Newsboy's Thursday Racing Selections: Roaring Ralph Fancied for Southwell Success
Racing correspondent Newsboy has revealed his expert picks for Thursday's four meetings, with a strong focus on the nine-race card at Southwell. His standout selection, the Nap of the day, is Roaring Ralph in the 3.50 handicap, a horse he believes is poised to end a lengthy winless streak.
Roaring Ralph Aims to End Drought in Southwell Feature
Trained by Michael Dods, Roaring Ralph last tasted victory in September 2024, securing a seven-furlong handicap at Southwell. Despite this dry spell, Newsboy points to encouraging signs in the six-year-old's recent performances. A significant drop in the weights, from a career-high mark of 75 to just 54, could provide the crucial advantage needed.
"The evidence from his two outings in 2026 suggests Roaring Ralph is ready to return to winning ways," notes Newsboy. In his seasonal debut, the horse finished a close second to Moyowasi, followed by another runner-up spot to How’s The Guvnor 17 days later. With jockey Lewis Edmunds aboard and an unchanged rating, Roaring Ralph receives the Nap vote to clinch victory.
Landlordtothestars Highlighted as Notable Bet
Later on the Southwell card, Landlordtothestars is tipped as the Next Best selection in the 8.00 handicap. Newsboy highlights several positive factors for this runner, making it a key contender in the day's racing action.
Full Thursday Selections Across All Meetings
Newsboy has provided comprehensive tips for all four Thursday meetings, ensuring punters have a full slate of informed choices. The selections are as follows:
- Huntingdon: 12.50 Little Pi, 1.25 Night Jet, 2.00 Paggane, 2.35 Westlain, 3.10 Act of Innocence, 3.43 Stamina Chope, 4.18 Loch Ness Pineaudon
- Doncaster: 12.40 Call Your Bluff, 1.15 Mustang Du Breuil, 1.50 Count of Vendome, 2.25 Smokeringinthedark, 3.00 Kalhandrian, 3.35 Empty Nest, 4.10 Let’s Go To Vegas
- Lingfield Park: 1.35 Raffles Nobu, 2.10 Big Ticket, 2.45 Love You Back, 3.20 Officer of State, 3.55 Atlantic Power, 4.30 El Rojo Grande
- Southwell: 3.50 Roaring Ralph (Nap), 4.25 Korroor, 5.00 Mr Juggles, 5.30 Asia Force, 6.00 Night Bear, 6.30 Duchess, 7.00 Soames Forsyte, 7.30 Reginald Charles, 8.00 Landlordtothestars (NB)
For those looking to combine bets, Newsboy recommends a double on Roaring Ralph and Landlordtothestars, pairing his top two Southwell selections for enhanced potential returns.
