Our Yarmouth racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Thursday 28th May 2026. The action gets underway at 14:18 and runs through to 17:00, with going reported as 5.7) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. First Folio boasts a 60% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, Tom Kiely Marshall has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 3 rides, Charlie Clover’s yard sends out runners with a 40% 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 | 6 | 35.29% | 58.82% |
| Postdata | Racing Post | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
| Newmarket | Racing Post | 15 | 4 | 26.67% | 73.33% |
| Templegate | The Sun | 12 | 3 | 25% | 50% |
14:18 – Winning Experience With Moulton Racing Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 3 | Going: 5.7) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is hardly much of a betting heat with only two runners declared, and on paper it revolves almost entirely around Pierian, who sets a clear standard after getting off the mark and already posting a mark of 90. William Haggas and Tom Marquand is a combination you rarely want to take on in a novice at this sort of level, especially when the rival is Spirit Dreamer, whose opening two efforts leave him with plenty to find on figures. The extra yardage could help Andrew Balding’s colt, but he needs a major step forward and then some. In truth, this looks much more a question of whether Pierian confirms the obvious than a genuinely tricky puzzle, and it would be a surprise if class and experience did not settle it.
Top Selections
1. Pierian – 1/16 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 21 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 76
Pierian is prohibitively short, but for good reason. He improved from his debut second to win next time and that form leaves him miles clear of this lone opponent on the numbers. An official rating of 90 in a two-runner novice is the standout piece of evidence, and the Haggas yard is expert at placing progressive three-year-olds to keep momentum going. Tom Marquand is exactly the rider you want in a tactical little match like this, and unless the step up to 1m3f somehow catches him out, he should simply outclass Spirit Dreamer. At 1/16, there is no juice in the price, but he is very hard to oppose on any serious reading. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
There is only one sensible play here and that is Pierian to win, though the price is understandably cramped in a match. With just two runners, there is no each-way angle whatsoever. If you are betting the race, keep it simple and side with the obvious class act; Spirit Dreamer is the only danger by default, but he needs dramatic improvement to make this competitive.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierian | 1/16 | 1/25 | 1/25 | 1/25 | 1/20 | 1/16 (Bet365) |
| Spirit Dreamer | 17/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | Pierian |
14:48 – Download The At The Races App Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: 5.7) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a competitive little 7f handicap rather than a deep one, and it revolves around whether the upwardly mobile Zubaru can keep progressing now he has climbed the weights. He arrives on a hat-trick and is drawn well in stall 1, so he is the obvious one. The opposition is solid enough without looking bulletproof: Sea Suite keeps running his race, Berry Clever comes here in form after getting his head back in front, while Fifty Nifty and Drifts Away have bits of old form that give them a squeak. A strongly run race should suit a few hold-up types, but with several either exposed or needing to bounce back, this looks the sort of contest where current momentum could count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Zubaru – 2/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Darragh Keenan | Trainer: George Scott | Form: 85-311 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 81
Zubaru is the one I want on side. He has done things the right way this spring, backing up a win with another success last time, and the form string of 85-311 suggests a horse who has really found his feet in handicaps. An opening mark of 91 is fair enough given he is still unexposed at the trip, and the inside draw should help him travel smoothly around here. Darragh Keenan knows him, George Scott’s horses are often well placed in races like this, and at 2/1 he is short enough without being cramped. He simply looks the most likely winner if progressing again.
Bet: WIN
2. Sea Suite – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mason Paetel | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 9-1434 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 84
Sea Suite appeals as the each-way angle because he is solid, fairly treated and likely to give you a run for your money. He has been knocking on the door this season, with that 9-1434 sequence showing consistent form, and his figures stack up well enough in this grade. The mark of 92 asks a question, but not an impossible one, and his Topspeed of 84 says he has the pace to be competitive in a race that should be run honestly. James Owen’s runner doesn’t need to improve a ton to hit the frame, and 4/1 looks a perfectly fair each-way punt in a nine-runner field.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Zubaru is the win play because he is the progressive one in the field and still looks ahead of the handicapper despite a rise. Sea Suite is the each-way alternative for those wanting a bit more insurance, as his recent consistency makes him a reliable place contender. Berry Clever is the danger after winning last time, while Fifty Nifty is not one to dismiss if fit enough on return.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dapper Guest | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Zubaru | 15/8 | 9/5 | 9/5 | 7/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 (William Hill) |
| Fifty Nifty | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Jakarta | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Drifts Away | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Daring Legend | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Stenmark | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Sea Suite | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Berry Clever | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| sportinglife.com | Sea Suite |
15:23 – British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: 5.7) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a compact but informative novice, and the shape of it is obvious enough: Al Hudaiba brings the only racecourse form and sets the standard after making a winning debut. An opening mark of 87 backs that up, so Charlie Appleby’s colt is the one the newcomers have to go and beat. The opposition is hardly lacking depth, though, with Shiyam and Byzantine representing powerful yards and likely to know their jobs first time, while Harry Charlton’s Bincimbal is another interesting debutant in a race where the market should be a useful guide. Still, in a five-runner affair I’d rather side with proven ability than nursery-room promise, and Al Hudaiba looks the most solid piece of the puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Al Hudaiba – 5/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: Charlie Appleby | Form: 1 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 82
There isn’t much mystery about the pick here. Al Hudaiba has already been to the track, already won, and his figures leave him clear of these on what we know. An OR of 87 and a Topspeed of 82 are proper juvenile novice numbers at this stage of the season, especially in a race where every rival is coming in cold. Appleby’s youngsters tend to improve for that first experience rather than plateau, and Tom Marquand is an eye-catching booking for one who should be able to sit handy from stall 2. At 5/6 he’s not exactly a giveaway, but he’s hard to oppose on substance. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in this small field. Al Hudaiba is the win bet and the obvious percentage call given he has already posted the best form on offer. There’s no each-way angle in a five-runner race, so don’t force one. If anything is going to trouble the favourite, Shiyam looks the most likely danger on stable strength and market position.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hudaiba | 5/6 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 5/6 | 5/6 (Bet365) |
| Bincimbal | 17/2 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Byzantine | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Eagle Island | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Shiyam | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
15:53 – Norwich Inns Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 5 | Going: 5.7) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is only a five-runner handicap but it’s not devoid of interest, chiefly because Hengest arrives chasing a hat-trick and looks the one the others have to knock off. Dylan Cunha’s 4-year-old has climbed the ladder quickly with back-to-back wins and now meets a couple of solid yardsticks in King’s Hand and Harlington, both of whom come here in decent nick themselves. The small field should make this tactical enough, especially over 1m2f at Yarmouth where track position can matter, but there is a fair bit of recent winning form on show. Man Of Desert has become hard to trust, while Give Me The Night needs a sudden revival. It’s not a deep Class 5, but the favourite does look solid rather than spectacular.
Top Selections
1. Hengest – 5/6 with William Hill
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: Dylan Cunha | Form: 7-6411 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 67
Hengest is the percentage call and, in a race lacking depth, he’s hard to oppose. Those last two wins suggest he has finally put things together, and the key point here is that he still looks on the upgrade despite now having to concede weight all round. An official mark of 86 sets the standard in this field, and his Topspeed figure of 67 backs up the visual impression that he’s operating at a better level than these rivals. Luke Morris is the right rider for a small-field tactical race and should have him in the right place from stall 2. At 5/6 he’s no giveaway, but he does look the most likely winner.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep this simple: Hengest is the win bet and the only bet in a five-runner race where each-way terms offer little appeal. King’s Hand looks the obvious danger on recent form, while Harlington has enough consistency to get involved if the favourite underperforms, but neither makes enough appeal to take on the market leader.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengest | 4/5 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 5/6 | 5/6 (William Hill) |
| Harlington | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Man Of Desert | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Give Me The Night | 9/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ratings Hub | Hengest |
16:23 – Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 5.7) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a smart little 6f handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the Haggas pair, headed by Another Abbot. He has the profile of a horse who can still do better, but he is hardly bombproof after a quiet reappearance. First Folio, by contrast, is a battle-hardened old sprinter who ran well enough on return and looks sure to make a race of it from stall 1. Travel Agent arrives in the best recent form, while Fantasy Master is another with a likeable profile off a light weight. It feels the sort of race where sharpness and track position will matter plenty, and there is enough strength in depth to make it a slightly tricky puzzle rather than a penalty kick for the favourite.
Top Selections
1. First Folio – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Kiely Marshall | Trainer: Julie Camacho | Form: 3276-4 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 85
First Folio is an eight-year-old now, but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and his comeback fourth suggested the fire still burns brightly. He is the top-rated runner in the field, has the best Topspeed figure on offer, and a low draw at Yarmouth over this trip is rarely a bad place to start. He does not have the sexy profile of Another Abbot, but he is much more straightforward and his level of established sprint handicap form reads very well in this company. At 10/3, he looks a fair win play in a race where solid, race-fit sprinters may just have the edge over classier but less reliable types. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Fantasy Master – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Robert Cowell | Form: 6551-3 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 83
Fantasy Master makes plenty of each-way appeal. He returned with a solid third, carries just 126, and his profile suggests he can be very competitive in a race of this nature when things drop right. Robert Cowell knows exactly what is required with these sprint handicappers, and Billy Loughnane is an eye-catching booking on a horse who should be played late. He is not one to trust blindly for win purposes, but this mark looks workable and that Topspeed figure of 83 says he still has the gears to land a blow. With three places on offer, 6/1 feels perfectly fair for an each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
First Folio is the percentage call as the win bet: solid return run, best figures, and the sort of dependable sprinter who should get involved. Fantasy Master is the each-way angle at a backable price, especially with three places available. Another Abbot is the obvious danger if stepping forward from his reappearance, while Travel Agent is respected after a productive spell.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Another Abbot | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Betfair) |
| Valley Ofthe Kings | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Twilight Fun | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| First Folio | 10/3 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Carbine Harvester | 10/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Fantasy Master | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Travel Agent | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Izzy Fast | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Style King | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Punt | Neyva’s Angel |
17:00 – Get Raceday Ready Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: 5.7) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a perfectly ordinary Class 6 mile handicap, which usually means it is a bit more competitive than the grade suggests. Typeface heads the market and is easy enough to see why on last season’s placed efforts, while Merapi arrives in the best recent nick after a string of runner-up finishes. El Fox has claims if building on his return, and Charlatan is one of the more interesting lurkers now back in calmer company. By contrast, a few of these need a leap of faith, with King Of Charm and Siam Fox not exactly arriving with obvious momentum despite fair enough handicap marks. The shape of the race suggests a tactical mile where recent sharpness and the ability to travel strongly on quick ground could prove decisive.
Top Selections
1. Merapi – 7/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Darragh Keenan | Trainer: Michael Keady | Form: -75222 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 50
Merapi is hardly hiding from the handicapper, but he is the one bringing the most solid and repeatable recent form into the race. Those three consecutive second places tell their own story: he is running to a reliable level and giving himself every chance in races of this nature. Off 74, he does not look thrown in, yet this is not a deep contest and the consistency counts for plenty. Darragh Keenan should be able to get him into a handy rhythm from stall 8, and at 7/2 he makes more appeal than some shorter-priced types who still have something to prove this season. He holds strong claims. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. El Fox – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: Marco Botti | Form: 3544-4 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 58
El Fox looks the value angle if you want something against the front pair in the betting. His reappearance fourth was a fair effort after a break, and it kept up the theme of a horse who has been running respectably in handicaps without quite getting his head in front. The mark of 68 looks workable enough in this grade, and Luke Morris around Yarmouth is never a negative when it comes to getting the fractions right. He does need to find a bit more than the bare form of that latest run, but this isn’t an especially fearsome Class 6 and 5/1 is a fair each-way punt for a horse likely to be thereabouts again. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Merapi is the straightforward win play given his recent sequence of seconds and overall reliability. For an each-way alternative, El Fox makes plenty of sense at a backable price in a nine-runner field with three places on offer. Typeface is the obvious danger if returning to his best, while Charlatan is not one to dismiss lightly if the market speaks in his favour.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merapi | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Paddy Power) |
| King Of Charm | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Regal Guest | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Siam Fox | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 7/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| El Fox | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Suitcase Smith | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Typeface | 5/2 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Charlatan | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
Yarmouth Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Folio | 5 | 3 | 60% | 80% |
| Siam Fox | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Twilight Fun | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Daring Legend | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Berry Clever | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Kiely Marshall | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 100% |
| Mason Paetel | 22 | 4 | 18.18% | 31.82% |
| Tom Marquand | 260 | 45 | 17.31% | 36.92% |
| Pat Cosgrave | 292 | 48 | 16.44% | 39.04% |
| Jack Mitchell | 364 | 54 | 14.84% | 40.38% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Yarmouth:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Clover | 5 | 2 | 40% | 60% |
| Charlie Appleby | 112 | 33 | 29.46% | 57.14% |
| William Haggas | 160 | 42 | 26.25% | 48.13% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 150 | 37 | 24.67% | 47.33% |
| Mark Rimell | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 44.44% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Yarmouth racing tips for Thursday 28th 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 Yarmouth today?
The first race at Yarmouth on Thursday 28th May 2026 goes off at 14:18, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Yarmouth today?
The going at Yarmouth is reported as 5.7) (watering) (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 14:18 through to 17:00.
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