Our Huntingdon racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Tuesday 19th May 2026. The action gets underway at 18:00 and runs through to 20:30, with going reported as Chase 7.4, hurdle 8.4) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Ballintubber Boy boasts a 100% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Tom Broughton has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 7 rides, James Owen’s yard sends out runners with a 26.51% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Huntingdon
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Huntingdon over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambourn | Racing Post | 11 | 6 | 54.55% | 81.82% |
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 10 | 5 | 50% | 50% |
| Jeffrey Ross | Sporting Times | 16 | 5 | 31.25% | 62.5% |
| Ben Morgan | Racing Ahead | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
| West Country | Racing Post | 15 | 2 | 13.33% | 60% |
18:00 – Tattersalls Ireland May Hit & P2P Sale Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Details: 1m 7f | Class 4 | Going: Chase 7.4, hurdle 8.4) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary maiden hurdle on paper, but there is one runner who has the right profile to lift it out of the ordinary. Edelak sets the standard comfortably on both rating and recent form after finishing second on his latest start, and in a race where several have shown only modest ability, he is hard to get away from. Crackalackin and Backer Bilk are the obvious dangers among the 4yos, with the latter especially interesting receiving weight and arriving off a promising second. Versatile shaped nicely when third on debut and has some upside, while Garde My Guinness has been knocking on the door without quite suggesting he’s crying out to win. The rest need major improvement, so this feels more about whether the favourite delivers than a deep puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Edelak – 4/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 6-2 | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 94
Edelak is the solid one in the line-up and, frankly, he doesn’t need to improve much to take this. That latest second is easily the best recent piece of hurdle form on offer here, and his figures back it up too, with a mark of 115 and a standout topspeed of 94. Dan Skelton’s runners in these maiden events are rarely here for a day out, and Harry Skelton is the booking you want when the job needs doing efficiently. At 4/6 with Bet365, there’s no pretending he’s a hidden gem, but in a race lacking depth he simply holds the strongest claims and is hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
2. Backer Bilk – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Nick Slatter | Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson | Form: 7-2 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 87
Backer Bilk appeals as the each-way play if you want to take on the skinny favourite. He took a big step forward from his debut when runner-up last time, and that effort gives him a genuine platform in this company. As a 4yo carrying 152, he gets a handy pull at the weights from the older horses and doesn’t need to find masses to be in the first three again. The topspeed figure of 87 says he has already achieved something useful for this level, and this sharp enough test on quick ground could suit a horse who looks a bit more streetwise now. At 6/1 with Bet365, he looks the value each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Edelak is the clear win bet and makes the most obvious starting point in the opener, even at short odds. For an each-way angle, Backer Bilk makes more appeal than the exposed types and looks capable of hitting the frame again. Crackalackin is the danger if building on his first two hurdle runs, while Versatile is another with room to improve.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papillondelumiere | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Pic N Mix | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Trackman | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Versatile | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Backer Bilk | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Crackalackin | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Edelak | 4/6 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 4/6 | 4/6 (Bet365) |
| Garde My Guinness | 8/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| West Country | Backer Bilk |
18:30 – Tattersalls Online Handicap Chase
Race Details: 2m 3f | Class 5 | Going: Chase 7.4, hurdle 8.4) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This is only a five-runner handicap chase, but it is not quite the penalty kick the market might suggest. Jack Doyen arrives on the back of a solid little spell and is the obvious one after winning twice before a runner-up effort, while Cloudy Wednesday is a dependable old hand who should give his running again. Kapamazov is interesting from the top of the weights because his rating and topspeed figures stack up well enough, but he does return from a break and has become a bit frustrating. Chateau Du Lys is lightly raced over fences and could still have more to offer, whereas Pleasure Garden looks to have plenty to find. In a race lacking depth, recent sharpness and attitude may well prove decisive.
Top Selections
1. Jack Doyen – 11/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Quinlan | Trainer: Ben Case | Form: 5311-2 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 89
Jack Doyen is hard to oppose in a race of this nature. He signed off last campaign with back-to-back wins and returned with a perfectly respectable second, which suggests he has come back in good order and is still well treated enough off 93 to remain competitive at this level. His recent profile is simply the strongest in the field, and in a small-runner chase around Huntingdon that counts for plenty because these races often turn into tactical affairs where reliability matters. Jack Quinlan is a positive booking for Ben Case, and at 11/8 he is short enough, but still fair given he brings the most solid current claims to the table. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in this five-runner field: Jack Doyen is the win bet and there is no each-way angle worth forcing. He has the best recent form and looks the safest option. Cloudy Wednesday is the obvious danger if reproducing his latest run, while Kapamazov has the figures to get involved if fully tuned up after his break.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudy Wednesday | 7/2 | 16/5 | 16/5 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Jack Doyen | 11/8 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Kapamazov | 10/3 | 7/2 | 18/5 | 9/2 | 3/1 | 9/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Chateau Du Lys | 4/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Pleasure Garden | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
19:00 – Tattersalls Ireland May Hit & P2P Sale Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 1m 7f | Class 5 | Going: Chase 7.4, hurdle 8.4) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a tight little mares’ handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the younger legs. Alibey and Miracles Do Happen both arrive with upside, while Ride Like A Girl has the profile of one who could easily step forward again for Jamie Snowden after a break. The shape of the race should suit something that can travel kindly on this quickish ground over a sharp enough 1m7f, and that may count against a few of the more exposed types. Callin Baton Rouge brings the best official mark and a healthy Topspeed figure, but she’s also had plenty of chances. It looks competitive at first glance, though in truth it may come down to which of the less exposed mares is still ahead of her mark.
Top Selections
1. Alibey – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Tabitha Worsley | Trainer: Dylan Cunha | Form: 5542- | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 97
Alibey makes plenty of appeal here. She’s a 4yo getting in with just 11st6lb, and that age allowance can matter in a race like this when the older mares are asked to give weight away on lively ground. Her closing second on her latest start suggested she’s beginning to understand the job, and the standout Topspeed figure of 97 says that effort was no illusion. This sharper trip around Huntingdon could suit a mare who looks capable of travelling well and quickening. At 10/3 she’s no giveaway, but she still appeals as the one with the most scope to improve past this sort of mark. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Ride Like A Girl – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Gavin Sheehan | Trainer: Jamie Snowden | Form: 1/344- | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 72
Ride Like A Girl is the each-way angle in an eight-runner race where solid, uncomplicated types can easily hit the frame. She won earlier in her career and then shaped with credit in three runs last season, finishing 3,4,4 without quite getting the rub of the green. Jamie Snowden’s mare still doesn’t look fully exposed over hurdles, and Gavin Sheehan is the sort of rider you want on one in a race that may be decided by positioning and rhythm. The Topspeed figure is modest enough, so there is a slight leap of faith involved, but 4/1 is fair if you think she can improve again from five to six starts over timber. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Alibey is the win play because she’s the progressive one with the strongest recent speed figure and a workable mark. Ride Like A Girl makes more appeal as the each-way punt, especially with three places on offer in an eight-runner field. Miracles Do Happen is the obvious danger after winning last time, while Callin Baton Rouge is respected but looks a little short enough for one with exposed form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ride Like A Girl | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Callin Baton Rouge | 6/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 6/1 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Miracles Do Happen | 10/3 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 11/4 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Eastern Shores | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Alibey | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Adaay Dancing | 22/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Klervia | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
19:30 – Tattersalls Online Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 3m 1f | Class 3 | Going: Chase 7.4, hurdle 8.4) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a competitive little staying handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the unexposed Sunray Shadow for the Skeltons. He arrives with a handy weight and shaped as though this sort of trip would suit when second on his final start of last season. The obvious danger is Ballintubber Boy, who has been knocking on the door in better company and sets a fair standard on his mark. Kitty Foyle comes here off a win and may still have more to offer over staying trips, while Gasmani is another with enough upside to matter. It’s a race where the pace and who settles best over this trip will decide plenty, but the favourite does make plenty of appeal.
Top Selections
1. Sunray Shadow – 2/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 57542- | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 117
He’s the one I’d want on my side. Sunray Shadow didn’t win last term, but his profile is better than the bare form string suggests and that latest second hinted that a race like this was well within reach. Off 124, carrying just 156, he looks nicely treated against exposed stayers, and the Skelton team know exactly how to place one in these spring handicap hurdles. This faster ground shouldn’t inconvenience him and, if anything, could help him travel more sweetly before his stamina kicks in. At around 2/1 he isn’t a giveaway, but he’s the most likely winner and hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
2. Ballintubber Boy – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies | Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | Form: 25322- | Rating: 129 | Topspeed: 124
Ballintubber Boy is becoming expensive to follow, but there’s no knocking the consistency and this looks a fair each-way angle in an eight-runner race with three places on offer. He signed off with back-to-back seconds and his figures suggest he’s more than capable of winning off 129 if things fall right. Sam Twiston-Davies is an obvious positive in a race that may turn tactical, and his proven stamina for this sort of test is a major asset. He does shoulder more weight than the favourite, which may be the difference, but 5/1 looks perfectly respectable for a horse with such solid place claims.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Sunray Shadow is the win play, as he has the most persuasive profile and could still be ahead of the assessor. Ballintubber Boy makes more appeal as the each-way option than as a pure win bet, given his consistency and proven stamina. Kitty Foyle is the main danger if building on that last win, while Gasmani is not one to dismiss lightly at the prices.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alien Storm | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Ballintubber Boy | 5/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Kitty Foyle | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Billy Boi Blue | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Tiger Orchid | 17/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sunray Shadow | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Betfair) |
| Gasmani | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Delargy | Ballintubber Boy |
| Sam Hardy | Ballintubber Boy |
20:00 – Tattersalls Ireland May Hit & P2P Sale Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 4 | Going: Chase 7.4, hurdle 8.4) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This may only be a four-runner handicap, but it revolves around one very obvious angle: whether Ice Jet is simply ahead of the assessor. Dan Skelton’s 4yo arrives off a win, carries just 10st10lb and is already clear on ratings, so the market has latched on accordingly. American Trio is the one with the profile to give him most to think about after ending last term with a win of his own, while Lightning Flash and Breezethroughlife both need to find a bit on what they’ve shown recently. In truth, this doesn’t look a deep Class 4 and the lightly raced, improving types should dominate. Tactics matter in a race this small, but if the favourite jumps and settles, he sets a solid standard.
Top Selections
1. Ice Jet – 1/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 7972-1 | Rating: 118 | Topspeed: 101
He is short for a reason. Ice Jet arrives with the best mark in the race, the best Topspeed figure and the strongest recent form after getting off the mark last time. That success came after a runner-up effort, so the progression is easy to see, and a 4yo carrying only 150lb in this sort of company is a dangerous thing to take on. Harry Skelton is an obvious plus in a tactical race and this sharper, quicker ground should hold no fears given the way he has been moving through his races. At 1/2 you are not stealing anything, but he still looks the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race of this size: Ice Jet is the win bet and the only betting recommendation. There is no each-way angle with just four runners. American Trio is the clear danger if improving again after his last-time-out win, but the Skelton runner has the stronger current profile, the better figures and the weight to make full use of them.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breezethroughlife | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Lightning Flash | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| American Trio | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Ice Jet | 1/2 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/9 | 1/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Melissa Jones | Ice Jet |
| Ratings Hub | Ice Jet |
| bettinggods.com | Ice Jet |
20:30 – Tattersalls Online Novices’ Hunters’ Chase
Race Details: 2m 7f | Class 5 | Going: Chase 7.4, hurdle 8.4) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary little hunters’ chase rather than a deep one, and that usually means recent, reliable form counts for plenty. On Lovers Walk arrives after a solid third and already has a win on the board, while Whats The Solution brings the highest rating and topspeed figure to the table, which immediately puts him in the argument. Kandor is respected on the figures too, but his profile is less convincing and he still has something to prove after a low-key return. The rest are either badly out of form, lightly raced in this sphere, or hard to warm to on what they’ve shown. In a seven-runner race with only two places on offer, it is not a contest crying out for wild swings, but there is still room for a sensible each-way angle.
Top Selections
1. Whats The Solution – 10/3 with Betfair
Jockey: Mr Joe Wright | Trainer: Jack Teal | Form: 66/30- | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 106
He is hardly bombproof, but in a race of this standard his figures give him a very obvious chance. A mark of 116 is the best in the field and that topspeed of 106 stands out as well, so there is a fair chance he simply has a bit more raw ability than these if putting it together over this trip. The latest duck egg tempers enthusiasm, but the run before that showed enough to suggest he can be competitive at this level. Joe Wright gets the leg up for Jack Teal and, at 10/3, he looks the percentage call in a race where few arrive with much momentum. Bet type tag: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. On Lovers Walk – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Miss Meisha Micklewright | Trainer: Kelly Morgan | Form: /621-3 | Rating: 112 | Topspeed: 95
There is a bit more substance to his recent form than most of these can offer. The sequence of 6-2-1 before a perfectly respectable third last time suggests he is holding his level well, and in hunters that consistency is worth plenty. Kelly Morgan’s runner does have to concede weight all round, but he is not doing so without reason and his rating of 112 keeps him firmly in the mix. Miss Meisha Micklewright takes over and this looks the type of race where a straightforward, sound jumper can nick a place even if one proves better treated. At 4/1, he makes plenty of each-way appeal. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple. Whats The Solution is the win play because his rating and topspeed edge make him the one to beat if turning up in the right mood. On Lovers Walk is the safer each-way punt on recent evidence, with his consistency a major asset in this company. Kandor is the obvious danger if stepping forward from his comeback, but he is a shade short enough for me.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Lovers Walk | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Kandor | 9/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Sambezi | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Surprise Attack | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Whats The Solution | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Betfair) |
Huntingdon Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballintubber Boy | 3 | 3 | 100% | 100% |
| Billy Boi Blue | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
| Cloudy Wednesday | 13 | 1 | 7.69% | 38.46% |
| Kapamazov | 4 | 0 | 0% | 75% |
| Callin Baton Rouge | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Broughton | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 57.14% |
| Gavin Sheehan | 220 | 47 | 21.36% | 50% |
| Stan Sheppard | 55 | 11 | 20% | 52.73% |
| Harry Skelton | 296 | 57 | 19.26% | 47.97% |
| Liam Harrison | 60 | 11 | 18.33% | 50% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Huntingdon:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Owen | 83 | 22 | 26.51% | 54.22% |
| Tom Lacey | 77 | 20 | 25.97% | 50.65% |
| Fergal O’Brien | 272 | 61 | 22.43% | 55.15% |
| Tom Gretton | 26 | 5 | 19.23% | 61.54% |
| Jamie Snowden | 149 | 28 | 18.79% | 53.02% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Huntingdon racing tips for Tuesday 19th May 2026. We’ve covered all 6 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Huntingdon today?
The first race at Huntingdon on Tuesday 19th May 2026 goes off at 18:00, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Huntingdon today?
The going at Huntingdon is reported as Chase 7.4, hurdle 8.4) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Huntingdon today?
There are 6 races on the card at Huntingdon today, running from 18:00 through to 20:30.
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