Free Racing Tips for Thursday 2nd July 2026

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Free Racing Tips for Thursday 2nd July 2026

Thursday’s racing action comes from Nottingham, Perth, Yarmouth and Newbury, with several progressive types looking capable of landing some valuable prizes. Our NAP heads north to Perth where a Gordon Elliott raider catches the eye, while we’ve also found value in a promising juvenile and a big-priced handicapper at Newbury.

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Todays NAP of The Day

1 Jul 15:40 - Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap - Thirsk
1 Jul 15:40
Weatherbys Racing Bank Handicap - Thirsk

York Tower

J: Tom Marquand T: WIlliam Haggas
Race Winner
15/8

Reason for Tip

York Tower has a superb opportunity to show his true quality as he steps down in class for the 3.40 at Thirsk. Trained by William Haggas and ridden by top jockey Tom Marquand, this 3yo gelding by Call To Mind is highly unexposed after just four lifetime runs. He ran with massive credit on his handicap debut at Epsom 25 days ago, finishing a respectable fourth in a much tougher Class 2 event over ten furlongs. Stepping down to Class 4 company today will make life significantly easier, and the move up to a stiff mile and a half is expected to suit his pedigree perfectly. In a highly competitive and compact five runner field, he should thrive on the sounder turf and find the race dynamics much more to his liking, making him a major player to bounce back and secure a first career win.

⭐ NAP of the Day

Gunnery Sergeant – 3:18 Perth (7/4)

Gunnery Sergeant is the standout selection on Thursday’s card. The Gordon Elliott-trained gelding makes his handicap chase debut off what appears to be a very fair mark of 108 and arrives with some strong Irish form in the book.

Elliott has an excellent record when sending runners to Perth and the booking of Sean Bowen is a major positive. Stepping up to two and a half miles on good ground should suit perfectly and he looks primed to make a winning start in handicap company.

Selection: Gunnery Sergeant – 3:18 Perth (NAP)

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Todays Dark Horse

1 Jul 19:43 - Lansdown Golf Club Classified Stakes - Bath
1 Jul 19:43
Lansdown Golf Club Classified Stakes - Bath

Star Of Atlantis

J: D Egan T: A Wintle
Race Winner
11/1

Reason for Tip

The progressive Star Of Atlantis is a highly dangerous and incredibly well treated contender in the 7.43 at Bath on Wednesday evening. Trained by Adrian Wintle, this mare by Starspangledbanner took a positive step back in the right direction on her latest start when finishing a close fourth of ten over seven furlongs at Wolverhampton. She switches back to turf in this Class 6 classified stakes, which represents a massive drop in grade and a highly winnable opportunity in this sphere. Crucially, she loves the fast summer ground at Bath, having finished a close second on firm ground over course and distance last summer. With the Group 1 winning jockey David Egan booked to ride, she is extremely well placed to capitalize on this drop in class and is fully primed to run a massive, highly competitive race on a surface she absolutely relishes this evening and is more than capable of outrunning her odds.

🎯 Dark Horse

Melvin Udall – 8:00 Newbury (16/1)

Melvin Udall could be worth chancing at a big price. He showed his ability when winning at Doncaster on his seasonal return and now returns to his preferred turf surface after a couple of disappointing efforts.

The good-to-firm ground should suit and the booking of David Egan catches the eye. Off a competitive mark of 80, he has the talent to outrun his odds and could represent excellent each-way value.

Todays Lucky 15

1 Jul 13:08 - British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes - Thirsk
1 Jul 13:08
British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes - Thirsk

Location Location

J: Kaiya Fraser T: J R Fanshawe
Race Winner
7/1

Reason for Tip

Location Location is an intriguing contender as he lines up in the 1.08 at Thirsk on Wednesday. Trained by the astute James Fanshawe, this 2yo gelding by Harry Angel has shown plenty of early promise in his two starts to date. After a running-on fifth on his debut at Kempton, he built on that effort to finish a solid third of six at Hamilton over six furlongs. On that occasion, he raced too keenly mid-race, meaning there is likely much more to come now that his greenness is wearing off. Crucially, a first-time hood is applied today, which should help him settle and conserve energy under jockey Kaiya Fraser. Dropping into Class 5 restricted novice company and running on the expected good-to-firm ground, this speed bred youngster possesses excellent physical and pedigree credentials to take a major step forward and strongly challenge for what would be a well-deserved first career victory.

1 Jul 15:25 - Jane Newman Financial Planning Ltd Maiden Hurdle - Worcester
1 Jul 15:25
Jane Newman Financial Planning Ltd Maiden Hurdle - Worcester

Drombeg Lad

J: Kielan Woods T: A M Hales
Race Winner
11/2

Reason for Tip

Drombeg Lad brings highly consistent and solid jump form into the 3.25 Worcester on Wednesday afternoon. Trained by Alex Hales, the gelding by Linda’s Lad has hit the frame in four of his five lifetime starts. He boasts a fine track record at this venue, having finished runner-up on his bumper debut and third over hurdles last summer. Following a 284-day absence, he returned with a highly encouraging fourth over course and distance on good to soft ground three weeks ago. Although he ran too freely and faded late in that comeback, he is sure to be much sharper and fitter for that crucial run. Back on preferred good ground and reunited with the capable jockey Kielan Woods, Drombeg Lad is an exceptionally seasoned and talented performer who looks fully primed to run a big race and finally break his maiden tag over hurdles in this highly competitive contest tomorrow afternoon.

1 Jul 18:33 - British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes - Bath
1 Jul 18:33
British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes - Bath

Harry's Pop

J: Luke Morris T: Dylan Cunha
Race Winner
6/1

Reason for Tip

Harry’s Pop represents an exciting and highly progressive option in the 6.33 at Bath on Wednesday evening. Trained by the highly in form Dylan Cunha, the speed bred colt by Harry Angel showed significant improvement on his second start. Dropped into a valuable Class 2 novice at Chester, he stayed on strongly to finish a highly respectable fourth of nine on soft ground. That performance demonstrated that he is rapidly learning his job, and now dropping back down to Class 5 restricted novice company looks like an excellent move. Experienced jockey Luke Morris takes the winning mount, which is undoubtedly a major positive for his overall chances of securing victory. Back on the sounder, fast surface (Firm) that Bath is famous for, this talented and sharp youngster looks exceptionally well-placed to continue his upward trajectory and mount a very serious challenge for the winner’s enclosure this evening as a leading player.

1 Jul 18:57 - Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap - Epsom
1 Jul 18:57
Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap - Epsom

Alma Latina

J: H Crouch T: R M Beckett
Race Winner
15/8

Reason for Tip

Alma Latina stands out as the one to beat as she makes her highly anticipated handicap debut in the 6.57 at Epsom on Wednesday. Owned by Miss Kirsten Rausing and trained by the excellent Ralph Beckett, this 3yo filly by Study Of Man has been highly progressive, registering excellent form figures of 321. She got off the mark in fine style last time out, comfortably winning a ten furlong Pontefract maiden by over three comfortable lengths. An opening handicap mark of 82 looks remarkably lenient, especially given that the high-quality rivals who beat her on her first two starts are now competing at black-type level. Stepping up to a stiff mile and a half should perfectly suit her stamina-laden pedigree. Ridden by the capable Hector Crouch, she has all the credentials of a high class filly who is poised to continue her development and follow up her maiden victory in style.

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Yahaira – 2:00 Nottingham (13/2)

Yahaira looks a fascinating contender on her nursery handicap debut. The Tom Dascombe-trained filly showed plenty of determination to get off the mark at Newbury last month, making all and battling on strongly to score by a neck. An opening mark of 69 looks workable and William Cox retains the ride. With her trainer boasting an excellent record with young handicappers, another bold front-running effort looks likely.

Ravenscraig Castle – 2:48 Perth (4/1)

Ravenscraig Castle returns to one of his favourite venues and has every chance of going close again. The Iain Jardine-trained grey is a previous course-and-distance winner and produced another encouraging effort when third here last month. Dropped a pound in the weights and back on ideal ground, he looks capable of putting up another strong performance.

Campani – 4:50 Yarmouth (2/1)

Campani has been running consistently this season and could be ready to strike again. David Simcock’s gelding won at Chelmsford earlier in the year before running well over this course and distance in May. The return to quicker ground is a positive and he remains on a competitive mark under Dougie Costello.

Avalon Queen – 6:50 Newbury (6/1)

Avalon Queen shaped with plenty of promise on debut at this track and should improve significantly for that experience. The Roger Teal-trained filly stayed on nicely despite showing signs of greenness and boasts an excellent pedigree. Open to plenty of improvement, she looks capable of taking a major step forward.

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Tipmans's Final Word

Thursday’s card features several progressive runners, but Gunnery Sergeant is the standout pick as he makes his handicap chase debut at Perth. Campani and Yahaira also look capable of going very close, while Melvin Udall appeals as the value play at Newbury.

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