A low-grade Class 5 handicap on a sharp track. In races like this, current well-being is everything. We have a field littered with ‘Pulled Up’ (P) and poor recent form, making the one reliable runner stand out like a beacon.The Win: Vampire Slayer (9/4)This is the only horse in the race that ticks every box.Form:…

Wednesday, 4th Feb 2026Sedgefield isn’t a track for guessing games. It’s tight, it’s undulating, and it finds out the faint-hearted. You want a horse that knows its way around here, acts on the going, and arrives race-fit.Looking at the 2.07, one horse stands head and shoulders above the rest.The Selection: Huit Reflets (5/2)Mark Walford’s runner…

Bet 20 Get 20 With Unibet Handicap (Class 3) | 1mThis is a proper puzzle for a Wednesday afternoon. We have a field of ten facing the Kempton mile on “Standard To Slow” ground. At this trip on this track, the draw is king; you want to be low, and you want to be handy.…

Wednesday 4th Feb 2026Punchestown in February on Soft-to-Heavy ground is not a place for the faint-hearted. It is a war of attrition. The 1.03 Mares Handicap Chase over nearly three miles will be decided by stamina and, crucially, the weights.When the ground is this deep, carrying 11st 12lb is a monumental anchor. Carrying 10st 6lb…

A Practical Guide to Professional Horse Racing HandicappingMost people bet on horse racing by asking the wrong question.They ask: “Who’s going to win?”Professionals ask: “What’s the market got wrong?”That difference is everything.This guide explains how serious handicappers analyse races using a structured, repeatable process that blends data, race reading, and pricing discipline. It draws on…

Date: Tuesday, 3rd February 2026Race: 8:30 Wolverhampton (Class 6 Handicap, 3yo)If you are looking for value in the lucky last at Wolverhampton tonight, look past the favourite. While the market gravitates towards safety, the handicap book reveals a glaring opportunity in the weights.Here is the breakdown.The Favourite: Thanh Nam (4/1)The Safe PlayThere is no mystery…

Race: BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Handicap (Class 5)Distance: 5f | Surface: TapetaTime: 8:00 PMThere is no need to overcomplicate the nightcap at Wolverhampton. The data points in one direction, and quite aggressively so.The Verdict: GREY HORIZON (1)It is rare to see a handicap where one runner sits so far clear on the ratings. Grey Horizon…

The Race: Class 4 Handicap | 1m 1½f (9.5f) | TapetaWe have a field of seven for the feature at Dunstall Park, and on paper, it looks like a battle between the thriving favourite and a rival who seems to have his number. But digging into the data reveals why the “bogeyman” angle is a…

Date: Tuesday 3rd Feb 2026Race: 1m6f Handicap (Class 5)We have a classic handicap puzzle at Dunstall Park tonight: a progressive 4yo taking on a field of exposed veterans. The market has the favourite right, but there is a glaring error in the each-way prices.Here is the breakdown.The Favourite: Captain Robert (6/4)The logic here is undeniable.…