3.40 Haydock – Pertemps Network Spring Trophy Stakes (Listed) The TimeWise Master figures point very firmly towards LAKE FOREST, and the historical data for these settings strongly supports concentrating on the top two in the rankings. Rank 1 runners in Listed non-handicaps have produced a 25% strike-rate from 1,000 races, comfortably outperforming the rest, and…

3.05 Haydock – Pertemps Network Handicap (1m, Class 4) This looks a fascinating 3yo handicap with the TimeWise Master ratings strongly pointing towards the top two, and the race shape likely to play a decisive role. Historical testing of these settings shows Rank 1 and Rank 2 dominate these races, so the focus should stay…

Horse racing has always been a battle between opinion and evidence. Traditionally, punters relied on instinct, stable whispers, visual impressions and years of experience. Today, sophisticated ratings systems, databases and behavioural modelling tools are increasingly shaping the betting landscape. The question is simple: over the long term, does man or machine come out on top?…

1.15 Haydock – Swinton Handicap Hurdle Selection: Made U Blush The HRB TimeWise Master rating gives a clear starting point: Made U Blush ranks 1st, and that matters. In this 17-runner handicap hurdle sample, Rank 1 has the best strike-rate at 14.56%, with the strongest place return too, so she has to be treated seriously…

3.30 Ascot – Royal Ascot Local Schools Art Competition Handicap Saturday 9th May 2026 This intriguing five-runner 3yo handicap looks tactically fascinating, with both HRB Comment Shaper and Timeform strongly suggesting a steadily-run contest. The projected pace is notably weak, with no confirmed front runner identified, and that immediately places emphasis on tactical positioning rather…

2.55 Ascot – Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Italy Handicap (Class 3) Selection: BULLETIN (IRE) This looks a fascinating Ascot handicap with the Comment Shaper pointing towards a strongly-run race and a potentially punishing pace scenario. Two confirmed front-runners in Gordon Grey and Wine Dark Sea, combined with four prominent racers, creates a projected “Very Strong…

2.20 Ascot Victoria Cup – Blog This Victoria Cup looks tailor-made for a closer. Comment Shaper shows a very strong race shape, with only one likely front runner but nine prominent racers pressing behind. That creates a high collapse risk, and Timeform also flags a strong pace with low draws strongly disadvantaged. The obvious starting…

1.45 Ascot – Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% British EBF Fillies’ Handicap 1m, Class 2, Good This looks a deep and competitive fillies’ handicap, but the key starting point is the HRB TimeWise Master ratings, where the top two dominate historically. In similar 10-runner handicaps, Rank 1 and Rank 2 account for a significant percentage of…

1.10 Ascot – Peroni Nastro Azzurro EBF Novice Stakes (6f) This is typically a strong early-season Ascot novice and, despite the lack of meaningful race-shape evidence, the TimeWise Master ratings point very firmly towards one horse. Main Selection: KING OF MONTENEGRO (IRE) HRB’s Rank 1 has an outstanding historical edge in these 10-runner non-handicap 2yo…