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Daily Lay Picks Results Review: 22 August 2026

Result data updated through 1 September 2026 · Published 23 August 2026 · Article updated 23 August 2026

Day summary

Published picks
19
Settled
18
Lay wins
13
Lay losses
5
Voids / non-runners
1
Strike rate
72.2%

Quick answer

The published record for 22 August 2026 contains 19 picks. 18 lays settled: 13 lay wins and 5 lay losses. 1 pick was void or a non-runner.

The settled strike rate is 72.2%. 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.

13:34 · Newmarket

Walkin On The Moon (IRE)

Nags Head Cutting British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
5.10
Winner
Great Balls O'Fire
Horse result
5th of 6

What worked

Walkin On The Moon raced handily but was pushed along over two furlongs out and weakened from over a furlong out, finishing fifth.

What to watch

He stayed in touch early, but had no extra when the race quickened.

14:05 · Chester

Rhoscolyn

Virgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
6.00
Winner
Whip Cracker
Horse result
13th of 13

What worked

Rhoscolyn raced in midfield, came under pressure over two furlongs out and faded badly from over a furlong out, finishing last.

What to watch

He was keen early, but never recovered once the pressure increased.

14:30 · Newton Abbot

Hardy Buck (IRE)

Happy 80th Birthday John Lane Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
9.80
Winner
My Girl Katie
Horse result
2nd of 6

What worked

Hardy Buck set a strong pace and led until the last, where an awkward landing left him unable to match My Girl Katie's run-in finish.

What to watch

He was a serious threat for most of the race and still finished a clear second.

14:35 · Killarney

Tedworth (IRE)

Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (0-100)

Outcome
NON-RUNNER
Recommended lay
8.00
Winner
not recorded
Horse result
non-runner (withdrawn on veterinary advice)
Result note
Late non-runner.

What happened

Tedworth was withdrawn on veterinary advice and did not take part.

What to watch

The selection is retained in the published count but excluded from the settled strike rate.

14:44 · Newmarket

Royal Bodyguard (IRE)

Hargreaves Services PLC Handicap

Outcome
LAY LOST
Recommended lay
4.40
Winner
Royal Bodyguard (IRE)
Horse result
1st of 7

What went wrong

Royal Bodyguard travelled behind the leaders, moved into contention two furlongs out and led a furlong from home before keeping on well.

What to watch

He won by one and a half lengths and was firmly in control late on.

15:10 · Killarney

Hees Dynamite (IRE)

Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
9.00
Winner
Londonofficecallin
Horse result
5th of 14

What worked

Hees Dynamite lost ground before halfway, made some progress after three out but could not land a serious late challenge and finished fifth.

What to watch

He recovered a few places late, although the leaders were already beyond reach.

15:40 · Newton Abbot

Uncle Remus

Torbay Weekly Handicap Hurdle

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
9.20
Winner
Son Of Hypnos (IRE)
Horse result
pulled up (10 ran)

What worked

Uncle Remus made an early mistake, was struggling three out and was pulled up before the second-last hurdle.

What to watch

He raced near the front early but dropped away well before the finish.

16:18 · Redcar

Dontlookanyfurther (IRE)

Every Race Live On Racing TV EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Outcome
LAY LOST
Recommended lay
9.80
Winner
Dontlookanyfurther (IRE)
Horse result
1st of 12

What went wrong

Dontlookanyfurther raced prominently, took the lead over a furlong out and kept on strongly to win comfortably.

What to watch

The horse settled the race cleanly once in front and never looked in danger late on.

16:20 · Killarney

Yoradreamer

Old Market Lane Traders Novice Chase

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
9.20
Winner
Butch Cassidy
Horse result
3rd of 4

What worked

Yoradreamer tracked the leader before losing second approaching three out and could only stay on at one pace into third.

What to watch

Only four horses ran, but he made no impression on the first two late on.

16:50 · Redcar

Amantha (IRE)

Watch Racing TV Now Selling Stakes

Outcome
LAY LOST
Recommended lay
4.90
Winner
Amantha (IRE)
Horse result
1st of 11

What went wrong

Amantha improved from midfield over two furlongs out, led over a furlong from home and kept on well to win.

What to watch

Her move through the race was smooth and the opposition could not close her down.

16:52 · Newton Abbot

Mojito Des Mottes (FR)

Sun Racing Summer Jumps Championship Handicap Hurdle

Outcome
LAY LOST
Recommended lay
8.00
Winner
Mojito Des Mottes (FR)
Horse result
1st of 5

What went wrong

Mojito Des Mottes travelled strongly from the rear, led and went clear before the last, then won easily under a hands-and-heels ride.

What to watch

This was the day's most decisive lay loss, with the winner clearly superior late on.

17:04 · Newmarket

Maelstrom

Polhill Cutting Handicap

Outcome
LAY LOST
Recommended lay
7.00
Winner
Maelstrom
Horse result
1st of 7

What went wrong

Maelstrom came from the rear, made steady headway over a furlong out and led close home to edge a tight finish.

What to watch

The winning margin was narrow, but his late run was strong enough to overturn the lay.

17:10 · Lingfield

Moonrunner

Pink Lady Find Your Fizz Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
8.00
Winner
Orchard
Horse result
4th of 9

What worked

Moonrunner came from the rear and ran on inside the final furlong, but could only reach fourth behind Orchard.

What to watch

He finished with some purpose, although he never got into a winning position.

17:25 · Redcar

Kaleido

Marske Fabrications And Engineering Handicap

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
11.00
Winner
Rajapour (IRE)
Horse result
7th of 10

What worked

Kaleido raced in midfield, met brief trouble under two furlongs out and never got close enough to challenge, finishing seventh.

What to watch

The short-of-room moment did not help, but he was never on terms afterwards.

17:40 · Lingfield

Amalou

North Downs Hospital Handicap

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
7.00
Winner
Lady Of Clover (IRE)
Horse result
8th of 9

What worked

Amalou was always at the rear and never threatened as Lady Of Clover drew clear.

What to watch

There was no meaningful late response, making this one of the clearer results.

18:30 · Redcar

Chesneys Charm

Bakers Tailoring Handicap (Div 2)

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
7.80
Winner
Cosmos Raj
Horse result
3rd of 8

What worked

Chesneys Charm was held up, found room late and ran on well to take third, but Cosmos Raj had already made all.

What to watch

He finished positively and was one of the stronger-performing successful lays.

19:15 · Lingfield

Madame De Sevigne (IRE)

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
4.10
Winner
Timely Affair
Horse result
4th of 6

What worked

Madame De Sevigne started awkwardly, improved on the inside from two furlongs out and stayed on at one pace into fourth.

What to watch

She made some ground but never looked likely to catch the winner.

19:30 · Redcar

Irish Nectar

Market Cross Jewellers Handicap (Div 2)

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
5.40
Winner
Come On Over (IRE)
Horse result
4th of 8

What worked

Irish Nectar was slowly away, made only modest headway inside the final furlong and had no extra near the finish, taking fourth.

What to watch

The slow start left him poorly placed and he never became a serious threat.

19:45 · Lingfield

Dreambird Dolly

Follow AtTheRaces On X Handicap

Outcome
LAY WON
Recommended lay
9.80
Winner
What A Tahoo (IRE)
Horse result
4th of 8

What worked

Dreambird Dolly chased the leaders but was already held after being pushed along two furlongs out and finished fourth.

What to watch

She stayed close enough to the pace early, but found no finishing response.

What we learned / things to watch

Several successful lays were beaten decisively, but Hardy Buck showed why the finishing position alone does not tell the whole story: he led for most of the race before My Girl Katie went clear after the last.

The losing selections all produced a clear winning effort. Dontlookanyfurther and Amantha took control over a furlong out, Royal Bodyguard kept on strongly, Mojito Des Mottes won easily and Maelstrom arrived late to edge a close finish.

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