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Haydock 19:15

Race 4 CJM Maintenance EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (6f 212y)

4th Jul 25

Horse
Artanis
Jockey
Billy Loughnane
Trainer
G Boughey
Let's dive into the 19:15 CJM Maintenance EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes at Haydock, featuring a fine assembly of novice fillies sprinting over 6 furlongs and 212 yards on ground described as 'Good-good to firm in places'. It's a promising lineup, but all eyes are on Artanis, piloted by young Billy Loughnane and trained by the astute G Boughey. Artanis is stepping out with a rather short live price of 1.91, reflective of her top billing by our predictions. However, she's yet to break her maiden with a recent form line that reads zeros across the board for wins over her short career and this distance. Still, the trainer's solid 30-day strike rate of 21.6% and specific course performance (100% wins from a single race) provide a backdrop of competence and possible expectation. Plus, the jockey-trainer combo also boasts a robust short-term performance, indicating a strong partnership entering this race. Hot on her heels in the odds market is Evolutionist, going off at a value price of 4.5. Under the guidance of S H James and the conditioning of K R Burke, this filly also enters the fray with limited racecourse evidence but benefits from a trainer who has tallied a commendable 17.5% win rate over the last 180 days. However, a lack of course-specific success could raise a few eyebrows among the punters. Rounding out our top picks, we find Land of Liberty facing the starter at long odds of 19, with R Havlin in the saddle for D Menuisier. While success has been elusive for this partnership recently, with modest strike rates across the board, the high odds could tempt those looking for a potential upset. In a race fraught with novice intrigue and unproven potential, Artanis stands out not just for her promising connections but also for leading our predictive rankings. She may well translate that predictor confidence into a maiden victory today. So, if you're at Haydock or tuning in from home, don't miss out on what promises to be a thrilling dash to the line. And remember, whether you're backing the favourite or a longshot, keep it fun and bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:18 am on 4th July 2025
PHorseHTJJ/TRLSP
3rd1. Artanis-153243180198
4th3. Evolutionist-102177136184
6th5. Land Of Liberty-91166134165
2nd2. Celestra-124155133154
1st6. Tavana-107178120128
5th4. Isle of Fernandez-831299892

Course SR 19.01% (from last 263 races)

Course & Distance SR 19.23% (from last 52 races)

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Artanis leads the tips for the 19:15 at Haydock, betting preview and prediction