Thursday’s race card menu features tasty-looking events at Exeter, Lingfield, Sedgefield, Wolverhampton and Dundalk, where punters have numerous avenues to explore in search of profit. Yesterday, our tips did the business again when our three selections produced one placed runner and a 6/1 winner when Athollblair Boy delivered the goods at Newcastle. Below, you can check out our latest horse racing betting tips for Thursday’s action.
Best Tip #1: Coupe De Coeur – Sedgefield 5.08
Coup De Coeur is an import from the French circuit and the 6-year-old opened his account with an impressive C&D novice win in November at Sedgefield.
Follow up runs at Wetherby (2nd) and Sedgefield again (4th) since also showcased his promise and he is reunited with jockey Brian Hughes today, the man who was on top when Coup De Coeur broke his duck last year. Starting off a lb lower mark today, he is taken to win again.
The obvious alternative, and fancied by other horse racing betting sites, is Calevade, who won twice at Cartmel at the start of the season on good ground and nudged into second on his last run at Sedgefield in a Class 5 Hurdle Handicap last November.
Quaresome drops back in trip today for his handicap debut, and could be a contender if he finds his rhythm early.
| Bookmaker | Odds |
| Betzone UK | 15/8 |
| Planet Sport Bet | 7/4 |
| Fitzdares | 7/4 |
Best Tip #2: Big Narstie – Lingfield 4.20
Big Narstie isn’t always the easiest horse to back, however, he is adept at his level and he ran well to second place at Wolverhampton on February 17th.
He runs off the same mark today and looks like the likeliest candidate to surge clear from the field. Mick Appleby’s charge has upped his game since putting blinkers on and should enjoy the trip over 1m in this Handicap Flat.
Flying Panther is one of the better picks from the rest. The 4-year-old won twice on Polytrack surfaces last year, and though he hasn’t kicked into gear for his new stable yet, the return of the tongue tie could be an advantage.
The Game Is Up has track experience at Lingfield, but will need the addition of cheekpieces do provide a major boost to improve.
| Bookmaker | Odds |
| Betzone UK | 5/4 |
| Planet Sport Bet | 5/4 |
| Fitzdares | 5/4 |
Best Roughie: Maura’s Gift – Dundalk 6.15
Maura’s Gift was a C&D winner last year and looked back to form in November when pipped to the post in a competitive Apprentice Handicap at Dundalk.
The 5-year-old followed that second-place achievement with a decent third-placed run at the same track a month later and has the potential to harness her track experience today. Will need to improve on her first run of 2024 (6th), but she remains of interest.
Noble Crusade has earned the favourite tag on sports betting apps in the lead-up to today’s event at Dundalk. The 6-year-old won a 14-horse Handicap at Dundalk on February 14th, however, he does have a fairly significant 10lb rise to carry and that could be critical.
Gracesolution could be next in line, though the mare is 0-12 on AW and will need to settle better to really get going here.
| Bookmaker | Odds |
| Betzone UK | 11/2 |
| Planet Sport Bet | 11/2 |
| Fitzdares | 11/2 |
Stats and Insights
- Sedgefield is a left-handed oval circuit of one mile and two furlongs and the uphill finish there can demand stamina from contestants. Jumps at Sedgefield are quite straight forward however, and with some easy challenges to conquer, horses with extra zip can excel.
- The 7 furlong declined straight at Lingfield is usually favoured up by sprinting types, so rapid runners are always worth checking out there. There is a considerable draw bias over near the high stall numbers on the straight track which should always be factored in when digging out selections.
- Dundalk is nicely flat and fair overall, which is often a good mix for tight finishes. there is also a draw bias for sprint trips and low draws can enjoy an edge due to the circuit’s early first bend. Dundalk is built on a Polytrack surface, so previous experience also counts.
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