Solvalla Race 1 - Race 1
Light on exposed form. Debutant OPIUM (4) draws well and gets Björn Goop, which suits a 2140m stand. GOUT DE DIAMANT (6) was 5th of 8 at Örebro over 1640m seven days ago and is second up with a +500m distance change. IVYS ARDESIO (3) has had two 1640m runs and now stretches 500m, with Ulf Ohlsson staying aboard. EXPAND YOUR WORLD (7) maps to follow them early from a wider mark and profiles as one for late improvement.
Driver: Peter G Norman
Stats
Comments
Barrier 1 gives this 2YO horse every chance to settle handy for Peter G Norman, who also trains and drives. First starter with Mosaique Face–Up And Quick breeding, so the setup looks straightforward from the pole. Respect the draw and profile for a positive debut run.
Driver: Ulf Ohlsson
Stats
Comments
Lightly raced 2YO with two runs this season, both over 1640m, and now stretches 500m. Last start at Bollnas he was $4 and met Just In Time when not figuring in a 5-runner field from the pole. Draws 3 here for Ulf Ohlsson and, with experience gained, looks a work in progress.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/5 | 21/09/2026 | - | maxEarnings=15000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Bollnas | 1640m | EASY | Ulf Ohlsson | 1 |
| - | $4.00 | |
| 0/5 | 04/09/2026 | - | maxEarnings=15000.000000 | $96,300.00 | Romme | 1640m | Ulf Ohlsson | 4 |
| - | $6.00 |
Driver: Björn Goop
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old horse by Nuncio out of Hypnotic Am, prepared by Marcus Schon and drawn barrier 4. Björn Goop takes the drive, which is a positive booking for a juvenile. With this setup, he profiles as a neat prospect.
Driver: Claes Sjöström
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old horse by Maharajah out of Whoopsiedaisy Zet makes his debut for trainer-driver Claes Sjöström from barrier 5. With the stable handling both duties and a midfield draw, his first outing will reveal where he sits. A low-key debut expectation, but the setup looks straightforward.
Driver: Carl Philip Lindblom
Stats
Comments
Debuted 7 days ago at Orebro over 1640m, finishing 5th of 8 at $23, beaten 0.07m behind Liza Kronos on an easy track. Steps to a new trip with a slight barrier shift and remains second-up for Carl Philip Lindblom and Christine Larsson. With that tight first-up run, he can take another step forward.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/10/2026 | - | maxEarnings=5000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Orebro | 1640m | EASY | Carl Philip Lindblom | 5 |
| 0.07L | $23.00 |
Driver: Örjan Kihlström
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old horse by Nuncio for Stefan Melander debuts from barrier 7 with Örjan Kihlström booked. The setup is solid on paper, but race-day professionalism will be key from this draw. Keep safe on debut.
Driver: Finn Verkaik
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old from the Thomas Bos yard draws barrier 8 with Finn Verkaik booked. By International Moni out of Gilda Newport, he debuts here and maps to get an educational run from the second row. A low draw would help, but he’s a watch on breeding and setup.