Newsboy's Expert Selections for Friday's Four Horse Racing Meetings
Racing enthusiasts have a packed schedule to look forward to this Friday, with four meetings taking place across the UK. Newsboy, the esteemed racing tipster, has unveiled his top picks, headlined by a strong fancy for Magic Runner at Wolverhampton as his nap of the day.
Magic Runner Fancied to Shine at Wolverhampton
The focus is on Wolverhampton, where an eight-race card kicks off at 12.57 with the Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap. Magic Runner, trained by Ruth Carr, is Newsboy's nap selection and is tipped to deliver a winning performance. This four-year-old filly, sired by Sea The Moon, has shown impressive form recently, securing a victory over the extended nine furlongs at Dunstall Park in early December.
Last week, Magic Runner returned to the same course and distance, defying odds of 16-1 in a nine-runner apprentice handicap. Under jockey Taryn Langley, she overcame a tendency to over-race in the early stages, powering up the home straight to beat Francesi by one length. With James Sullivan back in the saddle today and an unchanged British Horseracing Authority mark of 59, her chances appear obvious and compelling for punters.
Imola Aims for Redemption at Southwell
At Southwell, Newsboy highlights Imola as his next best selection in the Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap at 4.45. This five-year-old mare has been a model of consistency since joining trainer Joey Ramsden, notching her first career success just 17 days ago with a commanding two-and-a-quarter-length victory over Amarachi over course and distance.
Despite a narrow defeat by a short head to Latin at Wolverhampton last Friday, Imola is expected to bounce back. A 3lb rise in the weights seems manageable, and she is well-positioned to atone for that near miss and return to winning ways, making her a key part of Newsboy's Daily Double alongside Magic Runner.
Full Friday Selections Across All Meetings
Here are Newsboy's complete tips for Friday's races:
- Wolverhampton: 12.57 MAGIC RUNNER (NAP), 1.27 FOREST CAPER, 1.57 OBJECTOR, 2.27 PREFERRED, 3.02 PIPERSTOWN, 3.37 BEAUZON, 4.10 LAZZAR, 4.40 NIVELLE’S MAGIC
- Warwick: 1.05 FEEL GUT, 1.35 LISNAMURRICAN, 2.05 JOUR D’EVASION, 2.37 LIBRE DE CHOEUR, 3.12 CONNIEMAK, 3.47 HE KNOWS BETTER, 4.18 JET PLANE
- Southwell: 4.45 IMOLA (NB), 5.15 LADY DORA MAE, 5.45 BRAZILIAN ROSE, 6.15 GIORGIO M, 6.45 ELIGIBLE, 7.15 FORTIFICATION, 7.45 GRAND DUCHESS OLGA, 8.15 GREY SAND
- Doncaster: 12.45 HARDLY SURPRISING, 1.15 ONE BIG BANG, 1.45 MINELLA JURY, 2.15 GUARD DUTY, 2.50 JAMAICAINE, 3.25 KALHANDRION, 4.00 ROMEO BROWN
Daily Double: MAGIC RUNNER and IMOLA
With these insights, punters can approach Friday's racing with confidence, backed by Newsboy's expert analysis and selections.
