Our Yarmouth racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Friday 14th August 2026. The action gets underway at 14:03 and runs through to 17:00, with going reported as 5.6) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Divot boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Mikkel Mortensen has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 18 rides, Sir Mark Prescott Bt’s yard sends out runners with a 27.45% 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 Yarmouth
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Yarmouth over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | Daily Telegraph | 17 | 7 | 41.18% | 58.82% |
| Newmarket | Racing Post | 17 | 6 | 35.29% | 76.47% |
| Luke Tucker | Cambridge Evening News | 13 | 4 | 30.77% | 38.46% |
| The Duke | Yorkshire Post | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 45.45% |
| Postdata | Racing Post | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 76.92% |
14:03 – Download The Quinnbet App “Confined” Novice Stakes (Run No More Than Twice) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: 5.6) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is hardly much of a betting heat with only two runners declared, and on paper it revolves entirely around Matins. William Haggas’ colt made a winning start and already sets a clear standard on the figures, bringing a mark of 93 into what looks a very ordinary confined novice. Emperor Aurelius is the unknown quantity on debut and gets weight, but he is being asked to take on a rival with racecourse experience, a lofty rating and a top yard behind him. In truth, this does not look a deep or especially tricky puzzle; it looks a match where the favourite simply has to turn up in the same form. Unless Matins underperforms badly, the race should be decided by class and professionalism rather than drama.
Top Selections
1. Matins – 1/50 with Bet365
Jockey: Cieren Fallon | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 1 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 66
There is no getting away from the fact that Matins is an odds-on shot bordering on a formality. He has already done what Emperor Aurelius has yet to do by winning on the track, and that 93 rating gives him a huge edge in a race of this nature. Haggas places his 3yos well and Cieren Fallon is exactly the sort you want aboard in a tactical two-runner affair, unlikely to get caught out if this turns into a steadily run sprint. At 1/50 with Bet365 there is no value angle to get excited about, but he is miles the likeliest winner and very hard to oppose on any sane reading of the race. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Matins is the win bet and the only serious play in the race. In a two-runner contest there is no each-way option worth discussing, and the market has this about right. Emperor Aurelius is the obvious danger purely because he is the only alternative, but he looks up against it taking on a rival with established form and a 93 rating.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matins | 1/50 | 1/100 | 1/100 | 1/100 | 1/50 | 1/50 (Bet365) |
| Emperor Aurelius | 14/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | Matins |
14:38 – British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: 5.6) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This has the look of a novice that revolves around one powerful yard, with Roger Varian’s newcomer Rock Montreal dominating the market and very much the one they all have to beat. It is not an especially deep race on what we’ve seen so far, with Mino bringing the best published rating of those with experience, while Junior Again is another interesting debutant from a stable that knows how to ready one. Stormy Winter showed a bit more than the bare numbers suggest when fourth on debut, and On Target will need plenty of improvement from a modest first run. In truth, this looks more about upside than established form, and if the favourite is as straightforward as the betting implies, the rest may be scrapping for places.
Top Selections
1. Rock Montreal – 5/6 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Ray Dawson | Trainer: Roger Varian | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
There is no getting away from the fact that Rock Montreal is priced up like a very useful colt, and in a race lacking much solid form that makes plenty of appeal rather than concern. Varian is exactly the sort to place a well-regarded juvenile to good effect, and a seven-runner Yarmouth novice on quick ground looks a sensible starting point. The inside draw is another plus if he breaks alertly, and Ray Dawson is a reliable booking for this type of job. At 5/6 he is not remotely a hidden gem, but he still looks the most likely winner and hard to oppose in a field where the exposed runners have only shown ordinary levels so far. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Stormy Winter – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Mitchell | Trainer: Saeed bin Suroor | Form: 4 | Rating: 52 | Topspeed: 23
If you want to play against the obvious one, Stormy Winter makes more each-way appeal than most. He was only fourth on debut, but that experience can count for plenty in a race featuring several first-timers, and Saeed bin Suroor’s youngsters often come on significantly for a run. The market has him shorter than some of the exposed types for good reason, and Jack Mitchell is a positive jockey booking around here. He does need a fair step forward from that opening effort, but that is far easier to envisage than dramatic improvement from some of the others. Available at 7/1, he looks the sensible each-way punt if the favourite underwhelms or simply needs the outing.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Rock Montreal is the win play and looks the most likely class act in a race that lacks depth. For those wanting a bit more value, Stormy Winter is the each-way option on the back of debut experience and the promise of improvement. Junior Again is the obvious danger if strong in the market, while Mino has the best established form of the exposed runners.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Pearo | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Junior Again | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Mino | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| On Target | 8/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Rock Montreal | 8/11 | 4/5 | 5/6 | 4/5 | 4/6 | 5/6 (Paddy Power) |
| Stormy Winter | 7/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Brigadier | Stormy Winter |
15:13 – Download The QuinnBet App Handicap
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 5 | Going: 5.6) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This small-field handicap should revolve around three fairly obvious players, with Divot, Arcturus Flame and Zachary Hickes all bringing enough to the table to make this more than a straightforward match. Divot arrives on the back of successive wins and still looks on the upgrade, while Arcturus Flame has the best official mark in the field and has been knocking on the door in better company than this. Zachary Hickes is the less exposed one for Roger Varian and could easily step forward again after just three runs back, but he does need to prove he can put it all together. Good Onya Mate has a bit to find on recent evidence. In a four-runner tactical affair, pace and positioning may matter as much as raw ability.
Top Selections
1. Divot – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Jamie Spencer | Trainer: William Knight | Form: 235711 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 76
Divot is the one I want to be with. He has done little wrong in recent starts, and those back-to-back wins suggest he is finally learning how to finish his race off properly. An 84 rating still looks workable for a 4yo who is plainly in form, and this extra yardage around Yarmouth should suit a horse who appears to be progressing rather than standing still. Jamie Spencer is a good booking for a race that could get tactical, and at 9/4 he looks the percentage call against rivals who either have questions to answer or need to bounce back. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a four-runner race: Divot is the win-only play. He is the progressive one and arrives with the clearest upward profile. Arcturus Flame is the obvious danger on ratings and price, while Zachary Hickes is the lurking threat if taking a step forward for the Varian yard. No each-way angle here with only one place on offer.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcturus Flame | 15/8 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Zachary Hickes | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 7/4 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Good Onya Mate | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Divot | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Data Detective | Divot |
15:48 – QuinnBet Classified Stakes
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: 5.6) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is not a deep classified by any means, but it does have a fairly solid bit of recent low-grade form to work from. Letsbeatsepsis arrives off the back of a deserved win and is the obvious starting point, while Nicely Curved has been knocking hard on the door without quite getting his head in front. Heer’s Sadie is another with consistent recent figures and looks the sort to run her race again, albeit she doesn’t win often. The younger horses get weight from their elders, with Castlekeely perhaps the most interesting of that group despite a messy recent profile. In a race where tactical pace and attitude will matter plenty over this mile, I’d rather side with the battle-hardened recent form than try to get too clever.
Top Selections
1. Letsbeatsepsis – 7/4 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jude Fernandes | Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore | Form: -30431 | Rating: 57 | Topspeed: 46
He looks the percentage call. That latest win was no bolt from the blue given he had been threatening in this sort of company, and the form string of -30431 suggests a horse who has found his level and is holding it well. A mark of 57 leaves him right in the thick of things in a race like this, while his Topspeed figure is one of the better ones on offer too. From stall 5 he should get a sensible trip, and Jude Fernandes can keep it uncomplicated. At 7/4 he is no giveaway, but he’s still hard to oppose in a field lacking depth. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Nicely Curved – 4/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Sean D Bowen | Trainer: Hayley Burton | Form: -27333 | Rating: 58 | Topspeed: 34
If you want the each-way angle, Nicely Curved makes plenty of appeal. He’s become expensive to follow for win purposes, but those repeated placed efforts are still strong evidence that he’s very likely to be competitive again at this level. The recent 27333 run reads like the profile of a horse crying out for another weak race, and this certainly qualifies. He has the joint-highest rating in the line-up and doesn’t need to improve much at all to hit the frame once more. Available at 4/1, he’s the one who appeals most for an each-way punt behind the favourite, especially if the race turns tactical. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Letsbeatsepsis is the win play because he brings the cleanest recent profile and arrives here in form. Nicely Curved is the each-way alternative in a 10-runner field, with his consistency giving him solid place claims. The obvious danger is Heer’s Sadie, who keeps turning up and running to a similar level, while Castlekeely is the less exposed 3yo to note if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letsbeatsepsis | 13/8 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 8/5 | 7/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Keeper Of Secrets | 22/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Nicely Curved | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Oh So Audacious | 10/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Castlekeely | 9/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| El Carrusel | 20/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Lordsbridge Bay | 14/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 10/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Poetic Grace | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Kieran McHugh | Heer’s Sadie |
16:25 – QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 5 | Going: 5.6) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This has thinned out with a couple of non-runners and now looks a sharp little sprint rather than a cavalry charge. Always Perfect heads the market and it is easy enough to see why after a solid run of form, while Rumble Ruby arrives on the back of another win and has the profile of a 3yo still going the right way. Zoustar Dreams is respected after a productive spell and Cameley Days is better than his latest duck egg, especially from stall 1, but neither comes here with quite the same momentum. Creative Queen has a powerful yard behind her and could still have a bit more to offer at this trip. It is not a deep Class 5, but it is competitive enough, and pace, track position and who handles this quick 5f best should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Always Perfect – 15/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Paddy Bradley | Trainer: Charlie Fellowes | Form: 453314 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 70
Always Perfect is the percentage call. He has been knocking on the door in similar company, got his head in front two starts back, and then backed that up with a perfectly solid fourth when not disgraced at all. For a 3yo in a sprint handicap, that sort of consistency matters because plenty of these are either exposed or slightly in-and-out. Off 78 he does not look badly treated, and a racing weight of 130 is another plus in a race where a few rivals are carrying more. Charlie Fellowes’ runner has the right blend of recent form and scope, and at 15/8 he is short enough but still hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
2. Zoustar Dreams – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jamie Spencer | Trainer: Ed Dunlop | Form: 711414 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 74
Zoustar Dreams makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race lacking depth beyond the obvious ones. The recent form figures tell you he has been in tremendous heart, winning three of his last five and shaping well again in fourth last time. His Topspeed figure of 74 is one of the better numbers on offer here, and that matters in a bare 5f dash on quick ground. Jamie Spencer is an interesting booking in a small-field sprint where timing can be everything, and if he gets a decent tow into it from stall 3 this fellow should be finishing as well as anything. At 15/2, he looks the value alternative to the favourite.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Always Perfect is the win play because he brings the most reliable recent profile and still looks on a workable mark. For an each-way punt, Zoustar Dreams stands out at the prices given his strike-rate and strong speed figures. Rumble Ruby is the obvious danger after that latest success, while Cameley Days is not one to dismiss from the inside draw if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazzar | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Creative Queen | 6/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Zoustar Dreams | 15/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Cameley Days | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Rumble Ruby | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 11/4 | 2/1 | 11/4 (Sky Bet) |
| Always Perfect | 15/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Postdata | Always Perfect |
17:00 – Danny Frost – Medlock Electrical Distributors Classified Stakes
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: 5.6) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This is hardly a deep classified, but it does look a winnable one for the younger legs. The 3yos My Mate Mackley and Mayflower Rock appeal most on recent evidence, and that age allowance can be a real edge in a race of this nature. My Mate Mackley arrives off the back of a deserved win after a string of solid efforts, while Mayflower Rock has the standout Topspeed figure and shaped well enough last time to suggest a race like this is within reach. Mister Sandman has been knocking on the door and is respected, while Valadero comes here on a last-time-out success but has to prove that wasn’t just his day. Tricky enough beneath the surface, but the principals do look fairly obvious.
Top Selections
1. My Mate Mackley – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Oliver Carmichael | Trainer: Adam Kirby | Form: 322421 | Rating: 57 | Topspeed: 51
He’s the solid one in the line-up and, in a race where plenty have had their chances, that counts for plenty. The recent form figures tell the story: My Mate Mackley has been holding his level well and got his head in front last time after repeatedly threatening to do so. He does carry 137, which is never ideal in a sprint, but he’s a 3yo taking on exposed older handicappers and that recent win suggests he’s still on the up rather than running to a standstill. Drawn in 3 and available at 3/1, he looks the percentage call in a race lacking depth. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Mayflower Rock – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Stevie Donohoe | Trainer: Dylan Cunha | Form: 84073 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 61
Mayflower Rock is the one who makes plenty of each-way appeal, especially with that Topspeed mark of 61 standing out in this field. He’s lightly raced compared to several of these serial Class 6 operators and his latest third suggested he’s edging towards a race of this sort. The 131 weight is another obvious plus, and this sharper 6f on quick ground could suit if they go hard enough early. He still has to prove he can put it all together at the business end, which is why he’s not the main pick, but 4/1 is fair and he looks more likely than most to run his race. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here: My Mate Mackley is the win bet after finally cashing in on a run of good efforts, and he looks the most reliable option in an ordinary sprint. Mayflower Rock is the each-way play, with his weight and speed figure giving him a clear chance of hitting the frame at the very least. Mister Sandman and Valadero are the obvious dangers.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullington Bry | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Mister Sandman | 10/3 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| My Mate Beattie | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Payforanother Daay | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Thanks Dad | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Valadero | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Mayflower Rock | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| My Mate Mackley | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Red Legs | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Stephen Darbyshire | Mayflower Rock |
Yarmouth Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divot | 4 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Cameley Days | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Heer’s Sadie | 18 | 3 | 16.67% | 38.89% |
| Oh So Audacious | 9 | 0 | 0% | 11.11% |
| London Is Blue | 3 | 0 | 0% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikkel Mortensen | 18 | 3 | 16.67% | 27.78% |
| Paddy Bradley | 43 | 7 | 16.28% | 25.58% |
| Jack Mitchell | 381 | 59 | 15.49% | 40.94% |
| Silvestre De Sousa | 178 | 27 | 15.17% | 38.76% |
| Benoit De La Sayette | 146 | 17 | 11.64% | 32.88% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Yarmouth:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Mark Prescott Bt | 51 | 14 | 27.45% | 49.02% |
| William Haggas | 173 | 46 | 26.59% | 47.98% |
| Roger Varian | 286 | 60 | 20.98% | 51.75% |
| Saeed bin Suroor | 30 | 6 | 20% | 60% |
| James Owen | 76 | 14 | 18.42% | 46.05% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Yarmouth racing tips for Friday 14th 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 Yarmouth today?
The first race at Yarmouth on Friday 14th August 2026 goes off at 14:03, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Yarmouth today?
The going at Yarmouth is reported as 5.6) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick).
How many races are at Yarmouth today?
There are 6 races on the card at Yarmouth today, running from 14:03 through to 17:00.
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