Friday, 9 October 2026 Racing Preview: Chepstow, Downpatrick +4 more

Today's UK and Ireland cards cover 6 courses: Chepstow, Downpatrick, Dundalk (AW), Kempton (AW), Newmarket, York. Browse the full UK racing tips hub or jump straight into Race Builder for AI shortlists on every runner.

Race Builder of the Day: 2:57 Newmarket — Musical Times (win) in the Bet365 Fillies' Mile (Group 1). Confidence band: High. Open Race Builder to compare the full field, or build a structured Racing Multiple around today's card.

Feature races on the card:

- 1:15 Newmarket — Newmarket Academy Godolphin Beacon Project Cornwallis Stakes (Group 3) (13 runners)

- 1:50 Newmarket — Godolphin Lifetime Care Oh So Sharp Stakes (Group 3) (16 runners)

- 2:25 Newmarket — Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Challenge Stakes (Group 2) (6 runners)

- 2:57 Newmarket — Bet365 Fillies' Mile (Group 1) (8 runners)

- 3:30 Newmarket — Bet365 Old Rowley Cup Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (11 runners)

- 4:10 Newmarket — Godolphin Under Starters Orders EBF Boadicea Stakes (Listed Race) (14 runners)

- 4:45 Newmarket — Newmarket Pony Academy Pride Stakes (Group 3) (17 runners)

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