Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Saturday 18th April

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Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Saturday 18th April

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Today’s action features a strong NAP of the Day, a value-packed Dark Horse, and a well-balanced Lucky 15 across Bangor-On-Dee, Ayr, Newbury, Nottingham, and Thirsk.

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Todays NAP of the Day

18 Apr 16:20 - Too Darn Hot Darley 'Confined' EBF Maiden Stakes - Newbury
18 Apr 16:20
Too Darn Hot Darley 'Confined' EBF Maiden Stakes - Newbury

Turty Tree

J: James Doyle T: Andrew Balding
Race Winner
3/1

Reason for Tip

Slightly higher than usual priced NAPs but that’s because the two ahead of this one in the market don’t look quite so promising as Turty Tree. Gosden trained 3yo debutant heads the market and whilst nicely bred, looks vulnerable in this field and the Gosden’s have a terrible record at Newbury. Glory Of The Seas from the Varian stable is a nice looking Sea The Stars Colt who i don’t think wants this sharper trick and again represents a yard with an awful course record and is returning from an absence. Turty Tree is primed and fit after running last month and form of 2-3 so far in warm races is not a bad thing. Has shown elements of being green but the experience of those two runs only helps and looks set for a big run today. Looks an ideal trip on good ground and from a yard who won this race last year and also have a very successful time at this track generally. James Doyle aboard is a strong booking and there’s been no shortage of wins when this combination come together. Turty Tree looks nailed on for a big run whilst there’s question marks over the others and has a good chance of bringing home a nicely priced NAP. Major player.

⭐ NAP of the Day

Turty Tree – 4:20 Newbury (3/1)

A slightly bigger price than usual for a NAP, but Turty Tree looks the standout play in this field.

There are question marks surrounding the market leaders — including a Gosden debutant and a Varian runner returning from a break — while Turty Tree arrives race-fit and proven in competitive company.

Form figures of 2-3 in strong races show clear ability, and with improvement expected from those runs, this looks a perfect opportunity. Conditions suit, the trip looks ideal, and the Andrew Balding yard has a strong record here.

With James Doyle booked, everything points towards a big performance.

👉 Why it’s the NAP:

  • Race fitness edge over rivals
  • Proven form in stronger races
  • Ideal conditions and trip
  • Strong trainer + jockey combo

Verdict: Big chance at a nice price — leading contender.

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Todays Dark Horse

18 Apr 15:58 - Join Racing TV Today Handicap - Thirsk
18 Apr 15:58
Join Racing TV Today Handicap - Thirsk

Narmar

J: Paul Mulrennan T: Jennie Candlish
Race Winner
12/1

Reason for Tip

Largely consistent type who came on for the application of cheekpieces last summer when winning over the mile at Ffos Las. Not far away on subsequent starts with form of 342. Returns from absence since August today but does act fresh and shouldn’t be too many cobwebs to blow away today. Well drawn in stall 6, drops back to 7f which isn’t an obvious positive as has been running at 1m2f recently but has looked a little stretched and on the interval timings, a sharper test may suit. Needs to be quick out the blocks and take up a prominent position and if that comes to fruition, may be tough to peg back under a strong ride from Mulrennan who knows how to get the job done at this track. Also represents the trainer who won this race last year and who are currently running at a 21% fortnightly strikerate, no small feat for a smaller yard. Chance.

🎯 Dark Horse

Narmar – 3:58 Thirsk (12/1)

If you’re looking for value, Narmar stands out as a lively outsider.

A consistent performer, he improved with cheekpieces last season and arrives here on the back of solid form. The drop back to 7f could prove key — recent runs suggest he’s been stretched over further.

Well drawn in stall 6 and representing a yard in form, he could get into a prominent position early and prove difficult to catch.

👉 Why it’s the Dark Horse:

  • Consistent profile
  • Better suited by drop in trip
  • Strong recent trainer form
  • Tactically well-positioned if breaking well

Verdict: Dangerous at a price — strong each-way play.

Todays Lucky 15

18 Apr 13:17 - Broxton Gates Novices' Hurdle - Bangor-On-Dee
18 Apr 13:17
Broxton Gates Novices' Hurdle - Bangor-On-Dee

Alsakib

J: Theo Gillard T: Donald McCain Jnr
Race Winner
2/1

Reason for Tip

Alsakib was running creditably but without success at the tail end of last year. Yard opted for a wind op and it paid dividends as this six year old went on to win in fine style at Musselburgh lto despite saddle slipping and looks a major player today despite penalty. This race isn’t overly warm looking and conditions are well suited for Alsakib. Represents a yard in fine form and has a good jockey aboard in Theo Gillard who has equally found plenty of winners of late. Alsakib remains open to further progress on second start post wind op and looks a very likely winner here.

18 Apr 14:20 - Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (Limited Handicap) - Ayr
18 Apr 14:20
Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (Limited Handicap) - Ayr

Tellherthename

J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton
Race Winner
3/1

Reason for Tip

Seven year old Tellherthename moved trainers to the Skeltons prior to lto and was sent straight into the County Hurdle at Cheltenham and finished 12th of 23. Didn’t enjoy the cleanest of runs that day and looks like there will be plenty more to offer as a result of residing with Dan Skelton. Has contested numerous Grade 1s and is capable of a big run and today at Ayr looks a possibility. Will appreciate the soft ground and the slightly sharper trip is a positive. Yard and jockey both in good form and both have very strong records at Ayr at around 30% strikerate. Tellherthename was perhaps a little disappointing lto but there’s a good chance we see a much different run today and looks a big player.

18 Apr 15:10 - Win Unique Experiences At OLBG Prizes Spring Cup - Newbury
18 Apr 15:10
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Rogue Diplomat

J: Harry Davies T: James Owen
Race Winner
15/2

Reason for Tip

Very consistent and highly profitable four year old from the Owen yard who is 5 wins from 6 runs over 7f and was very close to winning over the mile lto when going down a nose. 1lb better off today and has shown nothing that would lead us to believe won’t run another big race. Trip and ground are both fine, one of the most consistent types in the race and further progress still highly likely. Yard don’t have a great record here but they do have a fantastic record generally when Harry Davies is aboard. Harry also very much in form at the moment and is a strong booking. Would not be a surprise to see Rogue Diplomat go in again today.

18 Apr 18:15 - Trot To Burger King Lady Bay Handicap - Nottingham
18 Apr 18:15
Trot To Burger King Lady Bay Handicap - Nottingham

Influential

J: Ray Dawson T: Roger Varian
Race Winner
5/2

Reason for Tip

Most unexposed horse in the field with only three starts to his name and makes handicap debut today in a very winnable looking race. Was not disgraced in first two starts but came on nicely lto in October when second to a smart type and is open to plenty of further progress today now handicapping. Has been gelded during the break and that should also assist this youngster in settling. Only real question mark is freshness but yard have a decent win rate with horses returning from a break of 60+ days and so not an obvious negative. Rather weak looking handicap and Influential is taken to exploit that. Big chance.

🍀 Lucky 15 Tips Today

Here’s today’s Lucky 15, combining consistency, value, and progression 👇


Alsakib – 1:17 Bangor-On-Dee (2/1)

Improved significantly after a wind operation, winning despite issues last time out. Still open to progress and looks a leading player again.

Why it wins: Progressive profile, in-form yard, suitable race.


Tellherthename – 2:20 Ayr (3/1)

Better than last run suggests after a messy race at Cheltenham. Now settled with the Skeltons and conditions look ideal.

Why it wins: Class edge, strong yard record, improvement expected.


Rogue Diplomat – 3:10 Newbury (15/2)

Ultra-consistent type with 5 wins from 6 over 7f. Just denied last time and looks set to go close again.

Why it wins: Consistency, form, and ideal setup.


Influential – 6:15 Nottingham (5/2)

Unexposed and improving, now making handicap debut in a weak race. Plenty of upside and could take advantage.

Why it wins: Untapped potential, favourable race conditions.

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Tipmans's Final Word

A strong Saturday lineup with Turty Tree as a confident NAP, supported by a solid Lucky 15 and a value-packed Dark Horse in Narmar.

Plenty of opportunities on the card — back smart and enjoy the racing 👊


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