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Race by Race

LLaMa’s 1-2-3-4 for every race she’s ever written on — graded pick by pick, straight from the Racing API. Nothing edited, nothing hidden.

223 Races graded
58 · 26.6% Winners called (Slot 1)
141 · 64.7% Any of 4 came 1st
53.3% Pick-level frame rate
13 Perfect 1-2-3-4 in frame
  1. Sat 22 Aug 2026 · 16:45

    York · Julia Graves Roses Stakes (Listed Race)

    LLaMa’s predicted 1-2-3-4 — with the actual result tagged on.

    Winner called 3/4 in frame · Winner
    1. 🥇
      Predicted 1st

      Sale Shark

      6/1

      Oisin Murphy at 21% takes the ride at 6/1 — the highest-strike-rate jockey pairing in the field. A genuine pace from the front-runners sets up a Murphy-delivered finish perfectly.

      Nailed it · Finished 1st
    2. 🥈
      Predicted 2nd

      Dubai Champion

      5/1

      Ryan Moore at 27% on a horse showing 4312 progressive form; prominent position suits the pace shape and he has the class trajectory to run out the main danger.

      Missed — Finished 11th
    3. 🥉
      Predicted 3rd

      Adonius

      2/1

      The market has backed him hard and the form is consistent, but Menzies at 0-from-11 in 14 days is too big a red flag to ignore — place money only.

      Placed — Finished 2nd
    4. 4
      Predicted 4th

      Hickory Lad

      11/1

      Second in the deterministic model on speed and form signals; the 11/1 reflects a yard running at 12% in recent days and a form line with an 8 at the end that needs explaining away.

      Placed — Finished 3rd
  2. Sat 22 Aug 2026 · 16:10

    York · Sky Bet Constantine Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

    LLaMa’s predicted 1-2-3-4 — with the actual result tagged on.

    Winner placed 2/4 in frame
    1. 🥇
      Predicted 1st

      Dance In The Storm

      9/4

      Backed into 9/4, Murphy booked, Balding at 17% — won last time out at positive distance fit. Every meaningful signal points here.

      Placed — Finished 4th
    2. 🥈
      Predicted 2nd

      Air Force One

      11/2

      Form reads 105331 — three consecutive placed efforts, consistent at this class, Geoff Oldroyd's yard running at 25% from just four runners.

      Missed — Finished 8th
    3. 🥉
      Predicted 3rd

      Evening Saigon

      12/1

      Model scores form and speed positively; James Doyle at 18% strike rate adds jockey confidence, and the 0-1271 string shows a winner capable of running into the places.

      Missed — Finished 5th
    4. 4
      Predicted 4th

      Far Above Dream

      11/1

      James Owen's yard firing at 17%, form includes a recent win, and the +0.3 going signal from the model suggests conditions will suit at a fair price.

      Placed — Finished 2nd
  3. Sat 22 Aug 2026 · 15:35

    York · Sky Bet Ebor Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBplus Race)

    LLaMa’s predicted 1-2-3-4 — with the actual result tagged on.

    Missed the frame 1/4 in frame
    1. 🥇
      Predicted 1st

      Love Me Tender

      9/2

      Model's top score of 7.90 underpinned by Mullins yard at 31%, Buick at 20%, and a form string of 114. The market move confirms what the data already shows.

      Missed — Finished 10th
    2. 🥈
      Predicted 2nd

      Hopewell Rock

      8/1

      A confirmed steamer today, Boughey's yard is firing at 25%, and a last-run win off near-identical weight makes this the clearest danger to the favourite.

      Nailed it · Finished 2nd
    3. 🥉
      Predicted 3rd

      Emit

      11/2

      Ryan Moore at 27% career strike rate aboard a confirmed market mover — model scores Emit third at 6.32 and the Moore booking alone justifies each-way interest at 11/2.

      Missed — Finished 12th
    4. 4
      Predicted 4th

      Square Necker

      14/1

      Form reading 31-211 is the most consistent sequence of any runner below 9-0 in the weights, and Kevin Philippart De Foy's four-year-old arrives on a light 8-13.

      Missed — Finished 13th
  4. Sat 22 Aug 2026 · 15:00

    York · Sky Bet City Of York Stakes (Group 1)

    LLaMa’s predicted 1-2-3-4 — with the actual result tagged on.

    Winner called 2/4 in frame · Winner
    1. 🥇
      Predicted 1st

      Notable Speech

      3/1

      Model top-pick at 7.00, steaming into 3/1 with William Buick up and Appleby firing at 35% — three independent signals pointing at the same horse on the same day.

      Nailed it · Finished 1st
    2. 🥈
      Predicted 2nd

      Lake Forest

      11/2

      Ranked second by the model at 6.00, Haggas at 21% and Fallon at 20%, with a win last time and a 2lb weight drop keeping him very much in the mix behind the market's banker.

      Nailed it · Finished 2nd
    3. 🥉
      Predicted 3rd

      Satono Reve

      11/1

      As lone confirmed front-runner it controls tempo entirely; distance fit is positive (+) and a form line of 1223 shows it runs its race consistently without the need for cover.

      Missed — Finished 9th
    4. 4
      Predicted 4th

      Flora Of Bermuda

      11/1

      Last two starts produced a 1011 form string at 3/1 and 5/2F, Oisin Murphy at 21% strike rate — a 4lb weight drop adds appeal at a double-figure price in an open field.

      Missed — Finished 10th
  5. Sat 22 Aug 2026 · 14:25

    York · Sky Bet Melrose Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

    LLaMa’s predicted 1-2-3-4 — with the actual result tagged on.

    Missed the frame 0/4 in frame
    1. 🥇
      Predicted 1st

      Limestone

      9/2

      Model-top at 7.93 with the field's strongest speed score, a steaming market, Ryan Moore booked, and three wins from his last four completed starts. The case is comprehensive.

      Missed — Finished 5th
    2. 🥈
      Predicted 2nd

      Mythical Bay

      7/1

      Progressive form string of -12311, Oisin Murphy at 21%, and Balding's 17% yard makes her the likeliest chaser — but she concedes 13lb to Limestone at today's weights.

      Missed — Finished 9th
    3. 🥉
      Predicted 3rd

      Into The Light

      15/2

      Appleby's 35% strike rate is the hottest yard figure on the sheet and Buick at 20% gives Into The Light a powerful team; the drift from favouritism is the only hesitation.

      Missed — Finished 15th
    4. 4
      Predicted 4th

      My Ballyquinn

      33/1

      A 16lb weight drop and a notable market move to 33/1 are real signals even at O'Meara's modest 12% strike rate — this is the value outsider with a genuine tell.

      Missed — Finished 12th
  6. Sat 22 Aug 2026 · 13:50

    York · Sky Bet Strensall Stakes (Group 3)

    LLaMa’s predicted 1-2-3-4 — with the actual result tagged on.

    Winner called 3/4 in frame · Winner
    1. 🥇
      Predicted 1st

      Archivist

      11/1

      Five-pound weight drop, live steamer, form string closing on a win at this class — the market is moving toward him for a reason and the pace setup suits a hold-up profile.

      Nailed it · Finished 1st
    2. 🥈
      Predicted 2nd

      Damysus

      3/1

      Model top-pick, Gosden yard in form at 25%, Doyle booked — but topweight on Good to Soft with a two-pound rise asks questions the 3/1 price doesn't fully compensate.

      Placed — Finished 4th
    3. 🥉
      Predicted 3rd

      Persica

      7/1

      Won at 1/1F last time making all — dictating from the front in a strong-run race is a real asset, and the model's +0.5 form driver reflects a horse in career-best form.

      Nailed it · Finished 3rd
    4. 4
      Predicted 4th

      Geryon

      7/2

      Three-year-old allowance, consistent form string closing 4-4-1-2, distance fits — if the pace collapses late, Gary Carroll's hold-up ride catches the principals.

      Missed — Finished 5th
  7. Fri 21 Aug 2026 · 17:20

    York · Sky Bet EBF Fillies' Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race)

    LLaMa’s predicted 1-2-3-4 — with the actual result tagged on.

    Winner called 3/4 in frame · Winner
    1. 🥇
      Predicted 1st

      Silver Lake

      9/4

      Market steamer, back-to-back wins at 4/5F last time, Haggas firing at 21%, and 9lb lighter than main rival Lady Dora Mae — the pace duel up front sets this up for a hold-up finish…

      Nailed it · Finished 1st
    2. 🥈
      Predicted 2nd

      Lady Dora Mae

      4/1

      Ryan Moore, Boughey at 29%, consistent form with five placings in six — she'll be involved but gives away too much weight to Silver Lake at this level.

      Missed — Finished 9th
    3. 🥉
      Predicted 3rd

      Dream Camp

      9/1

      10lb drop in weight from last run, Andrew Balding at 17%, and a win on the board at this trip — capable of sneaking third at 9/1 if the pace collapse benefits runners coming wide.

      Nailed it · Finished 3rd
    4. 4
      Predicted 4th

      Pendella

      9/1

      Won last time out at 11/10F, K.R. Burke's yard at 23% — step up in class is steep but the form is recent and the weight concession from the top makes the price worth noting.

      Placed — Finished 2nd
  8. Fri 21 Aug 2026 · 16:45

    York · British Stallion Studs EBF Convivial Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

    LLaMa’s predicted 1-2-3-4 — with the actual result tagged on.

    Missed the frame 0/4 in frame
    1. 🥇
      Predicted 1st

      Oklahoma

      6/4

      Beaten favourite twice-placed form, O'Brien yard at 23% strike rate, Ryan Moore at 27% — the three strongest converging signals in the race.

      Missed — Finished 7th
    2. 🥈
      Predicted 2nd

      Lancaster Tower

      2/1

      Debut third as 5/6 favourite screams unlucky at the trip or pace; Gosden yard at 23% and Buick booked confirm this one is expected to go close.

      Missed — Finished 8th
    3. 🥉
      Predicted 3rd

      Launch Sequence

      5/1

      Two consecutive thirds at the same class level with a 23% trainer yard; the +5lb weight rise is the one credible reason it doesn't win.

      Missed — Finished 6th
    4. 4
      Predicted 4th

      Speyside

      12/1

      A debut third that came at 40/1 is a significant positive signal; Hugo Palmer's yard is quiet but Oisin Murphy at 21% gives this one a finishing kick.

      Missed — Finished 11th
  9. Fri 21 Aug 2026 · 16:10

    York · Assured Data Protection Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

    LLaMa’s predicted 1-2-3-4 — with the actual result tagged on.

    Winner called 2/4 in frame · Winner
    1. 🥇
      Predicted 1st

      Plage De Havre

      9/1

      Model-top at 6.48 with the sharpest market move in the field; confirmed distance fit, Balding yard at 17% strike rate, and McDonald booked with clear intent at 9/1.

      Nailed it · Finished 1st
    2. 🥈
      Predicted 2nd

      Primo Lara

      5/1

      Two wins on the bounce, the hottest trainer in the race at 24%, and a 17lb weight relief make Primo Lara the most dangerous horse to Plage De Havre at 5/1.

      Placed — Finished 4th
    3. 🥉
      Predicted 3rd

      Explode

      16/1

      Back-to-back wins, 10lb off his back, and William Buick aboard at 20% career strike rate — six days' turnaround is aggressive but Buick does not take weak rides at 16/1.

      Missed — Finished 15th
    4. 4
      Predicted 4th

      Master Vintner

      12/1

      Three runs reading 2-2-1 at the business end of his card with Ralph Beckett's yard firing at 21%; 1lb weight relief and confirmed distance suitability make him the each-way each-w…

      Missed — Finished 10th
  10. Fri 21 Aug 2026 · 15:35

    York · Coolmore City Of Troy Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1)

    LLaMa’s predicted 1-2-3-4 — with the actual result tagged on.

    Winner called 1/4 in frame · Winner
    1. 🥇
      Predicted 1st

      Bacio

      10/3

      Form string 121-11 produces the highest form driver in the field (+1.1); the class rise is minimal (↑1) and Ward's operation targets these moments precisely.

      Nailed it · Finished 1st
    2. 🥈
      Predicted 2nd

      Mission Central

      8/1

      Form 0-1117 with a recent Group-level placed run and Ryan Moore at 27% career strike rate makes this the hardest horse to dismiss behind Bacio.

      Missed — Finished 16th
    3. 🥉
      Predicted 3rd

      Cover Up

      14/1

      A Crisford yard operating at 31% strike rate and a 7/1 win last time out in the form string; Buick at 20% makes this the each-way value in the field.

      Missed — Finished 9th
    4. 4
      Predicted 4th

      Night Raider

      10/1

      The Burke yard is running at 23% over 14 days and Doyle at 18% is a quality booking; form 0-1100 shows two consecutive wins before a blank last run.

      Missed — Finished 6th