Liari leads at Newmarket 17:15 - predictions, tips, and betting insights

Liari, a 5-year-old gelding, heads the pack for today's 17:15 race at Newmarket, tackling the 'Race 4 Sky Bet Build A Bet Handicap' over a distance of 1m 6f. Despite a spotty recent track record with no wins in the last 4 starts over 180 days, Liari holds a reasonable chance under the guidance of jockey K Shoemark and trainer M L W Bell. The current live price of 5.5 suggests a value bet, particularly considering trainer M L W Bell's respectable strike rate of 27% over the last 180 days. K Shoemark’s recent form shows consistency, and the jockey-trainer combo could sparkle today given a 25% win rate over the past 60 days. Tailored for seasoned bettors, Liari seems ready to show up, but will he show off? That’s the half-a-million-pound question! Just behind Liari, Campaign Trail is gearing up to leave a mark. Another 5-year-old gelding, he’s tagged at 8.00, making him a longer, but possibly lucrative bet. His performance includes a modest recent form, securing 1 win out of 5 races over the last 180 days. With Jim Crowley in the saddle and K C Bailey pulling the training strings, this combination has yet to electrify the Newmarket tracks traditionally. But hope springs eternal, and his distance win just under a year ago adds a sprinkle of potential worth betting on. Sportingsilvermine, with the shortest price at 2.5, is a tempting favourite. At age 4, he’s the younger challenger in this lineup but has shown reliability with 2 wins in the last 6 starts over 180 days. Hector Crouch teams up with James Owen, a duo with a stable track record. Make no mistake, the low odds mirror high expectations, not just frothy gambler optimism. His performance today could very well solidify his burgeoning reputation. While Artisan Dancer and Assail are competitive entrants worth acknowledging, the crystal ball says to keep a keen eye on Liari, dubbed the top contender by our prediction model. Betting enthusiast or not, today's race at Newmarket promises heart-pounding excitement with a mix of seasoned and spirited horses. Scoop your tips, place your bets responsibly, and may fortune favour your flutter!
Article prices indicative and correct at 2:13 am on 18th May 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
1^st	3. Liari	1⁹	17⁵	25⁷	30⁸	14⁸
2^nd	4. Campaign Trail	2⁵	12⁵	24⁵	29³	12⁷
4^th	6. Sportingsilvermine	1⁶	13²	23⁷	29¹	12⁴
3^rd	5. Artisan Dancer	2¹	11⁷	29⁸	28⁹	12⁴
5^th	2. Assail	2²	12⁶	20⁴	28¹	12¹
6^th	1. Roberto Escobarr	1⁶	10⁰	19⁸	26⁹	10⁸

Newmarket 17:15

Race 4 Sky Bet Build A Bet Handicap (1m 6f)

18th May 25