Racing expert Newsboy has pinpointed his standout selections for Tuesday's trio of UK race meetings, with a strong focus on the jumps card at Ayr. His best bet of the day, the nap, is set to run in Scotland, alongside another fancied runner that could complete a lucrative daily double.
Newsboy's Ayr Selections: The Nap and Next Best
The spotlight falls on Ayr's seven-race jumps meeting on Tuesday, 13th January 2026. Newsboy's strongest fancy of the day is Kelvin Forlonge, napped to win the 1.48pm Book Your Celebration At westernhousehotel.co.uk Handicap Hurdle.
The gelding, trained by the partnership of Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore, arrives in excellent form. He scored a convincing course-and-distance victory last time out, relishing the step up to a trip just beyond three miles. Making his handicap debut that day, he always travelled powerfully before easing to the front two fences from home. A mistake at the final obstacle did not stop him from winning by three and a half lengths from Shoeshine Boy.
Despite carrying a 6lb penalty for that success, Newsboy believes the mark remains favourable. With Patrick Wadge again in the saddle, expectations are high for another bold showing.
Earlier on the Ayr card, Newsboy's next best selection is Bras D'Or in the 12.48pm Book Day Dancin On 11 April Novices' Hurdle. The six-year-old, trained by David Pipe, showed promise on his hurdling debut when fifth in a Class 2 contest at Cheltenham behind Soldier Reeves in November.
The form of that race has been strongly franked, with the winner going on to score again at Cheltenham and then finish second in a Listed event at Sandown. Bras D'Or's most recent run saw him finish a respectable second, beaten five lengths, in a Class 4 novice hurdle at Ludlow. He meets nothing of the calibre of the winner that day here and is tipped to break his maiden tag.
Full Tuesday Selection List for All Meetings
Newsboy has provided a full set of selections across Tuesday's three fixtures at Ayr, Newcastle, and Southwell. Punters looking for a double are advised to follow his combination of Kelvin Forlonge and Bras D'Or.
AYR
12.48 BRAS D'OR (NB)
1.18 DREAM SHADOW
1.48 KELVIN FORLONGE (NAP)
2.18 FINGLE BRIDGE
2.48 BIG ZOUK
3.18 TREAD SOFTLY NOW
3.48 KINGSMAN MAIL
NEWCASTLE
1.38 TARBAT NESS
2.08 PENNY MOUNTAIN
2.38 LAKOTA CHIEF
3.08 DIGITAL
3.40 THE GREEN MAN
4.15 LETHAL NYMPH
4.45 AISLING OSCAR
SOUTHWELL
4.30 BEAUMADIER
5.00 CALL GLORY
5.30 PINK SOCKS
6.00 INVITED
6.30 CARGIN BHUI
7.00 AUTUMN AFFAIR
7.30 ALLIGATOR ALLEY
8.00 CODIAK
Analysis and Final Thoughts
Tuesday's racing offers a mix of National Hunt action at Ayr and all-weather flat racing at Newcastle and Southwell. Newsboy's analysis suggests the day's most compelling bet lies in Scotland with Kelvin Forlonge, who appears to have found his ideal conditions and remains well-handicapped.
The supporting selection of Bras D'Or adds value to the Ayr card and forms the basis of a suggested double. As with all horse racing tips, form and conditions are key, and punters are reminded to check for any non-runners or significant changes to the going before the off.
