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Race Previews

An in-depth written preview of every UK & Ireland race, every day — the story of the race, the KTB Fit ranking and a clear verdict, built from the same analysis behind our racecards. Prefer the data at a glance? The racecard is the live tool; this is the read.

Thursday 20 August 2026

2:45 Lingfield (AW) 8 runners KTB Appassionata · 53/100 Read the preview → 3:00 York 17 runners KTB Point Lynas · 63/100 Read the preview → 3:10 Newmarket (July) 8 runners KTB Legacy Rock · 60/100 Read the preview → 3:20 Lingfield (AW) 12 runners KTB Onslow Gardens · 55/100 Read the preview → 3:35 York 9 runners KTB Kalpana · 83/100 Read the preview → 3:45 Newmarket (July) 6 runners KTB Astro King · 63/100 Read the preview → 3:55 Lingfield (AW) 14 runners KTB Dancing Rinca · 61/100 Read the preview → 4:10 York 15 runners KTB Perfect Your Craft · 67/100 Read the preview → 4:20 Newmarket (July) 10 runners KTB Cherry Cobbler · 64/100 Read the preview → 4:30 Lingfield (AW) 12 runners KTB Royal County Glory · 59/100 Read the preview → 4:35 Killarney 11 runners KTB Sea Of Dubka · 52/100 Read the preview → 4:45 York 22 runners KTB Big Cigar · 65/100 Read the preview → 4:51 Newmarket (July) 5 runners KTB Traveling Man · 61/100 Read the preview → 4:56 Leopardstown 15 runners KTB So Lovely · 49/100 Read the preview → 5:01 Lingfield (AW) 8 runners KTB Over Spiced · 58/100 Read the preview → 5:08 Killarney 10 runners KTB Fiveonefive · 64/100 Read the preview → 5:20 York 21 runners KTB Bella Lyra · 68/100 Read the preview → 5:27 Leopardstown 16 runners KTB Banks Of The Boyne · 51/100 Read the preview → 5:35 Stratford 2 runners KTB Porcupine Bank · 55/100 Read the preview → 5:43 Killarney 6 runners KTB Diamond Du Berlais · 60/100 Read the preview → 6:00 Leopardstown 21 runners KTB Ninth Crusade · 52/100 Read the preview → 6:06 Stratford 5 runners KTB Notnowlinda · 60/100 Read the preview → 6:13 Killarney 8 runners KTB Affinity Rock · 61/100 Read the preview → 6:19 Newcastle (AW) 14 runners KTB Forever Perfect · 52/100 Read the preview → 6:30 Leopardstown 9 runners KTB Wyman · 56/100 Read the preview → 6:36 Stratford 6 runners KTB Magistrato · 68/100 Read the preview → 6:45 Killarney 13 runners KTB Oneforgonzo · 64/100 Read the preview → 6:54 Newcastle (AW) 9 runners KTB Star Of Commala · 63/100 Read the preview → 7:00 Leopardstown 12 runners KTB Darius Dark · 57/100 Read the preview → 7:06 Stratford 3 runners KTB Dunkerque · 58/100 Read the preview →

About these previews

What is a KTB race preview?

A written read of one race: the shape of the race, the KTB Fit ranking of every runner, and a verdict. It is built from the same analysis behind our racecard, so nothing here contradicts the card — the racecard is the live tool, the preview is the read.

When are previews published?

Every UK and Irish race gets one, published as soon as the day's racecard goes live and always before the off. A race that has already been run is never previewed.

How is the KTB selection chosen?

It is the runner ranked first on KTB Fit score in that race, shown with its score as evidence — not as an instruction. Every selection is graded win or lose on KTB Fit Results, so the whole record is open.

Are these tips?

No. Kickthebookies is an insight and analytics site, not a tipster: the numbers are the evidence, the preview is the message, and the call is yours. 18+ only, and only ever stake what you can comfortably afford to lose.

Are the odds in a preview live?

No. Each preview freezes the best available morning price per runner at publication and says so on the page. Current prices are on the racecard.