Thirsk – 15 Aug 2025 | Early Doors V15 Tactical Model Picks & Race Forecasts

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'
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(1pt = £1 Pick Your Own Point Level & Runners)

AJ the Hobbyist Comment - GPT 5 Pro Upgrade Implications. The V15 model is NOW a stable EXPERIMENTAL strategy in the mid-stage of redevelopment. Bet real money with caution.

Full Critique & Debrief for Friday, 15 August 2025, based strictly on V15’s structural model outputs, uploaded results, and your submitted bets.

🎯 Structured Bets Performance Review

You placed three main structured bets:

1️⃣ Yankee – Napolian / Haaderr / Ingleby Archie / Mystical Storm
→ All 4 legs lost outright. This was a poor return given that three legs were strong compression leaders. Model reads were tactically sound in some cases but execution or market dynamics went against them.

2️⃣ Combination Tricast – Jez Bomb / Hostelry / Carolus Magnus
→ Jez Bomb won, but the other two failed to make the forecast. The win selection validated the model pick, but tricast ambitions fell short due to Bernalda’s late surge.

3️⃣ Combination Tricast – Made All / Arundel / Prince Achille
→ Made All and Arundel delivered 1st and 2nd, with Prince Achille unplaced. Structurally a strong top-two forecast hit but missing the third kept it from paying out.

Overall, this was a frustrating day for structured plays — there were notable near-misses where the tactical reads were close, but key model leaders didn’t land on the right side of fine margins.

🏇 RACE-BY-RACE ANALYSIS & V15 COMPARISON

🏁 17:25 – Maiden Stakes (6f)

• V15 Win Pick: Napolian

• Forecast Picks: Napolian → Mademoiselle Belle / Cosmic Man

• Actual Winner: Alaminos (7/1)

❌ V15 MISS (WIN): Napolian ran 3rd, beaten 3 lengths. Travelled into the race but lacked finishing kick.
⚠ Caution Marker Accuracy: Jazl (flagged for poor figs) still ran 2nd — slight underestimation by model.
🧩 Model Verdict: Compression strength didn’t convert to result. The race shape didn’t deliver the pace collapse needed for Napolian’s best sectionals.

🏁 18:02 – Novice Stakes (7f)

• V15 Win Pick: Haaderr

• Forecast Picks: Haaderr → Hasbro Market / Kiss For An Angel

• Actual Winner: Hasbro Market (10/3)

❌ V15 MISS (WIN): Haaderr ran 2nd as odds-on favourite, unable to match the winner’s drive.
✅ V15 HIT (COMBO): Hasbro Market was in the forecast combo and won convincingly.
🧩 Model Verdict: Structurally strong — top two on figs finished 1st and 2nd, but win pick order was inverted.

🏁 18:35 – Handicap (5f)

• V15 Win Pick: Ingleby Archie

• Forecast Picks: Ingleby Archie → Stash The Cash / South Parade

• Actual Winner: South Parade (6/4f)

❌ V15 MISS (WIN): Ingleby Archie led early but faded into 3rd.
✅ V15 HIT (COMBO): South Parade (forecast pick) took the race.
🧩 Model Verdict: Top fig runners filled the frame, but front-running bias worked against the win pick late on.

🏁 19:10 – Handicap (7f)

• V15 Win Pick: Mystical Storm

• Forecast Picks: Mystical Storm → High On Hope / Anthropologist

• Actual Winner: Fire Flame (10/1)

❌ V15 MISS (WIN & FORECAST): None of the top two fig picks made the exacta. High On Hope managed 3rd but wasn’t a winning threat.
🧩 Model Verdict: Full tactical miss — Fire Flame was off-grid for compression figs, highlighting occasional vulnerability in Class 4 mid-tier handicaps.

🏁 19:40 – Handicap (7f 218y)

• V15 Win Pick: Jez Bomb

• Forecast Picks: Jez Bomb → Hostelry / Carolus Magnus

• Actual Winner: Jez Bomb (10/3)

✅ V15 HIT (WIN): Jez Bomb won — compression figs validated.
❌ V15 MISS (FULL FORECAST): Bernalda (caution marker) ran 2nd, Hostelry 4th, Carolus Magnus unplaced.
🧩 Model Verdict: Win read solid, but underestimated Bernalda’s threat despite marking as caution.

🏁 20:10 – Handicap (1m 4f)

• V15 Win Pick: Made All

• Forecast Picks: Made All → Arundel / Prince Achille

• Actual Winner: Made All (7/2)

✅ V15 HIT (WIN & FORECAST): Made All and Arundel delivered 1–2, missing only Prince Achille for a perfect tricast.
🧩 Model Verdict: Strongest tactical execution of the night. Race ran exactly to pace map expectations.

📉 Cumulative Outcome Analysis

• Win Selections Landed: 2 of 6 (Jez Bomb, Made All)

• Forecast Strength: 3 races produced top-two finishers from forecast set

• Caution Marker Accuracy: Mixed — most markers valid, but Jazl and Bernalda both exceeded expectations

• Model Weak Points: 17:25 and 19:10 races were complete compression misfires

• Model Strengths: Strong performance in closing races with accurate pace/shape projections

🔧 Model Reflection & Refinement Notes

• Market leaders flagged as caution markers in maidens need a more nuanced weight — both Jazl and Bernalda performed better than their compression profile suggested.

• The model performed best in later handicaps where pace maps were predictable, but was less effective in open 2YO and novice events.

• Structural overlays continue to give strong place/forecast results even when win accuracy lags.

• Adjusting fig weighting for firm ground sprints may help — Ingleby Archie’s fade indicated overestimation of sustained speed capacity.

Pre-racing Preview & Predictions

🏇 EARLY DOORS BLOG | THIRSK | FRIDAY 15 AUGUST 2025
V14 Tactical Forecasts & Structural Model Selections
Powered by fig compression overlays, Smart Stats heat mapping, and live market mechanics.
GOOD FIRM shaping, [DRAW BIAS: Slight high-side tilt in sprints], and [RACE TYPE NOTES: 2yo races holding strong pace pressure; older handicaps showing low-variance front-runner holds] — structural fidelity maintained across all races.

🏁 17:25 – New William Hill, Market Place, Thirsk EBF Maiden Stakes (6f | Class 4 | Turf)

⛳ Tactical Forecast:
🏆 V14 Win Pick: NAPOLIAN
🎯 Forecast Combo: NAPOLIAN → MADEMOISELLE BELLE / COSMIC MAN

NAPOLIAN (15pts) – Model top across both Quantum pace figs and Timeform speed layers, showing strong mid-to-late sectionals despite greenness LTO. Trainer S & E Crisford on 31.7% strike (Hot Trainer), rider Daniel Tudhope operating at 26.7% SR (Hot Jockey). Market holding firm at 4.0 despite early nibble for Jazl — value profile retained.

MADEMOISELLE BELLE (6pts) – Late pace compression points, eye-catching close in soft-run LTO, well-drawn.

COSMIC MAN (3pts) – Positional angle from a handy berth, aligns with early lead bias.

⚠️ Caution Marker: JAZL – Fig compression poor versus market 4.0, lacks tactical versatility.

🏁 18:02 – Irish EBF Novice Stakes (7f | Class 4 | Turf)

⛳ Tactical Forecast:
🏆 V14 Win Pick: HAADERR
🎯 Forecast Combo: HAADERR → HASBRO MARKET / KISS FOR AN ANGEL

HAADERR (13pts) – Full fig compression lead, consecutive upgrades on sectional finishes; early tactical speed ideal for firm ground. Market rock-solid at 1.91, no drift signals.

HASBRO MARKET (8pts) – Solid Timeform rating, drawn to track leader, late efficiency points positive.

KISS FOR AN ANGEL (6pts) – Figures suggest above-par mid-race energy, suited by pace map.

⚠️ Caution Marker: ANTIQUE BLUE – Big market drift (41.0) despite Smart Stats stable switcher note; underlying figs light.

🏁 18:35 – Power Plastics 'Big Day Out' Handicap (5f | Class 4 | Turf)

⛳ Tactical Forecast:
🏆 V14 Win Pick: INGLEBY ARCHIE
🎯 Forecast Combo: INGLEBY ARCHIE → STASH THE CASH / SOUTH PARADE

INGLEBY ARCHIE (12pts) – Top overall fig compression with best sustained speed profile at trip; stable (Adrian Nicholls) 7.2% strike at course but positive trainer/jockey synergy with Ben Robinson.

STASH THE CASH (10pts) – Timeform strong-finisher metric positive; upgraded pace figs for front-end pressure.

SOUTH PARADE (8pts) – Top-rated speed figs in isolation, risk if forced to lead.

⚠️ Caution Marker: DICKIEBURD – Lacks late pace compression; market static at 8.0.

🏁 19:10 – Vision Windows 'A Clear Winner' Handicap (7f | Class 5 | Turf)

⛳ Tactical Forecast:
🏆 V14 Win Pick: MYSTICAL STORM
🎯 Forecast Combo: MYSTICAL STORM → HIGH ON HOPE / ANTHROPOLOGIST

MYSTICAL STORM (12pts) – Compression top for both finishing speed and sustained gallop; track bias-friendly. Market stable at 4.0, no drift.

HIGH ON HOPE (7pts) – Smart Stats distance traveller; strong front-end control potential.

ANTHROPOLOGIST (6pts) – Upgraded for likely inside stalking trip.

⚠️ Caution Marker: ARBITRATION – Beaten fav LTO; figs fail to match market 9.0.

🏁 19:40 – Ray & Eileen McLean Memorial Handicap (7f 218y | Class 5 | Turf)

⛳ Tactical Forecast:
🏆 V14 Win Pick: JEZ BOMB
🎯 Forecast Combo: JEZ BOMB → HOSTELRY / CAROLUS MAGNUS

JEZ BOMB (12pts) – Sustained late energy figs, above par efficiency points; jockey Jason Hart steady despite low course SR.

HOSTELRY (10pts) – Top earner, course form strong, tactical gate speed.

CAROLUS MAGNUS (8pts) – Proven class edge; Timeform figure compression within top 3.

⚠️ Caution Marker: BERNALDA – Market plateau at 8.0, compression lagging in final furlong profile.

🏁 20:10 – Family Day Friday 29th August Book Now Handicap (1m 4f | Class 6 | Turf)

⛳ Tactical Forecast:
🏆 V14 Win Pick: MADE ALL
🎯 Forecast Combo: MADE ALL → ARUNDEL / PRINCE ACHILLE

MADE ALL (13pts) – Compression top, strong late gains over inadequate trip LTO; tactical map suits front-half sit.

ARUNDEL (10pts) – Stable in hot form, tactical gate speed; visor first-time.

PRINCE ACHILLE (6pts) – Class dropper with prior OR peak higher than today’s mark.

⚠️ Caution Marker: MASEKELA – Market 5.0 but figs flat across final 3f; high variance risk.

Summary Selections:
1️⃣ NAPOLIAN
2️⃣ HAADERR
3️⃣ INGLEBY ARCHIE
4️⃣ MYSTICAL STORM
5️⃣ JEZ BOMB
6️⃣ MADE ALL

Summary Selections & Forecast Combos:
1️⃣ NAPOLIAN → MADEMOISELLE BELLE / COSMIC MAN
2️⃣ HAADERR → HASBRO MARKET / KISS FOR AN ANGEL
3️⃣ INGLEBY ARCHIE → STASH THE CASH / SOUTH PARADE
4️⃣ MYSTICAL STORM → HIGH ON HOPE / ANTHROPOLOGIST
5️⃣ JEZ BOMB → HOSTELRY / CAROLUS MAGNUS
6️⃣ MADE ALL → ARUNDEL / PRINCE ACHILLE

Caution Markers Recap:

• JAZL – Fig compression poor versus price.

• ANTIQUE BLUE – Market drift + light figs.

• DICKIEBURD – Weak late pace compression.

• ARBITRATION – Beaten fav LTO, figs underwhelm.

• BERNALDA – Final furlong drop-off.

MASEKELA – Flat late figs vs market support.

✅ Smart Stats Data Validation – Thirsk | 15 August 2025

Hot Jockeys (14/7/2025 - 13/08/2025)

• Daniel Tudhope – 23 wins / 86 rides / 26.7% ✔️

• Oliver Stammers – 5 wins / 25 rides / 20.0% ✔️

• Kevin Stott – 6 wins / 31 rides / 19.4% ✔️

• Callum Rodriguez – 12 wins / 63 rides / 19.0% ✔️

• Jason Hart – 17 wins / 96 rides / 17.7% ✔️

• Ben Robinson – 7 wins / 40 rides / 17.5% ✔️

• David Allan – 18 wins / 108 rides / 16.7% ✔️

• Faye McManoman – 3 wins / 20 rides / 15.0% ✔️

Cold Jockeys

• Andrew Elliott – 57 rides since last win ✔️

• Cam Hardie – 54 rides since last win ✔️

• Kaiya Fraser – 15 rides since last win ✔️

• Alistair Rawlinson – 15 rides since last win ✔️

• Shane Gray – 14 rides since last win ✔️

Hot Trainers (14/7/2025 - 13/08/2025)

• S & E Crisford – 13 wins / 41 runners / 31.7% ✔️

• Jedd O'Keeffe – 3 wins / 11 runners / 27.3% ✔️

• K R Burke – 18 wins / 80 runners / 22.5% ✔️

• Mrs A Duffield – 2 wins / 9 runners / 22.2% ✔️

• Jack Jones – 6 wins / 29 runners / 20.7% ✔️

• D O'Meara – 20 wins / 112 runners / 17.9% ✔️

• Mrs R Carr – 11 wins / 67 runners / 16.4% ✔️

• E A L Dunlop – 6 wins / 39 runners / 15.4% ✔️

Cold Trainers

• M Dods – 18 runners since last win ✔️

• R Varian – 18 runners since last win ✔️

• R Menzies – 17 runners since last win ✔️

• Roger Fell – 12 runners since last win ✔️

• I Furtado – 10 runners since last win ✔️

Top Thirsk Jockeys (Hot Jockeys (14/7/2025 - 13/08/2025))

• Daniel Tudhope – 35 wins / 154 rides / 22.7% ✔️

• David Allan – 25 wins / 283 rides / 8.8% ✔️

• Paul Mulrennan – 23 wins / 171 rides / 13.5% ✔️

• Oisin Orr – 17 wins / 111 rides / 15.3% ✔️

• David Nolan – 13 wins / 87 rides / 14.9% ✔️

• Callum Rodriguez – 13 wins / 110 rides / 11.8% ✔️

• Clifford Lee – 11 wins / 76 rides / 14.5% ✔️

• Jason Hart – 11 wins / 185 rides / 5.9% ✔️

• Kevin Stott – 10 wins / 93 rides / 10.8% ✔️

• Joanna Mason – 9 wins / 109 rides / 8.3% ✔️

Top Thirsk Trainers (Hot Jockeys (14/7/2025 - 13/08/2025))

• T D Easterby – 36 wins / 529 runners / 6.8% ✔️

• D O'Meara – 34 wins / 222 runners / 15.3% ✔️

• M Dods – 29 wins / 286 runners / 10.1% ✔️

• K R Burke – 26 wins / 124 runners / 21.0% ✔️

• R A Fahey – 23 wins / 194 runners / 11.9% ✔️

• K A Ryan – 16 wins / 158 runners / 10.1% ✔️

• Miss J A Camacho – 11 wins / 95 runners / 11.6% ✔️

• J & S Quinn – 10 wins / 108 runners / 9.3% ✔️

• R Varian – 9 wins / 32 runners / 28.1% ✔️

• M & D Easterby – 9 wins / 104 runners / 8.7% ✔️

Top Thirsk Jockeys (with rides at this meeting)

• Daniel Tudhope ✔️

• David Allan ✔️

• Paul Mulrennan ✔️

• Oisin Orr ✔️

• Callum Rodriguez ✔️

• Clifford Lee ✔️

• Jason Hart ✔️

• Kevin Stott ✔️

🔍 Validation Conclusion

• All Smart Stats data and jockey/trainer records have been parsed accurately without omissions.

AJ the Hobbyist Comment - GPT 5 Pro Upgrade Implications. The V15 model is NOW a stable EXPERIMENTAL strategy in the mid-stage of redevelopment. Bet real money with caution.

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!

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🧾 EARLY DOORS & M37cal GLOSSARY

What do all these ratings mean? Here’s a quick decode:

• 12M – Performance over the last 12 months

• $L12M – Same, but adjusted for prize money/stake yield

• SR – Strike Rate (win percentage)

• Career SR – Win percentage across full racing career

• For/Against – Model strength vs the rest of the field

• Overlay – A fig-positive runner trading at generous odds

• Fig Stack – The model’s total score tally across all vectors

• Chaos Fig – A runner triggering fig metrics but with unstable form or poor tactical fit

• Banker – Fig leader + tactical edge + market backing

• Steam / Drift – Odds shortening / lengthening pre-race

• Value Chaos – Race with compressed figs and overlays — dangerous but rewarding

• Pace Cluster – A knot of front-runners — often sparks trouble

• Slipstream Draw – Positioned behind speed; ideally set to pounce late

• Surge – Late-race acceleration weapon

• Fig Tension – Multiple horses with similar figs — caution

• Market Tension – Odds and model at odds with each other

M37cal Only:

• Fig Strain – Top-rated horse showing profile cracks

• Game Tree Tension – Race ripe for sideways outcomes

• Board Flip – The likely shape could flip due to 1 disruptive horse

• Not-Now Horse – One to watch, but not today

➡️ Early Doors = structured bets, data-first.
➡️ Move 37cal = deeper reads, long-game intuition.Where is the anchor

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