Ostersund Race 8 - Race 8
Short-course 1640m mobile at Östersund with limited exposed data. OSTBY SAGA (1) draws the pole and can use gate speed. OLSIMS RAGNAR (6) is a 7YO with upside in this grade and a suitable middle alley. Veteran BJORLIFIX (3) maps handy from gate 3. BASISTEN (5) has tactical options from 5 and can stalk the speed.
Driver: Jessika Sidbäck
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Draws barrier 1 for Nils Elfving with Jessika Sidbäck to drive, a handy setup for this experienced mare. By Tekno Odin out of Tem Mixi, she looks well placed to make use of the pole. Genuine claims from the inside.
Driver: Amelie Nilsson
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Veteran trotter from Hakan Norman draws well in gate 2 with Amelie Nilsson to drive. By Månprinsen A.m. out of Nylands Xenia, he brings a wealth of experience to this setup. A honest showing from the draw would not surprise.
Driver: Jenny Björk
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Draws barrier 3 with Jenny Björk engaged for Veronica Borg. The 12-year-old runner brings experience to this, and the inside-half draw should allow a handy spot early. Genuine chance to run a solid race from this gate.
Driver: Thommy Enberg
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Seasoned 9-year-old horse by Ulvsås Zico out of Bona Mi, trained by Gunnar Gabrielsson. Draws barrier 4 with Thommy Enberg booked, a straightforward setup for a genuine type. Honest profile suggests he can give a sound account.
Driver: Hans Bergh
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Basisten resumes as a 9-year-old with Hans Bergh booked and Jan Ove Olsen training, drawn barrier 5. With his Horgen Tore–Lily Viking breeding and a handy gate, he gets a practical setup to run a positive race.
Driver: Magnus O Jonsson
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Well-bred by Junifaks out of Nordby Vår and prepared by Magnus O Jonsson, who also drives. Draws barrier 6, and this setup keeps him straightforward enough. A tidy, no-frills profile with scope to run a solid race.
Driver: Håkan Persson
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Seasoned 12-year-old horse trained and driven by Håkan Persson, drawn wide in barrier 7. With experience on his side and a familiar handler, he can give a honest account if the run unfolds for him.
Driver: Jill Ivarsson
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Veteran horse by Moe Odin out of Gomnes Terna for trainer Gunilla Lindstrom, drawn barrier 8 with Jill Ivarsson to drive. At 11, his experience is an asset, and the wide gate makes the early map important; a measured drive can see him competitive.
Driver: Fredrik Sahlén
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10-year-old mare from Hannah Norredahl with Fredrik Sahlén booked from barrier 9. Well-bred by Norheim Svenn out of Röta, she maps for a soft run with the second row draw. Keep safe if the late tempo suits her.