Megan Nicholls Racing Preview: Newmarket Tips
SATURDAY RACING TIPS
Newmarket 1.45 – 5f Heritage Handicap
I like the look of Addison Grey (5/1) here.
He was a progressive sprinter last season and was only just touched off on his return at Newbury.
You’d like to think he’ll take a step forward from that and if he does, I expect him to be bang there.
Megan’s Tip: Addison Grey WIN
Newmarket 2.20 – Suffolk Stakes
I’ve been a big fan of Bullet Point (4/1) for a while now, who was a big improver last season.
He’s won at this track on a couple of occasions and form at Newmarket is always a positive. William Haggas’ horses are running pretty well on the whole and while he’s got to shoulder top weight, I wouldn’t be surprised to see more improvement again in 2026.
Megan’s Tip: Bullet Point WIN
Newmarket 2.55 – Palace House Stakes
You’d expect Asfoora (4/1) to be capable of winning this on her return.
She’s obviously had a different preparation this time around, but I like the fact she’s stayed in Europe over the winter and that could be the difference between her winning and losing on her first start of the new campaign.
Her biggest rival could prove to be a race-fit Quinault (13/2).
He’s ultra-consistent, had a good campaign overseas during the winter and is a pretty useful front-runner. He could be hard to peg back if given an easy time on the front end at a track he likes.
Megan’s Tip: Asfoora WIN
Newmarket 3.35 – 2000 Guineas
I’m going to have to go with Gstaad (3/1f) in the 2000 Guineas.
I was really keen on Bow Echo (7/2) but if you compare their form from last year, it definitely falls in the Aidan O’Brien runner’s favour.
We also know Bow Echo handles the track having won the Royal Lodge, and is a massive player if he’s as good at three – but Gstaad will surely be an even better three-year-old.
He’s got very strong form, is consistent and I have a feeling a mile will prove his optimum trip.
Megan’s Tip: Gstaad WIN
Odds correct at time of publication but subject to fluctuation
