Our Warwick racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Wednesday 20th May 2026. The action gets underway at 14:30 and runs through to 17:00, with going reported as 6.6) (watered) (inner hurdle track) (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Chief Sunday boasts a 0% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, William Shanahan has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 3 rides, Harry Derham’s yard sends out runners with a 26.09% 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 Warwick
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Warwick over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Country | Racing Post | 22 | 9 | 40.91% | 72.73% |
| The Punt | Racing Post | 10 | 4 | 40% | 70% |
| Melissa Jones | D Express | 13 | 5 | 38.46% | 92.31% |
| Sam Hardy | Weekender | 11 | 4 | 36.36% | 54.55% |
| Whistler | Sunday Telegraph | 11 | 4 | 36.36% | 72.73% |
14:30 – Hazelton Mountford Insurance Brokers Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 3f | Class 4 | Going: 6.6) (watered) (inner hurdle track) (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This does not look the deepest maiden hurdle Warwick will stage all spring and, on bare form, it revolves around Rebel Tribesman. Jamie Snowden’s five-year-old has already set the standard with figures of 1-2-2 and brings the best rating in the field, so he is going to take plenty of shifting. Behind him, there are a few with bits and pieces of promise rather than rock-solid substance. Royal Rocket has shaped as though this sort of trip could help, Mr Rafiki has at least shown ability in both starts over hurdles, and The Craftymaster is open to progress after just one run in this sphere. It’s not an impossible puzzle, but the market leader does look to have a grip on it.
Top Selections
1. Rebel Tribesman – 8/13 with Bet365
Jockey: Gavin Sheehan | Trainer: Jamie Snowden | Form: 122- | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 93
He is hard to oppose. Those first three hurdle runs set a clear standard in the context of this race and the combination of a 115 rating and a solid 93 Topspeed tells its own story. Rebel Tribesman has already shown he can win and, crucially, he has backed that up twice rather than looking a one-hit wonder. In a field where several rivals are still learning their trade, that proven level matters. Gavin Sheehan is an eye-catching booking for a yard that places its horses well, and if this turns into a straightforward test from two out, he ought to have the class to settle it. Odds of 8/13 are short, but deservedly so. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. The Craftymaster – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: 3 | Rating: 97 | Topspeed: 82
If you want something at a price to chase the favourite home, The Craftymaster makes more appeal than most. He shaped with definite promise when third on his hurdling debut and that single run leaves him with more upside than exposed types who have already had a few goes. A mark of 97 does not put him in the same league as Rebel Tribesman yet, but it is respectable enough for this grade and his 82 Topspeed suggests there was no fluke about that initial effort. Charlie Deutsch is a positive jockey booking, and at 10/1 with Bet365 he looks the each-way value in a race where a few of these have much less convincing profiles. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Rebel Tribesman is the win bet because he brings the best hurdle form by some margin and this is not a deep maiden. For an each-way punt, The Craftymaster appeals as the one most likely to improve past his current mark. Royal Rocket is the obvious danger to the place angle, while Mr Rafiki is respected if stepping forward from last season.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex The Great | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Bathara | 9/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr Rafiki | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Rebel Tribesman | 8/13 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 8/13 (Bet365) |
| Royal Rocket | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| The Craftymaster | 10/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Madmoiselle Moss | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Mirror Online | Rebel Tribesman |
| Ratings Hub | Rebel Tribesman |
15:00 – Logicor Grand Neighsional Handicap Chase
Race Details: 3m 1f | Class 5 | Going: 6.6) (watered) (inner hurdle track) (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This is only a seven-runner Class 5, but it is not completely straightforward because a couple arrive with obvious questions attached. Tom Desjy heads the market after a breakthrough win and is the unexposed one in the field, while Yes And Yes comes here off a recent success of his own and looks the solid benchmark on established staying handicap chase form. Edgewell is another with some momentum after shaping well on his return, whereas Grand Sabre and Testflight are a touch more speculative but not hopeless in a race of this depth. In truth, this is not a strong contest, and that usually means clean jumping and stamina will matter more than brilliance. The one who keeps finding under pressure ought to take plenty of beating.
Top Selections
1. Tom Desjy – 11/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Warren Greatrex | Form: 003-U1 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 76
Tom Desjy looks the percentage call. He is only six, so there should be more to come than from most of these, and that latest win suggests the penny may just have dropped. He is now 2lb higher, but in a race lacking depth that does not look enough to stop him if building on that effort. Sean Bowen is an eye-catching booking in any staying handicap chase and he is exactly the sort you want on a horse still learning his trade. At 11/8 he is not a giveaway, but he is hard to oppose given the profile, the scope for progress and the fact several rivals have become hard to trust. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Edgewell – 8/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Freddie Keighley | Trainer: Nick Scholfield | Form: 8114-3 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 83
Edgewell makes most appeal as the each-way alternative. His sequence before that latest third showed he can string good runs together, and there was enough encouragement in that comeback effort to think he can step forward here. He has to shoulder top weight, which is not ideal over 3m1f, but he is one of the few in this field arriving in something like form and his figures stack up reasonably well for the grade. The 8/1 on offer looks fair in a race where some of the bigger names are priced on potential rather than rock-solid reliability. If he jumps accurately and travels as he did last time, he should be in the first three. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Tom Desjy is the win play and the obvious one to beat if progressing again from his latest success. For an each-way punt, Edgewell appeals most at the prices in a seven-runner race with three places on offer. Yes And Yes is the main danger after his recent win, while Testflight could nick a place if the principals underperform.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewell | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| The Moonlight Man | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Yes And Yes | 10/3 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Tom Desjy | 11/8 | 6/5 | 6/5 | 6/5 | 11/8 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| John W Creasy | 15/2 | 7/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 7/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Testflight | 17/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Grand Sabre | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
15:30 – Mane Event: Logicor Cup Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 4 | Going: 6.6) (watered) (inner hurdle track) (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This is only a four-runner handicap chase, but it is not quite the penalty kick the market suggests. Full Force Gale heads the betting after getting off the mark over fences last time and he is clearly the one with the most upside as a 6yo, but this is a tighter little contest than the prices imply. Jack Doyen arrives in much sharper recent form than most exposed 10-year-olds at this level, while Rangatira Jack shaped well on his latest second and has the best Topspeed figure in the field. King Of The Story is the risky one, capable on his day but hard to trust. Tactically, this could matter a lot, and in a race lacking depth, jumping fluency and track position may decide it more than raw ability.
Top Selections
1. Full Force Gale – 10/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Jonathan Burke | Trainer: Tom George | Form: /602-1 | Rating: 110 | Topspeed: 96
Full Force Gale is the obvious one, but not just because he is favourite. His latest win suggested the penny may finally have dropped over fences, and in a race where the opposition is largely exposed, that bit of progression counts for plenty. He now sits on a mark of 110, the highest in the field, and Tom George’s runner has age on his side against three older rivals. Jonathan Burke is the sort you want in a tactical small-field chase too, usually neat and efficient when the tempo gets messy. At 10/11 he is hardly a giveaway, but he still looks the most likely winner if building on that latest success. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
In a four-runner race there is no sensible each-way angle, so keep it simple and back Full Force Gale to win. He is the least exposed, comes here off a confidence-boosting success and has the strongest profile for further improvement. Jack Doyen is the obvious danger given his consistency, while Rangatira Jack could get involved if this turns tactical.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Force Gale | 10/11 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 10/11 | 10/11 (Bet365) |
| King Of The Story | 13/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Rangatira Jack | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Jack Doyen | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
16:00 – Logic Defying Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 5f | Class 4 | Going: 6.6) (watered) (inner hurdle track) (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a tight little seven-runner handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has probably latched on to the right pair in Crest Of Stars and Il Va De Soi. The former arrives off a win and still looks open to further progress as a 5yo, while Il Va De Soi comes here carrying less weight than most after getting back on track last time. Jimmy Hurdstrom is solid enough but has started to look a shade exposed from this sort of mark, whereas Norman Fletcher and King Of The Road have bits and pieces of form that give them a squeak without making them obvious betting propositions. In a small field where tactical pace and efficient jumping will matter, it feels more about upside than reliability.
Top Selections
1. Crest Of Stars – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Chad Bament | Trainer: Anthony Honeyball | Form: 31431- | Rating: 122 | Topspeed: 100
Crest Of Stars is the one I want on side because he still looks like a progressive handicap hurdler rather than a horse merely holding his mark. That 31431- profile tells its own story: he was running well with real consistency before signing off with another win, and a 5lb rise to 122 does not look punitive for a 5yo who may not have stopped improving yet. Anthony Honeyball’s runners in these staying hurdle handicaps are often well placed, and in a race lacking depth I’d rather trust the upward curve than the more exposed alternatives. At 3/1 with Bet365, he makes plenty of appeal as the likeliest winner. Bet type tag: Win
Bet: WIN
2. La Vish – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Sarah Hollinshead | Form: 83313- | Rating: 119 | Topspeed: 111
La Vish is the each-way play in a race where the front two in the betting are respected, but not bombproof. She finished last campaign in good nick, winning before following up with a solid third, and her mark of 119 leaves her competitive against these without demanding a career best. Sean Bowen catches the eye in the saddle and, in a small field where a positive ride can be decisive, that is no bad thing. She has enough recent form and enough pace figures to suggest she can hold her own here, and 8/1 with Bet365 looks a fair price for a mare who should be in the first three if reproducing her spring level. Bet type tag: Each-way
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Crest Of Stars is the main bet and the one with the most obvious scope to improve past this mark, so he gets the win vote. For an each-way alternative, La Vish appeals at a bigger price in a seven-runner race with three places on offer. Il Va De Soi is the obvious danger after his latest success, while Jimmy Hurdstrom looks the solid one if the principals underperform.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Hurdstrom | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Champagne Twist | 7/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Crest Of Stars | 3/1 | 85/40 | 85/40 | 15/8 | 9/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Norman Fletcher | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| King Of The Road | 8/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Il Va De Soi | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| La Vish | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Luke Tucker | Crest Of Stars |
| Ian Gaughran | Il Va De Soi |
16:30 – Cor Blimey Gallop Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | Class 5 | Going: 6.6) (watered) (inner hurdle track) (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary novice handicap hurdle on paper, but it is still a race with a clear shape. Allibaba arrives off a win and is the obvious one the market has latched onto, though he is hardly bombproof given his stop-start profile. Louie The Legend appeals as the younger, more progressive type after a solid return, while Buxted Reel has enough established handicap form to make his presence felt if settling into a rhythm. Onehundredneighty is another with a squeak from a workable mark, but he has had his chances. In truth, this is not a deep Class 5, and that makes it the sort of race where fitness, a clean round and a bit of tactical sharpness over 2m could easily be the deciding factors.
Top Selections
1. Louie The Legend – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Tabitha Worsley | Trainer: Dylan Cunha | Form: 655-3 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 93
Louie The Legend makes plenty of appeal in a race where there is not much room for excuses. He shaped with promise when third on his latest start, his first outing since a break, and that run suggested he is beginning to find his feet over hurdles. As a 4yo, he gets weight from some exposed older rivals and his Topspeed figure of 93 stands out well in this field. Dylan Cunha does well when placing these types sensibly and this looks a realistic opening. Available at 5/1, he looks the one with a bit more upside than most of these. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Buxted Reel – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Stan Sheppard | Trainer: Tom Lacey | Form: /3436- | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 92
Buxted Reel is not obviously ahead of the assessor, but he is solid enough in the context of this race and that counts for plenty. He was running respectably in similar company before signing off with a lesser effort, and his earlier placed form gives him a definite chance if Tom Lacey has him ready after the break. Stan Sheppard is a positive booking in this sort of event and the 2m trip around Warwick should suit a horse who can travel handily. At around 5/1 he is no giveaway, but in an eight-runner race with three places on offer, he makes plenty of sense as the each-way alternative. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Louie The Legend is the win play here, chiefly because he looks less exposed than the principals and should improve for his latest run. Buxted Reel is the each-way punt in a race lacking depth, with his established form giving him solid place claims. Allibaba is the obvious danger after winning last time, but at the prices he looks short enough in a race that does not take much winning.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerton | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Buxted Reel | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Louie The Legend | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Allibaba | 6/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Karthala | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Onehundredneighty | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Golly Gosh | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Babychino | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
17:00 – Love Warwick Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | Class 3 | Going: 6.6) (watered) (inner hurdle track) (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a competitive little nine-runner handicap rather than a throw-in, and there are several with realistic claims. Mojito Des Mottes heads the market after a string of solid efforts and is the obvious one, especially as a 4yo open to more progress over hurdles. High Fibre also appeals back at this trip, while Unjeu Royal arrives on the back of a win and still looks fairly treated for a yard that does well with these types. Brendas Asking has the highest mark in the field and could have more to come after a light campaign, but there is enough depth here to make it no gimme. In truth, it looks the sort of race where tactical speed and a clean round at Warwick will matter plenty.
Top Selections
1. Mojito Des Mottes – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Cobden | Trainer: Ben Pauling | Form: /2442- | Rating: 118 | Topspeed: 81
Mojito Des Mottes is hardly hiding from the assessor, but he has been knocking on the door and looks the most likely winner in a race lacking an abundance of solid recent form. His sequence of placed efforts suggests a horse who is holding his level well, and as a 4yo he is the one in this field most likely to find a bit extra with experience. Harry Cobden is an eye-catching booking and Ben Pauling’s runners in races like this usually know their job. At 9/4 he is not a giveaway, but he is the one with the clearest progressive profile and sets the standard on balance. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Kingston Sunflower – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Fern O’Brien | Trainer: Fergal O’Brien | Form: 5/113- | Rating: 120 | Topspeed: 115
Kingston Sunflower makes plenty of each-way appeal at the prices. He signed off last season with form figures of 113, which reads well in the context of this race, and his Topspeed figure of 115 is one of the more persuasive pieces of evidence on offer here. The concern is that he has to shoulder top weight, but Fergal O’Brien’s horses are usually fit and ready enough to do themselves justice after a break. In a field where a few of the principals are short enough in the betting, 9/1 looks a fair each-way punt on one who has shown he can be very effective in this sort of company. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Mojito Des Mottes is the win play because he brings the most convincing recent profile and still has the scope to improve again. For an each-way alternative, Kingston Sunflower makes more appeal than most at 9/1 given his closing figures from last term and strong Topspeed mark. High Fibre and Unjeu Royal look the obvious dangers if the selection underperforms.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Sunflower | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Bluegrass | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Forget The Way | 10/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Unjeu Royal | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| High Fibre | 4/1 | 10/3 | 18/5 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Brendas Asking | 5/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Mojito Des Mottes | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Scintillante | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Chief Sunday | 25/1 | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Sam Hardy | Mojito Des Mottes |
Warwick Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Sunday | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Shanahan | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Ben Jones | 99 | 21 | 21.21% | 57.58% |
| Freddie Keighley | 5 | 1 | 20% | 20% |
| Jonathan Burke | 130 | 24 | 18.46% | 47.69% |
| Harry Cobden | 101 | 18 | 17.82% | 37.62% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Warwick:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Derham | 23 | 6 | 26.09% | 52.17% |
| Tom Lacey | 87 | 20 | 22.99% | 64.37% |
| Chris Honour | 19 | 4 | 21.05% | 52.63% |
| Tom George | 48 | 9 | 18.75% | 50% |
| Sue Gardner | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 16.67% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Warwick racing tips for Wednesday 20th May 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 Warwick today?
The first race at Warwick on Wednesday 20th May 2026 goes off at 14:30, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Warwick today?
The going at Warwick is reported as 6.6) (watered) (inner hurdle track) (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Warwick today?
There are 6 races on the card at Warwick today, running from 14:30 through to 17:00.
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