Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Sunday 16th November

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Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Sunday 16th November

Your full rundown of today’s NAP, Dark Horse and Lucky 15 selections, with expert analysis across Fontwell and Cheltenham. Soft ground, tricky conditions and some warm handicaps mean value is everywhere today — and we’ve broken down the standout bets you need.

📅 Today’s Horse Racing Fixtures

Cheltenham – First race 12.00
Fontwell – First race 12.25

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Todays NAP of the Day

3 Mar 20:30 - Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap - Wolverhampton
3 Mar 20:30
Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap - Wolverhampton

Silkies Sib

J: Mason Paetel T: James Owen
Race Winner
5/2

Reason for Tip

Very consistent six year old from the in form James Owen yard with form of 33221 in the last couple of months. Ran a big race lto when winning by around half a length at Chelmsford and whilst the handicapper has applied a 5lb penalty, still looks very well treated in this 0-55 off the adjusted mark of 60 with the penalty. This is not a strong race at all and a large portion of these horses have no form to write about at all. Silkies Sib has a good draw from stall 3, has course experience and good performances at this course including the 2nd place finish two starts ago. Jockey change to Mason Paetel is arguably a slight upgrade and Mason is riding brilliantly this season. Yard have a 21% course strikerate and a similar strikerate generally at the moment. Mason has ridden a number of winners for the Owen’s and they share a strong record together. Silkies Sib looks the standout selection even under the penalty and could take this in his stride today. Looks the winner.

⭐ NAP of the Day

Crackerjacque – 12.57 Fontwell – 1/1

Trainer: A. J. Honeyball
Jockey: Rex Dingle

Crackerjacque arrives with serious credentials for this Class 4 assignment. A winner in a Class 2 at Sandown earlier this year, he then contested a Grade 2 at Aintree where he found things a bit hot — no disgrace whatsoever.

He returns from a break, but that’s a positive for the Honeyball yard, who prep their horses exceptionally well when fresh. Dropping into a weaker race, back down in class, and with proven form and a top jockey booked, Crackerjacque sets a standard most of this field simply can’t match.

NAP Verdict: Should win this.

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Todays Dark Horse

3 Mar 16:55 - John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Chase - Leopardstown
3 Mar 16:55
John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Chase - Leopardstown

Lisleigh Lad

J: Mr E Mahon T: Ms E Broderick
Race Winner
27/2

Reason for Tip

Eight year old Lisleigh Lad is a bit of a picture of inconsistency really and form of P1P37 since March 2025 reflects that. Won nicely at Cork in April, returned from a long break in December at Thurles when third of fourteen but failed to build on that lto when seventh. Should after those two runs be primed and ready to go and this course debut at Leopardstown could spark a rejuvenation as remains pretty unexposed going left handed. This race won’t take a great deal of winning and if running how we know he can, should be involved come the final furlong. Yard and jockey both have strong chase records and Lisleigh Lad is a capable horse. Mark has now dropped further to 115 which looks pretty workable really and so he is taken to put in a big run at a big price today. Outside chance, but a chance nonetheless.

🎯 Dark Horse

Torneo – 2.20 Cheltenham – 8/1

Trainer: Jamie Snowden
Jockey: Gavin Sheehan

The 2.20 is wide open — exactly the type of race where Snowden excels with a strong each-way player. Torneo’s seasonal return at Wetherby was excellent, travelling strongly and jumping cleanly before finishing second.

He handles soft ground, he’s consistent, and Gavin Sheehan has a 26% strike rate on Snowden-trained horses. Market money has arrived early, and there’s every sign Torneo is primed to run a big race.

Value Pick: Should hit the places with every chance of better.

Todays Lucky 15

3 Mar 14:05 - Border Minstrel Sunday Lunch Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle - Newcastle
3 Mar 14:05
Border Minstrel Sunday Lunch Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle - Newcastle

Leader Wing

J: Jamie Hamilton T: G Boanas
Race Winner
47/10

Reason for Tip

This six year old doesn’t do a great deal of winning but is on a mark that’s hard to ignore as regularly going close and enters a very weak race today with a very good looking chance. Was very close two starts ago at Musselburgh when denied into second at the end. Fifth lto in a change of headgear which didn’t seem to make a positive difference but that was a tougher race than this one. Drops back in trip here to 2m4f which is absolutely fine and will relish the forecasted good to soft ground. Clean jumper, well treated, very winnable race today and an ok jockey booking in Jamie Hamilton. Would be shocked if Leader Wing was outside the places today and honestly should be contesting the win in this race.

3 Mar 15:25 - QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle - Leopardstown
3 Mar 15:25
QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle - Leopardstown

Pookie Holler

J: Darragh O'Keeffe T: H De Bromhead
Race Winner
3/1

Reason for Tip

Highly progressive in four starts so far and form reads 8422. Wasn’t far away on handicap debut lto at Thurles and steps up ever so slightly in trip to 3miles today which looks suited. Has performed better each race so far as distance has increased. Looked to be pretty smart over the obstacles last time so expecting a clean round of jumping. Ground should be of no concern and looks a major player in this race today on debut at this track. Represents a shrewd operation with a decent record and has a top jockey aboard in Darragh O’Keeffe. Big chance.

3 Mar 16:35 - High Gosforth Park Golf Club Mares' NH Flat Race (Conditional/Amateur) (GBB Race) - Newcastle
3 Mar 16:35
High Gosforth Park Golf Club Mares' NH Flat Race (Conditional/Amateur) (GBB Race) - Newcastle

Dolly Drama

J: Charlie Maggs T: D McCain Jnr
Race Winner
37/10

Reason for Tip

Unexposed five year old who made debut lto at Wetherby when a not do distant third. The front two lto have both gone in as winners since so the form looks pretty strong. Does have a 3 month break to contend with, but horse is young and from a stable with a decent record for returning horses. Trip is bang on the same as last time today and should be more than fine on the forecasted ground. Yard have a strong record here in bumpers and Charlie Maggs is aboard for the ride. Pretty open race but one in which Dolly Drama looks very capable of winning.

3 Mar 19:30 - Daily Profit Boosts At betmgm.co.uk Handicap - Wolverhampton
3 Mar 19:30
Daily Profit Boosts At betmgm.co.uk Handicap - Wolverhampton

Dayman

J: Billy Loughnane T: D J S Ffrench Davis
Race Winner
9/2

Reason for Tip

Now 21 races since a win, Dayman returned from a long absence back in January this year and clearly needed the run when seventh that day. Was a strong third lto and should be primed and fully fit today. Form from the last race is strong, first, second and fourth have all franked the form by winning since and this looks a perfect opportunity for Dayman to do the same. Ok draw from stall 6, pretty weak race and has a top jockey aboard in Billy Loughnane. Looks very well treated on previous form and Billy is no stranger to Wolverhampton success. Big chance for this seven year old to finally return to the winners enclosure here.

🍀 Lucky 15 Tips Today

Four strong, reasoned selections for today’s L15:


Atreides – 12.27 Fontwell – 10/3

Trainer: N. P. Mulholland
Jockey: C. O’Farrell

Gradual progression since going chasing and repeatedly knocking on the door. Loves Fontwell (three solid runs here), stays the trip well, and this is the weakest race he’s run in for months.
Chance: Major player – win looks close.


Gaelic Pride – 1.15 Cheltenham – 11/2

Trainer: W. Greatrex
Jockey: James Bowen

Returned with a big performance at Fontwell behind a horse who has franked the form. Solid engine, handles soft, and the Cheltenham uphill finish should suit his profile.
Chance: Nicely priced, strong win threat.


Zaochen Enki – 1.32 Fontwell – 3/1

Trainer: Paul Nicholls
Jockey: Freddie Gingell

Ignore the bare form figures — this horse has been running in hot races and shaped well on return at Cheltenham. Better ground preferred, but good-to-soft should be fine. Nicholls + Gingell is always a serious combination.
Chance: Progress expected – likely winner.


Serious Challenge – 3.30 Cheltenham – 11/2

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien
Jockey: J. J. Burke

Ultra-consistent, proven at various distances, and handles soft ground. Fitter for seasonal debut and shaped well in warm races earlier in the year. Needs a clean round but has the engine to win this.
Chance: Strong contender in a wide-open race.

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Soft ground specialists, fitness levels and proven course form are key today. Cheltenham will ride testing after recent rain — horses who stay strongly will be heavily favoured. Meanwhile, Fontwell’s tight, turning track suits fluent jumpers and previous course form is a huge bonus.

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Tipmans's Final Word

A brilliant Sunday card with Cheltenham offering huge value and Fontwell delivering solid chances. Crackerjacque looks the standout bet of the day, while Torneo brings big-place potential at even bigger odds. The L15 is stacked with strong, progressive types — exactly what you want on a tricky ground day.

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