Solvalla Race 1 - Race 1
ROCKSTEADY ARTIST (4) chases the hat-trick after narrow wins at Solvalla and Åby, beating OVERLORD SISU (2) by a nose two back and proving again last start. TOUGHER THAN YOU (3) maps well from gate 3 and brings strong 2YO form, including a last-start Romme win by a nose over 1640m and earlier Solvalla 2nd. OVERLORD SISU (2) has the Solvalla 2nd over 1640m by 0.01m and draws to stalk; last start 4th at Åby was sound. DUNDEE (1) won here three back from the pole and returns to barrier 1, but recent 8th at Romme and 4th at Bergsåker temper confidence.
Driver: Jorma Kontio
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Won on debut at Lindesberg over 1640m from the pole, edging Pure Enya, and now returns to barrier 1 fourth-up. Subsequent 1640m runs at Bergsaker (4th, SP 4) and Romme (8th, 26m) were tougher, including from a wide draw. Inside alley suits and his early win at the trip keeps him in the mix.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/09/2026 | - | raceType=Regular | $226,500.00 | Romme | 1640m | Jorma Kontio | 8 |
| 26.16L | $23.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | raceType=Regular | $226,500.00 | Bergsaker | 1640m | Jorma Kontio | 2 |
| 26.78L | $4.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 16/08/2026 | - | raceType=Regular | $96,300.00 | Lindesberg | 1640m | EASY | Jorma Kontio | 1 |
| 0.03L | $3.50 |
Driver: Robin Bakker
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Narrowly missed at Solvalla two back over 1640m on EASY going, finishing 2nd by 0.01m to Rocksteady Artist at $8. Fourth-up now and draws barrier 2 with Robin Bakker back on after a midfield 4th at Aby 10 days ago. Consistent at the trip this season (3:0-1-0) and profiles to be competitive with a clean getaway.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/09/2026 | - | raceType=Regular | $600,000.00 | Aby | 1640m | Dwight Pieters | 1 |
| 13.39L | $6.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | - | raceType=Regular | $144,000.00 | Solvalla | 1640m | EASY | Magnus A Djuse | 8 |
| 0.01L | $8.00 | |
| 7/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | raceType=Regular | $226,500.00 | Bergsaker | 1640m | Robin Bakker | 1 |
| 134.42L | $7.50 |
Driver: Örjan Kihlström
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Progressive 2YO with a (3:1-1-1) record, breaking through at Romme over 1640m from gate 3 at $9, narrowly holding off Pure Custom Cowboy. Prior runs at 1640m included a close 2nd at Solvalla by 0.03m to Jean Jacques and a 3rd at Bergsåker behind Pure Custom Cowboy. Fourth-up and drawn well again, he profiles as a solid chance at this trip.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/09/2026 | - | raceType=Regular | $226,500.00 | Romme | 1640m | Örjan Kihlström | 3 |
| 0.01L | $9.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | raceType=Regular | $226,500.00 | Bergsaker | 1640m | Orjan Kihlstrom | 5 |
| 13.43L | $9.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 10/08/2026 | - | raceType=Regular | $144,000.00 | Solvalla | 1640m | Jorma Kontio | 7 |
| 0.03L | $5.00 |
Driver: Claes Sjöström
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Unbeaten in two starts this season (2:2-0-0), both at 1640m, including a last-start win at Aby after rolling forward from gate 5 at $2.50. He also scored on debut at Solvalla over the same trip at $8 on an easy track, beating Overlord Sisu. Draws slightly better in 4 and looks to maintain his strong early record.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/09/2026 | - | raceType=Regular | $600,000.00 | Aby | 1640m | Claes Sjöström | 5 |
| 0.01L | $2.50 | ||
| 1/8 | 11/09/2026 | - | raceType=Regular | $144,000.00 | Solvalla | 1640m | EASY | Claes Sjöström | 6 |
| 0.01L | $8.00 |