Our Newmarket racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Friday 31st July 2026. The action gets underway at 17:50 and runs through to 20:32, with going reported as GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.1) (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Good Earth boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Chloe Lyons has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 4 rides, Charlie Appleby’s yard sends out runners with a 28.31% 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 | 16 | 6 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Newmarket | Racing Post | 25 | 9 | 36% | 80% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 29 | 10 | 34.48% | 58.62% |
| Newsboy | Daily Mirror | 18 | 6 | 33.33% | 44.44% |
| Ratings Hub | attheraces.com | 15 | 5 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
17:50 – Zyn In-The-Moment EBF Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.1) (Watering) | | flat
This looks a tidy enough novice rather than a deep one, with the market understandably centred on the newcomers Hayate and National Honour and the proven form of Louis The Fifth. Michael Bell’s colt has already set the standard on bare figures after finishing placed on both starts, and that experience around a sharp 6f should count for plenty on fast ground here. The problem for punters is whether one of the well-bred debutants is simply better than the numbers we’ve seen so far. Sexy Chick also brings useful racecourse evidence and gets a handy 5lb fillies’ allowance, while Cloud Summit has shown a bit without suggesting he’s about to take a big leap. It’s not impossible to solve, but the balance between substance and potential makes it a properly interesting opener.
Top Selections
1. Louis The Fifth – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Benoit De La Sayette | Trainer: Michael Bell | Form: 32 | Rating: 95 | Topspeed: 94
He brings the best established form into the race and, in a novice full of guesswork, that matters. A rating of 95 and Topspeed figure of 94 set a clear standard, and his latest second suggested he’s learning his job quickly rather than standing still. This fast 6f should suit, and Michael Bell’s juveniles usually know enough by this stage to make experience count. At 9/4 he isn’t exactly missed, but he still makes more appeal than taking a short price about unraced horses who have to get it right first time on a quick surface. He looks the solid option and the one they all have to beat.
Bet: WIN
2. Sexy Chick – 17/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Robert Havlin | Trainer: Richard Spencer | Form: 25 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 49
She’s the each-way angle in a race where several of the colts are priced on promise rather than delivery. Her debut second showed enough ability to suggest she can be competitive in this grade, and while she failed to build on it when fifth next time, that run doesn’t read like a total write-off. The 5lb allowance is no bad thing in a seven-runner novice, and Robert Havlin is a positive booking for a filly who should be ridden with a bit of confidence. Available at 17/2, she looks the value play if one or both of the fancied debutants prove a touch green.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Louis The Fifth is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet because he has the strongest form in the book and no questions about experience. Sexy Chick is the each-way punt at a fairer price, especially with the fillies’ allowance in her favour. The obvious dangers are Hayate and National Honour, both respected first-timers from powerful yards.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Victory | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Cloud Summit | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Hayate | 9/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 5/2 | 5/2 (William Hill) |
| Louis The Fifth | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| National Honour | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 (William Hill) |
| Happy Daisy | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Sexy Chick | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
18:25 – Zyn Pacesetter Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 3 | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.1) (Watering) | | flat
This is only a four-runner novice, but it does have a fairly clear shape to it. Aleatrix sets the standard after making a winning start and an opening mark of 89 tells you that debut success was no fluke. She looks the obvious one, though Without Prejudice represents a yard that does particularly well with lightly-raced fillies and is the interesting unknown on debut. La Mariposa has at least shown a bit in three runs and should appreciate the step up to 1m2f, but she needs plenty more to trouble the principals, while Golden Island is easy to dismiss on the prices. In truth, this looks more like a match between proven form and untapped potential than a deep novice, and Aleatrix is the one they all have to beat.
Top Selections
1. Aleatrix – 4/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 1 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 75
Ralph Beckett’s filly has already done what the others, bar La Mariposa, still need to do: get the job done on the track. A debut win, an opening rating of 89 and a Topspeed of 75 make her the solid benchmark in a race lacking depth. The market has latched onto that and rightly so. At 4/6 she is no giveaway, but she has the most substance to her profile and should be suited by this 1m2f test on quick ground. In a small field where tactical pace can matter, having that experience in the bank is a big plus. Hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a four-runner race: Aleatrix is the win bet and the only bet. Without Prejudice is the obvious danger on connections and potential, but backing unraced fillies at short enough prices against a proven rival is not usually a great habit. La Mariposa has place claims on experience, though with only one place on offer there is no each-way angle at all.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleatrix | 4/6 | 1/3 | 1/3 | 1/2 | 8/13 | 4/6 (Bet365) |
| Golden Island | 33/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| La Mariposa | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Without Prejudice | 6/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 6/4 | 8/5 | 9/4 (Betfair) |
19:00 – Zyn Pole Position Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.1) (Watering) | | flat
This looks a proper sprint handicap rather than a weak summer throw-in, with several arriving in form and not much between the principals on official figures. Spring Bloom is the obvious starting point after finally getting his head back in front, while Robert Anstruther has the look of a 3yo who may still be ahead of the assessor despite a 5lb rise. Jimmy Knocker comes here off a solid second and Blue Samuna is interesting at the foot of the weights if the return to a sharp 6f suits. Good Earth is admirably reliable at this level but doesn’t win often enough for complete trust. It’s competitive rather than impossible, though, and the race may be decided by which of the better-drawn pace angles gets first run.
Top Selections
1. Robert Anstruther – 7/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Nicola Currie | Trainer: Henry Candy | Form: -47731 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 70
He makes plenty of appeal as the one unexposed runner in a field full of older, fairly familiar handicappers. That latest win suggests he is beginning to learn his trade, and an opening mark in the high 70s may not have him pinned down just yet. Drawn in stall 2, he should be able to get a handy position, which matters in these Newmarket 6f races when the tempo isn’t guaranteed to collapse. Henry Candy’s runners are often placed to strike when confidence is up, and Robert Anstruther looks the type to keep progressing. At 7/2, he’s the one I want on side.
Bet: WIN
2. Good Earth – 10/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Connor Planas | Trainer: Michael Herrington | Form: 415420 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 71
You know what you’re getting with Good Earth: lots of racing, plenty of honest efforts, and usually a proper crack from the gates. The nine-year-old is hardly thrown in, but he has been holding his form well enough and his recent sequence contains more encouragement than the bare zero last time might suggest. Stall 1 is no bad place to be for a veteran who likes to get on with it, and in a race featuring a few with questions to answer, that toughness counts for plenty. He’s not the sexy pick, but 10/1 is fair for a hardened sprinter who could easily outrun those odds.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Robert Anstruther is the win play because he brings the most upside and still looks capable of better after that recent success. Good Earth is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, with his draw and battle-hardened profile giving him a solid place chance. Spring Bloom is the obvious danger after his latest win, while Jimmy Knocker also enters the reckoning if building on that recent second.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Earth | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (William Hill) |
| Dancing Rinca | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 20/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Spring Bloom | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 3/1 | 7/4 | 3/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Tanmawwy | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 8/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (William Hill) |
| Jimmy Knocker | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 9/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Robert Anstruther | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 2/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 (William Hill) |
| Rebel Path | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (William Hill) |
| Currahee | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 20/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (William Hill) |
| Blue Samuna | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Chiedozie | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| talkSPORT 2 | Spring Bloom |
19:32 – Zyn Frontrunner Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.1) (Watering) | | flat
This is a proper summer handicap rather than a giveaway, with several arriving in decent nick and not much margin for error over a sharp enough Newmarket 7f on quick ground. Exposure heads the market for the Gosdens and is the obvious one on potential, but he does need to prove he can turn promise into a win in a race where battle-hardened handicappers like Nikovo and Jumby won’t make life easy. Where’s Freddy comes here off a win and still looks well treated enough to be involved, while Physique has been knocking on the door before a poor latest effort. It’s a competitive little Class 4, the sort where track position and pace will matter, but there are still a couple who appeal more than most.
Top Selections
1. Nikovo – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rowan Scott | Trainer: Michael Herrington | Form: 085433 | Rating: 97 | Topspeed: 86
Nikovo looks the solid answer in a race full of ifs and buts. He’s been running consistently well without quite getting his head in front, but those recent placed efforts read perfectly well in the context of this grade and his Topspeed mark of 86 is the best in the field. Drawn widest in 9 isn’t ideal, though over 7f here it’s hardly a death sentence if Rowan Scott gets him into a rhythm early. He’s a dependable type, handles a sound surface, and unlike some of these he arrives with no obvious question mark hanging over him. At 4/1, he makes plenty of appeal as the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Where’s Freddy
Jockey: Marco Ghiani | Trainer: Stuart Williams | Form: 30-041 | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 71
Where’s Freddy is the each-way angle in the race after getting back on the scoresheet last time. That recent win suggested he remains very workable in this sort of company, and Stuart Williams’ yard knows exactly how to place these older handicappers when the mark is still giving them a squeak. He’s not bombproof and this is a slightly deeper race than the one he won, but he’s well drawn in 4, gets Marco Ghiani aboard, and his profile says he can still be competitive from a mark of 99. In a field of nine with three places on offer, he looks the sensible each-way punt against a few shorter-priced rivals.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Nikovo is the win play because he brings the most convincing recent handicap form and a standout Topspeed figure. Where’s Freddy is the each-way option in a race where solid, race-fit types could easily outbattle the classier but less reliable contenders. Exposure is the obvious danger if the Gosden runner steps forward again, while Jumby is too well treated to dismiss lightly.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumby | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Physique | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| Exposure | 3/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Nikovo | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Miletus | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Renesmee | 25/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Cherry Cobbler | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Dion Baker | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
20:02 – Zyn Frontrunner Finish Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | Class 5 | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.1) (Watering) | | flat
This is only a five-runner fillies’ handicap, but it is not entirely straightforward because there are two unexposed 3yos taking on older mares with a bit more substance in the book. Sibling Rivelry sets the standard on recent efforts and is the obvious one, while Society Girl gets plenty of weight and shaped with promise when third last time. Dance Time has become hard to catch but her mark gives her a squeak if things fall right, and Huggable doesn’t look bombproof despite a workable rating. In a race lacking depth, the likely deciding factor is who sees out this 1m4f best on quick ground. That points me towards the younger legs rather than the exposed older brigade.
Top Selections
1. Society Girl – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Ashley Lewis | Trainer: Ed Walker | Form: 47-803 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 52
Society Girl looks the percentage call in a race where there may still be a bit of improvement to come from the least exposed runner. Her latest third suggested she is beginning to put things together, and as a 3yo she gets in here with just 127lb against older fillies rated in the same ballpark. That weight pull could be significant over this trip on quick ground, especially if this turns tactical rather than attritional. Ed Walker’s filly doesn’t need to improve much to take this and the 9/4 on offer looks fair rather than flashy. She makes most appeal as the one still going forward while others look more fully exposed. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only five runners, this is a straight win-bet race and Society Girl is the one to side with. Her low weight and scope for progress make her the most interesting runner in a thin little handicap. Sibling Rivelry is the clear danger and probably the one to fear most if running to her mark, while Dance Time is capable of nicking a place if the principals underperform.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Time | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Sibling Rivelry | 13/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 (William Hill) |
| Huggable | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Society Girl | 9/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Spinney | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
20:32 – Zyn Strong Stride Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.1) (Watering) | | flat
This looks a tight little seven-runner handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the improving 3yo Mertoun after back-to-back wins. He’s the obvious one, but this is no gimme under a penalty against older, battle-hardened handicappers. Drifts Away arrives off a win of his own and has the sort of profile that suggests he can keep progressing now things have clicked again, while Crimson Rambler has been knocking on the door and brings the best Topspeed figure in the field. Born A Rebel is another with enough recent placed form to get involved if the race falls right. In truth, this revolves around whether Mertoun is still ahead of the assessor, and I’m not sure he’s the only one with that angle.
Top Selections
1. Drifts Away – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh | Trainer: T J Kent | Form: 308-71 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 59
Drifts Away makes plenty of appeal at the prices. That latest win suggests he has turned a corner again, and the form figures hint at a horse who may just have needed time to find his feet this season before clicking back into gear. He now races off 81, the joint-highest mark in the field, but this still doesn’t look an especially fierce Class 5 and he has the benefit of race fitness over some of his key rivals. Ryan Kavanagh keeps the ride and, in a small field where tactical positioning will matter, stall 4 looks workable. With Mertoun short enough at 6/4, Drifts Away at 5/2 looks the more interesting win play. End with a straightforward vote of confidence: WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. Crimson Rambler – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rowan Scott | Trainer: Matt Crawley | Form: 423932 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 74
Crimson Rambler is the each-way angle in a race where consistency could easily be rewarded. He has been running well without getting his head in front, but that sequence of placed efforts reads solidly enough for this level and his Topspeed figure of 74 is the best on offer here. As a 3yo carrying just 126, he gets a handy chunk of weight from the principals, and in a seven-runner race that can make a difference late on if they go hard enough. Rowan Scott is a positive booking and stall 3 should allow him to travel where he wants. At 11/1, he looks overpriced for a horse with a very fair chance of making the frame and possibly better. EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Drifts Away is the win bet, chiefly because he looks less exposed than most of the older horses and is a better price than the favourite. Crimson Rambler is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, with his strong recent consistency and useful weight pull making him appealing for the three places. Mertoun is the obvious danger if the hat-trick bid keeps rolling, but he’s short enough now.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drifts Away | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Rising Force | 13/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Born A Rebel | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Mertoun | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Currumbin | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| King Of Charm | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Crimson Rambler | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
Newmarket Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Earth | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 100% |
| Where’s Freddy | 11 | 4 | 36.36% | 54.55% |
| Miletus | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| King Of Charm | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Jimmy Knocker | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloe Lyons | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Olivia Haines | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 42.86% |
| Alexandra Egan | 10 | 2 | 20% | 30% |
| Rowan Scott | 33 | 6 | 18.18% | 33.33% |
| Oliver Carmichael | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Newmarket:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Appleby | 1254 | 355 | 28.31% | 53.03% |
| Michael Herrington | 25 | 5 | 20% | 64% |
| Michael Wigham | 102 | 17 | 16.67% | 25.49% |
| Micky Fenton | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 16.67% |
| Andi Brown | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 16.67% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Newmarket racing tips for Friday 31st July 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 31st July 2026 goes off at 17:50, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Newmarket today?
The going at Newmarket is reported as GOOD TO FIRM (GoingStick 7.1) (Watering).
How many races are at Newmarket today?
There are 6 races on the card at Newmarket today, running from 17:50 through to 20:32.
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