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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.

Monday 31 August 2026

3:05 Ripon 8 runners KTB Clash Of Hearts · 62/100 Read the preview → 3:10 Cartmel 13 runners KTB Belvedere Blast · 64/100 Read the preview → 3:17 Southwell (AW) 14 runners KTB Avatar Jet · 61/100 Read the preview → 3:22 Downpatrick 10 runners KTB Coded Welder · 63/100 Read the preview → 3:30 Chepstow 11 runners KTB Margorie · 58/100 Read the preview → 3:35 Epsom 14 runners KTB Gordon Grey · 65/100 Read the preview → 3:40 Ripon 9 runners KTB Thunder Roar · 64/100 Read the preview → 3:45 Cartmel 7 runners KTB Divilabother · 75/100 Read the preview → 3:51 Southwell (AW) 10 runners KTB Filly Eilish · 61/100 Read the preview → 3:55 Downpatrick 11 runners KTB Cozone · 70/100 Read the preview → 4:00 Chepstow 11 runners KTB Vape · 63/100 Read the preview → 4:05 Epsom 10 runners KTB Trio · 66/100 Read the preview → 4:10 Ripon 9 runners KTB Our Absent Friends · 69/100 Read the preview → 4:19 Cartmel 7 runners KTB Breizh River · 78/100 Read the preview → 4:25 Southwell (AW) 9 runners KTB Roi de Coeur · 56/100 Read the preview → 4:29 Downpatrick 7 runners KTB Kevin's Pride · 62/100 Read the preview → 4:35 Chepstow 17 runners KTB Revelance · 63/100 Read the preview → 4:40 Epsom 8 runners KTB Super Hit · 57/100 Read the preview → 4:45 Ripon 10 runners KTB Trucial Pearl · 54/100 Read the preview → 4:50 Roscommon 9 runners KTB Ruler's Control · 56/100 Read the preview → 4:55 Cartmel 8 runners KTB Bleu d'Enfer · 65/100 Read the preview → 5:00 Southwell (AW) 12 runners KTB Travel Agent · 58/100 Read the preview → 5:04 Downpatrick 16 runners KTB Full Noise · 59/100 Read the preview → 5:10 Chepstow 7 runners KTB Savannah Smiles · 59/100 Read the preview → 5:15 Epsom 6 runners KTB Silver Trumpet · 58/100 Read the preview → 5:20 Ripon 10 runners KTB Quirke On Parole · 54/100 Read the preview → 5:25 Roscommon 18 runners KTB Cisterna · 53/100 Read the preview → 5:30 Cartmel 8 runners KTB Ghasham · 67/100 Read the preview → 5:35 Southwell (AW) 14 runners KTB Harlequin Bay · 56/100 Read the preview → 5:39 Downpatrick 7 runners KTB Finnians Row · 62/100 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.