Timeform horse racing analysts have announced their top selections for competitive handicap races at Bangor, the Curragh, Goodwood, and Haydock on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Four specific runners were highlighted based on recent form and tracking data.
Analysts' Picks
Greg Spink selected Startled in the 13:25 race at Goodwood.
The horse has excelled since moving up to seven furlongs, securing consecutive wins at Newmarket and York despite mid-race trouble.
For the 14:20 three-year-old handicap at Haydock, David Johnson chose Blue Courvoisier, citing strong previous handicap form from the Craven meeting.
Jockey Lauren Young, with a valuable five-pound claim, takes the mount from a low draw.
Kieran Clark identified The Secret Pearl in the 15:00 Bangor handicap for trainer Alex Hales.
The horse recently underwent a breathing operation to improve finishing performance after solid placements behind progressive rivals at Huntingdon.
In the Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh at 16:15, Billy Nash selected the filly Drop Dead Gorgeous over stablemates trained by Aidan O'Brien.
Despite jockey Ryan Moore riding the stable's apparent first choice, Causeway, Nash pointed to Drop Dead Gorgeous's unlucky run in the Athasi Stakes as a sign of untapped potential.
