Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Friday 26th September

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Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Friday 26th September

Looking for today’s free horse racing tips? We’ve got you covered with our expert selections for Friday 26th September, including our NAP of the Day, a big-priced Dark Horse outsider, and a carefully chosen Lucky 15 for value seekers. With top-class action from Newmarket, Leicester, Haydock and Newcastle, today’s card is packed with betting opportunities.

📅 Today’s Horse Racing Fixtures

Newmarket – First race 1.15
Leicester – First race 1.40
Haydock – First race 1.50
Newcastle (AW) – First race 5.25

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Todays NAP of the Day

18 Jan 13:10 - W.T. O'Grady & E.J. O'Grady Memorial Irish EBF Novice Hurdle - Thurles

18 Jan 13:10
W.T. O'Grady & E.J. O'Grady Memorial Irish EBF Novice Hurdle - Thurles

Espresso Milan

J: Paul Townend T: W P Mullins

Race Winner

1/1

Reason for Tip

Interesting little 6 runner race here in the 1.10 at Thurles and the stand out is Mullins trained Espresso Milan. Three runs for Fergal O’Brien with form of 427 before switching to Mullins and winning hurdle debut lto on fourth start in nice style. There was some greenness evident in the fluidity of the jumping that day but likely to come on leaps and bounds after that hurdle debut and looks a promising type. On pedigree, this increase in trip to 2m6f looks fine and this six year old has a strong engine, that’s been evident already. Has first string jockey aboard in Paul Townend and Mullins and Townend share a good strikerate at this course. With inevitable improvement to come over the obstacles and trip being suited, Espresso Milan could take this handily today and looks the winner in waiting.

1/1

89/100

⭐ NAP of the Day

By The Book – 3.35 Newmarket – 7/4
Trainer: Charlie Appleby
Jockey: William Buick

A very lightly raced four-year-old with just two runs under his belt, both of which ended in victory. Has proven he can go well fresh, so the break is no concern. Steps up in class today, but his progression and untapped potential make him stand out against this field. With Appleby’s yard flying (67% SR in the last fortnight) and Buick boasting a 25% strike rate at Newmarket, this looks like the day By The Book announces himself at a higher level. Strong chance.

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Todays Dark Horse

18 Jan 15:10 - Wensum Farmers: Making Progress & Working Together Handicap Chase - Fakenham

18 Jan 15:10
Wensum Farmers: Making Progress & Working Together Handicap Chase - Fakenham

Brother Boris

J: Tom Cannon T: L Wadham

Race Winner

8/1

Reason for Tip

Seven year old Brother Boris has raced ten times without finding a win thus far but has ran some good races in defeat at times, particularly over course and distance on new years day last year when second. Because of the results since, Brother Boris is now 7lb lower today than when he finished second here last year and that can’t be ignored. Big question mark is the absence, not been since April and so has a big break to overcome. However, if somewhat primed and running well fresh, off this mark looks rather dangerous as generally jumps well, will stay the trip and has a decent jockey aboard in Tom Cannon. Decent chance down in class on returning run.

8/1

15/2

🎯 Dark Horse

Powder Monkey – 4.10 Newmarket – 10/1
Trainer: George Boughey
Jockey: Billy Loughnane

Plenty of unexposed types in this field, but Powder Monkey catches the eye as an outsider with potential. Nicely bred out of No Nay Never and closely related to Dewhurst winner Distant Music, the pedigree suggests quality. Boughey is shrewd with debutants (14% strike rate) and his yard is in sensational form (31% winners last fortnight). With Billy Loughnane aboard, Powder Monkey could make a big impression on debut. One to watch at the prices.

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Todays Lucky 15

18 Jan 12:20 - TDJ Williams Waste Limited Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) - Windsor

18 Jan 12:20
TDJ Williams Waste Limited Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) - Windsor

Anariza

J: Jack Andrews T: T Ellis

Race Winner

28/5

Reason for Tip

Relatively consistent six year old who has showed ability when contesting some novice hurdle at the start of his hurdling career back in Feb and March last year and was close on both of those occasions. Sent into a Listed event at Cheltenham following that and found that a little tough and a little too far and was ultimately pulled up. Had a long break following that until last seen on seasonal return lto at Wetherby. Ran a blinder and won nicely that day in first time hood. Remains open to plenty of progression and whilst this is a step back up into Class 2 company, looks nicely treated and very capable of putting in a big performance here. Does have a Skelton horse at the head of the market but that horse hasn’t looked all that so far this season and so Jack Andrews is taken to ride Anariza to victory today on ideal ground.

18 Jan 14:05 - Fakenham Skips Mares' Handicap Hurdle - Fakenham

18 Jan 14:05
Fakenham Skips Mares' Handicap Hurdle - Fakenham

Audacious Annie

J: Isabelle Ryder T: Jamie Snowden

Race Winner

5/1

Reason for Tip

This seven year old has been a little inconsistent but with flashes of positivity including two starts ago at Warwick when second in this class. When last seen lto at Kempton was going over an extended 3miles and found that a little too much distance wise and ultimately faded into 5th place but did run well for what is his usual distance so positives to take. Returns to suited normal trip today of 2m4f and looks primed for a good run here back at this distance. Will like the ground, has a decent apprentice aboard taking off a big 7lb and it would be naïve to write Audacious Annie out of this. Looks to have a good chance and represents a yard having a good season so far.

18 Jan 15:35 - Fitzdares Personal Betting Service Stayers Handicap Chase (GBB Race) - Windsor

18 Jan 15:35
Fitzdares Personal Betting Service Stayers Handicap Chase (GBB Race) - Windsor

Special John

J: Dylan Johnston T: S Thomas

Race Winner

9/2

Reason for Tip

Special John has form of 22211 dating back to March 2025 and bids for a hattrick here today. Has looked pretty strong and progressive at the figures since joining the Thomas yard and whilst this is a jump of two classes into Class 3, he ran a very positive race last time when winning and there appeared to be plenty of untapped potential still. Will stay the trip and the 5lb rise doesn’t look enough to keep this boy away from the winners enclosure. Lots of question marks over some of these in this race today and despite this being a warmer race, it’s definitely winnable. Decent booking in Dylan Johnston and would be no surprise to see the hattrick completed.

18 Jan 15:55 - SIS Supporting Irish Racing Hunters Chase - Thurles

18 Jan 15:55
SIS Supporting Irish Racing Hunters Chase - Thurles

Willitgoahead

J: Mr J H Williamson T: G Elliott

Race Winner

5/2

Reason for Tip

Seasoned campaigner who has plenty of ability if running even close to his best. Pulled up in May at Punchestown in a very warm Championship event however returned to some nice form when running seasonal return at Down Royal lto in December when second between On The Line and Con’s Roc. That’s strong form and easily sets the form standard in this lineup today. Will be fine on this trip today given the suited ground conditions and has a great record at this track including winning this race last year. From a top irish trainer in red hot form and has a good apprentice aboard today. Looks the winner.

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🍀 Lucky 15 Tips Today

Elwateen – 1.15 Newmarket – 3/1
Class drop after Group 1 efforts makes her the standout in this weaker race.
Service Minimum – 2.42 Leicester – 5/1
Progressive hurdler from the Skeltons, 121 over timber so far, and very fairly treated on handicap debut.
Persuasion – 4.35 Haydock – 4/1
Outstanding C&D record (132212), loves it here and looks primed for another big run.
Vencedora – 6.00 Newcastle – 9/4
Strong debut in a Class 2, looks well positioned to get her first win against the odds-on favourite.

💡 Today’s Lucky 15 is packed with form horses and proven course specialists – a mix of short-priced confidence and each-way value.

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💡 TipMan Professional Insights – Why These Free Racing Tips Work

Appleby & Buick at Newmarket are a formidable duo – By The Book fits their winning profile.
Persuasion’s course form at Haydock is too strong to ignore.
Skelton runners on handicap debut often improve significantly – Service Minimum ticks that box.

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💡 Horse Racing Betting Tips for Beginners

NAP of the Day is our strongest single fancy.
A Dark Horse is an outsider with value odds that could place or win.
A Lucky 15 covers four selections in 15 bets – great for balancing short favourites with each-way outsiders.

❓ Horse Racing Betting FAQs

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Our single strongest selection – today it’s By The Book at Newmarket.

What’s the Dark Horse?
An outsider with potential – today it’s Powder Monkey.

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Tipmans's Final Word

Friday’s card has a mix of established stars and unexposed youngsters. By The Book looks ready to announce himself at the top level, while Powder Monkey could spring a surprise at double-figure odds. Add in the strength of the Lucky 15, and it’s shaping up to be a cracking day’s racing

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Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Friday 26th September

Espresso Milan

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Brother Boris

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Anariza

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Audacious Annie

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