๐ŸŽHorse RacingClass 2Race Completed

Grandad Bill Whinnow EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Carlisle ยท 14:40 (UK local)

Friday, 29 May 2026

5f

Distance

Turf

Surface

Good (Good to Firm in places)

Going

11

Runners

Prize: ยฃ21,000 added

AI Top 3 Picks

โ‘ P1 pick35%

Sands Of Spain (IRE)

J: D Tudhope ยท T: A M Balding

Despite being a debutant, the combination of trainer Andrew Balding and jockey Daniel Tudhope is exceptionally strong, both boasting a 25% strike rate in the last 14 days. This suggests the horse is wโ€ฆ

โ‘กP2 pick40%

May Bee In Profit

J: Sean Kirrane ยท T: T D Easterby

This horse has the most race experience (three runs) and has shown clear progression, finishing 2nd and 3rd in its last two outings. This experience will be invaluable against many debutants and lessโ€ฆ

โ‘ขP3 pick30%

Tamam Star (IRE)

J: ? ยท T: K R Burke

Has two runs under its belt, finishing 4th and 3rd, indicating a level of ability. Trainer Karl Burke is in excellent form with a 21% strike rate, suggesting this horse is well-prepared.

Model confidence: 35% ยท capped at 50% for racing's structural variance

Full Racecard (11 runners)

#DrawHorse
17Lincoln Warrior (IRE)
22โ‘ขTamam Star (IRE)
41Brixworth Bandit
58State of Gold (IRE)
63Call Nicki (IRE)
74Justice Time (IRE)
86โ‘กMay Bee In Profit
35Aodhan
09โ‘ Sands Of Spain (IRE)
04Ain't Nobody (IRE)
04Emperor's Son (IRE)

Wgt = weight (st-lb) ยท OR = official rating ยท PR = Sky Sports power rating ยท HG = headgear (b/v/cp/t/h/p) ยท Last = days since last run

Key Race Factors

  • โ€ขClass 2 turf sprint over 5 furlongs for 11 two-year-olds.
  • โ€ขUphill finish at Carlisle demands stamina from young horses.
  • โ€ขAbsence of official going information is a significant variable for this track.
  • โ€ขStrong trainer/jockey combinations for debutants versus race experience for others.
  • โ€ขMinimal and inconsistent draw bias for 5f at Carlisle, unlikely to be decisive.

Risk Assessment

Variance levelmedium
  • โ€ขMany unexposed two-year-olds, including several debutants, create uncertainty.
  • โ€ขUncertainty regarding official going, which can significantly impact Carlisle's stiff track.
  • โ€ขUphill finish tests stamina, which is an unknown for many juveniles.
  • โ€ขCompetitive field with multiple contenders showing progressive form or strong connections.
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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 โ€” even the most-favoured horse wins only ~30โ€“35% of races. Use AI predictions as one input among many, alongside your own form study and trusted tipsters. Bet responsibly.