Thursday tips: five fancies running in England, Ireland and Scotland

By Andy Stephens

Last Updated: Wed 17 Sep 2025

The Racing TV cameras will capture the action from all over Britain on Thursday. Let Johnny Ward, fresh from his 50-1 winning tip on Sunday, and Andy Stephens be your guides.

Andy Stephens

Cloth Of Gold

14:45 Ayr

J: Connor Beasley

T: C Johnston

16/1

A 16-1 Fancy For Day One Of Ayr's Gold Cup Festival

Johnny Ward

War Saint

16:38 Naas

J: B M Coen

T: J P Murtagh

SP

This Filly Has A Lot More To Offer

Andy Stephens

Captain Potter

16:55 Pontefract

J: Shay Farmer

T: B Ellison

SP

Captain Can Take Charge In Staying Test

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Johnny Ward

Prime Artist

17:13 Naas

J: J J G Ryan

T: J Davison

SP

This One Sets A High Standard

Andy Stephens

Invincible Navy

20:00 Chelmsford City

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

SP

Take On The Hot Favourite With This One

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