Robin Goodfellow's Expert Picks for Friday's Top Horse Races

Robin Goodfellow’s Racing Tips for Friday, July 18
By Steve Ryder | Published: 22:36 BST, 17 July 2025 | Updated: 22:36 BST, 17 July 2025

[Image: Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow | Credit: Daily Mail]

Racing expert Robin Goodfellow shares his top selections for Friday’s action across six UK racecourses, alongside rival tipster Gimcrack. Here’s a streamlined guide to their standout picks.

Newbury

Robin’s Top Picks:

3.35 Moonshine – Progressive filly seeks a hat-trick.
4.10 Wise Approach – Consistent performer in handicap company.
Nap: 2.05 Monopolise (Haydock) – Dominant last outing; looks well-weighted.

Gimcrack’s View:

4.10 WISE APPROACH (Nap) – Strong stamina claims.
3.35 Entailed – Preferred over Moonshine.

[Image: Horses racing at Newbury | Credit: Getty]

Nottingham

Robin’s Tips:

2.50 Thunderous Love – Formidable over this trip.
5.05 Marcus – Drops in class; solid each-way chance.

Gimcrack’s Picks:

4.31 San Francisco Bay – Edges Lilac Wine in tight handicap.
3.25 On Key – Appeals in open maiden.

Hamilton

Robin’s Spotlight:

7.10 Rogue Millions – Unbeaten this season.
Next Best: 7.10 Nahraan (Gimcrack) – Threatens with strong late speed.

Other Notables:

5.30 Ascending Star (Both tipsters) – Prime contender in opener.

[Image: Evening race at Hamilton Park | Credit: Racing Post]

Haydock

Robin’s Banker:

2.05 MONOPOLISE (Nap) – Trainer John Gosden’s charge tipped for success.
5.35 Ironist – Resilient in staying contests.

Gimcrack’s Alternatives:

3.50 Pal Joey – Overlooked at generous odds.

Newmarket

Key Race – 5.50 Scoville (Nap):

Both experts agree on Scoville as the one to beat.
7.35 Byblos vs. Night Step – Divergent views in a competitive heat.

Dark Horse:

5.15 Celestra (Gimcrack’s NB) – Could upset favourite Quadrillion.

[Image: Newmarket’s July Course | Credit: AFP]

Pontefract

Robin’s Night Bets:

7.55 Reigning Profit (NB) – Thrives in soft conditions.
9.00 ONE OF OUR OWN (Nap) – Commanding recent form.

Gimcrack’s Fancies:

6.45 Style Of Life (Both agree) – Class drop boosts chances.

Final Word

Goodfellow’s naps Monopolise (Haydock) and One Of Our Own (Pontefract) headline a busy day, while Scoville (Newmarket) is a shared favourite. Gimcrack’s standout selections include Wise Approach (Newbury) and Nahraan (Hamilton).

[Image: Jockey celebrating victory | Credit: Reuters]

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