Racing Tips Today - 5th May 2026
Tuesday’s racing has a bit of everything, with afternoon Flat action at Ayr, jumps cards at Ffos Las and Hereford, Irish racing from Gowran Park and an evening all-weather fixture at Wolverhampton. We’ve pulled together the key racing tips today for 5 May 2026, including the top three NAPs, plus the latest best bets from Templegate, Robin Goodfellow and Newsboy.
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Today’s NAPs Table – Top 3
The NAPs table has a competitive look to it today, with Ayr featuring heavily among the leading selections. The Data Detective heads the standings with Eve’s Boy in the 16:00 at Ayr, while Newmarket puts a strong winning sequence on the line with Skellig Isle in the Wolverhampton finale. Matt Polley also makes the top three with Tupero, who goes in the staying handicap at Ayr later this afternoon.
| Tipster | NAP | Race/Time | Odds | P&L £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Data Detective (RaceiQ) | Eve's Boy | Ayr - 16:00 | 11/4 | £16.70 |
| Newmarket (Racing Post) | Skellig Isle | Wolverhampton - 21:00 | 13/2 | £15.62 |
| Matt Polley (Ipswich Star) | Tupero | Ayr - 17:00 | 16/5 | £13.00 |
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Templegate & Other Big Name NAPs
There is a clear Ayr theme among the major newspaper NAPs today, with all three of Templegate, Robin Goodfellow and Newsboy siding with runners at the Scottish track. Robin Goodfellow is with Ashen in the 15:00, Newsboy goes for The Gay Blade in the 16:30, while Templegate is aligned with one of the NAPs table leaders in the 17:00.
- Templegate NAP: Tupero, Ayr 17:00
- Robin Goodfellow NAP: Ashen, Ayr 15:00
- Newsboy NAP: The Gay Blade, Ayr 16:30
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Racing News Round-Up
- Chester clues come into focus: Attention is already turning towards the Chester May Festival, with Wednesday’s Chester Vase and Cheshire Oaks set to offer fresh Derby and Oaks clues after a busy Classic weekend at Newmarket.
- Ascot governance move makes waves: Ascot’s planned exit from the Racecourse Association has become one of the biggest industry talking points, with debate continuing around British racing’s governance, fixture list and the balance of power between major and smaller tracks.