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Leicester Racing Tips & Predictions - Tuesday 14th July 2026

Leicester Racing Tips & Predictions - Tuesday 14th July 2026

Our Leicester racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Tuesday 14th July 2026. The action gets underway at 13:54 and runs through to 17:04, with going reported as 6.9) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).

A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Trojan Truth boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Rose Dawes has been in fine form here with 4 wins from 11 rides, James Fanshawe’s yard sends out runners with a 23.64% 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 Leicester

Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Leicester over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):

TipsterSourceSelectionsWinsWin %Place %
bettinggods.combettinggods.com10770%60%
Tipman Tipstipmantips.com11545.45%63.64%
GlendaleThe Scotsman11545.45%81.82%
PostdataRacing Post12541.67%58.33%
Luke TuckerCambridge Evening News10330%70%

13:54 – Best Ticket Deals Online leicester-racecourse.co.uk Nursery Handicap

Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a pretty ordinary nursery on paper, but that doesn’t mean it lacks betting angles. Emerald Bay is the obvious starting point after getting off the mark last time and the assessor hasn’t exactly missed him with a mark of 71, yet he still sets the standard on both recent form and Topspeed. Bluestone Lady has been knocking on the door in similar company and should give another honest account, while Tiger In The Tree is interesting from the foot of the weights after a better effort last time. Le Grand Etoile is another who could step forward now handicapping. In truth, this is not a deep race and that makes it a little tricky, because plenty have shown only flashes, but the one with the clearest profile is still Emerald Bay.

Top Selections

1. Emerald Bay – 9/4 with Bet365

Jockey: Darragh Keenan | Trainer: George Scott | Form: 0761 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 60

He’s the one arriving with proper momentum after opening his account last time, and in a race where plenty are either exposed quickly or still guessing at the job, that counts for plenty. The 60 Topspeed figure is the best in the field and his mark of 71 looks fair enough if that latest success was the start of him getting the hang of things rather than a one-off. Draw 10 is not ideal around here over 7f, but this is Class 6 company and he simply has the strongest recent line in the book. At 9/4, he’s no giveaway, but he is still the solid one. Bet: WIN

2. Tiger In The Tree – 11/1 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Tom Kiely Marshall | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 9693 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 59

He makes plenty of each-way appeal if building on that latest third, which was his best effort yet and hinted that a race of this nature is well within range. He’s only 1lb below Emerald Bay on official figures, has a Topspeed number of 59, and crucially gets to race from stall 1 with just 120 to carry. That combination could be very handy if he breaks cleanly and gets a sensible trip on the rail. Tim Easterby’s juveniles can improve with racing and this one looks the type to be better suited by nurseries than open maiden company. At 11/1, he looks the value play. Bet: EACH-WAY

Danger: Bluestone Lady is the obvious threat after a string of respectable efforts and another bold show would be no surprise.

Betting Strategy

Keep it simple: Emerald Bay is the win bet because he has the best recent form and the strongest speed figure in a weakish race. For an each-way alternative, Tiger In The Tree makes plenty of sense at double-figure odds from a good draw and a low weight. Bluestone Lady is the main danger if you want cover in forecasts.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Aura Of Melania8/18/18/17/115/28/1 (Bet365)
Bluestone Lady9/25/15/19/29/25/1 (Betfair)
Emerald Bay9/415/815/815/82/19/4 (Bet365)
Hamdani Mokhater5/14/19/24/19/25/1 (Bet365)
Agnes Hathaway33/133/133/125/133/133/1 (Bet365)
Le Grand Etoile17/28/117/27/115/217/2 (Bet365)
Magical Life22/122/128/122/125/128/1 (Paddy Power)
Tiger In The Tree10/110/111/19/110/111/1 (Paddy Power)
Postcard12/112/114/111/111/114/1 (Paddy Power)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
PostdataEmerald Bay
racing-daily.comLe Grand Etoile

14:24 – British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 3 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This is only a six-runner novice but it is not a bad little contest at all, with the market understandably centred on the lightly raced 3yos rather than 4yo Cloud Forest, who at least brings a bit more experience. Siwa Oasis sets the standard on what he has shown so far and his juvenile second gives him solid claims, but he has not quite put it all together in two runs this season. Amazonica is the interesting newcomer from the Owen Burrows yard, while Kudos Too shaped with promise on debut and looks the type to leave that effort well behind now stepped up to 1m2f. White Storm also has fair form, but this looks a race where improvement rather than established figures may decide it. Tricky enough, but not impenetrable.

Top Selections

1. Kudos Too – 4/1 with Sky Bet

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds | Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick | Form: 5 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 63

Kudos Too makes plenty of appeal after a debut fifth that was better than the bare result suggests. An opening mark of 77 is a fair starting point in the context of this field and his Topspeed figure of 63 is already one of the more persuasive pieces of evidence on offer. The move up to 1m2f looks an obvious plus, and in a race lacking a standout with rock-solid credentials, he strikes me as the one most likely to find a chunk of improvement second time out. At 4/1, he looks the value against a favourite who has had a few chances to really stamp himself. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. White Storm – 12/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Ross Coakley | Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford | Form: 25 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 1

White Storm is the each-way angle in a race where a few of these remain guesswork. He has at least shown ability in both starts, including a runner-up effort before finishing fifth last time, and the Crisford team are more than capable of improving one with racing. His mark of 73 leaves him with a little to find on paper, but not an impossible amount, and the price does a lot of the talking here. In a six-runner field with two places on offer, 12/1 looks a fair each-way punt if you think he can take another small step forward over this trip. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Kudos Too is the win play at 4/1, with the step up in trip and likely second-start improvement making him the most interesting runner in the field. For those wanting a bigger price, White Storm makes each-way appeal at 12/1 in a race where not many have achieved much yet. Siwa Oasis is the obvious danger, while Amazonica is the unknown quantity to respect on debut.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetBest
Cloud Forest7/210/37/23/17/2 (Bet365)
Amazonica10/33/13/111/410/3 (Bet365)
Knight Of Storms50/150/150/150/150/1 (Bet365)
Kudos Too7/210/37/24/14/1 (Sky Bet)
Siwa Oasis7/46/46/413/87/4 (Bet365)
White Storm12/19/111/19/112/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
LambournAmazonica

14:54 – Nelson Restaurant For Classic Raceday Dining Handicap

Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 6 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This small-field handicap doesn’t look especially deep, but it is quite a tactical little contest. Betelgeuse sets the standard on recent consistency, arriving here after a string of solid efforts and looking the most dependable option in the line-up. Joanna Hiffernan is much less exposed and could easily have more to offer now stepping up in trip, so she’s the obvious danger. Ottoman also enters the reckoning on figures, particularly with a handy racing weight and a Topspeed that gives him a squeak if this turns into a dash. Trojan Truth has bits of placed form that keep him in the conversation, but some of these older, more exposed types look vulnerable. In truth, this revolves around whether proven solidity beats potential upside.

Top Selections

1. Betelgeuse – 13/8 with Bet365

Jockey: Sean Levey | Trainer: S Woods | Form: -22532 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 68

Betelgeuse is becoming expensive to follow if you’ve been backing him blind, but in a race of this nature he still makes plenty of appeal. His recent form figures are rock-solid for the grade, and that latest second suggests he remains in good heart without needing to improve much to take this. An official mark of 79 is the best in the field and Sean Levey is a notable booking in a race that could get tactical. At 13/8 he is no giveaway, but he’s the one with the clearest profile and the fewest questions to answer. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Ottoman – 9/2 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Saffie Osborne | Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | Form: 0-8325 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 69

Ottoman looks the value play if you want to oppose the favourite at a sensible each-way price. He’s not bombproof, but his recent efforts have been respectable enough and that Topspeed figure of 69 is actually the best on offer here. Carrying just 123, he won’t need to improve dramatically to get involved, and this is not a race overloaded with unexposed improvers. Saffie Osborne is well capable of making good use of a low weight in a small field where track position will matter. Available at 9/2, he makes more appeal than some of the shorter-priced alternatives for an each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Betelgeuse is the straightforward win play because he brings the best recent form and the strongest rating into a weakish Class 6. For a bit more value, Ottoman is the each-way option at 9/2, especially with his weight and speed figure. Joanna Hiffernan is the obvious danger if the step up in trip unlocks improvement, but she’s short enough for one with only three runs behind her.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Betelgeuse13/85/411/811/86/413/8 (Bet365)
Joanna Hiffernan2/113/87/47/415/82/1 (Bet365)
Trojan Truth8/18/115/28/115/28/1 (Bet365)
Spec Of Light22/118/120/120/120/122/1 (Bet365)
Ottoman7/24/19/29/24/19/2 (Paddy Power)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
ComputeformBetelgeuse
Melissa JonesJoanna Hiffernan

15:24 – Join Racing TV Today Handicap

Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This small-field sprint looks more competitive than the grade suggests, even if it is hardly a deep race. Dottie Diamond arrives off the back of a win and is the obvious one to beat if building on that, while Nzuri has the profile of a 3yo who could still have a bit more to offer in this company. Dreambird Dolly has a similar chance on her better efforts but does need forgiving for a tame latest run, and Port Hedland is the awkward one after mixing a recent win with a flat follow-up. In a six-runner dash at Leicester, pace and track position will matter plenty, and there does not look much margin for error. It is a tricky little puzzle rather than a race full of certainty.

Top Selections

1. Nzuri – 11/4 with Bet365

Jockey: Rose Dawes | Trainer: Barry Brennan | Form: -82074 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 42

Nzuri gets the nod because she looks the one with a bit of upside in a race where most of these are thoroughly exposed. She is only 3, gets in here off 62 and her Topspeed figure of 42 stacks up well enough in this grade. The recent form does not scream certainty, but that second earlier in the sequence was a fair effort and she has not been beaten out of sight in stronger-looking sprints than this. Stall 1 could be a help if she breaks sharply, and at 11/4 she makes more appeal than some of the older, less reliable rivals around her in the market. Bet: WIN

2. Port Hedland – 9/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Kieren Fox | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 579618 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 52

For the each-way angle, Port Hedland makes plenty of sense in a six-runner race with two places on offer. He is not straightforward, but that Topspeed mark of 52 is the best in the field and his win two starts back showed he still retains enough ability to be a factor at this level. The latest eighth was disappointing, no question, but Tony Carroll runners can bounce back quickly and this is not an intimidating Class 6 by any means. He is also nicely treated at the weights and 9/2 feels fair if you are prepared to forgive one below-par effort. Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Nzuri is the win play in a race where a lightly raced 3yo could just have the sharper edge. Port Hedland is the each-way punt at the prices, especially with two places available in this six-runner field. Dottie Diamond is the clear danger after scoring last time and would be no surprise at all if following up.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetBest
The Bear Of Saints11/19/110/110/111/1 (Bet365)
Dottie Diamond15/87/47/47/415/8 (Bet365)
Nzuri11/45/25/25/211/4 (Bet365)
Dreambird Dolly10/310/37/27/27/2 (Paddy Power)
Rainbow Sorbet20/120/120/120/120/1 (Bet365)
Port Hedland9/27/24/14/19/2 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Rory DelargyNzuri

15:57 – Evening Racing @leicesterraces Wednesday 22nd July Handicap

Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This is a small-field 3yo handicap but it is not short on angles. Musical Soldier and Lope Y Linda dominate the early market and that makes perfect sense, with both arriving in solid nick and already looking well suited by this level. Musical Soldier brings the best Topspeed figure in the line-up and has been knocking on the door, while Lope Y Linda has a pleasingly consistent profile and looks the one most likely to make this a proper test. Behind them, Gal and Poetic Grace have bits of form that give them squeak-for-place claims, but they need more. In truth, this doesn’t look a deep Class 6, and it may simply come down to which of the two market principals gets the cleaner run and handles conditions best.

Top Selections

1. Musical Soldier – 7/4 with Bet365

Jockey: Charles Bishop | Trainer: Ollie Sangster | Form: 715202 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 61

Musical Soldier looks the percentage call. He has been running well in defeat, with that recent 202 sequence suggesting his turn is near, and his mark of 63 is no gift but it is workable in a race of this modest depth. The key point for me is that his Topspeed figure of 61 is the standout in the field, which tells you he has already produced the raw effort good enough to win something like this. Charles Bishop is a positive booking and if he can get this fellow travelling smoothly from stall 5, he ought to have too much class for these. At 7/4, he is short enough, but still the one they all have to beat.

Bet: WIN

2. Lope Y Linda – 5/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Sean Kirrane | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 412012 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 52

Lope Y Linda is the obvious each-way alternative in a six-runner race and she comes here with a very likeable profile. That form string of 412012 shows a filly who is thriving in handicaps, and she has been doing most things right without looking fully exposed just yet. The slight knock is that her Topspeed figure is a notch below the selection’s, so she may find one too strong if Musical Soldier runs to his best. Still, Tim Easterby’s runner is admirably reliable at this level and Sean Kirrane should have options from the outside draw in a race lacking numbers. Available at 5/2, she makes plenty of sense as the solid each-way punt.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Musical Soldier is the win play because he brings the strongest recent form and the best speed figure into a weakish Class 6. Lope Y Linda is the each-way option purely on reliability; in a six-runner field with two places, she looks the one most likely to hit the frame if the favourite proves too strong. Gal is the danger if building on his latest run.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Musical Soldier7/413/813/813/87/47/4 (Bet365)
Lope Y Linda5/22/19/45/29/45/2 (Bet365)
Auspicious13/29/25/19/211/213/2 (Bet365)
Gal11/25/111/211/211/211/2 (Bet365)
Arvana Belle12/114/114/114/114/114/1 (Betfair)
Poetic Grace15/27/17/17/115/215/2 (Bet365)

16:30 – Leicester Racecourse Ideal Conference Venue Fillies’ Handicap

Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 5 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This five-runner fillies’ handicap revolves around the 3yos, and it does not look a deep race despite the small field making tactics important. Melody De Vega sets the standard on the figures after a solid second last time and gets a handy weight-for-age edge over the older Imola, who is respected but arrives off a below-par sixth. Fille Imbassee comes here on the back of a win and is clearly in form, while Hot Silk has been knocking on the door without quite looking straightforward enough to get over the line. Bergamo Gold is the outsider and needs to bounce back from a couple of ordinary efforts. In truth, this looks more about reliable recent form than hidden depth, and the favourite is hard to crab.

Top Selections

1. Melody De Vega – 6/5 with Bet365

Jockey: David Probert | Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | Form: 3-3582 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 59

She looks the percentage call in a race lacking much strength in depth. That latest second reads well enough in this grade, and her mark of 69 gives her a narrow edge on official figures before you even factor in the 3yo allowance. The topspeed figure of 59 is also the best on offer here, which matters in a small tactical field where you still need a turn of foot. David Probert is an eye-catching booking and this yard can place one shrewdly when the opportunity presents itself. At 6/5 she is no giveaway, but she still makes most appeal as the one with the clearest profile. Bet type tag: WIN

Bet: WIN

Betting Strategy

Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Melody De Vega is the win bet and there is no each-way angle worth forcing in such a small field. Imola is the obvious danger if bouncing back, while Fille Imbassee has recent winning form and could make this more interesting than the market expects. Still, the favourite has the most solid case.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Imola9/210/34/17/24/19/2 (Bet365)
Melody De Vega6/510/1110/111/11/16/5 (Bet365)
Fille Imbassee4/14/14/19/29/29/2 (Sky Bet)
Hot Silk7/210/37/23/110/37/2 (Bet365)
Bergamo Gold14/114/116/112/114/116/1 (Paddy Power)

17:04 – Private Boxes For Best View @leicesterraces Classified Stakes

Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: 6.9) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This is not a deep Class 6 by any stretch, but it is a lively little sprint with a few angles. Marisitta arrives off a win and is the obvious one to beat, while Sir Rodneyredblood brings the most solid recent consistency in the older brigade. The 3yos get a handy chunk of weight, though, and that makes horses like Follow My Heart and Rogue Rebellion more interesting than the bare market might suggest. Saeculamation has a bit of speed on the figures too, even if the finishing effort has been missing lately. In a race where plenty have had their chances and several arrive out of form, it may come down to who gets a clean tow into it and handles this quick 6f best. Tricky enough, but not impossible.

Top Selections

1. Marisitta – 5/2 with Bet365

Jockey: William Carson | Trainer: John O’Shea | Form: -47561 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed: 44

She makes plenty of appeal in a race where reliable recent winning form is thin on the ground. That last-time-out success was exactly the sort of effort you want to see coming into a classified sprint like this, and a mark of 61 does not leave her badly treated against these exposed rivals. Draw 11 is not ideal over 6f here, but if Carson can slot in rather than burn petrol early, Marisitta has the profile of one who can back it up. At 5/2 she is no giveaway, but she is the one with the clearest current case and looks the percentage call. Bet type: win.

Bet: WIN

2. Follow My Heart – 6/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Darragh Keenan | Trainer: Rod Millman | Form: 959463 | Rating: 55 | Topspeed: 48

The each-way angle may lie with this 3yo, who gets in on just 129 and owns a useful Topspeed figure of 48 that stacks up well in this grade. The recent form string is hardly flashy, but that latest third suggested she is at least knocking on the door, and in a race full of inconsistent older handicappers, the weight concession could prove decisive late on. Millman’s runners in these sprint grades are often worth a second look when the market is only half-convinced, and 6/1 feels fair rather than cramped. She does not need to improve much to hit the frame and has enough upside to threaten more. Bet type: each-way.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Marisitta is the straight win play after getting her head back in front and setting the best recent standard in the field. For an each-way punt, Follow My Heart makes more appeal than some of the shorter older horses because of the 3yo weight pull and decent speed figure. Sir Rodneyredblood is the obvious danger, while Rogue Rebellion is another who could outrun his price.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Bullington Bry7/115/28/115/27/18/1 (Paddy Power)
Drish Samphire50/150/150/150/150/150/1 (Bet365)
Henry Tudor10/18/18/18/19/110/1 (Bet365)
Manhattan Chute14/112/112/112/114/114/1 (Bet365)
Marisitta5/29/45/29/45/25/2 (Bet365)
Sir Rodneyredblood10/311/411/411/43/110/3 (Bet365)
Summer Rain12/111/112/111/112/112/1 (Bet365)
Follow My Heart6/15/111/25/111/26/1 (Bet365)
Gardening40/140/140/140/140/140/1 (Bet365)
Rogue Rebellion17/215/215/27/18/117/2 (Bet365)
Saeculamation10/117/29/18/19/110/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
MoorestyleRogue Rebellion
Chris WrightSir Rodneyredblood

Leicester Course Specialists

Horses To Note

The top course performers among today’s runners:

HorseRunsWinsWin %Place %
Trojan Truth4250%50%
Ottoman4125%50%

Jockeys To Note

The pilots with the strongest records at the course:

JockeyRidesWinsWin %Place %
Rose Dawes11436.36%72.73%
Tom Kiely Marshall13430.77%53.85%
Alex Jary6116.67%16.67%
Sean Levey65913.85%35.38%
Rob Hornby1642112.8%34.76%

Trainers To Note

Yards that have done well at Leicester:

TrainerRunnersWinsWin %Place %
James Fanshawe551323.64%49.09%
Julie Camacho33721.21%36.36%
Owen Burrows39820.51%48.72%
Saeed bin Suroor35720%60%
Charles Hills1923618.75%39.06%

Summary & Best Bets

That wraps up our Leicester racing tips for Tuesday 14th July 2026. We’ve covered all 7 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 Leicester today?

The first race at Leicester on Tuesday 14th July 2026 goes off at 13:54, with 7 races scheduled in total.

What is the going at Leicester today?

The going at Leicester is reported as 6.9) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).

How many races are at Leicester today?

There are 7 races on the card at Leicester today, running from 13:54 through to 17:04.

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