard · 11 ran · model score 90
Won by Cool King (GB) (11/1).
Prominent early - urged over 2f out - weakened inside the last furlong to finish 4th
- 20:30Nostrum (GB)3rd · 10/11F fav
Download The At The Races App Handicap Stakes · 7f · Standard · 12 ran · model score 81
Won by Montezin (GB) (11/2).
Prominent early - in front over 2f out - pushed along approaching final furlong and kept on - collared near finish and dropped to third by half a length
Thurles
- 13:16Silver Kiss (IRE)Won · 1/1F fav
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden · 1m½f · Good To Yielding · 10 ran · model score 61
prominent early - challenged for the front 5f out - nosed ahead turning for home - one length clear 1f out - stayed on strongly to win
- 15:01Aghadrum Boy (IRE)11th · 40/1
BOYLE Sports Handicap (Div II) · 1m½f · Yielding · 14 ran · model score 57
Won by Tariff (IRE) (8/1).
urged early to sit close on the rail and keen - held third at the midpoint - got nowhere turning in - folded 2f out to finish 11th
- 15:36Desert Friend (IRE)5th · 12/1
Welcome Back To Thurles Handicap · 1m4½f · Yielding · 14 ran · model score 67
Won by Max Meridius (IRE) (100/30J).
Settled in midfield - 5th at halfway - moved up to 3rd turning in - urged along 2f out - 4th and making no dent 1f out - plugged on to finish 5th
- 16:11Cladach (IRE)4th · 2/1
Killinan Handicap · 1m4½f · Yielding · 5 ran · model score 64
Won by The Austrian (IRE) (13/8F).
Prominent from the start - 3rd at halfway - 4th 2f out and urged along - soon made no dent - plugged on at same speed to finish 4th
- 16:43Teofil (IRE)2nd · 13/8F fav
www.thurlesraces.ie Maiden · 2m½f · Yielding To Soft · 9 ran · model score 95
Won by Sunny South West (IRE) (11/4).
Broke sharply to show in front - challenged after 1f and tussled for the front thereafter - niggled over 3f out and overtaken - misstep 3f out - urged 2f out but made no inroads over 1f out - plugged on at same speed to finish second
- 17:20Miss Australie (IRE)6th · 5/2J fav
Racing Here On The 12th November Handicap · 2m½f · Yielding To Soft · 13 ran · model score 73
Won by Blissful Bonita (IRE) (5/2J).
Lost ground at the start - settled in last few - moved into the pack by 2f - urged on turning for home - niggled 2f out but made no dent - finished 6th
Tramore
- 14:10Llem's (FR)4th · 4/5F fav
www.tramoreraces.ie Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Yielding · 8 ran · model score 46
Won by Asthelightdeclines (IRE) (7/2).
Contested lead early - went second after the first - blundered 3rd - dropped to 3rd after 4th - jumpy 3 out then rallied to challenge - pushed along before 2 out - error 2 out and soon passed - weakening in 3rd at the last - plugged on at same speed to finish 4th
- 14:45Tingarran Express (IRE)5th · 6/1
Ardmore Handicap Hurdle · 2m · Yielding · 9 ran · model score 57
Won by Lanzhou (FR) (9/4F).
Chased the front rank and went right at the 1st - 3rd at halfway - pushed along before 2 out and found nothing in 5th there - plugged on at the one speed
- 15:20Tutu Twist (IRE)2nd · 11/10F fav
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle · 2m4½f · Yielding · 7 ran · model score 85
Won by Baymount (IRE) (12/1).
prominent early - 3rd at halfway - moved up to 2nd 4 out - dropped to 3rd after 3 out and made no dent 2 out - stayed on run-in to regain 2nd at the line
- 15:55Way Down South (IRE)Won · 9/4F fav
Tramore Racecourse On Instagram Handicap Hurdle · 2m4½f · Yielding · 7 ran · model score 56
Went on from the start and contested the front - in command 3 out - challenged for a spell 2 out - pushed along before the last - stayed on strongly to win
- 16:30Lady Doyanne (IRE)2nd · 11/4F fav
Pickardstown Handicap Steeplechase · 1m7½f · Yielding · 6 ran · model score 52
Won by Farrokh (FR) (3/1).
Settled at the rear early - 4th at halfway - moved into 3rd before 3 out - sent after the leader 2 out - 2nd before the last - stayed on without finding more to finish 2nd
- 17:05Moonlight Paradise (IRE)9th · 8/1
Waterford Greenway Beginners Steeplechase · 2m4½f · Yielding · 12 ran · model score 70
Won by Rattledelatch (IRE) (1/1F).
Held up in the pack - pushed along and outpaced after 3 out - finished 9th
- 17:35Colossal Impact (GB)4th · 7/2
Copper Coast (Ladies Pro/Am) Flat Race · 2m · Yielding · 8 ran · model score 89
Won by Long Goodbye (FR) (85/40F).
Prominent early then 5th halfway - pushed along 3f out and unable to make inroads from 2f out - stayed on at same speed for 4th
