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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.

Saturday 18 July 2026

3:42 Newmarket (July) 7 runners KTB Bell Shot · 61/100 Read the preview → 3:47 Cartmel 13 runners KTB Tommie Beau · 69/100 Read the preview → 3:53 Ripon 6 runners KTB Midnight Strike · 63/100 Read the preview → 4:00 Curragh 7 runners KTB Confucius · 64/100 Read the preview → 4:05 Market Rasen 8 runners KTB Dream Jet · 72/100 Read the preview → 4:12 Newbury 5 runners KTB Manaar · 55/100 Read the preview → 4:17 Newmarket (July) 8 runners KTB Westmorian · 74/100 Read the preview → 4:21 Cartmel 10 runners KTB Jeteye · 62/100 Read the preview → 4:25 Ripon 7 runners KTB Jimmy Speaking · 75/100 Read the preview → 4:35 Curragh 11 runners KTB Thundering On · 60/100 Read the preview → 4:40 Market Rasen 7 runners KTB Special John · 61/100 Read the preview → 4:47 Newbury 10 runners KTB Can't Stop · 54/100 Read the preview → 4:52 Newmarket (July) 6 runners KTB Ziggy's Avenger · 57/100 Read the preview → 4:57 Cartmel 8 runners KTB Dexter · 65/100 Read the preview → 5:03 Ripon 9 runners KTB Singarda · 54/100 Read the preview → 5:10 Curragh 6 runners KTB Genchev · 59/100 Read the preview → 5:15 Market Rasen 13 runners KTB Belvedere Blast · 67/100 Read the preview → 5:20 Newbury 6 runners KTB New Vega · 60/100 Read the preview → 5:25 Newmarket (July) 7 runners KTB Elan d'Or · 61/100 Read the preview → 5:30 Cartmel 6 runners KTB Passengerontheship · 69/100 Read the preview → 5:35 Ripon 11 runners KTB Act Of Violence · 64/100 Read the preview → 5:40 Doncaster 6 runners KTB Come On Over · 64/100 Read the preview → 5:45 Curragh 18 runners KTB Lamar Canyon · 62/100 Read the preview → 5:55 Nottingham 6 runners KTB Perfidia · 51/100 Read the preview → 6:15 Doncaster 10 runners KTB Whisper Angel · 51/100 Read the preview → 6:30 Nottingham 5 runners KTB Whiskey Bent · 56/100 Read the preview → 6:45 Doncaster 9 runners KTB Yorkshire · 63/100 Read the preview → 7:00 Nottingham 7 runners KTB Marajito · 58/100 Read the preview → 7:15 Doncaster 9 runners KTB Thapa VC · 54/100 Read the preview → 7:33 Nottingham 4 runners KTB Poor Relation · 53/100 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.