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ITV Racing Tips: Two Friday Fancies At York's Ebor Meeting

2026-08-20T13:32:30+01:00

Day Two of the Ebor Meeting is upon us and after a rain soaked Day One, there are sure to be plenty more action packed races to enjoy. After hitting the crossbar with his first tip yesterday, Billy Grimshaw is back for more and again has two York betting tips...

14:25 York - Lonsdale Cup

None of the standout stayers are here and as such, the market has a competitive look to it. It is almost unquestionable that Caballo De Mar is the class act in this field, but I would be in no rush to back him at 5/2 or shorter considering the manner in which he finished at Royal Ascot in the Gold Cup, looking thoroughly exhausted. His trainer George Scott reported he was suffering from heat stress in the aftermath and that'll make many put a line through the run but I don't like seeing a horse come back as a favourite after such a clearly tough outing.

The one I am fairly sweet on is the third favourite CARMERS for Paddy Twomey, who also ran in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot but had a much less tough race once it became evident he was set to be a non stayer. Stepping back in trip here on rain softened ground should suit him to a tee and given he ran very well in last season's Great Voltigeur his course form is another tick in his box.

I am hoping Billy Lee is not quite so eager to make the running this time, as he will have Quickthorn to contend with here who has broken many rivals thar way around York. He looks a big price, in fact, at 33s but perhaps his best years are behind him, which is not what I'd say about Carmers who is a strong fancy in the Lonsdale.

15:00 York - Gimcrack Stakes

I wasn't expecting to have much of an opinion in this race, truth be told, as two year olds can improve at hugely differing rates and the presence of an Aidan O'Brien trained once raced maiden winner does mean we could potentially be playing for places here, however I did not expect to see Kevin Ryan's MATTEO available to back at 20/1 each-way when opening up the racecard. I'd venture anyone else who saw his Beverley win live last time out wouldn't, either.

Granted, that contest on paper looked nothing like as strong as this one, however given the amount Matteo did wrong yet still managed to win I would be immensely encouraged that this is an above average colt. He hit the front far too soon, idled as an inexperienced two year old is entitled to do, but really knuckled down to rally once he had been passed. This type of attitude is rare to see in such an unexposed horse and with that under his belt I fancy he can outrun his odds here.

I don't mind his draw in eight as most of the pace - including himself - is around him but I am hopeful Kevin Stott holds onto him a touch more than he managed at Beverley. If he can harness that rallying kick he used at Beverley, he could be a fair tool and certainly spring a bit of a surprise by at least hitting the frame in this.

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Grosvenor Offer At York Ebor Meeting: Get Double Odds On Your Fancy Today!

2026-08-20T13:06:13+01:00

One of the flat season's biggest meetings continues today up at York, the Ebor Festival, and new Grosvenor customers can get DOUBLE the odds on their first bet on the action. Read on to find out more about this great offer and how you can take advantage throughout the afternoon.

Grosvenor Sport Double Your Odds Offer – Key Details

New customers joining Grosvenor Sport can take advantage of an offer which allows them to Double Your Odds on a qualifying bet. Better still, the promotion is available on any bet, any sport, so there is no shortage of opportunities to put it to use during York's Ebor Festival.

The Knavesmire stages four superb days of racing, with top-class horses competing across some of the biggest contests of the summer. Whether you fancy using the offer on one of the meeting's headline Group races or taking a chance on a bigger-priced runner in one of York's fiercely competitive handicaps, the promotion provides new customers with the opportunity to enhance their potential return.

How To Use The Offer At York

New customers should register with Grosvenor Sport and follow the promotional instructions to qualify for the Double Your Odds offer. Once eligible, simply choose the York runner you want to back and apply the promotion to your qualifying wager.

With the Ebor Festival featuring major races throughout the week, including the Yorkshire Oaks taking place today, there should be plenty of opportunities to find a selection worth supporting. Punters can also check out our latest York betting tips, race previews and analysis before deciding where to use the offer right here on Horseracing.net.

Important T&Cs

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York Betting Offers: Free Bets, Boosts & Money Back 2nd on Thursday

2026-08-20T12:00:01+01:00

York's Ebor Festival rumbles on today, with Day 2's highlight being the Yorkshire Oaks. The bookmakers have plenty of boosts, special offers and promotions available for both new and existing customers. Here we round up the best York betting offers for the second day of the Ebor Festival.

To see even more sign up free bets, visit our B etting Offers page.

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Place a bet on any race at BOYLE Sports and if your horse finishes second to the SP favourite, get your stake back up to £10. Not got an account? Sign up today and get £40 in free bets when you place a £10 qualifying bet.

Betfred: £50 in Free Bets + Get £10 CASH if your 15:00 pick finishes second or third

Opt-in at Betfred and place a £10 bet on the 15:00 race to get your stake back as cash if your selection runs second or third. Plus, if you don't have an account with Betfred, you can sign up and get £50 in free bets when you bet £10.

Sky Bet: £50 in Free Bets + Extra Places

Sky Bet have two welcome offers running this week. Choose £50 in free racing accas or £30 in flexible free bets when you register and place the appropriate qualifying bet. What's more, they are paying industry leading extra each-way places on all bar one of today's races at York.

Coral: £50 in Free Bets + Get Paid as a Winner if Beaten Into 2nd by a Head

Coral's popular racing promotion pays out as a winner if your horse finishes second (beaten by a head or less) at York provided you've opted in before placing your bet. Customers without a Coral account can also take advantage of the welcome offer which awards £30 in Free Bets after placing a qualifying £5 bet.

bet365: £30 in Free Bets + Super Boost on Sun Goddess

Sign up to bet365 today and get £30 in free bets when you stake £10 plus you can take advantage of their legendary Super Boosts every day of the York Ebor Festival, with today's focusing on Sun Goddess in the second race.

William Hill: £30 in Free Bets + EVS (was 14/7) Centigrade To Finish Top 3

Sign up to William Hill and get £30 in free bets when you place a £10 qualifying bet. With Epic Boosts available from 9am each day of the York Ebor Festival, it's well worth registering an account.

Midnite: £30 in Free Bets + 6/4 Kalpana in the Yorkshire Oaks

If you're not signed up to Midnite, it's well worth checking them out for their Daily Super Boosts on racing and football. There's a decent sign up offer too giving you £30 in free bets when you place a £10 qualifying bet.

More York Ebor Free Bets

There are plenty more free bets and bonuses available for the York Ebor Festival today. Check out some of our favourites below.

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ITV Racing Tips: A Couple Of Selections On Day 2 Of Ebor Meeting

2026-08-19T14:50:04+01:00

13:50 York - Lowther Stakes

I've been put off a smidgen by the rain falling today (I'm penning this piece on Wednesday afternoon) and forecast for raceday, but still think even if the ground becomes softer than ideal LIBERTANGO sets the standard in this race and that 7/4 is a fair enough price about her. Her win in the Albany was very impressive for the team that have really announced themselves this season at the very top table in George Boughey and Billy Loughnane and while some may have been disappointed to see her only finish second in another Group 2 last time out, I am actually looking at that run as a positive for this contest.

Loughnane went too soon at Newmarket and paid the price, with Libertango looking tired as the line drew closer and in danger of losing second place. The young str rider will not make the mistake of begin in front before the last possible minute this time, one suspects, and her high draw doesn't put me off given the suspected hold up tactics from the team. This does not look the hottest renewal of this race in recent years and, to my eye at least, she is the standout form pick. Her aptitude for racing on soft is as yet untested but I doubt the ground will get too bad at York even with a few showers sprinkled in.

I probably fear the Irish raider Livenka most of the opposition, with her win last time out hardly coming in a deep race but still visually very impressive. Ger Lyons; filly will be one of the pacesetters, you'd imagine, and all the early speed does in fact look to be drawn high in and around the favourite. That could be just what the doctor ordered for a late swooping Loughnane.

15:35 York - Yorkshire Oaks

I don't doubt that Kalpana is the best horse in this race, however after a career best to win the King George at her beloved Ascot last time out, under a month ago, and with bigger fish to fry later in the season I am going to take her on with the stunningly impressive Irish Oaks winner JOHANNA WALSH for Dylan Browne McMonagle and Joseph O'Brien. She is available to back at 9/2 at the time of writing and as I am not keen on Minnie Hauk this season, that looks a tremendous price to back each-way for the improver who receives nine pounds from her elders. If Kalpana runs to the level she showed in the King George, she will win this race, but all her very best performances have been saved for Ascot and with all the mitigating factors I think she could get caught out a touch here.

William Haggas's Earth Shot of course got the better of Johanna Walsh at Royal Ascot in the Ribblesdale, but that form was emphatically reversed at the Curragh last time out and I cannot see any reason why Earth Shot will ever trouble a fully fit and firing Johanna Walsh again. That romp in the Irish Oaks was a phenomenal display and for the older horses to give her - if in the same form off the front end - nine pounds and a beating will be some effort. Minnie Hauk may well try to make it under Ryan Moore, but I'd fancy Johanna Walsh to do her for speed or stamina if they get battling early, and that fight may well bring out the best of Johanna Walsh on the front end.

Kalpana will no doubt be asked to challenge a touch later, but if she is not getting by the front runners it'd come as no surprise to me if Colin Keane were to mind her a tad, given her long term focus for this season is of course the Arc. Hopefully we at least get our money back (almost) with a second place finish but I am quietly confident in Johanna Walsh winning this so although an each-way bet is the logical play, I'd put nobody off backing her win only.

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ITV Racing Tips: Two Best Bets For Day 1 Of Ebor Meeting

2026-08-18T14:07:04+01:00

One of the best weeks of the year for fans of flat racing takes place starting on Wednesday, York's Ebor Festival. We kick things off with a bang with the Juddmonte International the highlight of a stacked Wednesday card and as well as a full preview of the feature race, embedded on this page, Billy Grimshaw has two additional bets to hopefully kick the week off in perfect fashion.

13:50 York - Heritage Handicap

A blink and you'll miss it handicap over five kicks things off for another year's Ebor festival, and as always the best bit of advice when punting in these races is to tread lightly. Th draw is always a huge factor and as this is race 1, we are guessing a touch as to where it will be optimal to be drawn, but I am going to judge this race on the basis the lower drawn horses will have a slight advantage. One thing I definitely want here over this course and distance is a prominent racer, and while he may not be a bona fide frontrunner like Dark Thirty, who I imagine will lead his group from stall 13, I like TOCA MADERA to get a deserved slice of revenge for his hopelessly luckless run in the Steward's Cup last time out.

To say he met traffic at Goodwood would be one of the understatements of the year, but once Saffie Osborne did finally get a gap his progress was eye-catching and one suspects if he'd have been a bit more prominent, as he usually is, he'd have got even closer than fifth. Danny Tudhope takes over in the saddle and I would be amazed if he is not quick from the stalls to try and get a leading position in the low drawn crew of horses. Should he get a nice position I have no worries over his stamina on this ground and over this trip, and with the finishing kick he showed at Goodwood he can show the field a clean pair of heels.

We of course could see him win his group and finish out of the money, but hopefully that doesn't happen and we at least scoop some each-way returns. Favourite The Man scares me the most - unsurprisingly as he is the only horse shorter than our lad - given he was second in the race last season and looks in better nick this time around, but I do believe Toca Madera is the most talented in here and if he doesn't hit traffic as he did at Goodwood, he can come home in front.

15:00 York - Great Voltigeur Stakes

I cannot wait to see the three way clash between Christmas Day, Pierre Bonaud and Maltese Cross here. I was struggling to split all three, but 11/4 on the Derby winner and 3/1 on the "second string" for O'Brien versus 2/1 for the Derby second makes it an easier choice than I'd anticipated. Over perhaps the past five seasons there has been a cliche which has almost eaten itself; William Haggas likes winners at York. It is true, of course, and he does have a fine record here, but you could bring any trainer form stat you like to any course of your choosing and if you're using it as a reason to back against an Aidan O'Brien, I'll take you on. I feel the odds compilers have fallen into the Haggas York trap too deep here, and will gladly be on the other side of that argument.

Christmas Day's win at Epsom has had stones thrown at it for being on soft ground, but he did very little wrong in the Irish Derby when a few lengths off the ultra impressive winner - who'd be odds-on in here. He finished up an always closing half length ahead of Pierre Bonaud off levels that day, but now has to give away five pounds. Ryan Moore is on Christmas Day, however I wonder how much of that has been dictated to him by the powers that be. It is hard to watch the Curragh Classic and think Pierre Bonaud would not have finished ahead if given 5lbs, and with Wayne Lordan's mount potentially being better suited by the going here he is the one to be with.

PIERRE BONAUD did have a slightly easier task at the Curragh in that he had cover while Christmas Day was left out as a sitting duck for Benvenuto Cellini to reel in, however the duo looked to be really battling in the final furlong and it was Bonaud who was gaining with every stride. There is a fag paper between them, I suspect, and so with the weight swing I'll back Lordan to again come out on top this season in his battles with Moore.

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Juddmonte International Betting Tips: Billy Grimshaw’s Big Race Preview & Best Bet

2026-08-18T13:14:35+01:00

The opening day of York’s Ebor Festival serves up a Juddmonte International worthy of the name, with last year’s winner Ombudsman facing the brilliant three-year-old Constitution River in one of the most eagerly awaited clashes of the Flat season. Nine have been declared for the £1.5 million Group 1 over a mile and a quarter, and while there are credible dangers elsewhere, the market has understandably concentrated on the big two. Billy Grimshaw breaks down the race for us here and gives his best bet...

Ombudsman arrives as the established champion, officially rated 132 and unbeaten in three starts this year, while CONSTITUTION RIVER has won five on the spin and gets the crucial 7lb weight-for-age allowance. Add in York specialist Item, Group 1 winner Almaqam and a couple of likely pacemakers, and we should get a proper test. I am siding with the younger horse to take the next step and announce himself as the new star of the middle-distance division. This time of year, those weight allowances matter more and more.

The favourite is difficult to oppose on bare form. John and Thady Gosden’s five-year-old won this race 12 months ago and has returned even better in 2026, winning all three starts and producing a career-best display when slamming his rivals by four lengths in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot. He is officially rated 132, has already proved that York, this trip and top-level pressure hold no fears, and William Buick knows him inside out. Devil’s Advocate should ensure there is enough pace for him to settle and use that long, relentless finishing run. There is very little not to like.

The issue is simply the price and the presence of what could be a superstar opponent in Constitution River. Aidan O’Brien’s three-year-old has looked more impressive every time we have seen him this season. He overcame a poor draw to win the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly and then took another major leap forward in the Eclipse at Sandown, powering three lengths clear in his first clash with older horses. That made it five consecutive victories and there is still a strong feeling that we have not seen his ceiling. His official rating of 124 leaves him 8lb shy of Ombudsman, but he receives 7lb here, which effectively brings them almost level before we even consider further improvement. At around 13/8 against roughly 11/10 for Ombudsman, I would rather have the improving three-year-old on my side.

The pace should make this a proper race. Action looks likely to ensure a genuine gallop for the Ballydoyle number one, while Devil’s Advocate performs a similar role for Ombudsman. That reduces the chance of the contest turning into a sprint and should make this a true test over York’s extended mile and a quarter. Constitution River has already shown he can travel strongly off a good pace before quickening, and Ryan Moore should be able to get him into a comfortable rhythm from stall seven. If the leaders overdo it, the race could set up beautifully for both market principals, and the question will be which has the sharper finishing gear late on.

Item is the obvious third horse in. Andrew Balding’s colt has an excellent York record, having won the Dante over this course and distance in May before bouncing back from a disappointing Derby run to beat Pride Of Arras in the Sky Bet Stakes here last month. His ninth at Epsom came on soft ground over a mile and a half, and at a course that doesn't always correlate to the Knavesmire, so I am happy to forgive it. Back on a flat track, on good ground and over what looks his optimum distance, he is a serious rival. His official mark of 122 puts him only 2lb behind Constitution River and he receives the same weight-for-age allowance from Ombudsman. At around 7/1 he is the one I would want if looking beyond the front two, but he still needs to improve again against two horses who have already produced elite Group 1 performances.

Almaqam has already won at the top level this season, taking the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh, but Ombudsman put him firmly in his place at Royal Ascot and it is difficult to see why that form should be reversed on good ground. He would become more interesting if the forecast rain turned the surface significantly softer. Hawk Mountain has twice finished behind Constitution River this summer and, while high class in his own right, the evidence suggests his stablemate has his measure. Pride Of Arras loves York and ran well behind Item last time but has plenty to find on ratings. Zaydann is perhaps the most intriguing outsider after winning five races in a row, yet he is jumping from Group 3 company into a contest containing two of the best middle-distance horses in Europe.

For me, then, it comes down to Ombudsman against Constitution River. Ombudsman is the safer proposition and nobody could argue with anyone taking odds-against about a defending champion rated 132 and arriving unbeaten this season. But betting is about price as much as probability, and I think the market is giving the younger horse slightly less respect than his chance deserves. Constitution River is already a dual Group 1 winner, receives 7lb, has improved with every run this year and may still have another chunk of progression to come. York’s long straight should suit him, the likely strong pace should suit him and Ryan Moore can sit wherever he wants without needing to manufacture the race.

If Ombudsman reproduces his Royal Ascot demolition job he could simply be too good, but Constitution River does not need to find much more to make the weight concession decisive. At around 13/8, I am happy to take that chance. CONSTITUTION RIVER is my selection to beat Ombudsman in what could be one of the races of the season.

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Racing Tips Today - Tuesday 18th August 2026

2026-08-18T08:30:00+01:00

Tuesday’s racing tips today focus on Lingfield, Chepstow, Roscommon and Wolverhampton, with Newmarket leading the NAPs Table through Flash Kozo in the 20:00 at Wolverhampton. Farringdon follows with So Alex in the same race, Ian Gaughran puts up Rating at Chepstow, while Templegate sides with Arnaz in the Chepstow finale. Robin Goodfellow is on Romotoso at Lingfield and Newsboy heads to Wolverhampton with Percy’s Lad, as the York Ebor Festival build-up and Juddmonte International declarations dominate the wider racing news.

Today’s NAPs Table - Top 3

Newmarket tops today’s NAPs Table and heads to Wolverhampton with Flash Kozo, while Farringdon also targets the 20:00 at Dunstall Park with So Alex. Ian Gaughran completes the top three with Rating in the 15:50 at Chepstow.

Tipster	NAP	Race & Time	Odds	P&L £
Newmarket	Flash Kozo	Wolverhampton - 20:00	2/1	+£62.21
Farringdon	So Alex	Wolverhampton - 20:00	10/1	+£51.40
Ian Gaughran	Rating	Chepstow - 15:50	9/2	+£46.76

NAPs Table

Templegate & Other Big-Name NAPs

Chepstow, Lingfield and Wolverhampton share the big-name attention on Tuesday, with Templegate siding with Arnaz in the 17:00 at Chepstow. Robin Goodfellow puts up Romotoso in Lingfield’s 15:00, while Newsboy is with Percy’s Lad in the 18:30 at Wolverhampton.

Templegate: Arnaz (Chepstow 17:00) 2/1
Robin Goodfellow: Romotoso (Lingfield 15:00) 10/11
Newsboy: Percy’s Lad (Wolverhampton 18:30) 3/1

Racing News Round-Up

Juddmonte International field confirmed: Ombudsman and Constitution River are set for a major clash in Wednesday’s 15:35 at York, with nine declared for the Group 1 and Item, Almaqam, Zaydann and Pride Of Arras adding further depth.
Ebor Festival build-up gathers pace: York’s four-day meeting begins on Wednesday, with the Juddmonte International, Yorkshire Oaks, Nunthorpe, City Of York Stakes and Sky Bet Ebor all among the headline races across the week.

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Racing Tips Today - Monday 17th August 2026

2026-08-17T09:15:36+01:00

Monday’s racing tips today focus on Catterick, Lingfield, Windsor and Wolverhampton, with Newmarket leading the NAPs Table through Sydney Grace in the 18:10 at Wolverhampton. Farringdon follows with Pace Attack on the same evening card, Ian Gaughran puts up So Tempting at Catterick, while Templegate is on Le Rouge Chinois at Lingfield. Robin Goodfellow sides with Runninsonofagun at Catterick and Newsboy heads to Windsor with Magic Effort, as the York Ebor Festival build-up and Nunthorpe Stakes confirmations provide the main racing news angles.

Today’s NAPs Table - Top 3

Newmarket tops today’s NAPs Table and heads to Wolverhampton with Sydney Grace, while Farringdon also looks to the Dunstall Park evening card with Pace Attack. Ian Gaughran completes the top three with So Tempting in the 14:45 at Catterick.

Tipster	NAP	Race & Time	Odds	P&L £
Newmarket	Sydney Grace	Wolverhampton - 18:10	9/2	+£63.21
Farringdon	Pace Attack	Wolverhampton - 20:10	6/1	+£52.40
Ian Gaughran	So Tempting	Catterick - 14:45	15/8	+£47.76

NAPs Table

Templegate & Other Big-Name NAPs

Lingfield, Catterick and Windsor share the big-name attention on Monday, with Templegate siding with Le Rouge Chinois in the 15:30 at Lingfield. Robin Goodfellow puts up Runninsonofagun in Catterick’s 16:45, while Newsboy is with Magic Effort in the 18:25 at Windsor.

Templegate: Le Rouge Chinois (Lingfield 15:30) 13/8
Robin Goodfellow: Runninsonofagun (Catterick 16:45) 7/2
Newsboy: Magic Effort (Windsor 18:25) 7/1

Racing News Round-Up

York Ebor Festival build-up intensifies: The Juddmonte International market has had a major shake-up, with Delacroix drifting, Whirl shortening sharply and Ombudsman now prominent before Wednesday’s Group 1 feature.
Nunthorpe Stakes field takes shape: Lady Iman, Spicy Marg and Rumstar have been supplemented for Friday’s Group 1 sprint at York, adding extra depth to a field already set to feature Arizona Blaze, Asfoora and several other leading speedsters.

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ITV Racing Tips: Two To Back On Busy Saturday

2026-08-14T13:08:24+01:00

Although many eyes will be drawn to York's upcoming Ebor Meeting, there is plenty to get stuck into as always on an ITV Racing Saturday and Billy Grimshaw has a couple of tips across Newbury and Ripon on Great St Wilfrid Day!

Good luck if you are following and remember to check out our betting offers page for the latest free bets and bonuses from the top online bookies.

13:25 Newbury - Geoffrey Freer Stakes

Kicking us off with a bang, the Geoffrey Freer Stakes looks a rip-roaring affair at Newbury and the race probably revolves around whether Dubai Honour is primed and ready for this reappearance. We know the Haggas globe trotter will have his eyes fixed on prizes Down Under and beyond later in this season, but he may only need to be at 80% to win here. I am not sure, however, that he will be at that level given he is set to take part in the Group 1 Irish Leger in under a month's time and as such, I want to take him on with one who looks fairly unexposed.

Six of the last ten winners of this race have been three years old and this is usually the time of the season when the "Classic Generation" start to make hay over their older rivals and as such I am going to side with Faye Bramley's REBEL ROCKER to cause a bit of a surprise. He receives 10lbs from his older rivals and a huge 13lbs from the penalised Mount Atlas, who I fancy will be beaten by Tabletalk given that penalty and the fact he only beat that rival a head last time out, but Rebel Rocker off a break could be dangerous given how excellent his Derby run in the wet looked.

He is value for better than that run, too, as at stages he really did look unhappy both on the soft ground and on the Epsom undulations, yet still he plugged on for sixth doing all his best work late. This step up in trip should hold no fears for him and while Dubai Honour obviously sets the standard, I wonder if Bramley's charge may well be sent on and try to get the rest of them chasing him with the weight perhaps proving decisive. He is by no means my strongest play of the day, but 12/1 is overpriced and 2 places each-way is tempting enough.

15:25 Ripon - Great St Wilfrid Stakes

Ripon's big race of the season has attracted a slightly smaller than usual field of 15 but it looks as competitive a renewal as ever and I am hoping those drawn high make hay. There is pace almost everywhere across the track here, with It Just Takes Time presumably the one who will blast off and lead the lower drawn group while I'd be surprised if anything went quick enough early to take the high drawn pace from I'm Next. Whether either will last home is a different discussion, however, and neither are my selection.

Favourite Fast Track Harry is drawn slap bang in the middle in stall eight and so will be able to choose which group to latch onto, presumably the higher drawn crowd given the usual bias here. He has an obvious chance for Clive Cox but with the race this deep I am willing to swerve him at 11/2 or shorter, for all his Ascot run last time out off the same mark was a step in the right direction. I am against Dark Cloud Rising as he looked a spent force at Goodwood when just clinging on for second and I think if they go hard here he could once again wilt when the going gets tough, but drawn next to him is KODIAC THRILLER and he makes much more appeal each-way at around the 17/2 mark.

The five year old looks to be in career best form, exemplified by his gutsy York handicap win last time out, and for all he is stepping up in class here he looks a tough nut to crack and will almost certainly stay right to the line. He and Dark Cloud Rising both like to get on with things but while I am doubtful the shorter priced runner will relish a battle should one ensue, I have no such doubts about this lad and he is a sporting bet in the big betting race of the day.

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Racing Tips Today - Thursday 13th August 2026

2026-08-13T09:02:00+01:00

Thursday’s racing tips today focus on Beverley, Salisbury, Tramore, Windsor and Lingfield, with Newmarket leading the NAPs Table through Dove Tale in the 19:28 at Lingfield. Farringdon follows with Magical Merlot at Windsor, Ian Gaughran puts up Tell Us This at Tramore, while Templegate and Newsboy both side with A Major Payne in Windsor’s 19:41. Robin Goodfellow heads to Beverley with Ventura Express, with Windsor’s evening handicap and the Beverley sprint providing the main day-of-racing angles.

Today’s NAPs Table - Top 3

Newmarket tops today’s NAPs Table and heads to Lingfield with Dove Tale, while Farringdon and Ian Gaughran complete the top three with Magical Merlot and Tell Us This respectively.

Tipster	NAP	Race & Time	Odds	P&L £
Newmarket	Dove Tale	Lingfield - 19:28	6/4	+£61.19
Farringdon	Magical Merlot	Windsor - 18:41	5/1	+£56.40
Ian Gaughran	Tell Us This	Tramore - 17:11	4/1	+£51.76

NAPs Table

Templegate & Other Big-Name NAPs

Windsor is the main focus for Templegate and Newsboy on Thursday, with both putting up A Major Payne in the 19:41 handicap. Robin Goodfellow’s best bet comes earlier at Beverley, where Ventura Express lines up in the 15:45 sprint.

Templegate: A Major Payne (Windsor 19:41) 7/2
Robin Goodfellow: Ventura Express (Beverley 15:45) 4/1
Newsboy: A Major Payne (Windsor 19:41) 10/3

Racing News Round-Up

A Major Payne a shared Windsor headline: Templegate and Newsboy both NAP the Michael Bell-trained runner in the 19:41 RIP Susan Procter Memorial Handicap, an eight-runner 1m2f contest on good-to-firm ground.
Beverley sprint looks the standout afternoon betting race: Robin Goodfellow’s Ventura Express lines up in the 15:45 Connexin Super Fast Sprint Handicap, a 12-runner 5f contest on quick ground where pace and draw should be important.

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Racing Tips Today - Wednesday 12th August 2026

2026-08-12T08:58:43+01:00

Wednesday’s racing tips today focus on Gowran Park, Salisbury, Beverley, Kempton and Ffos Las, with Farringdon leading the NAPs Table through Felicitas in the Upavon Fillies’ Stakes at Salisbury. Newmarket follows with Arrivera at Kempton, Ian Gaughran puts up Racingbreaks Ryder on the same evening card, while Templegate is on Rogue Allegiance. Robin Goodfellow and Newsboy both side with Quest For Stars at Salisbury, as Bow Echo’s shock retirement and Willie Mullins’ York Ebor market move provide the main racing news angles.

Today’s NAPs Table - Top 3

Farringdon remains top of today’s NAPs Table and heads to Salisbury with Felicitas, while Newmarket and Ian Gaughran complete the top three with Arrivera and Racingbreaks Ryder respectively at Kempton.

Tipster	NAP	Race & Time	Odds	P&L £
Farringdon	Felicitas	Salisbury - 16:30	15/8	+£57.40
Newmarket	Arrivera	Kempton - 18:00	13/2	+£51.19
Ian Gaughran	Racingbreaks Ryder	Kempton - 19:00	6/1	+£35.76

NAPs Table

Templegate & Other Big-Name NAPs

Kempton and Salisbury share the big-name attention on Wednesday, with Templegate siding with Rogue Allegiance in the 20:00 at Kempton. Robin Goodfellow and Newsboy both head to Salisbury’s 15:30 Stonehenge Stakes with Quest For Stars.

Templegate: Rogue Allegiance (Kempton 20:00) 5/2
Robin Goodfellow: Quest For Stars (Salisbury 15:30) 13/8
Newsboy: Quest For Stars (Salisbury 15:30) 13/8

Racing News Round-Up

Bow Echo retired after training setback: George Boughey’s unbeaten three-time Group 1 winner has been retired from racing due to injury, ruling him out of Sunday’s Prix Jacques Le Marois and sending him to a future stallion career with Darley.
Willie Mullins sparks York Ebor gamble: Love Me Tender has been cut sharply for the £500,000 York handicap after Mullins identified the German-bred gelding as one to watch, though punters have had to be careful as the trainer has two horses with the same name.

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Racing Tips Today - Tuesday 11th August 2026

2026-08-11T08:57:00+01:00

Tuesday’s racing tips today focus on Lingfield, Carlisle, Hamilton and Nottingham, with Farringdon leading the NAPs Table through Milford in the 20:00 at Hamilton. Newmarket follows with Baddaddan at Nottingham, Ian Gaughran puts up Dwindling Funds at Hamilton, while Templegate is on Bone Marra at Lingfield. Robin Goodfellow sides with Return To Unit in the Hamilton feature and Newsboy heads to Nottingham with Moulin Booj, with Hamilton’s 19:00 handicap and the evening sprint at Nottingham providing the main racing news angles.

Today’s NAPs Table - Top 3

Farringdon remains top of today’s NAPs Table and heads to Hamilton with Milford, while Newmarket and Ian Gaughran complete the top three with Baddaddan and Dwindling Funds respectively.

Tipster	NAP	Race & Time	Odds	P&L £
Farringdon	Milford	Hamilton - 20:00	4/1	+£58.40
Newmarket	Baddaddan	Nottingham - 18:15	9/4	+£49.19
Ian Gaughran	Dwindling Funds	Hamilton - 19:00	13/2	+£36.76

NAPs Table

Templegate & Other Big-Name NAPs

Lingfield, Hamilton and Nottingham share the big-name attention on Tuesday, with Templegate siding with Bone Marra in the 16:30 at Lingfield. Robin Goodfellow is with Return To Unit in Hamilton’s 19:00 feature, while Newsboy puts up Moulin Booj in Nottingham’s 19:45 sprint.

Templegate: Bone Marra (Lingfield 16:30) 11/8
Robin Goodfellow: Return To Unit (Hamilton 19:00) 3/1
Newsboy: Moulin Booj (Nottingham 19:45) 7/4

Racing News Round-Up

Hamilton feature shaped by El Matador absence: The 19:00 Kinrara Distillery Scottish Trophy Handicap has lost El Matador, leaving Return To Unit towards the head of the betting and NAPs Table third Dwindling Funds among the key contenders.
Moulin Booj leads Nottingham sprint market: Newsboy’s NAP is prominent in the betting for the 19:45 Oddschecker+ Subscription Service Handicap, with the George Scott runner taking on Grandlad, Michaelas Boy and Mesaafi in a seven-runner 5f contest.

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Racing Tips Today - Monday 10th August 2026

2026-08-10T09:19:11+01:00

Monday’s racing tips today focus on Ayr, Kempton, Windsor and Ballinrobe, with Farringdon leading the NAPs Table through Novak in the 14:45 at Ayr. Newmarket follows with Desert Belle at Kempton, Ian Gaughran puts up My Old Mate in the Windsor finale, while Templegate also sides with My Old Mate. Robin Goodfellow is on Black Rock Beauty at Ayr and Newsboy heads to Windsor with Another Abbot, as the Windsor sprint feature and Ryan Moore’s Shergar Cup success provide the main racing news angles.

Today’s NAPs Table - Top 3

Farringdon remains top of today’s NAPs Table and heads to Ayr with Novak, while Newmarket and Ian Gaughran complete the top three with Desert Belle and My Old Mate respectively.

Tipster	NAP	Race & Time	Odds	P&L £
Farringdon	Novak	Ayr - 14:45	13/2	+£59.40
Newmarket	Desert Belle	Kempton - 17:00	4/1	+£50.19
Ian Gaughran	My Old Mate	Windsor - 20:15	9/4	+£36.23

NAPs Table

Templegate & Other Big-Name NAPs

Windsor is the main focus for two of the familiar newspaper names on Monday, with Templegate siding with My Old Mate in the finale and Newsboy putting up Another Abbot in the 19:15 feature. Robin Goodfellow heads to Ayr with Black Rock Beauty in the 14:45.

Templegate: My Old Mate (Windsor 20:15) 9/4
Robin Goodfellow: Black Rock Beauty (Ayr 14:45) 10/1
Newsboy: Another Abbot (Windsor 19:15) 9/2

Racing News Round-Up

Another Abbot backed for Windsor feature: Newsboy’s NAP runs in the 19:15 Fitzdares Sprint Series Final Handicap, a competitive Class 2 sprint where Another Abbot takes on Badri, Sudden Flight, Trefor, King Of Light and Indian Run.
Ryan Moore shines on Shergar Cup return: Moore was crowned top jockey on his first Shergar Cup appearance in 20 years, with Great Britain and Ireland winning Saturday’s team competition at Ascot.

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ITV Racing Tips: Two Shergar Cup Picks

2026-08-07T11:15:15+01:00

Like Marmite, the Shergar Cup is a meeting you either love or hate. It divides racing fans, but always attracts a good Ascot crowd and is the centrepiece of Saturday's ITV Racing coverage. Billy Grimshaw has two betting tips on the card.

Good luck if you are following and remember to check out our betting offers page for the latest free bets and bonuses from the top online bookies.

13:35 Ascot - Shergar Cup Dash

A typically competitive affair in the Dash kicks off Shergar Cup Day and the one I want to side with is making a quickfire reappearance from an admittedly poor prep run at Glorious Goodwood last time out, FANDOM. Ascot is notoriously one of the stiffest flat track finishes in Britain and as such over this minimum trip I want a horse that will be held onto and smuggled into contention, and this lad fits the bill. That was what it looked like he attempted to do at Goodwood in the Stewards Cup but never got going over a trip that stretched him a smidgen and he was certainly not given a hard time when out of contention, perhaps with this race in mind.

Prior to that run he came third here in a heritage handicap and I think there's potential he was value for a place or two better, given he was ridden more prominently than he usually is. Suraj Narredu is not a jockey I am an expert on, truth be told, but he is experienced over in India and Richard Hannon will I've no doubt instruct him to hold onto his charge for as long as he dares before mounting a late challenge. He did of course win a race at the Shergar Cup last year, becoming the first Indian to do so as Team Asia won the Cup. This year, he represents Rest Of World.

There are tonnes of dangers in here, none more so than favourite Bolo Neighs for Ralph Beckett who should also be played late, but the 7/1 about Fandom looks generous at the time of writing and he can go well to kick us off.

15:20 Ascot - Shergar Cup Sprint

It's tough to have a banker at a meeting as unique as the Shergar Cup, but if there is one on the card then surely it is THUNDER CALL in this. William Haggas's charge will be ridden by Jerry Chau for team Hong Kong and like with my earlier tip in the Dash, I am hunting here for a hold up horse to swoop late. Haggas's runner looks the obvious candidate. When we last saw him he was strong in the market at Newmarket but only managed third place, which will have disappointed his backers. However, looking back analytically there was absolutely nothing wrong with that run and he was simply the victim of circumstance.

That day at Newmarket there was a definite pace bias for those making the running - the winner of Thunder Call's race did just that with the eventual second always sitting prominently too. Thunder Call was the only horse held up who made any sort of inroads on the leaders and can be marked up heavily for that performance. This is undoubtedly a better horse than a mark of 91 suggests and providing Chau does not twitch too soon I believe he should win this race cosily enough. It is not essential to be drawn high, but it is advantageous in this race over the years so his draw in 11 is another positive and he'll be my biggest bet of the day.

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Racing Tips Today - Friday 7th August 2026

2026-08-07T08:52:37+01:00

Friday’s racing tips today focus on Musselburgh, Brighton, Thirsk, Gowran Park, Wexford, Haydock and Newmarket, with Farringdon leading the NAPs Table through Wanderlust in the 16:10 at Thirsk. Newmarket follows with Tawakal on the July course, Ian Gaughran is with Grey Horizon at Brighton, while Templegate heads to Haydock with Tokyo Joe. Robin Goodfellow puts up Falcon Nine at Musselburgh and Newsboy sides with Tarlac at Thirsk, as Ethical Diamond’s Breeders’ Cup route and Ryan Moore’s Shergar Cup return provide two of the main racing news angles.

Today’s NAPs Table - Top 3

Farringdon remains top of today’s NAPs Table and heads to Thirsk with Wanderlust, while Newmarket and Ian Gaughran complete the top three with Tawakal and Grey Horizon respectively.

Tipster	NAP	Race & Time	Odds	P&L £
Farringdon	Wanderlust	Thirsk - 16:10	6/1	+£62.40
Newmarket	Tawakal	Newmarket - 18:37	5/2	+£51.66
Ian Gaughran	Grey Horizon	Brighton - 16:00	6/1	+£39.23

NAPs Table

Templegate & Other Big-Name NAPs

Haydock, Musselburgh and Thirsk share the big-name attention on Friday, with Templegate siding with Tokyo Joe in the Haydock finale. Robin Goodfellow goes to Musselburgh with Falcon Nine in the opener, while Newsboy is with Tarlac in the first race at Thirsk.

Templegate: Tokyo Joe (Haydock 20:38) 2/1
Robin Goodfellow: Falcon Nine (Musselburgh 13:50) 5/2
Newsboy: Tarlac (Thirsk 14:10) 11/4

Racing News Round-Up

Ethical Diamond has Breeders’ Cup target after Leopardstown win: Willie Mullins is working back from the Breeders’ Cup after Ethical Diamond returned to winning ways in the Ballyroan Stakes, with the Irish St Leger and a valuable Kentucky Downs race also possible options.
Ryan Moore back in Shergar Cup spotlight: Moore is set for his first Shergar Cup appearance since 2006 at Ascot on Saturday, joining Saffie Osborne and Dylan Browne McMonagle in the Great Britain and Ireland team.

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Racing Tips Today -Thursday 6th August 2026

2026-08-06T09:11:28+01:00

Thursday’s racing tips today focus on Brighton, Newmarket, Leopardstown, Southwell, Sligo, Sandown and Chepstow, with Farringdon leading the NAPs Table through Maasai Mara in the Brighton Challenge Cup. Newmarket follows with Fast Performer at Newmarket, Ian Gaughran puts up Gone Rogue at Brighton, while Templegate sides with Educator, Robin Goodfellow is on High Fibre and Newsboy selects Bohemian Breeze. Away from the NAPs, Ethical Diamond’s Leopardstown return and the Shergar Cup line-up at Ascot provide two of the main racing news angles.

Today’s NAPs Table - Top 3

Farringdon remains top of today’s NAPs Table and heads to Brighton with Maasai Mara, while Newmarket and Ian Gaughran complete the top three with Fast Performer and Gone Rogue respectively.

Tipster	NAP	Race & Time	Odds	P&L £
Farringdon	Maasai Mara	Brighton - 16:25	14/1	+£63.40
Newmarket	Fast Performer	Newmarket - 15:30	5/4	+£52.66
Ian Gaughran	Gone Rogue	Brighton - 15:50	100/30	+£38.03

NAPs Table

Templegate & Other Big-Name NAPs

Newmarket is the main focus for two of the familiar newspaper names on Thursday, with Templegate siding with Educator in the finale and Robin Goodfellow putting up High Fibre in the 16:33. Newsboy heads to Brighton for the day’s feature race and selects Bohemian Breeze in the Brighton Challenge Cup.

Templegate: Educator (Newmarket 17:08) 10/11
Robin Goodfellow: High Fibre (Newmarket 16:33) 13/8
Newsboy: Bohemian Breeze (Brighton 16:25) 7/2

Racing News Round-Up

Ethical Diamond returns at Leopardstown: Willie Mullins’ Breeders’ Cup Turf winner is back in action in the 18:35 Ballyroan Stakes, dropping into Group 3 company after runs in the Sheema Classic and Hardwicke Stakes.
Ryan Moore returns for Shergar Cup duty: Moore is set for his first Shergar Cup appearance since 2006 on Saturday, joining Saffie Osborne and Dylan Browne McMonagle in the Great Britain and Ireland team at Ascot.

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Racing Tips Today -Wednesday 5th August 2026

2026-08-05T09:12:12+01:00

Wednesday’s racing tips today focus on Brighton, Pontefract, Sligo, Kempton and Yarmouth, with Farringdon leading the NAPs Table through Northern Empire in the Brighton Mile Challenge. Newmarket follows with Bugzy at Pontefract, Ian Gaughran puts up Cape Toronada in the Brighton opener, while Templegate heads to Kempton with Desert Belle. Robin Goodfellow is on Troublesome Guest at Yarmouth and Newsboy sides with Betweenthesticks at Pontefract, as the Jockey Club’s RCA exit and Shadwell’s post-Jim Crowley rider plans dominate the wider racing news.

Today’s NAPs Table - Top 3

Farringdon remains top of today’s NAPs Table and heads to Brighton with Northern Empire, while Newmarket and Ian Gaughran complete the top three with Bugzy and Cape Toronada respectively.

Tipster	NAP	Race & Time	Odds	P&L £
Farringdon	Northern Empire	Brighton - 15:30	8/1	+£64.40
Newmarket	Bugzy	Pontefract - 15:15	5/1	+£45.16
Ian Gaughran	Cape Toronada	Brighton - 14:30	6/4	+£36.66

NAPs Table

Templegate & Other Big-Name NAPs

Kempton, Yarmouth and Pontefract share the big-name attention on Wednesday, with Templegate siding with Desert Belle in the Kempton finale. Robin Goodfellow puts up Troublesome Guest at Yarmouth, while Newsboy is with Betweenthesticks in Pontefract’s 16:15.

Templegate: Desert Belle (Kempton 20:50) 6/4
Robin Goodfellow: Troublesome Guest (Yarmouth 18:40) 11/2
Newsboy: Betweenthesticks (Pontefract 16:15) 5/1

Racing News Round-Up

Jockey Club exit raises governance stakes: The Jockey Club will leave the Racecourse Association at the end of 2026, joining Ascot in stepping away from the body and increasing pressure on British racing’s governance structure.
Shadwell unlikely to directly replace Jim Crowley: After Crowley’s retirement from the saddle, Shadwell are not expected to appoint a new retained rider and are set to continue using the best available jockeys alongside individual trainers.

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Racing Tips Today - Tuesday 4th August 2026

2026-08-04T09:08:21+01:00

Tuesday’s racing tips today focus on Ffos Las, Catterick, Roscommon and Lingfield, with Farringdon leading the NAPs Table through Offiah's Boy in the Lingfield finale. Newmarket follows with Halimede at Catterick, Ian Gaughran is on Slack Alice, while Templegate sides with Mythological Star and both Robin Goodfellow and Newsboy are with Halimede. Off the track, the Jockey Club’s Racecourse Association exit and Shadwell’s post-Jim Crowley rider plans provide the main racing news angles.

Today’s NAPs Table - Top 3

Farringdon tops today’s NAPs Table and heads to Lingfield with Offiah's Boy, while Newmarket and Ian Gaughran both focus on Catterick with Halimede and Slack Alice respectively.

Tipster	NAP	Race & Time	Odds	P&L £
Farringdon	Offiah's Boy	Lingfield - 20:18	2/1	+£63.57
Newmarket	Halimede	Catterick - 16:15	11/8	+£42.91
Ian Gaughran	Slack Alice	Catterick - 15:15	9/4	+£37.66

NAPs Table

Templegate & Other Big-Name NAPs

It is a Catterick-heavy day for the familiar newspaper NAPs, with Robin Goodfellow and Newsboy both putting up Halimede in the 16:15. Templegate heads to Ffos Las with Mythological Star, who tackles handicap company under Billy Loughnane.

Templegate: Mythological Star (Ffos Las 17:00) 6/4
Robin Goodfellow: Halimede (Catterick 16:15) 11/8
Newsboy: Halimede (Catterick 16:15) 11/8

Racing News Round-Up

Jockey Club split deepens British racing governance row: The Jockey Club is set to leave the Racecourse Association by the end of the year, following Ascot out of the body and adding fresh pressure to British racing’s leadership structure.
Shadwell unlikely to replace Jim Crowley with a new retained rider: After Crowley’s immediate retirement following his long injury battle, Shadwell are expected to keep using the best available jockeys rather than appointing a direct successor.

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Racing Tips Today - Monday 3rd August 2026

2026-08-03T09:10:07+01:00

Monday’s racing tips today cover a busy afternoon and evening of action, with Naas, Cork, Ripon, Nottingham and Windsor all staging cards. The NAPs table is led by Farringdon’s Windsor fancy Shahbaz, while Nottingham is a key focus for several leading tipsters, including Venetian Lion, Star People and Aura Champagne. Here are today’s top three from the NAPs table, the big-name NAPs to note and the main racing news for Monday 3rd August.

Today’s NAPs Table - Top 3

The top of the NAPs table has a Monday feel, with Farringdon leading the way on Shahbaz in the Windsor opener. Newmarket follows with Venetian Lion at Nottingham, while Ian Gaughran completes the top three with Star People in the same mid-afternoon Nottingham slot.

Tipster	NAP	Race	P&L
Farringdon	Shahbaz	18:00 Windsor	+£64.57
Newmarket	Venetian Lion	17:10 Nottingham	+£42.07
Ian Gaughran	Star People	15:40 Nottingham	+£38.66

NAPs Table

Templegate & Other Big-Name NAPs

Nottingham is the main focus for several of the familiar newspaper names on Monday, with Templegate siding with Moonlit Surf in the 14:40. Newsboy also heads to Nottingham for Theme Park later on the card, while Robin Goodfellow’s best bet comes in the competitive 15:54 at Ripon.

Templegate: Moonlit Surf - Nottingham 14:40
Robin Goodfellow: Dark Cloud Rising - Ripon 15:54
Newsboy: Theme Park - Nottingham 17:10

Racing News Round-Up

Fantastic Four Timer For Murphy - Oisin Murphy stole the headlines at Chester yesterday with four winners from six races. The highlight was just getting Simplify up in the dying strides at a tasty price.
The 15:54 Wilmot-Smith Memorial Handicap is one of the day’s stronger betting races - Dark Cloud Rising, Commanche Falls, Lord Roxby and Saint Lawrence among the key names in a competitive sprint.

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ITV Racing Tips: Three Saturday Selections From Goodwood, Newmarket & Thirsk

2026-07-31T16:07:28+01:00

Saturday's ITV Racing action takes in the final day of Glorious Goodwood plus a race apiece from Newmarket and Thirsk. After a profitable week, Billy Grimshaw has three selections across the televised races.

Good luck if you are following and remember to check out our betting offers page for the latest free bets and bonuses from the top online bookies.

Newmarket 13:33 - British Stallion Studs EBF Chalice Stakes (Listed Race)

The opening contest on ITV Racing is a competitive 1m 4f Listed Race for Fillies and Mares. Championship chasing jockey, Billy Loughnane, comes to the July course over Goodwood and has a favourite's chance in the first via Romantic Symphony for Charlie Appleby who has won 2 of the last 5 runnings of the race. The concern with her is the fast ground so I'm passing her over for a rock solid alternative in the form of ORIONIS for William Haggas. The four-year-old produced a career best effort when 3rd - beaten 2 lengths in a Listed event - over course and distance last time on ground that will be similar to what she'll face here. Still progressing, I think it'll be tough to keep this daughter of Sea The Stars out of the places so she looks a rock solid each-way bet at around 6/1.

Thirsk 14:08 - William Hill Summer Cup Handicap

Similar to my first selection, I'm putting up another rock solid each way bet in the big race of the day at Thirsk. NORTHERN EXPRESS is the oldest horse in the field and, after winning a competitive handicap at York a few weeks ago, he could be ready to go in again off just a 2lb higher mark. The eight-year-old - rated 106 at his peak - is joint top weight for this off a mark of 97 so he still remains very well treated on old form. Adaptable in terms of ground and a course and distance winner, he looks sure to be in the shake up and with bookies paying four places, he looks well worth backing each-way.

Goodwood 14:25 - Coral Glorious Stakes (Group 3)

Perhaps the most obvious selection of the day is AL AASY in the Group 3 Glorious Stakes at Goodwood - a race he has won for the last two years. He may now be a nine year old but he showed he retains plenty of ability when winning at odds-on, down in grade to Listed level, at Beverley last time - eased in the closing stages. He is an enigmatic type and not always the most straight forward to ride but with Tom Marquand in the saddle at a course he clearly loves, he can outclass his rivals to bring up the hat-trick. 9/4 seems a very fair price.

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Goodwood Tips: Three Friday Picks for ITV Racing Action

2026-07-30T14:45:00+01:00

Friday sees another packed card of action from Glorious Goodwood, with eight races to enjoy at one of the UK's most picturesque racecourses. The Group 2 King George Qatar Stakes is the highlight, but there is competitive racing throughout, with five races live on ITV.

We have selections in three of those ITV races to follow below. Make sure to check our betting offers page for the latest free bets and offers too.

Goodwood 13:50 - Coral Goodwood Handicap

One who looks capable of improving even further over a marathon distance is ST MAWES for George Scott. His trainer is in excellent form and he himself has proved very consistent over staying trips. Back-to-back wins arrived to conclude 2025, both over 2m, at Kempton and Nottingham. Both his runs this season have come at this track, with the Wootton Bassett gelding finishing third and second respectively. He has seen the trip out strongly both times and is well worth a go up another half-mile. He was more than eight lengths clear of the third when runner-up last time and may excel from a low weight in this company. 2m4f promises to suit him well.

Goodwood 15:00 - Coral Golden Mile

In superb form, INDALO can continue on an upward curve for Roger Varian. He was fourth at this meeting last season over 1m1f, faltering late on. However, he has improved no end since over 1m. A win at Southwell preceded a nose second in the Cambridgeshire, but despite going up 9lb, he has reached another level. Another close second came on his return at Newbury before a superb third from the wrong side of the track in the Royal Hunt Cup. Indalo finally earned a well-deserved triumph with victory at Sandown last time despite hanging late on. That win came recently enough that he is only up 3lb in the handicap, but he surely hasn't finished improving and can claim another top handicap.

Goodwood 16:10 - Regent Seven Seas Cruises Bentinck Conditions Stakes

Race conditions suit both Galen and Haatem, but neither is a prolific winner. JONQUIL is far less consistent, but when he is on, he tends to win. That was the case on return at Ascot, while he also won the Group 2 Celebration Mile at this track last season. In both races, he has arrived from the back of the field with a burst, suggesting he will eventually run and be successful over further. He is chanced over an extra furlong here having disappointed the last twice. Unusually, he has started to race too keenly, but there is enough pace in here and racing round a bend may also help him settle. He has been at his best with something to aim at, which will be the case here.

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Goodwood Tips: Three Thursday Picks Live on ITV Racing

2026-07-29T16:30:00+01:00

Thursday's racing from Glorious Goodwood features the Group 1 Nassau Stakes at 3:35pm. ITV Racing are showing the first five races on the card and - after picking three winners from three selections yesterday - we've found three best bets for the televised action.

Read on to find out about three Goodwood selections and remember to check out our betting offers page to see the latest free bets and offers.

Goodwood 13:50 - Coral Kincsem Heritage Handicap

Goodwood can be a tricky track for some horses so I'm siding with the three-year-old with course form in the book in this opening race of the day. CIARRAI ABU has run two of his five races at the Sussex track including his maiden victory back in May. He followed that up with a solid fourth placed finish back at Goodwood in June - not getting the best of runs before running on strongly at the finish and last time out he won a decent Ascot Handicap off a 6lb lower mark than he holds today. The extra furlong of this contest can bring out a bit more improvement and this progressive sort looks worth backing at about 5/1.

Goodwood 14:25 - Markel Richmond Stakes (Group 2)

Flann Sunna steps up in class to put his unbeaten record on the line in The Richmond but at 15/8 he looks plenty short enough in the market to triumph in this Group 2 contest. The pick of the alternatives all ran in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot with Adaay Of Scarlet (2nd) finishing ahead of Cut A Dash (4th) and Night In Vegas (5th). Adaay Of Scarlet has been out since finishing second of three in the July Stakes and I fancy CUT A DASH to reverse the Ascot form. The son of Starspangledbanner was a really impressive winner on debut at York before that respectable performance at the Royal Meeting and he looks open to plenty of improvement. At around 7/2 he's a value alternative to the favourite.

Goodwood 16:10 - Buccellati Handicap

MISS YECHANCE has plenty of miles on the clock already for a three-year-old and she can put that experience to good use in this final ITV televised race of the day. The winner of a valuable 5 furlong turf handicap at Meydan in January, she returned to the UK - switching to the Karl Burke stable - and finished 7th of 27 in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse Handicap at the Royal Meeting. She perhaps got going too early that day and raced in what proved to be an unfavourable part of the track so it would be no surprise if she came on plenty for that run. In a wide open race and with bookies paying five places, she rates a fair each way bet at around 8/1.

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ITV Racing Tips: Wednesday Picks for the Second Day of Glorious Goodwood

2026-07-28T16:29:00+01:00

Wednesday's action at Glorious Goodwood is headlined by the Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes at 4:10pm. Once again, ITV Racing are showing the opening five races on the card so we've examined the fields and picked out three best bets.

Good luck if you decide to follow and remember to check out our betting offers page to see the latest free bets and offers available at Goodwood.

Goodwood 13:50 - Coral Rewards Shaker Handicap

Al Shaqab Racing hold a very strong hand in this opening race with Hatteen - trained by Andrew Balding - and Cannes (Joseph O'Brien) topping the market at 2/1 and 3/1 respectively. They are both respected but the horse who could be well ahead of his current mark is the William Haggas-trained IFRAAD. He won a 1m2f Novice Stakes by over 6 lengths at Pontefract at the end of April and then hit plenty of bad luck in running at Chester last time out doing well to finish 1 1/4 lengths behind the winner. He races off the same mark today which could bely his talent and with Tom Marquand back in the saddle (1 from 1 on the horse) he rates the pick at around 7/2.

Goodwood 15:35 - Veuve Clicquot Molecomb Stakes (Group 3)

Richard Hannon has a good recent record in the Molecomb with two wins (Trillium and Armor) in the last five runnings. He saddles the favourite PERSHAADA who began her Turf career with a C&D win in late May running on well over 5 furlongs to score by 1 1/4 lengths. She went on to finish fourth next time in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot finishing one place ahead of the reopposing Crownbreaker who has gone on to win a Listed race since in France. The negative is that she's been backed from 7/1 into 4/1 since the markets opened but she's still just about a bet at those odds.

Goodwood 16:10 - Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes (Group 1)

Always one of the most eagerly anticapated races of the week, the Sussex Stakes sees the three-year-olds take on the older horses over a 1 mile trip. This season, the top three-year-old is BOW ECHO who remains unbeaten after five runs including the St James's Palace Stakes and the 2000 Guineas the last twice. George Boughey's superstar will need to cope with the fast downhill finish but he's coped with everything that has been put in front of him so far and with the 8lb weight-for-age allowance, he looks very much the one to beat here.

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ITV Racing Tips: Three Picks for Glorious Goodwood Day 1

2026-07-27T13:32:00+01:00

The opening day of Glorious Goodwood features the Goodwood Cup at 3:35pm where Scandinavia and Trawlerman face off once again for a top staying prize. ITV Racing is showing the first five races on the card and we have found three selections to back across those five races.

Read on to find out more about each tip and good luck if you decide to follow.

Goodwood 14:25: Coral Vintage Stakes (Group 2)

Today's opening race looks extremely difficult so our first selection comes in the second race on the card - the Group 2 Vintage Stakes - where I can't see past the favourite AL HUDAIBA. The Charlie Appleby-trained grey has won 3 of his 4 starts including a short head victory over Abraham Lincoln in the Superlative Stakes (Group 2) at Newmarket last time. He has a 3lb penalty to carry for that success but this two-year-old could be heading to the very top and, at around 7/4, he looks well worth backing.

Goodwood 15:00 - HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes (Group 2)

There is an even shorter priced favourite set to go to post in the Group 2 Lennox Stakes but - at around even money - I'm keen to pass on Lake Forest in favour of the second favourite QIRAT who is trading at around 9/2 and will be seen by many as an each-way bet to nothing if all eight go to post. The Ralph Beckett-trained five year old sprung a 150/1 shock to win the Sussex Stakes at this meeting last year - his third win from three visits to Goodwood. He arrives on the back of a win at York so everything looks good for another profitable visit to the Sussex track.

Goodwood 15:35 - Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes (Group 1)

A Goodwood Cup to savour and one that should be an epic battle between the top two in the market - Scandinavia and Trawlerman. SCANDINAVIA won this race last year and arrives on a six race winning run that includes a head victory over Trawlerman in a tremendous Ascot Gold Cup last time. The 2025 St Leger winner has youth on his side and an uncanny ability to grind his opponents down at the finish. He rates a very worthy favourite at around even money and I expect him to cement his status as the world's best stayer.

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Racing Tips Today - Monday 27th July 2026

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The Galway Festival gets underway with a seven-race card beginning at 5:10pm. Back in the UK, Ayr and Southwell take the afternoon flat racing, before Windsor and Ripon join the evening shift. Five meetings, 35 races — and both Southwell's mid-afternoon feature and the Windsor evening sprint have produced four-way consensus plays.

Read on to find out more about who the top tipsters are siding with today along with the top news stories from the racing world.

Today’s NAPs Table - Top 3

The Morning Star's Farringdon extends his lead at the top of the season-long competition with +£52.34 to level stakes, going in today on Keats House in Ayr's 15:45. The Racing Post's Newmarket man sits second on +£42.16 with a fine 44-38 record and a season-best seven-NAP winning streak, siding with Breakdancer in Southwell's 17:00. Jeffrey Ross at Sporting Times rounds out the top three on +£31.30, with Roosike his call in the Southwell 16:30 juvenile novice.

Tipster	NAP	Race/Time	Odds	P&L £
Farringdon	Keats House	15:45 Beverley	12/1	+£52.34
Newmarket	Breakdancer	17:00 Southwell	4/1	+£42.16
Jeffrey Ross	Roosike	16:30 Southwell	10/1	+£31.30

NAPs Table

Templegate & Other Big-Name NAPs

The big-name tipsters spread across Southwell and Windsor today, with the Racing Post's Postdata and West Country joining The Judge and Ben Morgan on a four-strong Amazonian Dream in Windsor's 19:28 Fitzdares Sprint. Templegate opens his card early with Desert Belle at Southwell, while Newsboy and Lambourn double up on Harry Knows.

Templegate (The Sun) NAP: Desert Belle, Southwell 14:30
Newsboy (Daily Mirror) NAP: Harry Knows, Windsor 18:20
Robin Goodfellow (Daily Mail) NAP: Modern Times, Southwell 18:05

Racing News Round-Up

The Galway Festival begins today with five days of action including the Galway Plate on Wednesday.
Glorious Goodwood starts tomorrow with twi Group 2's - the Vintage Stakes and Lennox Stakes - and the Group 1 Goodwood Cup at 3:35pm.
The Jessica Harrington-trained Hotazhell won the Group 1 Bayerisches Zuchtrennen in Germany yesterday.

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