Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Thursday 29th January

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Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Thursday 29th January

Our free horse racing tips for Thursday 29th January include today’s NAP of the Day, Dark Horse a competitive Lucky 15, and expert race-by-race analysis from Ayr, Lingfield, Wincanton and Chelmsford.

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Todays NAP of the Day

9 Apr 15:47 - Come Racing For Free 18th June Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) - Southwell
9 Apr 15:47
Come Racing For Free 18th June Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) - Southwell

Polly Darling

J: C Lee T: K R Burke
Race Winner
1/1

Reason for Tip

Three year old Burke trained Polly Darling was very green indeed on debut at Thirsk last April and managed to run on nicely to win comfortably. Entitled to come on a lot for that experience and further progression highly likely. Burke has a fantastic record with his two year olds so there is a potential question mark as to why this horse only ran once last year. We have seen this before with a couple of his with no negatives and perhaps just had the makings of a better three year and kept it low mileage. Has a good draw in stall 1 and if going well fresh could simple be too good for this lot today. Yard and jockey have a good record at this track and could be adding another winner to the form book with Polly Darling today. Looks the winner.

⭐ NAP of the Day

Silent Strike

3.50 Lingfield – 7/4
T: A M Balding | J: Callum Hutchinson

A pretty ordinary-looking race on paper and one that looks there for the taking by Silent Strike, a nicely bred and expensive Balding colt making his debut. The yard are excellent with newcomers and wouldn’t send one here unless ready to run.

A plum draw in stall 1 is a big help at Lingfield, and early market support suggests a big run is expected. With Callum Hutchinson booked and no standout opposition, Silent Strike looks capable of making a winning start.

NAP verdict: Looks the class act on debut and could take plenty of beating.

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Todays Dark Horse

9 Apr 16:40 - Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) - Aintree
9 Apr 16:40
Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) - Aintree

Jasko Des Dames

J: Darragh O'Keeffe T: H De Bromhead
Race Winner
21/1

Reason for Tip

Seven year old Jasko Des Dames has patchy form at various courses but returned to form when a strong fifth in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham last month. Likes to front run which is fine in this and the trip is the same flat 2 miles which suits this boy perfectly. Represents a trainer with a good record in this race with wins in 2019 and 2023 and whilst been a little off the boil since, is a respected yard and has a top jockey in Darragh O’Keefe aboard. Jasko Des Dames is a strong jumper and that pays dividends here at Aintree and this less demanding track may be right up his street and we will find out today on course debut. This race is open and there for the taking and Jasko Des Dames is entitled to have a say here. Capable of outrunning this price.

🎯 Dark Horse

Sagonige – 1.13 Ayr (7/1)

Lightly raced mare who showed plenty of promise in bumpers before a long absence. Makes her hurdling debut today over a trip and on ground that should suit, and the booking of Brian Hughes is a big positive. The layoff is the obvious risk, but she’s unexposed, from a yard that can ready one fresh, and 7/1 looks generous in a race lacking depth. Worth a serious look for value players.

Todays Lucky 15

9 Apr 13:45 - Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) - Aintree
9 Apr 13:45
Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) - Aintree

Maestro Conti

J: Harry Skelton T: D Skelton
Race Winner
18/5

Reason for Tip

The opening race of the Aintree festival and Maestro Conti looks set for another good performance today. Has shown great promise so far with wins in France and then won first two starts for the Skeltons at Kempton and Cheltenham in a Grade 2. Went on to contest the Triumph at Cheltenham last month and was a very strong second and so there is no quandaries around the form of this youngster and remains open to further progression. First run at Aintree should pose no great problems and this sharper track may even work in his favour. Ground and trip are ideally suited and yard and jockey enjoying a fine time of it at the moment. They don’t have the most mind blowing record at Aintree but Maetro Conti has the makings of a very good horse and will jump well which is important round here and should be very heavily involved in the closing stages. Capable winner.

9 Apr 16:15 - Stables Business Park Handicap Chase (GBB Race) - Taunton
9 Apr 16:15
Stables Business Park Handicap Chase (GBB Race) - Taunton

Always Busy

J: Jack Tudor T: Christian Williams
Race Winner
3/1

Reason for Tip

Eight year old Always Busy is a good chaser but can be inconsistent, reflected in the form of F35P2. Has multiple wins in this discipline and is on a very workable mark. Goes up in trip somewhat notably to 3m4f and on pedigree that should be ok and should fine the slower pace of this race in his favour. This isn’t a warm looking lineup and won’t take a huge deal of winning and if coping with the extra distance, Always Busy should have a big say in this. Yard ticking along nicely and Jack Tudor aboard is a strong booking, Jack is riding very well at the moment and producing lots of winning rides. Question mark over trainer and jockeys success at this course at it isn’t strong reading but this horse looks to have a real chance here and so that can be forgiven and overlooked. Decent chance.

9 Apr 16:55 - Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Handicap - Southwell
9 Apr 16:55
Ladies Day Sunday 16th August Handicap - Southwell

Tilted Kilt

J: Cieren Fallon T: W J Knight
Race Winner
11/4

Reason for Tip

Four year old Tilted Kilt failed to win in 2025 and is a little complicated at times. However, has not been seen since September last year and the break is positive. Goes very well fresh and runs in a notably lower class today compared to lto. Trip is fine and has ran well here at Southwell previously. On a very attractive mark and capable of producing a big run today. Top jockey aboard in Cieren Fallon and the yard are probably overdue a winner. Tilted Kilt runs his best races from the back so we are likely to see him sat off the pace and challenging late which can work very well at this course, interesting race and this horse looks to have a real chance at a nice price.

9 Apr 19:30 - Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap - Wolverhampton
9 Apr 19:30
Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap - Wolverhampton

Gold Star Hero

J: H Crouch T: M L W Bell
Race Winner
2/1

Reason for Tip

Four year old Gold Star Hero seems to thrive on the AW and made it two wins from three runs on the surface lto at Chelmsford. Only gone up 4lb for that win which doesn’t look enough to curtail chances today and has a plum draw from stall 2. Largely consistent type who should be heavily involved again here today and would be no surprise to see him follow up today and complete the double. Yard in scintillating form with a 35% strikerate in the last 30 days and they have a fantastic record at this course. Hector Crouch returns to the saddle which is no negative and when Hector and Bell combine at this course they’ve won over half their races in the last 2 years. Massive chance.

🍀 Lucky 15 Tips Today

Sagonige

1.13 Ayr – 7/1
T: Ruth Jefferson | J: Brian Hughes

Lightly raced mare making a long-awaited hurdling debut. Won a bumper first time out and ran a huge race when second at Musselburgh last seen. The break is the obvious question mark, but the yard do well with fresh horses and Brian Hughes is a major positive. Interesting at the price.


Space Invasion

1.50 Lingfield – 3/1
T: Richard Hannon | J: Joe Leavy

Progressive three-year-old with form of 621, winning nicely over C&D last time. First handicap start but still looks open to improvement and could easily step forward again. Solid chance in a competitive heat.


Mr Glass

4.33 Wincanton – 9/4
T: Paul Nicholls | J: Lucas Murphy

Won this very race last year and returns on heavy ground, which is ideal. Has gone well fresh before and generally runs well at Wincanton. From a top yard and capable of repeating last year’s success if anywhere near peak fitness.


Stanley Spencer

6.30 Chelmsford – 7/2
T: James Tate | J: Hector Crouch

All-weather specialist with four wins on the surface and a very workable mark. Forgive the latest run and focus on his strong Southwell second two starts back. Great draw in stall 3 and likely to get an easy lead. Big player.

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Tipmans's Final Word

Thursday’s racing throws up a strong mix of unexposed types and well-handicapped runners, with several arriving at the right time in their campaigns. Silent Strike looks the standout on debut and is taken as the NAP, while Stanley Spencer and Space Invasion both look capable of taking advantage of favourable conditions. For those chasing value, Sagonige is an intriguing Dark Horse who could easily outrun her odds on hurdling debut. As always, sensible staking is advised and enjoy the racing.

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