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Daily Lay Picks Results Review: 26 July 2026

Published 2026-07-27 · Updated 2026-07-27

Day summary

Published picks
4
Settled
4
Lay wins
4
Lay losses
0
Strike rate
100.0%

Quick answer

Lay Picks published four selections on 26 July 2026. All four settled as lay wins, giving a 100.0% strike rate for the day.

Race-by-race review

Each note starts with the published Lay Picks outcome and then adds public race context. The aim is to make the result more useful than a bare win/loss table.

14:30 · Pontefract

Albemagic

Malcolm Prescott 80th Birthday Maiden Stakes

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
6.60
Winner
Asset
Horse result
2nd of three, beaten 1½ lengths

What worked

Asset headed Albemagic approaching the final furlong, and the selected lay had no extra late, finishing second by 1½ lengths.

What to watch

Albemagic set a steady pace and remained in front until late, making this the closest call of the four selections in a three-runner race.

15:12 · Uttoxeter

King Sacre

CL Cleaning Services Ken Boulton Memorial Handicap Hurdle

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
11.00
Winner
Emerald Time
Horse result
Pulled up before two out

What worked

King Sacre was headed after the sixth hurdle, weakened before three out and was pulled up before two out, so he was no threat late on.

What to watch

He made the running through the early stages, so the lay was not immediately comfortable before his effort faded.

15:30 · Pontefract

Coolree

Trevor Woods Memorial Handicap

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
5.10
Winner
Polygram
Horse result
7th of seven, beaten 20¼ lengths

What worked

Coolree lost the lead two furlongs out, weakened quickly and lost touch in the final furlong, finishing last of seven behind Polygram.

What to watch

He led while being pressed until two furlongs from home, so he held a prominent position for much of the race despite the final margin.

16:30 · Pontefract

Percys Daydream

Pontefract And District Golf Club Ltd Handicap

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
4.40
Winner
Jez Bomb
Horse result
4th of five, beaten 9 lengths

What worked

Percys Daydream was already weakening before the late interference and finished fourth, beaten nine lengths, as Jez Bomb won going away.

What to watch

She was short of room over a furlong from home, slightly hampered inside the final furlong and eased late, which is a genuine caveat when reading the margin.

What we learned / things to watch

King Sacre and Coolree both faded soon after losing the lead, which is a useful reminder to look beyond early position and consider how strongly a horse is likely to finish.

Albemagic was the closest call in a three-runner race. Percys Daydream had some late interference, but was already weakening, so the practical lesson is to keep race shape and any genuine excuses in proportion.

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