Andy Holding's Racing Tips for Friday at Royal Ascot 2026
Newmarket 20:15 Betting Odds- Winner
Zyn Strong Stride Handicap
- Starters:10
- Distance:1m 0f 0y
- Class: 5
- Age:3YO only
- Prize:£5154
- Going:Good-good to firm in places
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| 3 |  Jack Gilligan54-322 | 3 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | SP | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 10/3 | 14/5 | |
| 9 |  Rob Hornby4-57 | 5 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | SP | 9/2 | 4 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 21/10 | 147/ 25 | |
| 8 |  Zac Lloyd569- | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9/2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | SP | 5 | 9/2 | 5 | 5 | 9/2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9/2 | 4 | 5 | 9/2 | 2 | 24/5 | |
| 10 |  J F Egan003-14 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | SP | 13/2 | 7 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8 | 15/2 | 47/10 | 147/ 25 | |
| 6 |  Jack Callan26-325 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 7 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7 | 15/2 | SP | 15/2 | 7 | 15/2 | 7 | 7 | 15/2 | 7 | 15/2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 843/ 100 | |
| 4 |  D Tudhope5523-4 | 17/2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | SP | 8 | 15/2 | 8 | 8 | 15/2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 15/2 | 7 | 8 | 15/2 | 10/3 | 103/ 10 | |
| 7 |  Laura Pearson733403 | 8 | 17/2 | 8 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8 | SP | 17/2 | 8 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8 | 15/2 | 9 | 8 | 7/4 | 54/5 | |
| 2 |  Ross Coakley32-836 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 17/2 | 9 | SP | 9 | 17/2 | 9 | 9 | 17/2 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 9 | 17/2 | 12/5 | 49/5 | |
| 1 |  Alec Voikhansky71-99 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | SP | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 7/2 | 93/5 | |
| 5 |  Liam Wright114239 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | SP | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 7/2 | 88/5 | |
Newmarket 20:15 Racecard & Betting Preview
Horse Number
Notables
Overview
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1 (9) Crafty Bluef (IRE) 44
Form: 71-99
Age: 3
Weight:
9 - 9
Colour: b
Dam: Crafty Madam
Sire: Space Blues
Dam's Sire: Mastercraftsman
Trainer: R Hannon
Jockey: Alec Voikhansky
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Blues And Royals when last of 9 on her latest outing at Kempton over 1m last month.
20/1
2 (1) Royal Bodyguardg (IRE) 13
Form: 32-836
Age: 3
Weight:
9 - 8
Colour: b
Dam: Speciality
Sire: Kodi Bear
Dam's Sire: Lawman
Trainer: M L W Bell
Jockey: Ross Coakley
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 20l behind Fans Favourite when sixth of 7 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month.
9/1
3 (6) Safe Harborf (GB) 16
Form: 54-322
Age: 3
Weight:
9 - 8 p
Colour: b
Dam: Harbour Of Grace
Sire: Territories
Dam's Sire: Le Havre
Trainer: M Botti
Jockey: Jack Gilligan
Placed in three of six starts. Beaten 3/4l by Lillie Margot when second of 10 at 11-4fav on her latest outing at Nottingham over 1m (good) earlier this month.
3/1
4 (7) Phantom Watchg (IRE) 140
Form: 5523-4
Age: 3
Weight:
9 - 7 v
Colour: br
Dam: Abhasana
Sire: Mohaather
Dam's Sire: Hawk Wing
Trainer: H Palmer
Jockey: D Tudhope
Placed twice in eight starts. Finished 11l behind Crockham Heath when fourth of 7 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in January.
17/2
5 (5) Crimson Ramblerg (GB) 22
Form: 114239
Age: 3
Weight:
9 - 7 b
Colour: ch
Dam: Infanta Isabella
Sire: Bated Breath
Dam's Sire: Lope De Vega
Trainer: M Crawley
Jockey: Liam Wright (5)
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Law Court at 40-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m (good) last month.
20/1
6 (2) Mimis Magicf (GB) 16
Form: 26-325
Age: 3
Weight:
9 - 6 p
Colour: b
Dam: Lady Guinevere
Sire: Cable Bay
Dam's Sire: Pivotal
Trainer: E A L Dunlop
Jockey: Jack Callan (3)
Placed in three of six starts. Finished 6l behind Lillie Margot when fifth of 10 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Nottingham over 1m (good) earlier this month.
17/2
7 (4) Jamie Sommersf (IRE) 16
Form: 733403
Age: 3
Weight:
9 - 4
Colour: b
Dam: Rince Beo
Sire: Kodiac
Dam's Sire: Frankel
Trainer: D Loughnane
Jockey: Laura Pearson
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Third of 10 behind Lillie Margot beaten 6l at 17-2 on her latest outing at Nottingham over 1m (good) earlier this month.
9/1
8 (10) Hurricane Laughterg (GB) 205
Form: 569-
Age: 3
Weight:
9 - 4
Colour: b
Dam: Samasana
Sire: Oasis Dream
Dam's Sire: Redback
Trainer: E Walker
Jockey: Zac Lloyd
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 12l behind Organise at 28-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f in November last year.
5/1
9 (3) Malikaf (GB) 18
Form: 4-57
Age: 3
Weight:
9 - 2
Colour: b
Dam: Arwa
Sire: Wootton Bassett
Dam's Sire: Holy Roman Emperor
Trainer: A M Balding
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 11l behind King Of Earth at 22-1 when seventh of 11 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f earlier this month.
5/1
10 (8) Guest Houseg (IRE) 34
Form: 003-14
Age: 3
Weight:
9 - 1
Colour: b
Dam: Princess Yaiza
Sire: Dark Angel
Dam's Sire: Casamento
Trainer: G G Margarson
Jockey: J F Egan
A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Finished 6l behind Folk Pageant when fourth of 8 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good) last month.
8/1
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Forecast Prices: Safe Harbor 3/1, Malika 5/1, Hurricane Laughter 13/2, Guest House 12/1, Mimis Magic 7/1, Phantom Watch 10/1, Jamie Sommers 6/1, Royal Bodyguard 8/1, Crafty Blue 25/1, Crimson Rambler 14/1
oddschecker Verdict
SAFE HARBOR has found one too good the last twice, most recently over an extended mile at Nottingham, and she is just 2lb higher. With a similar performance, she will prove a tough nut to crack. Malika has shown some ability in her three career starts so far and could take a step forward on her handicap bow, while Jamie Sommers is another to watch out for.
Prediction: 1st Safe Harbor, 2nd Malika, 3rd Jamie Sommers
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