Get on this one at Newbury....

Friday, 17th April 2026

Get on this one at Newbury….

It’s another big weekend of betting action for handicap fans….

…. with racing at Ayr this afternoon….

…. more big races at the Scottish venue tomorrow….

…. and the Spring Mile at Newbury on Saturday (I’ve got an EXTRA bet in that race for you)….

We got the weekend off to a cracking start yesterday with another nice winner at Newmarket….

…. Sovereign Spell doing the business for ATC punters in the big 6f handicap for 3yo’s….

…. advised at 10s the day before racing….

…. and sent off the co-favourite of three at just 4s….

>>>>> Don’t miss the next ATC winner….

We all know the winning formula….

…. a value price + the horse getting the job done = happy days….

…. and ATC readers will be playing up the winnings over the next 24-hours – that’s for sure….

In addition to that bet I was talking about in the Spring Cup at Newbury….

…. I’ve got two bets on this afternoon’s card at Ayr – I’m on a dark horse in the Hillhouse Quarry and I’m on a big player in the Coral Handicap Hurdle….

…. and I’m having another three bets on Saturday afternoon – on a potential big improver in the Scottish Grand National, on a very interesting runner in the Scotty Brand, and on a horse that’s underestimated big-time in the Scottish Champion Hurdle….

I’ll send all FIVE bets direct to your email – without delay….

…. just as soon as I get word that you’ve joined Against the Crowd….

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Oh, one more thing….

…. my first bet this afternoon runs at 3.30 – so don’t leave it too late to join me….

Moving on now to this week’s EXTRA bet….

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…. the Spring Cup – Newbury – 3.10....

A lot of punters would tell you that a good dart is the best answer to this 26-runner affair up the straight mile at Newbury….

…. and perhaps it is….

…. but I do reckon Richard Hannon’s STEM is a fair bet at the general 12s….

He won his maiden at this track….

…. and on his last run last term he was beaten just a neck here in a big-field handicap by the horse sent off favourite for last month’s Lincoln – Eternal Force….

That one’s gone up almost a stone in the meantime, whilst the third horse home is up 7lb and the fourth horse 5lb….

It looks like good form and with Stem up just 3lb he has the look of one that could be well-treated….

Given how that last race has worked out over the winter….

…. and given how he likes the track….

…. you’d think connections have very much been working towards this big prize with him….

…. and I expect a big run from the 4yo….

>>>>> Get ALL my picks for Friday & Saturday….

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Like I say….

…. my first bet this weekend goes to post at Ayr at 3.30 this afternoon….

…. so move fast if you’re thinking about joining me for a quality weekend of handicap betting action at the Scottish track….

I’m backing two today….

…. and three more tomorrow….

…. and they’re all up at nice prices – though I wouldn’t leave it too long to take advantage….

Yesterday’s winner at Newmarket – Sovereign Spell – was put up at 10s the day before racing….

…. but got backed all the way down 4s by the time the tapes went up….

Getting in early on ATC selections is the way to go….

…. because we’re very much in the habit of bagging the best of the prices….

…. and some of the bookies don’t hold the price about our picks for too long….

Move fast is the advice – like someone just stuck a firecracker up you….

I’ll send all my bets for the weekend….

…. just as soon as you join Against the Crowd….

…. the racing service that’s been picking out handicap winners at tasty prices since way back in 2007….

>>>>> Join me – I’m punting at Ayr this weekend….

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That’s all for today….

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Back next time….

Meantime – contact me at – nick.pullen@spapublishinggroup.co.uk

…. and remember – win, lose, or draw – enjoy the racing….

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