First Past The Post At CopyBet Handicap Hurdle
Hereford · 16:45 (UK local)
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
2m 3f 147y
Distance
Turf
Surface
TBC
Going
9
Runners
Prize: £6,150 added
AI Top 3 Picks
Ice Jet (IRE)
J: Harry Skelton · T: D Skelton
Represents a formidable trainer-jockey combination in Dan and Harry Skelton, who often target these types of races effectively. The horse has shown glimpses of ability and could be well-handicapped fo…
Midnight Pass
J: James Bowen · T: Miss E C Lavelle
Comes from a yard that can get horses to improve significantly in handicaps, and James Bowen is a top-tier jockey. The distance and track characteristics should suit, making him a strong place contend…
Jack Hoola
J: Stan Sheppard · T: T Lacey
Trainer T Lacey often has his horses in good order, and Jack Hoola has shown consistency in similar company. With Stan Sheppard aboard, he should be competitive for a minor placing.
Model confidence: 35% · capped at 50% for racing's structural variance
Full Racecard (9 runners)
| # | Draw | Horse |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Man Of The Sea (IRE) |
| 2 | — | ③Jack Hoola |
| 3 | — | ②Midnight Pass |
| 4 | — | Ikigai Star (IRE) |
| 5 | — | Jackeline |
| 6 | — | The Padster (FR) |
| 7 | — | ①Ice Jet (IRE) |
| 8 | — | Launceston (IRE) |
| 9 | — | Celine Man (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
- •Class 5 Handicap Hurdle over 2m 3f 147y
- •Field of 9 runners, making it a competitive but not overly large field
- •Hereford is a right-handed track with a sharp, downhill home turn favoring prominent runners
- •Official going is yet to be published, introducing an element of uncertainty
Risk Assessment
- •Handicap race with 9 runners, inherently open to multiple outcomes
- •Unknown going conditions could significantly impact performance
- •Sharp Hereford track can be tricky for some horses, requiring good balance and agility
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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.