Our Newmarket racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Friday 7th August 2026. The action gets underway at 17:27 and runs through to 20:22, with going reported as 7.1) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Albeseeingyer boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Oisin Murphy has been in fine form here with 126 wins from 843 rides, Charlie Appleby’s yard sends out runners with a 28.38% 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 | 7 | 63.64% | 54.55% |
| Mercury | Daily Post | 16 | 6 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Newmarket | Racing Post | 28 | 10 | 35.71% | 78.57% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 29 | 10 | 34.48% | 58.62% |
| Newsboy | Daily Mirror | 18 | 6 | 33.33% | 44.44% |
17:27 – Zyn Frontrunner EBF Newcomers’ “Confined” Maiden Stakes (For Horses Which Have Never Run) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: 7.1) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a typically informative Newmarket novice for well-bred two-year-olds, even if the market already has a firm opinion. Desert Castle heads the betting for Charlie Appleby and Billy Loughnane and, in a race full of once-raced unknowns, that stable alone demands respect. Farasan, Hierax and Sommood are the obvious dangers on paper, all coming from yards more than capable of readying one first time out over 7f. The trip should suit a more mature type and that may be the key here, because this is less about battle-hardened form and more about who knows the job earliest. It is not an impossible puzzle, though, and the favourite sets a fair standard before a horse has even run.
Top Selections
1. Desert Castle – 8/13 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Charlie Appleby | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
It is never especially exciting tipping a short one in a newcomers’ maiden, but Desert Castle is hard to oppose. Appleby does not miss many with this type at Newmarket and the market support around him is significant in a race where several of these are clearly being introduced with the future in mind. Drawn in stall 1 and partnered by Billy Loughnane, he looks the one most likely to know his job and travel like a proper 7f colt first time up. At 8/13 he is no giveaway, but he still makes plenty of appeal as the most likely winner in a field lacking any form substance. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Sommood – 7/1 with Betfair
Jockey: James Doyle | Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
If you want to play against the favourite from an each-way angle, Sommood makes the most appeal. The Crisfords are more than capable of readying a newcomer, James Doyle is an eye-catching booking, and 7f round here often rewards a horse with a bit of latent class rather than pure early dash. He is not the obvious one given the strength of the favourite, but 7/1 looks fair in an eight-runner race with three places on offer, especially when some of the bigger-priced runners look up against it already. He strikes me as the type who could finish his race well and pick up the pieces if Desert Castle proves merely useful rather than smart. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Desert Castle is the win play and looks the percentage call in a race his yard often dominates. For those wanting a bit more value, Sommood is the each-way punt at 7/1 with three places to aim at. Farasan and Hierax are the obvious dangers if the market leader underwhelms, but the betting suggests Desert Castle is the one they all have to beat.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Castle | 8/13 | 4/7 | 8/13 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 8/13 (Bet365) |
| Farasan | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Hierax | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| My Boy | 16/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| Netherstream | 14/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 17/2 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Nidal | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Betfair) |
| Re Shardana | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Sommood | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Betfair) |
18:02 – Zyn Pole Position Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus/IRE Incentive Race)
Race Details: 1m | Class 3 | Going: 7.1) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is only a four-runner maiden, but it does not lack shape. Zarakova brings the best established form to the table after finishing sixth and then stepping forward markedly to be second, and her mark of 84 sets a clear standard among those with racecourse evidence. The fly in the ointment is Charlie Appleby newcomer Oh Sweet Adare, who is short enough in the betting to suggest plenty is expected first time out, and that makes this a fascinating clash between proven form and stable reputation. Bint Palace Pier was well held on debut and needs a sizeable jump, while Lily Pink is another debutante asked to know her job straight away. In a tactical small field, professionalism may count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Zarakova – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Andrew Balding | Form: 62 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 43
Zarakova is the percentage call because she has already shown a fair bit more than the bare form figures suggest and, crucially in a race like this, she arrives with solid match practice. Her runner-up effort last time was a clear step forward from debut, and that rating of 84 is not there by accident. With Oisin Murphy booked and Balding’s juveniles typically sharpening up with experience, she looks the one most likely to run her race. Oh Sweet Adare may turn out useful, but at around 2/1 Zarakova appeals as the value against a short-priced debutante. Bet type tag: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a four-runner race: Zarakova is the win bet. She has the strongest achieved form and sets a proper standard. There is no each-way angle here with only one place on offer, so don’t force it. The obvious danger is Oh Sweet Adare, whose yard commands respect first time out, but the proven filly makes more appeal at the prices.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bint Palace Pier | 11/1 | 10/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Lily Pink | 10/1 | 10/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (William Hill) |
| Oh Sweet Adare | 4/6 | 8/13 | 4/6 | 8/13 | 4/6 | 4/6 (Bet365) |
| Zarakova | 2/1 | 7/4 | 2/1 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
18:37 – Carling Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 7.1) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a small-field novice in numbers, but not necessarily a gift for anything taking on Nabati. Charlie Appleby’s colt brings the standout piece of form with a win and a second from two starts, and his mark of 101 sets a clear standard in a race where most of these have either shown only modest ability or are completely unexposed. Tawakal did his job on debut and is the obvious one with the potential to make this interesting, while Al Widyan is at least entitled to know more than the market suggests on debut for Andrew Balding. The other pair look badly up against it on what we’ve seen. In truth, this is not a deep novice, and the favourite makes plenty of appeal if reproducing his level.
Top Selections
1. Nabati – 4/9 with William Hill
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Charlie Appleby | Form: 12 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 82
Nabati is hard to oppose in a race lacking depth. He has already shown smart form in two outings, and that 101 rating towers over the rest of this field. In a five-runner novice, proven ability counts for plenty, especially over a sharp 6f on quick ground where there is usually nowhere to hide. Appleby’s juveniles are rarely overfaced and Billy Loughnane is an eye-catching booking for a colt who should be able to travel strongly from stall 1 and use his experience late on. At 4/9 he is no secret, but he still looks the most solid play by some margin. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep this simple: Nabati is the win bet and the only one worth recommending in a field of five. Each-way betting makes little appeal in a race this small. Tawakal is the clear danger after a winning debut, while Al Widyan is the interesting unknown if the market speaks positively, but the percentage call is to side with the favourite.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabati | 2/5 | 2/5 | 1/3 | 3/10 | 4/9 | 4/9 (William Hill) |
| Tawakal | 9/4 | 13/8 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Al Widyan | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Roll Up Raymond | 100/1 | 110/1 | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Paddy Power) |
| The Resdev Rocket | 125/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Sam Hardy | Nabati |
| Lee Sobot | Nabati |
| bettinggods.com | Nabati |
| Newmarket | Tawakal |
19:12 – Molson Coors Beverage Company Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 7.1) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper sprint handicap rather than a weak late-evening heat, with several arriving in form and not much separating the principals on official figures. Havana Blue has been knocking hard on the door, Spring Bloom is thriving despite his veteran status, and Fenlander has done little wrong in a productive spell that saw him rattle off a hat-trick before a respectable third. Fiscal Policy is weighted to be competitive as well, while Akabusi and The Caltonian are the sort who could get involved if things fall right. Newmarket’s 6f can expose any lack of sharpness, so recent momentum and the ability to travel strongly should count for plenty. It looks competitive rather than impossible, but you do need to be fairly decisive.
Top Selections
1. Fenlander – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Rob Hornby | Trainer: Pam Sly | Form: 361113 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 81
Fenlander makes most appeal in a race where a few of these have obvious chances but not many arrive with his combination of consistency and current speed figures. Three wins on the spin earlier in the sequence told its own story, and he backed that up with a solid third last time rather than running flat. A Topspeed of 81 is right among the best on offer here, and a mark of 86 still looks workable for a horse clearly in rude health. Pam Sly’s runner is straightforward to like at 7/2 with Bet365 and, in a race full of solid handicappers, he is the one I’d trust most to run his race. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Havana Blue – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: James Doyle | Trainer: Julie Camacho | Form: -65422 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 79
Havana Blue is hardly hiding from the assessor, but those back-to-back second places suggest he is absolutely ready to strike if the race sets up for him. He has been holding his form well in stronger company than some of these and his mark of 86 looks fair enough given how often he has been competitive. James Doyle catches the eye in the saddle and this sort of sharp 6f on fast ground should suit a horse who can travel and pounce late. At 10/3 with Bet365 he is no giveaway, but in a 10-runner race with three places on offer he still makes plenty of each-way sense for those wanting a slightly safer angle. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Fenlander is the win play because he brings the strongest recent profile and looks the most solid option in a tightly packed sprint. Havana Blue is the each-way alternative given his pair of recent seconds and reliable level of form. Spring Bloom is the obvious danger after winning his last two, while Fiscal Policy also has the class to get involved if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havana Blue | 10/3 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Lil Brother | 33/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Aspull | 33/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Spring Bloom | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Fiscal Policy | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 4/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Fenlander | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Fifty Nifty | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Royal Accord | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| The Caltonian | 15/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Akabusi | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Moorestyle | Fifty Nifty |
| talkSPORT 2 | Spring Bloom |
| Jim Delahunt | The Caltonian |
19:47 – Rekorderlig Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: 7.1) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a compact but fairly competitive fillies’ handicap rather than a giveaway. Areti arrives on the back of a win and is the obvious starting point, but she is hardly thrown in off 79 and this is no penalty kick from a wide draw. Hilltop has the strongest recent body of form among the older mares and her mark of 80 makes plenty of sense in this grade, while Rogue Citation remains lightly raced enough to step forward again. Melodical is the interesting lurker after a break for a yard that can ready one, and Albeseeingyer has the figures to get involved if things fall right. In a seven-runner race where tactical pace and position will matter, it feels a slightly tricky puzzle rather than a race to steam into.
Top Selections
1. Hilltop – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Saffie Osborne | Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler | Form: 8-4134 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 66
Hilltop makes plenty of appeal in a race where solid, reliable handicap form may count for more than potential. Her recent sequence reads well enough, with a win followed by respectable efforts in defeat, and that Topspeed figure of 66 is the best in this field. From stall 4 she should get a sensible tow into things, and Saffie Osborne is well able to deliver one late if the pace is only even. She is exposed compared to a couple of these, but in this grade that is not a bad thing when the form is there to be trusted. Available at 11/4, she looks the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Melodical – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Murphy | Trainer: Ed Walker | Form: 435- | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 41
Melodical is the one at a fairer price who could easily outrun the market if returning in good order. She has only had three starts, so unlike a few of these there is still some room for improvement, and an opening mark of 78 does not scream harsh treatment. The draw in stall 1 could be helpful around here if Oisin Murphy can hold a handy position and make this a tactical test. Ed Walker’s runners are always worth a second look in these fillies’ handicaps, and 6/1 feels workable for a progressive sort taking on largely exposed opposition. She is not bombproof after the layoff, but she makes plenty of each-way sense.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Hilltop is the win play because she brings the most convincing recent handicap form and the best Topspeed figure into the race. For an each-way punt, Melodical appeals as the unexposed one who could improve past her mark on seasonal return. Areti is the obvious danger after winning last time, while Rogue Citation is another who would not need much progress to get seriously involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Areti | 2/1 | 7/4 | 2/1 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Rogue Citation | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Albeseeingyer | 6/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Lexington Express | 18/1 | 11/1 | 18/1 | 12/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Show Me Gold | 14/1 | 12/1 | 18/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Melodical | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 9/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Paddock | Areti |
20:22 – Aspall Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 5 | Going: 7.1) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This tiny three-runner handicap revolves around whether Lucky Hero can back up his latest win now tackling older opposition, and on the face of it he sets a solid standard. David O’Meara’s 3-year-old has the best rating in the field on 91, the strongest Topspeed figure of 80 and arrives after a form line of progressive efforts that suggests this trip is bringing out the best in him. Blue Noon is consistent enough and doesn’t look badly treated, while Shimmering Sands comes here chasing a hat-trick after two wins, but he has to concede plenty of weight and is now 7lb higher than for the first of those successes. In a race lacking depth, it looks more straightforward than tricky, with the favourite hard to knock.
Top Selections
1. Lucky Hero – 4/7 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: David O’Meara | Form: -10431 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 80
Lucky Hero looks the percentage call in a race where there are few hiding places. His latest win came after he’d already hinted more than once that a race like this was within reach, and that 91 mark gives him a clear edge on official figures. The Topspeed of 80 is also comfortably the best on offer here, which matters in a small field where tactical speed and the ability to quicken often decide things. Billy Loughnane is a strong booking for this sort of race and, while 4/7 is no giveaway, he’s hard to oppose if reproducing his latest effort. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only three runners, this is a win-only race and Lucky Hero is the obvious play despite the short price. Blue Noon is the one most likely to capitalise if the favourite underperforms, while Shimmering Sands has to defy top weight and a higher mark. Keep it simple: back Lucky Hero to win and move on.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimmering Sands | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Lucky Hero | 4/7 | 4/7 | 8/15 | 1/2 | 4/7 | 4/7 (Bet365) |
| Blue Noon | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Melissa Jones | Lucky Hero |
Newmarket Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albeseeingyer | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Havana Blue | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 42.86% |
| Spring Bloom | 20 | 5 | 25% | 50% |
| Fifty Nifty | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
| Fiscal Policy | 4 | 0 | 0% | 100% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oisin Murphy | 843 | 126 | 14.95% | 37.37% |
| James Doyle | 1221 | 181 | 14.82% | 39.07% |
| Harry Davies | 184 | 27 | 14.67% | 36.41% |
| Billy Loughnane | 213 | 31 | 14.55% | 34.27% |
| Saffie Osborne | 166 | 24 | 14.46% | 31.93% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Newmarket:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Appleby | 1258 | 357 | 28.38% | 53.02% |
| Steph Hollinshead | 39 | 8 | 20.51% | 46.15% |
| Oliver Cole | 15 | 3 | 20% | 46.67% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 514 | 82 | 15.95% | 38.72% |
| William Haggas | 477 | 69 | 14.47% | 33.33% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Newmarket racing tips for Friday 7th 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 7th August 2026 goes off at 17:27, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Newmarket today?
The going at Newmarket is reported as 7.1) (watering) (Good to firm (goingstick).
How many races are at Newmarket today?
There are 6 races on the card at Newmarket today, running from 17:27 through to 20:22.
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