🐎Horse RacingClass 1

William Hill Temple Stakes (Group 2)

Haydock Park · 15:30 (UK local)

Saturday, 23 May 2026

5f

Distance

Turf

Surface

TBC

Going

16

Runners

Prize: £165,000 added

AI Top 3 Picks

P1 pick38%

Khaadem (IRE)

J: Jason Watson · T: C Hills

A proven Group 1 winner and a past victor of this very race (2023), Khaadem has demonstrated his ability to handle soft ground and the demands of a competitive Group 2 sprint. His class and experience…

P2 pick30%

Asfoora (AUS)

J: Oisin Murphy · T: Lemos Souza

This Australian Group 2 winner brings strong international form and sprinters from down under often adapt well to UK conditions, including softer ground. With Oisin Murphy aboard, she's a serious thre…

P3 pick25%

Dramatised (IRE)

J: W Buick · T: K R Burke

A Group 2 winner herself, Dramatised has shown she can perform effectively on soft ground. Her consistent form and the booking of William Buick make her a solid place prospect.

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

Full Racecard (16 runners)

#DrawHorse
113Khaadem (IRE)
25Asfoora (AUS)
310American Affair
41Getreadytorumble
57Jakajaro (IRE)
69Jm Jungle (IRE)
76Night Raider (IRE)
84Shagraan (IRE)
912Beautiful Diamond
103First Instinct
118Frost At Dawn (USA)
1211Mgheera
132Argentine Tango
011Mgheera
02Kerdos (IRE)
010Dramatised (IRE)

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

  • Going (Soft): Crucial factor, favouring proven soft-ground performers.
  • Group 2 Class: Demands top-level sprint ability and experience.
  • Sprint Distance (5f): Requires early speed and tactical positioning.
  • Trainer/Jockey Form: Key stables and riders often excel in these races.

Risk Assessment

Variance levelmedium
  • Competitive field with multiple in-form contenders.
  • Soft ground adds an element of unpredictability to the outcome.
  • Sprint races are inherently high-variance due to pace and traffic.
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How These Predictions Work

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