Getmyfriend Tops AI Confidence Levels at Plumpton
If there’s such a thing as a nailed-on certainty, Getmyfriend heads the bill today as Dan Skelton’s six-year-old is heavily backed for Plumpton’s 20:39 (Odds: 3/10). Rated at a whopping 95% confidence by the AI model, the gelding is a class above the field over 2m 1f 169y on good going. He comfortably scored a 6-length win at Wincanton last time over a similar trip, and Harry Skelton takes the reins again, a jockey who boasts an impressive 34% strike rate across Plumpton fixtures this season. The Skelton stable has been in flying form, operating at a 28% strike rate across the last fortnight, with Getmyfriend coming out clear on form figures and speed ratings. At 3/10, he’s hardly a juicy price, but he’s the banker bet of the day. For those building a safe accumulator, this selection can anchor your bet — check out today's accumulator tips for similar picks.
Gaelic Approach Banker Bet at Redcar
The second standout selection is Gaelic Approach (4/9), who lines up for Redcar’s 15:20 over 1m 5f 218y. Trained by Mark Johnston and ridden by Connor Beasley, this three-year-old has been in scintillating form, clocking back-to-back wins on good-to-firm going, identical to today’s underfoot conditions. Johnston’s yard specialises in middle-to-long-distance contests, boasting a 23% strike rate in distances exceeding 1m 4f. Gaelic Approach is expected to relish this stamina test, and AI data suggests an expected value (EV) of +20.0% — a solid indicator that the odds are still fair. Punters looking for more low-risk bets should consider parlaying this selection with Getmyfriend for a two-leg accumulator.
Jamestown Looks Solid at Dundalk
Dundalk’s polytrack hosts Jamestown (4/7) in the 17:42, a race set over 7 furlongs. David Marnane’s four-year-old has been consistent on artificial surfaces, notching three wins from five starts at this track type. With Luke McAteer taking the ride, the horse benefits from strong jockey/trainer synergy; Marnane and McAteer have collaborated for a 27% win rate at Dundalk over the past six months. Form-wise, Jamestown returned a solid second in a competitive event at this venue three weeks ago, making him primed for today’s contest. If Dundalk is your focus, tap into Jamestown’s full racecard here.
Can Breezingwithdstars Spring a 66/1 Shock at Ballinrobe?
The Ballinrobe 20:30 offers today’s longest-priced intriguing prospect: Breezingwithdstars at eye-watering odds of 66/1. While the AI confidence level for the Peter Fahey-trained gelding is a modest 46%, the race conditions — 2m 13y on good-to-yielding ground — bring him into the frame. He’s only raced twice over hurdles but showed promise with a third-place finish in maiden company on similar going, and amateur jockey Mr J C Barry is capable of squeezing value out of outsiders. In such large fields (15 runners today), you can often find each-way opportunities that exceed market expectations; use our each-way tips to help identify similar longshots for Ballinrobe’s meeting.
Value Alert: Captaincy at 22/1 in Leicester’s 14:10
One dark horse well worth a second glance is Captaincy (22/1) in Leicester’s 14:10. With the experienced Harry Davies booked, this three-year-old makes his handicap debut on good going over 6 furlongs. His latest run-off high company at York showed he’s capable of competing at this level, finishing just 4 lengths behind the eventual winner. Trainer stats further bolster his case, as Captaincy’s yard boasts a 19% return on investment with newcomers to handicaps. If you’re confident in spotting big prices that click, compare Captaincy to other field runners via our horse comparison tool and see how he stacks up.
Best Bets Summary
Here’s a quick recap of today’s best bets:
- Getmyfriend (Plumpton 20:39) — 3/10 banker selection
- Gaelic Approach (Redcar 15:20) — 4/9 strong middle-distance performer
- Jamestown (Dundalk 17:42) — 4/7 reliable on polytrack
- Breezingwithdstars (Ballinrobe 20:30) — 66/1 each-way value
- Captaincy (Leicester 14:10) — 22/1 speculative outsider
Punters keen to deep-dive into today’s action can explore today’s full racecards, check latest results, or even glance at tomorrow’s early selections.



