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AI rates Venetian Sun Medium Saturday Draw Join free to vote Updated 3 hours, 36 minutes ago
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Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
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RPR
Age
Wgt
AI
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1
Albert Einstein silks
Albert Einstein
Age 3 · 9-2
11-632
107
112
3
9-2
6/1 11/2 6/1
Went agonisingly close when a neck away in Listed company at Newbury last time, and with a top course jockey aboard and more to offer, Albert Einstein shapes as a serious threat here; the worry is whether that consistent recent form can be converted into the win column.
AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 112 and consistent form of 11-632 are offset by 9-2 weight and 11/2 odds suggesting market doubt.

2
Aspect Island silks
Aspect Island
Age 3 · 9-2
33-730
106
84
3
9-2
40/1 33/1 28/1
Winless in its last five starts, Aspect Island steps back up to 6f in a first-time visor, and there's a case it wasn't entirely seen to best effect when beaten five lengths in a Group 1 here last time — yet stepping up in class looks the chief obstacle despite proven versatility over the trip.
AI verdict

Outsider odds of 40/1, a modest Saturday Rating of 84, and uninspiring form figures of 33-730 make Aspect Island an unlikely contender.

3
Brussels silks
Brussels
Age 3 · 9-2
222-64
105
86
3
9-2
50/1
Cheekpieces applied for the first time as Brussels, yet to win in his last five starts, returns 27 days on from a beaten fourth in the Sandy Lane Group 2 — a performance that mirrored his three-year-old debut. Handles today's trip and conditions, but whether he can rediscover the level he showed as a juvenile remains the question.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 86 and 66/1 odds reflect Brussels' inconsistent form of 222-64 making him a long-shot outsider.

4
Charles Darwin silks
Charles Darwin
Age 3 · 9-2
111-18
110
112
3
9-2
11/1 12/1 11/1
Consistent winner of four of his last five starts, Charles Darwin arrives in fine fettle and is well-suited by today's trip and conditions — blinkers added for the first time could sharpen him up after a flat reappearance. The worry is whether that nine-length defeat still lingers.
AI verdict

Form dip to 8th last time and 12/1 odds suggest the market lacks confidence despite his earlier winning sequence.

5
Coppull silks
Coppull
Age 3 · 9-2
3153-1
110
112
3
9-2
10/1 11/1 10/1
Placed in the Middle Park and a neck winner of the Commonwealth Cup Trial on this course last time out, Coppull clearly handles today's conditions and trip well — though 49 days off the track and a mark of 110 leave questions about whether he returns to that peak.
AI verdict

Coppull's 112 Saturday Rating and 12/1 odds place him well outside the market leaders despite decent form showing a recent win.

6
Division silks
Division
Age 3 · 9-2
115-32
109
110
3
9-2
10/1 11/1 10/1
Beaten three lengths when runner-up in a Group 2 last time, Division arrives fit and proven over course and distance from stall 3 in this field of 22, but a tall, powerfully built colt who likely needs further to fulfil his potential may find this trip just sharp enough.
AI verdict

Solid 110 Saturday Rating and consistent form (115-32) are offset by 11/1 odds indicating limited market confidence.

7
Havana Hurricane silks
Havana Hurricane
Age 3 · 9-2
2346-3
101
82
3
9-2
40/1 33/1 40/1
Consistent performer that ran to form on return from a break with a third in the Carnarvon Stakes at Newbury 34 days ago, showing it handles the trip and conditions. Yet to win in its last five starts, though, and may need more to trouble the market leaders from stall 10.
AI verdict

Outsider at 33/1 with a Saturday Rating of 82 and inconsistent form of 2346-3 limits appeal significantly.

8
My Calyx Cen silks
My Calyx Cen
Age 3 · 9-2
21-111
107
93
3
9-2
50/1 FCST 40/1
Consistent profile – four wins in last five starts including a narrow Group 3 success at Chantilly – but our figures rank this well down the field, and that French form will need a significant step forward to trouble today's rivals.
AI verdict

Long odds of 40/1 and a Saturday Rating of 93 suggest the market has little confidence despite strong recent form of 21-111.

9
Northern Champion silks
Northern Champion
Age 3 · 9-2
59-110
104
89
3
9-2
50/1 80/1 33/1
Beaten eight lengths in a Group 1 last time, Northern Champion heads into this ranked well down our assessments and faces a stiff ask stepping back out after 83 days; the two wins earlier in Dubai show there is ability here, but a bounce-back is needed against stronger company.
AI verdict

An 80/1 outsider with a Saturday Rating of 89 and inconsistent form (59-110) offers minimal winning prospects at 9-2.

10
Outfielder silks
Outfielder
Age 3 · 9-2
410-11
108
100
3
9-2
20/1 18/1 20/1
Tongue tie applied for the first time and 41 days between runs raise questions, and at 128lb from stall 21 this needs to defy our figures as a 19th-ranked runner — though genuine pace and back-to-back wins suggest it's not without ability at this trip on fast ground.
AI verdict

Long odds of 20/1 and a Saturday Rating of 100 reflect limited market confidence despite recent form showing back-to-back wins.

11
Rock On Thunder silks
Rock On Thunder
Age 3 · 9-2
9226-6
109
89
3
9-2
100/1 40/1 100/1
Cheekpieces fitted for the first time as Rock On Thunder attempts to reverse two below-par sixth-place finishes, yet to build on a promising Gimcrack effort; handles today's trip and conditions, though 128 lb from stall 22 is no easy ask.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 89 and poor form figures of 9226-6 make Rock On Thunder's 50/1 odds a clear market dismissal.

12
Samangan silks
Samangan
Age 3 · 9-2
111-24
110
96
3
9-2
14/1 25/1 12/1
Effective over six or seven furlongs on cut ground and boasting three wins in its last five starts, Samangan's fourth-place finish in a Chantilly Group 3 latest shows ability, but ranked 20th of 22 on our figures, it simply looks to need more to get involved here.
AI verdict

Outsider odds of 25/1 and a dip in form (finishing 2nd and 4th) undermine Samangan's earlier unbeaten run.

13
Song Of The Clyde silks
Song Of The Clyde
Age 3 · 9-2
125-41
108
101
3
9-2
22/1 16/1 22/1
Landed a Listed prize at Newbury last time out and remains on the upgrade, though a large field from stall 2 adds a tactical question mark; acts on today's trip and going, and 128 lb looks the main test of whether progress continues.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 101 and form showing a recent win gives promise, but 18/1 odds and inconsistent form cap confidence at three stars.

14
Super Soldier silks
Super Soldier
Age 3 · 9-2
794-00
100
75
3
9-2
200/1 150/1 200/1
Winless in his last five starts and ranked last on our figures, Super Soldier was well beaten at York just six days ago and that quick turnaround offers little encouragement. Carries 128 lb from stall 12, though he has form over today's trip and conditions.
AI verdict

Odds of 150/1, poor form figures of 794-00, and a low Saturday Rating of 75 signal minimal winning prospects.

15
Wise Approach silks
Wise Approach
Age 3 · 9-2
131-54
113
112
3
9-2
11/1 9/1 11/1
Showed a return to form when four lengths off the pace in Listed company at Newbury last time, and acts on today's trip and going — but consecutive placed efforts since that sole recent win leave questions, and the 128lb burden from stall 15 asks plenty.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 112 and inconsistent form (131-54) at 10/1 suggest mid-tier potential without market confidence.

16
Fitzella silks
Fitzella
Age 3 · 8-13
125-56
102
80
3
8-13
66/1 80/1 40/1
Showed a flat effort when beaten four and a half lengths in a Listed fillies' contest at Goodwood last time, but was in solid nick before that and acts on this trip and ground; a capable pilot takes the ride from stall 16, though the class of this field makes things tough.
AI verdict

An 80/1 outsider with a Saturday Rating of 80 and patchy form (125-56) offers minimal winning prospects in this Group 1.

17
Havana Anna silks
Havana Anna
Age 3 · 8-13
1220-1
113
116
3
8-13
20/1 12/1 20/1
Returning to form at just the right moment, Havana Anna took the Lacken Stakes (Group 3) at Naas by a head on her latest start 33 days ago — a tenacious effort that underlines her class at 5-6f on any ground. The unplaced run before that is the chief concern.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 116 and strong form (1220-1) offer value at 12/1, but non-favourite status and lighter weight temper confidence.

18
Kimi Rey silks
Kimi Rey
Age 3 · 8-13
13-123
102
89
3
8-13
100/1 50/1 100/1
Placed in a Group 3 on her latest start, but that was on cut in the ground and conditions here pose a question; others hold a clear edge on our figures, leaving Kimi Rey tough to fancy despite consistent recent form.
AI verdict

Outsider odds of 50/1 undermine a solid Saturday Rating of 89 and consistent form figures of 13-123.

19
Midnight Tango silks
Midnight Tango
Age 3 · 8-13
4460-2
104
85
3
8-13
33/1
Caught close up when beaten a neck in a Group 3 Commonwealth Cup Trial here over today's trip on suitable ground latest, Midnight Tango returns after 49 days yet to score in five recent starts, and carrying 125lb from stall 17, there's more needed to challenge at this level.
AI verdict

Outsider odds of 33/1, modest Saturday Rating of 85, and form showing only one placed finish in five runs justify the 2/5 stars.

20
Spicy Marg silks
Spicy Marg
Age 3 · 8-13
041-83
103
87
3
8-13
66/1 40/1 66/1
Shaped well when a 4½-length third in the Sandy Lane Stakes last time, and Spicy Marg's record over this trip and going underlines a genuine versatility that keeps her competitive; held-up tactics and a tendency to run her race consistently make her a solid each-way player, though ranking 11 of 22 suggests improvement is needed.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 87 and 40/1 odds reflect poor recent form (041-83) and no market support in this Group 1.

21
Venetian Sun silks
Venetian Sun
Age 3 · 8-13
113-01
115
124
3
8-13
11/8 5/4 6/5
Venetian Sun bolted up in a Group 2 last time by three lengths and boasts the class and versatility to go on any ground over today's trip — a 27-day turnaround looks straightforward, and from stall 13 this looks the one to beat.
AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 124, consistent form figures of 113-01, and a competitive 11/8 market price justify four stars.

22
Zanthos silks
Zanthos
Age 3 · 8-13
121-9
111
107
3
8-13
18/1
Shaped like a smart filly on her best form — two wins in her last four starts including a runner-up effort — but that ninth last time, beaten nine lengths in a Group 1 at Longchamp on deep ground over a mile, clouds the picture; back to six furlongs from stall 1 in a field of 22 today.
AI verdict

Zanthos holds a solid Saturday Rating of 107 but drifting 18/1 odds and recent form figure of 9 limit confidence.

Horse Bet365 Paddy Power Coral Ladbrokes William Hill Betfred Best
1 Albert Einstein 6/1 open 6.50 13/2 open 7.00 13/2 open 7.00 8/1 open 7.50 13/2 open 7.00 8/1 William Hill
2 Aspect Island 40/1 33/1 33/1 28/1 open 41.00 40/1 40/1 Bet365
3 Brussels 50/1 open 67.00 50/1 50/1 50/1 open 67.00 50/1 50/1 Bet365
4 Charles Darwin 11/1 open 13.00 12/1 open 15.00 12/1 open 15.00 11/1 open 15.00 11/1 open 15.00 12/1 Coral
5 Coppull 10/1 open 13.00 12/1 open 12.00 12/1 open 12.00 12/1 11/1 12/1 Coral
6 Division 10/1 open 12.00 14/1 open 13.00 14/1 open 13.00 12/1 11/1 open 13.00 14/1 Coral
7 Havana Hurricane 40/1 open 34.00 40/1 open 34.00 40/1 open 34.00 40/1 open 34.00 40/1 open 34.00 40/1 Bet365
8 My Calyx Cen 50/1 open 41.00 50/1 open 41.00 50/1 open 41.00 40/1 50/1 open 41.00 50/1 Bet365
9 Northern Champion 50/1 open 81.00 50/1 open 101.00 50/1 open 101.00 33/1 open 81.00 50/1 open 81.00 50/1 Bet365
10 Outfielder 20/1 22/1 open 19.00 22/1 open 19.00 22/1 open 19.00 22/1 open 19.00 22/1 Coral
11 Rock On Thunder 100/1 open 51.00 100/1 open 67.00 100/1 open 67.00 125/1 open 41.00 100/1 open 51.00 125/1 William Hill
12 Samangan 14/1 open 26.00 16/1 open 26.00 16/1 open 26.00 12/1 open 26.00 16/1 open 26.00 16/1 Coral
13 Song Of The Clyde 22/1 open 19.00 25/1 open 17.00 25/1 open 17.00 25/1 open 21.00 22/1 open 17.00 25/1 Coral
14 Super Soldier 200/1 open 151.00 200/1 open 151.00 200/1 open 151.00 200/1 open 151.00 200/1 open 151.00 200/1 Bet365
15 Wise Approach 11/1 open 11.00 12/1 12/1 11/1 open 13.00 11/1 open 10.00 12/1 Coral
16 Fitzella 66/1 open 81.00 80/1 open 101.00 80/1 open 101.00 40/1 open 81.00 80/1 open 101.00 80/1 Coral
17 Havana Anna 20/1 open 13.00 25/1 open 13.00 25/1 open 13.00 25/1 open 15.00 25/1 open 13.00 25/1 Coral
18 Kimi Rey 100/1 open 51.00 125/1 open 51.00 125/1 open 51.00 125/1 open 51.00 125/1 open 51.00 125/1 Coral
19 Midnight Tango 33/1 33/1 33/1 33/1 33/1 33/1 Bet365
20 Spicy Marg 66/1 open 41.00 66/1 open 41.00 66/1 open 41.00 66/1 open 41.00 66/1 open 41.00 66/1 Bet365
21 Venetian Sun 11/8 6/5 open 2.38 6/4 open 2.38 5/4 open 2.38 6/4 open 2.25 6/4 Ladbrokes
22 Zanthos 18/1 22/1 open 19.00 22/1 open 19.00 20/1 22/1 open 19.00 22/1 Coral

Prices update each odds sync. Green ▼ = shortened (steamer), Red ▲ = drifted, Blue = = unchanged since last sync. Best column highlights the bookmaker offering the longest price.

Chamber Verdict

Balanced lens

Venetian Sun

Live signal

Venetian Sun owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (69) and market confidence (94). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

11/8 K R Burke Clifford Lee
77% Confidence
⚠ Danger Runner

Albert Einstein

Nearest rival if the simulation drifts off the primary path.

6/1 · A P O'Brien
✓ Value Signal

Song Of The Clyde

Strongest upside if you want a less obvious route through the field.

22/1 · Clive Cox
◈ Chamber Memory

Balanced

Even weighting across form, market confidence and race-day volatility.

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Chamber Signals

How the chamber read the race

Why this horse Live cards showing how the active lens weighted each signal for this outcome.
Speed rating Live signal
69 / 100
⚖ Weight 38% +26.2 pts

Base ability signal derived from the runner's best available speed figure.

Market confidence Dominant
94 / 100
⚖ Weight 22% +20.6 pts

Transforms live price respect into a confidence signal inside the chamber.

Pace profile Speculative
52 / 100
⚖ Weight 12% +4.8 pts

How cleanly the runner's engine fits the projected rhythm and pressure map.

Value edge Low conviction
43 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +4.3 pts

Shows whether the current price still leaves enough upside in the pick.

Chaos factor Dominant
50 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +5.0 pts

Controlled volatility that keeps the simulation realistic and stress-tests the profile.

Favourite bias Live signal
60 / 100
⚖ Weight 8% +4.8 pts

Extra certainty applied when the active lens wants to trust the obvious market leader.

Top chamber signals Top 5 ranked by the active lens.
1 21. Venetian Sun
64.7 11/8
2 1. Albert Einstein
59.2 6/1
3 6. Division
57.6 10/1
4 15. Wise Approach
57.5 11/1
5 5. Coppull
55.2 10/1
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21
Age 3 · 8-13
11/8
★★★★☆ SR 124 🐾

Strong Saturday Rating of 124, consistent form figures of 113-01, and a competitive 11/8 market price justify four stars.

1
Age 3 · 9-2
6/1
★★★☆☆ SR 112 🐾

Solid Saturday Rating of 112 and consistent form of 11-632 are offset by 9-2 weight and 11/2 odds suggesting market doubt.

5
Age 3 · 9-2
10/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 112 🐾

Coppull's 112 Saturday Rating and 12/1 odds place him well outside the market leaders despite decent form showing a recent win.

6
Age 3 · 9-2
10/1
★★★☆☆ SR 110 🐾

Solid 110 Saturday Rating and consistent form (115-32) are offset by 11/1 odds indicating limited market confidence.

4
Age 3 · 9-2
11/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 112 🐾

Form dip to 8th last time and 12/1 odds suggest the market lacks confidence despite his earlier winning sequence.

15
Age 3 · 9-2
11/1
★★★☆☆ SR 112 🐾

A Saturday Rating of 112 and inconsistent form (131-54) at 10/1 suggest mid-tier potential without market confidence.

12
Age 3 · 9-2
14/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 96 🐾

Outsider odds of 25/1 and a dip in form (finishing 2nd and 4th) undermine Samangan's earlier unbeaten run.

22
Age 3 · 8-13
18/1
★★★☆☆ SR 107 🐾

Zanthos holds a solid Saturday Rating of 107 but drifting 18/1 odds and recent form figure of 9 limit confidence.

10
Age 3 · 9-2
20/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 100 🐾

Long odds of 20/1 and a Saturday Rating of 100 reflect limited market confidence despite recent form showing back-to-back wins.

17
Age 3 · 8-13
20/1
★★★☆☆ SR 116 🐾

A Saturday Rating of 116 and strong form (1220-1) offer value at 12/1, but non-favourite status and lighter weight temper confidence.

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Saturday Racing AI
Venetian Sun
Confidence: Medium

Venetian Sun (SR 124, 11/8) is the clear class leader in this field — a full 8 SR points clear of the next-best Havana Anna (SR 116) and 12 points ahead of the cluster at SR 112. Carrying 8-13 gives her a 3lb weight advantage over the colts at 9-2, compounding her SR edge in what is an evenly-spread field on going she handles (Good to Firm suits a sharp 3yo filly). The form string 113-01 shows a blip on her penultimate start (the '0') but bounced back emphatically with a last-time-out win, confirming her form is live and trainer K R Burke has her ready. Market confidence at 11/8 is strong and shows no sign of drifting, reflecting genuine book-money support rather than public noise. Each-way alternative: Havana Anna. Main danger: Albert Einstein — Albert Einstein (SR 112, 11/2) is the second-shortest price in the race and A P O'Brien's form string '11-632' conceals a horse that ran well at Group level earlier in the season — O'Brien regularly produces sprinters at peak for Royal Ascot and the market at 11/2 suggests stable confidence that could trouble Venetian Sun if she fails to reproduce her last-time-out best.

Shortlist Venetian Sun, Havana Anna, Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Coppull
Each-way: Havana Anna Danger: Albert Einstein

🗺 The Course Class 1

6f Distance to cover
Good to Firm Expected going
22 Confirmed runners
Ascot Track and setting
Class 1 Race grade