9 Racedays At Nottingham Racecourse Handicap
Nottingham · 17:25 (UK local)
Sunday, 31 May 2026
1m 75y
Distance
Turf
Surface
Good (Good to Firm in places)
Going
9
Runners
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AI Top 3 Picks
The Sweet Escape
J: Saffie Osborne · T: D Loughnane
This filly is in excellent recent form, with a win and a second place in her last four starts. She carries a very light weight (8-10) which is a significant advantage in a Class 5 handicap, and her co…
Penelope Valentine
J: Cieren Fallon · T: James Owen
Penelope Valentine has a win this year and a solid third-place finish last time out, indicating good current form. She's had a sensible break and should be fresh, with the visor seeming to work for he…
Prodigal Son
J: Mason Paetel · T: H Main
Prodigal Son also boasts a win this year and a recent third, showing he's competitive and in good order. The blinkers appear to have had a positive effect on his performance, and he is race-fit.
Model confidence: 38% · capped at 50% for racing's structural variance
Full Racecard (9 runners)
| # | Draw | Horse |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Stardancer (IRE) |
| 2 | 7 | ②Penelope Valentine |
| 3 | 2 | Leadenhall |
| 4 | 4 | Great Blasket (IRE) |
| 5 | 1 | ③Prodigal Son |
| 6 | 3 | ①The Sweet Escape |
| 7 | 5 | Bass Player (IRE) |
| 0 | 2 | Havana Prince |
| 0 | 3 | Soames Forsyte |
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
- •Strong recent form and consistency of the top contenders.
- •Significant weight advantage carried by the top pick, The Sweet Escape.
- •Impact of headgear (blinkers/visor) on the performance of key runners.
- •Race fitness of contenders versus those returning from long layoffs.
- •Uncertainty due to unknown official going and missing form for two runners.
Risk Assessment
- •Class 5 handicap by nature is unpredictable with a competitive field.
- •Official going information is not yet published, which can influence performance.
- •Detailed form figures are unavailable for two runners, increasing overall race uncertainty.
- •Several runners are returning from extended layoffs or show inconsistent recent form.
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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.