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Yarmouth 15:02

Race 3 QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap (6f 3y)

12th Jun 25

Horse
Poet
Jockey
K T O'Neill
Trainer
S Dixon
First up is the dashing 6-year-old gelding, Poet, ready to sprint across the 6f 3y distance at Yarmouth in 'Race 3 QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap' today at 15:02. Looking at the offerings, Poet is set to compete under the experienced handling of jockey K. T. O'Neill with training flex from S. Dixon. Currently offered at a long live price of 21, punters might be a bit wary given Poet’s recent form shows just a single win in the last 180 days from three races, but a win is a win, and it seems like this old chap still has some fire left. The broader stats aren’t fervent with only a 20% strike rate over the last two years, but S Dixon maintains a solid footing at Yarmouth with a commendable 75% strike rate in the last 30 days. Poet could surprise us if the stars align today. Next, we glance at Rusheen Boy, the 4-year-old gelding led by Sean Kirrane and conditioned by the duo Julia & Shelley Birkett. Rusheen Boy does seem more robust in regular form recently, considering its consistent races over distance, yet not scoring wins in his resume speaks volumes. He pulls in with a middle-of-the-road live price at 7.5, providing a tempting pick for those looking for an upset at decent returns. With a horde of races but few wins under the saddle, his recent 180-days track record doesn’t spur confidence, although he's kept steady competition at various venues. This young chap has clocked considerable miles and could be primed for a breakthrough. Zaman Daar, another 4-year-old, has Gianluca Sanna steering and is trained by I Mohammed. Priced favorably at 5.5, Zaman Daar’s race history over the last two years shows an underwhelming performance with only a single win from over sixteen races. The notable bit is the creamy layer of his stats with J. Sanna recently achieving 100% winning returns in the last 14 days and a total strike rate of 50% over 60 days, showcasing burgeoning momentum that might ignite Zaman Daar’s potential today. While the horses have their unique cases to make, the points lean towards Poet stealing the show today with its intriguing long odds and seasoned team. Should be a scintillating sprint, so grab your caps, and may the best bet win! And as always, remember to punt responsibly.
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 12th June 2025

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Course SR 20.72% (from last 362 races)

Course & Distance SR 21.62% (from last 74 races)

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