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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 16 July 2026

1:53 Thirsk 3 runners KTB Princess Honey Bee · 47/100 Read the preview → 2:05 Chepstow 3 runners KTB Lyrics Of Life · 62/100 Read the preview → 2:15 Hamilton 8 runners KTB Classy Clarets · 58/100 Read the preview → 2:28 Thirsk 5 runners KTB Lady Britain · 62/100 Read the preview → 2:40 Chepstow 5 runners KTB Punchbowl Flyer · 62/100 Read the preview → 2:50 Hamilton 6 runners KTB Shatin Beauty · 53/100 Read the preview → 3:03 Thirsk 9 runners KTB Yellow Diamonds · 53/100 Read the preview → 3:15 Chepstow 9 runners KTB Blondie Larry · 57/100 Read the preview → 3:25 Hamilton 6 runners KTB English Oak · 72/100 Read the preview → 3:38 Thirsk 13 runners KTB Create · 58/100 Read the preview → 3:50 Chepstow 6 runners KTB Stenmark · 65/100 Read the preview → 4:00 Hamilton 5 runners KTB Kaleido · 59/100 Read the preview → 4:10 Thirsk 10 runners KTB Captain Cess · 55/100 Read the preview → 4:20 Leopardstown 12 runners KTB Little Diva · 52/100 Read the preview → 4:25 Chepstow 14 runners KTB Green Icon · 62/100 Read the preview → 4:30 Killarney 9 runners KTB Tyson Fury · 65/100 Read the preview → 4:35 Hamilton 7 runners KTB Rain Cap · 64/100 Read the preview → 4:45 Thirsk 6 runners KTB Capital Guarantee · 56/100 Read the preview → 4:50 Leopardstown 13 runners KTB Sea Of Rain · 55/100 Read the preview → 5:00 Chepstow 8 runners KTB Zoulu Warrior · 62/100 Read the preview → 5:05 Killarney 24 runners KTB Dawn Coming · 63/100 Read the preview → 5:05 Killarney 7 runners KTB Birdie Or Bust · 66/100 Read the preview → 5:10 Hamilton 5 runners KTB Alnayef · 57/100 Read the preview → 5:24 Leopardstown 15 runners KTB Ardeur · 55/100 Read the preview → 5:30 Chepstow 4 runners KTB Aravalli · 60/100 Read the preview → 5:45 Epsom 5 runners KTB Palace Legacy · 55/100 Read the preview → 5:52 Worcester 6 runners KTB Suttons Hill · 64/100 Read the preview → 6:00 Leopardstown 8 runners KTB Bellesque · 50/100 Read the preview → 6:10 Killarney 16 runners KTB Inchidaly Copper · 74/100 Read the preview → 6:20 Epsom 9 runners KTB Trio · 64/100 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.