๐ŸŽHorse RacingClass 1

British Stallion Studs EBF Westow Stakes (Listed)

York ยท 16:40 (UK local)

Thursday, 14 May 2026

5f

Distance

Turf

Surface

TBC

Going

14

Runners

Prize: ยฃ70,000 added

AI Top 3 Picks

โ‘ P1 pick38%

Big Evs (IRE)

J: Tom Marquand ยท T: M Appleby

A proven Group 1 winner as a juvenile, Big Evs possesses top-level class and raw speed. While returning from a break, his ability makes him a formidable contender in this Listed company, especially onโ€ฆ

โ‘กP2 pick28%

Great State

J: Oisin Murphy ยท T: R A Fahey

Represents a stable with an excellent record at York and in sprint races. Has shown good form on quick ground and should be highly competitive at this level with a top jockey aboard.

โ‘ขP3 pick22%

Simplify (IRE)

J: P J McDonald ยท T: A M Balding

A consistent performer for a top yard, often running well fresh. His form suggests he can pick up a minor placing in a competitive Listed race of this nature.

Model confidence: 38% ยท capped at 50% for racing's structural variance

Full Racecard (14 runners)

#DrawHorse
12Aspect Island
25Black Star Boy (IRE)
33Boston Dan (IRE)
47Dickensian
511Exclamation (IRE)
610Manatee Mehmas (IRE)
79Revival Power (IRE)
84Palmeira
98โ‘ขSimplify (IRE)
101Temple Of Athena
116Wor Faayth (IRE)
01Tropical Storm
02โ‘ Big Evs (IRE)
09โ‘กGreat State

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€ขGoing Preference: 'GOOD, Good to firm in places' will favour horses with proven form on quicker surfaces.
  • โ€ขCourse & Distance Suitability: York's flat, fast 5f track demands early speed and stamina.
  • โ€ขClass of Race: Listed status attracts quality sprinters, requiring proven ability at this level or potential for progression.
  • โ€ขTrainer & Jockey Form: Key stables and riders often target these Listed races, indicating readiness.
  • โ€ขRecent Form & Fitness: Assessing horses returning from a break or those with recent strong performances.

Risk Assessment

Variance levelmedium
  • โ€ขCompetitive field of 14 runners, increasing chances of traffic and a tight finish.
  • โ€ขSprint races are inherently unpredictable with minimal margin for error.
  • โ€ขSeveral horses returning from a break, fitness levels could vary significantly.
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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.