With a packed racing schedule across Newmarket, York, Chepstow, Chester, and Ascot, fans of the turf are in for a thrilling Friday.
Whether you’re a seasoned punter or just love the excitement, Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow has you covered with his best bets, alongside selections from fellow tipsters Gimcrack and The Northerner.
Here’s a race-by-race rundown of the top horses to watch.
Newmarket – Friday’s Star Attractions
Robin Goodfellow’s Selections
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1.50 – War Hawk
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2.25 – Spicy Marg
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3.00 – Story Horse (nb)
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3.35 – January
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4.10 – Distant Storm
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4.45 – Sterling Knight
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5.20 – Nogo’s Dream (nap)
Gimcrack’s Selections
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1.50 – Marhaba Ghaiyyath
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2.25 – Venetian Sun (nap)
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3.00 – Story Horse
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3.35 – Cinderella’s Dream
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4.10 – Distant Storm
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4.45 – Leadman
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5.20 – Nogo’s Dream
Extra Tips
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Newmarket Highlight – 3.35 Cinderella’s Dream (nb)
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The Northerner’s Best Bet – 2.25 Venetian Sun (nap)
York – Strong Fields and Good Value
Robin Goodfellow’s Picks
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2.10 – Dubai Treasure
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2.45 – Celandine
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3.20 – Aylin
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3.55 – Dawn Of Liberation
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4.32 – Zarathos
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5.07 – Copper Knight
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5.40 – Sir Edward Lear
Gimcrack’s Tips
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2.10 – Sword
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2.45 – Nighteyes (nb)
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3.20 – Secret Echo
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3.55 – Yokohama
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4.32 – Perfidia
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5.07 – Brazen Bolt
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5.40 – Sir Edward Lear
Extra Tip
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The Northerner’s Fancy – 3.20 Aylin (nb)
Chepstow – Evening Racing Action
Robin Goodfellow’s Selections
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5.35 – You Are Everything
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6.10 – Blooming Legend
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6.40 – Banksman
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7.10 – Anthropologist
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7.40 – Ajrad
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8.10 – Savannah Smiles
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8.40 – Trojan Truth
Gimcrack’s Tips
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5.35 – Happy Chandler
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6.10 – Blooming Legend
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6.40 – Miakoda
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7.10 – Abundance
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7.40 – Ajrad
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8.10 – Darkened Edge
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8.40 – Douglas Dc
Chester – Tight Turns and Tactical Racing
Robin Goodfellow’s Picks
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5.55 – Sir Albert
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6.25 – Blazing
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6.55 – Annsar
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7.25 – Miss Herschel
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7.55 – Patagonia Girl
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8.25 – Abbey Heights
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8.55 – Little Keilee
Gimcrack’s Selections
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5.55 – Steel Drum
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6.25 – Wicksey
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6.55 – Annsar
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7.25 – Brielle
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7.55 – Love Beach
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8.25 – Never Dark
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8.55 – Petra Celera
Extra Nap
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6.25 Calico Blue (Newmarket)
Ascot – A Classy Card at a Premier Venue
Robin Goodfellow’s Top Picks
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2.00 – Dragon Icon
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2.35 – Front Line Fury
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3.10 – Sea Force
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3.45 – Music Piece
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4.20 – Meblesh
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4.55 – Northcliff
Gimcrack’s Choices
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2.00 – Lady Of Arabia
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2.35 – Better And Better
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3.10 – Sea Force
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3.45 – Ghaiyya
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4.20 – Ride The Thunder
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4.55 – Fast Track Harry
Final Thoughts
With plenty of exciting racing across five great tracks, there’s no shortage of options for punters looking to land a winner.
Keep an eye on Robin Goodfellow’s nap selections—Nogo’s Dream at Newmarket and Sea Force at Ascot—as they could be the standout performers of the day.
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