Our Newbury racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Wednesday 26th August 2026. The action gets underway at 16:10 and runs through to 19:30, with going reported as 6.0) (watered) (Good to firm (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Callum Rodriguez has been in fine form here with 6 wins from 25 rides, Owen Burrows’s yard sends out runners with a 21% 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmarket | Racing Post | 12 | 6 | 50% | 75% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 25 | 12 | 48% | 88% |
| Melissa Jones | D Express | 13 | 6 | 46.15% | 46.15% |
| Jeffrey Ross | Sporting Times | 11 | 4 | 36.36% | 72.73% |
| racing-daily.com | racing-daily.com | 17 | 6 | 35.29% | 70.59% |
16:10 – Pump Technology Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: 6.0) (watered) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper two-year-old nursery rather than a weak late-summer giveaway, with several arriving from solid maiden or novice form and a few open to a fair bit more now handicapping over 7f. Primal heads the market after shaping well in better company and is the obvious one, while Mobadir brings the best recent performance figure after getting off the mark and Regal Tiger has been knocking hard on the door. Mino also makes appeal now tackling this trip in a handicap for the first time. It’s the sort of race where the market should have plenty to say, but not one where you want to be blindly taking a short price in a 15-runner field. There’s depth here, and a bit of digging may be rewarded.
Top Selections
1. Mobadir – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Kieran Shoemark | Trainer: Ed Walker | Form: 6671 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 79
Mobadir makes plenty of appeal because he comes here off the back of a breakthrough win and did it in a way that suggests handicaps can now bring more out of him. That Topspeed figure of 79 is the standout in this field and, in a race where plenty are promising rather than proven, that matters. Drawn in 4, he should get a sensible trip, and Ed Walker’s youngsters often improve once the penny drops. At 5/1 he doesn’t look overcooked at all, especially compared to a shorter-priced favourite who still has to prove he can finish the job in a big field. Strong claims if backing up that last run.
Bet: WIN
2. Regal Tiger – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Hugo Palmer | Form: 422 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 72
Regal Tiger is the each-way play because his profile is rock-solid for a race like this. He’s been runner-up on his last two starts and there’s no mystery about what you’re getting: a juvenile in form, operating to a fair level, and posting a useful Topspeed mark of 72. Billy Loughnane is a positive booking in these competitive handicaps and stall 6 looks perfectly workable. He may not have the untapped angle of one or two others, but in a 15-runner nursery that reliability counts for plenty. Available at 15/2, he looks the type to be in the firing line again and that makes him an appealing each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Mobadir is the win bet on the strength of that last-time-out success and his clear edge on Topspeed figures. Regal Tiger is the sensible each-way alternative given how consistently he’s been running and the four-place terms. Primal is the obvious danger if the switch into nursery company unlocks improvement, while Mino also has the look of one who could take a step forward over this trip.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magi Melchior | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Primal | 6/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Betfair) |
| Sovereigns High | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Regal Tiger | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Mino | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Mobadir | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| El Lambo | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Foscarini | 20/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Star Bayside Boy | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Lilywhite Hart | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Golden Oasis | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Global Success | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Dissenter | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Lushill | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Its A Ginger Thing | 25/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Fortunatus | Mobadir |
| Rory Delargy | Mobadir |
| On The Nose | Primal |
| Garry Owen | Regal Tiger |
| The Data Detective | Mobadir |
16:45 – Bricklayers Arms Newbury EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 6.0) (watered) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly typical late-summer Newbury maiden: plenty of expensive-looking newcomers from powerful yards, but just enough racecourse evidence to stop it being a complete guessing game. Solar Swing heads the market for George Boughey and Billy Loughnane, while Yabreen and Perfect Strike come from yards fully capable of landing one of these. Crusherman sets the clearest existing form standard after his debut fifth and is entitled to come on for that, whereas Perfect Strike was more underwhelming first time than his price suggests. On fast ground over 6f here, professionalism matters, so I’m leaning towards the juvenile who has already shown something rather than getting too cute with unseen potential. It’s not a deep maiden, but it is a mildly tricky one.
Top Selections
1. Crusherman – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: David Egan | Trainer: Brian Meehan | Form: 5 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 62
Crusherman appeals as the most solid option in a race where several of the principals are still trading on reputation rather than substance. His debut fifth is easily good enough to make him a major player here and, crucially, he brings the best published rating in the field with a 76. The Topspeed of 62 also suggests there was proper promise there, not just a respectful introduction. Brian Meehan’s youngsters often know more for a first run and David Egan is a positive booking for this sort of contest. At 9/2, he looks the one with the right mix of experience and scope to improve. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Chevere – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Callum Rodriguez | Trainer: Owen Burrows | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
Chevere is the each-way play in a race where the newcomers from good stables could easily outrun their inexperience. Owen Burrows is not a man to waste bullets in ordinary maidens and this one is interesting at a double-figure price, especially with Callum Rodriguez taking over. There are obvious threats among the shorter-priced debutants, but some of them look a bit skinny for horses yet to show anything under race conditions. Chevere doesn’t need to be a world-beater to hit the frame in a 10-runner maiden with three places on offer, and 12/1 makes him the value alternative to the obvious names. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Crusherman is the win bet because he has already shown the most concrete ability and should take a fair step forward from debut. Chevere is the each-way punt at 12/1 in a race full of unproven types. Solar Swing is the danger on stable strength and market position, while Yabreen also commands respect from stall 1 with Oisin Murphy booked.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevere | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Crusherman | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Flick Of An Eye | 6/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Kicking Bear | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Moofeed | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Perfect Strike | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Solar Swing | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Sol Dorado | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Yabreen | 4/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Velma Dinkley | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Newmarket | Solar Swing |
17:20 – Bricklayers Arms Newbury EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 6.0) (watered) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a nicely-bred but slightly trappy 2yo maiden rather than a race packed with established form, with only Uncle Zello having seen a racecourse and he achieved very little on that debut. That leaves the market to do plenty of the talking, and it is no surprise to see powerful yards well represented by Battleworthy, Kingdom Of Kush and Saturn Star. Newbury’s straight 6f on quick ground usually rewards professionalism as much as raw speed, so the colt who breaks smartly and handles the occasion is likely to have a big edge. Roger Varian, Andrew Balding and Ralph Beckett all know the job with this type, but in a race full of unknowns it may still pay to side with value rather than simply latch onto the shortest price.
Top Selections
1. Kingdom Of Kush – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Robbie Downey | Trainer: Roger Varian | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
Varian’s juveniles at Newbury always command respect and Kingdom Of Kush makes plenty of appeal in a maiden where most of these arrive with the same blank CV. Drawn in stall 4, he looks well housed in the middle, and this stable is adept at readying a newcomer to know his job first time. The market has him right near the head at 3/1 with Bet365 and that feels fair rather than cramped given the uncertainty surrounding several of his main rivals. In a race lacking solid form to attack, he is the one I’d trust most to be straight enough and professional enough to get the job done. Bet: WIN
2. Scythe – 7/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Saffie Osborne | Trainer: Brian Meehan | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
Scythe looks the each-way angle in a race where the top of the market is respected but hardly bombproof. Brian Meehan is more than capable of producing a sharp juvenile, and stall 1 could be no bad thing if this colt breaks alertly and grabs a handy rail position on this fast surface. At 7/1 with William Hill, he is priced as if merely an outsider with place claims, yet this doesn’t look deep enough to dismiss him so easily. With several rivals making their debut under stronger market pressure, Scythe appeals as the one who could outrun his quote and sneak into the argument if taking to things straight away. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Kingdom Of Kush is the win play in a maiden where stable strength and likely professionalism count for plenty. Scythe is the each-way punt at the bigger price, especially with three places on offer in a nine-runner field. Battleworthy and Saturn Star are obvious dangers, while Darjeel also needs respecting if strong in the market.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battleworthy | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Darjeel | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Epistle | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Kingdom Of Kush | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Martaban | 8/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Saturn Star | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Scythe | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Tom Thumb | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Uncle Zello | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
17:55 – IRE Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 6.0) (watered) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a useful enough maiden for late August rather than a weak one to get excited about too quickly. Somers Isles brings the standout piece of established form after finishing second on debut and sets the standard on a mark of 83, while Starburster also showed plenty first time up and posted the best Topspeed figure in the field. Royal Message has experience on her side too, though she has already had two chances and may need to find a bit more. The real puzzle is the newcomers, with Bidsta and Circlet prominent in the market for yards that know the time of day with fillies like this. On balance, proven form may count for plenty over this sharp 6f, but it is not a race to treat lightly.
Top Selections
1. Somers Isles – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Andrew Balding | Form: 2 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 21
Somers Isles is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious one is still the right one. She shaped like a filly with a future when runner-up on debut and that bare form is the strongest piece on offer here, especially with an 83 rating already attached to her name. Balding’s juveniles usually come forward for a first outing and the booking of Oisin Murphy hardly dents confidence. In a race featuring several interesting but unproven newcomers, she brings the one thing you can trust: solid track evidence. At 2/1 she is hardly missed, but she still looks the likeliest winner. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Starburster – 6/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Saffie Osborne | Trainer: Richard Spencer | Form: 4 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 73
Starburster appeals as the value play if you want something at a more workable price. Her debut fourth was full of promise and, notably, she achieved the best Topspeed figure in the field with 73, which suggests there was no hiding place in that run. A mark of 82 says she is right in the mix on known evidence and there should be more to come from a filly with just one start behind her. Spencer can ready a juvenile to progress sharply from first to second outing, and 6/1 looks a fair each-way angle in an 11-runner race with three places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Somers Isles is the win play because she has the best proven form and the strongest rating in the field. Starburster is the each-way punt at a more attractive price given her promising debut and useful speed figure. The obvious dangers are the market principals Bidsta and Circlet, especially if either turns out to be above average first time up.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Yet | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Bidsta | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Bling | 14/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Circlet | 5/1 | 9/2 | 7/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Inmyopinion | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Letter To Hermione | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Royal Message | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Somers Isles | 2/1 | 15/8 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Starburster | 4/1 | 4/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 4/1 | 6/1 (Sky Bet) |
| State Of America | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Urumita | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Matt Polley | Circlet |
| Luke Tucker | Somers Isles |
| Ratings Hub | Somers Isles |
18:30 – Gracelands Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: 6.0) (watered) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper Newbury mile handicap, the sort where lightly raced 3yos clash with battle-hardened older handicappers and the market has a few moving parts. Accademia arrives seeking the hat-trick and is an obvious one, while Abundant has been keeping better company than this and looks well positioned from a low draw. Cloud Forest has done little wrong in three starts and is clearly open to more, whereas River Card is interesting on his return after ending last term with a win. Zatsgood is admirably solid and Distinct Spirit has recent winning form, but both are now exposed enough for the younger legs to appeal more. Tricky rather than impossible, but there should be more to come from the 3yo brigade.
Top Selections
1. Abundant – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Levey | Trainer: Tom Ward | Form: 1-4335 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 80
Abundant makes plenty of appeal in a race where the 3yos could easily hold the upper hand. He won as a juvenile, has been mixing it in competitive handicaps this season and his recent figures suggest he has been running better than the bare results might imply. That Topspeed mark of 80 stands out well in this field, and carrying just 131 looks a fair setup for a horse still learning his job. Sean Levey is the kind of rider you want in a Newbury mile handicap and 5/1 looks a workable price rather than a cramped one. He holds strong claims of getting back on the up here.
Bet: WIN
2. River Card – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: Brian Meehan | Form: 210- | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 68
River Card is the each-way play because he could easily have more in hand than his profile first suggests. We have not seen him since last season, but he signed off with a win and his opening handicap mark of 90 does not look especially harsh for a 3yo from this yard. Tom Marquand is an eye-catching booking and Meehan’s runners at this sort of trip often improve with experience. The draw in 12 is not ideal, but in a 13-runner race at Newbury it is hardly a death sentence if he gets cover early. At 6/1 and with four places on offer, he looks a sensible each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Abundant is the main bet here; he looks the right blend of proven handicap form, a handy weight and upside. River Card is the each-way alternative, particularly with four places available and the promise of better to come after a break. Accademia is the obvious danger if the hat-trick bid keeps rolling, while Cloud Forest is respected as an unexposed one from a powerful yard.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Rate | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Cloud Forest | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Distinct Spirit | 9/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Princess Rascal | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Zatsgood | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Marlborough Place | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| River Card | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Abundant | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Home Hero | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Accademia | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Tribal Rhythm | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Sam Hardy | Cloud Forest |
| Ben Morgan | River Card |
| sportinglife.com | Cloud Forest |
| Karl Hedley | Cloud Forest |
| Glendale | Accademia |
| Rob Wright | Abundant |
19:00 – Daily Racing Bet Boosts At BetVictor Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: 6.0) (watered) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is a compact but quite interesting 3yo handicap in which unexposed profiles clash with a couple who have already shown their hand. Bold Shout heads the market after a tidy progression through novice company and is the obvious one to beat now switched into handicap company off a lofty mark of 95. Lion Of Mali brings the strongest recent handicap form to the table, though, having been admirably consistent, while Artanis is open to better after just four runs. Show Me Gold is another who could get involved if this turns tactical rather than searching. In a six-runner field, positioning and pace will matter, and this doesn’t look a race packed with hiding places. It’s not a deep Class 4, but it is a trappy little affair.
Top Selections
1. Lion Of Mali – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: David Egan | Trainer: James Fanshawe | Form: 215122 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 78
There’s a lot to like about Lion Of Mali in a race where some of the opposition are still trading on potential rather than substance. He’s been thriving in handicaps, with figures of 15122 since getting the hang of things, and that reliability counts for plenty in a small field where tactical nous can decide it. Drawn in stall 1, David Egan should be able to hold a handy pitch, and Fanshawe’s colt doesn’t look one who will mind this sound surface. He may not have the sexy profile of Bold Shout, but at 11/4 he looks the more solid betting proposition and holds very strong claims of giving another honest, effective account. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Cool Molly – 8/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: Ollie Sangster | Form: 130683 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 84
Cool Molly is the one at a price who makes some appeal if you want to play against the obvious pair. Her recent form figures don’t scream certainty, but that latest third suggested she may be finding her level again, and a mark of 90 gives her a realistic shot if things drop right. Tom Marquand is an eye-catching booking in a race that could become tactical, and her topspeed figure of 84 stacks up perfectly well here. She needs to prove she can put it all together consistently, but 8/1 feels fair in a six-runner contest lacking depth beyond the principals. She’s the each-way punt for those wanting a bit of value. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Lion Of Mali is the win play because he brings the most convincing recent handicap form and looks dependable in what may turn into a tactical race. Cool Molly is the each-way alternative at a workable price, especially with only a handful holding serious claims. Bold Shout is the obvious danger on potential and could easily be better than this mark, while Artanis is another to respect if improving again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisk Symphony | 12/1 | 20/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Artanis | 4/1 | 5/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Cool Molly | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Lion Of Mali | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Bold Shout | 2/1 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Show Me Gold | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Robin Goodfellow | Bold Shout |
| Lambourn | Bold Shout |
| The Judge | Bold Shout |
| Templegate | Bold Shout |
| racing-daily.com | Bold Shout |
| Chris Wright | Cool Molly |
19:30 – Sheldrake Training Limited ‘Train An Apprentice’ Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 4 | Going: 6.0) (watered) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a pretty useful 3yo handicap for the grade, with several arriving on the up and not much room for error off these marks. Empirical is the obvious starting point after back-to-back wins and he’s the one with the strongest momentum, but a wide draw in stall 9 asks a question round here. Edwin Hubble comes here off a breakthrough success and has the inside berth with Oisin Murphy booked, while Guesstimate and Fans Favourite both bring solid handicap form and are weighted to be competitive. Magical Merlot is interesting too, not least because his figures suggest he’s run better than the bare results lately. It’s not a race lacking depth, but there’s enough in Empirical’s recent profile to think he may still be ahead of the assessor.
Top Selections
1. Empirical – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Kieran Shoemark | Trainer: Ed Walker | Form: 3-8311 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 57
He’s the progressive one in the field and, in truth, the horse they all have to beat. Empirical has put two wins together in tidy style and his recent form string suggests he’s really thriving now handicapping over this sort of trip. An opening mark in the low 90s is not obviously lenient, but he looks the type who may not have stopped improving yet. Ed Walker’s horses often do well with this sort of upward curve and Kieran Shoemark is an uncomplicated fit. The draw in 9 is the niggle, not the ability, but at 2/1 he still holds strong claims if getting a sensible tow into the race. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Magical Merlot – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: David Egan | Trainer: Ed Dunlop | Form: -53434 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 86
He’s the one at a price who makes plenty of appeal. Magical Merlot hasn’t got his head in front this season, but he’s been running consistently in races that read well enough and that Topspeed mark of 86 is the best in the line-up. Drawn in 2, he should be able to hold a handy position without wasting ground, and that could matter on quick ground over this trip if they don’t go mad early. Ed Dunlop’s colt is now looking attractively treated relative to some of these more fashionable rivals, and 15/2 feels fair in a race where a few are tightly packed on ability. He looks a proper each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Empirical is the win play because he’s the clear improver and may still have a bit in hand despite top weight. For an each-way alternative, Magical Merlot makes more appeal than most at the prices given his strong speed figure and handy draw. Edwin Hubble and Guesstimate are the obvious dangers if the favourite gets trapped wide.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empirical | 2/1 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Edwin Hubble | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Betfair) |
| Livemore | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Magnatura | NR | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Magical Merlot | 15/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Island Bear | 28/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Eagles Attire | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Guesstimate | 15/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Fans Favourite | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jason Heavey | Empirical |
| The Brigadier | Empirical |
| Marlborough | Magical Merlot |
Newbury Course Specialists
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callum Rodriguez | 25 | 6 | 24% | 48% |
| Luke Catton | 17 | 3 | 17.65% | 47.06% |
| Taryn Langley | 12 | 2 | 16.67% | 50% |
| Oisin Murphy | 548 | 85 | 15.51% | 40.51% |
| Marco Ghiani | 52 | 8 | 15.38% | 28.85% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Newbury:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Burrows | 100 | 21 | 21% | 47% |
| William Haggas | 284 | 58 | 20.42% | 44.72% |
| Faye Bramley | 20 | 4 | 20% | 50% |
| George Boughey | 64 | 10 | 15.63% | 34.38% |
| Andrew Balding | 341 | 49 | 14.37% | 40.76% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Newbury racing tips for Wednesday 26th August 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 Wednesday 26th August 2026 goes off at 16:10, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Newbury today?
The going at Newbury is reported as 6.0) (watered) (Good to firm (goingstick).
How many races are at Newbury today?
There are 7 races on the card at Newbury today, running from 16:10 through to 19:30.
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