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8 May 2026 · 8 races

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4:40 — Harrington Concrete & Quarries Optional Claiming Race
1m1½f · Good To Soft · DEFAULT · 11 runners
Borora Aura likeliest to leadFREEHISTORIC

How it ran

Borora Aura and Divelment led, as the map showed.

Personified won at 3.50 — was held up, as the map had it. One of the race scenarios named it.

4 of 10 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1
Borora Aura
Prominent · 1
Aurevoir Tristesse
Midfield · 6
Moon AuraIncredible ArmySchoolyard DaysLilo PelekaiDarwin's AngelRoyal Sapphire
Hold Up · 3
DivelmentPersonifiedTeologia
Borora Aura is the only confirmed front runner in this field and should get an uncontested lead with no early pressure expected. The prominent runners Aurevoir Tristesse may track close, but the majority of this field comprises hold-up horses including Divelment, Personified, Teologia, and the Foley pair. This creates a slow early gallop that will build into a sprint finish over the final 3-4 furlongs. The tactical setup strongly favors front runners and prominent racers who can avoid the inevitable traffic problems that will plague the large pack of hold-up horses.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

A
Uncontested Front Running
45% probability
If Borora Aura gets an easy lead and the pace stays moderate throughout
The lack of early pace pressure allows the leader to dictate terms and kick clear when the field comes under pressure. Hold-up horses get caught in traffic behind a wall of horses with similar tactics.
Borora AuraMoon AuraAurevoir TristessePersonified
B
Late Prominent Surge
30% probability
If Aurevoir Tristesse or Moon Aura can track the leader without overracing
The prominent runners get first run on the weakening leader while avoiding the scrimmaging further back. They benefit from a solid pace foundation without the energy expenditure of making it.
Aurevoir TristesseMoon AuraBorora AuraPersonified
C
Hold-Up Horse Clear Run
15% probability
If the pace collapses completely and one hold-up horse gets a dream passage
Divelment or Personified could benefit from superior class if they get racing room that most of their hold-up rivals won't find. The slow pace becomes a sprint where raw ability trumps position.
DivelmentPersonifiedIncredible ArmyTeologia
D
Pace Collapse Scramble
10% probability
If multiple hold-up horses get clear runs simultaneously in a slowly-run race
The race becomes a pure sprint finish where the best horse on the day can overcome tactical disadvantages. Traffic problems still eliminate several contenders but don't decide the entire outcome.
PersonifiedIncredible ArmyTeologiaDivelment

Race position map

STARTMID-RACE3 OUTFINISHBorora Aurah · RPR74Aurevoir Triste…p · RPR54Moon AuraRPR71Incredible ArmyRPR89Schoolyard DaysRPR64Lilo PelekaiRPR67Darwin's Angelp · RPR74Royal SapphireRPR25Divelmenttv · RPR89PersonifiedRPR69TeologiaRPR681. Borora Aura3. Aurevoir Tristesse2. Moon Aura5. Incredible Army6. Schoolyard Days7. Lilo Pelekai8. Darwin's Angel9. Royal Sapphire10. Divelment4. Personified11. Teologia
LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY
Watch for Borora Aura getting too easy a lead early - if unchallenged through halfway could prove hard to peg back
WATCH
Monitor the pack of hold-up horses for traffic problems turning for home - many will get stopped in their runs
NOTE
Check if Aurevoir Tristesse settles kindly in cheekpieces or gets too keen tracking the leaders
WATCH
Watch for Divelment and Personified getting clear passages - they need racing room to show their ability
NOTE
Observe if Moon Aura handles the step up in trip or shows signs of stopping in the final furlong
5:15 — Brian Forkan Construction Maiden
1m1½f · Good To Soft · MDN · 8 runners
Glamazon likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Glamazon and Pass The Buck led, as the map showed.

Glamazon won at 3.50 — led, as the map had it. One of the race scenarios named it.

2 of 7 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1
Glamazon
Prominent · 1
Avec Grand Plaisir
Midfield · 4
Cascade CanyonLord AusPriorstownPremier Princess
Hold Up · 2
MaxminelliPass The Buck
Glamazon is the sole confirmed front runner and will dictate terms from the gates, with Avec Grand Plaisir the only other prominent runner likely to track her early. This creates a soft pace scenario with minimal early pressure, allowing the leaders to control fractions through the first mile. The large contingent of hold-up horses (Maxminelli, Cascade Canyon, Priorstown, Lord Aus, Premier Princess, Pass The Buck) will need to mount late challenges from off the pace. This race shape strongly favours prominent runners and those who can travel just behind the pace, as the lack of early speed will make it difficult for hold-up horses to pick up the pieces.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

A
Glamazon Controls Throughout
45% probability
If Glamazon gets an uncontested lead and maintains her rhythm
She can dictate comfortable fractions and prove hard to peg back, with any prominent tracker like Avec Grand Plaisir struggling to get past. The soft pace plays directly into the hands of those who can stay handy early.
GlamazonAvec Grand PlaisirMaxminelliPriorstown
B
Late Cavalry Charge
25% probability
If the pace becomes pedestrian enough to allow closers to strike
The hold-up horses can time their runs perfectly as the leaders falter, with Maxminelli and Priorstown benefiting from the step up in trip. Pass The Buck could also emerge late if the tempo suits his style.
MaxminelliPriorstownPass The BuckCascade Canyon
C
Tactical Battle
20% probability
If Avec Grand Plaisir or another runner pressures Glamazon early
A genuine pace develops that sets up the race for a strong closer, with the De Bromhead-trained Maxminelli best placed to capitalise. The hold-up horses finally get the race shape they need.
MaxminelliPass The BuckPriorstownLord Aus
D
Surprise Package
10% probability
If one of the outsiders shows significant improvement
Cascade Canyon or Lord Aus could spring a shock if they handle the step up in trip better than expected. The maiden nature of the contest leaves room for an unexposed runner to emerge.
Cascade CanyonLord AusPremier PrincessAvec Grand Plaisir

Race position map

STARTMID-RACE3 OUTFINISHGlamazonp · RPR75Avec Grand Plai…RPR66Cascade CanyonRPR74Lord AusRPR68PriorstownRPR66Premier PrincessRPR59Maxminellit · RPR69Pass The Buckp · RPR651. Glamazon2. Avec Grand Plaisir5. Cascade Canyon6. Lord Aus4. Priorstown7. Premier Princess3. Maxminelli8. Pass The Buck
LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY
Watch if Glamazon gets pressured early as she's unproven under sustained pressure and could fold quickly
WATCH
Monitor Maxminelli's position turning for home as he needs to be close enough to strike given his hold-up style
WATCH
Check if Lord Aus misses the break again as slow starts have been a pattern and will be costly in a small field
NOTE
Observe Pass The Buck in the final furlong as his fading tendency could resurface despite the longer trip
NOTE
Watch Cascade Canyon's early position as his running style is unclear and could determine his chances
5:50 — SIS, Supporting Irish Racing Maiden
1m1½f · Good To Soft · MDN · 10 runners
Mano Chicago likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Mano Chicago and North Ocean led, as the map showed.

Marmeladova won at 13.00 — raced midfield, where the map had it was held up. One of the race scenarios named it.

3 of 9 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1
Mano Chicago
Prominent · 3
NavinskyWild SapphireNorth Ocean
Midfield · 3
NelliestarRyans HopeZammawar
Hold Up · 3
Cracking CloudMarmeladovaGlendower
Mano Chicago will take them along at a steady clip from the front, with Wild Sapphire, North Ocean, and Navinsky tracking close behind in the prominent positions. The pace will be sustainable rather than fierce given the distance and maiden nature, with no obvious speed horses to apply early pressure. This creates a race where the prominent runners can dictate terms and kick from the front, while the hold-up horses like Cracking Cloud face a stiff task coming from behind on yielding ground. The race shape clearly favours front-runners and prominent racers who can position well early and avoid traffic problems.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

A
Front Runners Dominate
60% probability
If Mano Chicago and Wild Sapphire settle well in the first two positions without early pressure
The sustainable early pace allows the prominent pair to save energy for a decisive move turning for home, making it difficult for closers to pick them up. The yielding ground compounds the advantage for horses that avoid having to make ground late.
Mano ChicagoWild SapphireNavinskyNorth Ocean
B
Late Closer Strikes
25% probability
If the early pace becomes too slow and the front runners stop kicking
Cracking Cloud gets the perfect setup from his hold-up style, finding racing room in the straight to sweep past tiring leaders. The longer distance plays to his stamina strengths when others fade.
Cracking CloudMarmeladovaWild SapphireMano Chicago
C
Navinsky Bounces Back
10% probability
If the cheekpieces sharpen up Navinsky and he overcomes his fading tendency
His class edge from that neck second at Navan resurfaces with the headgear helping him see out the trip properly. The prominent position gives him every chance to strike when it matters.
NavinskyNorth OceanWild SapphireMano Chicago
D
Unconsidered Winner
5% probability
If the market leaders all underperform and a bigger price strikes
One of the lesser-fancied horses finds significant improvement or benefits from a chaotic pace scenario. The maiden nature means any horse could find dramatic improvement.
North OceanGlendowerCracking CloudRyans Hope

Race position map

STARTMID-RACE3 OUTFINISHMano Chicagob · RPR92Navinskyp · RPR92Wild Sapphirep · RPR87North OceanRPR78NelliestarRPR37Ryans HopeRPR68ZammawarRPR39Cracking CloudRPR81MarmeladovaRPR86Glendowert · RPR751. Mano Chicago3. Navinsky2. Wild Sapphire4. North Ocean5. Nelliestar6. Ryans Hope7. Zammawar8. Cracking Cloud9. Marmeladova10. Glendower
LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY
Mano Chicago could steal a march if he gets an uncontested lead and the others are slow to respond
WATCH
North Ocean's market moves given his mammoth break and gelding operation since last run
NOTE
Navinsky's early positioning as cheekpieces debut - needs to stay prominent rather than get outpaced
WATCH
Cracking Cloud finding racing room in straight given likely lack of early pace to help closers
NOTE
Wild Sapphire's settling given his prominent style and need to recapture debut form level
6:22 — MG Plant Sales Handicap
1m1½f · Good To Soft · HCAP · 13 runners
A Pretty Penny to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

A Pretty Penny and Accelereight led, as the map showed.

A Pretty Penny won at 7.50 — led, as the map had it. One of the race scenarios named it.

5 of 13 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1
A Pretty Penny
Prominent · 1
Dawson Street
Midfield · 7
AccelereightPoint CartwrightSurvivor's CodeHiltons PassSwift CharmBalance Of TradeCoul Dore
Hold Up · 4
MeridenGuildhall GraduateFemme BeautyTenacious
A Pretty Penny is the only confirmed front runner in this 13-runner field and should get an uncontested lead at a sustainable gallop. The majority of the field are hold-up horses including Tenacious, Survivor's Code, and Balance Of Trade, with only Dawson Street showing prominent tendencies to potentially sit second. This creates a pedestrian early pace with the field bunched up behind A Pretty Penny into the home straight. The lack of early pace pressure heavily favours front runners and prominent racers who can position close to the pace without expending energy.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

A
Uncontested Leader Wins
45% probability
If A Pretty Penny gets soft fractions and isn't headed early in the straight
She gets first run on the field and the hold-up horses have too much ground to make up on the testing ground. The lack of pace pressure allows her to dictate throughout and kick clear when it matters.
A Pretty PennyDawson StreetTenaciousSurvivor's Code
B
Late Closer Strikes
30% probability
If the pace is genuinely slow and the field comes home in a bunch
The hold-up horses get the perfect scenario with everyone still in contention turning in, allowing the best stayer to come widest and latest. Tenacious or Balance Of Trade benefit most from this compressed finish.
TenaciousBalance Of TradeSurvivor's CodeA Pretty Penny
C
Prominent Runner Profits
15% probability
If Dawson Street or another horse challenges A Pretty Penny mid-race
The early leader gets softened up by sustained pressure, creating the ideal setup for a horse tracking the pace to pounce. Dawson Street is best positioned to exploit this scenario with his prominent style.
Dawson StreetAccelereightA Pretty PennyGuildhall Graduate
D
Maiden Breakthrough
10% probability
If the experienced handicappers fail to handle the step up in trip or testing conditions
One of the lightly raced types like Meriden or Point Cartwright finds significant improvement on handicap debut. The soft ground and extended distance could unlock untapped potential in these unexposed sorts.
MeridenPoint CartwrightGuildhall GraduateFemme Beauty

Race position map

STARTMID-RACE3 OUTFINISHA Pretty PennyRPR62Dawson StreetRPR54AccelereightRPR69Point CartwrightRPR56Survivor's Codeb · RPR66Hiltons PassRPR71Swift Charmt · RPR68Balance Of TradeRPR59Coul DoreRPR54MeridenRPR59Guildhall Gradu…RPR65Femme Beautyt · RPR61Tenaciousp · RPR691. A Pretty Penny2. Dawson Street5. Accelereight6. Point Cartwright4. Survivor's Code7. Hiltons Pass8. Swift Charm9. Balance Of Trade10. Coul Dore11. Meriden12. Guildhall Graduate13. Femme Beauty3. Tenacious
LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY
A Pretty Penny's market support will reveal if connections expect her to handle the step up to 1m1½f after looking held at shorter trips
WATCH
Tenacious traded at long odds despite solid last-start form - any market contraction suggests the cheekpieces addition is significant
NOTE
Guildhall Graduate and Dawson Street both return from lengthy absences, any market confidence indicates home work has been impressive
WATCH
The going description conflict between 'Good to Soft' and 'Yielding' throughout - actual conditions will impact the hold-up horses significantly
NOTE
Survivor's Code's blinkers application suggests connections are concerned about her focus after failing to back up her breakthrough win
6:52 — Burleigh Accountancy Group Handicap
1m1½f · Good To Soft · HCAP · 10 runners
Expound to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Hexagonal and Expound led, as the map showed.

Lough Leane won at 5.50 — was held up, where the map had it raced midfield. One of the race scenarios named it.

1 of 9 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1
Expound
Prominent · 2
Glen To GlenAnnie's Angel
Midfield · 4
HexagonalMedieval NightLa Tulipe NoireLough Leane
Hold Up · 3
Flying FortressMerlin The WizardLoingseoir
Expound is the sole confirmed front-runner and will control proceedings from the gate, setting a sustainable gallop without pressure in the early stages. The prominent horses Glen To Glen and Annie's Angel will track just behind, while the large contingent of hold-up horses including Flying Fortress, Merlin The Wizard, and Loingseoir will settle towards the rear. With only one natural pace-setter over this extended trip on yielding ground, the tempo will be measured early before quickening from the 3f pole. This race shape strongly favours the hold-up horses who can exploit the anticipated slow early fractions and strong late kick.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

A
Hold-up horses dominate
55% probability
If Expound sets conservative fractions unchallenged through the middle stages
The pace will be too slow for the prominent runners to sustain their positions, allowing the patient hold-up brigade to unleash telling late runs. Flying Fortress and Merlin The Wizard are perfectly positioned to exploit this tactical scenario.
Flying FortressMerlin The WizardLoingseoirMedieval Night
B
Prominent pressure cooker
25% probability
If Glen To Glen or Annie's Angel press Expound from an early stage
The increased tempo will stretch the field and prevent the hold-up horses from closing effectively in the testing conditions. Glen To Glen's class edge becomes decisive in a strongly-run race.
Glen To GlenAnnie's AngelExpoundFlying Fortress
C
Expound controls wire-to-wire
12% probability
If Expound maintains his lead unchallenged and kicks clear approaching the final furlong
His course-and-distance winning experience and proven ability at this trip allows him to repel late challengers on ground that suits. The 2023 winner repeats with tactical superiority.
ExpoundGlen To GlenAnnie's AngelFlying Fortress
D
Chaos in closing stages
8% probability
If the early pace is pedestrian and multiple hold-up horses launch simultaneous late bids
A bunched field turning for home creates traffic problems and allows an unfancied hold-up horse to steal through on the rails. Lough Leane or Medieval Night could capitalize on the melee.
Lough LeaneMedieval NightHexagonalLa Tulipe Noire

Race position map

STARTMID-RACE3 OUTFINISHExpoundtp · RPR84Glen To Glenv · RPR84Annie's Angeltp · RPR83HexagonalRPR83Medieval NightRPR84La Tulipe Noirep · RPR80Lough Leanet · RPR85Flying FortressRPR84Merlin The Wiza…RPR84Loingseoirt · RPR825. Expound6. Glen To Glen7. Annie's Angel8. Hexagonal4. Medieval Night9. La Tulipe Noire10. Lough Leane1. Flying Fortress2. Merlin The Wizard3. Loingseoir
LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY
Flying Fortress could be overbet given his 216-day absence despite his fresh record
WATCH
Expound's ability to sustain his gallop will determine whether hold-up horses get their ideal race setup
NOTE
Glen To Glen's early positioning will indicate whether the prominent runners intend to pressure the leader
WATCH
Traffic problems likely in the straight with seven hold-up horses converging from the rear
NOTE
Medieval Night's adaptation to new stable methods after his Weld departure needs monitoring
7:22 — McGrath Limestone Works Handicap
1m1½f · Good To Soft · HCAP · 17 runners
Jawhary likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Tero d'Rosa and Smooth led; the map had Jawhary in front.

Tero d'Rosa won at 7.00 — led, where the map had it raced midfield. One of the race scenarios named it.

4 of 14 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1
Jawhary
Prominent · 4
She's IdealCuckaloo HillSmoothKartayaz
Midfield · 7
Tero d'RosaStarting MondayDeuteronomyPiatra NeamtEthelwulfCalamintTasmanian Girl
Hold Up · 5
Majestic KingSayidah New BayIn The MinusMiss AustralieThru The Gap
Jawhary is the sole natural front runner in this 17-runner field and should be allowed to dictate terms uncontested early. With prominent runners like She's Ideal, Kartayaz, Smooth and Cuckaloo Hill likely settling just behind, the pace will be sustainable rather than furious. The large field of hold-up horses including Majestic King, Starting Monday, and In The Minus will create a cavalry charge from the back as they try to navigate traffic on the turn. This race shape strongly favors prominent racers who can track the pace and kick clear before the hold-up brigade gets organized.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

A
Prominent Tracker Wins
55% probability
If Jawhary sets steady fractions and prominent runners get first run
She's Ideal or similar prominent types can capitalize on good positioning to strike before the back markers unleash their finishing kicks. The sustainable pace allows these horses to have energy left for a decisive move approaching the final furlong.
She's IdealKartayazJawharySmooth
B
Hold-Up Hero Emerges
25% probability
If the pace becomes genuinely slow and the field bunches up
Majestic King or Starting Monday can time their run perfectly as the race becomes a sprint finish. Their superior class tells when given a proper test of acceleration over the final two furlongs.
Majestic KingStarting MondayIn The MinusSayidah New Bay
C
Front Runner Steals It
12% probability
If Jawhary gets easy lead fractions and kicks clear turning in
The 8-year-old's recent all-weather form translates to turf as he builds an unassailable advantage before tired legs can respond. His proven stamina over this trip becomes the decisive factor in a tactical affair.
JawharyShe's IdealMajestic King
D
Traffic Chaos Benefits Outsider
8% probability
If the large field creates a scramble and favorites get hampered
A horse like Calamint or Tero d'Rosa finds clear sailing while better-fancied runners get shuffled back or blocked for runs. The race falls apart tactically and an unexpected winner emerges from the mayhem.
CalamintTero d'RosaDeuteronomyEthelwulf

Race position map

STARTMID-RACE3 OUTFINISHJawharyv · RPR62She's Idealp · RPR63Cuckaloo Hillt · RPR51SmoothRPR57KartayazRPR62Tero d'RosaRPR61Starting Mondayp · RPR63Deuteronomyb · RPR60Piatra Neamtp · RPR60Ethelwulfp · RPR57CalamintRPR61Tasmanian Girltp · RPR54Majestic KingRPR64Sayidah New BayRPR62In The MinusRPR67Miss AustralieRPR60Thru The Gapb · RPR593. Jawhary1. She's Ideal5. Cuckaloo Hill4. Smooth2. Kartayaz6. Tero d'Rosa7. Starting Monday8. Deuteronomy9. Piatra Neamt10. Ethelwulf11. Calamint12. Tasmanian Girl13. Majestic King14. Sayidah New Bay15. In The Minus16. Miss Australie17. Thru The Gap
LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY
Majestic King may not handle quick 3-day turnaround after Tuesday's easy win at Gowran
WATCH
Starting Monday faces nightmare draw in stall 17 with hold-up style in large field
NOTE
Jawhary's turf form is questionable as recent success has been confined to all-weather surfaces
WATCH
Multiple hold-up horses with fading tendencies could find 1m1½f trip stretching stamina
NOTE
Several runners returning from lengthy breaks including In The Minus (279 days) and Tasmanian Girl (321 days) may need the run
7:52 — BOYLE Sports Home Of The Early Payout Maiden
1m5f · Good To Soft · MDN · 10 runners
Battling Siki to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Oust led; the map had Battling Siki in front.

Trojan Fighter won at 2.62 — raced prominently, as the map had it. One of the race scenarios named it.

4 of 10 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1
Battling Siki
Prominent · 4
Trojan FighterBallyadamOustMust Meet Cecil
Midfield · 2
ChairmanforlifeSir Trancealot
Hold Up · 3
NothingbutadreamGoodie GirlDiligo
Battling Siki will lead from the start with no other confirmed front-runners to challenge him early, likely setting a measured pace over the extended 1m5f trip. The congestion comes behind with Ballyadam, Must Meet Cecil, Oust and Trojan Fighter all wanting prominent positions, creating potential traffic problems approaching the home turn. This sustainable early tempo will allow the hold-up horses Goodie Girl, Diligo and Nothingbutadream to get into contention late. The race shape clearly favours prominent runners who can secure good positions early and hold-up horses who can pick off a moderate gallop, while midfield runners face the greatest tactical challenge.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

A
Prominent Power Play
45% probability
If Ballyadam or Trojan Fighter track Battling Siki in the clear without getting shuffled back
The quality prominent runners avoid the traffic and kick clear from ideal positions, with their class telling over the lesser opposition late on. Battling Siki's honest gallop sets them up perfectly for a sustained finish.
BallyadamTrojan FighterBattling SikiOust
B
Hold-Up Heroes Strike
30% probability
If the early pace stays very modest and the field bunches up turning for home
Diligo and Goodie Girl get the perfect setup to unleash late runs, with their finishing kicks proving decisive over horses committed too early. The lack of early pressure allows closers to pick off tired leaders.
DiligoGoodie GirlBallyadamTrojan Fighter
C
Leader Lasts Home
15% probability
If Battling Siki gets an uncontested lead and the prominent pack get stuck in traffic
The front-runner builds an unassailable advantage while the fancied runners behind struggle for racing room in the straight. His honest gallop becomes winning tactics when the quality can't get clear runs.
Battling SikiOustMust Meet CecilBallyadam
D
Complete Traffic Chaos
10% probability
If the prominent congestion creates a complete scramble turning for home with multiple hard-luck stories
The race becomes a lottery with positioning crucial, potentially allowing an outsider like Chairmanforlife with Shane Foley's tactical nous to steal through on the rails. Class counts for little when no horse gets an ideal trip.
ChairmanforlifeSir TrancealotDiligoGoodie Girl

Race position map

STARTMID-RACE3 OUTFINISHBattling SikiRPR67Trojan FighterRPR68Ballyadamt · RPR68OustRPR60Must Meet Cecilp · RPR58ChairmanforlifeRPR50Sir TrancealotRPR42NothingbutadreamRPR-Goodie GirlRPR-Diligop · RPR683. Battling Siki2. Trojan Fighter1. Ballyadam4. Oust5. Must Meet Cecil6. Chairmanforlife7. Sir Trancealot8. Nothingbutadream9. Goodie Girl10. Diligo
LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY
Traffic problems 2-3 furlongs out when Ballyadam, Must Meet Cecil, Oust and Trojan Fighter all converge for prominent positions
WATCH
Battling Siki's stamina reserves on this yielding ground having weakened late on similar conditions last time out
NOTE
Diligo's jump from the stalls after being slow to break and wandering badly on his Gowran Park debut
WATCH
Goodie Girl's fitness levels returning from 160-day absence making her Flat debut at age eight
NOTE
Shane Foley's tactical ride on unfancied Chairmanforlife who could benefit if the pace collapses
8:22 — KOG Logistics Handicap
1m5f · Good To Soft · HCAP · 14 runners
Eben Zaabeel likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Carthusian led; the map had Eben Zaabeel in front.

Satono Chevalier won at 26.00 — raced prominently, where the map had it raced midfield. One of the race scenarios named it.

5 of 14 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1
Eben Zaabeel
Prominent · 3
Granville StreetSteps In The SandMr Rango
Midfield · 6
SuperficialSatono ChevalierJustenziaLiberateGood Onya MateMigdam
Hold Up · 4
Pillar Of HopeAmplitudeAvondaleCarthusian
Eben Zaabeel is the only confirmed front runner and will face no early pressure, allowing him to dictate a comfortable tempo through the early stages. Granville Street and Steps In The Sand may sit prominently but are unlikely to challenge for the lead, while Mr Rango could press if needed. The large field of 14 runners includes many hold-up horses who will rely on the pace scenario unfolding favorably. This setup strongly favors horses that can sit off the pace and deliver late kicks, as the uncontested leader creates an ideal target for closers to aim at.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

A
Closers' Paradise
55% probability
If Eben Zaabeel sets a steady tempo without pressure and the field remains bunched
The pace will be honest but not demanding, setting up perfectly for the numerous hold-up horses to unleash finishing kicks. Late-running types like Carthusian, Satono Chevalier, and Amplitude will have optimal conditions to showcase their turn of foot.
CarthusianSatono ChevalierAmplitudePillar Of Hope
B
Honest Gallop Suits
25% probability
If the pace becomes genuinely testing with multiple horses tracking closer to Eben Zaabeel
A more demanding gallop will stretch the field and favor horses with stamina and tactical speed over pure finishing kicks. This scenario benefits those who can travel well in midfield and maintain their effort to the line.
Steps In The SandJustenziaSuperficialAvondale
C
Leader Dominates Soft
12% probability
If the yielding ground plays to Eben Zaabeel's advantage and he quickens clear turning in
The combination of uncontested lead and testing ground could allow the front runner to build an unassailable advantage. Horses with proven soft ground form become crucial as others struggle with the conditions.
Eben ZaabeelMr RangoSteps In The SandMigdam
D
Sprint Finish Surprise
8% probability
If the race becomes tactical early with multiple horses content to sit and the pace collapses
A slowly-run race would turn into a pure sprint finish where early position becomes crucial and stamina counts for little. Prominent runners and those with gate speed would hold significant advantages over pure stayers.
Granville StreetSuperficialMr RangoGood Onya Mate

Race position map

STARTMID-RACE3 OUTFINISHEben Zaabeelh · RPR69Granville StreetRPR80Steps In The Sa…RPR81Mr RangoRPR81SuperficialRPR79Satono Chevalierp · RPR82Justenziap · RPR81LiberateRPR84Good Onya Matet · RPR80MigdamRPR83Pillar Of HopeRPR83AmplitudeRPR82AvondaleRPR77Carthusianp · RPR875. Eben Zaabeel6. Granville Street7. Steps In The Sand8. Mr Rango9. Superficial2. Satono Chevalier10. Justenzia11. Liberate12. Good Onya Mate13. Migdam4. Pillar Of Hope3. Amplitude14. Avondale1. Carthusian
LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY
Carthusian making handicap debut could be well-handicapped given solid maiden form and Mrs Harrington's patient approach
WATCH
Steps In The Sand returning from 226-day break may need the run despite strong form sequence last summer
NOTE
Eben Zaabeel wearing hood for first time suggests connections trying to sharpen up the only pace angle
NOTE
Watch for market moves on Amplitude who has ability but needs to bounce back from recent poor effort
WATCH
Good Oyna Mate faces significant step up in class making handicap debut with minimal recent form to assess

About this analysis

Every race on PaceMap is read from the in-running comments of each runner’s recent form — how a horse actually ran, not only where it finished. Those comments decide the groups above, and the same comments are read back after the race to score what was published. The record is public, including the months it was worse.

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This meeting ran on 8 May 2026.

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