Our Newbury racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Thursday 9th July 2026. The action gets underway at 17:13 and runs through to 20:37, with going reported as 6.2) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Lusaka boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Callum Rodriguez has been in fine form here with 5 wins from 16 rides, Owen Burrows’s yard sends out runners with a 20.62% 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 Newbury
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Newbury over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Daily Post | 27 | 14 | 51.85% | 88.89% |
| Melissa Jones | D Express | 13 | 5 | 38.46% | 38.46% |
| racing-daily.com | racing-daily.com | 13 | 5 | 38.46% | 69.23% |
| Newmarket | Racing Post | 11 | 4 | 36.36% | 81.82% |
| Sunday Express | Sunday Express | 17 | 6 | 35.29% | 64.71% |
17:13 – Win Races With Jonathan Portman EBF Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes (C/D) (Qual’) (GBB) (Div I)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 6.2) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary restricted novice on paper, but that does not make it straightforward. Angel Sense sets the standard on what we know after three solid placed efforts and an official mark of 83, so she is the obvious one they all have to beat. Global Success is the other with established form and shaped well enough when third last time to suggest she can make a race of it from a low draw. After that, it becomes much more speculative, with several debutantes like Mashooga, Miss You Nights and Kiss Cam taking on exposed fillies who have already shown their level. In a race of this type at Newbury, natural speed and professionalism usually count for plenty, and that should suit the principals more than the guesswork horses.
Top Selections
1. Angel Sense – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Davies | Trainer: Marco Botti | Form: 233 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 59
Angel Sense is no hidden gem at this stage, but she does bring the best body of form into the race and that matters plenty in these fillies’ restricted events. Three runs, three solid efforts, and that mark of 83 puts her clear of the exposed opposition. She has already shown enough pace for 6f and, crucially, enough know-how to travel and see her race out properly. Marco Botti’s juveniles often improve with racing and Harry Davies is a reliable booking for one expected to be ridden positively. At 6/4 she is not exactly a giveaway, but she is still the most likely winner and hard to oppose on known evidence. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Global Success – 9/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: J S Moore | Form: 563 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 49
Global Success looks the sensible each-way play against the favourite. Her form figures do not leap off the page, but the latest third was a step in the right direction and her rating of 81 says she is not far behind Angel Sense on bare ability. Stall 1 could be useful if she breaks on terms, and having Rossa Ryan aboard is an obvious plus in a race where sharp track position may prove important. She has a bit less upside than some of the unraced fillies, but she is also much less of a leap of faith. Available at 9/2, she makes plenty of appeal as the solid alternative for an each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Angel Sense is the win play because she has the strongest form and sets the clear standard. Global Success is the each-way option in a race where several rivals are still complete guesses. If you want one to note as a danger, Mashooga is the interesting newcomer in the market, but the percentage call is to side with proven form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Sense | 6/4 | 10/11 | 1/1 | 10/11 | 6/5 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Bahia Bonita | 20/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Betfair) |
| Global Success | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
| Invicta Rose | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Mashooga | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss You Nights | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Santo | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Secret Flite | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Tzaritza | 7/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Clear Horizon | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Kiss Cam | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
17:45 – Win Races With Jonathan Portman EBF Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes (C/D) (Qual’) (GBB) (Div II)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 6.2) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary restricted novice on paper, but there is a bit of depth among the fillies with experience. Sugar Yes Please sets the standard on the figures after a promising fourth and, in truth, she’s the obvious one now back in a race of this type. Laylaty also made a perfectly solid start when fourth and looks the most obvious threat if improving as expected for Harry Charlton. My Normandie has had three goes and brings a workable level of form to the table, while Ouragan shaped with some promise on debut and could easily step forward for Archie Watson. The unknowns are interesting, but in races like this proven ability over 6f at Newbury tends to count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Sugar Yes Please – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Charles Bishop | Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton | Form: 4 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 48
She’s hard to get away from. That debut fourth was the best single piece of form on offer in this line-up and an opening mark of 80 rather underlines it. Eve Johnson Houghton’s juveniles usually know their job, and Charles Bishop is a positive booking in these sharp 2yo races where track position matters. Drawn widest in 11 is not ideal, but over this straight 6f at Newbury it shouldn’t be a deal-breaker if she breaks cleanly. At 13/8 she isn’t hiding from the market, but she still looks the filly with the most solid claims and the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. My Normandie – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Darragh Keenan | Trainer: George Scott | Form: 756 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 56
She’s the each-way angle in a race where several are promising but not necessarily trustworthy. Three runs into her career, she has at least shown a repeatable level of ability, and that 72 rating gives her a definite chance of hitting the frame if the principals underperform. The Topspeed figure of 56 is also respectable in this company and suggests she has a bit more substance to her profile than some of the once-raced types. George Scott’s youngsters can come forward with racing and 7/1 looks fair in an 11-runner field with three places on offer. She may not have the same upside as the favourite, but she looks the value each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sugar Yes Please is the straight win play because she already brings the strongest form and the best rating to the race. My Normandie makes more appeal as the each-way alternative at 7/1, especially with three places available. Laylaty is the obvious danger if she improves from her debut, while Ouragan is another who could easily take a step forward.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ennerdale Water | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Kiss Of Life | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Laylaty | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| My Normandie | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Ouragan | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Princess Ivy | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Sugar Yes Please | 13/8 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 5/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Celestial Mist | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| So Tempting | 33/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
18:17 – Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C & D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 2 | Going: 6.2) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
A restricted novice with 19 declared, though one is a non-runner, is exactly the sort of race that can look messy at first glance before the market points you in the right direction. Desert Legend sets the standard on what we know after finishing third and posting a useful 75 rating, while Minster Boy and My Boo Boo have also shown enough to suggest this is no weak ordinary juvenile event. Macau is another with obvious upside after making the frame, and there are several unexposed debutants from yards capable of readying one first time. Even so, proven six-furlong form on fast ground tends to matter in these big Newbury novice fields, and that gives the race a fairly solid shape despite the numbers. Tricky, yes, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Desert Legend – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Joe Leavy | Trainer: Richard Hannon | Form: 3 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 65
Desert Legend looks the percentage call. That debut third is the best single piece of form on offer in the field, and the combination of a 75 rating and 65 Topspeed says he did plenty right first time without being knocked about. Hannon’s youngsters usually come on a fair bit for the experience, and this one already has the tactical pace for a sharp six on quick ground. In a race full of guesswork, backing the colt who has already shown he can run to a useful level makes obvious appeal. At 3/1 he is not a giveaway, but he still holds strong claims of being the most likely winner. Bet: WIN
2. Minster Boy – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Charles Bishop | Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton | Form: 4 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 65
Minster Boy makes plenty of each-way appeal, especially from a handy low draw in stall 3. His fourth-place effort came with a marginally higher rating than Desert Legend, and his 65 Topspeed figure suggests he was doing good work late rather than merely picking up pieces. Eve Johnson Houghton can get juveniles to progress steadily through the summer, and this colt looks the type to be suited by a truly-run six furlongs at Newbury. With three places on offer in a race where several rivals are debutants and others have already shown ordinary form, 6/1 looks fair for a horse who should be bang there if taking the expected step forward. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Desert Legend is the win play because he brings the clearest, strongest form into the race and should improve for that debut third. Minster Boy is the each-way punt at the bigger price, with his rating and speed figure putting him firmly in the mix. My Boo Boo and Macau look the obvious dangers, while Old Oak and Wolf Bay are the interesting unknowns among the less exposed runners.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ard As A Rock | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Banged Up | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Beresford Gap | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Desert Legend | 3/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Gambling Man | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Its A Ginger Thing | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Macau | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Mirzimaan | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| My Boo Boo | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Old Oak | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Ten Of Clubs | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Zambezi Shark | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Aljoon | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| God Of Titans | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Betfair) |
| Minster Boy | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Silent Sadhu | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Webster | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Wolf Bay | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
18:52 – Highclere Castle Gin Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: 6.2) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper Newbury sprint handicap rather than a giveaway, with a mix of exposed older sprinters and a handful of three-year-olds who may still have more to offer. Strike brings the most solid recent profile and has the inside draw, while Black Endeavour arrives off a win and is the obvious unexposed threat despite a wider stall. Wyle Cop is another younger one with claims after a better latest effort, and Rebel Path is not without hope if things drop right from out wide. By contrast, several of the older brigade, including Arabian Cobra and Thunderous Love, need a fair bit of faith on what they have shown lately. Tricky enough, but not impossible: siding with current wellbeing over guesswork makes most appeal.
Top Selections
1. Strike – 6/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Olivia Tubb | Trainer: Jonathan Portman | Form: -28324 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 59
Strike is hardly hiding from the assessor, but he is running well often enough to make plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive in better nick. His recent figures tell the story: runner-up twice, then a perfectly respectable fourth last time, and he tends to hold his form once he hits a vein of consistency. Stall 1 could be a help over this sharp 6f if he breaks on terms, and this is not a deeper race than the sort he usually contests. At 6/1, he looks a fair bit more attractive than some shorter-priced rivals who are still proving themselves. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Black Endeavour – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Mark Rimell | Form: 3-6531 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 52
Black Endeavour is the one with the most obvious upside among the younger horses and comes here after doing the job properly last time. That success did not come out of nowhere either, as his previous efforts suggested he was edging towards another big run. Off 73, he is only 1lb lower than Strike despite being a three-year-old who may not have reached his ceiling yet, and having Rossa Ryan booked is no negative in a race likely to be decided by small margins. The market has latched on, but 7/2 still makes sense for an each-way play given the four places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Strike is the percentage call for the win bet because he is reliable, well drawn and arrives in better form than most. Black Endeavour is the each-way alternative, with recent winning form and the profile of a progressive sprinter in this grade. Wyle Cop is the danger if building on his latest third, while Rebel Path is another who could outrun his price.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabian Cobra | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Rebel Path | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Strike | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 6/1 | 3/1 | 6/1 (Sky Bet) |
| The Coffee Pod | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Jimmy Knocker | 12/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Thunderous Love | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Campenaerts | 14/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Wyle Cop | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Black Endeavour | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| The Feminine Urge | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Nzuri | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Roman Spring | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Farringdon | Strike |
| sportinglife.com | Strike |
19:27 – Pump Technology Engineered To Perform Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: 6.2) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a competitive little mile handicap rather than a deep one, and the three-year-olds could easily hold the key despite meeting older horses. Storm Point arrives on the back of two wins from his last three starts and looks the obvious one to beat now settling into handicaps, while The Third Star and Grizedale bring solid enough recent form for yards that know how to place one at this level. Signcastle City is the dependable handicapper in the field and should run his race again, while Nakaaha is interesting after getting back on the scoresheet. It does feel a slightly tricky puzzle below the head of the market, but there’s a fair chance the answer lies with the younger legs rather than the exposed older brigade.
Top Selections
1. Storm Point – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Kieran Shoemark | Trainer: Ed Walker | Form: 54-161 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 51
Storm Point is hardly hiding from the assessor now, but he still makes plenty of appeal. A three-year-old carrying just 131 in a race like this is always worth serious respect when arriving in form, and his profile suggests there should be more to come over a mile. The latest win stamped him as a progressive sort rather than a fortunate one, and this mark of 86 still looks workable for a yard that does well with improving handicappers. Draw 10 is no gift, but if Shoemark can get him into a smooth rhythm, he has the class and upside to take this. At 5/2, he is short enough but still the likeliest winner.
Bet: WIN
2. Signcastle City – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Joe Leavy | Trainer: Richard Hannon | Form: 402325 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 76
If you want something at a more workable each-way price, Signcastle City makes a lot of sense. He’s not especially well hidden as a six-year-old with plenty of miles on the clock, but that Topspeed figure of 76 stands out in this field and his recent form says he keeps knocking on the door. He doesn’t need to improve to be involved; he simply needs the race to unfold cleanly and for Joe Leavy to deliver him late. In a 12-runner handicap with four places on offer, an honest, battle-hardened type at 8/1 is exactly the sort you can make a case for. He looks the value each-way play.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Storm Point is the win play because he has the most convincing progressive profile in the field and still looks ahead of his mark. For an each-way punt, Signcastle City appeals as the solid handicap option who should give you a run for your money. The obvious dangers are The Third Star, who is entitled to step forward again, and Grizedale, who comes here after a confidence-boosting win from stall 1.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizedale | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| The Dragon King | 9/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Sea Founder | 14/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Youarenotforgiven | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| The Third Star | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Distinct Spirit | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Nakaaha | 9/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Mythical Bird | 18/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Signcastle City | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Captain Fox | 10/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Storm Point | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Chale Chalo | 40/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| West Country | Nakaaha |
| Jason Heavey | Storm Point |
20:02 – Pump Technology Services Keeping You Flowing Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 5 | Going: 6.2) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tight little 3yo-heavy handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the two most obvious improvers in Astracornus and Windbreaker. The former arrives off a breakthrough win and now carries the joint-highest weight off a mark of 79, while Windbreaker has been threatening to get his head back in front and should be very comfortable around this trip. Magician Of Riga is another who has been progressing and isn’t easily dismissed despite a lesser latest effort, while the older horse Raintown has enough solid handicap form to nick a place if the race gets tactical. It’s not an impossible puzzle, but the front end of the market does look the right place to be.
Top Selections
1. Windbreaker – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Davies | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 53-342 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 65
Windbreaker has the profile of a handicapper ready to strike. He has been running with credit all season, and that latest second suggests this mark of 75 is workable rather than restrictive. William Haggas doesn’t usually waste time with these types, and this one has been knocking on the door in the right races without looking awkward or ungenuine. The step into a small-field 1m2f handicap on fast ground should suit, and stall 2 gives Harry Davies options if this turns tactical. At 9/4 he isn’t remotely a giveaway, but he does look the one with the fewest holes in the argument. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Magician Of Riga – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Joe Leavy | Trainer: Richard Hannon | Form: -53113 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed:
Magician Of Riga makes more each-way appeal than most in here. His sequence before the latest run was solid, with two wins and a good level of consistency, so one lesser effort doesn’t put me off in a race of this nature. He remains lightly raced compared to some exposed handicappers and there’s every chance this mark of 73 still leaves a bit of room. Richard Hannon’s runners can be worth another chance when the market cools, and 8/1 looks fair in a seven-runner race where the favourites may dominate the betting but are hardly bombproof. He’s the one I’d want on side for a place, with upside if things fall right. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Windbreaker is the win play, as he brings the strongest blend of current form and stable confidence. For an each-way punt, Magician Of Riga looks the value against the front pair. Astracornus is the obvious danger after that last-time-out success, while Raintown could nick minor money if the younger horses fluff their lines.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magician Of Riga | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Raintown | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Astracornus | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Norman Invasion | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Windbreaker | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Turtle Reef | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
20:37 – BetVictor Still 100/1 On England Handicap
Race Details: 1m 5f | Class 5 | Going: 6.2) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is only a six-runner handicap but it is not quite the penalty kick the market suggests. La Peregrina sets the standard among the 3yos after a solid second last time and is the obvious one, while Kakirra arrives seeking a four-timer and clearly knows how to get the job done. Barrister is less exposed than the older horses and should appreciate this sort of trip, whereas Two Plus Two and Lusaka bring more hardened handicap form to the table without looking especially ahead of the assessor. In a small field at this trip, pace and positioning will matter, and I would rather side with the younger legs. It is a winnable Class 5, but not one where I would be steaming into a short-priced favourite.
Top Selections
1. Kakirra – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Rob Hornby | Trainer: Ollie Sangster | Form: 647111 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 39
There is no getting away from the fact that Kakirra is the progressive one in the line-up. Three straight wins demand respect, and although those victories have forced her up the weights, she still comes here with the look of a filly who is improving faster than the handicapper can pin down. She gets in here with just 124, which is a notable edge in a race where a few of these older rivals have to lump more. The Topspeed figure is not flashy, but the profile is, and in a race lacking depth I would rather be with the one arriving full of confidence. At 10/3, she makes plenty of appeal.
Bet: WIN
2. Barrister – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Joe Leavy | Trainer: Richard Hannon | Form: 4-743 | Rating: 65 | Topspeed: 57
Barrister looks the value alternative if you want something against the front two in the betting. He is still lightly raced, shaped well enough when third last time, and his mark of 65 does not look beyond him at all if this longer trip brings out a bit more. Drawn in stall 1, he should get a sensible, economical ride, which can be a real asset over 1m5f around here in a tactical little field. Hannon’s 3yo handicappers are often worth a second look in races like this, and 9/2 feels fair rather than tight for a horse who may still have a chunk of improvement to come.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Kakirra is the win play because she is the only one arriving with genuine momentum and still looks on the upgrade. Barrister is the each-way punt in this six-runner field if you want to oppose the obvious favourite at a better price. La Peregrina is the danger on recent form, while Kakirra’s biggest test is whether the handicapper has finally caught her.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Betfair) |
| Two Plus Two | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Barrister | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| La Peregrina | 6/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Aukus | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Kakirra | 10/3 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
Newbury Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Youarenotforgiven | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Nakaaha | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Strike | 5 | 1 | 20% | 20% |
| Raintown | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | 25% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callum Rodriguez | 16 | 5 | 31.25% | 50% |
| Olivia Tubb | 12 | 3 | 25% | 50% |
| Seamus Cronin | 12 | 2 | 16.67% | 41.67% |
| Ryan Kavanagh | 16 | 2 | 12.5% | 25% |
| William Carver | 16 | 2 | 12.5% | 31.25% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Newbury:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Burrows | 97 | 20 | 20.62% | 46.39% |
| William Haggas | 268 | 54 | 20.15% | 44.4% |
| Brian Toomey | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
| Andrew Balding | 327 | 46 | 14.07% | 40.06% |
| George Boughey | 58 | 8 | 13.79% | 32.76% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Newbury racing tips for Thursday 9th 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 Newbury today?
The first race at Newbury on Thursday 9th July 2026 goes off at 17:13, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Newbury today?
The going at Newbury is reported as 6.2) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Newbury today?
There are 7 races on the card at Newbury today, running from 17:13 through to 20:37.
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