Odense Race 1 - Race 1
MELVIN (1) maps to 1650m second-up from a soft draw after three Arhus runs at 2000m and earlier Klampenborg 1400m efforts, and did place 3rd over 1400m two starts into last prep; barrier 1 suits. First-up ROYAL RUNNER (5) returns off a 17‑day break with prior Odense/1650m exposure and reunites with Nicolaj Stott, which aligns with his best historical run in this region. Fresh QUEENOFTHEHIGHWAY (3) resumes after 3 months and draws better (barrier 3) than her wide Arhus debut (barrier 10) over 1550m, which can help. Long layoff is a query for SOPHIE LANE (4) (14 months away) despite prior Odense/1650m experience.
Jockey: Mathilde Lund Johansen
Weight: Unknown
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Second-up after 66 days and draws barrier 1, a notable improvement from barrier 11 last time at Arhus over 2000m. Best recent effort was 3rd at Klampenborg over 1400m on 2 May, and he comes back 350m in trip which looks more in his wheelhouse. With the inside draw and a return to a shorter distance, he has a platform to build on this prep.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 04/07/2026 | - | $6,691.00 | Arhus | 2000m | Mathilde Lund Johansen | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/11 | 13/06/2026 | - | $5,352.00 | Arhus | 2000m | Mathilde Lund Johansen | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/7 | 23/05/2026 | - | $4,683.00 | Klampenborg | 1400m | Evelina Ronnlund | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 3/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Klampenborg | 1400m | Evelina Ronnlund | - | - | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Diego Pedroza
Weight: Unknown
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Draws barrier 2 and partners with Diego Pedroza for Tina Mortensen, which should afford a soft run in transit. Well-bred by Giant Sandman out of Mariyna, he profiles as a colt with scope at this stage of his preparation.
Jockey: Matilde Klove
Weight: Unknown
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Returns first up after 117 days and draws barrier 3, a marked improvement from gate 10 at her sole run. Stays near the same trip (1550m last time; minor 100m shift) with Matilde Klove retained. With limited exposed form, the softer draw and continuity can help her progress this prep.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 14/05/2026 | - | $3,746.00 | Arhus | 1550m | Matilde Klove | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Angel Alekov Yuliyanov
Weight: Unknown
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First-up after a 14‑month break, returning with a 250m rise to 1650m from her last run at 1400m. She has had one prior try at Odense 1650m without placing and resumes from barrier 4 under Angel Alekov Yuliyanov. Fitness off the long spell is the query, but the draw gives her a straightforward map.
Last Starts 438 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 27/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Klampenborg | 1400m | Angel Alekov Yuliyanov | - | - | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/6 | 21/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Arhus | 1550m | Evelina Ronnlund | - | - | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/10 | 14/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Aalborg | 1800m | Mathilde Lund Johansen | - | - | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/9 | 25/04/2025 | - | $0.00 | Odense | 1650m | Mathilde Lund Johansen | - | - | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/8 | 12/07/2024 | - | $0.00 | Klampenborg | 1600m | Lise Vest | - | - | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/13 | 28/06/2024 | - | $0.00 | Klampenborg | 1400m | Maikel Narvaez Bravo | - | - | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 7/8 | 21/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Jagersro Galopp | 1730m | UNKNOWN | Hanna Nimåker | 64kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Nicolaj Stott
Weight: Unknown
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Returns first up with Nicolaj Stott from barrier 5, and his only prior start with this rider came in a 3UP 1200m at Jagersro Galopp (GOOD) where he finished 12th carrying 59kg at $31. Has had recent outings at Arhus and Odense over 1550m–1650m, so today’s 1650m sits within that recent range with only a minor 100m shift. Needs to lift on exposed figures but the setup is straightforward and the gate is workable.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 22/08/2026 | - | $6,691.00 | Arhus | 1550m | Me Ves | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/5 | 25/07/2026 | - | $3,746.00 | Odense | 1650m | Ma Lun | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/8 | 04/07/2026 | - | $13,384.00 | Arhus | 1550m | Mathilde Lund Johansen | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 12/12 | 05/10/2025 | - | 3UP | $0.00 | Jagersro Galopp | 1200m | GOOD | Nicolaj Stott | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $31.00 |
| 0/14 | 20/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Klampenborg | 1400m | Kelvin C Belcourt | - | - | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/12 | 02/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Klampenborg | 1400m | Nicolaj Stott | - | - | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/8 | 19/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Klampenborg | 1200m | Nicolaj Stott | - | - | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/6 | 11/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Klampenborg | 1200m | Nicolaj Stott | - | - | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |