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15 June 2026 · 7 races

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1:30 — William Hill Royal Ascot Epic Boosts EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race)

7f · Good · CLS3 · 7 runners

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

2:00 — William Hill Epic Boost 8am Tomorrow Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

7f · Good · NOV · 11 runners

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

2:32 — Heineken 0.0 Handicap

1m · Good · HCAP · 14 runners

Hey Havana likeliest to leadFREEHISTORIC

How it ran

Supreme Dancer led; the map had Hey Havana in front.

Thornaby Annie won at 6.00 — was held up, as the map had it. One of the race scenarios named it.

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

Race shape

Lead · 1

Hey Havana

Prominent · 0

None

Midfield · 9

Tommo's GinjaninjaDeep SleepSports DayHorwichSailor BattHowshamBalmoral BoySupreme DancerSpace Moon

Hold Up · 4

Thornaby AnnieThestralInfernoCeltic Chariot

Hey Havana is the sole front runner in this 14-horse field and will dictate proceedings from the start, setting a steady rhythm without pressure from fellow pace-setters. With all other 13 runners adopting hold-up tactics, the race will develop into a cavalry charge finish as the field closes on Hey Havana from the 2-furlong pole onwards. This creates a tactical nightmare for jockeys positioning themselves in the pack, with traffic problems inevitable in the final 200 yards. The lack of early pace and bunched finish clearly favours horses with tactical speed who can find a clean passage late - those able to quicken from mid-division rather than those relying on sustained finishing kicks from the rear.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Traffic Jam Finish

60% probability

If the field stays bunched turning in and multiple horses get hampered in running

Severe traffic problems develop as 13 hold-up horses converge on Hey Havana simultaneously. Those with good positions on the outside or who get early splits benefit most from others' misfortune.

ThestralSports DayDeep SleepSupreme Dancer

Sustainable Pace Holds

20% probability

If Hey Havana maintains her lead and the finish lacks the pace to peg her back

The lack of early pace-pressure allows Hey Havana to control the race completely and kick again when challenged. Hold-up horses struggle to make up the ground despite their superior ratings.

Hey HavanaThornaby AnnieInfernoCeltic Chariot

Clean Split Develops

12% probability

If the field splits into two groups providing racing room down the centre or far side

A clear passage opens up allowing the better-rated hold-up horses to demonstrate their class advantage. Those best positioned when the gap appears can fully utilise their finishing speed.

Celtic ChariotDeep SleepSailor BattTommo's Ginjaninja

Strong Pace Injection

8% probability

If multiple jockeys commit early to prevent Hey Havana stealing the race uncontested

The race becomes genuinely run with several horses going forward from the 4-furlong pole. This sets up the patient hold-up horses with the strongest finishing kicks.

InfernoHorwichHowshamSpace Moon

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Hey Havana's early fractions will determine everything - if she goes too slow early, she becomes virtually unbeatable as the hold-up horses won't have time to close

WATCH

Watch for traffic problems from the 2-furlong pole as 13 hold-up horses converge simultaneously on the leader creating inevitable trouble

NOTE

Thestral and Inferno both have top jockeys who excel in these tactical scenarios and will be looking for the cleanest passages

WATCH

The draw positions and how jockeys position early will be crucial with such a large field of hold-up horses needing racing room

NOTE

Supreme Dancer drops significantly in class from recent efforts and could be well-treated at the foot of the weights

3:07 — Amstel Apprentice Handicap (Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Series)

1m · Good · HCAP · 7 runners

Roaring Ralph likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Garden Oasis led; the map had Roaring Ralph in front.

Roaring Ralph won at 8.50 — was held up, where the map had it led. One of the race scenarios named it.

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

Race shape

Lead · 1

Roaring Ralph

Prominent · 1

Flying Fletcher

Midfield · 3

Great BlasketPopeye DoyleSunny Orange

Hold Up · 2

RajapourGarden Oasis

Roaring Ralph will take this race by the scruff of the neck from the gates, with Flying Fletcher the only other prominent runner likely to track him early. The majority of this field are hold-up performers (Garden Oasis, Rajapour, Great Blasket, Popeye Doyle, Sunny Orange) who will settle towards the back and look to come with late runs. With only one confirmed front runner and minimal early pressure, Roaring Ralph can dictate at a steady tempo before the hold-up brigade mount their challenges in the final two furlongs. This race shape clearly favours front runners and prominent racers who can avoid the traffic problems that will inevitably affect the large pack of hold-up horses.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Roaring Ralph Controls

45% probability

If Roaring Ralph gets an uncontested lead and maintains his recent winning form

He can dictate terms at a comfortable pace before finding extra when the challengers come, having avoided the scramble behind. His excellent recent record (four wins from last five starts) suggests he's peaking at the right time.

Roaring RalphFlying FletcherGarden OasisRajapour

Hold-Up Traffic Chaos

30% probability

If the large pack of hold-up horses get bunched up and struggle for racing room in the straight

The crowded nature of five hold-up performers creates inevitable traffic problems, allowing the early leaders to steal a march. Garden Oasis and Rajapour have the class to overcome trouble but others will struggle.

Flying FletcherRoaring RalphGarden OasisGreat Blasket

Garden Oasis Class Tells

15% probability

If Garden Oasis gets a clear run and his 11-year experience helps him navigate through traffic

His proven ability on good going (three wins from six starts) and partnership with an in-form yard could see him time his challenge perfectly. Age brings racecraft that younger horses lack in these situations.

Garden OasisRajapourRoaring RalphGreat Blasket

Pace Collapse Finish

10% probability

If Roaring Ralph stops quickly after his recent busy spell and Flying Fletcher also fades

The race becomes a sprint finish between the hold-up horses, with Great Blasket's recent third at this track giving him local knowledge. However, this scenario requires both prominent runners to fail simultaneously.

Great BlasketSunny OrangePopeye DoyleRajapour

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Roaring Ralph must break cleanly to establish his front-running position, as any early delay could see Flying Fletcher take over the lead and disrupt his tactics

WATCH

Garden Oasis and Rajapour need to secure clear passages in the straight as five hold-up horses will create significant traffic problems in the final two furlongs

WATCH

Flying Fletcher's ability to track Roaring Ralph without applying early pressure will determine whether the pace stays honest or becomes stop-start

NOTE

Great Blasket's 7lb apprentice allowance brings him down to effective 130lbs, making him well-handicapped if he can overcome the pace bias

NOTE

Sunny Orange at bottom weight could be dangerous if the hold-up horses manage to organize themselves despite the tactical disadvantage

3:40 — William Hill Extra Places Every Day Handicap (Div I)

5½f · Good · HCAP · 9 runners

Newyorkstateofmind likeliest to leadHISTORIC

How it ran

Blackjack and Newyorkstateofmind led, as the map showed.

Bayraat won at 3.25 — raced prominently, where the map had it was held up.

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

Race shape

Lead · 1

Newyorkstateofmind

Prominent · 0

None

Midfield · 5

AmerjeetDesert MasterPinpointIsla BellaAurora's Doublesix

Hold Up · 3

Captain CessBlackjackBayraat

Newyorkstateofmind stands alone as the only confirmed front runner in this field of nine, giving him a clear tactical advantage to dictate terms from the front. With eight hold-up horses behind him, he faces no early pressure and can set a comfortable tempo over this 5½f trip. The lack of pace pressure means the race will develop into a sustained gallop rather than a sprint finish, with the field bunched coming off the turn. This race shape strongly favors prominent runners and those with tactical speed who can position close to the pace, as the hold-up brigade will face a wall of horses in the straight when the real running begins.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Uncontested Front Runner Dominance

45% probability

If Newyorkstateofmind gets soft sectionals and maintains his kick

The lone pace-setter controls every call and has enough left to resist late challenges. Eight hold-up horses leave their move too late against a horse who has saved energy throughout.

NewyorkstateofmindDesert MasterBayraatCaptain Cess

Hold-Up Swarm Succeeds

30% probability

If the pace becomes genuinely strong despite no early pressure

Multiple closers get first run on a tiring leader and superior class tells. The higher-rated hold-up horses find racing room and overwhelm the front runner with sustained finishing speed.

Captain CessBlackjackBayraatAmerjeet

Tactical Speed Prevails

15% probability

If Newyorkstateofmind gets headed but races prominently throughout

Horses able to race closer to the pace benefit from the perfect position as pure hold-up horses struggle for room. Desert Master's recent form and ability to track the leader gives him the winning edge.

Desert MasterNewyorkstateofmindIsla BellaPinpoint

Longshot Surprise Package

10% probability

If the market leaders underperform and pace dynamics favor an outsider

The lack of early pace suits a horse returning from a break or one whose style perfectly matches the race flow. Pinpoint's 142-day absence could mean peak fitness for a surprise strike.

PinpointIsla BellaAurora's DoublesixDesert Master

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Monitor Newyorkstateofmind's early fractions - if allowed to dawdle he becomes extremely dangerous

WATCH

Watch for traffic problems in straight as eight hold-up horses converge simultaneously

WATCH

Observe Captain Cess settling for inexperienced claimer Zak Wheatley in tactical race requiring mature riding

NOTE

Check Desert Master's position turning for home - recent form suggests he can race closer than usual hold-up style

NOTE

Note any market moves for Pinpoint given long absence but trainer France rarely runs them unfit

4:15 — William Hill Extra Places Every Day Handicap (Div II)

5½f · Good · HCAP · 9 runners

No obvious leaderHISTORIC

How it ran

Angel Of England led.

Crafty Spirit won at 5.00 — raced prominently, where the map had it raced midfield. One of the race scenarios named it.

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

Race shape

Lead · 0

None

Prominent · 0

None

Midfield · 6

Golden ProsperitySolar BiriczSki AngelFurrst LadyCrafty SpiritBishop's Glory

Hold Up · 3

Dark KestrelHappierAngel Of England

With all nine runners holding up tactics, there's no natural front runner to set a solid pace in this 5½f handicap. Golden Prosperity and Happier are most likely to drift forward early, but neither is a confirmed pace-setter, creating a slow early gallop. The field will bunch together through halfway before exploding into a frantic sprint finish from the 2f pole. This race shape strongly favours horses with a sharp turn of foot and proven finishing kick over those needing a strong gallop.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Slow Pace Sprint Finish

60% probability

If Golden Prosperity and Happier drift forward but fail to commit to a strong gallop

The field crawls through the early stages before a devastating sprint unfolds, suiting horses with the best finishing speed. Crafty Spirit and Happier possess the sharpest turn of foot to capitalize on the tactical affair.

Crafty SpiritHappierSki AngelBishop's Glory

Moderate Pace Battle

25% probability

If one of the hold-up horses forces the issue earlier than expected

A more honest pace develops when someone breaks ranks at halfway, creating a more even test. This suits the most consistent performers who can quicken off a steady gallop.

Bishop's GloryGolden ProsperityCrafty SpiritSki Angel

Crawling Pace Chaos

12% probability

If the pace becomes exceptionally slow with the field still bunched at the furlong pole

An unsustainable crawl leads to a lottery finish where positioning and traffic become crucial. The best drawn and most experienced campaigners gain the edge in the melee.

Golden ProsperityDark KestrelHappierBishop's Glory

Early Breakaway Attempt

3% probability

If Solar Biricz or another runner makes an early move to avoid the sprint finish

A surprise front-running move changes the complexion but likely fails over this minimum trip. The field reels in the leader for a conventional finish favoring the holdouts.

Crafty SpiritSki AngelHappierBishop's Glory

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Crafty Spirit's recent 2nd suggests a return to form and his proven finishing kick could be devastating in a slow-run race

WATCH

Golden Prosperity has been off for 20 days which may blunt his usual sharpness in what promises to be a sprint finish

NOTE

Bishop's Glory's recent form is all on artificial surfaces so his turf effectiveness remains questionable

WATCH

The lack of any confirmed pace-setter means this could become a tactical crawl that turns into a positioning lottery

NOTE

Angel Of England and Furrst Lady both carry warnings about fading in the finish which could be crucial in a sprint

4:50 — William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

1m2f · Good · HCAP · 10 runners

No obvious leaderHISTORIC

How it ran

Princess Coco led.

Bradbury won at 2.00 — was held up, as the map had it. One of the race scenarios named it.

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

Race shape

Lead · 0

None

Prominent · 0

None

Midfield · 7

Clear AboveMohaassetGive Me SunClova RoyaleBaldosaPrincess CocoHere Comes Louie

Hold Up · 3

Rugby UnionHeart SignBradbury

With all 10 runners showing hold-up tendencies and no confirmed front runner, this race will drift into a crawling early pace with minimal pressure through the first mile. The field will bunch up approaching the final two furlongs, creating a cavalry charge finish where positioning and a clear run become crucial. Horses like Bradbury and Heart Sign with recent winning form will need to overcome traffic problems, while those drawn well or with tactical pace can steal a march. This setup heavily favours hold-up horses with a turn of foot who can find gaps in a sprint finish.

Runner profiles

Race scenarios

Slow Pace Sprint Finish

65% probability

If no horse takes the initiative early and they crawl through halfway

The field will bunch dangerously entering the straight, creating a messy sprint where horses with recent winning form and tactical speed can exploit gaps. Those who get first run or find the cleanest passage will prevail in a photo finish.

BradburyHeart SignClear AboveBaldosa

Moderate Early Gallop

20% probability

If one or two runners drift forward to avoid the kickback despite their hold-up style

A steadier rhythm suits the more exposed handicappers who need every yard of the trip to wind up their finishing kicks. The race becomes more of a test of stamina over the final furlong.

Clear AboveGive Me SunHeart SignMohaasset

Traffic Chaos Finish

10% probability

If the field stays bunched turning for home and multiple horses get blocked

Several fancied runners will meet trouble in running, allowing an outsider with a clear passage to sneak through on the rails or widest of all. This becomes a lottery based purely on racing luck.

BaldosaPrincess CocoClova RoyaleHere Comes Louie

Early Breakaway Holds

5% probability

If a horse like Mohaasset or Give Me Sun goes forward early despite their usual hold-up style

The leader gets an easy time in front and has enough left to resist the late charge from horses giving away lengths at the start. The hold-up horses find the gap too big to bridge.

MohaassetGive Me SunBradburyHeart Sign

Race position map

LeadProminentMidfieldHold up

Watch points

KEY

Watch for traffic problems in the home straight as all 10 runners bunch together with hold-up styles creating a cavalry charge finish

WATCH

Monitor the early pace as no confirmed leader could create an unsustainably slow gallop that turns into a lottery

NOTE

Keep an eye on Bradbury's ability to handle top weight in a sprint finish after recent winning form

WATCH

Watch for Clear Above and Give Me Sun potentially going more forward than usual to avoid the inevitable traffic

NOTE

Observe if the returning runners Rugby Union and Here Comes Louie show any ring-rustiness after long layoffs

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 15 June 2026.

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