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:
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1.30 – Copper Knight
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2.05 – Tricky Tel
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2.35 – Mount Kilimanjaro
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3.05 – Illinois
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3.40 – Sex On Fire
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4.10 – Fouroneohfever
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4.45 – My 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:
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2.25 – Time Patrol
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2.55 – Critical Aclaim
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3.25 – Queen Sansa (nap)
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4.00 – Irezumi
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4.35 – Harbour Vision
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5.10 – Port 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:
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6.20 – Heaven Knows
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6.55 – Jesse Luc
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7.25 – Empress Of All
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7.55 – Lady Chartwell
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8.25 – Carlton (nb)
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8.55 – Ocean 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:
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1.45 – Of Course You Can
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2.15 – Knights Affair
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2.45 – Ann D’arabie
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3.15 – Presenting Yeats
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3.50 – Iskar D’airy
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4.25 – Coastal 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:
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5.25 – Therapist
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5.55 – Sir Galahad
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6.30 – Summerleaze
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7.05 – Remember Moi
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7.35 – Lady Gwen
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8.05 – Raby 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.
