🐎Horse RacingClass 6

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

P1 pick38%

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…

P2 pick32%

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.

P3 pick25%

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)

#DrawHorse
13Up The Anti (IRE)
25Phoenix Beach (IRE)
310Sioux Warrior (IRE)
46Mister Sandman
58He's An Angel
67Neptune Legend (IRE)
712Scent Of May
84Rinky Tinky Tinky
91Newyorkstateofmind
1011Titus Thor
112She Went Whoosh (IRE)
129Coco Hill (IRE)
1313Tilsworth Ony Ta
1414Bluesy Moon
07Southbank (IRE)
01Voodoo Ray (IRE)
07Symbol of Hope

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

Variance levelhigh
  • 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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