Our Newcastle racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 26th June 2026. The action gets underway at 17:10 and runs through to 20:38, with going reported as Standard to slow (Tapeta).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Tiriac boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Mr Thomas Easterby has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 3 rides, Charlie Appleby’s yard sends out runners with a 30% 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 Newcastle
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Newcastle over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 21 | 14 | 66.67% | 71.43% |
| The Brigadier | punterslounge.com | 30 | 15 | 50% | 76.67% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 20 | 9 | 45% | 65% |
| Luke Tucker | Cambridge Evening News | 10 | 4 | 40% | 50% |
| Lambourn | Racing Post | 13 | 5 | 38.46% | 61.54% |
17:10 – JenningsBet In Newcastle Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 6 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a typically scrappy amateur riders’ Class 6, the sort of race where reliability counts for plenty and a few of these arrive with more questions than answers. The Ubermensch has been threatening to pick one up and his recent form is the most solid in the line-up, while Royal Blaze also comes here in decent nick after another creditable run. Kitsune Power is on a workable mark from a handy draw, and Maple has bits of placed form that make her interesting if seeing this trip out strongly. At the other end, several are badly out of form or hard to trust. It doesn’t look a strong race, but it is a tricky enough puzzle because plenty are weighted to get involved if they run to their better efforts.
Top Selections
1. The Ubermensch – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Jack Lander | Trainer: Michael Bell | Form: 326243 | Rating: 51 | Topspeed: 41
He’s hardly hiding from the assessor, but he keeps running his race and that counts for plenty in this grade. The recent string of placed efforts suggests he’s knocking firmly on the door, and a mark of 51 still gives him every chance if he gets a clean trip from stall 4. Michael Bell’s runner has been operating with more consistency than most of these, and in an amateur event that can be half the battle won before they even turn in. At 10/3 he is no giveaway, but he does look the one with the most solid claims and the likeliest winner if reproducing his latest form. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Kitsune Power – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Thomas Easterby | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: -33426 | Rating: 52 | Topspeed:
There’s a case to be made that he’s a shade more interesting than the market suggests. He’s been running respectably without quite getting his head in front, but those efforts have come off similar marks and stall 1 could be a real help if he can secure a handy early position and conserve enough for the straight. Tim Easterby’s 7yo isn’t obviously progressive, yet this is not a race packed with improvers and his level of form stacks up well enough. Available at 15/2, he looks the sensible each-way punt in a contest where plenty of rivals come with bigger risks attached. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
The Ubermensch is the straightforward win play because he brings the most dependable recent form and doesn’t need to improve much to take this. For an each-way alternative, Kitsune Power appeals from the inside draw at a backable price. The obvious danger is Royal Blaze, who has enough recent form to feature again if things drop right.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ubermensch | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Kitsune Power | 15/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Glitter Code | 12/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Royal Blaze | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Maple | 8/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Wicklow Way | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
| Langton Wold | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Luan | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Inspiring Speeches | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| Ivynator | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| The Pug | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (William Hill) |
| Yurinov | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Beat The Odds | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Andrew Mount | Luan |
17:43 – JenningsBet In Shiremoor Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary novice on paper but it does revolve around a couple of solid pieces of existing form. Binmalk is the obvious one after posting the best rating in the field and shaping much better when fourth last time, while Viper brings the most consistent profile having already hit the frame three times. Leopards Rock also enters the reckoning after a promising debut third and looks the type to step forward for that experience. Beyond those, Real Trouper has ability but returns from an absence as a 4yo, while a few of the bigger prices need major improvement. It is not the deepest Class 4 novice you will ever see, and that makes the market leaders hard to ignore, though there is still room for an each-way angle against the favourite.
Top Selections
1. Binmalk – 8/11 with Bet365
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford | Form: 04 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed:
Binmalk sets the standard on what we have seen so far and, in a race lacking much depth, he is going to take plenty of beating. That mark of 82 is comfortably the best on offer here and his fourth-place finish last time was a clear step forward from his debut. The Crisford team know how to place this type, and booking William Buick only underlines intent. He looks the one with the most upside as well as the best bare form, which is not always the case in these novice events. At odds-on he is no hidden gem, but he is still hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Leopards Rock – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Cian Horgan | Trainer: Edward Bethell | Form: 3 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 54
Leopards Rock makes more each-way appeal than most because his debut third was the sort of run that gives him a proper platform in a race like this. A rating of 74 leaves him with a bit to find on Binmalk, but it is respectable in this company and that Topspeed figure of 54 is notably useful for a horse with just one start behind him. Bethell’s runners tend to progress with racing and seven furlongs on Tapeta should suit. At 13/2, he looks the value alternative to the favourite and appeals more than some of the shorter-priced rivals who have already shown their hand. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Binmalk is the straight win play and looks the most solid option in a race where several need to improve sharply. For an each-way punt, Leopards Rock is the one I’d want on side after a promising debut and he should be sharper now. Viper is the obvious danger if he transfers his consistent turf form to this surface, while Shadow Road is the interesting unknown.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rake Lane | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Real Trouper | 11/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Back At One | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (William Hill) |
| Binmalk | 8/11 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 8/11 (Bet365) |
| Hawksworth | 100/1 | 70/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Heathers Feather | 100/1 | 70/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Jetpack Jimmy | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 28/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Leopards Rock | 13/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Shadow Road | 13/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Viper | 10/3 | 18/5 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Lineofsuccession | 80/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Viper |
18:18 – JenningsBet In Pelton Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a proper Newcastle mile handicap: plenty in with a squeak, but not many you could call bombproof. Callianassa heads the market on ratings and has the raw ability to win a race like this, though stall 13 in a 14-runner field is hardly ideal and his recent form leaves a bit to be desired. The 3yos get plenty of attention, with Victory Ace and Kanishka both arriving with more appealing profiles and lighter weights, while Asian Journey is another who comes here in decent nick after a solid recent spell. There are each-way cases all over the place, from Montezin to Intrusively, but this looks the sort of race where tactical position and who settles best on the Tapeta will decide it. Tricky, competitive, and worth shopping around for prices.
Top Selections
1. Victory Ace – 7/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Ray Dawson | Trainer: John Butler | Form: 78-126 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 76
Victory Ace makes plenty of appeal in a race where the obvious favourite has a few questions to answer. He is one of the younger legs in the field, gets in with just 126lb, and that topspeed figure of 76 stands out as the best on offer here. His recent sequence suggests he is holding his form well enough, and although he was only sixth last time, that does not read like a terminal disappointment in this grade. Draw 10 is workable rather than perfect, but if Ray Dawson can get him switched off early, he looks the one with the most upside. At 7/1, he looks a fair win play in a race lacking a standout certainty.
Bet: WIN
2. Kanishka – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: Brian Ellison | Form: 7-3443 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 60
Kanishka is the each-way angle, mainly because he brings a solid, reliable profile into a race full of older handicappers who have already shown most of their hand. He has been knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front, but those recent placed efforts show he is coping well with this sort of test and the inside draw in stall 2 could be a major asset around here. Luke Morris is the kind of rider you want on a horse who should travel and hold position, and the 3yo allowance keeps him nicely treated at the weights. The 8/1 with Bet365 makes him a sensible each-way punt with four places on offer.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Victory Ace is the win bet at 7/1, as he looks better treated than most and has the strongest topspeed figure in the line-up. Kanishka is the each-way play from a good draw, with his consistent recent form making him attractive for the four-place terms. Callianassa is the danger on raw ability, while Asian Journey and Montezin also have enough about them to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callianassa | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Harry The Rogue | 18/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| Sailthisshipalone | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Racingbreaks Ryder | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Bowood | 25/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Montezin | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Intrusively | 14/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| They All Know Me | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Stanage | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Jazzy Baby | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Kanishka | 8/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Victory Ace | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Asian Journey | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (William Hill) |
| Chuzzlewit | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Matt Polley | Intrusively |
| West Country | Jazzy Baby |
18:53 – JenningsBet In Delves Hoppings Fillies’ Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 1 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a compact but rather classy Delves Hoppings, and the market has a very obvious shape to it with Diamond Rain setting the standard on a lofty mark of 123. She brings the best form into the race and doesn’t need much dressing up, but this is not quite the penalty kick the odds suggest because there are a couple of interesting progressive types in opposition. Dreamasar arrives on a hat-trick after back-to-back wins and looks the one with momentum, while three-year-old Botagoz gets plenty of weight and could easily have more to come. Sky Safari is better than her latest run and Ashariba ran well on her return, so there is some depth here. Still, if Diamond Rain runs to her mark, the rest are probably playing for places.
Top Selections
1. Diamond Rain – 8/11 with Betfair
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: Charlie Appleby | Form: 1123-3 | Rating: 123 | Topspeed:
She is the class act, plain and simple. A mark of 123 puts her clear of these on official figures and that latest third suggests she has returned in good enough order to take a race of this nature. Charlie Appleby and William Buick are hardly a combination to get cute with in a small-field all-weather Group race, and Diamond Rain looks the one most likely to travel like the winner before asserting late on. At 8/11 she is no gift, but short prices can still be the right prices, and she looks very hard to oppose if reproducing her established level. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Botagoz – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Ray Dawson | Trainer: Roger Varian | Form: 1-13 | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 55
The each-way angle in a seven-runner race is never straightforward, but Botagoz makes some appeal as the unexposed one getting in here with just 121lb as a three-year-old. Roger Varian’s filly has done little wrong in three starts, winning twice before shaping well in defeat last time, and this step into Group company is a proper test of her credentials. Even so, she receives lumps of weight from the older fillies and mares, and that can make a big difference over this trip on Tapeta. Available at 11/2, she looks the most interesting one to chase home the favourite if continuing her upward curve.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Diamond Rain is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet despite cramped odds, because she simply has the strongest form in the book. For those wanting something at a bigger price, Botagoz is the each-way punt on weight and potential. Dreamasar is the obvious danger if her recent progress carries into this better grade.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Safari | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Alla Stella | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Ashariba | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Diamond Rain | 4/6 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 (Betfair) |
| Dreamasar | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Uluru | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Botagoz | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Dean Kilbryde | Dreamasar |
| Rory Delargy | Sky Safari |
| The Guardian | Dreamasar |
| The Brigadier | Diamond Rain |
| Lee Sobot | Diamond Rain |
| Glendale | Diamond Rain |
| Mirror Online | Diamond Rain |
| Mercury | Diamond Rain |
| Sam Hardy | Botagoz |
19:28 – JenningsBet In Bradford Gosforth Park Cup Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 2 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a deep, sharp 5f handicap with plenty of pace on paper and more than one plausible angle. Corolla Point brings the profile of a progressive 4yo and arrives on the back of two solid placed efforts, while Purosangue has been knocking on the door and looks ready to strike for Robert Cowell. That yard also fields Kylian, Seven Questions and Fidelius, so they clearly hold a strong hand in a race where stable pecking order matters. Paddy’s Day is dangerously well treated on the figures and comes here in decent nick, while The Man and Air Force One are not without hope either. It is a strong enough sprint for the grade, but not an impossible puzzle if you side with recent all-weather form and the horses still on the upgrade.
Top Selections
1. Corolla Point – 3/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Callum Rodriguez | Trainer: Edward Bethell | Form: 811-33 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed:
He looks the percentage call. Corolla Point signed off last year with back-to-back wins and has returned with two good placed runs, suggesting this mark is still workable rather than restrictive. A rating of 107 demands a proper effort in a race like this, but he has the profile of a sprinter still going the right way, and stall 4 should give Callum Rodriguez options if the race splits. In a handicap packed with exposed speedsters, he is one of the few who still appeals as progressive. At 3/1, he is not hiding from the market, but he is hard to oppose on balance. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Paddy’s Day
Jockey: Alex Jary | Trainer: Nigel Tinkler | Form: 433572 | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 94
Paddy’s Day makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where several of the obvious ones are already fully exposed in the betting. His recent figures read well enough for this level, especially that latest second, and he is running off 127 here despite a rating of 106, which makes him very interesting in a compressed sprint handicap. He is a 6yo, so there are no secrets, but he has been holding his form and does not need to improve bundles to get involved. In a race likely to be run at a searching gallop, he looks the sort who can travel into it and pick up pieces late. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Corolla Point is the win play as the most solid blend of recent form and upside in the field. Paddy’s Day is the each-way punt in a 14-runner handicap with four places on offer, especially if you want something a touch less obvious. The main dangers look to be Purosangue, who is threatening to land one, and Kylian, who has the raw speed to figure if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Shabab Storm | 14/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Gaeli | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Purosangue | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 5/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| Kylian | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Another Baar | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Corolla Point | 11/4 | 3/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 9/4 | 3/1 (Betfair) |
| The Man | 17/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Sir Yoshi | 33/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Air Force One | 15/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 11/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Seven Questions | 10/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Fidelius | 18/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| Vantheman | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Dave Nevison | Corolla Point |
| The Punt | Vantheman |
| Spotlight | The Man |
| Sunday Express | Purosangue |
| Ben Morgan | Purosangue |
| Stephen Darbyshire | Purosangue |
| talkSPORT 2 | Paddy’s Day |
| The Judge | Paddy’s Day |
| Garry Owen | Paddy’s Day |
| Fortunatus | Kylian |
| sportinglife.com | Fidelius |
| The Duke | Corolla Point |
| Templegate | Corolla Point |
| Postdata | Corolla Point |
20:03 – JenningsBet Over 200 Shops Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 5 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a proper Newcastle sprint handicap: plenty in with a squeak, not many arriving bombproof, and draw/track position likely to matter over this sharp 5f. Ancient State heads the market after a deserved win and is clearly the one with the most solid recent profile, but he is up against battle-hardened sprinters who know their way around this sort of contest. Call To Action has been knocking on the door, Little Mi Mi is consistent enough to make the frame again, and Miss Rainbow comes here after getting her head back in front. At the prices, though, it looks the kind of race where you want a reliable win play and something a little more speculative each-way. Tricky rather than classy, but there should be no hiding place.
Top Selections
1. Ancient State – 5/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Sam James | Trainer: Adam Kirby | Form: -12251 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 72
Ancient State is the percentage call. That form string tells its own story: he has been holding his level well and got the job done last time, which matters in these fast-run 5f handicaps where confidence can count for plenty. He is now rated 88, so there is no obvious room for error, but he comes here in the best nick of those towards the head of the market and looks straightforward enough for Sam James to keep him out of trouble from stall 11. At 5/2 he is not a giveaway, but he is the runner with the clearest recent claims and the one I would want on side. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Miss Rainbow – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Barry McHugh | Trainer: Tracy Waggott | Form: -63521 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 61
Miss Rainbow makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where several of these are either fully exposed or a bit hard to trust. She arrives off the back of a win, her recent form has a solid look to it, and she gets in here with only 122 to carry, which is no bad thing in a packed sprint. The topspeed figure does not scream hidden well-in horse, but she is clearly running consistently and stall 5 could prove a handy place to attack from if Barry McHugh gets the fractions right. Available at 9/1, she looks overpriced for a mare coming here in form and still capable of nicking a place if not better. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Ancient State is the sensible win bet because his recent profile is stronger than most and he comes here with momentum. For an each-way punt, Miss Rainbow looks the value at 9/1 given her current form and light weight. The obvious dangers are Call To Action, who has been threatening to win one of these, and Little Mi Mi, who is consistent enough to hit the four again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Nectar | 10/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sports Coach | 11/2 | 5/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Call To Action | 6/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Ancient State | NR | NR | 5/2 | 5/2 | — | 5/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Tiriac | 9/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Blind Beggar | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Tanjen | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Fierce | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Harb | 9/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Azuinthejungle | 8/1 | 15/2 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 8/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Little Mi Mi | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Maldevious | 8/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Miss Rainbow | 9/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Henery Hawk | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rockavon | Ancient State |
| Melissa Jones | Sports Coach |
20:38 – probio-energy.com Reduced Carbon Fuels Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks exactly the sort of low-grade Newcastle sprint that can make fools of plenty, with 14 runners, several arriving with bits and pieces of recent form, and not much between them on official figures. Jkr Cobbler, Tickets and Tommy McJohn all come here with solid enough profiles for the grade, while Little Beck Annie arrives on the back of a win and is clearly entitled to respect despite a wider draw. Ridgemaster also shaped as though his turn may be near when second last time. In truth, though, this is not a strong race so much as a tricky puzzle where track position, pace and who handles the finish best will decide matters. In these events, I tend to side with dependable recent form and a workable mark.
Top Selections
1. Jkr Cobbler – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Nicholls | Trainer: Iain Jardine | Form: 445734 | Rating: 67 | Topspeed: 43
He is hardly hiding much from the assessor, but this 7-year-old keeps knocking on the door and that counts for plenty in a race full of unreliable types. His recent sequence suggests he is holding his form well, and the latest fourth was another fair effort in the context of this level. Drawn in 4, he should be able to get a handy position without burning too much petrol, which matters over 6f here. Off 67 he is towards the top of the weights, but not harshly treated for this grade, and 9/2 looks perfectly fair in an ordinary contest lacking depth. He makes the most appeal as the solid option. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Ridgemaster – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Amie Waugh | Trainer: Simon Waugh | Form: -80732 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 44
Ridgemaster is the one at a bigger price who makes definite each-way sense. He took a step back in the right direction when runner-up last time, and that effort suggested he is finding his level again after a quiet spell. Stall 1 could be a real asset if he breaks well and holds his pitch, because this straight 6f can reward those saving ground and travelling smoothly. He is only 1lb lower than Jkr Cobbler on ratings but comes here at a much bigger price, and that discrepancy catches the eye. In a race where plenty have chances but few are convincing, 11/1 looks a perfectly reasonable each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Jkr Cobbler is the win play because he brings the most dependable recent profile into a weak Class 6. Ridgemaster is the each-way alternative at the prices, with his latest second and inside draw giving him a proper squeak of hitting the frame. Little Beck Annie and Tickets look the obvious dangers, while Tommy McJohn also has enough on recent form to be involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miners Gamble | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (William Hill) |
| Tommy McJohn | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Jkr Cobbler | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Little Beck Annie | 7/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Angel Of England | 12/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Haworth Star | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Tickets | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Ridgemaster | 11/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Vitalline | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Newyorkstateofmind | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Summer Rain | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
| Invincible Annice | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
Newcastle Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiriac | 4 | 2 | 50% | 75% |
| Paddy’s Day | 15 | 7 | 46.67% | 60% |
| Wicklow Way | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Fidelius | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Ridgemaster | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Thomas Easterby | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Conor Whiteley | 19 | 6 | 31.58% | 47.37% |
| William Buick | 73 | 14 | 19.18% | 49.32% |
| Marco Ghiani | 68 | 11 | 16.18% | 42.65% |
| Daniel Muscutt | 290 | 46 | 15.86% | 37.59% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Newcastle:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Appleby | 80 | 24 | 30% | 53.75% |
| Roger Varian | 368 | 87 | 23.64% | 59.51% |
| Geoff Oldroyd | 63 | 13 | 20.63% | 41.27% |
| Simon & Ed Crisford | 109 | 22 | 20.18% | 53.21% |
| James Ferguson | 72 | 14 | 19.44% | 38.89% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Newcastle racing tips for Friday 26th June 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 Newcastle today?
The first race at Newcastle on Friday 26th June 2026 goes off at 17:10, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Newcastle today?
The going at Newcastle is reported as Standard to slow (Tapeta).
How many races are at Newcastle today?
There are 7 races on the card at Newcastle today, running from 17:10 through to 20:38.
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