Friday’s horse racing tips: Beat the bookies with this 12-1 longshot at Newbury plus two each way bets
SUN Racing is back to give you some insight on big horses at even bigger prices.
Here, we try to find the value bets which could net you a tasty return from a small stake.
Longshot
HONEST VIC (3.00 Newbury)
Henry Daly’s battler finished last season with a close-up fifth in the red-hot Coral Cup at Cheltenham.
He stepped up on that when winning at Prestbury Park on comeback with four lengths in hand.
That took some doing and he saw out every yard of this trip. This is a hotter race but he deserves his place.
Each way thief
SULLY D’OC AA (2.25 Newbury)
It’s taken a little while for this six-year-old to find his feet over fences but he came good in fine style when winning at Ascot last time.
Maybe the tongue tie made the difference as he scored with almost five lengths in hand.
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The handicapper has put him up 10lb for that but he could have a lot more improvement to come.
NEVILLE’S CROSS (3.35 Newbury)
Tom Lacey’s hurdler kicked off the campaign with two wins including one by 20 lengths at Hereford. He then stepped up in class for a fair sixth at Cheltenham last time, behind Honest Vic.
It’s still early days tackling staying distances and he could take another step forward and run into the places at least.
Aside from these, SunSport resident tipster Templegate has picked a horse in each race on Thursday.
SOUTHWELL
11.35 Samovar
Every chance of landing a fifth course and distance win.
12.05 Velvet Vista
Ran on strongly when second last time out, Hollie Doyle on board.
12.35 Notation
Won nicely on her last visit to this track earlier this season.
1.05 Raymond Tusk
Has performed well at a higher level than this.
1.40 Requinto Dawn
Battled on strongly when winning over course and distance latest.
2.10 Native Silver
Strong performer at this track and weighted to go close again.
2.45 Sharrabang
Consistent and another good effort here last time out.
3.20 St Anne’s
Improving in maidens and handicap debut from fair mark.
DONCASTER
11.55 Theflyingportrait
Has dropped down weights and in easier grade today.
12.25 Bobhopeornohope
Plenty in hand when winning on hurdles debut last time.
12.55 Catchmeifyoucan
Big improver to win latest and can shoulder a penalty.
1.25 Nietzsche
Good comeback effort over fences and doesn’t need a lot more.
2.00 Jessica Rabbit
Getting close to a win and this looks like a good opportunity.
2.35 Champagne Noir
Went close at Kempton last time and on the premises again.
3.10 Robyn Pud
From a yard that has plenty of success in these races.
NEWBURY
12.15 Flinteur Sacre
Sprinter Sacre’s brother who won a bumper last time out.
12.45 Eritage
Easy winner on chase debut and has much more to offer.
1.15 Bothwell Bridge
Jumped well when scoring in style at Warwick last time.
1.50 Caribean Boy (nb)
French important who won nicely on UK debut and can improve.
2.25 Oldgrangewood
Has won this race twice and handicapped to run well again.
3.00 MCFABULOUS (NAP)
Made it three wins in a row at Chepstow and could be a star.
3.35 Dell’Arca (treble)
Better than ever this season and can land third win on the spin.
CHELMSFORD
3.45 Kayfast Warrior
Has shown promise in maidens and low mark for handicap debut.
4.15 Arthur’s Angel
Improved effort when third at Wolver and well weighted.
4.45 Ahlawi
Good second latest and doesn’t need much more to strike.
5.15 Companionship
Ran on well when second on debut and bred to be better than this.
5.45 Gumra
Made it three in a row latest and can handle a penalty.
6.15 Bird For Life
Has been running well without winning and another solid effort at Kempton latest.
6.45 Full Intention
Saves best for this course and distance and this looks wide open.
7.15 Corked
Likes it here and ran on well over this trip at Newcastle last time.
7.45 Zefferino
Left his run too late last time and should find this easier.
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