Our Newmarket racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 10th July 2026. The action gets underway at 13:50 and runs through to 17:20, with going reported as GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 6.8) (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Rocking Ends boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, William Buick has been in fine form here with 389 wins from 1757 rides, Nicky Henderson’s yard sends out runners with a 50% 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 Newmarket
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Newmarket over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings Hub | attheraces.com | 13 | 5 | 38.46% | 69.23% |
| Newmarket | Racing Post | 25 | 9 | 36% | 80% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 31 | 11 | 35.48% | 58.06% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 22 | 7 | 31.82% | 63.64% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 20 | 6 | 30% | 60% |
13:50 – Oddschecker Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 2 | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 6.8) (Watering) | | flat
This is a compact but quite classy little 3yo handicap, and with only six runners there should be nowhere to hide. Princling heads the market for the Haggas yard, but he is not being handed anything after a fair rather than sparkling latest effort, while Heraldry is the obvious unexposed threat after just three starts. Archers Bay is interesting on figures, especially with the best Topspeed in the line-up, and Evanesco is better than his latest run suggests if bouncing back quickly. Laureate Crown arrives off a heavy defeat after two wins, while Decade Of Time is the improver trying to make the jump into deeper waters. It is a small field, but not an easy one, and tactical pace could easily decide it.
Top Selections
1. Heraldry – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 5-12 | Rating: 109 | Topspeed: 79
Heraldry makes plenty of appeal as the one with the most upside. He has raced only three times, improved from his reappearance win to go close next time, and an opening mark of 109 does not look wildly punitive for a Gosden colt still learning his trade. Buick is an eye-catching booking in a race where positioning will matter, and the step into this Heritage Handicap could easily suit a horse who looks as though 1m2f on quick ground will play to his strengths. At 4/1, he is not exactly under the radar, but there is enough latent improvement here to think he can outclass more exposed rivals. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Archers Bay – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Marco Ghiani | Trainer: Marco Botti | Form: 31-139 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 100
Archers Bay is the each-way angle in a race where plenty of the attention will gravitate toward the obvious yards. He has the highest Topspeed figure in the field, is drawn on the rail in stall 1, and his earlier form this season gives him a fair shout if forgiving the latest ninth. That run may have come in a race that simply unfolded against him, and this smaller field could be much more to his liking. A mark of 111 demands a proper effort, but he also gets in here off just 128 and looks overpriced at 7/1 given the quality he has already shown. He is the value play if this becomes a tactical affair. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Heraldry is the win play on the basis that he is still going the right way and may have more in hand than the handicapper can measure after only three starts. Archers Bay is the each-way punt at the bigger price, especially with two places on offer in a six-runner race. Princling is the obvious danger, while Evanesco would not be a shock rebounder.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evanesco | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Laureate Crown | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Archers Bay | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Decade Of Time | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Princling | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Sky Bet) |
| Heraldry | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Melissa Jones | Heraldry |
| Farringdon | Princling |
| Postdata | Princling |
| Computeform | Princling |
| The Judge | Evanesco |
14:25 – Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes (Sponsored By Ultimate Provence) (Group 2) (Fillies)
Race Details: 6f | Class 1 | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 6.8) (Watering) | | flat
This looks a proper juvenile fillies’ Group 2 rather than a messy guessing game, chiefly because Libertango and Senorita Bonita already bring standout figures to the table. Both are rated 117, which immediately puts them clear of the rest on what we know so far, and they dominate the market for good reason. Libertango arrives unbeaten in two starts and has the profile of a sharp, professional six-furlong filly, while Senorita Bonita’s Topspeed of 112 is the best in the line-up and suggests she has already mixed it at a serious level. Behind the front pair, Etonnante and perhaps Alwaysanangel look the more interesting improvers, but the rest need a sizeable leap. In truth, this is a strong little race at the top but not an especially deep one.
Top Selections
1. Libertango – 4/6 with Betfair
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: George Boughey | Form: 11 | Rating: 117 | Topspeed: 95
It’s rarely exciting tipping the obvious one at odds-on, but Libertango is hard to crab. Unbeaten in two runs, already rated 117, and carrying the strongest all-round profile in the field, she sets a proper standard for these. The George Boughey team know how to place a fast juvenile filly and Billy Loughnane is a positive booking for one who looks straightforward and professional. The one slight niggle is that Senorita Bonita has posted a bigger Topspeed figure, so this is no penalty kick, but Libertango’s consistency and clean progression make her the one they all have to beat. At 4/6, she’s short but still the likeliest winner. Bet: WIN
2. Etonnante – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Clifford Lee | Trainer: K R Burke | Form: 1 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 79
If you’re looking beyond the market leaders for an each-way punt, Etonnante makes most appeal. Karl Burke’s juveniles are always worth respecting in these early-pattern races and this filly made a taking start, earning a rating of 94 first time out, which is a fair platform from which to improve. She has plenty to find on the bare numbers with the top two, but that’s built into a 12/1 quote and this race doesn’t look loaded with depth after the principals. Clifford Lee is an uncomplicated fit for these Burke youngsters, and if Etonnante takes the expected step forward, she can easily outrun those double-figure odds and nick a place. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Libertango is the win play because she brings the best blend of form, rating and professionalism, and she looks the most solid option in the field. For an each-way alternative in an eight-runner race, Etonnante is the value against the front two if improving as expected. Senorita Bonita is the obvious danger and the one most likely to spoil the party.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acclamation Star | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Alwaysanangel | 22/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Etonnante | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Jolivette | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Libertango | 8/13 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 8/13 | 4/6 (Betfair) |
| Ruby Moon | 22/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Senorita Bonita | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Troublesome Guest | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| On The Nose | Senorita Bonita |
| Steve Mullington | Libertango |
| Jeffrey Ross | Libertango |
| Whistler | Alwaysanangel |
15:00 – Betway Trophy (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 6f | Class 2 | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 6.8) (Watering) | | flat
This looks a proper staying handicap rather than a lottery, with a clear standard-setter in Wine Dark Sea and a few unexposed types trying to bridge the gap. Harry Charlton’s 4yo has won his last two and now carries just 124lb despite a lofty 120 rating, which makes him the obvious one. Valedictory is the other progressive 4yo in the line-up and arrives off a win for the Gosdens, while Goblet Of Fire has quietly built a useful profile and could still have more to offer at this trip. Old hands like Beylerbeyi and Roaring Legend are talented enough on their day but have become harder to trust. In truth, the favourite sets a stiff standard, but there is still each-way value if you look beyond the obvious.
Top Selections
1. Wine Dark Sea – 11/10 with Bet365
Jockey: Lewis Edmunds | Trainer: Harry Charlton | Form: 162-11 | Rating: 120 | Topspeed: 103
He is hard to oppose. Two wins on the spin, a smart 120 mark and the best Topspeed figure in the field tell their own story, but what really stands out is that he still looks a progressive staying handicapper rather than one who has hit his ceiling. Drawn in stall 1 and carrying only 124lb, he gets in very nicely for one with his profile. This is tougher than the races he has been winning, but the upside is obvious and he has the feel of a horse still ahead of the assessor. At 11/10 he is short enough, but not cramped if you think he simply has more class than these. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Goblet Of Fire – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Saffie Osborne | Trainer: Nicky Henderson | Form: /21-51 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 72
If you want something against the favourite for an each-way punt, Goblet Of Fire makes plenty of appeal. He has only had a light career on the Flat, arrives here off another win, and his profile suggests there could still be improvement to come now that he is getting the hang of staying races. The Topspeed figure is modest enough, so he does need to find a bit on the clock, but he is clearly thriving and Henderson does very well when placing these dual-purpose types. Saffie Osborne is a positive booking and 15/2 looks fair in a 10-runner race with three places on offer. He is the sort to keep progressing through the summer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Wine Dark Sea is the solid win play and looks the most likely winner if continuing his upward curve. For those wanting a bit more juice, Goblet Of Fire is the each-way alternative at a workable price and could easily hit the frame again. The main danger is Valedictory, another progressive 4yo who looks well capable of giving the favourite most to do.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roaring Legend | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Beylerbeyi | 14/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Real Dream | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Valedictory | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Goblet Of Fire | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Majestic | 22/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Betfair) |
| Wine Dark Sea | 11/10 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 11/10 | 11/10 (Bet365) |
| Oneforthegutter | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Pole Star | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Lambourn | Goblet Of Fire |
| Rockavon | Valedictory |
| Mercury | Wine Dark Sea |
| Fortunatus | Wine Dark Sea |
| Lee Sobot | Wine Dark Sea |
15:35 – Tattersalls Sceptre Sessions Falmouth Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies & Mares)
Race Details: 1m | Class 1 | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 6.8) (Watering) | | flat
This looks a compact but classy Falmouth, and the shape of it is obvious enough: the 3yo star Precise sets the standard on a lofty mark of 124 and gets plenty of weight from the older mares, while Blue Bolt arrives as the chief established danger after back-to-back wins and a rating of 122. Jancis is solid rather than spectacular but has the figures to get involved if the pace collapses, and Balantina is interesting back against her own sex after that reappearance. In a seven-runner Group 1 there is nowhere to hide, and on quick ground over Newmarket’s straight mile, tactical sharpness matters as much as raw ability. It’s not an impossible puzzle, but the market leader does look the one they all have to crack.
Top Selections
1. Precise – 5/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: A P O’Brien | Form: 11-711 | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 104
Precise is hard to oppose. She comes here with the best rating in the field despite being a 3yo, and her recent profile screams top-class filly on the rise. The form string of 11-711 tells its own story, and while odds-on in a Group 1 is never everybody’s cup of tea, 5/6 is perfectly fair when she is receiving 9lb from Blue Bolt and Jancis. Ryan Moore aboard for Ballydoyle in this sort of race is hardly a negative, and if she travels as smoothly as she has on her last two starts, she should take plenty of stopping. She’s the most likely winner and the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Jancis – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Levey | Trainer: W McCreery | Form: 62-152 | Rating: 121 | Topspeed: 110
If you want something at a bigger price to chase the favourite home, Jancis makes some appeal. She is a genuine 5yo with a smart mark of 121, and that Topspeed figure of 110 says she has the gears for this level when things fall right. The recent second suggests she’s still holding her form well, and stall 1 could be handy if Sean Levey can get her into a smooth rhythm early. She probably lacks the upside of Precise and the flashy profile of Blue Bolt, but at 12/1 she looks the value play in a race where only two places are on offer. She’s the sensible each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Precise is the win bet and the one with the fewest questions to answer. For an each-way alternative in this seven-runner field, Jancis appeals at a double-figure price as a solid mare with enough class to hit the frame. Blue Bolt is the obvious danger, while Balantina is not dismissed if taking a step forward second time up.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bolt | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (William Hill) |
| Jancis | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Balantina | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Evolutionist | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Precise | 5/6 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/6 (Bet365) |
| Venetian Lace | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Venosa | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (William Hill) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Duke | Balantina |
| Tipman Tips | Precise |
| Glendale | Precise |
| The Punt | Evolutionist |
| Sam Hardy | Blue Bolt |
| Garry Owen | Blue Bolt |
16:10 – Weatherbys Banking Group British EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 3 | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 6.8) (Watering) | | flat
This looks a smart enough maiden for midsummer, with a mix of expensive-looking debutantes and one obvious piece of solid track evidence from Acting Lady. Charlie Appleby’s filly sets the standard on the figures after finishing third first time up and an 86 rating gives her a clear form edge over those who have already shown their hand, including Desert Sands and Tansy Lane. The puzzle, of course, is how much substance there is among the unraced fillies, and yards like Haggas, Beckett and Appleby are hardly turning up here for the exercise. On good to firm at Newmarket over 6f, professionalism and pace matter, so proven experience counts for plenty. It is a classy little contest, but still a tricky one because the market can only hint at what the newcomers might be capable of.
Top Selections
1. Acting Lady – 9/4 with William Hill
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: Charlie Appleby | Form: 3 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed:
She is the one with the standout bit of evidence in the book and that counts for a lot in a race full of guesswork. A debut third is hardly bombproof form on its own, but the 86 rating says she showed a fair level straight away and Appleby’s juveniles usually know plenty more second time up. Buick staying aboard is an obvious plus, and this sharp 6f on fast ground should hold no fears if she learned from that initial outing as expected. At 9/4 she is not exactly hiding from the market, but she is still the percentage call in a maiden where several of the dangers have yet to prove anything on the track. Bet type: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Sierra Belle – 17/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
For an each-way swing in a race of this shape, Sierra Belle makes plenty of appeal. Beckett is more than capable of readying a useful filly first time and the booking of Colin Keane catches the eye in what is not a throwaway maiden. She lacks the hard form of Acting Lady, but in these Newmarket juvenile fillies’ races you often want one from a top stable that the market has not missed, and 17/2 is fair enough if she is as forward as hoped. She does not need to be a superstar to get involved here; she just needs to be sharp enough on debut and finish her race strongly. Bet type: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Acting Lady is the sensible win play because she brings the best achieved form and should improve for that first run. Sierra Belle is the each-way punt at a workable price in a field where several are completely unexposed. Pure Majesty looks the obvious danger among the newcomers, while Sorrengail is another Appleby runner who adds a layer of intrigue.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acting Lady | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (William Hill) |
| Desert Sands | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (William Hill) |
| Desert Smoke | 15/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Hout Bay | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Jessica Lily | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Pure Majesty | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (William Hill) |
| Sierra Belle | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Sorrengail | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Speed Of Sound | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Tansy Lane | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (William Hill) |
16:45 – Debenhams Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 3 | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 6.8) (Watering) | | flat
This is a proper sprint handicap rather than a penalty kick, with plenty arriving here on bits of smart recent form and not much separating them on bare ratings. Our Cody heads the market and is an obvious player as an unexposed 3yo getting in off 9st5, while Emperor Spirit, Tatterstall and Twilight Calls are battle-hardened older sprinters who know exactly how to operate in these sharp 5f contests. Rocking Ends has the wide draw to overcome but the booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye, and Rapper’s Delight has been knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front. It looks a tricky puzzle rather than a race to get carried away in, and I suspect tactical speed plus a bit of luck in running will decide it.
Top Selections
1. Our Cody – 7/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: Richard Hughes | Form: 529-34 | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 91
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where some of the older horses are fully exposed. Our Cody has only had four starts, posted a useful Topspeed of 91 and shaped well on both runs this season, suggesting this mark is still workable. The 3yo allowance is a major help in a sprint like this and Ryan Moore is exactly the sort you want on a horse who may need delivering late off a strong pace. At 7/2 he is no hidden gem, but he does look the one with a bit more upside than most of these and that can be decisive in a tight Newmarket handicap. Bet: WIN
2. Tatterstall – 17/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Connor Beasley | Trainer: Michael Dods | Form: /00-32 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 85
Tatterstall is the each-way angle in a race full of plausible cases. Michael Dods knows the time of day with sprinters and this 6yo has looked as though he is building back to his best, finishing third and then second on his last two starts after a quiet spell. He is high enough in the weights, but he is a solid operator at this level and stall 2 could be a real asset if he breaks on terms and grabs a handy position. Available at 17/2, he looks a sensible each-way punt given his recent consistency and the fact he is unlikely to be far away if reproducing that latest effort. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Our Cody is the win play because he still has scope, gets weight as a 3yo and looks the least exposed horse in the field. Tatterstall is the each-way option at a fairer price, with his recent 3-2 figures suggesting he is primed to go close again. Main dangers are Emperor Spirit, who keeps running well, and Rocking Ends if overcoming the draw.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatterstall | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Rosario | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Twilight Calls | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Never Just A Dream | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Star Chorus | 66/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Rocking Ends | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Our Cody | 10/3 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 7/2 | 7/2 (William Hill) |
| Emperor Spirit | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (William Hill) |
| Underwriter | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Rhythm N Hooves | 17/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| U S S Charleston | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (William Hill) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Spotlight | Never Just A Dream |
| Ross Shepherd | Rocking Ends |
| Chris Wright | Rosario |
| Jim Delahunt | Tatterstall |
| The Data Detective | U S S Charleston |
17:20 – Jockey Club Estates Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 6.8) (Watering) | | flat
This is a proper three-year-old handicap rather than a gimme, with several arriving in form and more than one still looking ahead of the assessor. Toastmaster is the obvious starting point after a solid, progressive sequence and a recent win, but he is hardly thrown in now and this looks a deeper race than the one he last contested. Lion Of Mali has been busy and admirable, winning four of his six starts, while Sierra Sands and Calling A Star both come here on the back of victories of their own. Three Non Blondes and Flight Control also have form good enough to get involved. In short, it is competitive and not short of pace angles, so a well-run seven furlongs on quick ground should reward the one with the strongest blend of tactical speed and handicap upside.
Top Selections
1. Lion Of Mali – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: David Egan | Trainer: James Fanshawe | Form: 112151 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 80
He is very easy to warm to. Four wins from six starts tells its own story, and the standout feature is that he keeps finding under pressure rather than looking flashy and flat. That is a useful trait in a race like this. Drawn in stall 1, he should get a sensible trip, and although he is up again in the weights, an 89 mark still may not have him pinned down judged on the way he is progressing through the grades. Fanshawe’s horses tend to be well drilled in these handicaps and David Egan is a strong booking for a horse who looks straightforward. At 5/1, he makes plenty of appeal in a race where some of the market rivals are a bit tighter than ideal.
Bet: WIN
2. Three Non Blondes – 11/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Marco Ghiani | Trainer: Hayley Burton | Form: 1-2153 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 87
She makes plenty of each-way appeal at the prices. Her form figures are solid, but it is the Topspeed figure of 87 that really catches the eye in the context of this race, because it says she has the raw pace for a strongly-run Newmarket seven. The latest third was no backward step and suggested she is holding her level well in handicap company. Stall 10 is not ideal if they edge towards the far side, but Ghiani is good at getting one settled and into a rhythm, and she does not need to improve massively to hit the frame. With 11/1 available, she looks the value play against shorter-priced runners with no more compelling claims.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Lion Of Mali is the win play, as he looks the most convincing progressive profile in the field and still has room off 89. For an each-way punt, Three Non Blondes is overpriced given her consistency and speed figure. The main dangers are Toastmaster, who is hard to dismiss despite a bigger task, and Sierra Sands, who has Ryan Moore booked after a last-time-out win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Non Blondes | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (William Hill) |
| Sierra Sands | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| Angel Gabriel | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (William Hill) |
| Flight Control | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Aqua Bear | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Calling A Star | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Toastmaster | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Kimbara | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Lion Of Mali | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Daretobedifferent | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (William Hill) |
| Ice Cube | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (William Hill) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Kieran McHugh | Lion Of Mali |
| Rob Wright | Sierra Sands |
| Newsboy | Toastmaster |
| The Brigadier | Toastmaster |
Newmarket Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocking Ends | 4 | 2 | 50% | 75% |
| Evolutionist | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 100% |
| Twilight Calls | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 28.57% |
| Sierra Sands | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Oneforthegutter | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Buick | 1757 | 389 | 22.14% | 43.6% |
| William Pyle | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 16.67% |
| Wayne Lordan | 19 | 3 | 15.79% | 36.84% |
| Shane Foley | 45 | 7 | 15.56% | 35.56% |
| Ryan Kavanagh | 13 | 2 | 15.38% | 23.08% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Newmarket:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Henderson | 6 | 3 | 50% | 66.67% |
| W McCreery | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 28.57% |
| Charlie Appleby | 1230 | 345 | 28.05% | 53.01% |
| Michael Herrington | 22 | 5 | 22.73% | 63.64% |
| Harry Charlton | 40 | 7 | 17.5% | 40% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Newmarket racing tips for Friday 10th 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 Newmarket today?
The first race at Newmarket on Friday 10th July 2026 goes off at 13:50, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Newmarket today?
The going at Newmarket is reported as GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 6.8) (Watering).
How many races are at Newmarket today?
There are 7 races on the card at Newmarket today, running from 13:50 through to 17:20.
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