Best Bet
20:02 Newbury Tips — Thursday 9th July 2026
20:02NewburyGoing: GoodFlat
Our Selection
Magician Of Riga
3yo • b c
Good
78/100 confidence
Form
15/15
Rating
10/10
Market
8/10
Trends
7/15
Why This Horse
- Consistent — placed 4 of last 5 runs
- Young 3yo with recent win — scope for improvement
Each-Way Alternative: Astracornus
20:02 Newbury — Race Preview & Tips
We're tipping Magician Of Riga in the 20:02 at Newbury — a Flat race with 7 runners on Good going.
A look at the form — 580-53113 — reveals winning form that is hard to ignore.
Richard Hannon has been in fine form and teams up with Joe Leavy, a combination that demands respect.
These conditions — Good ground over — look tailor-made for the selection.
Key angle: Consistent — placed 4 of last 5 runs.
An official mark of 73 looks workable in this grade.
For each-way purposes, Astracornus merits consideration as a place alternative.
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Full Racecard — 7 Runners
| Horse | Odds |
|---|---|
Astracornus 0-661 | 1/10 |
Windbreaker 53-342 | 1/10 |
Magician Of RigaOUR TIP 580-53113 | 1/10 |
Raintown 55-878342 | 1/10 |
Turtle Reef 650-3 | 1/10 |
Queens Companion 43-35 | 1/10 |
Norman Invasion 53-36 | 1/10 |
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