Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Friday 2nd January 2026

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Published Date: January 1, 2026 10:42 PM

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Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Friday 2nd January 2026

We’ve got another strong set of free horse racing tips for Friday, featuring a confident NAP of the Day, a value Dark Horse outsider, and a well-balanced Lucky 15 across Chelmsford, Fakenham and Wolverhampton.

As always, selections are based on recent form, track suitability, handicapping angles and stable form.

📅 Today’s Horse Racing Fixtures

Chelmsford (AW) – First race: 12.42
Fakenham – First race: 2.20
Wolverhampton (AW) – Evening racing from 5.30

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⭐ NAP of the Day

Illogical Logic

2.50 Fakenham – 6/4
T: Christian Williams | J: Jack Tudor

Illogical Logic has taken time to get going this season, pulling up on his first two starts, but showed clear signs of a return to form when finishing second last time out at Windsor. This eight-year-old often improves sharply once fitness returns and now looks primed for a big run.

He returns to Fakenham, a track he has only visited once before but ran very well at, and connections have opted to step him up in trip. While he doesn’t regularly run over this distance, the slower tempo and his settled running style should suit. Ground conditions look ideal, the yard is in very good form, and Jack Tudor is a strong booking.

Illogical Logic ticks plenty of boxes and is taken to get the job done.

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NAP of the Day 02.01.26

2 Jan 14:50 - Racing TV Handicap Chase - Fakenham

2 Jan 14:50
Racing TV Handicap Chase - Fakenham

Illogical Logic

J: Jack Tudor T: Christian Williams

Race Winner

19/10

Reason for Tip

Slow start so far this season for this now eight year old. First two runs this term pulled up in both before fitness returned and finished second lto at Windsor. Does sometimes take this boy a few to get going and so looks primed and ready for a big run here today at Fakenham, a course Illogical Logic has only been to once before, but ran very well that day and so seems a positive on paper back here. Yard have opted for a longer trip today which could be a good thing, doesn’t often run this far but the slower pace and settled style will suit and on ground that is ideal, it should all work favourably. Yard in very good form and Jack Tudor aboard is a good thing. Looks to have a very strong chance today and should be getting the job done.

Dark Horse 02.01.26

2 Jan 14:12 - Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifying Handicap - Chelmsford City

2 Jan 14:12
Chelmsford Mile Series Qualifying Handicap - Chelmsford City

Riot

J: Rob Hornby T: C Wallis

Race Winner

28/1

Reason for Tip

Big odds here for Riot but he is capable of big runs and whilst the form recently of 4000 is not inspiring at all, as a result of that his mark has now dropped to the one he defied to win at Wolverhampton back in October. Generally likes this course, has won here three times over this distance and whilst a revival is needed given recent form, it’s not an impossible task and he drops back a grade today. Has a fantastic draw in stall 1, an experienced jockey aboard in Rob Hornby and this isn’t a particularly strong race. There is risks involved, but hard to ignore back off this mark, down in grade and from a good draw. Very much able to outrun these big odds and if returning close to best form, has the ability to be a surprise winner today.

🎯 Dark Horse

Riot

2.12 Chelmsford – 28/1
T: C Wallis | J: Rob Hornby

Riot is a risky proposition based on recent form figures of 4000, but those runs have seen his mark fall back to the same rating he defied when winning at Wolverhampton in October. At the prices, he’s hard to dismiss.

He has an excellent record at Chelmsford, having won here three times over this distance, and drops back into a lower grade today. A perfect draw in stall 1 and the booking of Rob Hornby are further positives in what doesn’t look a particularly strong race.

A revival is needed, but Riot is capable of massively outrunning his odds if anywhere near his best.

Lucky 15 02.01.26

2 Jan 12:42 - CCR 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap - Chelmsford City

2 Jan 12:42
CCR 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap - Chelmsford City

Em Four

J: C J Whiteley T: J A Osborne

Race Winner

4/1

Reason for Tip

Has been a mixed bag for this four year old and the form of 90393 reflects that, however looked a lot sharper lto when third and that was a trickier race than this. Has a plum draw out of stall 2 today and the benefit of Conor Whiteley and his 5lb apprentice allowance. Yard are enjoying a nice spell at the moment and that bodes well for Em Four today. Has plenty of experience at this track and whilst he isn’t the most consistent currently, the form lto was a bit of a resurgence and he is taken to continue that promise today.

2 Jan 13:12 - CCR Handicap - Chelmsford City

2 Jan 13:12
CCR Handicap - Chelmsford City

Cardinal Point

J: H Crouch T: M L W Bell

Race Winner

23/9

Reason for Tip

Has been the picture of success really since returning to the all weather in September and form since then reads 12331322 including wins here at this track. Doesn’t seem to be slowing down and mark still seems workable for this four year old. Only a tiny 1lb higher today and that definitely isn’t enough to rule out another big run from Cardinal Point who very much enjoys this track. Has a good draw today out of stall 4, good jockey aboard in Hector Crouch and most of this field doesn’t look up to all that much frankly. Yard have a good record here and Cardinal Point looks a likely winner today.

2 Jan 14:20 - Gamble Plant Norfolk Ltd Handicap Hurdle - Fakenham

2 Jan 14:20
Gamble Plant Norfolk Ltd Handicap Hurdle - Fakenham

Kelijoe

J: Charlie Hammond T: S Edmunds

Race Winner

9/4

Reason for Tip

Six year old Kelijoe had won a French bumper before coming over here and truthfully wasn’t overly impressive on some occasions but it all came good lto when winning at Doncaster for the first time earlier this month. Things seemed to click at last for Kelijoe and that was a clear success for which the handicapper has raised mark by 7lb. However, that win was dominant and not uncommon for horses to kick on for first win and Kelijoe enjoys this track so there is plenty to like today. Good jockey aboard in Charlie Hammond and both trip and ground are suited. Big chance.

2 Jan 17:30 - Make The Move To Midnite Classified Stakes (Div 2) - Wolverhampton

2 Jan 17:30
Make The Move To Midnite Classified Stakes (Div 2) - Wolverhampton

Juno Star

J: Cieren Fallon T: P J McBride

Race Winner

10/3

Reason for Tip

Four year old Juno Star made all to win back at Southwell in October over this trip and form since has read 4564. Hasn’t coped brilliantly with that rise from the win but as a result mark has now dropped to very tempting one and this is not a strong race. Saw a return to better form when fourth lto in a Class 5 and drops back a grade today, on a very dangerous mark at a course this youngster knows well. Yard ticking a long nicely, has a plum draw and a top jockey aboard in in Cieren Fallon. Likely to play a leading role and is capable of taking this off this mark. Major player.

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Em Four

12.42 Chelmsford – 7/2
T: J A Osborne | J: Conor Whiteley

Em Four’s recent form of 90393 highlights inconsistency, but he looked much sharper when third last time out in a stronger race than this. Drawn well in stall 2 and benefiting from Conor Whiteley’s 5lb apprentice claim, conditions look ideal.

The yard is enjoying a good run of form, and Em Four has plenty of experience around Chelmsford. If building on that latest effort, he can go very close.

Cardinal Point

1.12 Chelmsford – 11/4
T: M L W Bell | J: Hector Crouch

Cardinal Point has been the model of consistency since returning to the all-weather, with form figures of 12331322, including wins at this track. He remains on a workable mark despite a small 1lb rise.

Well drawn in stall 4, with Hector Crouch aboard and representing a yard with a strong Chelmsford record, Cardinal Point looks a likely winner in a modest-looking field.

Kelijoe

2.20 Fakenham – 2/1
T: S Edmunds | J: Charlie Hammond

Kelijoe finally got his head in front last time out with a dominant win at Doncaster earlier this month. That performance suggested things have clicked, and it’s not uncommon for horses to improve again after their first win.

Although raised 7lb, he enjoys Fakenham, is suited by the trip and ground, and Charlie Hammond is a positive booking. Kelijoe holds a big chance of following up.

Juno Star

5.30 Wolverhampton – 10/3
T: P J McBride | J: Cieren Fallon

Juno Star made all to win at Southwell over this trip in October but has struggled from a higher mark since. As a result, his rating has now dropped to a very tempting level.

He returned to better form when fourth last time out in Class 5 company and now drops back a grade into a weak-looking race. Proven at Wolverhampton, well drawn, and with Cieren Fallon booked, Juno Star looks a major player off this mark.

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Friday’s racing tips focus on horses returning to form, strong track records, and favourable handicap marks. The NAP looks solid, the Lucky 15 offers balance and value, and the Dark Horse provides a genuine big-price angle.

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Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Friday 2nd January 2026

Illogical Logic

Illogical Logic

Reason for Tip

Riot

Reason for Tip

Riot

Em Four

Reason for Tip

Cardinal Point

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Kelijoe

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Juno Star

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Em Four

Cardinal Point

Kelijoe

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