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Yarmouth Racing Tips & Predictions - Wednesday 20th May 2026

Yarmouth Racing Tips & Predictions - Wednesday 20th May 2026

Our Yarmouth racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Wednesday 20th May 2026. The action gets underway at 17:35 and runs through to 20:10, with going reported as 5.1) (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick).

A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Dream Pirate boasts a 40% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, Taryn Langley has been in fine form here with 4 wins from 15 rides, Sir Mark Prescott Bt’s yard sends out runners with a 28.57% 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):

TipsterSourceSelectionsWinsWin %Place %
Sam HardyWeekender11545.45%54.55%
MarlboroughDaily Telegraph19842.11%63.16%
Tipman Tipstipmantips.com11436.36%45.45%
NewmarketRacing Post16531.25%75%
TemplegateThe Sun13430.77%53.85%

17:35 – British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 5.1) (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a fairly informative Yarmouth juvenile novice rather than a throwaway early-season scramble, with the market understandably centring on the pair with experience and proper figures already on the board. Havana Sprite sets the standard after a promising fourth and her 99 rating and matching Topspeed mark make her the one they all have to aim at. Havana Lightning is the obvious danger on bare numbers, while Havana Grey Star also showed enough on debut from stall 1 to think she can step forward. Beyond that, there are a few unknown quantities from respected yards, notably Halliwell Stream for Jane Chapple-Hyam, but the rest need sizeable improvement. In truth, this looks less a deep puzzle than a race likely decided by which of the leading debutantes progresses most from first to second start.

Top Selections

1. Havana Sprite – 6/5 with William Hill

Jockey: Hector Crouch | Trainer: James Tate | Form: 4 | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 99

She is hard to get away from. That debut fourth already reads as the standout piece of form in this field and the figures absolutely back it up, with a 99 rating and 99 Topspeed miles clear of anything else on offer here. James Tate’s juveniles tend to know their job and Hector Crouch is a good booking to keep things straightforward over this sharp 5f. At around 6/5 she is no hidden gem, but sometimes the obvious answer is the right one, and this filly looks to have the best blend of experience, speed and professionalism in the line-up. If she builds even slightly on that first effort, she should take plenty of beating. Bet type: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Halliwell Stream – 9/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:

For an each-way angle in a race where the top of the market may dominate, Halliwell Stream makes more appeal than some of the exposed outsiders. She comes from a yard capable of readying a juvenile first time up and the booking of Silvestre De Sousa catches the eye in a race where positive tactics often matter at Yarmouth over the minimum trip. Her stablemate Harlequin Sky is much bigger in the betting, which may be a clue in itself. At 9/1 she looks the sensible each-way punt against the more obvious experienced fillies, especially if the principals fail to improve as expected and this turns tactical or messy. Bet type: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Keep it simple: Havana Sprite is the win bet because she has the clear best piece of form and the standout figures in the field. For an each-way play in an 11-runner race with three places on offer, Halliwell Stream looks the value among the newcomers. Havana Lightning is the obvious danger, while Havana Grey Star is another who could easily outrun her price if stepping forward from debut.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Halliwell Stream9/16/17/113/27/19/1 (Bet365)
Harlequin Sky33/122/125/122/125/133/1 (Bet365)
Havana Grey Star11/24/19/24/19/211/2 (Bet365)
Havana Lightning2/17/47/47/47/42/1 (Bet365)
Havana Sprite1/111/1011/1011/106/56/5 (William Hill)
Minnie Bear80/166/166/166/166/180/1 (Bet365)
Persian Sunset25/120/122/120/122/125/1 (Bet365)
Sable Island18/114/116/114/116/118/1 (Bet365)
Sea Of Sardinia80/150/150/150/150/180/1 (Bet365)
Sydney Grace28/120/122/120/122/128/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Ben MorganHavana Sprite
The JudgeHavana Sprite

18:10 – British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Race Details: 6f | Class 2 | Going: 5.1) (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a useful little novice rather than a penalty kick, with the market understandably drawn to those who have already shown a bit and a few smart yards introducing newcomers. Bassrah and Prince Kameo are the only ones with racecourse evidence, and that alone gives them a slight edge in a contest where several of the shorter-priced runners are relying on stable vibes and pedigree. Bassrah has the stronger figure on the book and receives 5lb, while Rogue Imperial and Boysofwallstreet represent powerful operations and are obvious threats if ready to roll first time. Peaceful Warrior also makes appeal at the prices. It is the sort of 2yo race where professionalism could count for plenty on easing ground, so proven experience may just prove decisive.

Top Selections

1. Bassrah – 10/3 with Bet365

Jockey: Paddy Bradley | Trainer: Charlie Fellowes | Form: 6 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 45

Bassrah is the percentage call. She did not quite land a blow on debut, but a bare sixth in a novice does not tell the whole story in these early-season juvenile races, and she sets the standard here on the figures with an official mark of 63 and a Topspeed of 45. The 5lb fillies’ allowance is no small thing in a race where most of her rivals are making their first start, and Charlie Fellowes’ youngsters often improve plenty for that initial outing. At 10/3 she is hardly hidden, but she still looks the most solid option in a race full of unknowns. Bet: WIN

2. Prince Kameo – 14/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Luke Morris | Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt | Form: 4 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed:

Prince Kameo makes plenty of each-way appeal if you are looking beyond the obvious pair at the head of the market. He shaped with some promise when fourth on debut and, unlike most of these, has at least been through the drill once already. That counts for a lot with 2yos over 6f, especially if the ground is taking some getting. Sir Mark Prescott does not usually waste bullets, and Luke Morris is the sort to have one organised from the gates. An official mark of 60 puts him in the mix, and 14/1 looks a fair price for a colt with realistic improvement to come second time up. Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Bassrah is the straightforward win play because she brings the best established form and gets weight from the colts. For an each-way punt, Prince Kameo looks overpriced given his debut experience and likely progress. The obvious dangers are Rogue Imperial and Boysofwallstreet, two well-bred newcomers from yards fully capable of landing this first time out.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Ardad Steve12/111/111/111/112/112/1 (Bet365)
Boysofwallstreet3/111/411/411/43/13/1 (Bet365)
Conciliate14/111/111/111/112/114/1 (Bet365)
Easy Answer17/28/117/215/217/217/2 (Bet365)
Peaceful Warrior5/118/54/17/29/25/1 (Bet365)
Prince Kameo14/111/112/111/112/114/1 (Bet365)
Rogue Imperial10/318/54/17/27/24/1 (Paddy Power)
Bassrah10/35/23/111/410/310/3 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Robin GoodfellowBassrah
NewmarketEasy Answer

18:40 – Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 5 | Going: 5.1) (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This doesn’t look a deep Class 5, but it is the sort of race where a few arrive with fairly similar claims and the pace and track position could easily settle it. Goldie Trickett is the obvious one to start with after returning with a solid third and she gets the services of Silvestre De Sousa, while Solanna has been running consistently well and looks well suited by this sort of test. Urban Warrior is less exposed than most and could step forward from his reappearance, whereas Law Supreme and Dream Pirate have enough ability to get involved if bouncing back. With King’s Hand a non-runner, it trims the field but doesn’t make things straightforward. It’s competitive rather than classy, and finding value matters.

Top Selections

1. Goldie Trickett – 11/4 with William Hill

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam | Form: 7435-3 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 38

Goldie Trickett makes most appeal. She returned from a break with a respectable third, which was just the sort of run you’d want to see from a 4yo who still has a bit of scope in this grade, and she now drops into a race lacking a standout improver. An opening mark of 80 still looks workable enough if she builds on that comeback, and the booking of De Sousa catches the eye in a small field where positive positioning can be vital around Yarmouth. At 11/4, she isn’t exactly hidden, but she still looks the percentage call against mostly exposed opposition. Bet: WIN

2. Urban Warrior – 9/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Jack Doughty | Trainer: Stuart Williams | Form: 096-4 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed:

Urban Warrior is the each-way angle because he’s one of the few in here who could have a little more to offer than the bare form suggests. His seasonal return, when fourth, was a fair starting point after time off and hinted that he might be ready to do better now stepping on from that effort. Drawn in stall 1 and carrying just 123, he should get a handy run if things fall right, and this mark of 79 gives him a squeak if he progresses as a 4yo ought to. Available at 9/2, he looks a perfectly sensible each-way punt in a race where plenty have exposed profiles. Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Goldie Trickett is the win play; she has the right profile for this race and looks the most solid option if building on her comeback third. Urban Warrior is the each-way alternative at a fair enough price given his low weight and scope to improve from his reappearance. Solanna is the obvious danger after another reliable effort, while Law Supreme is capable if forgiven a lesser latest run.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Law Supreme6/15/15/15/15/16/1 (Bet365)
Solanna4/17/24/14/17/24/1 (Bet365)
Dream Pirate9/29/25/19/24/15/1 (Paddy Power)
Goldie Trickett9/45/25/25/211/411/4 (William Hill)
Special Breeze14/111/112/112/112/114/1 (Bet365)
Jack Sparowe9/19/19/19/19/19/1 (Bet365)
Urban Warrior9/24/14/14/14/19/2 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
NewsboySolanna
Melissa JonesUrban Warrior

19:10 – Get Raceday Ready Handicap

Race Details: 1m 6f | Class 5 | Going: 5.1) (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This is a small-field staying handicap, but it is not lacking in angles. Iwantmytimewithyou heads the market after a couple of solid placed efforts and looks the obvious one if this extra emphasis on stamina suits again, while Betelgeuse has been knocking on the door and arrives with similarly persuasive claims off the same mark as Relocal. Golden Garden is interesting stepping back in after a respectable reappearance, and Saratoga Gold is the seasoned old hand who rarely runs a bad race in this sort of company. It is not a deep race, though, and that can make it tactical rather than straightforward. In a six-runner contest around Yarmouth, position and patience may count for plenty, so this feels more about who is best placed to see it out strongest than raw ratings alone.

Top Selections

1. Iwantmytimewithyou – 15/8 with Betfair

Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Ed Dunlop | Form: 57-252 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 58

He is short enough, but there is a fair argument that he deserves to be. Those last two runner-up efforts suggest he is ready to cash in, and Ed Dunlop’s 4yo looks like a horse whose turn is near now he is settling into middle-distance handicaps. Billy Loughnane is a positive booking in a race that may develop into a tactical affair, and from a low draw he should get a smooth trip. He is not thrown in off 80, but his profile is stronger than most of these and the 15/8 looks acceptable rather than spectacular. He holds the most solid overall claims and is the one to beat. Bet type: Win.

Bet: WIN

2. Saratoga Gold – 13/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson | Trainer: Kevin Frost | Form: 5232-3 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 74

At the prices, Saratoga Gold makes more each-way appeal than some of the younger legs. He is an eight-year-old now, but the form figures say he is still very capable in this grade, and that latest third suggested there is plenty of life left in him. His Topspeed figure of 74 stands out in this field and he tends to give you a run for your money when conditions are in his favour. Callum Hutchinson should know exactly what he has underneath him here: a battle-hardened stayer who will not mind a proper test at 1m6f. In a race where a few still have stamina to prove fully, 13/2 looks a fair each-way punt. Bet type: Each-way.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Keep it simple: Iwantmytimewithyou is the win play, as his recent placed form gives him the most dependable profile in the field. For an each-way alternative in this six-runner race, Saratoga Gold is the value angle at the prices given his consistency and solid speed figure. Betelgeuse is the obvious danger after back-to-back seconds, while Golden Garden is another with a squeak if building on his comeback run.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetBest
Relocal11/29/25/15/111/2 (Bet365)
Golden Garden4/118/54/14/14/1 (Bet365)
Betelgeuse10/311/411/411/410/3 (Bet365)
Iwantmytimewithyou7/415/815/815/815/8 (Betfair)
Saratoga Gold13/25/111/211/213/2 (Bet365)
Dereham12/111/112/112/112/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Sunday ExpressBetelgeuse
LambournGolden Garden

19:40 – Download The At The Races App Handicap

Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: 5.1) (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This is a pretty ordinary Class 6 mile, but that does not make it simple. The market is understandably revolving around last-time-out winners Tilani, Kamaway and Timely Affair, and they bring the most solid recent form into the race. Tilani is the obvious one on the figures after scoring off 76, while Timely Affair has been knocking on the door and looks straightforward enough from stall 1. Kamaway also arrives on the back of a confidence-boosting win and has a handy draw to work from. Behind them, Havana Tobouggaloo and Ribston Pippin have place claims if building on recent seconds. It is not a deep race, but it is the sort of handicap where positioning and attitude in the final furlong will decide plenty.

Top Selections

1. Tilani – 5/2 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Jack Dace | Trainer: Ian Williams | Form: 70-861 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 65

Tilani makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking depth. He got off the mark at the latest attempt and did it in a way that suggested this mark may not have him pinned just yet. The topspeed figure of 65 is one of the better numbers on offer here, and Ian Williams runners in this sort of low-grade handicap are rarely without a plan. He is not thrown in, but he does look the most likely winner if backing up that latest effort, and stall 5 gives Jack Dace options rather than excuses. At 5/2, he is short enough in a modest contest, but still the one they all have to beat.

Bet: WIN

2. Havana Tobouggaloo – 9/1 with Betfair

Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Zoe Hawkins | Form: 7380-2 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 53

Havana Tobouggaloo is the each-way angle at a fairer price after shaping with some encouragement when second on the reappearance. That was his first run for a while and it hinted there is a bit more to come now fitness has been sharpened. Billy Loughnane is a notable booking in this grade, and from stall 4 he should be able to get him into a handy rhythm without burning too much petrol. He does not have the cleanest overall profile in the field, but this is not a race packed with reliable types and 9/1 looks perfectly workable for a horse coming here off a solid comeback effort.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Tilani is the win bet because he arrives in the best recent form and looks the one with the strongest claims of following up. For an each-way punt, Havana Tobouggaloo appeals most after that promising return and should be competitive if building on it. The obvious dangers are Timely Affair, who has been very consistent, and Kamaway, another last-time-out winner drawn to get involved.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Kamaway7/27/210/37/27/27/2 (Bet365)
Timely Affair4/110/37/27/27/24/1 (Bet365)
Emery Down15/213/26/17/115/215/2 (Bet365)
Tilani7/49/55/27/415/85/2 (Paddy Power)
Poke The Bear22/118/114/120/120/122/1 (Bet365)
Havana Tobouggaloo17/29/19/19/19/19/1 (Betfair)
Ribston Pippin9/115/27/115/215/29/1 (Bet365)
Lastchancezouloon50/140/140/140/140/150/1 (Bet365)
Charming Fellow50/133/140/140/140/150/1 (Bet365)
Cezarro14/111/112/112/112/114/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
WhistlerKamaway
SpotlightTilani

20:10 – Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap

Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: 5.1) (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a proper end-of-card handicap rather than a race full of certainties. Berry Clever sets the standard on recent placed efforts and is the obvious one, but he is not exactly hiding from the market. Rogue Allegiance is heading the right way after a couple of solid runs and looks sure to be popular too, while Noble Guest has a touch of class for this grade if coping with stall 11. Tennessee Gold has become risky, Tactical Plan needs to leave this season’s efforts behind, and Ziggy’s Condor has bits of form that keep him in the conversation. Over 7f on this sort of ground, tactical position and who handles the final furlong best could decide it. Tricky enough, but not impossible.

Top Selections

1. Berry Clever – 10/3 with William Hill

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa | Trainer: Chris Dwyer | Form: 61-332 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 59

Berry Clever is the one arriving with the cleanest profile. He has been knocking hard on the door, finishing third, third and then second on his last three starts, and that consistency counts for plenty in a race where several rivals come with a caveat or two. An 86 mark looks workable judged on those efforts, and Silvestre De Sousa is the sort of booking that catches the eye in this grade because he tends to get these handicappers organised at the right time. At 10/3 he is no giveaway, but he still looks the most solid option and the one most likely to run his race. Bet type: win candidate.

Bet: WIN

2. Noble Guest – 6/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Harry Burns | Trainer: George Margarson | Form: 156-35 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 54

Noble Guest appeals as the each-way play if you can forgive the widest draw. He shaped well enough on his first two starts this season, especially when third, before not quite getting home late on his latest run. There is enough in that profile to think he can still be competitive from a mark of 88, and he does not need to improve much to hit the frame in a race lacking depth. The concern is obvious: stall 11 over this trip is not ideal at Yarmouth. Even so, 6/1 is fair compensation for a horse with some class edge in a Class 5 and he looks the value against shorter-priced rivals. Bet type: each-way punt.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Berry Clever is the sensible win bet given his recent string of placed efforts and solid overall profile. Noble Guest makes more appeal as the each-way alternative, with the draw the main issue rather than his ability. Rogue Allegiance is the obvious danger after two good runs, while Tennessee Gold is well treated on old form if suddenly bouncing back.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Tennessee Gold9/19/19/18/117/29/1 (Bet365)
Noble Guest6/16/16/15/16/16/1 (Bet365)
Rogue Allegiance4/110/37/210/37/24/1 (Bet365)
Tactical Plan14/110/111/110/111/114/1 (Bet365)
Giorgio M10/19/19/18/19/110/1 (Bet365)
Chilly Breeze40/133/133/125/133/140/1 (Bet365)
Berry Clever9/43/13/13/110/310/3 (William Hill)
Uppercase18/114/116/112/116/118/1 (Bet365)
Welljudged14/112/114/111/114/114/1 (Bet365)
Middleton View28/125/125/120/122/128/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
MoorestyleTennessee Gold

Yarmouth Course Specialists

Horses To Note

The top course performers among today’s runners:

HorseRunsWinsWin %Place %
Dream Pirate5240%60%
Solanna4125%50%
Noble Guest9222.22%22.22%
Dereham5120%100%
Berry Clever700%42.86%

Jockeys To Note

The pilots with the strongest records at the course:

JockeyRidesWinsWin %Place %
Taryn Langley15426.67%40%
Paddy Bradley34617.65%20.59%
Harry Davies1131916.81%39.82%
Silvestre De Sousa1422316.2%39.44%
Edward Greatrex48714.58%31.25%

Trainers To Note

Yards that have done well at Yarmouth:

TrainerRunnersWinsWin %Place %
Sir Mark Prescott Bt491428.57%51.02%
Warren Greatrex8225%37.5%
Adam Kirby4125%25%
Lemos De Souza14321.43%28.57%
T J Kent33721.21%33.33%

Summary & Best Bets

That wraps up our Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth today?

The first race at Yarmouth on Wednesday 20th May 2026 goes off at 17:35, with 6 races scheduled in total.

What is the going at Yarmouth today?

The going at Yarmouth is reported as 5.1) (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick).

How many races are at Yarmouth today?

There are 6 races on the card at Yarmouth today, running from 17:35 through to 20:10.

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