Daily lay betting results
Daily Lay Picks Results Review: 21 August 2026
Result data updated through 1 September 2026 · Published 22 August 2026 · Article updated 22 August 2026
Day summary
- Published picks
- 7
- Settled
- 7
- Lay wins
- 6
- Lay losses
- 1
- Voids / non-runners
- 0
- Strike rate
- 85.7%
Quick answer
The published record for 21 August 2026 contains 7 picks. 7 lays settled: 6 lay wins and 1 lay loss. 0 picks were void or a non-runner.
The settled strike rate is 85.7%. It counts lay wins and lay losses only; voids, non-runners and pending results are excluded.
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.
14:25 · York
Illinois (IRE)
Weatherbys Lonsdale Cup Stakes (Group 2)
- Outcome
- LAY WON
- Recommended lay
- 8.80
- Winner
- Al Nayyir
- Horse result
- 2nd of 8
What worked
Illinois raced prominently, went past the clear leader two furlongs out and led until Al Nayyir caught him in the final 110 yards, leaving him second by one length.
What to watch
He was a genuine late threat and remained in front until close home, making this the day's closest successful lay.
15:55 · Ffos Las
Medyg
Ascona Ladies Fashion And Style Handicap
- Outcome
- LAY WON
- Recommended lay
- 9.80
- Winner
- Golden Mabel
- Horse result
- 6th of 12
What worked
Medyg raced in midfield and kept on steadily after being ridden two furlongs out, but never became involved in the finish and took sixth.
What to watch
The horse kept going rather than weakening sharply, but the response came too late to threaten the leaders.
16:56 · Kilbeggan
Puppet Master (IRE)
Curragh To Curragh Charity Cycle On 29th August Maiden Hurdle
- Outcome
- LAY LOST
- Recommended lay
- 10.50
- Winner
- Puppet Master (IRE)
- Horse result
- 1st of 13
What went wrong
Puppet Master sat in touch, made headway before two out and moved into second soon afterwards. He led narrowly on the run-in and stayed on best to win by half a length.
What to watch
Runner-up Kimi De Mai made a mistake at the last, but Puppet Master still had to go past and find enough to hold on close home.
17:02 · Ffos Las
Saxophonic
Ascona Ladies Race Day Elegance Handicap
- Outcome
- LAY WON
- Recommended lay
- 8.00
- Winner
- Dream Of Ithaca
- Horse result
- 4th of 10
What worked
Saxophonic raced in midfield, was switched right two furlongs out and stayed on inside the final furlong, but was never close enough to challenge and finished fourth.
What to watch
The horse finished willingly and was nearest at the line, although the winning chance had already gone.
18:50 · Killarney
Sancerre Rock (IRE)
T1 Healthcare Handicap
- Outcome
- LAY WON
- Recommended lay
- 10.50
- Winner
- Only One Scobie
- Horse result
- 8th of 9
What worked
Sancerre Rock was always towards the rear and never became a factor, finishing eighth as Only One Scobie made virtually all.
What to watch
The 50/1 winner made the race less predictable, but Sancerre Rock offered no serious challenge.
19:45 · Hamilton
Lord Bertie (FR)
Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap (Div 2)
- Outcome
- LAY WON
- Recommended lay
- 7.00
- Winner
- City Captain
- Horse result
- 10th of 10
What worked
Lord Bertie was slowly away, raced in the rear half and gave no response when ridden two furlongs out, finishing last behind City Captain.
What to watch
The slow start put him on the back foot, but he did not make any progress when asked to improve.
20:15 · Hamilton
Impressor (IRE)
Hemmings Homes 10th Anniversary Handicap
- Outcome
- LAY WON
- Recommended lay
- 9.80
- Winner
- Thistle Nil
- Horse result
- 8th of 10
What worked
Impressor raced in midfield but hung left and weakened after being pushed along two furlongs out, finishing eighth without threatening the winner.
What to watch
The first four were separated by less than a length, but Impressor was already weakening before that close finish developed.
What we learned / things to watch
The strongest results were the runners who failed to get involved: Medyg, Sancerre Rock, Lord Bertie and Impressor all finished well away from the winner.
Illinois shows why late-race position still matters. He led inside the final two furlongs and was only caught close home, so similar front-running threats need careful checking.
Puppet Master found more than his recent form suggested, moving into contention before the last and staying on best. Previous high-level ability remains worth extra attention when a horse switches to hurdles.
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