Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Thursday 26th February

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Published Date: February 26, 2026 12:00 AM

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Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Thursday 26th February

Thursday’s racing throws up a strong mix of competitive handicaps and progressive types across Ludlow, Taunton, Wetherby and Chelmsford, and we’ve picked out a solid Lucky 15 alongside a confident NAP and a lively Dark Horse at a price.

As always, the focus is on horses who are well treated by the handicapper, returning to optimum trips, or stepping into races that look weaker than what they’ve been contesting recently.

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Todays NAP of the Day

16 Apr 16:10 - Newmarket
16 Apr 16:10
Newmarket

Hassaleh

J: William Buick T: Charlie Appleby
Race Winner
5/4

Reason for Tip

Three year old Hassaleh is a very nicely bred Night Of Thunder filly from the Appleby yard who is capable of improving greatly from the rather green debut run at Windsor. Not seen since that run in June last year and make course debut at Newmarket today and there has already been market confidence from 11/8 into 5/4. Well drawn in stall 3, open to plenty of further progression and is one of the stand out horses in this field today. Represents a top yard and has a fantastic jockey aboard in William Buick. Yard have a fantastic record here and are also running at a 45% strikerate in the last two weeks. Buick and Appleby have a 30% win rate when pairing at this track. Likely winner today.

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⭐ NAP of the Day

Felix Gem – 5.00 Chelmsford (13/8)

Trainer: Eve Johnson-Houghton | Jockey: Callum Hutchinson

Felix Gem has progressed rapidly with each run. After a green debut, he took a big step forward when finishing a close second in a Class 3 at Wolverhampton last time. Dropping into Class 5 company today, he sets a clear form standard.

A slight drop in trip looks ideal and while he has a wide draw to contend with, he’s shown good early speed previously and has Callum Hutchinson aboard. With further improvement expected, Felix Gem looks the one they all have to beat.

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Todays Dark Horse

15 Apr 15:35 - Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) - Newmarket
15 Apr 15:35
Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) - Newmarket

Asmeralda

J: Oisin Murphy T: J & T Gosden
Race Winner
10/1

Reason for Tip

Asmeralda is one of the most unexposed horses in this race with only one run so far. That debut was at Kempton before Christmas and won nicely. Beautifully bred Night of Thunder filly who is potentially a very nice horse in the making. Will be fine off the break and both trip and ground are suitable. Well drawn in stall 4 and represents a yard who’ve won this six times including last year. Oisin Murphy booking is notable and he has a good record for the Gosdens. This filly has a big chance today and a rather nice price too. Should be heavily involved and certainly not written out of winning this.

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Todays Dark Horse

16 Apr 16:57 - Acre Accountancy Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle - Hereford
16 Apr 16:57
Acre Accountancy Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle - Hereford

Tara Iti

J: Oscar Palmer T: F Brennan
Race Winner
18/1

Reason for Tip

Eight year old Tara Iti was a smart horse a couple of years ago and notched up no less than eight wins over hurdles for the Moore and Owen yards but has been off the boil for a little while and now resides with the Brennan yard and has yet to make an impact for new yard. However, as a result Tara Iti is very well handicapped and well below highest winning mark and the mark has become a little hard to ignore. Can act over this trip and the ground is in her favour. This really is a wide open race and the change of track to Hereford may be enough to spark a little revival. Good apprentice aboard in Oscar Palmer who has notched multiple wins lately and with a bit of fortune Tara Iti looks capable of placing off this mark at a big price and a win would be a bonus.

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🎯 Dark Horse

Frisby – 3.35 Wetherby (14/1)

Trainer: Ben Haslam | Jockey: Jack Hogan

Frisby remains a maiden but has shown plenty of ability in the past and has often run well without winning. His return run over hurdles wasn’t inspiring, but that came on stable debut and today he switches back to chasing, which is a big positive.

He should be fitter for that outing, has run well at Wetherby before, and this looks an open contest. At 14/1, Frisby appeals as a horse who could easily outrun his odds and sneak into the frame if everything clicks.

Todays Lucky 15

16 Apr 14:00 - Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Restricted Novice Stakes - Ripon
16 Apr 14:00
Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Leeds Restricted Novice Stakes - Ripon

Different Opinions

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin T: K R Burke
Race Winner
9/2

Reason for Tip

Hannon trained horse at the head of the market but looks a little vulnerable and so a chance is taken on Burke trained three year old Different Opinions. Ran well on debut before regressing slightly on second start lto at Southwell. However, on pedigree this drop in trip is a big positive and looks a likely improver today. Well drawn in stall 4 and the Burke yard have a very strong record at this course, particularly with their three year olds. Pierre-Louis retains the ride and he is riding well at the moment along with having a good record for this yard at this course. Lots of positives today and Different Opinions looks to have a real chance here at a nice price.

16 Apr 15:35 - Betway Craven Stakes - Newmarket
16 Apr 15:35
Betway Craven Stakes - Newmarket

Hawk Mountain

J: Ryan Moore T: A P O'Brien
Race Winner
7/2

Reason for Tip

Craven Stakes time at Newmarket and Hark Mountain is an impressive Ballydoyle colt who’s not really put a foot wrong last year as a two year old. Form of 5111 including the Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster and very much the form pick for this race. Does need to answer the fresh question mark but the yard have a good record and know how to prime horses returning from a break. Trip should still be fine as a three year old and whilst best form thus far has been on testing ground, unexposed on good and on pedigree doesn’t look a negative. Well drawn, very much in form and progressive and represents a major yard with a world class jockey aboard in Ryan Moore. Leading player and looks to have an excellent chance.

16 Apr 16:52 - Racing BetBuilder At Spreadex Sports Handicap - Ripon
16 Apr 16:52
Racing BetBuilder At Spreadex Sports Handicap - Ripon

Sailor Batt

J: Connor Beasley T: T D Barron
Race Winner
5/1

Reason for Tip

Three year old Sailor Batt might be a maiden still after 9 runs but has gone close on a number of occasions and looks primed for a big run on return to turf today. Form this year is 253 and does act on grass so no reason he won’t be heavily involved again today. On a very workable mark and both ground and trip are ideally suited. This is not a strong race and won’t take a great deal of winning. Yard probably overdue a winner and have booked an inform jockey in Connor Beasley. Sailor Batt is unlikely to be far away here and looks capable of taking this.

16 Apr 18:00 - Keltruck Ltd Handicap Chase - Hereford
16 Apr 18:00
Keltruck Ltd Handicap Chase - Hereford

Sherborne

J: Freddie Gingell T: J Tizzard
Race Winner
7/4

Reason for Tip

Hattrick seeking Sherborne comes into today in very good form. Has looked better and better over fences of late and easily defied a 7lb rise to win again in fine style lto at Ascot. Has gone up another 8lb but in the form this 10yo is in, hard to discount frankly. Ideal trip on perfect ground and Sherborne looks set to produce another big run. This race is a little warmer than recent ones but returns to a course he’s ran well at previously and for a trainer who have a very good record here. In form and talented jockey aboard in Freddie Gingell who has won more than a third of his rides in the last two weeks and also boasts a 30% strikerate at this track. Yes the mark has gone up again, but the hattrick is very much on and Sherborne is taken to get the job done again.

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🍀 Lucky 15 Tips Today

🐎 Rockinastorm – 2.07 Ludlow (4/1)

Trainer: H Daly | Jockey: David Bass

Rockinastorm has been far more competitive than bare form figures suggest since returning in December. His fifth here two starts ago came in a tightly bunched finish and reads better than it looks, while his latest run at Windsor can be forgiven as it came over an extreme trip that likely stretched him at this stage of his career.

Back to 2m7f today on ground he enjoys, Rockinastorm is now 3lb below his highest winning mark and returns to a course that suits. David Bass is back on board, the yard has a strong record in this race, and this looks a very realistic opportunity for him to bounce back.

🐎 Snapdance – 3.26 Taunton (7/2)

Trainer: R Walford | Jockey: Harry Kimber

Snapdance remains a maiden but has started to put things together nicely, with consistent form figures of 3-2-3 since December. He wasn’t far away over C&D two runs ago and the return to Taunton looks a definite positive.

This is not a strong contest and Snapdance remains low mileage for a seven-year-old. Soft ground shouldn’t be an issue on pedigree and the Walford/Kimber combination has an excellent record here, striking at around 35%. A big chance for him to finally get his head in front.

🐎 Laysoft – 4.45 Wetherby (7/2)

Trainer: J Parkinson & S Smith | Jockey: Danny McMenamin

Laysoft is an unexposed four-year-old who has shown plenty of ability already. A NHF winner at Huntingdon, he has since held his own in warm maiden hurdles, including a Listed race at Doncaster last time.

This handicap debut looks a sensible starting point and his opening mark appears very workable. The Parkinson & Smith yard are flying, Danny McMenamin is an excellent booking, and the pair boast an outstanding record together at Wetherby. Laysoft looks a major player now entering handicaps.

🐎 Zoffandia – 5.30 Chelmsford (4/1)

Trainer: Kieran Burke | Jockey: Ashley Lewis

Zoffandia returned from a break in excellent style when scoring at Kempton earlier this month, with first-time visor clearly having a positive effect. That headgear is retained today and another bold run looks very likely.

He remains on a workable mark, has a good draw in stall 3, and runs over his optimum mile. Ashley Lewis takes the ride again and is riding with huge confidence, boasting a remarkable recent strike-rate. Zoffandia looks well placed to follow up.

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Tipmans's Final Word

Thursday’s card offers plenty of betting opportunities, with Felix Gem standing out as a confident NAP, while the Lucky 15 is built around progressive and well-treated runners who look ready to strike. Laysoft and Zoffandia in particular look well placed in their respective races, while Frisby offers genuine value for those looking for a bigger-priced play.

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