If you’re looking for a flashy superstar, look elsewhere. The 4.02 at Thurles is a proper 0-100 handicap hurdle for the stayers—a three-mile test on soft ground that will find out exactly who wants it. With 17 runners declared, this is a puzzle, but the data points to three clear angles.The Leading Fancy: Empire Walk…

Thurles in February is rarely a place for the faint-hearted, and today’s 3.27 Rated Novice Hurdle is no exception. We’ve got a small but tactical six-runner field facing 2m 4½f on ground described as Soft.In a race where weights range from 11-1 to 12-0, the math often beats the “eye test.” Here is the no-nonsense…

It’s a cold Thursday night on the Tapeta, and while most of the country is tucked up, the 20:00 at Southwell (Class 6, 7f) offers a proper puzzle for the night owls. With Hows The Guvnor and Liberty Bird pulled out, we’re left with a leaner field and a much tighter betting heat.Here is the…

If you’re looking for a clear-cut betting opportunity on the Southwell Tapeta tonight, the Class 6 BetMGM Handicap (19:30) offers a fascinatng clash between raw statistical dominance and tactical trip-switching.Here is the no-nonsense breakdown of the three horses that actually matter.The Big Gun: Reginald Charles (5)The HorseRaceBase figures don’t lie. With a total rating of…

If you’re looking for the story of the winter, look no further than Stall 2. Aisling Oscar isn’t just a horse in form; he’s a statistical anomaly bidding for a record-equalling eighth consecutive victory tonight. Bought for a modest 3,200gns, he has made the “Barry And The Chuckles” syndicate the envy of the paddock.Here is…

If you’re looking for Group 1 glamour, you’ve come to the wrong place. But if you want a proper Class 6 scrap on the Southwell Tapeta, the 6.30 Midnite Handicap (Div 2) is where the value hides. Eleven runners, 1m4f, and a surface that separates the specialists from the pretenders.Here is the no-nonsense verdict on…

Class 6 handicaps at Southwell are rarely for the faint-hearted, but the 6.00 this evening offers a rare moment of clarity in the data. With eleven runners over the 1m 4f trip, the “Midnite” Handicap (Div 1) is a puzzle where most pieces don’t fit—except for one.The Solid Option: Night Bear (2)If you’re looking for…

If you’re looking for a race where the form book actually makes sense, Southwell’s 17:00 handicap is about as transparent as it gets. We have a five-runner field where the pace logic is straightforward, but the betting value is where the real work begins.The C&D Specialist: Baker BlueBaker Blue is effectively the horse they all…

Date: Thursday, 5th February 2026Conditions: 2m Handicap Chase, Heavy GroundWe’re closing the card at Lingfield with a proper slog in the mud. It’s a Class 5 Handicap Chase over 2 miles, and frankly, you can put a line through three of the five runners immediately. This is a match race between a rapidly improving favourite…

Date: Thursday, 5th Feb 2026We have a six-runner Mares Handicap Hurdle to close the card at Doncaster today. On paper, it looks tricky, but when you strip away the noise and look at the profiles, the winner is staring us in the face.Here is the no-nonsense breakdown.The One To Beat: Scavengers Reign (6/4)This is the…