Racegoers and betting enthusiasts are gearing up for a full day of action this Saturday, 19th July 2026, with competitive cards at Market Rasen and Newbury. UKPulse Media's racing correspondent, Jonathan Doidge, has provided his expert insights and selections for some of the day's key races, highlighting several horses he believes offer strong value.
At Market Rasen, the Betway Summer Handicap Hurdle at 14:10 sees Doidge backing Louis Veron. Despite summer National Hunt races sometimes being less competitive, the good prize money on offer for this particular event suggests a strong field. Louis Veron, a five-year-old, has shown consistent improvement, winning at Warwick and performing well at Stratford recently. The horse appears to be well-handicapped for its debut in this grade and is expected to handle the drop back to around two miles. The selection carries odds of 15/8 with Betfred.
The focus then shifts to the Betway Summer Plate Handicap Chase at 14:45, a Premier Handicap event also at Market Rasen. Doidge has identified Queensbury Boy as his pick for this race, priced at 6/1 each-way with Ladbrokes. The seven-year-old, trained by Mickey Bowen, has a favourable mark of 127 and is expected to benefit from a return to this trip on a sound surface. His last outing saw him stumble early, which Doidge suggests can be disregarded, making his penultimate run at Uttoxeter a better indicator of his potential.
Over at Newbury, the Hallgarten And Novum Wines Hackwood Stakes (Group 3) at 15:02 features Soldier's Tree as Doidge's top choice, at 3/1 with bet365. This Group 3 contest promises to be a classy affair, attracting several improving types. Soldier's Tree recently finished three places ahead of Binhareer, who was favourite for the Wokingham at Royal Ascot. The horse has been consistently improving with each start, including a close third in Listed company, suggesting he is well-suited to the conditions and trip for this race.
Further tips from Doidge include Prince Quattro in the 17:15 race at Market Rasen, available at 5/1 with bet365. These selections provide a comprehensive overview for those looking to place bets on Saturday's racing action. As always, betting involves risk, and punters are advised to gamble responsibly.