Today's Racing Tips: Tuesday 2nd September Expert Selections
There is plenty to get stuck into in the racing world today both this afternoon and evening, with action from Goodwood, Chepstow, Southwell and Wolverhampton.
Scroll on for today’s NAPs Leaders' picks, the latest racing news, RaceOlly's selections and more!
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Today’s Naps Table Top 3
The top three in the NAPs table today are a familiar crew of names, with long time leader Chris Connolly still blazing a trail. He and second place Insidetraxs are siding with favourites at Goodwood to hopefully keep their profitable season going, while Dean Kilbryde is off to Chepstow for his best bet.
| Tipster | NAP | Race / Time | Odds | Profit (£1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Connolly (Norwich Evening News) | Eye Of Dubai | Goodwood 17:18 | 5/2 | +£33.88 |
| insidetraxs.co.uk | I Can Dance | Goodwood 13:48 | 8/13 | +£23.80 |
| Dean Kilbryde (East Anglian Daily Times) | Connie’s Rose | Chepstow 16:20 | 9/2 | +£20.01 |
RaceOlly's Tuesday Picks
RaceOlly has three picks today to get stuck into after a winner yesterday, see his Goodwood and Chepstow fancies right here...
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Today’s Meetings & Time of First Race
There are five meetings taking place today across the UK and Ireland, and below we bring you the starting times for each of the quintet of tracks.
| Course | Time of First Race | Type | Going | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gowran | 13:35 | Flat | Good to yielding | Racing TV |
| Goodwood | 13:48 | Flat | Soft (Heavy in places) | Racing TV |
| Chepstow | 14:00 | Flat | Soft (Good to Soft in places) | Sky Sports Racing |
| Southwell (AW) | 17:30 | Flat All-Weather | Standard (Tapeta) | Sky Sports Racing |
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 17:10 | Flat All-Weather | Standard (Tapeta) | Sky Sports Racing |
Top Tipster Roundup
Here are the today's NAP selections from three of the biggest names in the newspaper tipping world.:
- Templegate (The Sun): Sixpack – 16:08 Goodwood
- Robin Goodfellow (Daily Mail): Al Barez – 20:00 Southwell
- Newsboy (Daily Mirror): Master Vintner - 15:33 Goodwood
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Racing News Roundup
- Ryan Moore ruled out for the season – The star jockey has been sidelined after fracturing his femur, ending his 2025 campaign ahead of key fixtures such as the Arc, Champions Day and the Breeders’ Cup. Ballydoyle are set to turn to Christophe Soumillon, with Wayne Lordan also in line for more rides.
- Lake Victoria to return in 2026 – Aidan O’Brien confirmed that his Irish 1,000 Guineas heroine will be back in training next year after recovering from injury. Described by her trainer as “out of this world,” the filly is being prepared for a high-profile comeback, with stablemate Twain also making progress in his recovery.
- Lord Allen faces immediate challenges as BHA chair – Racing’s new boss has been urged to act quickly on two pressing issues: the looming betting levy and the much-debated affordability checks. Industry voices say early action will be crucial to rebuilding trust and momentum within the sport.