Newsboy's Expert Racing Picks for Thursday's Four Meetings
Renowned tipster Newsboy has unveiled his selections for Thursday's horse racing action, featuring four meetings across the UK. His standout choices include a Dan Skelton-trained hurdler at Wetherby and an Alastair Ralph mare at Ludlow, both tipped for success in competitive handicaps.
Blue Carpet Tipped for Victory at Wetherby
BLUE CARPET (4.10) is Newsboy's nap selection in the Join Racing TV Now Handicap Hurdle over three miles at Wetherby. The six-year-old, trained by the in-form Dan Skelton, has shown consistent improvement since transitioning to hurdling this season.
He made a winning debut in a bumper and followed up with an impressive eight-length victory at Wetherby in November. In his first handicap outing 90 days ago, Blue Carpet finished a close second to Keable, who has since won again, highlighting the strength of that form. The fourth-placed Kruger Park also went on to score at Fontwell on Boxing Day, further bolstering Blue Carpet's credentials.
With this progressive profile and the step up in trip likely to suit, Newsboy believes Blue Carpet can dominate his rivals and secure a third career win.
Magical Maggie Aims to Repeat at Ludlow
At Ludlow, MAGICAL MAGGIE (2.42) is Newsboy's next best selection in the Pyoneer Ale Mares' Handicap Hurdle over three miles. The nine-year-old mare, trained by Alastair Ralph, recently ended a two-year winless streak with a victory at the same course 22 days ago over 2m5f.
That success, achieved off an all-time low mark, was her fourth at Ludlow, demonstrating a strong affinity for the track. She showed admirable staying power to fend off Masked Dance by a length, and with that rival re-opposing, a similar pace scenario is expected over this longer distance.
Still handily weighted and proven over the course, Magical Maggie receives Newsboy's vote to follow up her recent triumph.
Full Thursday Selections from Newsboy
Here are Newsboy's complete picks for all four meetings on Thursday:
- WETHERBY: 1.50 TUNISYA, 2.25 PIERROT JAGUEN, 3.00 VOODOO ANGEL, 3.35 LARGY FORCE, 4.10 BLUE CARPET (NAP), 4.45 LAYSOFT, 5.15 BO CRUZ
- LUDLOW: 1.32 TALES OF BRAVERY, 2.07 MINELLA BLUEWAY, 2.42 MAGICAL MAGGIE (NB), 3.17 KIT'S COTY, 3.52 JUKEBOX JOKER, 4.27 THANK YOU BLUE
- TAUNTON: 1.41 CALVINO, 2.16 COOLER THAN ME, 2.51 SHERBORNE, 3.26 SNAPDANCE, 4.01 FORTUNE DANCER, 4.36 RICES POOL
- CHELMSFORD CITY: 5.00 BLUE CELESTIAL, 5.30 ZOFFANDIA, 6.00 GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 6.30 SMOKEY MALONE, 7.00 POETIC JACK, 7.30 THANKUAPPRECIATE, 8.00 SILKIES SIB
Double: Newsboy recommends a double on Blue Carpet and Magical Maggie for enhanced returns.
These selections are based on current form, track records, and trainer trends, offering punters valuable insights for Thursday's racing fixtures.
