Our Yarmouth racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Thursday 18th June 2026. The action gets underway at 13:30 and runs through to 16:25, with going reported as 5.7) (watered) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Rocking Ends boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Taryn Langley has been in fine form here with 4 wins from 16 rides, Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole’s yard sends out runners with a 30% 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hardy | Weekender | 11 | 5 | 45.45% | 54.55% |
| Marlborough | Daily Telegraph | 17 | 7 | 41.18% | 64.71% |
| Newmarket | Racing Post | 16 | 5 | 31.25% | 75% |
| The Duke | Yorkshire Post | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 45.45% |
| Templegate | The Sun | 12 | 3 | 25% | 50% |
13:30 – QuinnBet Handicap
Race Details: 1m 6f | Class 5 | Going: 5.7) (watered) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is only a three-runner handicap, so there is nowhere to hide and the tactical angle could matter as much as the bare ratings. Laravie comes here on a hat-trick after three straight wins and, on recent evidence, sets the standard despite giving weight away all round. Betelgeuse is the obvious threat on figures, a lightly raced 4yo who has been running respectably in defeat, while Captain Brett needs a revival after two lesser efforts this season. In truth, this does not look a deep Class 5 and the market has latched on to the right horse. Unless the race turns messy from a tactical standpoint, Laravie looks the one they all have to beat.
Top Selections
1. Laravie – 4/9 with Bet365
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 495111 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 71
Laravie is hard to oppose in a race lacking depth. James Owen’s 7yo has really found his groove, arriving here on the back of three consecutive wins, and that latest sequence suggests he is thriving rather than merely capitalising on weak opposition. An official mark of 78 is the best in the field and his Topspeed figure of 71 backs up the visual impression that he is operating at a higher level than these. Silvestre De Sousa is a positive booking in a tactical small-field affair, and at 4/9 he is short but entirely fair given how solid his profile looks. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Laravie is the win bet and the only bet in a three-runner race where each-way terms are meaningless. Betelgeuse is the danger if this becomes tactical and turns into a sprint, but on current form and overall substance Laravie holds much the strongest claims.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laravie | 4/9 | 3/10 | 3/10 | 3/10 | 2/5 | 4/9 (Bet365) |
| Betelgeuse | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Captain Brett | 10/3 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Sky Bet) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | Laravie |
14:05 – Download The QuinnBet App EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 5.7) (watered) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly informative 2yo fillies’ maiden rather than a weak early-season scramble, with the market dominated by powerful debutante yards. Charlie Appleby’s Dannahue and Ralph Beckett’s Spirit Tango set the standard on paper purely through connections and the strength of their prices, while Faith In Florence is another obvious player for Ed Walker. The one filly bringing a tangible bit of racecourse substance is Yumuri, whose fifth already gives her a small edge in experience and a clear ratings lead in this field. Attack Attack was well held first time and needs a big leap, while the rest are interesting but largely guesswork. In a race full of potential, natural speed and professionalism over this sharp 6f will probably decide it.
Top Selections
1. Dannahue – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Connor Planas | Trainer: Charlie Appleby | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
You do not need to be wildly imaginative to make a strong case for Dannahue. Appleby’s juveniles are always worth close respect in races like this and the market has her firmly installed as the one to beat. Drawn in 7, she should have plenty of room to organise herself, and this yard tends to send out 2yos ready enough to know their job first time. At 7/4 with Bet365 she is not exactly hiding, but this is a race where the obvious answer may well be the right one. With so many rivals making their debut, siding with the filly from the most potent operation makes plenty of sense. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Yumuri – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Mitchell | Trainer: James Ferguson | Form: 5 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 70
Yumuri appeals as the each-way play because she brings the one thing several of these lack: a run on the board. That debut fifth was solid enough for the level, and her rating of 70 alongside a Topspeed figure of 70 suggests she has already achieved something useful in the context of this maiden. James Ferguson’s youngsters can improve a good deal from first to second start, and Jack Mitchell is the right man to get her into a smooth rhythm from stall 9. Available at 11/1 with Bet365, she looks overpriced against a handful of unknown quantities and is exactly the type to outrun her odds. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Dannahue is the win angle in a race where class yards could simply dominate, and she is hard to oppose if ready to roll first time. For an each-way punt, Yumuri makes far more appeal than most of the debutantes because she has already shown a fair level. Spirit Tango and Faith In Florence are the obvious dangers if the market principals know their job.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack Attack | 28/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Blue Flight | 12/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Dannahue | 7/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 8/5 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Downonmainstreet | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Enamored | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Faith In Florence | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Musical Force | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Spirit Tango | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Tansy Lane | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Yumuri | 11/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
14:40 – QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 5.7) (watered) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a tight little sprint rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably centred on the three with the strongest recent profiles: Twilight Calls, Havana Blast and the hat-trick seeking Law Of Average. Twilight Calls arrives on the back of a win and brings the best Topspeed figure in the field, while Havana Blast has been knocking on the door and looks ready to strike again. Law Of Average is thriving at present but now has to prove he can keep progressing from a career-high mark in a race where there will be no hiding place over this sharp 5f. Rocking Ends is capable on his day and could get involved if the pace collapses, but this looks a race likely decided by which of the principals gets the cleanest run and breaks fastest.
Top Selections
1. Havana Blast – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: James Fanshawe | Form: 16/023 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed:
Havana Blast makes plenty of appeal in a race where current sharpness counts for a lot. His recent figures suggest he is knocking very loudly on the door, and that latest third looked another solid effort from a 4yo who still has scope to do a bit better in sprint handicaps. James Fanshawe does well with this type, and Daniel Muscutt is a positive booking in a race where track position will matter. Off 96 he is not obviously thrown in, but he looks dependable and straightforward, which is more than can be said for a few of these. At 2/1, he is no giveaway, but he still looks the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Rocking Ends – 13/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jack Mitchell | Trainer: Tom Clover | Form: 7-0464 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 84
Rocking Ends is the one at a slightly bigger price who could outrun market expectations. His recent form does not leap off the page, but there have been enough respectable efforts in there to suggest he is not far away, and this mark of 93 gives him a chance if things drop right. Tom Clover’s sprinters can pop up when the market cools on them, and Jack Mitchell is the sort of rider you want in a small-field dash where tactical judgement is crucial. With only six runners, an each-way play is not bombproof, but 13/2 appeals as a fair enough price on a horse who should be competitive if reproducing his better handicap form.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Havana Blast is the win bet because his recent profile is the most solid and he looks ready to capitalise in this grade. For those wanting a bit more juice, Rocking Ends is the each-way punt at 13/2 in a race that does not look especially deep beyond the obvious trio. Twilight Calls is the danger after that recent success, while Law Of Average commands respect despite a tougher mark.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocking Ends | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Twilight Calls | 2/1 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 7/4 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Havana Blast | 2/1 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Law Of Average | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Cressida Wildes | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
15:15 – QuinnBet Free Bet For Second To The SP Favourite Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 4 | Going: 5.7) (watered) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a tidy little seven-runner handicap rather than a deep one, but there are several with realistic claims and that makes it a proper betting race. Penelope Valentine arrives in good order and looks the obvious one after a solid second last time, while King’s Hand has done little wrong this season and should be thereabouts again. Show Biz Kid comes here off a win but now has to prove that wasn’t a one-off, and Sibling Rivelry is interesting if you forgive a poor latest effort. Nicator also has enough ability to get involved if building on his reappearance fourth. In a small field on quick ground, track position and who gets the run of things could be decisive.
Top Selections
1. Penelope Valentine – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Mason Paetel | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 4-1932 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 67
She looks the percentage call. Penelope Valentine has been running consistently well this year, winning earlier in the campaign and backing that up with a solid runner-up effort last time. That form string of 4-1932 reads well in the context of this race, and an official mark of 86 still gives her room to be very competitive at this level. James Owen’s filly doesn’t need to improve dramatically to win this, just to repeat what she has already been doing. At 5/2 she isn’t exactly hidden, but she makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking a standout improver. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Nicator – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: Kevin Philippart De Foy | Form: 622-4 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 74
Nicator looks the value angle if you want something against the front end of the market. He shaped with promise on his return when fourth, and that run may have brought him forward nicely after time off. His earlier form, particularly the sequence of placed efforts, suggests this mark of 83 is workable, and his Topspeed figure of 74 is perfectly respectable in a race of this nature. Daniel Muscutt is a positive booking for a horse who should get a sensible trip from stall 2, and 13/2 feels fair in a field where a few of these are tightly matched. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Penelope Valentine is the straightforward win play after a string of reliable efforts and she sets the standard on recent form. For an each-way punt, Nicator makes more appeal than most at the prices, especially if stepping forward from his comeback run. The obvious dangers are King’s Hand, who rarely runs a bad race, and Sibling Rivelry if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicator | 13/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Penelope Valentine | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Show Biz Kid | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Sibling Rivelry | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Moonjid | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
15:50 – quinnbet.com Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: 5.7) (watered) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This doesn’t look the deepest maiden for the grade and, on what’s already in the book, Celestra sets a clear standard. The Gosden filly has been knocking on the door in stronger-looking company and her 94 rating gives her a fair edge over these. The obvious question is whether a newcomer can take a big step forward first time out, with Roger Varian’s Summerson the most interesting of the unraced pair and very much the one the market expects to go after the favourite. Topathemorning has shown enough to suggest she can be competitive again, while the likes of Elshie and Miss Guinevere need improvement. In truth, it looks more about whether Celestra runs to form than any great puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Celestra – 8/13 with Bet365
Jockey: Benoit De La Sayette | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 22-23 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 68
Celestra is hard to oppose. She’s already shown a solid level of ability, finishing runner-up twice before returning with another placed effort, and that 94 rating towers over what the exposed opposition have managed so far. The slight frustration is that she’s had chances, but this isn’t a race overloaded with lurking quality and dropping into a Yarmouth maiden over a mile looks a very workable assignment. The wide draw in 9 is no gift, yet class often tells in these races and her profile is comfortably the most convincing. At 8/13 she’s no secret, but she still holds strong claims of finally getting off the mark. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Topathemorning – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Marco Ghiani | Trainer: Stuart Williams | Form: 6-5 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 46
If you want something at a backable price, Topathemorning makes more each-way appeal than most. She improved from her debut when fifth last time and, unlike several of these, she has at least started to build a workable profile over this sort of trip. A mark of 79 leaves her with ground to make up on Celestra, but in a race where the favourite may only need to run to her usual level, the place positions are there to be attacked. Drawn in 3 and partnered by Marco Ghiani, she looks the sensible each-way punt at 7/1, especially with a few of her rivals needing a chunk of improvement just to hit the frame. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Celestra is the percentage call and the win bet if you’re keeping it straightforward. For a bit more value, Topathemorning makes most appeal each-way in a field lacking depth behind the favourite. Summerson is the obvious danger on debut for Varian, but with no racecourse evidence to go on, she’s one to respect rather than trust.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Hill | 18/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Celestra | 8/13 | 1/2 | 8/13 | 8/13 (Bet365) |
| Delevingne Dream | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Elshie | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Esdaile | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Miss Guinevere | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Summerson | 3/1 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Topathemorning | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
16:25 – Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: 5.7) (watered) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a competitive little mile handicap rather than a deep one, and there are a few with something to prove. Influential arrives off a win and is the obvious starting point for Roger Varian, while Sea Suite has been thriving and brings solid recent handicap form of his own. Knights Gold is interesting from stall 1 after shaping better last time, and the draw could help him travel into it. A few others, like Cancan In The Rain and Gorgeous Mr George, are on prices that reflect patchier profiles but not hopeless chances. The pace and who gets the run of things may matter at Yarmouth, but this still feels like a race where the in-form, progressive types should dominate the finish.
Top Selections
1. Influential – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Robbie Downey | Trainer: Roger Varian | Form: 52-721 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 35
He makes plenty of appeal. That form line of 52-721 tells the story of a horse gradually working his way into handicaps and getting his head in front last time, and Varian’s 4yo still looks capable of better from a mark of 93. He doesn’t need to improve a bundle to follow up in a race where some of his rivals are either exposed or arriving out of form. Robbie Downey keeps the ride and, at 5/2, he’s not exactly thrown in, but he does look the most likely winner if building on that latest success. Bet: progressive sort with strong claims. WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. Knights Gold – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Doughty | Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | Form: -90593 | Rating: 95 | Topspeed: 77
He’s the each-way angle in the race. The bare form figures are a bit mixed, but that latest third suggested he was finding his feet again, and his Topspeed figure of 77 stands up well in this field. Stall 1 could be a real asset around here if Jack Doughty can hold a handy position and avoid traffic. Off 95 he isn’t obviously well treated, but he’s got enough ability to make a serious dent in this if building on the most recent run. At 5/1, he looks the value alternative to the favourite and makes plenty of appeal for place purposes at the very least. Bet: solid each-way punt. EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Influential is the win play and the one I’d want on side most, given his upward profile and last-time-out success. For an each-way option, Knights Gold makes more appeal than most, especially from the inside draw. The obvious danger is Sea Suite, who arrives in form and won’t need much more to be involved again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Encore | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Knights Gold | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Influential | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Cancan In The Rain | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Sea Suite | 3/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Shihoku | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Hitched | 22/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Red Hat Eagle | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Gorgeous Mr George | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Kalamunda | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Yarmouth Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocking Ends | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Gorgeous Mr George | 10 | 3 | 30% | 60% |
| Cancan In The Rain | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Cressida Wildes | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taryn Langley | 16 | 4 | 25% | 37.5% |
| Mason Paetel | 23 | 5 | 21.74% | 34.78% |
| Connor Planas | 35 | 7 | 20% | 37.14% |
| Mikkel Mortensen | 17 | 3 | 17.65% | 29.41% |
| Joe Bradnam | 18 | 3 | 16.67% | 11.11% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Yarmouth:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | 10 | 3 | 30% | 40% |
| Charlie Appleby | 113 | 33 | 29.2% | 57.52% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 152 | 37 | 24.34% | 48.03% |
| Roger Varian | 279 | 60 | 21.51% | 52.33% |
| Ed Walker | 157 | 30 | 19.11% | 38.85% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Yarmouth racing tips for Thursday 18th June 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 Thursday 18th June 2026 goes off at 13:30, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Yarmouth today?
The going at Yarmouth is reported as 5.7) (watered) (rail movements (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Yarmouth today?
There are 6 races on the card at Yarmouth today, running from 13:30 through to 16:25.
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