Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Wednesday 17th December

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Free Horse Racing Tips Today – Wednesday 17th December

Welcome back to TipMan’s Free Horse Racing Tips. Below you’ll find today’s carefully analysed selections, including our NAP of the Day, Dark Horse, and a strong Lucky 15 for midweek value.

📅 Today’s Horse Racing Fixtures
  • Lingfield – First race 11:05

  • Newbury – First race 12:23

  • Ludlow – First race 12:45

  • Kempton (AW Evening Meeting) – First race 5:10

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Todays NAP of the Day

10 Apr 16:25 - British EBF Michael Foster Conditions Stakes - Thirsk
10 Apr 16:25
British EBF Michael Foster Conditions Stakes - Thirsk

Poet Master

J: S H James T: K R Burke
Race Winner
79/50

Reason for Tip

Poet Master is now a six year old but is a talented horse and won at group 2 level as a four year old. Went close in a group 3 at Longchamp last September and wasn’t far away at all when second in the group 2 challenge at Newmarket when last seen in October. Can go very well fresh and so it’s not an obvious concern, won first time out in 2023 and 2024 and this looks a race where that trend returns. It’s a relatively weak class 3 and Poet Master if on song will be a cut above this lot and should win. Yard in good form and have a decent record here at Thirsk. Poet Master should be winning this from a solid ride under Sam James.

⭐ NAP of the Day

Neon Moon – 1.45 Ludlow – 9/4

Trainer: D Pipe
Jockey: R P McLernon

Neon Moon is one of the most reliable handicappers in this grade. A strong 5th on seasonal return in a Grade 3 at Ascot was followed by a Class 2 win last time out. He’s only been nudged up 3lb and now drops into Class 3 company. Trip ideal, versatile ground, and today’s opposition lacking depth. Everything points to another big run, and he looks the likeliest winner on the card.

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Todays Dark Horse

10 Apr 16:05 - Randox Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) - Aintree
10 Apr 16:05
Randox Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) - Aintree

Hitman

J: Freddie Gingell T: P F Nicholls
Race Winner
69/1

Reason for Tip

Massively field in this renewal and with a lot of bookies paying 6 places, there is some good value to be found. One who looks more capable than he’s shown of late is ten year old Hitman from the Nicholls yard. A very strong horse in his day and still able to contest with the likes of this field as he shown last October in the Old Roan when winning over a similar trip and on this ground. Below par at Huntingdon and Ascot the last twice but the return to Aintree may bring with it a revival as he has a great record over fences here and conditions are nicely suited. Remains capable and from a good yard with a good stable jockey aboard in Freddie Gingell. Freddie having a brilliant year and is on a 34% strikerate in the last month. Hitman is a massive price, but capable of running into the places at a big price here.

🎯 Dark Horse

Bravo Zulu – 6.40 Kempton – 12/1

Trainer: D Loughnane
Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Bravo Zulu was electric earlier in the year, rattling off six AW wins along with turf success. He’s been off since August, but the yard do well with horses returning from breaks, and he’s back on his favoured surface. The key stat: Rossa Ryan is 5 wins from 5 rides on Bravo Zulu. That partnership alone makes him very interesting at double-figure odds. If he’s fit enough, he’s a huge threat.

Todays Lucky 15

10 Apr 15:38 - bet365 Handicap Chase - Sedgefield
10 Apr 15:38
bet365 Handicap Chase - Sedgefield

Mobile Mamma

J: Jamie Hamilton T: Ruth Jefferson
Race Winner
5/2

Reason for Tip

Small field race here and one who looks set for a big run is Mobile Mamma from the Jefferson yard. Won nicely at Newcastle two starts ago and then was well beaten subsequently lto at the same track. Back to the same she won off at Newcastle and has to be taken seriously. Had been off for nearly year when returning in Feb and has only had three runs since so is likely to be fully fit and primed now. Does go up in trip today which is a slight question mark but on the good ground is likely to stay and does have stayers in her pedigree. This isn’t a very strong race and yard have a good record here with a 38% strikerate and she has an inform jockey aboard in Jamie Hamilton. If she stays, has a fantastic chance.

10 Apr 15:53 - Live Streams On Racing TV Extra Handicap - Thirsk
10 Apr 15:53
Live Streams On Racing TV Extra Handicap - Thirsk

Travis

J: D Allan T: G A Harker
Race Winner
7/1

Reason for Tip

Bit vulnerable in the sense he’s only won twice from 30 starts but has been running consistently well on the AW recently with form of 2322 all at Newcastle Returns to turf today which is not a problem, won over this trip at this track last summer and should come on from the returning second place lto after a break. Does have a wide draw which isn’t overly ideal but remains on a very workable mark and is capable of featuring today. Ground is fine and has a decent jockey aboard in David Allan. There is vulnerabilities across the field today and Travis has shown solid form of late and so he’s taken to produce a big run and return to winning ways.

10 Apr 16:40 - Oddschecker Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) - Aintree
10 Apr 16:40
Oddschecker Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) - Aintree

Johnny's Jury

J: J J Burke T: Jamie Snowden
Race Winner
21/5

Reason for Tip

Sefton Novices’ time and the one to beat looks to be Johnny’s Jury from the Snowden yard. Has been flawless in three starts for this yard and completed his hattrick in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham last month. That was an impressive win from out of the back and he clearly has a fantastic engine and a very strong stayer. This is a sharper track and does require a little bit less than Cheltenham but he will stay and with good timing from J J, will be strong again in the finish in all likelihood. Ground is ideal and he’s not put a foot wrong so far this year and so he’s taken to win again today. Yard in great form and have a strong 22% record at Aintree. Big chance and likely winner.

10 Apr 18:30 - Get The Inside Track With raceday-ready.com Handicap - Wolverhampton
10 Apr 18:30
Get The Inside Track With raceday-ready.com Handicap - Wolverhampton

Papa Cocktail

J: Callum Rodriguez T: M Herrington
Race Winner
6/1

Reason for Tip

Wide open race here and Papa Cocktail looks set for a big run today. Won back in January over C&D and has not been disgraced on the two runs since from higher mark in higher grade. Drops back to a mark of 79 today which is definitely not insurmountable and the draw in stall 2 is only further opportunity here. Like to sit slightly off the pace and challenge late as he did in his winning run and this race looks very winnable for this boy. Yard in good form and so is Callum Rodriguez. Callum has won 44% of rides in the last two weeks and is a very solid booking right now. Big chance for Papa Cocktail to return to winning ways today.

🍀 Lucky 15 Tips Today

Upepo – 11.05 Lingfield – 4/1

Trainer: A W Carroll
Jockey: Myla Coppins

Upepo’s recent form figures of 70480 don’t jump off the page, but the key angle here is the handicap mark. He is now 8lb below his Wolverhampton winning mark, making him extremely well treated. The return to a favourable trip is a plus based on both previous performances and pedigree. A good draw, a weak race, and 5lb taken off by Myla Coppinsall add to the case. A big run looks very close—today could be the day.


Northwest Passage – 12.23 Newbury – 3/1

Trainer: R A Teal
Jockey: Harry Cobden

A fascinating hurdling debut for a progressive flat performer. Northwest Passage arrives after a strong run of form, including a Salisbury win and a close second at Newbury in Class 3 company. The step up to 2m over hurdles should be well within reach, and the Teal yard can ready one first time over obstacles. Add in top-class jockey Harry Cobden, and he looks a major player.


Followcato – 2.55 Ludlow – 4/1

Trainer: Ben Pauling
Jockey: Kielan Woods

Followcato made his chase debut last month, unseating first time before running an encouraging 5th at Lingfield over 2m6f. He should strip fitter now and benefit from both a drop back in trip and give in the ground. Represents the in-form Ben Pauling yard and has a capable rider in Kielan Woods. Looks ready to take a nice step forward here.


Heathcliff – 5.40 Kempton – 5/1

Trainer: J R Fanshawe
Jockey: Billy Loughnane

Heathcliff has taken a real liking to Kempton, posting personal-best efforts on consecutive runs at this course. The return here is a huge positive. The drop back to 6f looks ideal, and a suitable draw should help him settle into a handy position. With Billy Loughnane aboard—who rides Kempton brilliantly—this looks a slightly weaker race, and Heathcliff has every chance of getting the job done.

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💡 TipMan Professional Insights – Why These Free Racing Tips Work
  • We’re targeting handicap value via horses well below previous winning marks.

  • Several runners today are returning to favoured tracks—a major angle in AW racing.

  • The NAP has strong class edges and profile consistency.

  • The Dark Horse is all about price vs upside, with a 100% jockey partnership strike rate.

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📺 Where to Watch Today’s Racing
  • Sky Sports Racing: Lingfield, Ludlow, Kempton

  • Racing TV: Newbury

  • Bookmaker Streams: Available with most major bookmakers with a minimum stake.

Tipmans's Final Word

A good mix of value, progressive profiles, and track specialists today. Neon Moon looks rock-solid, while Bravo Zulu shapes as a dangerous outsider if fit. Another strong midweek card—best of luck!

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