We are staying on the National Hunt scene for today’s horse racing tips as we make selections from Fontwell, Leicester and Sandown.
The big race of the day comes from the latter venue. The 14:20 is the Grade 2 Jane Seymour Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle.
We have a selection for that one in our best racing betting tips today along with five others.
So here are the best of today’s horse racing tips for Thursday, 17th February 2022.
All times listed are GMT.
Table of Contents
- 1 14:20 Sandown Jane Seymour Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Horse Racing Tip
- 2 14:55 Sandown Castel Royal Artillery Gold Cup Horse Racing Tip
- 3 16:05 Sandown Handicap Chase Horse Racing Tip
- 4 14:37 Fontwell Handicap Chase Horse Racing Tip
- 5 15:20 Leicester Mares’ Handicap CHase Horse Racing Tip
- 6 15:55 Leicester Handicap CHase Horse Racing Tip
- 7 William Hill Bet Boosts
14:20 Sandown Jane Seymour Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Horse Racing Tip
Race Type: Grade 2
Age: 4-year-olds plus
Declared Runners: 7
Distance: 2m 3 1/2f
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NINA THE TERRIER took a runner-up finish on her latest run, in a fixture that did turn into a bit of a mess.
She did fail to catch Haute Estime who she lines up against once more on Thursday. But luck wasn’t on her side on the day.
With a score landed at Newbury in December, Nina The Terrier completed a hattrick earlier this season.
She returns for this one, 5lb better off against Haute Estime and therefore with a good chance of turning the tables.
LOVE ENVOI is starting to make a big name for herself as she completed a four-timer with a win in her latest run.
That Last a Lingfield over the hurdles a month ago on a 2m trip. She delivered exactly what was asked of her.
The unbeaten Love Envoi makes the move back to a longer trip for this and she has got better and better with each run.
SPEECH BUBBLE can’t be underestimated for this Grade 2 contest either after a very good win at Newbury a month ago.
She took that comfortably and it was some very nice progress made by her on what was her follow up to an encouraging debut.
As she did have plenty in hand in getting that Newbury score, it’s reasonable to assume that Speech Bubble can get heavily involved in this on Thursday.
HAUTE ESTIME we have already mentioned as she had the beating of Nina The Terrier two months ago at Haydock.
That saw her resume progress and was her second win over the hurdles in three runs.
This will be a tougher race, but the move to this distance could pull more from her.
Ones to watch: Speech Bubble 9/2, Love Envoi 10/11
* (odds recorded 21:35 GMT on 16th February 2022 at William Hill)
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14:55 Sandown Castel Royal Artillery Gold Cup Horse Racing Tip
Race Type: Class 3 (amateur jockey chase)
Age: 6-year-olds plus
Declared Runners: 4
Distance: 3m
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HOGAN’S HEIGHT should have a strong hand in this one after picking up a win at Ludlow last month.
That was in a hunter, and while the veteran most certainly was not at the level as he was in heyday, this should be within range.
ROLLING DYLAN has not taken a win since 208 and he pulled up here at Sandown on his latest.
The heavy ground may well have been to blame for that, he looks to be on a good enough mark to make his presence felt.
DIPLOMATE SIVOLA has been in the top three in each of his last six runs, and it’s been a while since he was seen under rules, having gone in pointers on his last three.
Ones to watch: Rolling Dylan 11/4, Diplomate Sivola 5/1
* (odds recorded 21:35 GMT on 16th February 2022 at William Hill)
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16:05 Sandown Handicap Chase Horse Racing Tip
Race Type: Class 3
Age: 5-year-olds plus
Declared Runners: 7
Distance: 3m
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DR KARANGA has won two of his last four runs this season and the latest of those was at Chepstow two weeks ago.
There’s now been a big 12lb rise for him which is going to make life difficult. But he is unquestionably on the up and can get in this.
POPPA POUTINE was a dual hurdles winner last season and put in a good effort at Wincanton a month ago.
That was a runner-up spot that he took last time out in a narrow defeat. That was a clear return to form and can challenge despite a 4lb rise.
LASKALIN has been eased 1lb and is weighted to go well in this contest on Thursday.
He was last seen a month ago when he took a fifth-place finish in a handicap chase at Lingfield in a field of 15.
Ones to watch: Laskalin 7/2, Dr Kananga 9/4
* (odds recorded 21:35 GMT on 16th February 2022 at William Hill)
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14:37 Fontwell Handicap Chase Horse Racing Tip
Race Type: Class 4 handicap chase
Age: 5-year-olds plus
Declared Runners: 7
Distance: 2m 5 1/2f
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GALTEE MOUNTAIN opened his account over the fences at the course and distance just under three weeks ago.
There has been a 7lb rise for him because of that, but that may not be enough to slow him up.
Galtee Mountain has nailed consistency this season and is looking like a firm improver in this sphere.
LAVORANTE makes the move to the fences fairly quickly after coming along nicely over the hurdles.
He was fourth on his handicap hurdle debut at Plumpton on his latest run and he could make a strong chase debut on what looks like being a good distance.
TIP TOP MOUNTAIN was beaten by Galtee Mountain at the course and distance last month.
While Tip Top Mountain took a credible second-place finish he was nowhere near that particular rival.
He has won two of his last four runs and got off the mark in chasing back in November.
He has gone from strength to strength since and can make his presence felt.
Ones to watch: Lavorante 15/8, Tip Top Mountain 3/1
* (odds recorded 21:35 GMT on 16th February 2022 at William Hill)
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15:20 Leicester Mares’ Handicap CHase Horse Racing Tip
Race Type: Class 3 mares’ handicap chase
Age: 5-year-olds plus
Declared Runners: 5
Distance: 2m 4f
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ARIAN returns after a break of two months and she will be looking for a bit of a revival as well.
On her latest run Arian pulled up at Exeter in December. But she had been in excellent form before that this season, including a win on her return in October at Newton Abbot.
She’s not to be dismissed as Arian is generally consistent and that latest effort looks like a rare blip.
GRAND TURINA took a couple of veteran handicaps wins at Lingfield and Warwick at the end of 2021.
She appeared to be in the same kind of mood when she took a third-place finish at Carlisle 10 days ago.
Grand Turina returns at the same mark for Venetia Williams and should have a strong chance.
CUT THE MUSTARD is the final one to get on the shortlist as she has taken back to back third-place finishes.
The latest of those wasn’t quite so good as she churned out a below-par effort. Cut The Mustard is a good chaser and the tongue strap goes on for the first time.
Ones to watch: Cut The Mustard 3/1, Arian 11/4
* (odds recorded 21:35 GMT on 16th February 2022 at William Hill)
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15:55 Leicester Handicap CHase Horse Racing Tip
Race Type: Class 5 handicap chase
Age: 5-year-olds plus
Declared Runners: 8
Distance: 2m
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ZAMANI finished second on his latest run, which was at Plumpton a couple of weeks ago.
That was in a chase effort after getting in the frame twice over the hurdles. His form does put him in this one, but the race looks wide open.
HERE WE HAVE IT was runner-up at Catterick two weeks ago when a change of headgear seemed to perk him up a little pick.
He gets the cheekpieces back on for Thursday’s effort and this field is pretty thin, so Here We Have It should be one of the stronger contenders.
ROYAL ACT is another that could also make the most of what appears to be a fairly weak field in this handicap chase.
He carded a win at Bangor 5 weeks ago on his latest run, and that was from a fair way out of the handicap as well.
Royal Act had a response at the finish when more was asked of him.
Ones to watch: Here We Have It 3/1, Royal Act 5/1
* (odds recorded 21:35 GMT on 16th February 2022 at William Hill)
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