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Daily Lay Picks Results Review: 31 July 2026

Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

Day summary

Published picks
13
Settled
13
Lay wins
10
Lay losses
3
Voids / non-runners
0
Strike rate
76.9%

Quick answer

Lay Picks published 13 selections on 31 July 2026. All 13 settled, with 10 lay wins and three lay losses for a 76.9% strike rate.

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.

14:10 · Newcastle

Rogers Dream

Kids Eat For £1 Classified Stakes

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
5.40
Winner
Wicklow Way
Horse result
3rd of 10

What worked

Rogers Dream was held up close to the leaders and made an effort over two furlongs out, but could not get near Wicklow Way and kept on for third.

What to watch

Rogers Dream raced keenly early but still kept on, so this was not a complete fade.

15:10 · Wolverhampton

Inside Story (IRE)

Call 01902 390016 Fillies’ Handicap

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
7.40
Winner
Carnival Of Light
Horse result
2nd of nine, beaten a neck

What worked

Inside Story came wide from midfield, took second inside the final furlong and closed on Carnival Of Light, but the winner held on by a neck.

What to watch

Inside Story was still gaining at the finish, making this one of the day's closest lay wins.

16:30 · Newcastle

Wish This

QuinnBet Extra Place Handicap - Division 1

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
7.80
Winner
Jamaican Storm
Horse result
2nd of 10, beaten ¾ length

What worked

Wish This led over two furlongs out but hung right under pressure and was caught by Jamaican Storm inside the final furlong.

What to watch

Wish This led late and kept on after being headed, finishing only three-quarters of a length behind.

17:40 · Newcastle

Asadjumeirah

Harry Potter Droneart Show Classified Stakes

Outcome
LAY LOST
Recommended lay
9.00
Winner
Asadjumeirah
Horse result
Won by 1 length

What went wrong

Asadjumeirah came from midfield, switched left and made strong headway over a furlong out before taking the lead in the final 50 yards.

What to watch

The winning move came late, but Asadjumeirah finished decisively once in the clear.

17:45 · Musselburgh

Mr Withington (FR)

Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity Handicap

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
7.60
Winner
Sophiesticate
Horse result
4th of 10

What worked

Mr Withington made progress from midfield after switching left over two furlongs out, but could only keep on at the same pace and finished fourth.

What to watch

Mr Withington was denied a clear run three furlongs out, which complicated the result.

18:08 · Bath

Crimson Blaze

British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
9.40
Winner
Havana Gift
Horse result
6th of seven

What worked

Crimson Blaze raced in second after jumping left and pulling hard, then weakened quickly near the finish to come home sixth behind Havana Gift.

What to watch

Crimson Blaze was badly hampered inside the final furlong and had to take evasive action.

18:50 · Musselburgh

Boutblummintime (IRE)

Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes Nursery

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
5.30
Winner
Bluestone Lady
Horse result
4th of seven

What worked

Boutblummintime chased the leader and went in front three furlongs out, but was headed two furlongs from home and weakened inside the final furlong.

What to watch

Boutblummintime did lead briefly, so the lay was not secure until the late weakening.

19:00 · Newmarket

Blue Samuna (IRE)

Zyn Pole Position Handicap

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
10.50
Winner
Spring Bloom
Horse result
8th of 10

What worked

Blue Samuna was always at the rear and never became a serious threat, finishing eighth behind Spring Bloom.

What to watch

The published race comment offered no obvious excuse, making this one of the day's more straightforward results.

19:18 · Bath

Elmfield (IRE)

Restricted Novice Stakes

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
8.00
Winner
Honky Tonk Girl
Horse result
3rd of six

What worked

Elmfield led early but was headed over a furlong out, weakened and then plugged on at the same pace to finish third behind Honky Tonk Girl.

What to watch

Elmfield had the run of the race in front for much of the contest before fading.

19:25 · Musselburgh

Francisco's Piece

Bernard Hunter Metal Recycling Handicap

Outcome
LAY LOST
Recommended lay
8.00
Winner
Francisco's Piece
Horse result
Won by a neck

What went wrong

Francisco's Piece chased the leader, moved in front over a furlong out and kept finding enough when challenged to win by a neck.

What to watch

The post-race comment recorded a nosebleed, although Francisco's Piece had already held the late challenge.

19:48 · Bath

Nordic Glory (IRE)

Bath Handicap

Outcome
LAY LOST
Recommended lay
8.20
Winner
Nordic Glory
Horse result
Won by ½ length

What went wrong

Nordic Glory raced keenly in touch, moved into the lead over a furlong out and kept on well, always holding the runner-up near the finish.

What to watch

This was a five-runner race, leaving less room for a weak link once Nordic Glory moved into contention.

20:02 · Newmarket

Huggable

Zyn Frontrunner Finish Fillies’ Handicap

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
7.20
Winner
Society Girl
Horse result
4th of five

What worked

Huggable chased Society Girl but lost second over a furlong out and weakened inside the final furlong, finishing fourth.

What to watch

Huggable raced close to the winner early before the late effort faded.

20:25 · Musselburgh

Arrange (IRE)

Lens Self Storage Handicap

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
5.60
Winner
Inappropriate
Horse result
2nd of seven, beaten ¾ length

What worked

Arrange came from the rear to chase Inappropriate over a furlong out and forced a sustained duel, but was always held near the finish.

What to watch

Arrange remained a serious threat throughout the final furlong and was beaten only three-quarters of a length.

What we learned / things to watch

Inside Story, Wish This and Arrange all finished second, so those were the main reminders that a lay win can still involve a close finish.

The three losing selections all produced a sustained late effort. Extra attention to runners likely to race prominently or finish strongly remains the practical lesson from the day.

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