Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Friday 17th October 2025

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Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Friday 17th October 2025

Get ready for another packed afternoon of racing with TipMan’s Free Horse Racing Tips for Friday 17th October. We’ve got today’s NAP of the Day, a big-priced Dark Horse outsider, and a strong Lucky 15 across meetings at Redcar, Haydock, Newcastle, Dundalk, Chelmsford and Ffos Las.

Our analysts have highlighted key runners from some of the UK’s most in-form yards — including Haggas, Easterby, Fahey and Appleby — with value plays and proven course form leading the way. Whether you’re backing singles, building your Lucky 15, or adding to your betslip in one click, today’s selections look primed for a big Friday return.

📅 Today’s Horse Racing Fixtures

Redcar (Flat) – First Race 1:40pm
Haydock (Flat) – First Race 1:15pm
Newcastle (AW Evening) – First Race 5:00pm
Dundalk (Ireland) – First Race 4:45pm
Chelmsford (AW Evening) – First Race 5:30pm
Ffos Las (Jumps) – First Race 2:00pm

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NAP of the Day 19.10.25

19 Oct 16:25 - CopyBet Acca Boost Up To 100% Handicap Chase (GBB Race) - Kempton

19 Oct 16:25
CopyBet Acca Boost Up To 100% Handicap Chase (GBB Race) - Kempton

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J: Sam Twiston-Davies T: N & W Twiston-Davies

Race Winner

13/8

Reason for Tip

This seven year old has taken time to warm up this year but has found that first win when scoring in very nice style by over 4 lengths lto at Chepstow. Has managed to escape a penalty for that win and so remains on a very workable mark. This trip is within his ideal range and he gets the good ground he will want. He may be one of the lowest ratings in this race, but his form is red hot and he has been better and better on last few starts and that is likely to continue especially as escaping a penalty. Course debut at Kempton but shouldn’t pose an issue, yard have a strong record here and he has ran well going right handed on a number of occasions elsewhere. Yard and jockey both in very fine form and this boy looks a likely winner today.

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⭐ NAP of the Day

Beyond The Bar – 2.15 Redcar – 5/4
T: T D Easterby | J: D Allan
Unexposed two-year-old colt from the Easterby yard who has shown improvement with each run so far. Third on debut before chasing home a comfortable winner lto and that looks solid form in this weaker race. Steps up slightly in trip which looks ideal, and with the yard’s fine record here and a confident David Allan aboard, he should have too much class for this field. Looks the standout pick and should be winning.

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Dark Horse 19.10.25

19 Oct 16:00 - Christmas Festival Tickets On Sale Now Handicap - Leopardstown

19 Oct 16:00
Christmas Festival Tickets On Sale Now Handicap - Leopardstown

Titanium

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle T: Ciaran Murphy

Race Winner

31/2

Reason for Tip

Wide open big field handicap here at in the 4.00pm at Leopardstown and with bookies paying around 5 places, there’s value to be found and one that catches the eye is six year old Titanium from the Murphy yard. Has a decent haul of 7 wins on the flat but hasn’t won in a while and as a result is a bit of a sleeper here with a falling mark and as a result is quite nicely handicapped for this. Now 13lb lower than last winning mark. Does like the ground on the softer side so some overnight rain would only further his chances. Has ran well here in the past including a win and he is capable of a big run off this mark. One of the biggest factors here I think is the jockey booking, Dylan Browne McMonagle is a top Irish jockey and one of only a couple in this race with any sort of strikerate here at Leopardstown. He could be the difference maker here today and as a result a chance is taken on this well handicapped six year old to at the very least run into the places at a nice price.

🎯 Dark Horse

The Childe Of Hale – 8.00 Newcastle – 10/1
T: I Furtado | J: S De Sousa
A progressive three-year-old who won well at Doncaster before a slightly disappointing run last time at Ayr over an extended trip. Back to his favoured 7f and expected to strip much fitter today. De Sousa is a strong booking and boasts an excellent record at Newcastle. The draw looks favourable, and with a well-timed run over the top late, he could outrun big odds. Don’t rule him out.

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Lucky 15 19.10.25

1641.68/1

19 Oct 14:16 - Safer Gambling With CopyBet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) - Kempton

19 Oct 14:16
Safer Gambling With CopyBet Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) - Kempton

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J: G Sheehan T: Jamie Snowden

Race Winner

10/3

Reason for Tip

Six year old who has looked a different horse since switched to chasing and the record of 3 wins from 6 starts reflects that. Has looked better and better and may not be done winning yet. This is a sterner test than previous races but she looks in fine form and ground is ideal for her today. Yard and jockey are both in sensational form and boast great records at this track. When combining here at Kempton they run at just under a 40% strikerate. Tougher task up in grade, but by no means ruled out and capable of taking it.

19 Oct 14:25 - Bahrain Turf Club Knockaire Stakes (Listed) - Leopardstown

19 Oct 14:25
Bahrain Turf Club Knockaire Stakes (Listed) - Leopardstown

Mutasarref

J: Robert Whearty T: G M Lyons

Race Winner

27/10

Reason for Tip

Seven year old with a fine record including 10 victories. Although not won super recently, has gone close in much sterner tests than this including when second in the Solonaway Stakes lto. Mutasarref avoids a penalty for that Group 2 second place on last start and looks the principle here today back down in grade. Has very strong course form with four wins at the track and won this race back in 2023. Represents a top trainer with a good record both here and in this race and if running to his best will be very hard to beat today.

19 Oct 16:15 - BOYLE Sports JT McNamara Munster National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) - Limerick

19 Oct 16:15
BOYLE Sports JT McNamara Munster National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) - Limerick

Boston Rover

J: Jack Kennedy T: G Elliott

Race Winner

13/2

Reason for Tip

Boston River has been a class act of late, particularly when completing hattrick in good style lto at Gowran Park on chase handicap debut. Still very unexposed as a chaser and further improvement is not discounted. This is a tough task today in such a big field but has ran well in large fields before including a win at Roscommon in June. Trip whilst further than recent runs is well within range and this six year old stays very well so should be involved come the final few furlongs and hopefully stay on to win. Yard after a slowish start to the season has found their feet and are in very solid form now which is a big positive for Boston River. Stable jockey Jack Kennedy aboard and he knows how to get the best from this boy. Major player.

19 Oct 16:06 - Michael Watson Civils & Groundworks Durham National Handicap Chase (GBB Race) - Sedgefield

19 Oct 16:06
Michael Watson Civils & Groundworks Durham National Handicap Chase (GBB Race) - Sedgefield

Fairlawn Flyer

J: S Bowen T: M Bowen

Race Winner

7/2

Reason for Tip

Highly respected 9 year old who has been better than ever this year posting five consecutive wins. One of those was the Highland National at Perth in April and so he’s a proven stayer and this shorter trip should be no problem at all. Has never ran at Sedgefield before but that shouldn’t have too much if any impact as Fairlawn Flyer is a very versatile and reliable type who puts up a strong effort wherever he runs. Some slightly more unexposed horses in this field which pose some risks but his trainer is in good form and he has the ever impressive Sean Bowen aboard. Trainer and jockey combine very successfully and have a near 40% strikerate together and that partnership when running here at Sedgefield boasts a 50% strikerate. Should have his say and capable of taking this.

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🍀 Lucky 15 Tips Today

Eternal Force – 3.05 Haydock – 9/4
T: W J Haggas | J: Tom Marquand
Gunning for a hat-trick after two stylish wins post-gelding. Still on an upward curve and from a yard in top form — could easily take another step forward here.

Sharon Curly – 4.35 Redcar – 7/1
T: R A Fahey | J: Ethan Tindall
Drops to a handy mark and has a valuable 7lb claimer taking her effectively below her last winning rating. A return to winning ways wouldn’t surprise.

Dandy’s Rocket – 6.00 Newcastle – 15/2
T: M Appleby | J: A Rawlinson
Back in good form with a strong second lto and looks well-handicapped to go one better here. Always runs well on the AW and has the speed to strike.

Faro Island – 5.15 Dundalk – 9/2
T: A Oliver | J: B Lee
Showed sharp improvement to win lto at Down Royal and still looks ahead of the handicapper. Could be hard to catch if grabbing the early lead.

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💡 TipMan Professional Insights – Why These Free Racing Tips Work

Easterby and Haggas both send strong runners today — and with the recent Chelmsford/Redcar bias toward early pace, the key to landing big returns today will be prominent positioning and backing proven course specialists. Keep an eye on Newcastle later; TipMan’s recent Dark Horse record there has been red-hot.

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💡 Horse Racing Betting Tips for Beginners

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Tipmans's Final Word

Friday’s card has some real opportunities — Beyond The Bar looks a standout NAP, and The Childe Of Hale could deliver a lively finish up at Newcastle. Expect strong runs from Eternal Force and Sharon Curly too — both overpriced.

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Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Friday 17th October 2025

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