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Polhill Cutting Handicap

Newmarket (July) · 17:04 · Saturday, 22 August 2026 · 5f · Good To Firm · Class 4

🤖 AI race preview

The race is likely to be contested in a mid-to-late pace with Diomed Duke and Tiva both positioned to challenge early, though the draw and recent form suggest Diomed Duke, at 3, may hold the advantage in the early running under Olivia Haines, who has consistently ridden him to strong finishes. Tiva stands out as the most compelling contender, having won a similar handicap at Musselburgh just two weeks ago under Silvestre De Sousa, with a strong RPR of 88 and a recent run that saw him lead late in a good-to-firm test, and despite a slight drop in class, his consistency and headgear change suggest he is hard to oppose. The main danger comes from Lara Antipova, a first-time handicap with a promising headway at Ascot and a 137lb mark, while Maelstrom, though hampered in his last start, has shown resilience in midfield and could make appeal if the going suits a more measured approach. Aspull, with a poor recent record and a drop in distance, presents a value at the forecast price, and the first-time headgear of Lara Antipova warrants a second look as a potential each-way player.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Maelstrom (GB) Ashley Lewis6.00
2Fantasy Master (GB) Robert Havlin7.50
3Diomed Duke (GB) Olivia Haines4.00
4Tiva (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa3.25
5Lara Antipova (GB) Neil Callan4.00
6Beauzon (GB) Stevie Donohoe67

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Diomed Duke
🥈Tiva
🥉Lara Antipova

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