Best Bet

17:00 Newbury Tips — Saturday 16th May 2026

17:00NewburyGoing: GoodFlat
Our Selection

Mezcala

4yo •
Strong
83/100 confidence
Form
15/15
Rating
9/10
Market
7/10
Trends
11/15

Why This Horse

  • Won last time out
  • Consistent — placed 4 of last 5 runs
  • Young 4yo with recent win — scope for improvement
  • Low draw (stall 1) in 16-runner field
Each-Way Alternative: Blue Rc

17:00 Newbury — Race Preview & Tips

Mezcala is our selection for the 17:00 17:00 Newbury at Newbury, a Flat contest on Good ground.

The form figures of 52127-1 include a victory that confirms this one is in good heart.

The Jack Channon/George Bass partnership is one to follow, and they will fancy their chances here.

The Good going should suit, and with the draw in stall taken into account, conditions look favourable.

Key angle: Won last time out.

Rated 93, the handicapper may have left a bit in hand.

Blue Rc is the each-way option — a solid claim for a frame finish.

Full Racecard — 16 Runners

HorseOdds
Houquetot
1217/065-9
EVS
Blue Rc
21122-122
5/2
MezcalaOUR TIP
52127-1
3/1
Spanish Voice
3/1-1871
3/1
Classic
6/342128-2
7/2
Bullet Point
1/122170-7
7/2
Indalo
35241412-
4/1
Ebts Guard
2138224-0
7/1
Hard Endeavor
3315-
7/1
Lir Speciale
203511-33
8/1
Man of La Mancha
1332411-4
9/1
Checkandchallenge
5943639-0
10/1
Talis Evolvere
205-12528
12/1
Green Triangle
41867-465
12/1
Ancient Rome
0903000-0
16/1
Witch Hunter
03-514890
16/1

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