Our Plumpton racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Tuesday 26th May 2026. The action gets underway at 17:37 and runs through to 20:39, with going reported as 7.0) (watering) (Good, good to soft in places on hurdle course (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Sea Invasion boasts a 80% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, Jack Andrews has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 5 rides, Nick Scholfield’s yard sends out runners with a 66.67% 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 Plumpton
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Plumpton over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Sporting Times | 13 | 7 | 53.85% | 84.62% |
| The Punt | Racing Post | 12 | 6 | 50% | 75% |
| West Country | Racing Post | 13 | 6 | 46.15% | 61.54% |
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 11 | 5 | 45.45% | 81.82% |
| Templegate | The Sun | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 50% |
17:37 – Kalm Club @ Hurlands Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 4 | Going: 7.0) (watering) (Good, good to soft in places on hurdle course (goingstick) | | jumps
This is only a three-runner maiden, but it is not completely straightforward. Anthony Honeyball supplies two of them in Kamille Au Kanada and Arfursgal, and the market clearly expects the former to come out on top after shaping with promise in both starts over hurdles. Nelson Gate brings the benefit of a mark of 104 and a recent third, so at least he arrives with a bit more established hurdle form, though that does also leave him looking slightly exposed. Arfursgal has shown ability as well, but on what we have seen so far he looks the stable second string. In a race lacking depth, the key question is whether Kamille Au Kanada has the latent improvement to settle it, and he very much looks the one they all have to beat.
Top Selections
1. Kamille Au Kanada – 4/5 with Bet365
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies | Trainer: Anthony Honeyball | Form: 42- | Rating: | Topspeed:
Kamille Au Kanada sets the standard on potential and is hard to oppose in a race of this shape. He improved from his debut fourth to finish second on his latest start, and that bare form already gives him a solid platform in a maiden as thin as this. Honeyball is more than capable of placing one to good effect at this sort of level, while Sam Twiston-Davies is an eye-catching booking in a tactical three-runner affair where positioning will matter. The move up to 2m4f could easily unlock a bit more, and at 4/5 he is short enough, but still the percentage call if he progresses as expected. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only three runners, this is strictly a win-only race and Kamille Au Kanada is the bet. He looks the most likely improver and has fewer questions to answer than his rivals. Nelson Gate is the obvious danger on his recent placed effort and official mark, while Arfursgal may improve for the Honeyball yard, but neither makes much appeal against the favourite in such a small field.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arfursgal | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Kamille Au Kanada | 4/5 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 4/5 | 4/5 (Bet365) |
| Nelson Gate | 15/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
18:09 – Bruce Hardwick T’bred Pub In Polegate Cond’nal Jockeys’ Training Series Handicap Hurdle (RE Finale)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 4 | Going: 7.0) (watering) (Good, good to soft in places on hurdle course (goingstick) | | jumps
This four-runner handicap doesn’t look deep, but it does revolve around a few solid bits of recent form and a clear weight structure. Goodwin heads the market for obvious reasons after signing off with a win and he’s the one they all have to beat despite giving lumps away all round. Diplomatic Ash has been knocking on the door without getting his head in front, while Motazzen has enough ability to get involved if bouncing back from a below-par reappearance. Everyonesgame is not dismissed entirely, but his recent profile lacks the same punch as the principals. In a race of this size, tactics will matter and there’s every chance the strongest stayer under pressure comes out on top. It’s not a great race, but it’s a fairly straightforward one.
Top Selections
1. Goodwin – 4/5 with Bet365
Jockey: Rian Corcoran | Trainer: Chris Gordon | Form: 20481- | Rating: 123 | Topspeed: 115
Goodwin is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious answer is still the right answer. He comes here off the back of a win, arrives with the best official mark in the field and his 115 Topspeed figure is right up there in the context of this race. Chris Gordon’s runner has a touch more substance to his recent profile than these rivals and, in a four-runner tactical affair, that matters. Giving weight away is never ideal at Plumpton, but he looks the one most likely to cope with different scenarios. At 4/5 he isn’t exactly hidden from the market, yet he still makes plenty of appeal because his form is simply the most convincing on offer. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only four runners, this is a straight win-bet race and Goodwin is the one to keep things simple with. He sets the form standard and has fewer questions to answer than the rest. Diplomatic Ash looks the main danger on consistency, while Motazzen could get involved if sharper for his latest run, but neither makes enough appeal to oppose the favourite outright.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 8/11 | 4/5 (Bet365) |
| Everyonesgame | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Diplomatic Ash | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Motazzen | 4/1 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
18:39 – Kalm Club @ Grange Festival Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 7.0) (watering) (Good, good to soft in places on hurdle course (goingstick) | | jumps
This four-runner handicap chase looks small in numbers but not entirely straightforward, with recent winners Seeyouinmydreams and Captain Cool bringing the strongest current form to the table. The former arrives off the back of a deserved success after a string of near-misses, while Captain Cool also got his head back in front and has the best topspeed figure in the field. Frere D’Armes is the class act on older form for Dan Skelton, but his recent record makes him hard to trust, and Lakefield Flyer has a bit to prove after a low-key reappearance. In a race lacking depth, it may come down to who is better suited by this sharp 2m and who jumps with the most fluency. It is not a deep contest, but it is a tactical little puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Captain Cool – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Scott | Trainer: Jennie Candlish | Form: 4U22-1 | Rating: 122 | Topspeed: 117
Captain Cool gets the vote in what looks the key piece of recent form. He had been knocking on the door before getting back to winning ways last time, and that sequence of 4U22-1 suggests a horse holding his level really well. His topspeed mark of 117 is the standout in this field, which matters in a race over this sharp trip where pace and clean jumping can put the others under pressure quickly. Jennie Candlish’s runner is still only six, so there could be a touch more to come, and 2/1 looks perfectly fair given he has fewer questions to answer than his rivals. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only four runners, this is a straight win-only play and Captain Cool is the one to side with. He brings the strongest speed figure and arrives in better nick than most. Seeyouinmydreams is the obvious danger after finally converting a run of seconds into a win, while Frere D’Armes has enough back-class to be respected if reviving.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeyouinmydreams | 11/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Captain Cool | 2/1 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Lakefield Flyer | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Farringdon | Captain Cool |
| Steve Mullington | Captain Cool |
19:09 – Kalm Club @ Plumpton Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 3f | Class 4 | Going: 7.0) (watering) (Good, good to soft in places on hurdle course (goingstick) | | jumps
This is only a four-runner affair, but it is not short on interest. Cher Monsieur heads the market and has the look of a progressive chaser after finishing second on his return, while Begin The Luck arrives in good heart and is usually reliable in these smaller-field handicaps. Bahtiyar is the highest-rated horse in the line-up and gets plenty of weight from the principals, so he is not one to dismiss lightly despite a couple of slightly underwhelming efforts. I Shut That D’Or has the best official mark after Bahtiyar and comes from a yard that can place one well, but he does need to build on a merely fair reappearance. It is a tight little race rather than a deep one, and tactical sharpness may decide it.
Top Selections
1. Cher Monsieur – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Conor O’Farrell | Trainer: Neil Mulholland | Form: 5412-2 | Rating: 109 | Topspeed: 100
Cher Monsieur looks the percentage call. He is a 6yo who still has a bit of upside over fences and his latest second suggested he has returned in good order after a break. That run reads well enough in the context of this race, and a mark of 109 looks workable given he already has a Topspeed figure of 100 on the page. In a field this small, I like siding with the horse who could still be progressing rather than one who may have shown most of his hand. At 13/8 with Bet365, he is not a giveaway price, but he still makes plenty of appeal as the one most likely to improve past these. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race like this. Cher Monsieur is the win bet and the one with the most persuasive profile in a small field where there is no each-way angle. Begin The Luck is the obvious danger if reproducing his latest effort, while Bahtiyar is interesting off bottom weight if the race gets tactical.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Begin The Luck | 9/4 | 11/5 | 11/5 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Cher Monsieur | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Bahtiyar | 4/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Stephen Darbyshire | Begin The Luck |
19:39 – Kalm Club @ Welborne Cafe Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 3m | Class 4 | Going: 7.0) (watering) (Good, good to soft in places on hurdle course (goingstick) | | jumps
This small-field 3m handicap doesn’t look deep, but it is competitive enough with four of the five clustered between 118 and 122. Earth King arrives on the back of a win and has the best Topspeed figure in the line-up, so there’s an obvious case for him despite top weight. Sea Invasion is another last-time-out winner and looks the most likely one to keep the selection honest, while Escapologist could easily leave his latest reappearance effort behind. Striking A Pose is not badly treated on his best form either, especially with a lighter weight, but he does need to prove he can string good runs together. In truth, this isn’t a strong race for the grade, but it’s still a mildly tricky little puzzle because there are no complete no-hopers.
Top Selections
1. Earth King – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Conor O’Farrell | Trainer: Neil Mulholland | Form: 1654-1 | Rating: 122 | Topspeed: 117
Earth King gets the nod because he comes here in winning form and, crucially, his figures stack up best in this field. That Topspeed mark of 117 is comfortably the strongest on offer, and in a five-runner race where there may not be much room for hiding, proven ability to sustain it over a staying trip counts for plenty. He has to shoulder 168lb, which is never ideal around Plumpton, but this doesn’t look an especially deep Class 4 and Mulholland’s veteran still appears to have enough enthusiasm for the job. At 3/1 with Bet365, he makes more appeal than some shorter-priced rivals. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only five runners, this is a straight win-bet race and Earth King is the one to side with. His latest success and clear Topspeed edge make him the percentage call. Sea Invasion looks the obvious danger after winning last time, while Escapologist is respected if sharper for his recent return, but neither is quite enough to sway me from the selection.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth King | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Escapologist | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Jubilant | 11/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 4/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Sea Invasion | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Striking A Pose | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
20:09 – Kalm Club – Everyone Welcome Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 1m 7f | Class 5 | Going: 7.0) (watering) (Good, good to soft in places on hurdle course (goingstick) | | jumps
This is only a five-runner handicap but it is not a bad little contest for the grade, with a tight cluster of ratings at the top and very little margin for error. Goodwin Face sets the standard on figures and has the profile of one who should be winning a race like this sooner rather than later, while Yasmina arrives in decent nick after getting off the mark before signing off with a solid second. Reteti is another with a place squeak on recent evidence and Alibey has a touch of upside as the only 4yo in the main group, though he does need to show he can finish the job. Callero looks up against it on what he has achieved so far. In a race lacking depth, class and consistency may decide it.
Top Selections
1. Goodwin Face – 11/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Cannon | Trainer: Chris Gordon | Form: 73/22- | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 99
Goodwin Face is hard to get away from in a race where the obvious answer may well be the right one. He has twice filled the runner-up spot on his last two starts, returns with the joint-best recent Topspeed and is actually the highest-rated horse in the line-up despite carrying less weight than Yasmina and Reteti. That is a useful combination in a small-field Plumpton handicap where tactical speed matters. Chris Gordon’s runners around here always command respect and Tom Cannon is an eye-catching booking for this sort of assignment. At 11/8 he is hardly hidden from the market, but he still looks the likeliest winner if returning in the same heart. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Goodwin Face is the win bet and there is no each-way angle worth forcing with only two places on offer. Yasmina looks the most obvious danger after her progressive end to last season, while Alibey is respected if building again on his latest second, but the percentage call is to side with the classier favourite.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmina | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Betfair) |
| Reteti | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Goodwin Face | 11/8 | 11/10 | 6/5 | 6/5 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Alibey | 9/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Callero | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
20:39 – Ladies Day At Season Opener Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 1f | Class 5 | Going: 7.0) (watering) (Good, good to soft in places on hurdle course (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly thin bumper on paper and, bluntly, it revolves around Getmyfriend. Dan Skelton’s 5yo already has the best piece of form in the race after getting off the mark and his figures tower over these. Scotto is the obvious unknown, with James Owen capable of readying one first time, while Padel Whacker has experience and receives weight as a 4yo, which gives him a squeak of making the favourite work. River Ore shaped with some promise when fourth and could step forward, but he may still need more than that to trouble the market leader. The two Karen Jewell runners, Parish Girl and Zandahar, are complete guesswork. It’s not a deep race, but sorting out the one to chase home the favourite is the trickier part.
Top Selections
1. Getmyfriend – 8/13 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 3-1 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 78
He is the one with substance in the book. After shaping nicely on debut when third, he took the expected step forward to win and that form already sets a clear standard in a race where several rivals are either unraced or have shown only modest ability. A mark of 111 and topspeed figure of 78 make him stand out in this field, and Harry Skelton is exactly the man you want aboard in a race likely to be decided by professionalism as much as raw talent. At 8/13 he is no giveaway, but he is very hard to oppose and should simply prove too solid for these. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Scotto – 5/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jonathan Burke | Trainer: James Owen | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
With so little depth behind the favourite, the each-way angle is about upside rather than established bumper form, and Scotto makes most appeal on that front. James Owen has done well with this type and Jonathan Burke is a notably eye-catching booking for Plumpton, suggesting this one is expected to know his job. The market has him clear second-favourite and, in a race lacking proven alternatives outside Getmyfriend, that looks significant. At 5/1 with Paddy Power, he doesn’t need to be a star to hit the frame and he may well be the one with enough latent ability to pick up the pieces if the favourite is merely workmanlike rather than spectacular. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Getmyfriend is the win bet and looks the one solid piece in a weak puzzle. For an each-way punt, Scotto appeals most as the unexposed alternative in a six-runner field with two places on offer. Padel Whacker is the main danger to that place angle if improving from his debut.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getmyfriend | 8/13 | 8/15 | 8/15 | 8/15 | 8/13 (Bet365) |
| River Ore | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Scotto | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Padel Whacker | 4/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Parish Girl | 40/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Zandahar | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Getmyfriend |
Plumpton Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Invasion | 5 | 4 | 80% | 60% |
| Goodwin | 4 | 3 | 75% | 100% |
| I Shut That D’Or | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 100% |
| Yasmina | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Reteti | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Andrews | 5 | 2 | 40% | 40% |
| Jonathan Burke | 33 | 11 | 33.33% | 63.64% |
| Paddy Hanlon | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 28.57% |
| Chad Bament | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 45.45% |
| Rob Hargreaves | 18 | 4 | 22.22% | 44.44% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Plumpton:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Scholfield | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Daisy Hitchins | 5 | 2 | 40% | 80% |
| Jennie Candlish | 13 | 4 | 30.77% | 38.46% |
| James Owen | 44 | 11 | 25% | 43.18% |
| Joe Tizzard | 92 | 21 | 22.83% | 46.74% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Plumpton racing tips for Tuesday 26th May 2026. We’ve covered all 7 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 Plumpton today?
The first race at Plumpton on Tuesday 26th May 2026 goes off at 17:37, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Plumpton today?
The going at Plumpton is reported as 7.0) (watering) (Good, good to soft in places on hurdle course (goingstick).
How many races are at Plumpton today?
There are 7 races on the card at Plumpton today, running from 17:37 through to 20:39.
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