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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

Friday 17 July 2026

1:32 Killarney 12 runners KTB Private Larry · 56/100 Read the preview → 2:02 Killarney 15 runners KTB Mysilverriverfeale · 58/100 Read the preview → 2:13 Wolverhampton (AW) 8 runners KTB Bated Benevolence · 57/100 Read the preview → 2:22 Nottingham 5 runners KTB Sax Avoidance · 56/100 Read the preview → 2:32 Killarney 18 runners KTB Burru · 63/100 Read the preview → 2:43 Wolverhampton (AW) 13 runners KTB Akabusi · 61/100 Read the preview → 2:52 Nottingham 5 runners KTB Gold Reef City · 53/100 Read the preview → 3:00 Newbury 15 runners KTB Force Of Light · 54/100 Read the preview → 3:07 Killarney 9 runners KTB Jasko Des Dames · 68/100 Read the preview → 3:18 Wolverhampton (AW) 11 runners KTB Rua Mor · 54/100 Read the preview → 3:27 Nottingham 5 runners KTB Merrijig · 51/100 Read the preview → 3:35 Newbury 13 runners KTB Lady Henshaw · 61/100 Read the preview → 3:42 Killarney 7 runners KTB Shadow Paddy · 58/100 Read the preview → 3:53 Wolverhampton (AW) 11 runners KTB Court Of Stars · 60/100 Read the preview → 4:02 Nottingham 8 runners KTB Night Mission · 61/100 Read the preview → 4:10 Newbury 12 runners KTB Arapaho Gold · 59/100 Read the preview → 4:17 Killarney 18 runners KTB Tippin And Tappin · 70/100 Read the preview → 4:28 Wolverhampton (AW) 4 runners KTB Brocklesby Bill · 55/100 Read the preview → 4:40 Nottingham 9 runners KTB Washington Heir · 60/100 Read the preview → 4:45 Newbury 10 runners KTB Areti · 57/100 Read the preview → 4:52 Killarney 18 runners KTB Temptationinmilan · 62/100 Read the preview → 5:00 Wolverhampton (AW) 8 runners KTB Scottish Anthem · 63/100 Read the preview → 5:05 Down Royal 5 runners KTB Bit Of A Buzz · 58/100 Read the preview → 5:10 Nottingham 6 runners KTB Brouhaha · 55/100 Read the preview → 5:15 Newmarket (July) 8 runners KTB Gracious Gift · 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.