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Daily Racing Ratings | Saturday 05 September 2026

Ascot · Haydock · Kempton (A.W) · Newcastle (A.W) · Thirsk

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Sep 05, 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:

  • Fondo Blanco — Haydock 13:25 · 8th of 14 at 10/1

  • Milford — Haydock 15:05 · 8th of 14 at 11/2

  • Parisiac (IRE) — Haydock 15:47 · NOT COUNTED, non-runner

  • Dream Illusion — Haydock 16:20 · 9th of 10 at 9/1

  • Arctic Thunder (IRE) — Ascot 16:48 · 6th of 13 at 11/2 (below-5/1 win-only, no return)

  • Blue Rc (IRE) — Kempton 19:24 · 10th of 13 at 14/1

  • Metaverse (IRE) — Kempton 19:24 · 13th of 13 at 33/1

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

  • Yesterday: 6R - 0W - 0P - P&L: -7.00pts (1 NOT COUNTED)

  • Since 1 Sept: 24R - 3W - 2P - P&L: -17.19pts

TODAY’S SELECTIONS

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