๐ŸŽHorse RacingClass 5

racingtv.com EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Redcar ยท 13:40 (UK local)

Monday, 18 May 2026

5f 217y

Distance

Turf

Surface

TBC

Going

20

Runners

Prize: ยฃ8,000 added

AI Top 3 Picks

โ‘ P1 pick38%

Kodiak Breeze (IRE)

J: Shane Gray ยท T: K A Ryan

Boasts the strongest recent form with a second-place finish just 16 days ago, indicating both ability and current fitness. This experience is a significant advantage in a competitive maiden.

โ‘กP2 pick28%

Bluestone Lady (IRE)

J: S H James ยท T: K R Burke

Shows clear progression, culminating in a second-place finish 11 days ago. Her recent activity and improving form make her a strong contender for a place.

โ‘ขP3 pick18%

Eighteenth Smiles (IRE)

J: Cieren Fallon ยท T: J P O'Brien

A fifth-place finish on debut 15 days ago suggests some ability and significant room for improvement. With that experience, she could step up.

Model confidence: 45% ยท capped at 50% for racing's structural variance

Full Racecard (20 runners)

#DrawHorse
18C'est Lui (IRE)
214Carry On Chaos (IRE)
33Dave's Matey (IRE)
410โ‘ขEighteenth Smiles (IRE)
516Formby George
611Kach Above
76โ‘ Kodiak Breeze (IRE)
817Peggy's Lad (IRE)
915Arenite
101Baila Morena
1113โ‘กBluestone Lady (IRE)
129Crystal Kraken
137Givendale
142Needin' U
1512Sloequelle (IRE)
165Tiger In The Tree
174Wells Fargo Stage
04Willowinghurn
04Dolce Vitta (IRE)
07Arc Shadowfax

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€ขKodiak Breeze's strong recent form and fitness are key advantages in an inexperienced field.
  • โ€ขBluestone Lady's progressive form and recent second-place finish make her a strong contender.
  • โ€ขMany runners are debutants, introducing significant uncertainty and potential for improvement.
  • โ€ขThe 'Restricted' status implies specific eligibility criteria, potentially affecting overall field quality.

Risk Assessment

Variance levelhigh
  • โ€ขHigh variance due to the nature of a 2-year-old maiden race with many inexperienced runners.
  • โ€ขSignificant potential for improvement from debutants or those with limited starts.
  • โ€ขUnknown going preferences for most of the field, adding an element of unpredictability.
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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.