Our Newmarket racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Friday 15th May 2026. The action gets underway at 13:22 and runs through to 17:25, with going reported as 7.2) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Logi Bear boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Jack Doughty has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 8 rides, Charlie Appleby’s yard sends out runners with a 27.88% 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Daily Post | 19 | 7 | 36.84% | 63.16% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 29 | 10 | 34.48% | 55.17% |
| Newmarket | Racing Post | 24 | 8 | 33.33% | 70.83% |
| Newsboy | Daily Mirror | 21 | 7 | 33.33% | 52.38% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 21 | 7 | 33.33% | 61.9% |
13:22 – EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 7.2) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a compact but interesting juvenile novice rather than a deep one, with the market understandably focused on the well-bred newcomers Mrair and Al Hudaiba. Mrair has been installed as a short-priced favourite for George Scott and Oisin Murphy, and in a six-runner race that alone commands respect, but there is at least some substance to Rocket Boots, who brings the only piece of solid placed form with a mark of 73 already on the board. Lion O has had a look at the job and may know a bit more now, though his opening sixth doesn’t scream immediate winner, while Imperial Nation is another debutant from a yard fully capable of readying one first time. It’s a race where raw talent should tell, but the favourite is not bombproof at the prices.
Top Selections
1. Mrair – 10/11 with William Hill
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: George Scott | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
You do not need to overcomplicate races like this. Mrair is the one the market has latched onto, and with Oisin Murphy booked for George Scott in an ordinary enough six-runner novice, that makes plenty of sense. There is no public form to inspect, so this is more about stable intent and the strength of his position in the betting, but he faces rivals who are either learning on the job or also making their debut. At odds-against in places, he is still just about fair in a race lacking depth. If he’s as straightforward as the market implies, he should be taking this.
Bet: WIN
2. Rocket Boots – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 42 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 38
Rocket Boots is the obvious each-way alternative because he has already shown more on the track than most of these. His form figures of 4 and 2 give him a solid foundation, and that rating of 73 is the best piece of established evidence in the field. He may lack the sexy profile of the expensive newcomers, but in small-field juvenile races experience can be a major asset, especially over a sharp 6f where knowing your job counts. Available at 6/1, he looks the value against unexposed types who still have everything to prove under race conditions.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Mrair is the win play and the one to beat if the market has him right. Rocket Boots is the sensible each-way punt because he brings the strongest tangible form into the race and should give you a run for your money. Al Hudaiba is the danger among the debutants, while Imperial Nation also needs a market check.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hudaiba | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Imperial Nation | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Jiro | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Lion O | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Mrair | 5/6 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 5/6 | 10/11 | 10/11 (William Hill) |
| Rocket Boots | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
13:57 – Debenhams Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: 7.2) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a useful novice rather than a routine one, with several lightly raced three-year-olds open to a good deal of improvement over a mile. Quartermaster and Bayaann both arrive unbeaten after winning on debut, while Tales Of Wisdom sets the form standard on official figures despite failing to build on his opening success when only fifth last time. Queen’s Companion is another with perfectly solid placed form and she gets a handy weight allowance, while Bemersyde has shown enough in two starts to think there is more to come. The rest need a sizeable step forward. In truth, this is the sort of race where stable reputation will drive the market, but it may be decided by which of these once-raced or twice-raced types improves most for this step into a deeper contest.
Top Selections
1. Quartermaster – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Robert Havlin | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 1- | Rating: 88 | Topspeed:
I’m happy to side with Quartermaster, who made the perfect start when winning on debut and has the profile of a colt who should take a fair step forward from two to three. The Gosden yard is always to be respected with this type at Newmarket and Robert Havlin is hardly a negative around here when riding for the stable. An opening mark of 88 suggests that first run had substance, and in a race lacking many battle-hardened types, the unbeaten angle is persuasive. At 10/3 he is not exactly under the radar, but he still makes most appeal as the one most likely to improve past these rather than simply reproduce what we have already seen. Bet type tag: WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. Queen’s Companion
Jockey: Edward Greatrex | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 43- | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 55
For an each-way angle, Queen’s Companion makes plenty of sense. She has not won yet, but her 43- form reads well enough in the context of this race and a rating of 91 puts her right in the mix on bare figures. Ralph Beckett’s horses often progress with time and this filly has the look of one who should be more streetwise than some of the sexier once-raced colts in opposition. The weight concession is useful too, and in a 10-runner novice that matters more than plenty will admit. If the principals fluff their lines or fail to progress as expected, she is the one I can see running her race and picking up the pieces. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Quartermaster is the win play in a race full of promise but not certainty; he looks the most likely improver and comes from a yard that excels with this profile. Queen’s Companion is the sensible each-way punt given her solid rating and experience. Tales Of Wisdom is the obvious danger on numbers, while Bayaann is another with strong claims if progressing from his debut win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayaann | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (William Hill) |
| Quartermaster | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Tales Of Wisdom | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Bemersyde | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Cuff It | 16/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| I Got Rhythm | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| King Cherry | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Anthena | 80/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
14:32 – Boodles Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 4f | Class 3 | Going: 7.2) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tight little 1m4f handicap rather than a deep one, with several 4yos still open to improvement and not much separating them on official figures. Double Meaning gets in off just 122 and that immediately makes him dangerous in a race where the likes of Topteam, Master Vintner and Pride Of Donegal all shoulder 135. Marnier is another with obvious appeal after shaping as though this trip is well within range, while Asgard’s Captain brings solid enough handicap form without screaming upside. The market should revolve around the younger legs, and rightly so, because this feels the sort of race where a well-treated 4yo with a bit more to come will settle it. Tricky enough, but not impossible to unpick.
Top Selections
1. Double Meaning – 18/5 with Betfair
Jockey: Marco Ghiani | Trainer: John Berry | Form: 11245- | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 67
He makes stacks of appeal on the simple basis that he is rated 103 yet carries only 122, and in a race packed with similarly talented rivals that is a serious edge. His form tailed off slightly at the end of last season, but he had previously looked a progressive handicapper and this sort of test should suit him well. Stall 1 is no bad thing around here if Ghiani can hold a handy position, and John Berry’s horses are often primed for these staying handicaps. At 18/5, he looks the percentage call against rivals conceding plenty of weight. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Marnier – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Robert Havlin | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 251-72 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed:
Marnier looks the one to back each-way because he still has the profile of a lightly raced 4yo who can climb a bit higher in this grade. His latest second suggested he was coming to the boil, and the Gosden team know exactly what is required with these middle-distance handicappers at Newmarket. Off 131, he is not thrown in, but nor is he badly treated, and he has fewer miles on the clock than most of these. Robert Havlin is a positive booking in a race where patience may matter, and 4/1 is fair enough for a colt who should be bang there if building on that reappearance. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Double Meaning is the win play because the weight pull is hard to ignore against classier but more burdened rivals. Marnier is the sensible each-way punt in an eight-runner race, with his profile suggesting there is still more to come. Master Vintner and Topteam are obvious dangers, while Pride Of Donegal is respected if continuing his upward curve.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Vintner | 10/3 | 3/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Pride Of Donegal | 9/2 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Topteam | 6/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Ernst Blofeld | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Arqoob | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Marnier | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Double Meaning | 7/2 | 18/5 | 18/5 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 18/5 (Betfair) |
15:07 – Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C And D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB)
Race Details: 6f | Class 2 | Going: 7.2) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper early-season 2yo novice rather than a weak restricted affair, with several last-time-out winners and a clutch of interesting newcomers from yards that know the time of day at Newmarket. O’Gorman and Mr Macartney bring the obvious winning form, while Ballisty and Duidin shaped well enough on debut to suggest there is more to come over this sharp 6f. Turnstile has the standout Topspeed figure among those with experience, though he still has a bit to prove after being beaten twice. The unknowns are dangerous too, especially Mirzimaan, Regal Chita and Temple Court, all prominent in the market. In truth, this is a tricky puzzle rather than a race to get carried away in, and a touch of professionalism may count for plenty on this track.
Top Selections
1. Ballisty – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Hogan | Trainer: Jack Jones | Form: 3 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 48
Ballisty makes plenty of appeal after that debut third, which already reads like the run of a colt who would come forward sharply for the experience. An opening mark of 78 puts him right in the mix with the best of these exposed runners, and his Topspeed figure of 48 is solid enough in the context of a race where not many have achieved much yet. Drawn low in 3, he should get a handy tow into the contest, and Jack Jones is not the type to waste bullets in these juvenile races. At 5/1, he looks the one with the right blend of form and upside. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Turnstile – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Kirrane | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 43 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 67
Turnstile is the each-way angle because he has already shown enough substance to think he can get competitive in a race of this type, and that Topspeed figure of 67 is the best on offer here. He has not yet converted promise into a win, but he has at least been doing his racing in public and should be streetwise compared to some of these expensive question marks. Tim Easterby’s juveniles can improve with racing, and Sean Kirrane is well capable of delivering him late if they go a good gallop. At 10/1, he looks overpriced for a colt with proven pace and a fair standard already established. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Ballisty is the win play at around 5/1, as he strikes me as the most likely improver among those with form in the book. Turnstile is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, especially with three places on offer. O’Gorman is an obvious danger after winning last time, while Mr Macartney and the well-found newcomer Mirzimaan also command respect.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Macartney | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Agitator | 18/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Ballisty | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Duidin | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Fly Test | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Mirzimaan | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Regal Chita | 15/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Turnstile | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Zohar | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Celtic Charioteer | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | — | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Temple Court | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Holi Scarlett | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Last Dandelion | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
15:42 – Turners Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: 7.2) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a typically competitive Newmarket fillies’ handicap rather than a deep one, and the three-year-olds may well have the stronger hand. Crazee Icon is the obvious starting point after a pair of solid efforts either side of the winter and she gets in here with just 9st 5lb despite a mark of 75, which makes plenty of appeal against older exposed mares. Tamzan has been knocking on the door and looks likely to give another honest account, while Daretobedifferent is interesting off a low weight after shaping better the last twice. Bearin Up has bits of form that give her a squeak too. It is a tricky enough puzzle beneath the favourite, but the market leader does make plenty of sense.
Top Selections
1. Crazee Icon – 7/4 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Andrew Balding | Form: 622-52 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 50
She is hardly a hidden one, but sometimes the obvious answer is the right one. Crazee Icon has twice finished runner-up from her last two starts, shaping as though a race of this nature was well within reach, and Balding’s three-year-olds in these spring handicaps are always worth close attention. The key angle is the age allowance: she is officially the best horse in the field on 75 and still carries only 9st 5lb. Oisin Murphy taking over only strengthens the case. At 7/4 she is no giveaway, but she sets the standard and looks the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
2. Daretobedifferent – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: David Probert | Trainer: D Donovan | Form: 370-93 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 67
There is a bit more juice in her price and she looks the each-way value in a race where several have questions to answer. Daretobedifferent posted the best Topspeed figure in the field and her recent third suggests she is beginning to come to hand after a winter break. She carries just 8st 11lb, which is never a bad thing over Newmarket’s straight mile, and David Probert is the sort to get the fractions right in this kind of contest. She does not have the sexy profile of the favourite, but 9/1 feels fair compensation for a filly who could easily hit the frame and maybe do better. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it fairly simple here. Crazee Icon is the win bet because she has the strongest recent form, the class edge on official figures and the right connections for this sort of race. For an each-way punt, Daretobedifferent appeals off a light weight and could outrun her odds. Tamzan and Bearin Up look the main dangers if the favourite underperforms.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tardaff | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Dream Illusion | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Crazee Icon | 5/4 | 6/5 | 7/4 | 6/5 | 11/10 | 7/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Borderline Madness | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| India Gold | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Bearin Up | 9/1 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Tamzan | 15/2 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Safe Harbor | 14/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Blue Samuna | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Khuskhas | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Daretobedifferent | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Case Study | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Wild Rosie | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Newsboy | Crazee Icon |
| talkSPORT 2 | Crazee Icon |
16:18 – JCB Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 5 | Going: 7.2) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tight little 1m2f handicap rather than a deep one, and there are cases to be made for several at the head of the market. Sansanetti is the obvious one after ending last season with back-to-back wins and returning off a feather weight, while A Major Payne arrives in good nick after a pair of solid placed efforts. Beach Point has the services of Oisin Murphy and comes here off another respectable run, and Caph Star is thriving judged on his latest two starts. The question is whether you want the progressive angle, the proven recent form, or the handicap blot possibility. In a field of eight with only three places on offer, it is competitive enough to demand respect for a few, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Sansanetti – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Pat Cosgrave | Trainer: Stuart Williams | Form: 17211- | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 67
Sansanetti appeals most because he may not have finished progressing yet. He signed off last campaign with successive wins, and although this asks him to pick up where he left off after a break, the upside is still there from just a 4yo carrying only 121. That is a major weapon in a race where several of his main rivals are lugging much more. Stuart Williams knows how to place these handicappers, and from stall 1 he ought to get a handy, economical trip. At 4/1 with Bet365, he is hardly missed, but he still makes plenty of appeal as the one with the best mix of momentum and handicapping. Bet: WIN
2. Beach Point – 11/2 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: William Knight | Form: 755-43 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 69
Beach Point is the each-way alternative because he has been shaping like a horse ready to strike without yet getting the rub of the green. His last two runs have both been perfectly respectable, and this race does not look any stronger than the sort he has been contesting. Oisin Murphy catches the eye immediately in a race of this nature, and William Knight’s runner has the profile of one who should be competitive if delivered late off what ought to be an honest pace. The 11/2 with Sky Bet looks fair enough in a field where consistency may count for plenty, and he is solid rather than flashy. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sansanetti is the win play, chiefly because the low weight and progressive profile make him hard to oppose if ready first time. Beach Point is the each-way punt at a workable price with Murphy booked. The main dangers look to be A Major Payne, who is knocking on the door, and Caph Star, who arrives here in better heart than his overall profile might suggest.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Major Payne | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Sir Edward Lear | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Caledonian | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Beach Point | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Caph Star | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Salaria | 7/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Expressionless | 7/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Sansanetti | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Marlborough | Beach Point |
| Rory Paddock | Beach Point |
| On The Nose | Caph Star |
16:53 – Behind The Bridle Racehorse Aftercare Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: 7.2) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tight little three-year-old handicap rather than a race packed with hidden depth, and in a six-runner field tactics could matter as much as outright ability. We’Re Goosers sets the standard on a mark of 96 and is entitled to come on for his reappearance, but he has to concede weight all round and won’t get anything for free. Deluded appeals as the one arriving with a bit of momentum after a solid second on return, while Gizmo is interesting on just his third start and could still have more to offer than his mark suggests. Magic Box is not dismissed from the inside draw for the Haggas yard either. It’s competitive, but not unfathomable, and the race may simply go to whichever of the progressive types handles this straight 7f best.
Top Selections
1. Deluded – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Davies | Trainer: Charlie Fellowes | Form: 2019-2 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 63
Deluded makes plenty of appeal here. He returned from a break with a runner-up effort that suggested he has trained on, and that is often the run you want to latch on to in these early-season three-year-old handicaps. He is only on 91, gets in with a handy weight of 128, and there is a fair chance he still has a bit of improvement to come now settling into this trip. Harry Davies is a positive booking and Charlie Fellowes does well with this type when they begin to find their rhythm in handicaps. At 11/2, he looks the one with the right mix of recent evidence and upside. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Magic Box – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Saffie Osborne | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 12125- | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 77
Magic Box is the each-way angle in a race where the market may focus a little too heavily on the obvious topweight. William Haggas’ filly was admirably consistent last season, and a mark of 87 does not look harsh judged on the level she reached as a juvenile. The inside draw could be useful if this turns tactical, and she has fewer questions to answer than some of these less exposed but more speculative rivals. Saffie Osborne is perfectly capable of delivering her late, and the 15/2 on offer makes her attractive in a six-runner race with two places paid. She doesn’t need to improve bundles to hit the frame and could easily do better than that. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Deluded is the main play on the back of that encouraging comeback and looks the solid win bet at 11/2. For an each-way punt, Magic Box makes plenty of sense from a workable mark and a good draw, especially with two places on offer. We’Re Goosers is the obvious danger on pure ratings, while Gizmo is the dark horse if ready after the layoff.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just A Girl | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Gizmo | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Wield | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Deluded | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Magic Box | 15/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Judge | We’Re Goosers |
| sportinglife.com | We’Re Goosers |
17:25 – Horse Comes First Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: 7.2) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a competitive three-year-old sprint handicap rather than a race full of lurking stars, but there are a few with fairly obvious chances. Ecclefechan heads the market after a couple of respectable efforts this spring and the booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye, while Nebulon has shaped like a horse ready to win a race of this nature after finishing second and third on his last two starts. Southern Warrior arrives in decent nick from the foot of the weights and Victor Cee has been knocking on the door often enough to get involved again. It is a race where tactical pace and track position could matter plenty over this sharp 6f, and one or two exposed types look vulnerable if a progressive sort takes another step forward.
Top Selections
1. Nebulon – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: David Probert | Trainer: Michael Bell | Form: 6-23 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 42
Nebulon is the one I want to be with. He has only had three starts, so unlike several of these he still has proper scope to improve, and his last two runs suggest a handicap like this is well within range. The latest third reads well enough in the context of this field and an opening mark of 80 does not look overly harsh for a Michael Bell-trained colt who should be learning with racing. David Probert is a solid booking for a race that may hinge on getting the fractions right, and at 7/2 he makes more appeal than a few more exposed rivals near the top of the market. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Southern Warrior – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Liam Wright | Trainer: Olly Williams | Form: 3-5413 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed:
Southern Warrior looks the each-way value in a race where several are closely matched on the figures. He comes here on the back of two sound efforts, including a win before a respectable third, and there is something to like about a runner carrying just 130 despite a rating of 84. That sort of weight can make a difference in a busy 6f handicap, especially if he can hold a handy pitch from stall 2. Liam Wright keeps the ride and this one has at least shown current form, which cannot be said for all of them. At 17/2, he is the type to give you a proper run for your money. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Nebulon is the win play because he has the profile of a horse still ahead of his mark, whereas plenty of these have shown most of their hand already. Southern Warrior is the each-way punt at a fair price, with his recent form and low weight making him very interesting. Ecclefechan is the obvious danger, while Victor Cee is another who would not shock if this falls right.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclefechan | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Akabusi | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Victor Cee | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Logi Bear | 17/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Nebulon | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Quantum Power | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Daizen | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| King Of Chaos | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Southern Warrior | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Melissa Jones | Ecclefechan |
Newmarket Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logi Bear | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Arqoob | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 16.67% |
| Expressionless | 7 | 0 | 0% | 28.57% |
| Daretobedifferent | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Doughty | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | 50% |
| Sorin Moldoveanu | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Dougie Costello | 71 | 13 | 18.31% | 35.21% |
| Ross Coakley | 26 | 4 | 15.38% | 23.08% |
| Harry Davies | 177 | 27 | 15.25% | 37.29% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Newmarket:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Appleby | 1216 | 339 | 27.88% | 52.96% |
| Oliver Cole | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 54.55% |
| Charlie Clover | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Michael Herrington | 19 | 4 | 21.05% | 63.16% |
| Hamad Al Jehani | 17 | 3 | 17.65% | 41.18% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Newmarket racing tips for Friday 15th May 2026. We’ve covered all 8 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 15th May 2026 goes off at 13:22, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Newmarket today?
The going at Newmarket is reported as 7.2) (watered) (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Newmarket today?
There are 8 races on the card at Newmarket today, running from 13:22 through to 17:25.
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