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22 April 2026 · 6 races

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2:30 — Powell & Construction Poultry Buildings Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

2m · Good · NOV · 6 runners

Lead contested: Un Sens A La Vie v Not For PassinFREEHISTORIC

How it ran

Un Sens A La Vie led, as the map showed.

Sonic Pioneer won at 10.00 — raced prominently, where the map had it was held up. One of the race scenarios named it.

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

Race shape

Lead · 2

Un Sens A La VieNot For Passin

Prominent · 2

Snatch A GlanceWinston's Oath

Midfield · 0

None

Hold Up · 2

Sonic PioneerLatin

Un Sens A La Vie and Not For Passin will contest the early lead in this small field, with Un Sens A La Vie's superior class likely seeing him dictate terms. The honest gallop they set will string out the field early, putting pressure on the hold-up horses Latin and Sonic Pioneer to get competitive positions. Prominent runners Snatch A Glance and Winston's Oath will track the leaders but face the challenge of when to make their moves. This race shape strongly favours the front runners and prominent racers who can sit close to the pace, as the small field and likely honest tempo will make it difficult for hold-up horses to make up significant ground.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Front Runner Dominance

45% probability

If Un Sens A La Vie or Not For Passin maintain their early advantage without being overpressured

The class leader controls the tempo and kicks clear, or the improving Not For Passin capitalises on his recent stable switch. Small fields often reward those who can dictate terms from the front.

Un Sens A La VieNot For PassinSnatch A GlanceWinston's Oath

Prominent Tracker Strike

30% probability

If Snatch A Glance uses his course form to perfection or Winston's Oath finds improvement

The course specialist or improving 4yo sits in the perfect stalking position behind the two leaders before striking late. Their prominent style allows them to respond when the pace lifts.

Snatch A GlanceWinston's OathUn Sens A La VieSonic Pioneer

Hold-Up Horse Surge

15% probability

If the early pace becomes overly strong between the two front runners

Latin's flat speed or Sonic Pioneer's juvenile hurdle class comes to the fore as they pick up the pieces. The hold-up pair benefit from a collapse up front after unsustainable early fractions.

Sonic PioneerLatinSnatch A GlanceNot For Passin

Pace Collapse Scramble

10% probability

If both front runners weaken significantly and no clear successor emerges

The race becomes a messy affair where any of the four with reasonable form could capitalise. Course form and recent runs become crucial in a slowly-run finish.

Snatch A GlanceLatinWinston's OathSonic Pioneer

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Un Sens A La Vie needs watching for market confidence given his long absence and stable's poor recent form

WATCH

Snatch A Glance carries amateur rider Fern O'Brien after his recent fall at this track

WATCH

Not For Passin fell on hurdles debut so jumping under pressure will be crucial if in front late

NOTE

Sonic Pioneer has pulled up twice when stepped up in class so watch for early signs of struggling

NOTE

Latin rarely runs over hurdles so market support would indicate stable confidence in the switch

3:00 — Templar Medical Handicap Hurdle

3m · Good · HCAP · 7 runners

Catwalk Girl to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Catwalk Girl led, as the map showed.

The Egyptian Ginge won at 4.33 — was held up, as the map had it. One of the race scenarios named it.

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

Race shape

Lead · 1

Catwalk Girl

Prominent · 3

Maximum OffersWindsor BlueNoonetellsmenothin

Midfield · 1

Springs A Girl

Hold Up · 2

The Egyptian GingeTzarmix

Catwalk Girl is the sole confirmed front runner and will dictate terms from the start, likely setting a manageable tempo over this 3m trip without early pressure. Maximum Offers and Noonetellsmenothin should sit prominent behind the leader, while The Egyptian Ginge, Springs A Girl and Tzarmix will need to be produced from further back. The lack of pace pressure should create a tactical affair where positioning and timing become crucial. This race shape strongly favours hold-up horses who can produce late kicks, as the modest early gallop will compress the field and reward those with finishing speed.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Strong Travellers Dominate

45% probability

If Catwalk Girl sets a steady pace allowing the field to stay compact

The race becomes a sprint from the final hurdle where class and finishing speed decide. Hold-up horses with proven acceleration benefit most from the compressed field.

TzarmixThe Egyptian GingeSprings A GirlMaximum Offers

Front Runner Surprises

25% probability

If Catwalk Girl gets an uncontested lead and maintains her gallop

She builds an unassailable advantage while the hold-up horses leave their runs too late. The lack of early pace pressure allows her to dictate on her own terms.

Catwalk GirlMaximum OffersWindsor BlueNoonetellsmenothin

Mid-Race Pressure Applied

20% probability

If Maximum Offers or Noonetellsmenothin challenge Catwalk Girl before the home turn

The increased tempo stretches the field and exposes the stamina limitations of some runners. Prominent racers with proven staying power benefit from the honest gallop.

Maximum OffersNoonetellsmenothinTzarmixWindsor Blue

Pace Collapse Sprint

10% probability

If nobody challenges Catwalk Girl until very late creating a crawling pace

The race becomes a pure speed test over the final 2-3 furlongs favouring those with natural gate speed. Front runners and prominent racers gain a decisive advantage.

Catwalk GirlWindsor BlueMaximum OffersThe Egyptian Ginge

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Catwalk Girl if she gets an easy lead - amateur riders can dictate races when uncontested

WATCH

Tzarmix for market confidence given his long layoff and previous course success

NOTE

Maximum Offers for signs of fatigue given his quick 6-day turnaround from Hereford

WATCH

The Egyptian Ginge's amateur jockey for tactical positioning in the straight

NOTE

Springs A Girl for fitness signs after 38-day absence, especially early in the race

3:30 — Hr Smith Handicap Chase (For The Boyne Cup) (GBB Race)

3m · Good · HCAP · 8 runners

Almazhar Garde likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Annie Express led; the map had Almazhar Garde in front.

Zacony Rebel won at 34.00 — raced prominently, where the map had it raced midfield.

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

Race shape

Lead · 1

Almazhar Garde

Prominent · 2

Epic WestArrycan

Midfield · 3

Annie ExpressPetty CashZacony Rebel

Hold Up · 2

Tax For MaxGris Majeur

Almazhar Garde and Annie Express will likely contest the early lead, with Epic West and Arrycan sitting prominent. The pace should be honest but not breakneck over this 3m trip, as Almazhar Garde can dictate without serious pressure from fellow front-runners. The extended distance and good ground will allow the race to develop into a proper staying test. This setup favors hold-up horses who can finish strongly, as the prominent runners may soften each other up over the final half-mile.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Hold-Up Horses Dominate

45% probability

If the early pace proves honest and the prominent runners compromise each other

The race will become a war of attrition in the final half-mile, perfectly suiting horses that can produce late kicks. Patient tactics will be rewarded as the pace-setters weaken approaching the final fence.

Tax For MaxPetty CashGris MajeurZacony Rebel

Front Runner Steals It

30% probability

If Almazhar Garde gets an uncontested lead and finds renewed vigor

The 11-year-old can use his experience to dictate terms and kick clear when others expect him to weaken. His Catterick second over a similar trip suggests he retains enough ability when conditions suit.

Almazhar GardeAnnie ExpressEpic WestPetty Cash

Prominent Tracker Prevails

15% probability

If Epic West can position perfectly behind the leaders without getting involved early

The Jamie Snowden-trained gelding can use his 7-year-old legs to outstay older rivals who have done more work. His close second over fences shows he has the class for this grade.

Epic WestAnnie ExpressAlmazhar GardeGris Majeur

Complete Pace Collapse

10% probability

If the early pace becomes crawling and turns into a sprint finish

The race will become a dash from the last fence, completely changing the complexion. This would suit horses with natural speed rather than pure stamina.

Annie ExpressEpic WestArrycanPetty Cash

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Almazhar Garde's jumping - his last two DNFs suggest confidence issues that could resurface under pressure

WATCH

Tax For Max early in race - if connections abandon hold-up tactics it suggests they lack confidence in his finishing kick

NOTE

Epic West's position turning in - needs to be close enough to strike but not so close he gets embroiled in pace battles

WATCH

Petty Cash for signs of respiratory distress - his wind surgery history makes any hard breathing a significant concern

NOTE

Annie Express jumping under pressure - her patchy profile suggests she may not handle sustained pressure as well as last time

4:00 — Powell & Company Construction Stables & Buildings Mares' Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle

2m5½f · Good · HCAP · 11 runners

Lady Dapple Rose likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

After Many Days led; the map had Lady Dapple Rose in front.

Jessie's Giant won at 7.50 — raced prominently, where the map had it raced midfield.

5 of 11 runners raced in the group the map gave them

Race shape

Lead · 1

Lady Dapple Rose

Prominent · 3

KottayamAfter Many DaysKlervia

Midfield · 4

La CantateImperial PrideShes All PrideJessie's Giant

Hold Up · 3

Slack AliceJlowWishful Wings

Lady Dapple Rose will dictate terms from the front with no obvious rival for the lead, likely accompanied by the prominent runners Kottayam, Imperial Pride, and After Many Days tracking close behind. The lack of confirmed pace pressure means Lady Dapple Rose can set sustainable fractions without being harassed early. This should create an even gallop that builds gradually, with the race developing into a proper staying test over the final 3 furlongs. This pace scenario strongly favours the hold-up horses like Jlow, Shes All Pride, and Slack Alice who can finish from off the pace when the leaders tire.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Steady Pace Suits Closers

55% probability

If Lady Dapple Rose sets uncontested fractions and the prominent runners track patiently

The pace will be even throughout allowing the stamina to emerge late, with hold-up horses having plenty left for their finishing kicks. Jlow and Shes All Pride can time their challenges perfectly when the leaders weaken.

JlowShes All PrideSlack AliceWishful Wings

Prominent Runners Dominate

25% probability

If After Many Days and Kottayam apply early pressure to Lady Dapple Rose creating a stronger gallop

The increased pace will suit those positioned prominently who can maintain their position without overexerting, with the hold-up horses left with too much to do. After Many Days' consistency at this level gives her the edge.

After Many DaysKlerviaKottayamImperial Pride

Leader Wires The Field

12% probability

If Lady Dapple Rose gets completely uncontested fractions and kicks clear turning for home

Her lack of recent progress becomes irrelevant as she gets ideal conditions to dictate throughout and prove too strong late. The closers will struggle to make up ground against a horse who has controlled every yard.

Lady Dapple RoseImperial PrideAfter Many DaysKottayam

Pace Collapses Late

8% probability

If the early pace is extremely sedate with all runners bunched turning in

The race becomes a sprint from the last hurdle where tactical positioning matters more than stamina, favouring those closest to the pace. Klervia's recent Exeter fourth suggests she can handle a tactical finish.

KlerviaAfter Many DaysLady Dapple RoseKottayam

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Lady Dapple Rose could get easy fractions if no one challenges her early, making the closers' task much harder.

WATCH

After Many Days has been runner-up in her last three handicaps and another place finish would be disappointing given her consistency.

NOTE

Jlow's quick return after just 10 days suggests connections are confident but watch for any signs of that effort taking its toll.

WATCH

Kottayam's wind surgery and new trainer combination creates uncertainty about her current wellbeing and ability.

NOTE

Imperial Pride's switch back to hurdles after recent chase form needs monitoring for signs of adaptation issues.

4:30 — Powell & Company Construction Agricultural Buildings Mares' Open Maiden NH Flat Race (C3 Elim) (GBB)

2m · Good · CLS4 · 14 runners

Pace map not available — insufficient prior race data for this field.

5:05 — Eddie Mapp Memorial Open Hunters' Chase

3m · Good · CLS4 · 7 runners

Prohus Yank likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Est Illic and Prohus Yank and The Paddy Pie led, as the map showed.

Potters Party won at 2.25 — was held up, where the map had it raced prominently. One of the race scenarios named it.

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

Race shape

Lead · 1

Prohus Yank

Prominent · 2

Potters PartyMr Glass

Midfield · 4

Fix At AllThe Paddy PieAmenonEst Illic

Hold Up · 0

None

Prohus Yank is the only natural front-runner in this field and will dictate proceedings without pressure from flag to finish. With all other runners showing prominent/midfield tendencies, he'll get his own way in front over this stamina-sapping 3m trip on good ground. The lack of pace pressure means the gallop will be steady early before building gradually, creating a test of sustained stamina rather than speed. This race shape strongly favours horses with proven staying power who can grind out the finish, rather than those dependent on a strong pace to set up their finishing kick.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Prohus Yank leads throughout

45% probability

If Prohus Yank jumps cleanly and settles into an uncontested lead

His dual point-winning stamina will prove decisive as he controls the tempo and kicks clear approaching the last fence. The lack of pace pressure plays perfectly into his hands as a natural front-runner.

Prohus YankMr GlassPotters PartyFix At All

Class horses dominate finish

30% probability

If the race develops into a staying test over the final half-mile

Mr Glass and Potters Party will use their superior ratings and proven hunter chase form to overhaul the leader. Their class advantage becomes telling when the gallop intensifies approaching the business end.

Mr GlassPotters PartyFix At AllProhus Yank

Fix At All times run perfectly

15% probability

If Fix At All gets the perfect tracking position behind Prohus Yank

His recent Kempton form suggests he's back to his best and he can use that tactical advantage to strike late. The steady pace will suit his style of racing prominently before finishing strongly.

Fix At AllMr GlassPotters PartyProhus Yank

Veteran experience prevails

10% probability

If The Paddy Pie's eight-time chase-winning experience over this trip proves decisive

Despite his recent struggles, his proven stamina over 3m+ and course knowledge could see him stay on grimly when others tire. The grinding nature of the contest would suit his dogged style perfectly.

The Paddy PieMr GlassFix At AllPotters Party

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Prohus Yank's jumping - he failed to complete in his last two runs over regulation fences and any early mistake would change the race complexion completely

WATCH

Mr Glass settling early - if he gets too keen tracking Prohus Yank he could empty his stamina reserves before the crucial closing stages

WATCH

Potters Party's confidence after unseating at Hexham - any hesitancy at the fences could cost him vital ground in a small field

NOTE

The pace through the middle stages - if Prohus Yank goes too slow it could set up a sprint finish that favours the classier horses behind

NOTE

Fix At All's position turning for home - he needs to be within striking distance to use his apparent return to form

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 22 April 2026.

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