Newsboy's Expert Racing Selections for Thursday's Four Meetings
Racing enthusiasts have a packed schedule to look forward to on Thursday, with four meetings across the UK offering plenty of betting opportunities. Newsboy, the esteemed racing tipster, has unveiled his comprehensive selections, highlighting a standout nap at Chelmsford City and a strong next best at Southwell.
Chelmsford City: In Denial Tipped for Victory in Handicap Race
At Chelmsford City, the focus is on the Exclusive Club Dining Experience Handicap scheduled for 6.30 pm. Newsboy has identified IN DENIAL as his best bet of the day, marking it as the nap selection. This three-year-old filly, trained by Mark Loughnane, is poised to break her maiden status in this competitive event.
In Denial, a daughter of A'Ali, has shown gradual improvement in her early career outings. After a debut seventh at Kempton Park in early December, she followed up with a fifth at Wolverhampton ten days later. Last month, she secured a handicap mark with a seventh-place finish back at Dunstall Park, earning a rating of 57 from the British Horseracing Authority.
Her most recent performance, nine days ago at Wolverhampton, provided encouraging signs. Starting as a 22-1 outsider in a field of ten, In Denial raced wide from an outside draw but finished strongly in the straight to take fourth place, narrowly beaten by just a neck, a short head, and half a length behind the winner, Luna Beaux.
Today, she benefits from a kinder draw in stall four and races from an unchanged mark. With the potential for further progression on her fifth career start, In Denial is confidently expected to deliver a winning performance, making her the top pick for a red-letter day at Chelmsford.
Southwell: Enter Sandman and Billy Loughnane Form Potent Partnership
Shifting attention to Southwell, Newsboy has selected ENTER SANDMAN as the next best bet in the opening Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap at 2.07 pm. This runner, partnered with jockey Billy Loughnane, son of trainer Mark Loughnane, is anticipated to be a formidable combination following a personal best effort at Newcastle a fortnight ago.
Enter Sandman's recent form suggests he is in prime condition to challenge for victory. The synergy between horse and jockey, combined with the positive trajectory from his last outing, positions him as a strong contender in this handicap race. Newsboy's endorsement underscores the confidence in this pairing to secure a win at Southwell.
Full Thursday Selections Across All Meetings
In addition to the highlighted picks, Newsboy has provided a complete list of selections for all four meetings on Thursday. Bettors can refer to these tips for comprehensive coverage of the day's racing action.
- WARWICK: 2.28 BIG TICKET, 2.58 JUNIOR DES MOTTES, 3.28 EL ROJO GRANDE, 3.58 IP UP, 4.30 PILSDON PEN, 5.00 IVOR BEAR
- SOUTHWELL: 2.07 ENTER SANDMAN (NB), 2.37 ST FAZ, 3.07 SPIRIT OF BOWLAND, 3.37 POWDER MONKEY, 4.07 FICKLE MCSELFISH, 4.37 NUMERO VINGT, 5.07 TRAVEL AGENT
- CHEPSTOW: 2.18 NOBODY TOLD ME, 2.50 MOOR END, 3.20 JUST A GLANCE, 3.50 LIGHTONTHEWING, 4.20 LE FABULEUX BUCK’S, 4.50 BLUE IN THE WEST, 5.20 STICK TO THE BOARD
- CHELMSFORD CITY: 5.30 THE UNTAMED, 6.00 COMBUSTION, 6.30 IN DENIAL (NAP), 7.00 TAKE THE BOAT, 7.30 INITIAL BLUE, 8.00 BINT HAVANA GOLD, 8.30 ANEIRIN’S SWORD
For those looking to maximize their bets, Newsboy recommends a double combining In Denial and Enter Sandman, offering a strategic wager to enhance potential returns on a successful day of racing.



