Free Horse Racing Tips – Saturday 31st January

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Free Horse Racing Tips – Saturday 31st January

Saturday’s racing offers a strong mix of proven course form, well-treated handicappers and progressive types, with testing ground set to play a major role at several venues. Below are our Lucky 15 selections, alongside a confident NAPand a lively Dark Horse at big odds.

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Todays NAP of The Day

28 Jun 15:12 - Oldboys Fieldsman The Legend And Undercurfew Restricted Maiden Stakes - Wolverhampton
28 Jun 15:12
Oldboys Fieldsman The Legend And Undercurfew Restricted Maiden Stakes - Wolverhampton

Hozam

J: Billy Loughnane T: George Boughey
Race Winner
6/4

Reason for Tip

Hozam enters the Restricted Maiden Stakes at Wolverhampton as a highly exciting prospect with undeniable winning credentials. Trained by the astute George Boughey, this well-bred son of Hello Youmzain demonstrated immense promise on his sole career start earlier this month. Despite being caught wide on the home turn and racing enthusiastically over an extended mile, he displayed excellent natural speed to briefly lead before finishing a close third behind more experienced rivals. Tomorrow’s slight drop in distance to seven furlongs looks like a masterful tactical adjustment, perfectly aligning with his pedigree and raw cruising speed to prevent him from fading late. With the formidable Billy Loughnane booked to ride, the stable is clearly signalling strong intent. Having gained invaluable racecourse experience and fitness from that initial outing, Hozam is perfectly positioned to take a bold step forward. This promising 3yo looks exceptionally well equipped to shed his maiden tag in emphatic style.

⭐ NAP of the Day

🔒 Kitzbuhel – 2.40 Sandown (11/10)

Trainer: Willie Mullins | Jockey: Harry Cobden

Top-class operator Kitzbuhel looks a strong NAP at Sandown. The six-year-old has shown himself to be a versatile and high-quality performer, winning at Grade 1 and Grade 2 level and taking particularly well to chasing.

He remains unbeaten over fences (2-from-2), including an impressive Grade 1 success at Kempton on Boxing Day, shaping like a horse with plenty more to offer in this discipline. While he drops back slightly in trip today to 2m4f, versatility is one of his biggest strengths and he has already won over a similar distance at Punchestown.

Ground conditions will suit, the Mullins yard have a solid record at Sandown, and Harry Cobden is a notable booking. When this jockey-trainer combination team up, they operate at a 31% strike-rate, which only adds confidence. Kitzbuhel looks the pick of the field and a very likely winner.

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Todays Dark Horse

28 Jun 14:45 - Dubai Duty Free Derby Festival Handicap - Curragh
28 Jun 14:45
Dubai Duty Free Derby Festival Handicap - Curragh

Coeur d'Or

J: Chris Hayes T: D K Weld
Race Winner
10/11

Reason for Tip

Coeur d’Or lines up in the Dubai Duty Free Derby Festival Handicap at the Curragh as a classy and resilient veteran with outstanding claims. Dermot Weld’s highly decorated veteran gelding continues to race with remarkable enthusiasm, as evidenced by his highly encouraging third place finish at Leopardstown just two weeks ago. Dropping back to a flat one mile is a distinct positive, perfectly matching his current tactical speed and proven stamina reserves. He boasts a historical record at this prestigious venue, having previously triumphed in fiercely competitive premier handicaps over this exact course and distance. Furthermore, his handicap mark has steadily dropped to a highly exploitable level, offering a significant mathematical advantage against his younger contemporaries. Reunited with trusted stable jockey Chris Hayes, Coeur d’Or will relish the anticipated good-to-firm conditions. Combining immense class, tactical versatility, and an undeniable affinity for the Curragh, this seasoned professional remains highly capable of securing a glorious victory and looks a little overpriced at current odds.

🎯 Dark Horse

💣 Twilight Jet – 3.55 Lingfield (22/1)

Trainer: J & S Best | Jockey: William Cox

The 3.55 at Lingfield looks a wide-open handicap and Twilight Jet appeals as a lively dark horse at a big price. Now down to a mark of 82, this seven-year-old is very well handicapped based on his best form and a big run may not be far away.

He failed to fully capitalise on a reduced mark last time out, but that came in a stronger Class 3, and he drops back into Class 4 company here for the first time in a while. Drawn in stall 5, Twilight Jet can break well and if doing so should be able to hold a good early position.

William Cox takes the ride and is a jockey who could be due a winner, while the yard are in decent form with a 20% strike-rate recently. Not without risks, but off this mark and at these odds, Twilight Jet is capable of outrunning his price and getting involved.

Todays Lucky 15

28 Jun 13:47 - bet365 Novices' Limited Handicap Chase - Uttoxeter
28 Jun 13:47
bet365 Novices' Limited Handicap Chase - Uttoxeter

Pony Soprano

J: Harry Skelton T: Dan Skelton
Race Winner
11/8

Reason for Tip

Pony Soprano arrives at Uttoxeter presenting an exceptionally compelling profile for the bet365 Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase. Trained by the formidable Dan Skelton and ridden by Harry Skelton, this 7yo gelding has proven his affinity for this specific course and distance following a commanding victory here in early May. Returning from a well judged freshening period, he looks physically and mentally primed for this small-field contest. His subsequent runner up effort at Cartmel confirmed his consistency and adaptability over the larger obstacles, demonstrating excellent jumping technique and tactical versatility. While he faces capable opposition in the form of Tamarind Bay, his established stamina reserves and optimal handicap mark make him a truly formidable and exciting contender. With ideal ground conditions expected, Pony Soprano possesses the essential tactical speed and jumping fluency required to dictate the pace of the race. He remains a highly progressive chaser with genuine winning claims.

28 Jun 14:27 - Burlington Stone Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle - Cartmel
28 Jun 14:27
Burlington Stone Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle - Cartmel

Fine As Wine

J: Sean Bowen T: G Hanmer
Race Winner
13/2

Reason for Tip

Fine As Wine heads to Cartmel with a highly encouraging profile, seeking her well deserved breakthrough victory in the Burlington Stone Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle. The Gary Hanmer-trained mare has been steadily building a remarkably solid foundation of form, recording consecutive and highly creditable third-place finishes at Southwell and Market Rasen earlier this spring. Crucially, tomorrow’s race features a significant step up in distance to two miles and six furlongs. Given her robust stamina laden pedigree by Soldier Of Fortune, this extended test of endurance is precisely what she requires to unlock her absolute full potential. Furthermore, securing the services of top-tier jockey Sean Bowen is a massive positive, signalling strong stable confidence and intent. Operating off a highly competitive handicap mark of 94, she finds herself in a winnable grade against exposed rivals. With her highly consistent recent progression and optimal conditions, Fine As Wine looks perfectly primed to deliver a big performance.

28 Jun 15:47 - Francesi Wins Again For SF Racing Club Handicap - Wolverhampton
28 Jun 15:47
Francesi Wins Again For SF Racing Club Handicap - Wolverhampton

The Craftymaster

J: Myla Coppins T: A W Carroll
Race Winner
11/4

Reason for Tip

The Craftymaster returns to his highly favoured environment at Wolverhampton, presenting an incredibly strong case for the Francesi Wins Again Handicap. Tony Carroll’s prolific 6yo was rightfully crowned the champion all weather horse last season, amassing a remarkable nine career victories on synthetic surfaces. Punters can confidently draw a line through his recent underwhelming efforts on turf and over hurdles, as his biomechanical preference for the Tapeta surface is absolute and unparalleled in this field. Back over his optimal distance, where he is already a proven course and distance winner, he drops into a highly winnable Class 6 event. Ridden by capable claimer Myla Coppins, his handicap mark of sixty remains well within striking distance of his peak capabilities. His tactical versatility and superior stamina reserves make him a standout contender. Returning to the familiar conditions that facilitated his past dominance, The Craftymaster looks exceptionally well positioned to resume his winning ways today.

28 Jun 17:28 - Women's Community Matters Handicap Chase - Cartmel
28 Jun 17:28
Women's Community Matters Handicap Chase - Cartmel

Ghasham

J: S Bowen T: S England
Race Winner
3/1

Reason for Tip

Ghasham brings an outstanding profile into Cartmel’s Women’s Community Matters Handicap Chase, standing out as one of the most progressive runners on the card. Since transferring to the Sam England yard and transitioning to the larger obstacles, the 7yo has been nothing short of a revelation. With a stellar chase record comprising one victory and two runner-up finishes from just three starts, his confidence is clearly soaring. His recent decisive victory at Hexham perfectly highlighted his fluent jumping technique and potent finishing speed. Furthermore, he boasts crucial course experience following an excellent second place finish here last month. Reunited with premier jockey Sean Bowen, Ghasham operates off a highly workable handicap mark of 98 and will thoroughly relish the anticipated good summer ground conditions. Displaying remarkable consistency and renewed enthusiasm for racing, this talented son of Churchill looks perfectly poised to secure another impressive victory today.

🍀 Lucky 15 Tips Today

🏇 Crackerjacque – 12.20 Sandown (10/3)

Trainer: A J Honeyball | Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies

A trappy opener at Sandown but Crackerjacque looks well placed back in calmer waters. He won here on heavy groundthis time last year and returned from a break with a solid Fontwell victory in November. His last run at Sandown came in Grade 2 company, which he found too hot, but this drop back into Class 3 looks ideal.

The ground will be right up his street, the trip poses no issues, and Sam Twiston-Davies is a positive jockey booking. Everything points towards a big run.


🏇 Afadil – 1.43 Musselburgh (7/2)

Trainer: Paul Nicholls | Jockey: Freddie Keighley

Afadil has an excellent record in this race, having won in 2024 and finished runner-up last year. He was travelling strongly here last time before a late mistake cost him dearly, suggesting he remains in good heart.

The forecast good to soft ground is ideal, this renewal looks winnable, and the Nicholls yard boasts a 36% strike-rate at Musselburgh. Another bold bid looks very likely.


🏇 Knight Templar – 3.20 Lingfield (9/2)

Trainer: R Stephens | Jockey: Hector Crouch

A versatile and progressive five-year-old who continues to improve with racing. Knight Templar returned to the Flat with a strong win last time, shaping as though there is more to come.

The Stephens yard are in fine form, running at a 20% strike-rate over the last 30 days, and Hector Crouch reunites with the horse after steering him to victory last time. Major player once again.


🏇 Midnight’s Dream – 5.55 Newcastle (13/2)

Trainer: Roger Varian | Jockey: Jack Mitchell

Midnight’s Dream looks dangerously well handicapped now after a below-par 2025 campaign. His return at Kempton in first-time blinkers was much more encouraging, finishing fifth and shaping as though fitness was the missing piece.

He should come on for that run, this race is not strong, and Jack Mitchell is a significant positive with a 21% strike-rate riding for Varian at Newcastle. Big chance of a return to form.

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Tipmans's Final Word

Saturday’s racing offers plenty of opportunity, with Crackerjacque and Afadil looking solid Lucky 15 material, while Kitzbuhel  stands out as a confident NAP. For those chasing value, Twighlight Jet could easily surprise at a massive price if the blinkers do the trick.

As always — stake sensibly and enjoy the racing 🍀

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