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Daily Racing Ratings | Friday 18 September 2026

Ayr · Newbury · Wolverhampton (A.W)

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Sep 18, 2026
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Starting 1st September 2026, we are going to simplify our presentation and ask Archimedes the Arthritic Intelligence machine to make six selections based on its vast knowledge of the interweb, water polo, racing, and the mysteries of organised religion. We wish humanity well.

The rest of the ratings are based on a mix of various data points, and their performance and/or reliability can be seen in the accompanying stats. Of course they won’t all win or be placed - but at least you have a fighting chance of narrowing the search for your holiday money.


Yesterday’s results:

  • Willolarupi (IRE) — Southwell 16:50 · 2nd of 13 at 3/1F (below-5/1 win-only, no return)

  • Walsingham (IRE) — Pontefract 16:08 · 3rd of 10 at 3/1 (below-5/1 win-only, no return)

  • Midnight Thunder — Yarmouth 15:45 · 8th of 9 at 5/6F

  • Power Of Prayer (GER) — Southwell 20:30 · 7th of 9 at 5/1

  • Knicks (IRE) — Ayr 14:00 · 13th of 20 at 11/1

  • Age Of Baroque (FR) — Southwell 19:30 · 10th of 12 at 7/1

Running total for Today’s Selections (from 1 September 2026):

  • Yesterday: 6R - 0W - 0P - P&L: -14.00pts

  • Since 1 Sept: 95R - 10W - 10P - P&L: -93.17pts


TODAY’S SELECTIONS

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