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28 June 2026 · 7 races

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1:47 — bet365 Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
2m4f · Good · HCAP · 3 runners
Sony Bill likeliest to leadFREEHISTORIC

How it ran

Pony Soprano led; the map had Sony Bill in front.

Tamarind Bay won at 2.00 — 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
Sony Bill
Prominent · 0
None
Midfield · 0
None
Hold Up · 2
Pony SopranoTamarind Bay
Sony Bill is the sole confirmed pace-setter in this three-runner field and will lead from the outset, dictating a controlled, uncontested gallop over 2m4f on Good ground at Uttoxeter. With no rival willing or likely to challenge for the lead, the pace will be measured and sustainable rather than pressured, meaning Sony Bill can conserve energy through the middle stages and control the tempo into the straight. Both Pony Soprano and Tamarind Bay are hold-up types who will track at a distance and rely on a late run, but with only three runners the gaps will be minimal and the race will lack the natural compression point that helps closers generate momentum. This race shape — uncontested lead, honest gallop, small field — favours hold-up horses capable of travelling smoothly and producing a sustained finish rather than those needing a truly searching pace to unlock their best; Pony Soprano's headgear and course form and Tamarind Bay's recent win give both a viable path, but the horse that handles Good ground most fluently and travels closest to Sony Bill will be best placed.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

A
Controlled Lead, Stays Honest
72% probability
If Sony Bill bowls along uncontested and sets a fair, consistent gallop that keeps the closers honest throughout.
If Sony Bill bowls along uncontested and sets a fair, consistent gallop that keeps the closers honest throughout.
Pony SopranoTamarind BaySony Bill
B
Late Closers Pounce
14% probability
If Sony Bill's pace proves too generous early and both hold-up horses swoop with a sustained run from two out.
If Sony Bill's pace proves too generous early and both hold-up horses swoop with a sustained run from two out.
Pony SopranoTamarind BaySony Bill
C
Sony Bill Outstays All
10% probability
If the pace proves just slow enough that Sony Bill's jumping fluency and stamina advantage carry it clear in the home straight.
If the pace proves just slow enough that Sony Bill's jumping fluency and stamina advantage carry it clear in the home straight.
Sony BillPony SopranoTamarind Bay
D
Jumping Error Reshuffles
4% probability
If a fencing mistake by the leader or a close-tracking rival abruptly changes the tactical picture mid-race.
If a fencing mistake by the leader or a close-tracking rival abruptly changes the tactical picture mid-race.
Tamarind BayPony SopranoSony Bill

Race position map

STARTMID-RACE3 OUTFINISHSony BillPony SopranotpTamarind Bay3. Sony Bill1. Pony Soprano2. Tamarind Bay
LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY
Watch Pony Soprano's jumping from the rear — if Harry Skelton can close the gap smoothly approaching the final two fences, the horse's superior Good-ground form makes it a live threat to Sony Bill.
WATCH
Sony Bill's recent form (804-54) and absence of a win on similar going from one placed effort is a flag — monitor whether Cobden asks for maximum effort early or nurses the pace, as the strategy will define the race.
WATCH
Tamarind Bay's short 12-day turnaround is unusual; watch for any sign of freshness or laboured jumping early that might signal the quick return is a risk rather than a benefit.
NOTE
With only three runners, the field is thin enough that a single fencing error — particularly at the open ditch — could abruptly end any horse's chance; pay attention to jumping quality in the first half of the race.
NOTE
Uttoxeter's Good surface is consistent across all races today per the going report; no horse should gain or lose ground through underfoot variation, meaning pure form and tactics will be the decisive factors.
2:17 — Never Ordinary At bet365 Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
2m4f · Good · NOV · 5 runners
Flying Ace to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Jetbob led; the map had Flying Ace in front.

Flying Ace won at 1.50 — raced prominently, where the map had it led. One of the race scenarios named it.

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

Race shape

Lead · 1
Flying Ace
Prominent · 2
JetbobWay Maker
Midfield · 0
None
Hold Up · 2
Not NowMoi Mon Vieux
Flying Ace is the sole confirmed front-runner here and, with no credible challenger for the lead, will dictate a controlled, sustainable gallop from the outset over this 2m4f trip on Good ground. Jetbob and Way Maker will track prominently behind, but neither is a natural pace-maker, meaning Flying Ace can set exactly the fractions he wants without being pressured into doing too much. The hold-up horses Moi Mon Vieux and Not Now will be further back, relying on Flying Ace either weakening or quickening too sharply, neither of which looks likely at a steady, self-controlled pace. This race shape strongly favours the prominent-to-lead profile — horses travelling close to Flying Ace will be best positioned when the race quickens, while late closers will have too much ground to make up against a fresh, uncontested leader.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

A
Uncontested Leader Controls
72% probability
If Flying Ace bowls along untroubled, sets a fair gallop and quickens off the bend to score under his own terms.
If Flying Ace bowls along untroubled, sets a fair gallop and quickens off the bend to score under his own terms.
Flying AceJetbobWay MakerMoi Mon Vieux
B
Prominent Pair Overhaul Leader
16% probability
If Flying Ace's gallop is just strong enough to flatten him late, allowing Jetbob or Way Maker to pick him off in the final climb.
If Flying Ace's gallop is just strong enough to flatten him late, allowing Jetbob or Way Maker to pick him off in the final climb.
JetbobWay MakerFlying AceMoi Mon Vieux
C
Late Closers Swoop
8% probability
If the early pace is genuinely searching and the front two empty, giving Moi Mon Vieux or Not Now a route through late.
If the early pace is genuinely searching and the front two empty, giving Moi Mon Vieux or Not Now a route through late.
Moi Mon VieuxNot NowJetbobWay Maker
D
Chaos — Jumping Errors Reshuffle
4% probability
If one or more runners makes a significant jumping error that disrupts the order and scrambles the race shape mid-race.
If one or more runners makes a significant jumping error that disrupts the order and scrambles the race shape mid-race.
Not NowMoi Mon VieuxWay MakerJetbob

Race position map

STARTMID-RACE3 OUTFINISHFlying AceJetbobWay MakerNot NowpMoi Mon Vieuxt1. Flying Ace2. Jetbob3. Way Maker5. Not Now4. Moi Mon Vieux
LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY
Flying Ace's jumping must be monitored — if Harry Skelton's mount makes a jumping error at any of the early flights it immediately opens the race up for Jetbob and Way Maker who are stalking him closely.
WATCH
Way Maker's prominent position is his biggest asset; if James Bowen finds himself squeezed or blocked early on, he loses the race-shape edge his form warrants.
WATCH
Not Now's 215-day absence is a genuine fitness flag — if he is ring-rusty he could capitulate quickly, but if sharp he possesses sufficient course-and-distance experience to surprise at a price.
NOTE
Jetbob's 58-day gap is worth monitoring through the early stages — if he is not travelling fluently by halfway, his one-run-form reading becomes less reliable than it appears on paper.
NOTE
With only five runners, the race could develop into a bunched finish from three-out; watch for Moi Mon Vieux's rider Jonathan Burke asking for an early move if he senses the pace is slowing, as sitting too far back on a small field at Uttoxeter rarely pays.
2:52 — bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
2m · Good · HCAP · 7 runners
Gunsight Ridge likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Newtown Rambler led; the map had Gunsight Ridge in front.

Newtown Rambler won at 2.50 — led, where the map had it raced prominently. One of the race scenarios named it.

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

Race shape

Lead · 1
Gunsight Ridge
Prominent · 2
Breaking CoverNewtown Rambler
Midfield · 2
Kingston NarcissusGris Majeur
Hold Up · 2
Sir TivoCoastguard Station
Gunsight Ridge is the confirmed pace-setter and will lead from the front in what is essentially a lone-speed scenario over 2m at Uttoxeter on Good ground. With no genuine challenger to push him early, he sets a controlled, sustainable tempo that keeps the race together and limits the scope for a late sprint finish. The field holds more prominent-minded horses than the map can accommodate — Kingston Narcissus and Gris Majeur are both naturally forward-going but are displaced to midfield in reality, meaning the race shape is tidier at the front than the raw numbers suggest. This controlled pace over a sharp 2m strongly favours horses who travel prominently, jump cleanly, and can produce a sharp effort from the second-last fence rather than pure hold-up gallopers relying on a true end-to-end test.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

A
Controlled Lead, Prominent Pounce
68% probability
If Gunsight Ridge dictates an honest but uncontested gallop and the winner comes from prominent tracking positions.
If Gunsight Ridge dictates an honest but uncontested gallop and the winner comes from prominent tracking positions.
Breaking CoverNewtown RamblerKingston NarcissusGunsight Ridge
B
Front Runner Stays On
15% probability
If Gunsight Ridge jumps immaculately and the pace is so controlled that no challenger can close the gap in the final two fences.
If Gunsight Ridge jumps immaculately and the pace is so controlled that no challenger can close the gap in the final two fences.
Gunsight RidgeBreaking CoverNewtown RamblerSir Tivo
C
Hold-Up Horse Swoops Late
10% probability
If the early pace is faster than expected and the front rank tire in the final half-mile, leaving a late closer to pick up the pieces.
If the early pace is faster than expected and the front rank tire in the final half-mile, leaving a late closer to pick up the pieces.
Coastguard StationSir TivoGris MajeurKingston Narcissus
D
Chaos — Jumping Errors Disrupt Shape
7% probability
If multiple jumping mistakes scramble the race order and the outcome is decided by who survives rather than who has the superior tactical position.
If multiple jumping mistakes scramble the race order and the outcome is decided by who survives rather than who has the superior tactical position.
Gris MajeurCoastguard StationSir TivoNewtown Rambler

Race position map

STARTMID-RACE3 OUTFINISHGunsight RidgetBreaking CovertNewtown RamblertpKingston Narcis…tGris MajeurSir TivotpCoastguard Stat…p4. Gunsight Ridge1. Breaking Cover2. Newtown Rambler3. Kingston Narcissus5. Gris Majeur6. Sir Tivo7. Coastguard Station
LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY
Breaking Cover's 225-day absence is the single biggest risk factor in the race — watch for any sign of rustiness at the start or hesitancy at the early fences that could compromise his prominent position.
WATCH
Kingston Narcissus cannot fully access his natural front-running role with Gunsight Ridge already committed to the lead — watch whether Harry Skelton elects to press or drop him in, as that decision will materially alter the pace shape in the final mile.
WATCH
Newtown Rambler carries an amateur claim (Oakley Brown, 5lb) and has run twice in 21 days; watch for any sign of fatigue or a drop in jumping fluency as the race develops, which would undermine his otherwise strong form profile.
NOTE
Gris Majeur and Coastguard Station are both held-up horses in a race with only one genuine pace-setter — if Gunsight Ridge slows dramatically or makes a jumping error, these two are most likely to benefit from any resulting late-race scramble.
NOTE
Good ground is confirmed across the card at Uttoxeter and all seven runners are rated OK for going — no ground-related withdrawals expected, so the race will run to its predicted shape without significant last-minute disruption.
3:27 — bet365 Summer Cup Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
3m · Good · HCAP · 14 runners
Hang In There likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Time To Bite led; the map had Hang In There in front.

Imperial Alex won at 17.00 — raced prominently, where the map had it raced midfield.

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

Race shape

Lead · 1
Hang In There
Prominent · 5
TwigAlien StormPeaky BoyKi WooQueensbury Boy
Midfield · 5
Time To BiteGrand ClermontRegardeImperial AlexStratagem
Hold Up · 3
RiskinthegroundHold Your FortSamuel Spade
Hang In There is the sole confirmed front-runner and, with no genuine rival for the lead, will dictate from the front at a controlled, sustainable gallop over this 3m trip on Good ground at Uttoxeter. The field is unusually congested with prominent-style horses — Time To Bite, Grand Clermont, Regarde, Imperial Alex and Stratagem are all natural front-to-mid runners who will be compressed into midfield because Hang In There and the core prominent quartet of Twig, Alien Storm, Ki Woo and Peaky Boy will fill the early positions. With one horse controlling an honest but unforced pace, this sets up as a test of jumping fluency and stamina from the front, with the race likely to be decided by those who travel prominently without burning their fuel. This race shape most favours horses with a prominent or pressing style who can track the steady pace, jump well and quicken from 3-out — true hold-up horses face an uphill task closing on a sound surface at a controlled tempo. The field holds more prominent-running types than the race shape can accommodate, with Hang In There, Twig, Alien Storm, Ki Woo and Peaky Boy the most likely to actually secure their preferred early positions; Time To Bite, Grand Clermont, Regarde, Imperial Alex and Stratagem will be shuffled back against their nature.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

A
Hang In There Controls Throughout
52% probability
If Hang In There is allowed to dictate an uncontested lead and jumps cleanly throughout.
If Hang In There is allowed to dictate an uncontested lead and jumps cleanly throughout.
Hang In ThereTwigKi WooAlien Storm
B
Prominent Racer Picks Off Leader Late
28% probability
If a prominent tracker travels powerfully through the race and produces a clean jump at the last to collar Hang In There.
If a prominent tracker travels powerfully through the race and produces a clean jump at the last to collar Hang In There.
Ki WooTwigAlien StormQueensbury Boy
C
Hold-Up Horse Finishes Strongly
13% probability
If the pace is slightly stronger than expected and the field strings out, leaving a gap for a late finisher.
If the pace is slightly stronger than expected and the field strings out, leaving a gap for a late finisher.
RiskinthegroundSamuel SpadeHold Your FortRegarde
D
Compressed Field Causes Chaos
7% probability
If the overcrowded prominent group causes interference, loose horses, or multiple fallers that scramble the result.
If the overcrowded prominent group causes interference, loose horses, or multiple fallers that scramble the result.
Queensbury BoySamuel SpadeHold Your FortImperial Alex

Race position map

STARTMID-RACE3 OUTFINISHHang In TherevTwigpAlien StormPeaky BoytpKi WootpQueensbury BoytTime To BitebGrand ClermonttRegardetbImperial AlexpStratagemtbRiskinthegroundtHold Your FortSamuel Spade1. Hang In There2. Twig4. Alien Storm5. Peaky Boy3. Ki Woo6. Queensbury Boy7. Time To Bite8. Grand Clermont9. Regarde10. Imperial Alex11. Stratagem12. Riskintheground13. Hold Your Fort14. Samuel Spade
LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY
Hang In There is 12 years old returning after 55 days — watch his jumping from the third-last where tiring veteran chasers most often make costly errors at Uttoxeter.
KEY
The prominent group of Twig, Ki Woo, Alien Storm and Peaky Boy will all seek the same early positions; watch for crowding and interference at the first three fences that could compromise several market principals.
WATCH
Riskintheground is a genuine hold-up horse but Uttoxeter's flat Good track reduces late-run opportunities — watch whether Harry Skelton sends him forward earlier than expected to compensate for the controlled pace.
WATCH
Time To Bite and Grand Clermont are both natural front-runners redistributed to midfield; watch whether either jockey (Carver or Murphy) overrides the instruction and forces forward, which could unexpectedly quicken the early gallop and destabilise the race shape.
NOTE
Samuel Spade won last time over a shorter trip on Good — watch whether Ben Jones attempts to position him more prominently than his hold-up tag suggests, given the Good surface and 3m trip that suit a positive ride.
4:03 — bet365 Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
2m7½f · Good · HCAP · 11 runners
Blizzard Of Oz likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

American Sniper led; the map had Blizzard Of Oz in front.

Oakley won at 12.00 — was held up, where the map had it raced midfield.

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

Race shape

Lead · 1
Blizzard Of Oz
Prominent · 3
Bold EndeavourMusique De FeeGabbys Cross
Midfield · 5
Ebony WarriorMiss GoldfireEscapologistMy Gift To YouOakley
Hold Up · 2
CrebillyAmerican Sniper
Blizzard Of Oz is the sole confirmed front-runner and, with no genuine pace rival to press it, should slot into an uncontested lead and control tempo over this 2m7½f trip on Good ground. The field is saturated with prominent-type riders — Ebony Warrior, Miss Goldfire, Escapologist, My Gift To You and Oakley all want to race forward but cannot all occupy those positions, so several will be shuffled back into unnatural midfield slots where their STYLE_FIT tags signal a meaningful discount. Bold Endeavour and Gabbys Cross are legitimate front-of-field types who will fill the chasing roles behind the leader, meaning a structured, moderate gallop through the first half is the likeliest outcome, with the race coming alive from three out. This shape — a lone leader setting a controlled, honest pace over a staying trip on a sound surface — most favours genuine hold-up horses who travel fluently before producing a sustained late run, giving Crebilly and American Sniper the profile edge over the crowded prominent pack.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

A
Blizzard Of Oz Controls Cleanly
58% probability
If Blizzard Of Oz leads at a measured pace and the reshuffled prominent runners fail to mount early pressure, leaving the race to develop from the home turn.
If Blizzard Of Oz leads at a measured pace and the reshuffled prominent runners fail to mount early pressure, leaving the race to develop from the home turn.
CrebillyAmerican SniperMy Gift To YouMusique De Fee
B
Hold-Up Types Pounce Late
20% probability
If the pace proves genuinely modest and the true hold-up horses save ground before unleashing a strong finish from three out.
If the pace proves genuinely modest and the true hold-up horses save ground before unleashing a strong finish from three out.
American SniperCrebillyMusique De FeeMy Gift To You
C
Prominent Pair Grind It Out
14% probability
If Bold Endeavour or Gabbys Cross press Blizzard Of Oz from halfway, turning it into a stamina test that cracks the hold-up horses.
If Bold Endeavour or Gabbys Cross press Blizzard Of Oz from halfway, turning it into a stamina test that cracks the hold-up horses.
Gabbys CrossMusique De FeeBold EndeavourBlizzard Of Oz
D
Reshuffled Prominent Breaks Free
8% probability
If one of the redistributed prominent horses (Ebony Warrior, Miss Goldfire or My Gift To You) secures an early position ahead of expectations and travels on the leader's girth throughout.
If one of the redistributed prominent horses (Ebony Warrior, Miss Goldfire or My Gift To You) secures an early position ahead of expectations and travels on the leader's girth throughout.
My Gift To YouEbony WarriorMiss GoldfireEscapologist

Race position map

STARTMID-RACE3 OUTFINISHBlizzard Of OzBold EndeavourMusique De FeetbGabbys CrossEbony WarriortMiss GoldfiretEscapologisttpMy Gift To YoutvOakleyCrebillypAmerican Snipertb5. Blizzard Of Oz6. Bold Endeavour4. Musique De Fee7. Gabbys Cross8. Ebony Warrior9. Miss Goldfire10. Escapologist3. My Gift To You11. Oakley1. Crebilly2. American Sniper
LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY
Blizzard Of Oz sets the pace alone — if Jack O'Neill is allowed to control tempo from the front without interference, any horse that gets into a prominent tracking position early (particularly My Gift To You or Gabbys Cross) will have a race-deciding advantage over rivals stuck in traffic.
WATCH
The five redistributed prominent horses (Ebony Warrior, Miss Goldfire, Escapologist, My Gift To You, Oakley) will contest the same two or three early positions — watch for crowding and potential shuffling at the first hurdle that could compromise several fancied runners simultaneously.
WATCH
Musique De Fee's trainer Mickey Bowen has a sharp 14-day strike rate (3/12); if this horse is saddled with any market move, the stable confidence angle may outweigh the slightly inadequate 2m7½f trip.
NOTE
Crebilly's headgear note (p — hood presumably) and the step up from 2m to 2m7½f is the key stamina unknown — Harry Cobden's judgment of how far to send him back early will determine whether the trip brings out the best or exposes a limit.
NOTE
American Sniper carries a tongue-tie (tb) and is the only runner with multiple wins specifically on Good ground at distances of 19-22f — watch whether Rian Corcoran (5lb claimer) settles him in the sweet spot at the rear of the first division.
4:43 — Bet Boost At bet365 Handicap Hurdle
2m · Good · HCAP · 4 runners
Morning Mayhem likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Edelak led; the map had Morning Mayhem in front.

Edelak won at 1.67 — led, where the map had it raced prominently. One of the race scenarios named it.

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

Race shape

Lead · 1
Morning Mayhem
Prominent · 1
Edelak
Midfield · 0
None
Hold Up · 2
Hope RisingCaelan
Morning Mayhem is the sole confirmed front-runner in a field of four, and with no rival willing to dispute the lead, she will dictate an uncontested, controlled tempo around Uttoxeter's 2m hurdle course on Good ground. Edelak is a prominent racer who may press or track closely, but with a STYLE_FIT flag she is operating slightly outside her most natural role and may not exert genuine pressure on the pace. Hope Rising and Caelan are both hold-up types who will be positioned at the rear, reliant on the pace being truly honest and the leader tying herself up — which is unlikely with no pressure applied. The dominant race shape heavily favours a prominent or pace-tracking runner who can sit just off Morning Mayhem and pounce at the final flight, rather than a deep closer who needs genuine end-to-end gallop to close the gap.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

A
Uncontested Leader Dictates
72% probability
If Morning Mayhem bowls along at her own tempo, conserves energy, and the hold-up horses cannot generate enough late momentum on Good ground.
If Morning Mayhem bowls along at her own tempo, conserves energy, and the hold-up horses cannot generate enough late momentum on Good ground.
Morning MayhemEdelakHope RisingCaelan
B
Tracker Pounces Late
15% probability
If Edelak tracks Morning Mayhem closely throughout and produces a fluent jumping display to collar her between the last two flights.
If Edelak tracks Morning Mayhem closely throughout and produces a fluent jumping display to collar her between the last two flights.
EdelakMorning MayhemHope RisingCaelan
C
Closers Pounce Late
9% probability
If the pace is genuinely brisk enough for Hope Rising or Caelan to deliver a sweeping late run from the rear.
If the pace is genuinely brisk enough for Hope Rising or Caelan to deliver a sweeping late run from the rear.
Hope RisingCaelanEdelakMorning Mayhem
D
Pace Collapse Lottery
4% probability
If Morning Mayhem makes a critical jumping error or the pace proves too hot early, triggering a scrambled finish.
If Morning Mayhem makes a critical jumping error or the pace proves too hot early, triggering a scrambled finish.
CaelanHope RisingMorning MayhemEdelak

Race position map

STARTMID-RACE3 OUTFINISHMorning MayhemEdelakpHope RisingCaelant1. Morning Mayhem2. Edelak3. Hope Rising4. Caelan
LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY
Morning Mayhem's jumping accuracy will be critical — a mistake at any of the early flights could instantly gift Edelak or Hope Rising the initiative in a small field where there is no safety net.
WATCH
Hope Rising's hold-up style requires a genuine gallop; if Morning Mayhem dawdles, watch for Gavin Sheehan taking a closer position than expected to ensure he does not get left flat-footed at the business end.
WATCH
Edelak's hood (headgear flag) and recent quick turnaround (12 days) need monitoring in the paddock — if she is free early and over-jumps in front, she could run keenly and burn out before the final climb.
NOTE
With only four runners, any early incident or jumping blunder will have an outsized effect on race shape — a false start or unseated rider at the first would dramatically alter the dynamics Scenario A depends upon.
NOTE
Caelan's trainer Olly Murphy has returned just 1/7 in the last 14 days — low strike rate tempers expectations for this runner in what is already an uphill task from off the pace.
5:20 — Best Odds Guaranteed At bet365 Handicap Hurdle
2m4f · Good · HCAP · 8 runners
Kom Tu Voudras to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Kom Tu Voudras led, as the map showed.

Dream's Ka won at 3.25 — raced prominently, where the map had it was held up. One of the race scenarios named it.

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

Race shape

Lead · 1
Kom Tu Voudras
Prominent · 3
Ocean ConquestSun JoySuttons Hill
Midfield · 2
BallygearyHello Cello
Hold Up · 2
GardenerDream's Ka
Kom Tu Voudras is the sole confirmed front-runner and, with Harry Cobden in the saddle and a healthy recent record, will stride straight to the front and set a controlled, sustainable gallop over this 2m4f trip on Good ground. Ocean Conquest, Sun Joy, and Suttons Hill are all prominent-style runners who will push for early position behind the leader, meaning the front end will not be entirely uncontested but Kom Tu Voudras is unlikely to be seriously pressured into an unsustainable pace. Dream's Ka is the most naturally placed hold-up horse with a genuine rear-to-midfield profile and a strong finishing thread, while Gardener operates from deep too. The field holds more hold-up types than the map can place at the rear — Ballygeary and Hello Cello are true come-from-behind horses pushed into midfield slots on the map because there are simply too many for the rear positions, meaning their chances in a shape that requires a true late run are somewhat compromised. This race shape — a controlled pace set by one clear front-runner with a chasing pack sitting close — most favours a horse that can travel prominently and produce a clean jump-for-jump finish, or a genuine hold-up horse with a strong turn of foot if the pace proves honest enough to set things up from the rear.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

A
Kom Tu Voudras Controls Throughout
63% probability
If Kom Tu Voudras leads uncontested at a fair but manageable gallop and the prominent chasers fail to close the gap at the second-last.
If Kom Tu Voudras leads uncontested at a fair but manageable gallop and the prominent chasers fail to close the gap at the second-last.
Kom Tu VoudrasOcean ConquestSun JoyDream's Ka
B
Prominent Challenger Pounces
18% probability
If the gallop is honest enough to stretch Kom Tu Voudras and a prominent or mid-positioned horse arrives with a sustained run from the second-last.
If the gallop is honest enough to stretch Kom Tu Voudras and a prominent or mid-positioned horse arrives with a sustained run from the second-last.
Ocean ConquestSun JoyKom Tu VoudrasDream's Ka
C
Hold-Up Horse Lands Late
12% probability
If the prominent pack sets a genuinely strong tempo that burns out the front-runner and creates enough daylight for a late finisher.
If the prominent pack sets a genuinely strong tempo that burns out the front-runner and creates enough daylight for a late finisher.
Dream's KaGardenerOcean ConquestHello Cello
D
Messy Pace Creates Upset
7% probability
If the race breaks down tactically — leader checked, scrimmaging in the early stages, or prominent horses overcommitting — handing a long-shot an uncontested lead.
If the race breaks down tactically — leader checked, scrimmaging in the early stages, or prominent horses overcommitting — handing a long-shot an uncontested lead.
Suttons HillHello CelloBallygearyGardener

Race position map

STARTMID-RACE3 OUTFINISHKom Tu VoudrastpOcean ConquestpSun JoytSuttons HillhBallygearytHello CellotGardenertDream's Kat1. Kom Tu Voudras2. Ocean Conquest3. Sun Joy5. Suttons Hill6. Ballygeary7. Hello Cello8. Gardener4. Dream's Ka
LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY
Kom Tu Voudras — Harry Cobden could choose to inject pace at any point; if he builds a substantial advantage at the top of the straight, the prominent chasers may simply have too much ground to make up.
WATCH
Ocean Conquest — 88 days off for a 5yo carrying headgear; watch the market for any significant move that suggests the yard has given the horse a quiet prep, as a flat run from a long layoff could reshape the whole race.
WATCH
Suttons Hill — 419-day absence and a pull-up 35 days ago make him an unpredictable participant; a jumping error or early exit from this runner could interfere with the midfield pack and disrupt the race shape.
NOTE
Ballygeary and Hello Cello — both are true hold-up horses forced into midfield by the crowded rear; if either drops back to their natural position from the start, the actual pace map in-running will differ from projections and could compress the chasing pack.
NOTE
Dream's Ka — at just 4 years old this is still a developing jumper; any hesitation at a hurdle could cost him the race-long momentum he needs to produce his finish, so watch his jumping in the first half of the race.

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 28 June 2026.

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