Newsboy's Expert Picks for Thursday's Horse Racing Meetings
Thursday brings a packed schedule of horse racing action across four meetings, with Newsboy highlighting key contenders at Leicester and Chelmsford City. His top selections include a mare poised to excel over a longer distance and a seven-year-old aiming for a third consecutive victory.
Leicester's Feature Race: Stamina Chope Takes the Spotlight
At Leicester, the Every Race Live On Racing TV Mares' Handicap Chase (2.40) sees Stamina Chope as Newsboy's Nap of the day. Trained by Dave Roberts, this mare is expected to thrive stepping back up to two and a half miles after recent performances.
Stamina Chope has demonstrated strong form this winter, securing a hurdles win at Leicester in November and following up with a four-length triumph in a handicap chase at Ffos Las late last month. Although she finished fourth over three miles and a furlong at Huntingdon recently, she showed signs that a shorter trip with less emphasis on stamina would be more suitable.
With conditions likely to include plenty of cut underfoot, which suits her well, and jockey Lee Edwards in the saddle, Stamina Chope is tipped to return to winning ways. Her versatility over both hurdles and fences adds to her appeal in this competitive race.
Chelmsford City: Al Baahy Targets Hat-Trick Success
Over at Chelmsford City, Al Baahy is Newsboy's next best selection in the Valentines "Hands And Heels" Apprentice Handicap (4.55). This seven-year-old, trained by Kevin Frost, arrives on the back of two impressive wins in classified stakes at Wolverhampton and Lingfield Park.
Now returning to handicap company with a British Horseracing Authority rating of 54, Al Baahy appears well-placed to continue his winning streak. The step up in class seems manageable given his recent form, making him a strong contender for a hat-trick at the Essex Showground.
Full Selections for All Four Meetings
Newsboy has provided comprehensive tips for every race across the four venues on Thursday. Here are his selections in detail:
- TAUNTON: 1.05 Way Of Stars, 1.40 Five Bar Gate, 2.15 Cooler Than Me, 2.50 Jongleur D’Etoiles, 3.25 Celtic Art, 4.00 Golden Son
- LINGFIELD PARK: 1.23 Rising Force, 1.58 Bintkend, 2.33 Henrythenate, 3.08 Kento, 3.43 Al Shabab, 4.15 Hitched, 4.50 Woodrafff
- LEICESTER: 1.30 Grandad’s Cap, 2.05 Mon Champion, 2.40 Stamina Chope (NAP), 3.15 Classical Sting, 3.50 No Tackle, 4.25 St Cuthbert’s Cove
- CHELMSFORD CITY: 4.55 Al Baahy (NB), 5.30 Unionville, 6.00 Dyrholaey, 6.30 Carlton, 7.00 Zambezi River, 7.30 Crimson Rambler, 8.00 Lequinto
For those looking to place a double bet, Newsboy recommends combining Stamina Chope and Al Baahy, highlighting their strong chances in their respective races. These picks are based on current form, track conditions, and trainer insights, offering valuable guidance for racing enthusiasts.
