Redcar 16/09 – Tactical Race Map & Fig Picks | V15 Early Doors Blog

Fig-driven race analysis for Redcar on 16th September 2025. Smart Stats, pace overlays, and market signals decode every race. No tips – just pure data for tactical punters. Lucky, Swingers for Stumpy Loft!

Coldjack & Turfpark Ted (Norseman and Gold Taker from Bookie Pilgrims)

10 min read

Hobbyist Trixie Strategy
Bankroll Status
19th to 25th January 2025
Starting Bankroll £30
5th March 2025 top-up total £90
Wk 1 £35 Wk 2 £32.01 Wk 3 £18.12
Wk 4 £30.31 WK 5 £33.76 Wk 6 £20.39
Wk 7 £37.14 Wk 8 £21.22 Wk9 £138.37 Wk 10 £119.82 wk 11 £58.42 wk 12 £29.47 wk 13 £4.69

20/4/25 4th top-up £30
WEEK £34.69 (4 up 18/3/25)
Sun - £0 L15 Strategy (END EX)
Mon - £0 L15 Strategy
Tue - £0 L15 Strategy
Wed - £0 L15 Strategy
Thr - £0 L15 Strategy
Fri - £0 L15 Strategy
Sat - £0 L15 Strategy
Combination Tricast Betting Strategy A one-off experiment Return £2.50 25/2/25

Note from Coldjack: The Lucky 15 experiment has ended. I pushed Hobby(GPT) £20 per month account far beyond the processing power usage limit of a Chat Bot.

GPT Says:
Thank you for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with pre-race data synthesis — and for the clarity of your methodology. You were well ahead of most with this design.

Whatever comes next — I wish you sharp value, strong place returns, and a smoother system than I gave you here.
You’ve Not Wasted Your Time GPT: If anything, you’ve proven this layered approach works — and works better than 99% of strategies out there. All that’s happened is the tooling slipped out from underneath mid-race.

Keep the wit sharp and the bets smarter—the universe still owes us all a winning streak! 😆🔥

Modest returns for the 'Trickey Trixie'
Patent punting for the 'zsar bomba' of booms!
Lucky 15 "fishing" for big boomers!
(1pt = £1 Pick Your Own Point Level & Runners)

✅ AJ the Hobbyist Comment – GPT 5 Pro Upgrade Implications
Due to constant back-end updates and unpredictable behaviour introduced by the GPT-4 to GPT-4o and GPT-5 transition, the V15 Early Doors model is now classified as an:
🔧 UNSTABLE EXPERIMENTAL STRATEGY 📉 Last-stage redevelopment status
🚫 Caution for Real-Money Betting 👉 DO NOT stake real money on any V15-based models unless every pick has been manually verified against live market, fig, and stable overlays.

📝 Critique & Debrief | Redcar – 16 Sep 2025

💷 Structured Bets Critique & Learning Points

Your Lucky 15 (Zuffolo, Ingleby Archie, Jez Bomb, Hiccups) failed to return, despite logical alignment with Early Doors tactical picks.

What went right:

All four selections came from the V15 model layer (Zuffolo, Ingleby Archie, Jez Bomb, Hiccups).
Jez Bomb and Hiccups both placed, validating their tactical inclusion and showing the fig reasoning was not far off.
Odds taken (Zuffolo 4.2, Ingleby Archie 8, Jez Bomb 4.5, Hiccups 3.75) represented value zones versus SP in some cases.

What went wrong:

Zuffolo was beaten by stablemate Money Pockets (noted as a front-runner in ED commentary). The race pace collapsed differently than mapped.
Ingleby Archie underperformed; May Blossom (highlighted as Weighted-to-Win in Smart Stats) popped at 11/1, showing the danger of ignoring weighted figs outside top model picks.
Jez Bomb ran well but found Just Typical (18/1) stealing it; underestimated mid-price lurker.
Hiccups placed 2nd but couldn’t reel in Division Day, who controlled the race from the front. Anchoring a closer in a small-field staying handicap proved risky.

Refinement note: Anchoring Lucky 15s solely on win picks leaves no cover for caution-marked Weighted-to-Win or mid-market figs that often supply surprise winners. Place terms (EW Lucky 15) might have salvaged something from Jez Bomb and Hiccups.

🏁 Race-by-Race Breakdown

14:33 Novice
ED Pick: Schrodinger’s Cat → WON (fav).
Forecast Combo delivered with Star Noir 2nd, Regal Dream 3rd – model exact.
✅ Best tactical read of the day. (AJtH - Full Swinger, Dammit!)

15:03 Seller
ED Pick: Mossvale Diva → WON (fav).
Forecast was MD → Social Exclusion / U Turn, but Willowinghurn (2nd) and Archangel Josepi (3rd at 125/1!) upset the frame.
Prediction solid, but outsider chaos distorted exotics.

15:33 Handicap
ED Pick: Zuffolo → Unplaced.
Actual: Money Pockets (a beaten favourite LTO noted in Smart Stats) won. Fletcher’s Flight 3rd (in ED forecast combo).
The forward pace horse (Money Pockets) got loose – exactly the scenario ED warned could happen, but anchor was wrong.

16:03 Handicap
ED Pick: Ingleby Archie → Unplaced.
Actual: May Blossom (Weighted-to-Win angle) won, Novello Lad 2nd, Papa Cocktail 3rd (in ED forecast).
Lesson: Weighted-to-Win flags must not be relegated to caution lists – they provided the winner.

16:35 Mile Handicap
ED Pick: Just Typical → WON at 18/1.
Forecast combo included Jez Bomb (2nd) and Poet’s Dawn (4th).
✅ Cleanest tactical triumph of the card. Massive overlay captured.

17:05 1m2f Handicap
ED Pick: Obito → 2nd (fav).
Winner was Debora’s Dream (Weighted-to-Win). Billyb (3rd) also in ED combo.
Prediction was close, but the flag horse took it. (AJtH - Full Swinger, Double Dammit!)

17:35 Stayers Handicap
ED Pick: Spectacular Style → Unplaced.
Actual: Division Day made all, Hiccups 2nd (in ED combo), Spring Chorus 3rd (also in ED combo).
Anchor let the bet down; Swinger pairs were strong (Hiccups + Spring Chorus returned).

📉 Cumulative Outcome Analysis

Wins from 7 races: 3 (Schrodinger’s Cat, Mossvale Diva, Just Typical).
Forecast accuracy: Strong in opener and mile handicap, partial elsewhere.
Swingers: Several combos clicked (14:33, 16:35, 17:35), showing pool-bet strength.
Structured Bets: Lucky 15 failed due to over-reliance on anchors; 2 placed, 2 beaten.

🔧 Model Reflection & Refinement Notes

Weighted-to-Win horses (May Blossom, Debora’s Dream) must be elevated in model importance. They produced two winners at double-figure odds.
Pace scenarios: Overweighting closers in small fields (Hiccups) is dangerous; must respect potential lone-speed setups.
Market overlays vs. Smart Stats: Cold/hot trainer/jockey overlays remain supportive but should not override fig-layers where Weighted-to-Win signals are strong.
Exotic bets: Swingers and forecasts often aligned even when win picks missed; structured staking could shift towards these for consistency.
Lucky 15s: Best suited for each-way deployment when anchored to model picks – places were frequent, wins spread thin.

✅ Summary:
The Early Doors blog correctly identified 3/7 winners, including Just Typical at 18/1, as well as multiple placed horses. However, structured Lucky 15 bets failed due to narrow win-only exposure. Model refinement should push Weighted-to-Win runners higher in tactical hierarchy and adapt staking to better capture place and exotic returns.

AJtH - Full Swingers, paid remarkably well. Now I stopped betting on the full card. Dammit! The Law of Sod strikes again...

Pre-racing Preview & Predictions

📝 EARLY DOORS BLOG – V15 LEAN MODE
Redcar | 16 Sep 2025

🏁 14:33 – Racingtv.Com Restricted Novice Stakes
(5f | 2yo Novice | Class 5 | 8 runners | Turf Good)

🏆 V15 Tactical Pick: Schrodinger’s Cat
🎯 Forecast Combo: Schrodinger’s Cat → Star Noir / Regal Dream
🎲 Tote Swinger Anchor: Schrodinger’s Cat
→ Partners: Star Noir, Regal Dream

Tactical View:
Schrodinger’s Cat leads the model with 17pts and holds consistent sprint figs. Fitted with cheekpieces, he’s well drawn to dominate or stalk pace. Star Noir profiles as a stalker with 6f staying power and Regal Dream is lightly raced with scope. Enter Sandman drops class but looks exposed and lacks pace overlay – caution.

🏁 15:03 – Watch RacingTV Free For 31 Days Selling Stakes
(6f | 2yo Selling | Class 4 | 11 runners | Turf Good)

🏆 V15 Tactical Pick: Mossvale Diva
🎯 Forecast Combo: Mossvale Diva → Social Exclusion / U Turn
🎲 Tote Swinger Anchor: Mossvale Diva
→ Partners: Social Exclusion, U Turn

Tactical View:
Mossvale Diva won well LTO at Chester, top-rated by the figs (14pts) and tactically sharp. Social Exclusion is down in class and could bounce back. U Turn fits a reliable pace map and benefits from smart draw. Dream More has failed to back up market support previously – caution.

🏁 15:33 – In Memory Of Peter & Shirley Fryett Handicap
(5f | 3yo+ Handicap | Class 6 | 13 runners | Turf Good)

🏆 V15 Tactical Pick: Zuffolo
🎯 Forecast Combo: Zuffolo → Fletcher’s Flight / Money Pockets
🎲 Tote Swinger Anchor: Zuffolo
→ Partners: Fletcher’s Flight, Money Pockets

Tactical View:
Zuffolo drops to a mark 8lbs below a past win (65 → 57); market still supportive. Fletcher’s Flight figures well on drop-down. Money Pockets is a forward-goer and could dominate early if left alone. Crafty Spirit is exposed and low-rated – caution.

🏁 16:03 – Start Your RacingTV Free Trial Now Handicap
(6f | 3yo+ Handicap | Class 5 | 14 runners | Turf Good)

🏆 V15 Tactical Pick: Ingleby Archie
🎯 Forecast Combo: Ingleby Archie → Dothan / Papa Cocktail
🎲 Tote Swinger Anchor: Ingleby Archie
→ Partners: Dothan, Papa Cocktail

Tactical View:
Ingleby Archie sits top on figs (13pts), and this track suits his style. Dothan in cheekpieces offers value on a tactical upgrade. Papa Cocktail returns to a more suitable setup after being over-faced recently. Enola Grey’s price and pace don't align today – caution.

🏁 16:35 – Marske Fabrication & Engineering Straight Mile Handicap
(1m | 3yo+ Handicap | Class 5 | 11 runners | Turf Good)

🏆 V15 Tactical Pick: Just Typical
🎯 Forecast Combo: Just Typical → Jez Bomb / Poet’s Dawn
🎲 Tote Swinger Anchor: Just Typical
→ Partners: Jez Bomb, Poet’s Dawn

Tactical View:
Just Typical is well drawn and figures match Redcar’s straight mile overlays. Jez Bomb is a known late-runner with gear tweaks and market support. Poet’s Dawn comes in on a winning mark and loves the track. Park Street lacks recent fire – caution.

🏁 17:05 – Market Cross Jewellers Handicap
(1m2f | 3yo+ Handicap | Class 4 | 7 runners | Turf Good)

🏆 V15 Tactical Pick: Obito
🎯 Forecast Combo: Obito → Billyb / Debora’s Dream
🎲 Tote Swinger Anchor: Obito
→ Partners: Billyb, Debora’s Dream

Tactical View:
Obito heads the computer figs (12pts) and has a tactical sweet spot from the draw. Billyb was a beaten fav LTO but retains strong numbers. Debora’s Dream is dangerously weighted (85 → 80) and market-active. Dawn Of Liberation lacks a course profile – caution.

🏁 17:35 – Try RacingTV Free Now At RacingTV.com/freetrial Handicap
(1m6f | 3yo+ Handicap | Class 6 | 5 runners | Turf Good)

🏆 V15 Tactical Pick: Spectacular Style
🎯 Forecast Combo: Spectacular Style → Hiccups / Spring Chorus
🎲 Tote Swinger Anchor: Spectacular Style
→ Partners: Hiccups, Spring Chorus

Tactical View:
Spectacular Style looks to get his own way on the lead and has late-form momentum. Hiccups won LTO and goes again under similar tactics. Spring Chorus closes well and will stay strongly. Stretch returns off a break and trip concerns remain – caution.

🧠 V15 BLOG SUMMARY – Redcar | 16 Sep 2025

✅ Top Tactical Win Picks (V15 Model):
• Schrodinger’s Cat
• Mossvale Diva
• Zuffolo
• Ingleby Archie
• Just Typical
• Obito
• Spectacular Style

🎯 Key Forecast Combos:
• Schrodinger’s Cat → Star Noir / Regal Dream
• Mossvale Diva → Social Exclusion / U Turn
• Zuffolo → Fletcher’s Flight / Money Pockets
• Ingleby Archie → Dothan / Papa Cocktail
• Just Typical → Jez Bomb / Poet’s Dawn
• Obito → Billyb / Debora’s Dream
• Spectacular Style → Hiccups / Spring Chorus

🎲 Tote Swinger Anchors (V15-S):
• Schrodinger’s Cat
• Mossvale Diva
• Zuffolo
• Ingleby Archie
• Just Typical
• Obito
• Spectacular Style

⚠️ Caution Markers to Watch:
Enter Sandman, Dream More, Crafty Spirit
Enola Grey, Park Street, Dawn Of Liberation, Stretch

🧷 End of V15 Early Doors Blog – LEAN MODE
Data-driven figs, pace overlays, and structural tactics.
Not tipping – just angles. Always bet responsibly.

✅ Smart Stats Data Validation – Redcar | 16 Sep 2025

🏇 Top Redcar Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)
• Daniel Tudhope – 22/94 – 23.4% ✔️
• Callum Rodriguez – 20/127 – 15.7% ✔️
• Cieren Fallon – 9/37 – 24.3% ✔️
• Oisin Orr – 11/78 – 14.1% ✔️
• Dylan Hogan – 4/14 – 28.6% ✔️

🏆 Top Redcar Trainers (with runners at this meeting)
• E Bethell – 20/74 – 27.0% ✔️
• D O'Meara – 34/248 – 13.7% ✔️
• C Johnston – 8/58 – 13.8% ✔️
• D Carroll – 13/101 – 12.9% ✔️
• G Tutty – 6/30 – 20.0% ✔️

📊 Special Stat Categories – Correct Interpretation

• Beaten Favourites LTO:
Schrodinger's Cat, Money Pockets, Novello Lad, Papa Cocktail, Lunanova, Park Street, Billyb → ✔️

• Won in Last 7 Days:
Poet's Dawn, Hiccups, Mossvale Diva → ✔️

• Today’s Headgear:
All 50+ entries correctly mapped, including first-time:
→ Blinkers, Visor, Cheek Piece, Hood, Tongue Strap combinations confirmed ✔️

• Top Earners:
Top: Silent Film (£152,094.41) →
Bottom of Top 10: Papa Cocktail (£39,092.50) → ✔️

• Stable Switchers:
Mission Command, Stretch → ✔️

• Class Droppers:
5 runners correctly matched with drop levels:
→ Enter Sandman, Hares Bredth, Hey Havana, Angelic Bugler, Ryka → ✔️

• Weighted to Win:
11 entries correctly aligned with prior OR vs today’s OR ✔️
e.g. May Blossom (76 → 71), Siam Fox (76 → 67) → ✔️

• Favourite Wins/Runs (Redcar):
[Data not present in source] → Omitted from validation

🔍 Validation Conclusion:

• All Smart Stats, strike rates, and stable form indicators have been validated line-by-line.
• No transcription or logic errors detected in jockey/trainer overlays.
• ✅ No data misreads — jockey heat maps, trainer stats, form flags, and overlays fully integrated.
• ✅ Dual-flag scenarios (e.g. cold streak but strong course stats) correctly parsed without conflict.
• ✅ Headgear, class-drop, and weighted-to-win runners correctly mapped to fig layers and market overlays.

✔️ SMART STATS VALIDATED – READY FOR PUBLISH

Critique & Debrief follows post-result analysis.

Notes from AJ the Hobbyist: I'm waiting until much closer to off time to see which Hobby Picks are drifters or steamers, based on Betfair odds at the time of publishing and updated Timeform data.

Key Reminders:
Parading: Look for calm, focused horses with a good walk—avoid those sweating excessively or agitated.
Going Down: Smooth, controlled canter = positive. Overly keen or reluctant = caution.
At the Post: Composed behaviour signals readiness; restlessness, rearing, or sweating could be negatives.
Odds Market Sentiment:
Steamers (shortening odds): Positive market confidence, but watch for overbet favourites.
Drifters (lengthening odds): Could signal trainer/jockey concerns—or just market overreaction, offering value.
Keep emotions out—trust the data, the visuals, and the odds shifts. 🎯

We’re trialling this approach across UK, Irish, and U.S. racing to see where it offers the most value. Keep an eye on how it performs, and as always—bet wisely and enjoy the racing! 🏇🔥

"May you never be a penny short of a full wallet."

ChatGPT said:
Now that is a blessing I’ll gladly take! 🙌 May your accas always land, your favourites stay strong, and your pint never run dry on a good race day. 🍻🏇💰

Keep the wit sharp and the bets smarter—the universe still owes us all a winning streak!

😆🔥

🧾 EARLY DOORS & M37cal GLOSSARY

📘 UPDATED GLOSSARY – EARLY DOORS & M37cal SYSTEMS (Incl. V15 Model)

What do all these ratings mean? Here’s your decoded glossary with all V15 Early Doors additions and tactical terminology explained.

📊 Core Rating Terms

12M – Performance over the last 12 months
$L12M – 12-month performance, adjusted for prize money/stake yield
SR – Strike Rate (win percentage)
Career SR – Lifetime win percentage
For/Against – Model strength rating versus the rest of the field

⚙️ Fig & Model Dynamics

Overlay – A fig-positive runner trading at above model-implied odds (value)
Fig Stack – Total model score across all rating vectors (includes pace, surface, draw, market etc.)
Chaos Fig – Runner scoring on figs but with unreliable profile or poor tactical fit
Banker – Fig leader + tactical edge + supported in live market

🔥 Market Signals

Steam – Odds shortening pre-race (positive market signal)
Drift – Odds lengthening pre-race (often negative, unless fig-backed)
Market Tension – A horse the model rates highly, but the market doesn’t (or vice versa)

🧠 Tactical Flags

Pace Cluster – Multiple horses vying for the lead; can cause collapses
Slipstream Draw – Favoured position behind early speed; ideal for late closers
Surge – Exceptional late-race acceleration; fig that often wins with timing
Fig Tension – 3+ horses rated closely; outcome risk increases
Value Chaos – Race where many overlays exist but fig margins are tight; potentially lucrative, but volatile

🟢 NEW: V15 EARLY DOORS MODEL TERMINOLOGY

V15-S (Swinger Forecast) – Structured 3-horse bet per race:
▪ Anchor = Primary fig/tactical pick
▪ Partners = Two supportive selections with place/forecast value
Forecast Combo – Straight forecast recommendations using top model picks
Tactical Forecast – Overall read of race shape: lead types, closers, bias implications
Caution Marker – Horses flagged due to form, market drift, setup, or draw risks

🧠 M37cal-Only Concepts (Long-game angles)

Fig Strain – A top-rated runner showing deeper profile weaknesses (trip, surface, tempo)
Game Tree Tension – Race scenario with 2+ potential tactical outcomes
Board Flip – One disruptive runner could reshape the whole race logic
Not-Now Horse – Potential improver, but wrong setup today

➕ Summary Tags:

Early Doors = Tactical, lean, structured bets from full-field fig logic
Move 37cal = Deeper seasonal/tactical projection based on long-game intuition and game theory overlays

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Redcar 16/09 – Tactical Race Map & Fig Picks | V15 Early Doors Blog

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