Our Newmarket racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Friday 21st August 2026. The action gets underway at 14:00 and runs through to 16:51, with going reported as 6.5) (watered) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Angel Shared boasts a 37.5% strike rate from 8 runs at the track, Dougie Costello has been in fine form here with 14 wins from 79 rides, Charlie Appleby’s yard sends out runners with a 28.55% 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 11 | 8 | 72.73% | 54.55% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 16 | 6 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 29 | 10 | 34.48% | 58.62% |
| Newmarket | Racing Post | 27 | 9 | 33.33% | 74.07% |
| Ratings Hub | attheraces.com | 16 | 5 | 31.25% | 68.75% |
14:00 – Racing Welfare Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: 6.5) (watered) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a novice that revolves around one piece of established form, with Beguiled setting a clear standard after finishing third on debut and already earning a lofty mark of 89. In a seven-runner fillies’ race at Newmarket over 7f, that experience counts for plenty, especially against four newcomers and a couple of rivals whose initial efforts were only fair. Jessica shaped with some promise when fifth and is the obvious one to improve for the run, while Late Night Show and Show Me Glory represent powerful yards and could easily know their jobs first time. Even so, the market has this right at first glance: Beguiled is hard to get away from, though the race does have enough unexposed depth to make the forecast a bit more interesting than the win market.
Top Selections
1. Beguiled – 4/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 3 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 75
Beguiled brings the best form into the race and, crucially, she has already shown she can cope with the job on the track rather than merely on the gallops. A debut third with an 89 rating attached to it stands out sharply in this line-up, and a Topspeed figure of 75 is miles clear of what most of these have achieved. The Gosden team rarely wastes bullets in this type of contest, and Billy Loughnane is more than capable of delivering a short-priced favourite efficiently. At 4/6 she is no hidden gem, but she does look the most likely winner by some margin and is hard to oppose if taking the expected step forward from run one. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Jessica – 17/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Hector Crouch | Trainer: Kevin Philippart De Foy | Form: 5 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 35
Jessica is the one that appeals most for an each-way play behind the favourite. Her debut fifth was not spectacular, but it was respectable enough in the context of this race and she has at least put a run on the board, which cannot be said for most of her opposition. A mark of 78 leaves her with a bit to find on Beguiled, yet she is very likely to come forward for that first outing and this 7f around Newmarket should suit a filly who ought to be sharper now. Hector Crouch is a good booking for this sort of patient ride, and 17/2 makes some appeal in a race where several of the newcomers are being asked to do plenty on trust. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Beguiled is the solid win play and the one with the standout form, so there is little point getting too clever. For those wanting a second angle in a seven-runner race with two places, Jessica makes most appeal as the each-way option given her experience and likely improvement. Late Night Show and Show Me Glory are the obvious dangers among the unraced fillies.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beguiled | 4/6 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 8/13 | 4/7 | 4/6 (Bet365) |
| Give Me A Bow | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Jessica | 7/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 6/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Late Night Show | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Show Me Glory | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Woollahra | 17/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Zirconic | 14/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
14:35 – British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings)
Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: 6.5) (watered) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a compact but informative novice, and the market has understandably latched on to the big yards. Al Jabbar makes plenty of appeal on debut for Charlie Appleby, while Majestic Jude brings the best piece of racecourse evidence after shaping with promise when fifth first time out and earning a 77 rating. In a six-runner field, there is not much room for hiding and the 7f on quick ground at Newmarket should reward professionalism as much as raw ability. The exposed trio of Moheebb, Nidal and On Target set a fair standard without looking especially threatening, so this feels like a race likely decided by whether the newcomers are as good as they look on paper. Tricky enough from a betting angle, but not especially deep.
Top Selections
1. Majestic Jude – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Davies | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 5 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 40
Majestic Jude gets the nod because he has already shown a fair level of ability and should come on plenty for that initial experience. A rating of 77 sets the standard among those with published form, and in a race where several rivals are either unraced or have already looked limited, that counts for a lot. William Haggas is not one to overface a youngster unnecessarily, so the fact this colt turns up in a Class 3 novice suggests confidence that there is more to come. Drawn in stall 1 and available at 6/4, he looks the solid option rather than a flashy one. Bet: WIN
2. On Target – 25/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: George Wood | Trainer: George Scott | Form: 64 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 59
On Target is the each-way play purely because he has at least hinted at enough ability to outrun a big price in a race lacking depth behind the front two in the market. His topspeed figure of 59 is actually the best on offer here, and while his official mark of 70 leaves him with a bit to find on the principals, he has more solid racecourse substance than the real outsiders. George Scott’s colt does not need to improve massively to nick second if one of the fancied debutants underperforms, and 25/1 looks bigger than it should in a six-runner novice with only two places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Majestic Jude is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet, with experience and the best established form on his side. On Target is the speculative each-way punt at a much bigger price, especially if you want to take on one of the shorter-priced newcomers. Al Jabbar is the obvious danger on stable reputation and market strength alone, so keep stakes sensible.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Jabbar | 4/5 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 5/6 | 5/6 (William Hill) |
| Astabuen | 8/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Majestic Jude | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Moheebb | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Nidal | 125/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| On Target | 22/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
15:10 – Racing TV Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watered) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a properly competitive little sprint rather than a penalty kick for the market. Zighy brings the most persuasive recent profile among the 3yos after a solid sequence and a narrow defeat last time, while Shallow has the raw figures to make plenty of appeal if bouncing back from a below-par run. Powdering is thriving and won’t be far away if reproducing her latest effort, and the low-weighted Seeing Stars is interesting if this sharp 6f on quick ground suits ideally. Adalida is another 3yo going the right way, but this asks a bit more of her. In a race where several have bits and pieces to recommend them, proven speed and current wellbeing should count for plenty, and Zighy looks the one with the fewest holes.
Top Selections
1. Zighy – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: George Boughey | Form: 1-1432 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 82
Zighy has the profile of a filly still edging forward and her latest second reads well in the context of this race. She has been holding her form nicely all season, her figures are solid for the grade, and that Topspeed mark of 82 says she has the pace for a well-run 6f on fast ground. George Boughey’s sprinters are rarely sent into this sort of contest without intent, and Billy Loughnane is an eye-catching booking in a race where track position will matter. At 3/1 she isn’t a giveaway, but she is the most convincing package in the field. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Seeing Stars – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Davies | Trainer: William Knight | Form: 134384 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 85
Seeing Stars is the one at a price who makes plenty of each-way sense. She gets in here with just 119, which immediately puts her on the shortlist in a tight handicap, and her rating of 91 suggests she’s not outclassed despite what the market says. Her recent form doesn’t leap off the page, but neither does it scream regression, and she has run respectably often enough to think she can nick a place if things fall right from stall 2. Harry Davies is more than capable of delivering a patient ride, and 12/1 looks a fair bit bigger than her chance in an eight-runner race. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Zighy is the win play because she arrives with the strongest recent form and still looks capable of a bit more at this trip. For an each-way punt, Seeing Stars appeals as the value angle off a feather weight in a race that may not take much winning. Shallow and Powdering are the obvious dangers if either gets the race run to suit.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elara May | 12/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 13/2 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Powdering | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Zighy | 3/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Shallow | 3/1 | 7/2 | 3/1 | 5/1 | 3/1 | 5/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Angel Shared | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 6/1 | 9/2 | 6/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Bright Summer | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 6/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Adalida | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Seeing Stars | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
15:45 – Racing TV Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watered) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is only a five-runner handicap, but it is not quite the straightforward little affair the numbers first suggest. Port Darwin arrives on the back of two wins in his last three starts and looks the obvious pace angle, while Fanciulla Del West has been threatening to win a race like this before fluffing her lines last time. Emma’s Letter also comes here in decent nick after a win and a solid third, so the 3yos dominate the shape of it. Liberate is more exposed and has to bounce back from a string of ordinary efforts, though his mark gives him some sort of squeak if reviving. Miss Guinevere is less convincing on the figures. In truth, this looks a tactical race more than a deep one, and that should suit the runner with the most reliable recent profile.
Top Selections
1. Port Darwin – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Callum Shepherd | Trainer: Charlie Johnston | Form: 761551 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 55
Port Darwin is the one I want on side. He has clearly found his feet now, winning two of his last three, and that latest success suggested he is still on the up rather than merely cashing in on a weak race. Charlie Johnston’s runners are often best when allowed to bowl along, and in a five-runner field that tactical sharpness can be a major asset. He gets in here with just 127lb, which never hurts in this grade, and a mark of 72 still looks workable for a 3yo who may not have reached his ceiling. Available at 5/2, he is hardly hiding, but he still makes the most appeal in a race lacking much depth. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race of this size: Port Darwin is the win bet. There is no each-way angle worth forcing in a five-runner contest. Fanciulla Del West is the obvious danger if forgiven her latest run, while Emma’s Letter has enough recent form to make this tactical if getting a smooth trip.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberate | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Fanciulla Del West | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Guinevere | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Port Darwin | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
16:20 – End Of Summer Season Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 4f | Class 4 | Going: 6.5) (watered) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is only a four-runner affair but it is a fairly interesting little handicap all the same, with Rizal arriving in obvious form and looking the one they all have to beat. George Scott’s 4yo has won his last two and still doesn’t look finished with, while Zurna gets weight as an improving 3yo and is the most obvious threat if progressing again. Patrol has been knocking around in similar races without quite getting his head in front, and Parisian Scholar has something to prove after a heavy defeat last time. In a tactical small-field contest, track position and pace will matter, but this still looks more about whether Rizal can confirm his upward curve. He’s short enough, though probably short for a reason.
Top Selections
1. Rizal – 1/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: George Scott | Form: 26-311 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 23
Rizal is hard to oppose in a race lacking depth. The recent form figures tell the story: he has gone from threatening to delivering, and those back-to-back wins suggest he has properly turned the corner. An opening mark in the mid-80s still looks workable given the manner in which he has been progressing, and Billy Loughnane is exactly the sort you want in a small tactical field like this. At evens he is no giveaway, but this is the horse with the clearest upside and the fewest questions to answer. If he gets a smooth trip from stall 1, he should take plenty of stopping. Win bet.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in this four-runner race: Rizal is the win play and the only sensible selection with each-way terms offering no value at all. Zurna is the one to fear most receiving weight as an unexposed 3yo, while Patrol looks more likely to run his race than beat the favourite. Back the class-and-momentum angle.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rizal | 10/11 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 1/1 | 1/1 (William Hill) |
| Patrol | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Parisian Scholar | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Zurna | 3/1 | 9/4 | 11/4 | 9/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
16:51 – See You On The Rowley Mile Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: 6.5) (watered) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a competitive little fillies’ handicap rather than a deep one, with most of the interest centred on the 3yos taking on the older Hilltop and Ironist. Rogue Citation arrives off another win and has the highest mark in the field, while Bami, Too Too Divine and Splash also come here on the back of victories. Miss Gallant is unexposed after just two starts and could easily have more to offer, but this track can ask a different question. Hilltop has the strongest established Newmarket-style profile, though, and her recent consistency makes plenty of appeal in a race where several have something to prove under pressure. Tricky enough, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Hilltop – 5/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler | Form: -41344 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 68
Hilltop is the one I want on side. She’s the only older mare in here with a solid, reliable handicap profile and those recent figures of 3, 4, 4 suggest she’s been holding her form well in slightly stronger company than this. An opening mark of 82 leaves no hiding place, but she has the joint-best topspeed among the principals and stall 1 could be a help if Billy Loughnane gets her into a smooth rhythm. In a race full of lightly raced fillies who still need to prove their consistency, she looks the percentage call at 5/1. Bet: WIN
2. Too Too Divine – 7/1 with William Hill
Jockey: George Wood | Trainer: James Fanshawe | Form: 4-531 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 66
Too Too Divine makes plenty of each-way appeal for a yard that knows how to place fillies patiently. She got off the mark last time and did it in the style of a filly beginning to understand the job, while a mark of 77 still looks workable if there’s another step forward in her. The topspeed figure of 66 says she’s not short of pace for this level and seven furlongs on quick ground ought to suit. She doesn’t have the flashy profile of some rivals, but at 7/1 she looks a more interesting betting proposition than a few shorter in the market. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Hilltop is the win play here, as she brings the most dependable handicap form and should be right in the thick of it if reproducing her recent level. Too Too Divine is the each-way punt at the prices, with scope to improve again after her latest success. Rogue Citation is the obvious danger after another win, while Miss Gallant is the unknown quantity if taking another leap forward.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (William Hill) |
| Bami | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Ghisa | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Rogue Citation | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Splash | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Gallant | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Too Too Divine | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Allegrino | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Ironist | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
Newmarket Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Shared | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | 50% |
| Powdering | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 83.33% |
| Shallow | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 50% |
| Patrol | 4 | 0 | 0% | 25% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Costello | 79 | 14 | 17.72% | 32.91% |
| Billy Loughnane | 231 | 36 | 15.58% | 34.2% |
| Hector Crouch | 188 | 29 | 15.43% | 30.32% |
| Harry Davies | 192 | 29 | 15.1% | 36.46% |
| Robert Havlin | 660 | 79 | 11.97% | 32.27% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Newmarket:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Appleby | 1268 | 362 | 28.55% | 53.08% |
| Michael Herrington | 27 | 6 | 22.22% | 62.96% |
| Steph Hollinshead | 41 | 8 | 19.51% | 43.9% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 519 | 83 | 15.99% | 38.73% |
| William Haggas | 481 | 70 | 14.55% | 33.26% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Newmarket racing tips for Friday 21st August 2026. We’ve covered all 6 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 21st August 2026 goes off at 14:00, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Newmarket today?
The going at Newmarket is reported as 6.5) (watered) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Newmarket today?
There are 6 races on the card at Newmarket today, running from 14:00 through to 16:51.
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