Royal Bodyguard at Newmarket 16:00 tips, betting prediction

Let's saddle up for a closer look at the 16:00 Race 4 Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes at Newmarket, covering a distance of 6f on good going. Heading the lineup is Royal Bodyguard. With an age advantage as a 2-year-old, he's teamed with jockey Billy Loughnane and trainer M L W Bell. Trained by a team showing a stable recent form with a 22% strike rate over the last 30 days, Royal Bodyguard emerges as a solid choice. Despite lacking solid past performance data, the horse is priced at 9, which hints at a potential for offering value. Next up, Logi Bear is a fellow 2-year-old under the skilled hands of J P Spencer and trained by R Hannon. R Hannon's recent form displays a 16% win rate over the past 30 days, but bear in mind, the horse hasn’t managed a win in recent races despite two runs. The short odds of 2.25 suggest high market expectations, possibly because of Spencer's experience though his recent track record doesn't ignite much excitement. Galileo Island, another 2-year-old, might not be among the top favorites with a live price of 11, indicating long odds, but watching the betting market might provide clues. Raced by Marco Ghiani and trained by M Botti, Galileo has the potential to surprise, with Ghiani posting a strong 26% win rate in the last 14 days. While the horse lacks race wins, the jockey's current hot streak could turn this runner into a compelling dark horse. As we edge close to race time, keep an eye on bookies' boards as these insights could turn into lucrative punts. Remember, Royal Bodyguard holds the model's favor in this lineup with data backing a decent shot at victory. Good luck, and remember—bet wise, bet witty, and always bet responsibly! Prices correct as of the current UTC date and time.
Article prices indicative and correct at 2:11 am on 16th May 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
5^th	4. Royal Bodyguard	-	15²	2⁷	8⁴	11⁶
1^st	3. Logi Bear	-	11³	1⁹	7⁰	8⁸
8^th	9. Galileo Island	-	8⁴	4¹	11⁰	8⁴
11^th	10. King's Courtier	-	9⁴	2³	7²	7⁸
7^th	7. Calchas	-	9⁰	1³	8⁶	7⁷
6^th	11. Athena's Fortune	-	9⁴	1¹	7⁹	7⁷
10^th	1. Akabusi	-	7⁷	1⁵	8⁰	6⁹
2^nd	6. Somebody	-	6⁷	1⁹	8⁰	6³
3^rd	2. Caitrinho	-	6⁴	2⁷	8⁰	6³
4^th	8. Faithful Dream	-	7⁰	1⁴	6²	6⁰
9^th	5. Saeculamation	-	6¹	1⁷	7⁶	5⁸

Newmarket 16:00

Race 4 Juddmonte EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (6f)

16th May 25