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19 May 2026 · 6 races

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6:00 — Tattersalls Ireland May Hit & P2P Sale Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

2m · Good · CLS4 · 8 runners

Edelak likeliest to leadFREEHISTORIC

How it ran

Backer Bilk led; the map had Edelak in front.

Edelak won at 1.22 — raced prominently, where the map had it led. One of the race scenarios named it.

4 of 8 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1

Edelak

Prominent · 2

CrackalackinGarde My Guinness

Midfield · 3

Pic N MixBacker BilkPapillondelumiere

Hold Up · 2

TrackmanVersatile

Edelak will take the field along from the front with Crackalackin, Garde My Guinness and Pic N Mix sitting prominent in the early stages. With only one confirmed front-runner, Edelak can dictate a sustainable gallop without serious pressure until the home turn. The pace will build gradually through the race as the prominently-raced horses engage from 3f out, before the hold-up horses Papillondelumiere, Backer Bilk, Versatile and Trackman attempt their late challenges. This measured early pace and gradual acceleration strongly favours hold-up horses who can finish with one sustained run.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Hold-up horses dominate

55% probability

If Edelak sets an honest but sustainable pace without serious early pressure

The moderate early gallop allows the closers to get into perfect striking position turning for home, with their superior finishing kicks proving decisive in the final 2f. Hold-up specialists like Backer Bilk and Versatile can time their runs to perfection.

Backer BilkVersatileEdelakCrackalackin

Prominent racers prevail

25% probability

If the prominently-raced horses sustain their challenge from 3f out and kick clear

Edelak's tactical speed combines with his hurdles experience to hold off late challengers, while Crackalackin's recent Fakenham third suggests he's ready to strike. The early leaders have enough left in the tank to resist the closers.

EdelakCrackalackinGarde My GuinnessBacker Bilk

Pace collapses completely

12% probability

If no horse wants to make the running and the early pace becomes crawling

The race becomes a sprint finish where pure speed matters most, suiting horses with tactical pace regardless of their usual running style. Edelak's Flat speed background becomes crucial in a dash to the line.

EdelakCrackalackinVersatileBacker Bilk

Long-range winner emerges

8% probability

If one horse detaches from the field approaching the final flight with a sustained drive

A patient ride on one of the better-credentialled horses pays dividends as they avoid the scramble and win with authority. Superior class tells in the closing stages despite the tactical disadvantage.

VersatileEdelakBacker BilkCrackalackin

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Edelak could set fractions too fast if other prominent horses pressure him early, which would set up the hold-up horses perfectly.

WATCH

Garde My Guinness returning from 256 days off - watch market confidence and how sharp he looks in preliminaries.

NOTE

Backer Bilk and Versatile both hold-up horses with similar profiles - watch which gets the better position turning for home.

WATCH

Crackalackin needs Luke Scott to ride positively from the start to secure a good prominent position.

NOTE

Track conditions firming up throughout the card - later runners may face quicker ground than advertised.

6:30 — Tattersalls Online Handicap Chase

2m4f · Good · HCAP · 5 runners

Cloudy Wednesday to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Cloudy Wednesday led, as the map showed.

Jack Doyen won at 3.75 — raced prominently, where the map had it was held up. One of the race scenarios named it.

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

Race shape

Lead · 1

Cloudy Wednesday

Prominent · 2

KapamazovPleasure Garden

Midfield · 0

None

Hold Up · 2

Jack DoyenChateau Du Lys

Cloudy Wednesday will control this from the front with his confirmed leading style, setting a reasonable tempo over this 2m4f trip without early pressure from the small field. Jack Doyen and Chateau Du Lys as hold-up performers will track behind the prominent duo of Kapamazov and Pleasure Garden. The lack of pace pressure should create a tactical affair where stamina becomes crucial in the final half-mile. This race shape strongly favours front-runners and prominent racers who can avoid the scramble, while hold-up horses face the risk of the pace falling away too much for their closing kicks to be effective.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Cloudy Wednesday Controls

45% probability

If the favourite gets an uncontested lead and dictates fractions

Cloudy Wednesday can replicate his 2023 success here by controlling the tempo and having enough left for the finish. The lack of early pace pressure allows him to conserve energy for a sustained kick.

Cloudy WednesdayKapamazovJack DoyenPleasure Garden

Prominent Pair Battle

30% probability

If Kapamazov and Pleasure Garden track the leader closely and challenge approaching the final fence

The two prominent runners can take advantage of their forward positions to strike when Cloudy Wednesday weakens. Their tactical positioning gives them first run on the hold-up horses behind.

KapamazovPleasure GardenCloudy WednesdayJack Doyen

Hold-Up Success

15% probability

If the pace becomes truly pedestrian and the race develops into a sprint finish

Jack Doyen's superior recent form and finishing kick could prove decisive if the race falls apart tactically. Chateau Du Lys might also benefit from a truly-run race despite his recent struggles.

Jack DoyenChateau Du LysCloudy WednesdayKapamazov

Complete Pace Collapse

10% probability

If Cloudy Wednesday goes too slow early and the field bunches up turning for home

The entire field arrives together at the final fence creating a cavalry charge finish where class and current form become paramount. This chaotic finish could favour the most in-form runners regardless of style.

Jack DoyenCloudy WednesdayKapamazovPleasure Garden

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Cloudy Wednesday getting too soft a lead early - if uncontested he becomes very hard to peg back

WATCH

Kapamazov settling properly behind the leaders - his recent free-running has compromised his chances

NOTE

Jack Doyen's position turning into the straight - needs to be within striking distance for his kick to be effective

WATCH

The pace through the first mile - if too slow the hold-up horses lose their tactical advantage

NOTE

Pleasure Garden's stamina holding out - question marks remain about her ability to see out this trip strongly

7:00 — Tattersalls Ireland May Hit & P2P Sale Mares' Handicap Hurdle

2m · Good · HCAP · 8 runners

Ride Like A Girl likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Adaay Dancing led; the map had Ride Like A Girl in front.

Ride Like A Girl won at 4.00 — raced midfield, where the map had it led. One of the race scenarios named it.

3 of 8 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1

Ride Like A Girl

Prominent · 2

AlibeyKlervia

Midfield · 3

Eastern ShoresDriving Miss d'AzyAdaay Dancing

Hold Up · 2

Miracles Do HappenCallin Baton Rouge

Ride Like A Girl will set the pace from the front, with Alibey and Klervia likely to track her in prominent positions. The confirmed front-runner has no real pressure from other early pace types, allowing her to dictate a moderate tempo over this sharp 2m trip. The race will develop into a proper test from 3f out when the hold-up horses Callin Baton Rouge, Miracles Do Happen, and Eastern Shores try to mount their challenges. This sustainable pace scenario clearly favours the patient, hold-up types who can finish strongly when the early leaders tire.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Hold-Up Horses Dominate

65% probability

If the early pace is moderate and the hold-up brigade get clear runs

Callin Baton Rouge, Miracles Do Happen, and Eastern Shores will have every chance to use their finishing kicks against tiring leaders. The patient tactics and strong closing sectionals will prove decisive over this sharp track.

Callin Baton RougeMiracles Do HappenEastern ShoresAdaay Dancing

Front Runners Steal March

20% probability

If Ride Like A Girl gets away with soft fractions and kicks clear

The lack of early pace pressure allows the leader to build an unassailable advantage, with Alibey potentially following her home. Hold-up horses left with too much to do in a slowly-run affair.

Ride Like A GirlAlibeyKlerviaMiracles Do Happen

Prominent Runners Prevail

10% probability

If the pace becomes genuine and both leaders and hold-up horses struggle

Alibey and Klervia, positioned just behind the leader, get first run on the tiring pace-setter while avoiding the traffic problems. Their tactical positioning proves optimal in a messy finish.

AlibeyKlerviaRide Like A GirlCallin Baton Rouge

Complete Pace Collapse

5% probability

If all the front-runners go too fast and burn out completely

The race becomes a crawling affair until the final 2f, suiting only the most patient hold-up horses with tactical speed. Eastern Shores and Adaay Dancing benefit from being held up furthest.

Eastern ShoresAdaay DancingCallin Baton RougeMiracles Do Happen

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Alibey could ruin her chances by racing too keen early and emptying her tank before the finish

WATCH

Eastern Shores may struggle with the 2m trip being too sharp for her patient hold-up style

NOTE

Ride Like A Girl's fitness levels after 175-day break and recent wind surgery will determine staying power

WATCH

Miracles Do Happen needs to settle better than recent starts where she's raced too freely

NOTE

Callin Baton Rouge getting a good tactical ride from the rear will be crucial to his winning chances

7:30 — Tattersalls Online Handicap Hurdle

3m1f · Good · HCAP · 8 runners

Lead contested: Thank You Ma'am v Ballintubber BoyHISTORIC

How it ran

Ballintubber Boy led, as the map showed.

Sunray Shadow won at 2.50 — raced midfield, as the map had it. One of the race scenarios named it.

4 of 6 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 2

Thank You Ma'amBallintubber Boy

Prominent · 2

Billy Boi BlueGasmani

Midfield · 2

Tiger OrchidSunray Shadow

Hold Up · 2

Alien StormKitty Foyle

Thank You Ma'am and Ballintubber Boy are both confirmed front runners who will contest the early lead, ensuring an honest gallop from the start over this staying trip. With the majority of the field consisting of hold-up horses (Kitty Foyle, Sunray Shadow, Tiger Orchid, Alien Storm) and only two prominent runners (Gasmani, Billy Boi Blue), the pace will be solid but not frantic. The extended distance of 3m1f combined with good ground will allow the race to develop into a true stamina test. This pace dynamic strongly favours the hold-up horses who can settle behind the pace battle and use their stamina reserves in the closing stages.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Hold-up horses dominate

55% probability

If the two front runners engage in a pace duel that takes its toll

The early battle between Thank You Ma'am and Ballintubber Boy will set up the race perfectly for the patient hold-up horses to sweep past in the final half-mile. Sunray Shadow and Kitty Foyle have both shown strong finishing kicks when getting the trip, while Tiger Orchid's consistent recent placings suggest readiness to strike.

Sunray ShadowKitty FoyleTiger OrchidAlien Storm

Front runner survives

25% probability

If one of the leaders can dictate terms without serious early pressure

Ballintubber Boy's course and distance winning record makes him the most likely to control the tempo and maintain his advantage, especially with his proven stamina over this extended trip. His class edge and proven ability at this venue could see him hold off the late challengers.

Ballintubber BoyThank You Ma'amGasmaniSunray Shadow

Prominent tracker strikes

12% probability

If the prominent runners can position perfectly behind the pace battle

Gasmani's recent improvement and Billy Boi Blue's freshness could see them track the leaders without getting involved in the early pace war. Their mid-race positioning allows them to launch telling challenges when the front runners begin to tire.

GasmaniBilly Boi BlueBallintubber BoyTiger Orchid

Pace collapses completely

8% probability

If both front runners fail to handle the early confrontation

Thank You Ma'am's recent poor form and Ballintubber Boy's long absence could see both pace-setters capitulate, leaving the race to become a messy affair. This would particularly suit Tiger Orchid who has been running consistently well in similar handicaps.

Tiger OrchidAlien StormGasmaniSunray Shadow

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Ballintubber Boy's 210-day absence could see him struggle for match fitness despite his course record

WATCH

Thank You Ma'am's recent poor form makes her vulnerable if forced into early pace battle

NOTE

Sunray Shadow's strong Uttoxeter second suggests she is ready to strike at this longer distance

WATCH

Alien Storm's stamina is unproven over this extended hurdle trip having focused on chasing recently

NOTE

Gasmani's recent improvement curve could continue with another step forward likely

8:00 — Tattersalls Ireland May Hit & P2P Sale Handicap Hurdle

2m4½f · Good · HCAP · 4 runners

American Trio to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Breezethroughlife led; the map had American Trio in front.

Ice Jet won at 1.30 — raced prominently, where the map had it was held up. One of the race scenarios named it.

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

Race shape

Lead · 1

American Trio

Prominent · 2

BreezethroughlifeLightning Flash

Midfield · 0

None

Hold Up · 1

Ice Jet

American Trio will lead from the start with no other confirmed front-runners to pressure him, setting a comfortable gallop over this extended trip. Lightning Flash and Breezethroughlife will settle prominently behind the leader, while Ice Jet drops in at the rear as a hold-up performer. American Trio's tendency to fade late means the pace will likely collapse in the final half-mile, creating a tactical finish. This race shape strongly favours prominent racers who can track the pace and pounce when American Trio weakens, rather than hold-up horses facing a sprint finish.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Prominent Tracker Prevails

45% probability

If American Trio sets sustainable pace but fades as expected in final quarter-mile

Lightning Flash or Breezethroughlife can strike from close range when the leader weakens, avoiding the need for a long sustained drive that hold-up horses require. The tactical finish suits horses already in contention turning for home.

Lightning FlashBreezethroughlifeIce JetAmerican Trio

Leader Lasts Home

25% probability

If American Trio's 42-day break has improved his stamina and he resists challengers better than form suggests

The uncontested lead and good ground conditions allow him to maintain his advantage despite previous finishing concerns. His comprehensive Exeter win suggests potential improvement in the headgear.

American TrioLightning FlashBreezethroughlifeIce Jet

Hold-Up Horse Strikes

20% probability

If the pace becomes genuinely strong with prominent horses pushing American Trio along earlier than expected

Ice Jet benefits from a truly-run race where his closing kick becomes decisive in a stamina test. His Skelton yard form and recent Bangor success show he can quicken off a strong pace.

Ice JetBreezethroughlifeLightning FlashAmerican Trio

Pace Collapses Early

10% probability

If American Trio stops quickly before the final turn, creating a messy tactical affair

The race becomes a sprint from the second-last hurdle where any horse can win from any position. This chaotic scenario levels the playing field but favours the most reliable jumpers.

BreezethroughlifeIce JetLightning FlashAmerican Trio

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

American Trio's jumping under pressure - made errors when challenged in previous starts and any mistake when tiring could bring down tracking horses

WATCH

Lightning Flash's settling ability early - if he races keenly behind American Trio, he'll compromise his prominent tactics and play into Ice Jet's hands

NOTE

Ice Jet's position turning in - needs to be within striking distance of leaders when American Trio weakens or he'll face impossible task

WATCH

Breezethroughlife's stamina reserves at this trip - stepping up from 2m4f recent runs to 2m4½f on faster ground than ideal

NOTE

American Trio's jumping rhythm in first two furlongs - if he's not fluent early, the prominent horses will crowd him and force stronger pace

8:30 — Tattersalls Online Novices' Hunters' Chase

2m7½f · Good · NOV · 7 runners

Whats The Solution likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Sambezi led; the map had Whats The Solution in front.

Whats The Solution won at 2.50 — was held up, where the map had it led. One of the race scenarios named it.

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

Race shape

Lead · 1

Whats The Solution

Prominent · 2

On Lovers WalkO'Hallorans Castle

Midfield · 2

SambeziJ'envoievalserenki

Hold Up · 2

Surprise AttackKandor

Whats The Solution will dictate proceedings from the front with his proven front-running style, likely getting an uncontested lead in this small field. The prominent runners O'Hallorans Castle, Sambezi and On Lovers Walk will track him but none are aggressive enough to create early pressure. This sets up a tactical affair where the pace will be steady early before quickening from the home turn. The lack of early pace pressure clearly favours the hold-up horses Kandor, J'envoievalserenki and Surprise Attack who can use their finishing kicks.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Hold-Up Horses Profit

65% probability

If the early pace stays moderate as expected with Whats The Solution unchallenged

The race becomes a sprint from the home turn where late runners can unleash their finishing speed. Kandor and Surprise Attack are perfectly positioned to capitalize on this tactical setup.

KandorSurprise AttackJ'envoievalserenkiOn Lovers Walk

Prominent Tracker Strikes

20% probability

If On Lovers Walk or Sambezi apply more early pressure than anticipated

The increased gallop stretches the field and prevents the hold-up horses from getting into contention. On Lovers Walk's recent Fakenham win shows he can handle a stronger pace.

On Lovers WalkSambeziWhats The SolutionKandor

Front Runner Dominates

10% probability

If Whats The Solution maintains his recent good form and kicks clear turning in

His class advantage tells as he builds an unassailable lead before the closers can respond. The modest opposition fails to mount a serious challenge in the straight.

Whats The SolutionOn Lovers WalkKandorSurprise Attack

Pace Collapses Completely

5% probability

If the early pace becomes crawling with no one willing to challenge Whats The Solution

The race turns into a messy sprint where stamina becomes irrelevant and any horse can win. Form goes out the window in a blanket finish decided by jumping errors.

J'envoievalserenkiSambeziO'Hallorans CastleKandor

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Whats The Solution could get an easy lead and prove hard to peg back if his Aintree disappointment was just a class issue

WATCH

Kandor's 369-day absence is huge for a hold-up horse who needs to be sharp to deliver his finishing kick

NOTE

On Lovers Walk carries 4lbs extra but has winning momentum from his recent Fakenham success

NOTE

Watch for early market moves on J'envoievalserenki as his first-time visor worked well last time

WATCH

The good to firm ground could expose any stamina doubts in this extended trip for the lesser-exposed runners

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 19 May 2026.

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