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Yarmouth 16:45

Race 5 Paul Corrigan Memorial Handicap (1m 3y)

11th Jun 25

Horse
Atlantic Gamble
Jockey
Brandon Wilkie
Trainer
W J Knight
First up, let's chat about Atlantic Gamble, a 4-year-old gelding trained by W J Knight, scheduled to race at Yarmouth in the 1m 3y Paul Corrigan Memorial Handicap at 16:45. With current odds sitting long at 21.00, this chap might just be the underdog surprise of the day. His performance stats aren't exactly singing victories, with no recent wins in both 30 and 180-day windows, but he did notch up a fair 6 wins from 14 races over the last two years. His course record is solid with one win in his sole Yarmouth outing, so he's proven he can handle this turf. Jockey Brandon Wilkie and trainer Knight don't paint the most confident picture lately, but they've had a couple of successes in the past 60 days. Let's not write him off just yet; underdogs have their days, after all! Royal Velvet, also trained by W J Knight and ridden by Cieren Fallon, brings a much shorter price at 3.75, clubbing her into the value category. She's shared the same age and track with Atlantic Gamble, running in the very same race. Her recent form's a bit more robust, with a win in her last race over a 180-day lookback. Although she hasn't broken records at Yarmouth itself, there's a consistent performance in her history with a few spots of brilliance. Not to forget, jockey Cieren Fallon has been knocking out wins here and there, aligning him as a more fruitful partner than Wilkie. Al Khawssaa, guided by Ray Dawson and trained by R Varian, sits in the middle ground with odds of 10.00. Running at 1m 3y on a good track might just suit this 4-year-old filly. Ray Dawson isn't the most striking name in the riding books recently, but paired with R Varian's better sprint over the 180-day stats, they could pull a surprise. Al Khawssaa herself doesn't boast about top-tier wins recently, which makes her an interesting middle-runner choice if you're feeling particularly adventurous. Stepping away from numbers and into the saddles, we have ourselves a varied field. Atlantic Gamble leads my predictions not on statistics alone but on his proven adaptability to this course, making him well-positioned for an upset. Remember folks, horse racing isn't just about the favourites; sometimes, it's the quiet runners that make the most noise at the finish line. Best of luck with your bets, and remember, gamble responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:18 am on 11th June 2025

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Course SR 20.72% (from last 362 races)

Course & Distance SR 14.67% (from last 75 races)

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