A memorable afternoon of racing saw The Professional Syndicate (TPS) ratings hit the mark with several notable successes, highlighted by Dubai Days storming home at 16/1 in Haydock's Veterans' Chase.
The day's excitement peaked when Altobelli justified his high rating of 144 to land Ascot's competitive handicap hurdle at 5/2, while First Confession (2/1) proved the ratings spot-on in the novices' hurdle at the same venue.
At Haydock, followers of TPS enjoyed a particularly profitable day. After Gibbs Island (4/1) took the juvenile hurdle, Famous Bridge completed a memorable double when landing the Grand National Trial at 6/1. The aforementioned Dubai Days provided the day's biggest return, suggesting an each-way approach to higher-rated veterans could be profitable.
Southwell's evening card provided additional success with Powdering delivering at 12/1, while Leadenhall Street justified favoritism at 5/4 in the handicap.
A £10 each-way stake on all top-rated selections would have yielded a healthy profit, with the ratings particularly excelling in staying races. The system's ability to identify value in competitive handicaps proved especially noteworthy, with multiple winners at prices above 5/1.