Robin Goodfellow delivers expert horse racing tips for Thursday’s stacked card across Chester Brighton Chelmsford Huntingdon and Stratford

Robin Goodfellow delivers expert horse racing tips for Thursday’s stacked card across Chester Brighton Chelmsford Huntingdon and Stratford

If you’re planning a punt this Thursday or just love keeping up with the horses, we’ve got your back.

Racing expert Robin Goodfellow has laid out his top picks across five racecourses: Chester, Brighton, Chelmsford City, Huntingdon, and Stratford.

Whether you’re chasing naps, next bests, or just some reliable names to throw in your acca, here’s the guide to get you set.


Chester – Expect Fireworks on the Roodee

Chester never fails to serve up thrilling action on its unique, tight track.

Here’s who Robin Goodfellow is backing:

  • 1.30Copper Knight

  • 2.05Tricky Tel

  • 2.35Mount Kilimanjaro

  • 3.05Illinois

  • 3.40Sex On Fire

  • 4.10Fouroneohfever

  • 4.45My Kinda Ghaiy

Meanwhile, Gimcrack is mostly in sync, but puts forward a few alternates like Fair Taxes at 1.30 and Miami Matrix at 3.40.

He also flags Illinois as his nap of the day. Over at Newmarket, El Burhan gets the nod at 3.40, while the Northerner tips Jer Batt at 1.30 in Chester.


Brighton – Coastal Runners With Big Ambitions

Down at the seaside track in Brighton, here’s what to watch out for:

Robin Goodfellow’s Picks:

  • 2.25Time Patrol

  • 2.55Critical Aclaim

  • 3.25Queen Sansa (nap)

  • 4.00Irezumi

  • 4.35Harbour Vision

  • 5.10Port Hedland

Gimcrack is largely on the same page but gives the spotlight to Clipsham Noble at 3.25 and Kranjcar at 4.35 – the latter also picked as the next best by Newmarket.


Chelmsford City – Evening All-Weather Action

Under the lights at Chelmsford, the all-weather track plays host to some competitive racing. Here’s who Robin’s tipping:

  • 6.20Heaven Knows

  • 6.55Jesse Luc

  • 7.25Empress Of All

  • 7.55Lady Chartwell

  • 8.25Carlton (nb)

  • 8.55Ocean Odyssey

Gimcrack throws in alternatives like Marajito at 6.20 and Aspire To Glory at 8.55. Marajito is also the Northerner’s next best.


Huntingdon – Hurdles and Chases to Watch

It’s jumps day at Huntingdon and Robin’s laying down these selections:

  • 1.45Of Course You Can

  • 2.15Knights Affair

  • 2.45Ann D’arabie

  • 3.15Presenting Yeats

  • 3.50Iskar D’airy

  • 4.25Coastal Command

Gimcrack looks elsewhere in a few races – preferring Ile De Jersey in the opener and Zoffalee at 3.15. But both tip Iskar D’airy at 3.50.


Stratford – Wrapping the Day With More Jumps

Finally, Stratford serves up the late drama. Here’s who to keep an eye on:

Robin Goodfellow’s Fancies:

  • 5.25Therapist

  • 5.55Sir Galahad

  • 6.30Summerleaze

  • 7.05Remember Moi

  • 7.35Lady Gwen

  • 8.05Raby Mere

Gimcrack agrees early on but leans toward Carapaz at 7.05 and My Virtue at 7.35.


In Summary – Loads of Options and A Few Strong Shouts

From Illinois and Queen Sansa to Carlton and Jer Batt, Thursday’s racing card is jam-packed with promising runners.

Whether you follow Robin Goodfellow, Gimcrack, or one of the regional voices like the Northerner, there’s something for everyone across the tracks.