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Wednesday's action on Sky Sports Racing
All eyes will be on Lingfield Park this Wednesday as the Surrey track prepares to open its gates for a seven-race card on the all-weather - live on Sky Sports Racing.
Tim Carroll's Hong Kong tips
Tim has a strong fancy for the Club Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday, plus two other bets later on the card - live on Sky Sports Racing from 10.40am.
Expert Analysis blog
Tom Collins discusses Dan Skelton’s Saturday stars before dipping his toe back into the US action for a review of the early Kentucky Derby trials.
Ratings Hub
Ratings Hub service - featuring Speed, Form and unique FormPlus figures - has top tips and analysis, plus ratings for all other races in the UK and Ireland.
Eyecatchers
James Flaherty has a bumper batch of picks from the festive period for your ATR Tracker.
Kevin Blake's Take
Kevin takes an in-depth look at academy hurdles following first series of seven such contests in Ireland.
Harry Fry Stable Tour
The Dorset trainer landed the Grade 1 Formby Novices' Hurdle with Idaho Sun on Boxing Day and has his sights set on more big-race glory with his stars in 2026.
Tips and Analysis
Tim Carroll's Hong Kong preview
Tim has a strong fancy for the Club Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday, plus two other bets later on the card - live on Sky Sports Racing from 10.40am.
Ratings Hub
Our Ratings Hub service - featuring Speed, Form and unique FormPlus figures - has top tips, ratings and analysis for Wednesday, including Lingfield, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Daily Greyhound Tips
Sky Sports Sports Racing cover Dunstall Park & Romford on Wednesday where Dani has two bets, plus another at Yarmouth, live on the ATR site.
Ante-Post Focus
Gary Nutting, who has rattled the crossbar recently with big-priced seconds Banbridge and Leave Of Absence, fancies a 25-1 outsider for the Arkle at Cheltenham.
Gary Nutting
Gary is covering for Hugh Taylor this week, nominating a sole selection for Tuesday's all-weather action from Southwell - live on Sky Sports Racing.
Barry Faulkner's US Racing Preview
Barry hit 2 well backed winners last time and returns with four picks for Mahoning Valley & Turf Paradise on Tuesday - live on Sky Sports Racing from 8.59pm.
Total Performance Data tips
Adam Mills dissects the Total Performance Data to reveal two Tuesday tips on the Tapeta at Wolverhampton, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Blogs
Expert Analysis
Tom Collins discusses Dan Skelton’s Saturday stars before dipping his toe back into the US action for a review of the early Kentucky Derby trials.
The Kevin Blake Take
Kevin takes an in-depth look at academy hurdles following first series of seven such contests in Ireland.
Eyecatchers
James Flaherty has a bumper batch of picks from the festive period for your ATR Tracker.
Total Performance Data Blog
Adam Mills uses TPD to dissect No Drama This End's notable success over Klimt Madrik in the Grade 1 Challow Novices’ Hurdle at Newbury.
Surfing The Sand
Our All-Weather expert Simon Mapletoft previews the weekend action at Southwell and Lingfield Park, live on Sky Sports Racing.
J A McGrath
J A McGrath gives his tips for Sunday's HKIR meeting at Sha Tin, and speaks to trainer Francis Graffard about the chances of Goliath and Quisisana.
Jamie Codd
Jamie reveals a 20-1 Ryanair Chase fancy, nominates his horses to follow and tackles some of the big questions for the season ahead.
US Racing News
Six locals could start in Pegasus World Cup Invitational
The first invitation list for the $3 million Pegasus World Cup was released late last week. The group consists of six local runners and six others currently scattered about the country.
Brown putting Paladin on familiar path with Risen Star up next
Paladin, 2 for 2 to start his career and a two-length winner of the Remsen Stakes at Aqueduct last month, will launch his 3-year-old campaign in the $500,000 Risen Star Stakes on Feb. 14, trainer Chad Brown said Monday.
Hong Kong Racing
Tim Carroll
Tim has a strong fancy for the Club Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday, plus two other bets later on the card - live on Sky Sports Racing from 10.40am.
Horses to follow: Hong Kong
Ahead of the 2025/26 Hong Kong season starting, Tim Carroll nominates 12 horses to follow, with all the action live on Sky Sports Racing.
Course Guides
Learn more about Sha Tin and Happy Valley racecourses.
Today’s Top Horses
| Race Details (Runners) | (Cloth) Horse Name (Forecast) | Predictor / Result |
|---|---|---|
| (5) Blue Empress (3/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 77.52% |
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| (8) Sapphire Sirocco (7/2) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 72.84% |
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| (3) Caph Star (25/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 78.19% |
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| (1) Lerwick (4/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 77.51% |
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| (1) Mount Athos (15/8) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 82.08% |
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| (3) Combustion (4/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 76.61% |
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| (2) Espona Bay (5/2) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 69.02% |
Also On
Jamie Codd's Festival Focus is back for 2026
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Visit our dedicated Ascot site
Visit our dedicated site for Ascot, in association with BetVictor, watch every race live on Sky Sports Racing.
Alex Hammond Q and A
Sky Sports Racing' presenter Alex Hammond answers your big questions for the 2025/26 National Hunt season
Jumps Preview site
Don't miss the ultimate guide to the 2025/26 National Hunt season, in association with talkSPORT BET.
Breeders' Cup microsite
Check out our dedicated guide to the big meeting at Del Mar, in association with Bet TOM, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Paul Ferguson's ten Maidens to follow in 2025/26
The Jumpers To Follow author shortlists ten runners who have yet to score under Rules or in a Point-To-Point.
Competitions and Offers
Win a prize for eight at Central Park greyhound stadium on Saturday 17 January
Enjoy the ARC Cesarewitch final in style.
Promotions
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New BetCaller launches on the At The Races app
BetCaller is the newest addition to the At The Races app and it means you can place bets on today’s races quickly and easily using your voice.
Midnite Aint Your Grandads Bookie Handicap
No.
(Draw)
Horse
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% | |
| Flat (AW) | 11 | 1 | 4 | 9.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 1 | 4 | 9.1% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R Havlin | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N B King | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9.1% | |
| Flat (AW) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Surface(Polytrack) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 1 | 1 | 7.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Gina Mangan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | F O'Brien | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% | |
| Flat (AW) | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rhys Clutterbuck | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P Phelan | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 33 | 7 | 5 | 21.2% | |
| Flat (AW) | 27 | 7 | 5 | 25.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| C | Course | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| D | Distance | 19 | 4 | 3 | 21.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 7 | 5 | 30.4% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (V only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 40% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 21 | 4 | 3 | 19.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | William Carson | 23 | 7 | 5 | 30.4% |
| T | A W Carroll | 29 | 7 | 5 | 24.1% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 28 | 4 | 4 | 14.3% | |
| Flat (AW) | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12.5% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Edward Greatrex | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Ian Williams | 30 | 4 | 4 | 13.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Stable Tours
Harry Fry Stable Tour
The Dorset trainer landed the Grade 1 Formby Novices' Hurdle with Idaho Sun on Boxing Day and has his sights set on more big-race glory with his stars in 2026.
Kim Bailey and Mat Nicholls Stable Tour
The Thorndale Farm team have enjoyed a good run of late and are hoping to continue that form heading into Christmas, whilst also eyeing a strong spring campaign.
Joseph O'Brien Stable Tour
Banbridge, Home By The Lee and Solness are all back to defend their Grade 1 titles over the festive period for the Owning Hill ace.
All-Weather Championships
How Haggas chat transformed Fallon's career
Cieren Fallon is ending the year on a high after hitting his first century - a landmark he puts down to his boss's intuition and a strong support network.
Williams eyes Good Friday after topping table
The Alvechurch trainer has made a storming start to the season and leads the trainers’ standings as he targets the £1 Million Bonus Scheme and Finals Day riches.
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2026 on Sky Sports Racing
We look forward to what is set to be another memorable year on Sky Sports Racing.
When it all goes wrong for jockeys
Being a jockey can be a thankless task at times. Just when you think you're all set for victory, it can all go very wrong, very quickly...
Unbridled
Episode 7 of Unbridled is here, in association with BoyleSports!
Matt and Paddy review the top-quality action from over the festive period
Weekend Winners
Weekend Winners: Christmas Special
The Weekend Winners team preview the King George, the Welsh Grand National and cover some of the Festive action at Leopardstown.
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