Our Leicester racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Wednesday 22nd July 2026. The action gets underway at 18:20 and runs through to 20:50, with going reported as 6.7) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Ricardo Phillips boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Jack Nicholls has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 12 rides, John & Thady Gosden’s yard sends out runners with a 30.36% 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):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 10 | 7 | 70% | 60% |
| Postdata | Racing Post | 12 | 6 | 50% | 58.33% |
| Tipman Tips | tipmantips.com | 11 | 5 | 45.45% | 63.64% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 75% |
| sportinglife.com | sportinglife.com | 13 | 4 | 30.77% | 76.92% |
18:20 – British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a very small-field novice and, on paper, it revolves almost entirely around Star Velocity. Ralph Beckett’s colt sets a clear standard on both rating and what he achieved when getting off the mark last time, and it would be a surprise if he didn’t take plenty of beating back over 5f. Court Alert is the only one with the profile to make a race of it after hitting the frame most recently, but his form has been a bit exposed compared to the favourite’s likely upside. The other pair, El Ghuwah and Red Legs, have plenty to find on the figures and on what they’ve shown on the track. Strong race? Not really. Tricky puzzle? Also not really.
Top Selections
1. Star Velocity – 2/9 with Bet365
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 31 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 80
There isn’t much mystery here: Star Velocity is the one they all have to beat and he looks hard to oppose. He improved from his debut third to win next time, and that rating of 86 puts him comfortably clear of this field. The Topspeed figure of 80 backs up the visual impression that he already has a fair engine for this level, and Beckett doesn’t often waste bullets in races like this. Rossa Ryan is an eye-catching booking in a four-runner sprint where sharpness and track position matter. At 2/9 he’s no betting sensation, but he’s the most likely winner by some distance. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Star Velocity is the win bet and the obvious anchor for any multiples. In a four-runner race there’s no each-way angle worth forcing, especially with only one place on offer. If you want to look beyond the favourite, Court Alert is the only realistic danger, but the market has this right.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Velocity | 2/9 | 1/7 | 1/7 | 1/7 | 2/9 | 2/9 (Bet365) |
| Court Alert | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| El Ghuwah | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Red Legs | 80/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Glendale | Star Velocity |
18:50 – Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary little 3yo handicap but not an impossible one to sort, with Buckland Belle bringing the standout recent profile into a race lacking much depth. She has been knocking on the door in stronger-looking contests than this and sets the standard on both ratings and recent consistency. Lope Y Linda is the obvious one to give her most to think about after a productive spell, while Able Astra is less exposed than most and could step forward again from stall 1. The rest have questions to answer, with Ivat Ghia still unproven, Sporty Socks needing a revival and Dora Vita looking up against it. In a six-runner race, class edge and tactical positioning may decide plenty.
Top Selections
1. Buckland Belle – 8/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: Ollie Sangster | Form: 551322 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 59
She is hard to oppose in a race of this nature. The recent sequence tells its own story: Buckland Belle has found her level in handicaps and keeps running her race, with two seconds on the bounce suggesting another ordinary Class 6 should be well within range. Her mark of 64 is the highest in the field, she also has the best Topspeed figure on offer, and Tom Marquand is an eye-catching booking for a yard that places its runners sensibly. At odds-on there is no giveaway, but 8/11 still looks fair enough given the weakness of the opposition and her reliability. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Able Astra – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Clive Cox | Form: 8-49 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed: 23
If you want to take on the favourite for a bit of value, Able Astra is the interesting one rather than the obvious one. He is lightly raced, comes from a yard fully capable of improving this type with experience, and his latest fourth hinted that a mile handicap might start to bring him along. Stall 1 should help Rossa Ryan secure a handy position in a small field where track craft matters, and there may still be a bit more to come from a 61-rated 3yo with only limited exposure. At 6/1, he makes more appeal as the alternative than some of the more exposed runners. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Buckland Belle is the solid win play and looks the most likely winner by some margin on recent form. For those wanting a bigger price, Able Astra makes some each-way appeal in a race where only two places are on offer and several rivals look vulnerable. Lope Y Linda is the obvious danger if reproducing her recent consistency.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Able Astra | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Lope Y Linda | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Buckland Belle | 8/11 | 8/13 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 8/11 (Bet365) |
| Ivat Ghia | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Dora Vita | 33/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Sporty Socks | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Brigadier | Buckland Belle |
19:20 – Join Racing TV Today Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 5 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This won’t take much winning on paper, but it is still an interesting little tactical affair. With only four runners, positioning and pace will matter just as much as raw ability, and there isn’t a great deal between the principals on official figures. Liveinthelight arrives in the best recent form after figures of 121 in her last three starts, while Caraway is rated 2lb higher and comes here after a solid third having won the time before. Semper Femina has been given chances and looks a touch exposed, though she has enough ability to get involved if the front pair underperform. Musical Accord is harder to weigh up after just three runs, but she needs to find a bit. In truth, this looks a match between Liveinthelight and Caraway, with the latter just shading it on balance.
Top Selections
1. Caraway – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: -64613 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 65
Caraway gets the nod because she brings the best handicap mark in the race, the joint-best Topspeed figure, and crucially receives plenty of weight from the favourite. She won two starts ago and then ran perfectly respectably in third last time, so there is no sense that her progress has stalled. William Haggas is exactly the sort to place one well in a race like this, and Tom Marquand is a notable booking in a small field where tactics can be everything. At 9/4 with Bet365, she looks the value against a short-priced rival who has more weight to carry. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
In a four-runner race, this is strictly a win-only angle and Caraway is the one to side with. The combination of a 2lb higher mark than Liveinthelight but 11lb less to carry makes her very appealing at the prices. Liveinthelight is the obvious danger and is hard to dismiss given her recent sequence, but at odds-on she looks opposable.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liveinthelight | 10/11 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 10/11 (Bet365) |
| Semper Femina | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Caraway | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
19:50 – Family Sunday 10th August Book Now Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 6 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tight little six-runner handicap rather than a deep one, and there doesn’t seem much room for hiding. Ricardo Phillips and Typeface bring the most persuasive recent placed form, while Kameel has been knocking on the door often enough to make him a danger from stall 1. Clipsham Noble is not out of it if bouncing back, but he arrives with a bit more to prove after a below-par latest effort, and Turton needs a fair chunk of improvement from a low mark. In a race lacking a standout, the one likely to settle best and quicken at the right time over this 1m2f could take it. It’s a winnable Class 6, but not one to treat as a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. Typeface – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Edward Greatrex | Trainer: Ian Williams | Form: 27-643 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 63
Typeface looks the percentage call. Ian Williams’ 4-year-old has been edging back towards a win, and that latest third suggests he’s about ready to strike in a race of this standard. His Topspeed figure of 63 is the best in the field, which matters in a small tactical contest where a turn of foot can be decisive, and he’s now looking well enough treated off 66. Edward Greatrex is a solid booking for this sort of job, and from a wide draw in a six-runner race he should still get a clear sight of things. At 3/1, he makes plenty of appeal as the most likely winner.
Bet: WIN
2. Kameel – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Ashley Lewis | Trainer: Jessica Macey | Form: 395244 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 62
Kameel is hardly hiding from the assessor, but he has become very tempting for an each-way punt because he keeps running his race. Those recent efforts of 2-4-4 show a horse holding his form well, and in a six-runner Class 6 that reliability goes a long way. He carries top weight off 69, which is no gift, but he has the inside draw and a Topspeed figure only just shy of the selection’s. Jessica Macey’s runner may not have much in hand, yet he’s the sort you can see travelling well and keeping on when others have cried enough. Available at 10/3, he’s a sensible place-minded alternative.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Typeface is the win play here, as he looks the one arriving with the right profile and the strongest recent figures for a race of this level. Kameel is the each-way option simply because he’s dependable and should give you a run for your money. Ricardo Phillips is the obvious danger after his recent third and doesn’t need much more to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kameel | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Ricardo Phillips | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Hachiman | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| Typeface | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Clipsham Noble | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Turton | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Stephen Darbyshire | Kameel |
| Sunday Express | Ricardo Phillips |
| Marlborough | Typeface |
20:20 – British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tidy little 3yo fillies’ handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has latched on to the right horse in Zen Diva after back-to-back wins. She is clearly progressive and arrives with the strongest recent profile, but this is not a gimme in a six-runner race where tactical pace and positioning could matter plenty over Leicester’s 6f. Cotai Belle has been knocking loudly on the door and brings the best Topspeed figure in the field, while Afraj represents a yard that rarely wastes bullets and still has the look of a filly with a bit more to come. Miss Nightcap is unexposed after getting off the mark last time, but this asks a different question. Tricky enough if the favourite gets crowded, though Zen Diva sets the standard.
Top Selections
1. Zen Diva – 6/5 with Bet365
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 423-11 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 47
Zen Diva is the obvious one, but obvious does not mean wrong. Ralph Beckett’s filly has done everything asked of her this season, following up her reappearance success with another win and showing the attitude of a progressive sprinter learning on the job. An opening mark of 83 still may not have caught up with her if she continues improving at this rate. Drawn in 2 with Rossa Ryan aboard, she should get a handy sit and use that turn of foot late. At 6/5 she is hardly a hidden gem, but in a race lacking depth she is still the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Cotai Belle – 4/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Ethan Tindall | Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey | Form: 9-8222 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 84
Cotai Belle is becoming expensive to follow, but she is also running well enough to think her turn is near. Three straight seconds tell the story: reliable, competitive and very capable at this level without quite getting her head in front. The standout number here is that Topspeed figure of 84, comfortably the best in the line-up, and that says she has the raw pace for this test on quick ground. If Zen Diva underperforms, Cotai Belle is the one most likely to capitalise. In a small field the each-way angle is never spectacular, but 4/1 still makes some appeal for those wanting a bit of cover behind the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Zen Diva is the win play because she is the progressive one and the likeliest improver again. Cotai Belle is the saver/each-way punt at the bigger price, especially given how consistently she has been running and her superior Topspeed figure. Afraj is the obvious danger if the Gosden filly takes a step forward, while Miss Nightcap has less to find than her odds suggest.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Diva | 6/5 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 11/10 | 6/5 (Bet365) |
| Cotai Belle | 3/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 3/1 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
| Miss Nightcap | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Afraj | 7/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Romantic Twilight | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Newmarket | Afraj |
| Kieran McHugh | Amelia’s Joy |
| Lambourn | Miss Nightcap |
20:50 – Kube – Leicester’s Premier Exhibition Venue Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a typical late-evening 3yo sprint handicap at the basement level: not deep, but not straightforward either. The market is likely to revolve around The Tunguska Event and Pimentel, and that makes sense because both arrive with the most persuasive recent form. The former has been busier and more battle-hardened, while the latter looks the one still threatening to cash in at this sort of level after a string of solid efforts. Maximum Velocity is another with recent placed form and enough pace for 6f, while Portacloy has the jockey booking to attract interest if bouncing back. It is not a strong race by any means, but it is a race where current sharpness and the ability to travel kindly on quick ground should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Pimentel – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Ashley Lewis | Trainer: Marcus Tregoning | Form: 12-623 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 52
Pimentel looks the percentage call. His form figures this season suggest a 6f handicap of this nature should be well within reach, and that latest third reads perfectly respectably in a race lacking depth. He has been knocking on the door rather than banging it down, but there is a lot to like about a 3yo carrying just 127 off a mark of 70 when several of these have already shown their hand. Marcus Tregoning does well with this type when placed carefully, and at 10/3 he makes more appeal than some of the shorter exchange prices around the obvious rival. He holds strong claims if reproducing his recent level.
Bet: WIN
2. Maximum Velocity – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Alex Jary | Trainer: Nigel Tinkler | Form: 920193 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 59
Maximum Velocity is the each-way angle in a race where a few can be marked down as unreliable. His recent profile is at least honest: he got his head in front not long ago and backed that up with a fair third last time, which is more than can be said for some of these. The mark of 70 looks workable enough, and stall 3 should give him every chance to adopt a handy position without wasting energy. Nigel Tinkler’s sprinters tend to know their job, and 6/1 feels reasonable in an eight-runner race with three places on offer. He may lack the upside of one or two, but he looks solid enough for an each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Pimentel is the win play because he brings the most convincing recent handicap form and still looks capable of a bit more at this level. Maximum Velocity is the sensible each-way saver at the prices, with his recent consistency giving him a fair chance of making the frame. The Tunguska Event is the obvious danger, while Portacloy is not one to dismiss if the Marquand booking signals intent.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portacloy | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Crafty Blue | 17/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| The Tunguska Event | 5/2 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Goldenstateofmind | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Maximum Velocity | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Landslide | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Pimentel | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Apex Star | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
Leicester Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Phillips | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Clipsham Noble | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
| Lope Y Linda | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Nicholls | 12 | 3 | 25% | 50% |
| William Buick | 226 | 51 | 22.57% | 50.88% |
| Rossa Ryan | 170 | 29 | 17.06% | 37.06% |
| Edward Greatrex | 76 | 12 | 15.79% | 42.11% |
| Kaiya Fraser | 20 | 3 | 15% | 30% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Leicester:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John & Thady Gosden | 56 | 17 | 30.36% | 53.57% |
| Charlie Clover | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| William Haggas | 71 | 17 | 23.94% | 46.48% |
| Ralph Beckett | 86 | 18 | 20.93% | 38.37% |
| Clive Cox | 100 | 19 | 19% | 37% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Leicester racing tips for Wednesday 22nd July 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 Leicester today?
The first race at Leicester on Wednesday 22nd July 2026 goes off at 18:20, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Leicester today?
The going at Leicester is reported as 6.7) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Leicester today?
There are 6 races on the card at Leicester today, running from 18:20 through to 20:50.
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