Blackmore Building Contractors Handicap (Div 2)
Bath · 17:40 (UK local)
Friday, 22 May 2026
5f 160y
Distance
Turf
Surface
TBC
Going
17
Runners
Prize: £9,000 added
AI Top 3 Picks
Newyorkstateofmind
J: L Morris · T: Mrs R Carr
Showed significant improvement last time out finishing 2nd, indicating a return to form. Benefits from a highly favorable Draw 1, which is a strong advantage at Bath over sprint distances based on rec…
Sioux Warrior (IRE)
J: Joe Leavy · T: A Wintle
Finished a promising 2nd in its last outing, suggesting it's in good form. Comes into this race fresh after a 60-day break, which could see it perform well.
Phoenix Beach (IRE)
J: K T O'Neill · T: S Dixon
Has been consistently hitting the frame in similar company, showing reliability. Benefits from a favorable Draw 5, which should aid its chances in this sprint.
Model confidence: 28% · capped at 50% for racing's structural variance
Full Racecard (17 runners)
Wgt = weight (st-lb) · OR = official rating · PR = Sky Sports power rating · HG = headgear (b/v/cp/t/h/p) · Last = days since last run
Key Race Factors
- •Favorable low draw bias at Bath over sprint distances (Draw 1 for top pick).
- •Uphill finish at Bath favors horses with a strong late kick rather than front-runners.
- •Unknown going conditions, with Bath often producing firm ground due to lack of watering facilities.
- •Several runners returning from significant layoffs, impacting overall race fitness levels.
- •Competitive Class 6 handicap with a large field of 17 runners, increasing variance.
Risk Assessment
- •Large field size (17 runners) in a competitive Class 6 handicap.
- •Unknown going conditions, which could significantly alter race dynamics.
- •Conflicting information regarding draw bias at Bath over sprint distances.
- •Several runners returning from long layoffs, introducing uncertainty about their current form and fitness.

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How These Predictions Work
These predictions are AI-generated using current racecard data and search-grounded analysis. Horse racing is structurally high-variance — even the most-favoured horse wins only ~30–35% of races. Use AI predictions as one input among many, alongside your own form study and trusted tipsters. Bet responsibly.