Our Yarmouth racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Wednesday 8th July 2026. The action gets underway at 14:15 and runs through to 16:45, with going reported as 5.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Zafaan boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Sam James has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 4 rides, Charlie Clover’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 | 18 | 7 | 38.89% | 61.11% |
| Newmarket | Racing Post | 17 | 6 | 35.29% | 76.47% |
| Templegate | The Sun | 12 | 3 | 25% | 50% |
| The Duke | Yorkshire Post | 12 | 3 | 25% | 50% |
14:15 – Winning Experience With Moulton Racing Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: 5.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a perfectly ordinary Class 5 on paper, but there is a bit of depth to it thanks to the 3yo fillies taking on older mares. Lovers Leap and Allegrino are the obvious pair to focus on, both arriving with progressive profiles and handy weights, while Dream Illusion brings the most solid recent all-round form among the older brigade. Fantasy Obsessor keeps knocking on the door and won’t go away quietly either. The shape of the race suggests tactical speed will matter over this Yarmouth 7f, and the draw shouldn’t be a major excuse for most of them. It is not a deep race, but it is a mildly tricky one because the younger fillies may still have more to offer than their marks suggest.
Top Selections
1. Lovers Leap – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam | Form: 46-316 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 61
Lovers Leap makes plenty of appeal in a race where the 3yos could easily dominate. Her win two starts back showed she can put a race to bed at this level, and last time’s sixth is easy enough to forgive if you take the wider view of her profile rather than one bare finishing position. She still has the best Topspeed figure in the field, gets in here with a light enough weight for a filly of her ability and Billy Loughnane is no bad man to have delivering her late. At 9/4, she is not a giveaway, but she does look the most likely winner if running to her recent best. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Fantasy Obsessor – 13/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Ray Dawson | Trainer: Michael Appleby | Form: 502252 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 44
Fantasy Obsessor is the one at a slightly bigger price who makes some each-way sense. She has become a bit expensive to follow for win purposes, granted, but the flip side is that her consistency gives her a solid place chance again in an eight-runner race with three places on offer. Those recent seconds read well enough for this grade, she is fairly treated off 71 and stall 2 could help her hold a good position if this turns tactical. Michael Appleby’s runners are often well placed in these handicaps and Ray Dawson knows how to nurse one into the frame. At 13/2, she looks the value each-way play against the shorter-priced younger fillies. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Lovers Leap is the win bet and the one I’d want on side most strongly, as she still looks open to a bit more progress in this company. Fantasy Obsessor is the each-way punt at a fairer price, especially with three places available. The obvious dangers are Allegrino, who is going the right way, and Dream Illusion, whose recent form gives her a squeak if the younger fillies underperform.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Illusion | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Ironist | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Izzy Fast | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Fantasy Obsessor | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| Lovers Leap | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Allegrino | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Galileo Charm | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rockavon | Fantasy Obsessor |
| Kieran McHugh | Lovers Leap |
14:45 – Infobond Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 5 | Going: 5.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly tight little nursery rather than a race packed with lurkers, and the market has understandably clustered around the more established sprint form. Holi Scarlett arrives off the back of a win and is sure to be popular, while Dubai Charm has been running well in stronger-looking maiden company and now makes the switch into handicap company. Or Another is interesting on what he has already shown in two starts, and My Maria catches the eye on figures with a handy racing weight. Over a sharp 5f at Yarmouth, tactical pace and professionalism matter plenty, especially with lightly raced 2yos, so this may come down to which one handles the rough-and-tumble of nursery life best. It is competitive enough, but not an impossible puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Dubai Charm – 9/2 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Richard Hughes | Form: 230 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 58
Dubai Charm gets the nod because his form has a bit more substance than most of these and the opening mark of 75 looks workable. That latest third-place finish followed a solid second, and the bare 230 line suggests a colt who has been learning his job without running badly. Hughes is more than capable with these sprinting juveniles and Billy Loughnane is an eye-catching booking around a track where getting into stride quickly is vital. He is not thrown in, but available at 9/2 he looks a fair win proposition against rivals who still have a little to prove under nursery conditions. Bet type: win.
Bet: WIN
2. My Maria – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Kieran Shoemark | Trainer: Archie Watson | Form: 43 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 72
My Maria makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where a few of the obvious ones are already fully exposed to the assessor. She has only had the two runs, shaped with promise on both starts, and that Topspeed figure of 72 stands out in this field. Carrying just 127, she could easily take another step forward now switched into handicaps, and Watson is not one to waste time finding the right spot for a juvenile sprinter. Kieran Shoemark should be able to get her into a good rhythm from stall 4, and 6/1 feels a perfectly acceptable price for a filly with upside. Bet type: each-way.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Dubai Charm is the main play and looks the percentage call on the strength of his existing form. My Maria is the each-way punt at 6/1, largely because she still has the scope to improve past her mark. Holi Scarlett is the obvious danger after getting her head in front last time, while Or Another also has enough early promise to be taken seriously.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Charm | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 9/2 | 11/4 | 9/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Fly Test | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Holi Scarlett | 11/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 15/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Or Another | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 3/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Sable Island | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 20/1 | 12/1 | 20/1 (Sky Bet) |
| My Maria | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Cydney Sweenie | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Miss U Gino | 33/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Duke | Dubai Charm |
15:15 – ATI Tank Hire Memorial Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 1m | Class 4 | Going: 5.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This may only be a four-runner novice, but it revolves around three fillies with solid enough profiles and that gives it a bit more substance than the numbers suggest. Starlight Lass sets the standard on official figures after improving from second to first, while Raneem made a winning start and comes from a yard that knows exactly how to place a promising filly. Dream Vega is hardly out of it either, especially on ratings and Topspeed, and she gets weight from the two principals. Sakura Impact looks badly up against it on what little we know. In truth, this feels less like a deep race and more like a tactical little contest where class and professionalism should decide it. The market has probably got the right pair at the head.
Top Selections
1. Starlight Lass – 8/11 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Robert Havlin | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 21 | Rating: 93 | Topspeed: 27
Starlight Lass is the obvious one, but that does not make her a weak one. She improved exactly as you would want from her debut second to get off the mark next time, and that 93 rating gives her a narrow edge over Raneem on the book. The Gosden team are masters with this type of three-year-old filly, and Robert Havlin is a very safe pair of hands in a race that could turn tactical in a hurry. At 8/11 she is no giveaway, but she has the strongest combination of proven ability and likely further progress. In a small field, she looks the one they all have to beat.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a four-runner race: Starlight Lass is the win bet and there is no each-way angle worth forcing with only one place on offer. Raneem is the clear danger after a successful debut and Dream Vega has enough ability to keep them honest, but the safest play is to side with the filly who already sets the standard and should have more to come.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raneem | 2/1 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 7/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Starlight Lass | 4/6 | 4/6 | 8/11 | 4/6 | 8/11 | 8/11 (Paddy Power) |
| Dream Vega | 5/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Sakura Impact | 100/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Newmarket | Starlight Lass |
15:45 – Great Yarmouth Racecourse Maiden Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 3 | Going: 5.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly informative little maiden rather than a punting free-for-all, with the market understandably centring on Waterford Castle after a string of solid efforts in stronger company. He sets the standard on both rating and raw form, but he is becoming expensive to follow and that leaves a bit of room for something less exposed. Hollywell Stream is the obvious alternative after shaping well again last time, while Kokbastau is the interesting dark horse for Roger Varian given he has only been seen once and now steps up in trip. Ancestor and Seacole both have scope to improve for top yards, but they need to find a chunk. In a six-runner race, class and upside should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Waterford Castle – 11/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: George Boughey | Form: -22227 | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 89
Waterford Castle is the one they all have to beat. His profile is hardly hidden from the assessor or the market, but a mark of 99 towers over this field and his run of placed efforts says he has been keeping better company than most of these. The slight concern is obvious enough: he has had his chances and the latest seventh does take a little shine off him. Even so, dropping into this small-field Yarmouth maiden could be exactly what he needs. Billy Loughnane is a positive booking and if he reproduces anything close to his best level, 11/8 is perfectly fair rather than flashy. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Hollywell Stream – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam | Form: 2-62 | Rating: 95 | Topspeed: 39
Hollywell Stream looks the sensible each-way angle in a race where only one or two may really be up to winning it. She has already shown a decent level of ability, her rating of 95 puts her right near the top of this field, and the latest second suggests she is still moving the right way. William Buick taking over catches the eye, especially in a tactical six-runner race where positioning matters. She receives 5lb from the colts and geldings too, which is no bad thing over this trip on quick ground. At 10/3, she is short enough in absolute terms, but still appeals as the percentage play to hit the frame and possibly give the favourite most to think about. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward. Waterford Castle is the win play because his established level is the best on offer and this is a weaker assignment than he has been contesting. For the saver or place-minded option, Hollywell Stream makes plenty of sense each-way with Buick booked and solid form in the bank. Kokbastau is the danger if the step up in trip unlocks improvement at the second attempt.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancestor | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Kokbastau | 2/1 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 11/4 | 7/4 | 11/4 (Sky Bet) |
| Traveling Man | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Waterford Castle | 11/8 | 1/1 | 11/10 | 6/5 | 11/8 | 11/8 (Bet365) |
| Hollywell Stream | 10/3 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Seacole | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 8/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Dean Kilbryde | Hollywell Stream |
| Melissa Jones | Kokbastau |
| Jeffrey Ross | Waterford Castle |
16:15 – Marine Lodge Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: 5.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a small-field handicap with a very obvious starting point, as Prefer The Sister brings the standout recent profile after figures of 742312 and a mark of 71. He’s the one the rest have to beat, particularly from stall 1 over a mile that should suit ideally. The question for punters is whether to take a short price or try to nick some each-way value against him in a race lacking depth but not entirely lacking danger. Bizarre Law has the best Topspeed figure in the field and is capable on his day, while Heer’s Sadie arrives off an encouraging second and is probably the solid alternative if the favourite underperforms. It’s not a strong Class 6 by any means, but there is a clear pecking order.
Top Selections
1. Prefer The Sister – 8/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Mason Paetel | Trainer: James Owen | Form: 742312 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 51
Prefer The Sister is hard to oppose in a race of this nature. He’s been knocking on the door repeatedly, then got his head in front before backing that up with another solid second, so the current form figures tell a straightforward story: he’s thriving at this level. An official mark of 71 leaves him clear at the top of this field, and the inside draw is another plus in a race where tactical position could matter plenty. Mason Paetel keeps the ride for James Owen, and there’s no need to overcomplicate it — at 8/11 he’s short, but he still looks the most likely winner by some margin. Bet: WIN
2. Heer’s Sadie
Jockey: Liam Wright | Trainer: Julia & Shelley Birkett | Form: 645-62 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 30
Heer’s Sadie makes more each-way appeal than most in here after shaping well to finish second on her latest start. That run suggested the veteran still retains enough enthusiasm to be competitive in this grade, and a mark of 69 gives her a fighting chance if the favourite doesn’t get an easy time of it. The Topspeed figure is modest enough, so she doesn’t look bombproof, but in a six-runner race lacking many reliable types she appeals as the one most likely to run her race. Liam Wright knows the mare, and she looks the sensible each-way punt rather than one of the more speculative outsiders. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Prefer The Sister is the win play and deserves favouritism on recent form, class edge and draw. For those wanting a second angle, Heer’s Sadie is the each-way option after her latest second and looks the safest to hit the frame. Bizarre Law is the obvious danger if bouncing back, but he’s not one I’d trust ahead of the main pair.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefer The Sister | 8/11 | 1/2 | 8/15 | 8/15 | 8/11 (Bet365) |
| Regal Guest | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Charlatan | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Bizarre Law | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Rokuni | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Delargy | Heer’s Sadie |
| bettinggods.com | Prefer The Sister |
16:45 – Haven Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 6 | Going: 5.7) (watering) (rail movements (Good to firm (goingstick) | | flat
This doesn’t look a deep Class 6 by any stretch, but it is a race with a fairly solid shape to it. Zafaan arrives off a win and is the obvious starting point now back in handicap company, while Divot has been knocking on the door in slightly stronger races and rates a serious danger despite a lesser last run. Zaraquelle is unexposed enough to think there may be a bit more to come after a break, and she’s respected in a seven-runner field where the each-way terms matter. The rest have bits and pieces of form, but most need to bounce back or improve sharply. In truth, this looks more about whether the favourite can confirm recent progress than a wide-open puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Zafaan – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Loughnane | Trainer: Charlie Clover | Form: 1555-1 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 64
Zafaan makes plenty of appeal here. He returned from a break with a win, and that immediately gave his profile a sharper look than most of these exposed rivals. A mark of 69 is hardly punitive in this grade, and his Topspeed figure of 64 is one of the more persuasive pieces of evidence in a race where several have little room for manoeuvre from their current marks. Billy Loughnane is a positive booking in this sort of handicap and, from stall 6, he should be able to get him into a handy rhythm. At 7/4 he is no giveaway, but he is still the one with the most convincing recent argument. Bet: WIN
2. Divot – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Cieren Fallon | Trainer: William Knight | Form: 3-2357 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 58
Divot is the each-way alternative because his overall profile is more dependable than flashy, and in a race of this nature that counts for plenty. Before a slightly flat effort last time, he had been running well enough to suggest a race like this was within reach, with the sequence of placed efforts reading better than it might first appear. He is the top-rated runner on 70 and Cieren Fallon is more than capable of delivering him late if they go a sensible pace. The market has him second in, which feels about right, but 10/3 still makes some appeal for those wanting a safer each-way punt in a small field. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Zafaan is the straight win play because he comes here with the best recent momentum and still looks fairly treated. Divot is the each-way option in a seven-runner race, mainly because his consistency gives him a strong chance of hitting the frame if the favourite proves too good. Zaraquelle is the one I’d fear most beyond the pair if returning improved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaraquelle | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Divot | 10/3 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Zafaan | 7/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Spaceage Love Song | 13/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Sweetstevie | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Pure Theory | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Sunset In Paris | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Stephen Darbyshire | Divot |
| The Guardian | Zafaan |
Yarmouth Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zafaan | 4 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Izzy Fast | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Ironist | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
| Heer’s Sadie | 16 | 3 | 18.75% | 37.5% |
| Sunset In Paris | 6 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam James | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
| William Buick | 332 | 75 | 22.59% | 46.08% |
| Mason Paetel | 26 | 5 | 19.23% | 30.77% |
| Robert Havlin | 297 | 42 | 14.14% | 41.08% |
| Daniel Muscutt | 327 | 40 | 12.23% | 30.89% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Yarmouth:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Clover | 10 | 3 | 30% | 50% |
| William Haggas | 165 | 44 | 26.67% | 47.88% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 153 | 38 | 24.84% | 48.37% |
| Roger Varian | 283 | 60 | 21.2% | 51.94% |
| Ed Walker | 158 | 30 | 18.99% | 38.61% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Yarmouth racing tips for Wednesday 8th July 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 8th July 2026 goes off at 14:15, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Yarmouth today?
The going at Yarmouth is reported as 5.7) (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 14:15 through to 16:45.
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