Our Sedgefield racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 28th August 2026. The action gets underway at 16:25 and runs through to 19:50, with going reported as 7.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Thank You Blue boasts a 60% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, James Bowen has been in fine form here with 10 wins from 30 rides, Charlie Longsdon’s yard sends out runners with a 29.63% 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 Sedgefield
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Sedgefield over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Sporting Times | 10 | 3 | 30% | 100% |
| The North | Racing Post | 12 | 3 | 25% | 75% |
| Steve Mullington | William Hill Racing | 11 | 1 | 9.09% | 63.64% |
16:25 – Darlington RA & Ellie Wake Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 3f | Class 4 | Going: 7.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly straightforward novice on paper, even if there are eight runners. The market has understandably latched on to Genealogy and Datstheholyallofit, and it is hard to make a convincing case that the winner comes from outside that pair unless one of them underperforms. Genealogy arrives off a breakthrough success and sets the standard on official figures, while Datstheholyallofit has been admirably consistent and gets plenty of weight. Behind them, Tracker Issue is the one with a bit of upside if improving from two educational runs, but several others have shown little or nothing over hurdles so far. It is not a deep novice by any means, and the race should be decided by whether class and substance outweigh the weight concession.
Top Selections
1. Genealogy – 11/10 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Kimber | Trainer: Faye Bramley | Form: 825-21 | Rating: 121 | Topspeed: 97
Genealogy is the percentage call. He comes here on the back of a deserved win, his form has a solid look in the context of this race, and a mark of 121 leaves him clear at the head of the ratings. For a 4yo in a novice hurdle, he has already shown a fair bit more than most of these, and the fact he has backed up earlier promise with a recent success matters. Harry Kimber gets on well with these uncomplicated types, and if Genealogy runs to that latest level, the rest may simply be playing for places. At around 11/10, he is not wildly generous, but he still looks the likeliest winner. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. Tracker Issue – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Mania | Trainer: Adam Nicol | Form: 66 | Rating: 117 | Topspeed: 78
For an each-way angle, Tracker Issue makes more appeal than the obvious second favourite at the prices. He has only had two runs and, while sixth on both occasions does not jump off the page, those were the sort of quiet starts that can leave plenty to work with. A rating of 117 suggests he is not miles behind the principals on raw ability, and this extra yardage could bring improvement from a 4yo still learning the job. Ryan Mania is a positive booking in a race where experience in the saddle counts for plenty around Sedgefield. At 11/1, he looks the value each-way punt if one of the front two blinks. Bet type: EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Genealogy is the win play because he brings the strongest recent form and the best rating to an ordinary novice. For those looking beyond the head of the market, Tracker Issue is the each-way option at double-figure odds and could improve enough to nick a place. Datstheholyallofit is the obvious danger, especially with that weight pull, but the price is a bit tight in a match-up with Genealogy.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genealogy | 11/10 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 10/11 | 11/10 (Bet365) |
| Cadillac Ranch | 66/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Credit Union | 50/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Rock Armour | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Tracker Issue | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Datstheholyallofit | 10/11 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 | 11/10 (Betfair) |
| Orestina | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Sweet Cicely | 66/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
17:00 – Newts Rocket To The Top Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | Class 5 | Going: 7.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 5 novice handicap hurdle rather than a deep one, and that usually means the race can turn on who is still improving rather than who has achieved the most so far. Littletown Lad and Yanka Blue dominate the market for good reason after recent placed efforts, with the former arriving off a solid second and the latter knocking on the door with back-to-back runner-up finishes. Character Testing has been running respectably without quite finishing the job, while Daaris is interesting after an absence if retaining ability. A few others, such as Return With Gold, have bits of novice promise but still need to prove they can deliver in a proper scrap. In truth, it is a winnable race and not one packed with lurking quality.
Top Selections
1. Littletown Lad – 5/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Jonathan England | Trainer: Sam England | Form: 6-87U2 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 73
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where very few arrive with convincing upward momentum. That latest second was his best piece of form for a while and suggested the drop into this sort of company is starting to work in his favour. Off a mark of 96, he does not need to find masses, and the England yard knows exactly how to place one around northern jumping tracks like this. He is also getting plenty of weight from some of the more exposed types at the top of the handicap. At 5/2, he is not a giveaway, but he is the one with the cleanest, most recent argument. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Daaris – 10/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Lee Edwards | Trainer: Kevin & Lauren Frost | Form: 73334/ | Rating: | Topspeed:
There is obvious risk here because he has been off the track, but this is not the strongest race and his old hurdle form gives him a squeak at rewarding each-way support. He had been running with credit before the break, regularly hitting the frame without quite getting his head in front, and that level of consistency could be useful in a race full of dubious finishers. The concern is fitness after the layoff and the fact he has to shoulder plenty of weight, but the upside is that 10/1 looks a fair price in a contest lacking depth. If he is ready enough, he can easily outrun those odds. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Littletown Lad is the straight win play after shaping like a horse ready to capitalise in this grade. For an each-way alternative, Daaris makes more appeal than several shorter ones because his older form is solid enough for this level if he returns in decent nick. Yanka Blue is the obvious danger after two seconds, while Character Testing is another with place claims but is becoming expensive to follow.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daaris | 8/1 | 6/1 | 10/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Character Testing | 11/2 | 9/2 | 8/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Expert Analysis | 17/2 | 9/1 | 13/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Hijo De La Luna | 40/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Return With Gold | 7/1 | 13/2 | 20/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Yanka Blue | 10/3 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Littletown Lad | 9/4 | 5/2 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 5/2 (Betfair) |
| Breaking Ground | 16/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| Red Trail | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Scopic | 28/1 | 16/1 | 9/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Steve Mullington | Littletown Lad |
17:32 – Bodhi Solutions Handicap Chase (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier)
Race Details: 2m 3f | Class 5 | Going: 7.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a workable little Class 5 rather than a deep one, but there are plenty with bits of form that give them a squeak. Delpotro and Thank You Blue arrive on the back of solid placed efforts and set a fair standard, while Fiskardo is the unexposed one over fences and could easily have more to come than most of these older handicappers. Wudya has been a bit frustrating, Tom Creen is capable on his day but hardly bombproof, and the lower-weight pair Clean Getaway and Huit Reflets are the sort who can nick a place if the race gets messy. Around Sedgefield, accurate jumping and track position count for plenty, and this may well be decided by which of the market principals copes best with the sharper test on decent ground.
Top Selections
1. Fiskardo – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Fenelon | Trainer: Mickey Bowen | Form: 1-2344 | Rating: | Topspeed:
Fiskardo appeals as the one with a bit more upside than the exposed handicappers around him. That sequence of 1-2344 tells you he has been holding his form well enough, and for a 6yo in a race like this that counts for plenty. He has not been finishing the job lately, but he has been running to a consistent level and this doesn’t look an especially punishing contest. At around 4/1 with Bet365, he makes more appeal than some of the more obvious rivals because there is still a sense he can step forward again if his jumping sharpens up at the right time. Bet: WIN
2. Huit Reflets – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jamie Hamilton | Trainer: Mark Walford | Form: 25-942 | Rating: 112 | Topspeed: 104
Huit Reflets looks the each-way value from the foot of the weights after a respectable second last time. He is a 9yo, so there are no great secrets with him, but he has slipped into the sort of mark from which he can be very competitive in this grade, and his recent figures suggest he is knocking on the door rather than regressing. Jamie Hamilton knows exactly how to ride these Sedgefield chases and this one should get a handy tow into the race off 149. With 13/2 available through Bet365, he looks a sensible each-way punt in a race where a few of the principals are easier to question than the betting implies. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Fiskardo is the win play because he is the one open to more progress and this isn’t a daunting Class 5. Huit Reflets makes plenty of appeal as the each-way alternative off a handy weight after his latest second. Delpotro is the obvious danger if reproducing his recent level, while Thank You Blue is another with solid place claims in a race where consistency may count for more than brilliance.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delpotro | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
| Thank You Blue | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Fiskardo | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Wherearethejudges | 28/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Wudya | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Tom Creen | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Clean Getaway | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Huit Reflets | 13/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Applejack Poet | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
18:05 – Warm-Flo Hot To Trot Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 7.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a tidy little six-runner handicap rather than a deep one, but it is still competitive enough with several arriving in decent nick. Machete Beach sets the standard on recent consistency and is easy to like after a solid second last time, while Saint Polo is the obvious danger now chasing a hat-trick after back-to-back wins. Fine Point is another unexposed 5yo who could easily have more to offer if bouncing back from his latest mishap, and Jolie Coeur Allen is weighted to get involved if building on his recent runner-up effort. Scots Poet is respected on figures, too, but this may just come down to which of the younger legs improves again over this sharp 2m. Tricky enough, but not impossible to unravel.
Top Selections
1. Machete Beach – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Gavin Sheehan | Trainer: Jamie Snowden | Form: 3-1132 | Rating: 110 | Topspeed: 89
Machete Beach has the profile of the safest play in the race. He has won twice in his last four starts, arrives off another sound placed effort, and his form figures suggest he is holding his level really well rather than fluking one big run. A mark of 110 still looks workable for a 5yo who may not have stopped progressing yet, and the Snowden-Sheehan combination is always worth noting in races of this type. In a small field on decent ground over 2m, he should get every chance to travel and use that consistency late on. At 2/1, he is no giveaway, but he still looks the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Fine Point – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Mania | Trainer: Adam Nicol | Form: 43-13U | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 96
Fine Point is the one who appeals most as the value play if you want to take on the front pair. He is another 5yo with scope, his earlier win reads well enough in this company, and his latest run is easy enough to forgive after the unseat. Before that, he had been shaping like a horse still learning the job and moving the right way. His rating of 111 puts him right in the mix, and a Topspeed of 96 says he has the gears for a race like this. Available at 9/2, he makes more appeal than some of the exposed older rivals as the each-way alternative in a compact field.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Machete Beach is the win play for me, simply because he brings the most reliable recent handicap hurdle form and looks hard to oppose if running to his mark. Fine Point is the each-way punt at the bigger price, with age and potential on his side. Saint Polo is the obvious danger after two wins, while Jolie Coeur Allen has enough ability to nick a place if the principals underperform.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machete Beach | 2/1 | 6/4 | 7/4 | 13/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Glory And Honour | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Saint Polo | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Betfair) |
| Jolie Coeur Allen | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Scots Poet | 6/1 | 15/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Fine Point | 9/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
18:40 – Bodhi Bespoke Handicap Chase (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier)
Race Details: 3m 2f | Class 5 | Going: 7.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a tight little staying handicap chase rather than a deep one, with only seven runners and plenty of these arriving with something to prove. Jeteye is the obvious starting point after winning last time and he brings the best recent profile among the principals, while Jo Arengeot Bey AA is lurking on a tempting mark and should appreciate this sort of test. Getaway Vic has been knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front, and that makes him reliable but not bombproof under top weight. Uncle Al is interesting off a low weight if building on his latest third, but overall this feels like a race where current rhythm and jumping fluency will matter more than raw ability. Tricky enough, but not impossible to unpick.
Top Selections
1. Jeteye – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jonathan England | Trainer: Sam England | Form: 6-1431 | Rating: 112 | Topspeed: 93
Jeteye makes the most appeal because he arrives in proper order and comes here off the back of a deserved success. That 6-1431 sequence tells its own story: he has been running his race consistently and the latest win suggests everything has clicked at the right time. A mark of 112 asks a fair question in this grade, but not an impossible one, and he still looks one of the more solid stayers in the line-up. Sam England’s horses are often well placed in this sort of event and Jonathan England knows exactly how to ride this track. At 5/2 he is not wildly generous, but he is the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Jo Arengeot Bey AA – 7/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Gavin Sheehan | Trainer: Donald McCain | Form: 46-1P2 | Rating: 113 | Topspeed: 100
Jo Arengeot Bey AA looks the each-way angle in a race where a few of these have holes in them. His profile is slightly mixed, but there is enough substance there: he won earlier in the campaign, then bounced back from a poor run with a second, which is usually the sign of a horse still in decent heart. He is effectively on the same low weight as Uncle Al despite having the highest rating in the field, and that catches the eye straight away. Gavin Sheehan is a positive booking and Donald McCain’s runners at this level always command respect. Around 7/2, he makes plenty of appeal as the one most likely to chase the favourite home, and possibly do better.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Jeteye is the win play because he has the clearest recent form and looks the most trustworthy option in a race lacking depth. Jo Arengeot Bey AA is the each-way punt, with his rating and latest rebound making him very solid for the frame. Getaway Vic is the obvious danger if coping with top weight, while Uncle Al has enough ability to nick a place if the race gets messy.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getaway Vic | 10/3 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Maggies Boy | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 15/2 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Jeteye | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| You Did | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Uncle Al | 13/2 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/2 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Jo Arengeot Bey AA | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
| Croagh Patrick | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
19:15 – MW Civils & Groundworks Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 3f | Class 5 | Going: 7.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 5 handicap on paper, but it is not short of angles. William Yeats and Aimeric head the market for good reason, both arriving with solid enough profiles for this level, while Lillistar is dangerously well treated if returning in the same shape after a break. Makinbecon has the recent winning habit that counts for plenty in races like this, and Indian Sunbird has bits of form that give him an each-way squeak if things fall right. The key to it may simply be who travels best on this sounder surface at Sedgefield, because a few of these have become expensive to follow. It is not a deep race, but it is a mildly tricky one, with the likely answer coming from the more reliable end of the market.
Top Selections
1. William Yeats – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Jonathan England | Trainer: Sam England | Form: 15633- | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 72
William Yeats makes plenty of appeal in a race where several arrive with something to prove. He signed off last season with back-to-back thirds, and that level of consistency is often enough to win a contest of this nature around Sedgefield. As a 5yo, he still has more scope than a lot of these exposed rivals, and an opening mark of 102 does not look beyond him judged on what he showed in novice company. Sam England’s yard knows the local scene inside out, and Jonathan England is a positive booking for a horse who should be ridden to use his stamina. At 10/3, he looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Lillistar – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Brian Hughes | Trainer: Micky Hammond | Form: 42FP5- | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 83
Lillistar is the one I would want on side each-way because there is enough ability in the profile to think this mark can be exploited. The form figures are untidy, no question, but she was runner-up off a similar level and her best efforts stack up perfectly well in this company. Carrying just 151, she gets a handy pull at the weights from the principals, and the booking of Brian Hughes catches the eye in a race lacking many solid options. If she comes back ready after the break, this sharper, sounder track could suit better than some of the deeper winter assignments she faced. At 9/2, she looks the value alternative to the obvious pair. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
William Yeats is the main play and makes most appeal as the win bet, chiefly because he brings the most dependable recent profile for a race of this standard. Lillistar is the each-way option off a low weight with Hughes booked, and she could easily outrun her patchy form figures. Aimeric is the obvious danger, while Makinbecon also enters the reckoning if building on his earlier wins.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aimeric | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Socks Off | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| American Empire | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Indian Sunbird | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| William Yeats | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Lipstick Traces | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Pepite De Saphir | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Top Flight Century | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Makinbecon | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Lillistar | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
19:50 – Bodhi Creative Mares’ Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 7.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly interesting mares’ bumper rather than a deep one, with the market understandably focusing on the two with solid racecourse evidence. Reverse Charge comes from the Jamie Snowden yard and is the obvious talking horse on debut, but she meets a couple who have already shown they can do it under pressure. You Be Lucky Jean made a winning start and sets the standard on bare form, while Megatothemax shaped with plenty of promise when third and has the figures to suggest she can step forward. Of the newcomers, Cumnock and Grey Day are worth monitoring in the betting, but this still feels like a race where proven bumper ability may count for plenty. Tricky enough, but not impossible to narrow down.
Top Selections
1. You Be Lucky Jean – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Quinlan | Trainer: Micky Hammond | Form: 1 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 75
A winning debut always carries weight in a race like this and You Be Lucky Jean is the one with the most solid piece of form on the page. Hammond does well enough with these types around the northern circuit and Sean Quinlan is exactly the sort you want aboard in a Sedgefield bumper, particularly if tactical speed becomes important on this sounder surface. She doesn’t need to improve a huge amount to take this and, with the favourite untested on the track, 10/3 looks fair rather than flashy. In a race where several are asked to prove themselves, she’s already done it. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Megatothemax – 11/2 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Lee Edwards | Trainer: Kevin & Lauren Frost | Form: 3 | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 92
Megatothemax appeals as the sensible each-way play because she has already shown ability and her numbers stack up well in the context of this field. That third-place finish reads perfectly respectably for a mares’ bumper of this nature, and the 106 rating alongside a 92 topspeed figure gives her a very workable profile against rivals who are either unraced or still learning. Lee Edwards is a positive booking and she looks the type who should travel well and pick up pieces if the principals fluff their lines. At 11/2, she’s not being missed by the market, but she still makes plenty of each-way appeal. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
You Be Lucky Jean is the win bet on the strength of already having got her head in front, which counts for plenty in a mares’ bumper like this. Megatothemax is the each-way option with three places on offer, as her existing form and figures give her a solid platform. Reverse Charge is the obvious danger if strong in the market and as good as expected on debut.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| You Be Lucky Jean | 10/3 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Youlooklikeyourmum | 14/1 | 18/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Arc Kunoichi | 11/1 | 20/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 10/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Cumnock | 10/1 | 13/2 | 17/2 | 13/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Grey Day | 17/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Megatothemax | 9/2 | 5/1 | 4/1 | 11/2 | 4/1 | 11/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Reverse Charge | 9/4 | 6/4 | 7/4 | 6/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| True Measure | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
Sedgefield Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thank You Blue | 5 | 3 | 60% | 60% |
| Scots Poet | 4 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Delpotro | 4 | 2 | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Getaway | 15 | 5 | 33.33% | 53.33% |
| Maggies Boy | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Bowen | 30 | 10 | 33.33% | 70% |
| Sean Bowen | 92 | 23 | 25% | 58.7% |
| Brian Hughes | 1054 | 231 | 21.92% | 53.51% |
| Shane Fenelon | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 50% |
| Gavin Sheehan | 66 | 14 | 21.21% | 57.58% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Sedgefield:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Longsdon | 27 | 8 | 29.63% | 55.56% |
| Robbie Llewellyn | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Jamie Snowden | 49 | 12 | 24.49% | 57.14% |
| Mickey Bowen | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 53.85% |
| Patrick Neville | 51 | 11 | 21.57% | 49.02% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Sedgefield racing tips for Friday 28th August 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 Sedgefield today?
The first race at Sedgefield on Friday 28th August 2026 goes off at 16:25, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Sedgefield today?
The going at Sedgefield is reported as 7.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Sedgefield today?
There are 7 races on the card at Sedgefield today, running from 16:25 through to 19:50.
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