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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.

Friday 18 September 2026

2:57 Newbury 13 runners KTB Sonny Parvenue · 60/100 Read the preview → 3:05 Ayr 14 runners KTB Heavenly Heather · 65/100 Read the preview → 3:12 Newton Abbot 3 runners KTB Intosomethinggood · 68/100 Read the preview → 3:22 Downpatrick 12 runners KTB Georginas Jet · 61/100 Read the preview → 3:32 Newbury 10 runners KTB King High · 59/100 Read the preview → 3:40 Ayr 24 runners KTB Francisco's Piece · 64/100 Read the preview → 3:47 Newton Abbot 7 runners KTB Fiskardo · 62/100 Read the preview → 3:57 Downpatrick 9 runners KTB Mr Master Mac · 70/100 Read the preview → 4:02 Wolverhampton (AW) 13 runners KTB Heavenly Parole · 50/100 Read the preview → 4:07 Newbury 10 runners KTB Catullus · 67/100 Read the preview → 4:15 Ayr 11 runners KTB Invincible Ruby · 60/100 Read the preview → 4:22 Newton Abbot 6 runners KTB Bold Endeavour · 69/100 Read the preview → 4:28 Downpatrick 12 runners KTB Pralognan · 60/100 Read the preview → 4:35 Wolverhampton (AW) 12 runners KTB Oh So Slow Sloth · 53/100 Read the preview → 4:40 Newbury 12 runners KTB Redbud Sixteen · 68/100 Read the preview → 4:45 Ayr 11 runners KTB Ice Cube · 64/100 Read the preview → 4:55 Newton Abbot 6 runners KTB Mr McWhinny · 59/100 Read the preview → 5:02 Downpatrick 18 runners KTB Mickey Cohen · 65/100 Read the preview → 5:10 Wolverhampton (AW) 11 runners KTB Distillation · 57/100 Read the preview → 5:15 Newbury 9 runners KTB Tambora · 56/100 Read the preview → 5:17 Newbury 30 runners KTB Law Court · 66/100 Read the preview → 5:20 Ayr 11 runners KTB Mr Moonshine · 56/100 Read the preview → 5:25 Dundalk (AW) 6 runners KTB Hanney Boy · 61/100 Read the preview → 5:30 Newton Abbot 11 runners KTB Son of Hypnos · 69/100 Read the preview → 5:37 Downpatrick 13 runners KTB Guitar Star · 63/100 Read the preview → 5:45 Wolverhampton (AW) 12 runners KTB Elias Escape · 55/100 Read the preview → 5:50 Newbury 9 runners KTB Sweet Reward · 69/100 Read the preview → 6:00 Dundalk (AW) 14 runners KTB Always Magic · 56/100 Read the preview → 6:15 Wolverhampton (AW) 12 runners KTB Powder Monkey · 63/100 Read the preview → 6:30 Dundalk (AW) 17 runners KTB Thaloria · 59/100 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.