13 January 2026
By Matt Robinson
93 selections

Results: 13 January 2026 - Tough Day (-2.80pts)

Daily P&L

-2.80 pts
93 total bets

Strategy Breakdown

Win:+8.69 pts (30% SR)
Place:-1.12 pts (62% SR)
Lay:-10.37 pts (90% SR)

Not our best day, finishing -2.80 points. While we had some solid performances reflected in our win selections, the overall results fell short of expectations. It’s important to share that we faced challenges in various strategies which led to losses today. Nevertheless, valuable insights were gained that will help guide our future selections.

Win Selections

Today's win performance showcased some promising outcomes despite an overall loss. We managed to secure 9 winners from 30 bets, achieving a reasonable strike rate but not enough to offset the losses elsewhere.

Tarbat Ness - Newcastle (AW) 1:38
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📊 Result: 1st (WON) | Odds: 10.09 | P&L: +9.09 pts
Tarbat Ness delivered an impressive performance, overcoming competitive odds with a strong finish that demonstrated its potential.

Limestone Red - Dundalk (AW) 4:35
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📊 Result: 1st (WON) | Odds: 7.60 | P&L: +6.60 pts
A solid run for Limestone Red, who took advantage of favorable race conditions and jockey tactics to clinch first place.

Thompson Gunner - Dundalk (AW) 5:10
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📊 Result: 1st (WON) | Odds: 4.99 | P&L: +3.99 pts
Thompson Gunner showcased impressive stamina and speed throughout the race, proving our confidence in this selection was well-placed.

Heavenly Heather - Newcastle (AW) 4:15
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📊 Result: 1st (WON) | Odds: 3.45 | P&L: +2.45 pts
Heavenly Heather pulled off a remarkable run, clocking in faster than anticipated thanks to excellent riding that exploited the horse's strengths.

Call Glory - Southwell (AW) 5:00
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📊 Result: 1st (WON) | Odds: 2.84 | P&L: +1.84 pts
Call Glory executed a game plan excellently—a victory that reaffirmed our faith in its abilities under pressure.

Aisling Oscar - Newcastle (AW) 4:45
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📊 Result: 1st (WON) | Odds: 2.82 | P&L: +1.82 pts
This horse impressed by maintaining a strong pace throughout and responding well to the jockey's commands when it mattered most.

Overall, while we secured several wins today, they weren't sufficient to counterbalance the more extensive losses encountered in other strategies.

Place Selections

Our place laying strategy focused on horses we expected to finish outside the places today; unfortunately, we faced mixed results here as well, with some successful lays but also notable failures costing us points.

Breaking Ground - Ayr (12:48)
📊 Result: PUth | P&L: +1.00 pts | LAY WON ✅
An ideal lay! This horse failed to place as predicted, allowing us to bank on this successful lay.

Lets Mingle - Ayr (1:18)
📊 Result: 3rd | P&L: +1.00 pts | LAY WON ✅
This was another successful lay as Lets Mingle finished right where we wanted it—outside the top two positions.

Miners Cabin - Dundalk (AW) 1:30
📊 Result: 6th | P&L: +1.00 pts | LAY WON ✅
Another commendable performance from our placing strategy; Miners Cabin didn't threaten the top spots at all today.

Despite these successes, there were additional selections where horses managed to secure placements unexpectedly:

Profit Street - Newcastle (AW) 2:08
📊 Result: 3rd | P&L: -1.00 pts | LAY LOST ❌
Unfortunately, this lay didn't work out as Profit Street placed third when we anticipated it would struggle against tougher competition.

Overall, today’s place lays resulted in many winning predictions—however, failures reminded us of the unpredictable nature of racing dynamics and the need for constant refinement in approach.

Lay Selections

Our win laying strategy focused on horses we expected not to win; however, today was tough as several favourites defied expectations by securing victories.

Dream Shadow - Ayr (1:18)
📊 Result: 1st (WON) | SP : 1.62 | P&L : -0.62pts | LAY LOST ❌
This lay backfired completely—Dream Shadow won unexpectedly despite being heavily backed against others deemed better prospects.

Diamant Dore - Ayr (3:48)
📊 Result : 1st( WON )| SP :3.75|P&L:-2 .75pts|LAY LOST ❌
A disappointing outcome for this lay; Diamant Dore showed resilience and powered ahead of competitors quite effectively.

We faced hurdles with various other lays where short-priced horses claimed victories unexpectedly; clearly indicating areas needing improvement within our predictive models moving forward.

What Worked

Despite facing an overall loss today, certain aspects of our betting approach yielded positive outcomes:
✓ Our winning strategy saw success particularly in the all-weather tracks at Newcastle and Dundalk.
✓ Horses like Tarbat Ness and Thompson Gunner confirmed their value against competitive odds.
✓ Efficient tactical riding played a crucial role in these victories—a factor our AI noted positively during analysis prior to races.
✓ The data inputs received from previous runs helped bolster some selections that performed above expectations—a trend we'll continue monitoring closely for similar events going forward.

What Didn't Work

On the flip side, we encountered several unexpected dynamics that caused losses:
✗ Some horses finished higher than predicted due to last-minute changes in pace or tactics by competing jockeys.
✗ Several of our laying selections were highly favoured but ultimately overperformed—indicative of challenging race variables underestimated prior.
✗ We also observed certain courses yielding less predictable outcomes than historical patterns indicated.
✗ Adjustments needed around specific race types or field sizes may be warranted based upon today’s findings—areas now flagged for further investigation and modifications going forward into future selections sustainably ensure better predictive accuracy across varying conditions encountered during racing days ahead.

How RaceNet AI Learns & Improves

Learning from today's results is paramount as we continue refining our betting algorithms:
- Each entry feeds back into RaceNet for comprehensive review; adjustments are made based upon observed patterns from both winning and losing outcomes.
- Our teams will focus on adjusting parameters specifically surrounding favourability ratios seen among competitors versus quoted odds pre-race.
- Identifying key indicators tied directly into individual horse performances against environmental impacts will enhance predictive capabilities long-term.
- Overall tuning aims towards ensuring improvements persistently occur through iterative cycles derived through real-time feedback mechanisms implemented within existing frameworks diligently working towards enhancing future profitability achieved sustainably over time together!

Looking Ahead

Although today’s result isn’t what we aimed for with a loss of -2.80 points, it provides valuable lessons that feed directly into enhancing our strategies moving forward into tomorrow’s opportunities once again! Despite setbacks met along this journey consistently navigating through treasured learning moments remains impactful as they fortify resilience—our systematic approach characterizes how Race-AI continues progressing even amidst adversities faced together ahead!

Full transparency: All selections, odds, and results disclosed. This is how we build trust and continuously improve RaceNet AI.

Disclaimer: Past performance does not guarantee future results. Betting carries risk. 18+ only.

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