Racing Tips Today - Friday 22nd May 2026
Friday brings a busy mix of Flat and jumps racing, with afternoon cards at Haydock, Goodwood and Bath before Worcester, Pontefract and Downpatrick take the action into the evening. Racing tips today, 22 May, are headed by the latest NAPs table leaders, with Haydock featuring prominently among the most interesting selections on the board.
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Today’s NAPs Table – Top 3
The NAPs table has a familiar competitive look going into Friday’s action, with Matt Polley still leading the way after a profitable spell. His pick comes in the 5.15 at Haydock, while the second-placed Newmarket and third-placed Farringdon both have selections that could shake up the leaderboard if results go their way later today.
| Tipster | NAP | Race/Time | Odds | P&L £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Polley (Ipswich Star) | Alkumatic Jo Jo | Haydock - 17:15 | 12/1 | £25.71 |
| Newmarket (Racing Post) | Sky Majesty | Haydock - 14:55 | 14/5 | £13.22 |
| Farringdon (Morning Star) | Playful Fox | Worcester - 20:41 | 4/1 | £12.38 |
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Templegate & Other Big-Name NAPs
The national newspaper tipsters also have their Friday selections in, with Templegate siding with a Haydock runner, Robin Goodfellow heading to Goodwood and Newsboy looking to Bath. Their NAPs add another layer of interest to a day where the afternoon Flat action leads into a busy evening programme.
- Templegate - Sky Majesty, Haydock 14:55
- Robin Goodfellow - Naqeeb, Goodwood 16:17
- Newsboy - Tilani, Bath 18:15
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Racing News Round-Up
- Venetian Sun set for Sandy Lane Stakes test: Karl Burke says he retains “100% faith” in Venetian Sun as she drops back in trip for Saturday’s Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock. The Group 1-winning juvenile disappointed in the 1000 Guineas, but Burke believes the mile stretched her and expects sprinting to bring her back into her comfort zone, with the Commonwealth Cup still firmly on the radar.
- Maltese Cross on course for Derby bid: William Haggas has confirmed Maltese Cross is likely to take his chance in the Betfred Derby at Epsom on Saturday 6 June. The Lingfield Derby Trial winner is unbeaten in two starts since stepping up to 10 furlongs, and Haggas says the colt “stays”, has a good mind and is “worth his place” in what he views as an open Classic.