Our Nottingham racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Friday 17th July 2026. The action gets underway at 14:22 and runs through to 17:10, with going reported as 6.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Rinky Tinky Tinky boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Jack Doughty has been in fine form here with 6 wins from 26 rides, Charlie Pike’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% 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 Nottingham
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Nottingham over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | Daily Telegraph | 13 | 4 | 30.77% | 61.54% |
| Andrew Mount | Racing and Football Outlook | 12 | 3 | 25% | 66.67% |
| sportinglife.com | sportinglife.com | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 69.23% |
| The Guardian | The Guardian | 10 | 2 | 20% | 40% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 36.36% |
14:22 – British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes (Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 4 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This small-field novice revolves around the obvious pair, with Hauteluce and Guesstimate bringing the strongest form and the best ratings into it. Ed Walker’s filly arrives on the back of a win and still looks open to improvement over this 1m2f, while William Haggas’s Guesstimate has been busy in stronger company and sets the standard on official figures. Behind them, Celestial Cen has shown enough to think she can be competitive for minor money, but the other two need to step forward plenty. In truth, it’s not a deep race for the grade, and in a five-runner affair tactical pace and who settles best over this trip may prove just as important as raw ability.
Top Selections
1. Hauteluce – 1/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ashley Lewis | Trainer: Ed Walker | Form: 5-1 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed:
Hauteluce gets the vote because she looks the one with the most straightforward upside. That last-time-out win was exactly what you want to see from a lightly raced filly: she learned from her debut, got the job done, and now steps up in trip with the promise of more to come. She doesn’t match Guesstimate on official rating, but Walker’s runners often progress sharply once they’ve got their head in front and this restricted novice is hardly stacked with depth. At even money she is no giveaway, but she still makes most appeal as the likeliest improver in the field and the one most likely to take control if this turns tactical. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only five runners, this is a win-only race from a punting perspective and Hauteluce is the percentage call. She looks the progressive one, whereas Guesstimate is the clear danger on proven figures and experience. If you’re playing the race, keep it simple: back Hauteluce to win and leave the rest alone.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hauteluce | 1/1 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 1/1 (Bet365) |
| Celestial Cen | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Guesstimate | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Betfair) |
| Sax Avoidance | 16/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Sweet Horizon | 12/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
14:52 – EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a small-field maiden in which the market may have told the story already. Tawakal is a very short-priced newcomer for Simon & Ed Crisford and, in a race lacking depth, that makes plenty of sense. Gold Reef City has the best piece of exposed form after one run and should know much more this time for Ralph Beckett, while Supreme Star and Whiskey Galore were both beaten on debut and need sizeable improvement. Halloween Jack is another debutant and could easily be the one to give the favourite most to think about if tuned up first time. Even so, with only five runners and no obvious standout among the exposed horses, this feels more like a race to keep simple than a clever puzzle to overwork.
Top Selections
1. Tawakal – 1/2 with Bet365
Jockey: James Doyle | Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
At odds-on you are not being handed any gifts, but Tawakal is still hard to oppose in this company. The Crisford yard is more than capable of readying a sharp 2yo first time out and the booking of James Doyle only adds to the confidence behind him. This is not a maiden packed with compelling form; Gold Reef City sets the exposed standard but did only manage seventh on debut, and the others have either shown little or are also starting from scratch. In a five-runner race where class and professionalism can decide everything quickly, Tawakal looks the one most likely to have both. Available at 1/2, he is the straightforward win play.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Tawakal is the win bet and the only sensible selection in a five-runner race. There is no each-way angle in a field this small. Gold Reef City looks the obvious danger on experience, while Halloween Jack is the possible fly in the ointment if the market speaks positively on debut.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Reef City | 10/3 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Halloween Jack | 11/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Supreme Star | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Tawakal | 1/2 | 1/3 | 4/11 | 1/3 | 1/2 (Bet365) |
| Whiskey Galore | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Newmarket | Tawakal |
15:27 – When You Wish Upon A Star Race Handicap
Race Details: 2m 1f | Class 5 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This five-runner staying handicap doesn’t look deep, but it does revolve around a couple with solid enough claims. Merrijig brings the most reliable recent Flat form after a close second last time, while Al Sayah is the interesting one back from an absence and could easily prove better than this level if returning in the same mood. Regally Blonde is another with a squeak on the figures and gets in light, but she has been finding one or two too good rather than looking ahead of the assessor. Simiyann has bits of old form that make him dangerous, though his recent efforts haven’t exactly screamed imminent winner. Oceanides looks badly up against it. In a small field where tactics may matter, class and stamina should tell.
Top Selections
1. Merrijig – 15/8 with Betfair
Jockey: Jason Watson | Trainer: John Berry | Form: 71-632 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 69
Merrijig looks the percentage call in a race that may not take much winning. He arrives in better nick than most after figures of 6 and 3 before a narrow defeat last time, and that latest second suggests he’s ready to cash in off this mark of 74. His Topspeed figure of 69 is the best on offer among those with published ratings, and in a tactical five-runner that recent sharpness could be crucial. John Berry’s veteran isn’t especially flashy, but he stays, he’s straightforward, and Jason Watson is a positive booking in a race where positioning will matter. At 15/8, he’s not a giveaway, but he still makes most appeal.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race like this: Merrijig is the win bet. With only five runners, there’s no each-way angle worth forcing. Al Sayah is the obvious danger if returning fully tuned after time off, while Regally Blonde is respected on her low weight and fair latest effort, but Merrijig brings the strongest recent profile and is the solid play.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Sayah | 13/8 | 5/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Merrijig | 7/4 | 15/8 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 15/8 (Betfair) |
| Simiyann | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Regally Blonde | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Oceanides | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Farringdon | Regally Blonde |
16:02 – XMA Wish Race “Confined” Handicap (For Horses Who Have Not Won More Than One Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This doesn’t look a deep Class 5, but it is the sort of sprint where small margins will matter. With Ballybunion a non-runner, the focus falls on a handful of three-year-olds who have already shown enough to win a race like this. Slot arrives on the back of a solid second and sets a fair standard, while Robert Anstruther shaped better than the bare result when third last time and still looks to have a bit more to offer. Rousham is respected after getting his head in front two starts ago, but his profile is a little patchier, and Night Mission has become harder to trust after a few underwhelming efforts. In a race lacking a standout, current wellbeing and a workable mark could be the deciding factors.
Top Selections
1. Robert Anstruther – 3/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Joanna Mason | Trainer: Henry Candy | Form: 7-4773 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 70
Robert Anstruther gets the nod because he looks to be coming to the boil at the right time. His latest third was a step back in the right direction and that Topspeed figure of 70 is one of the better numbers in the field. Henry Candy’s runners often improve with racing rather than arriving fully tuned first time, and this one now looks ready to strike from a mark of 76. Joanna Mason is a positive booking for a race that could get tactical, and the 3/1 on offer makes plenty of appeal in a contest where some of the market rivals have questions to answer. He holds strong claims.
Bet: WIN
2. Liquid Cooled – 11/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Andrew Mullen | Trainer: Ben Haslam | Form: 70-143 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 68
Liquid Cooled makes plenty of each-way sense at the prices. He has been generally progressive this season, winning two starts back before backing that up with a respectable third, and he gets in here with just 118 to carry, which is a notable edge in a race full of similarly matched three-year-olds. His figures say he’s not far off the principals, and the 68 Topspeed mark keeps him firmly in the conversation. Andrew Mullen should be able to keep him handy from stall 4, and at 11/1 he looks the value play if the principals underperform or this turns into more of a scrap than a straightforward sprint.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Robert Anstruther is the straight win play, as he looks the one with the strongest blend of recent promise and a fair mark. For an each-way punt, Liquid Cooled stands out at double-figure odds with a light weight and solid enough recent form. Slot is the obvious danger after his latest second, while Rousham also has to be respected if building on his recent win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Mission | 7/2 | 7/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Slot | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Whizzy Dizzy | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Robert Anstruther | 9/4 | 13/8 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Black Missile | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Rousham | 11/2 | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Liquid Cooled | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
16:40 – PKF Wish Race Classified Stakes
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is the sort of low-grade 5f classified where early speed, a clean break and a bit of tactical luck can matter more than raw ability. Sir Benedict and Washington Heir bring the most solid recent profiles, while Jackie Brown has been knocking on the door and is not easily dismissed if getting the race run to suit. Ganthorpe and Baileys Ontherocks get weight as the 3yos, which gives them a squeak in a race lacking depth, but neither arrives with the same level of reliability as the principals. Desert Master is another with bits of placed form, though he keeps finding one or two too sharp. It is not a strong contest by any means, but it is competitive enough, and siding with proven recent consistency looks the percentage call.
Top Selections
1. Sir Benedict – 10/3 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Andrew Mullen | Trainer: Ben Haslam | Form: 254346 | Rating: 58 | Topspeed: 52
Sir Benedict is hardly bombproof at the age of eight, but he is the one arriving with the steadiest body of sprint form and that counts for plenty in a race of this nature. His recent sequence suggests he keeps turning up and running his race, and a mark of 58 puts him right near the top on official figures without being harsh in a classified. The latest sixth does not worry me too much because he had been running well beforehand, and this looks a very workable level. Andrew Mullen knows how to deliver these exposed sprinters late, and 10/3 is fair rather than fancy. He holds the strongest win claims.
Bet: WIN
2. Jackie Brown – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Davies | Trainer: Adrian Wintle | Form: 3-6953 | Rating: 57 | Topspeed: 36
Jackie Brown looks the value play if you want something against the favourite. That latest third was a step back in the right direction and, in a race where plenty have had chances and failed to take them, recent encouragement is worth latching on to. He is another sitting high enough in the weights on figures to be very competitive in this grade, and Harry Davies is a positive booking in a sharp 5f where timing is everything. At 5/1, he makes plenty of appeal as an each-way punt because he does not need to improve much at all to hit the frame, and a repeat of that last run would put him firmly in the mix.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sir Benedict is the straightforward win play given his consistent recent profile and solid rating for this level. Jackie Brown makes more appeal as the each-way alternative at a backable price after his latest third. Washington Heir is the obvious danger if backing up his recent good run, while Desert Master could nick a place if the race falls apart late.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiphon | 11/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Captain Kinsella | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Desert Master | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Jackie Brown | 5/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Rinky Tinky Tinky | 12/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Sir Benedict | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Paddy Power) |
| Washington Heir | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Baileys Ontherocks | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Ganthorpe | 15/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Tipman Tips | Sir Benedict |
17:10 – Arthur Johnson & Sons Wish Race “Confined” Handicap (For Horses Which Have Not Won A Race In 2026)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 6 | Going: 6.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is hardly a deep Class 6, but it does look a slightly awkward little finale rather than a penalty kick. Goldie Trickett heads the market and has the right sort of profile for a race like this, having been competitive without quite getting her head in front, while Finally Escaped has been knocking around in similar company and won’t need to improve much to play a major hand. Revich is the old boy of the field but he’s been running respectably often enough to make his presence felt again, and Token Love isn’t entirely out of it if building on a fair return. The three-year-olds Brouhaha and Nicolai receive weight, though both still have something to prove. In a six-runner race, tactical positioning and who settles best over this trip may decide it.
Top Selections
1. Goldie Trickett – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Callum Hutchinson | Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam | Form: 5-3584 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 48
Goldie Trickett is the one I’d want on side in a race lacking much depth. She brings the highest rating in the field and her recent form reads better than it first appears, with that sequence of 3, 5, 8, 4 suggesting she has been holding her own without getting many favours. This is not a race packed with improvers and dropping into a small-field Class 6 gives her a very obvious chance to finally cash in. Jane Chapple-Hyam’s runner should get a sensible ride from Callum Hutchinson, and at 13/8 she looks short enough but still fair in a race where the standard is modest. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Revich – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Davies | Trainer: Adrian Wintle | Form: 646634 | Rating: 67 | Topspeed: 61
Revich is a ten-year-old now, so nobody is pretending he’s especially well treated or open to a leap forward, but he does bring a level of reliability that counts for plenty in a race like this. His recent figures show he’s been thereabouts without winning, and that latest fourth was perfectly respectable in the context of this grade. He also owns the best Topspeed figure in the line-up, which makes him interesting if this turns into a proper test from some way out. Harry Davies is a positive booking and 5/1 feels a workable each-way sort of price in a six-runner race where several rivals have bigger questions to answer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Goldie Trickett is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet, simply because she sets the clearest form standard in a weak finale. Revich is the each-way alternative at the bigger price, especially if you want a solid, battle-hardened type to nick a place. Finally Escaped is the obvious danger if reproducing one of his better recent efforts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldie Trickett | 13/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Token Love | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
| Revich | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Finally Escaped | 10/3 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Brouhaha | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Nicolai | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
Nottingham Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rinky Tinky Tinky | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Regally Blonde | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Antiphon | 4 | 0 | 0% | 25% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Doughty | 26 | 6 | 23.08% | 34.62% |
| James Doyle | 266 | 58 | 21.8% | 45.49% |
| Aiden Brookes | 26 | 4 | 15.38% | 38.46% |
| Jason Watson | 79 | 12 | 15.19% | 37.97% |
| Rhys Clutterbuck | 28 | 4 | 14.29% | 28.57% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Nottingham:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Pike | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Ben Case | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Ralph Beckett | 114 | 26 | 22.81% | 42.11% |
| William Haggas | 109 | 22 | 20.18% | 49.54% |
| Ed Walker | 142 | 22 | 15.49% | 33.1% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Nottingham racing tips for Friday 17th 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 Nottingham today?
The first race at Nottingham on Friday 17th July 2026 goes off at 14:22, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Nottingham today?
The going at Nottingham is reported as 6.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Nottingham today?
There are 6 races on the card at Nottingham today, running from 14:22 through to 17:10.
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