As thoroughbred racing gears up for a dynamic Tuesday, key developments dominate the headlines: tipsters spotlight standout contenders at Wolverhampton, Chepstow, and Turf Paradise amid winter jumps and all-weather action; an arctic blast looms over the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Winter Mixed Sale; and OBS launches the 2026 auction season with over 300 entries. Handicappers eye strong plays like Miss Sundaze at Turf Paradise, while lingering buzz from recent high-profile races underscores the excitement ahead.
Turf Paradise Picks Highlight Miss Sundaze as Top Contender
Expert handicapper Scott Ehlers has zeroed in on a compelling card at Turf Paradise, naming Miss Sundaze in Race 3 as the standout best bet of the day. With projected finishers including Dutton Street Girl and Striking Notes, Ehlers sees prime value in this starter optional claiming affair. Additional sharp plays span the program, from Basking leading Race 1 to Bakken It Up closing out Race 8, setting bettors up for a profitable afternoon under the Arizona sun. Odds and form point to a card ripe for exactas and trifectas.
Tipsters Target Wolverhampton and Chepstow with NAPs
Leading tipsters are locked in on Tuesday’s jumps and all-weather fixtures, with Robin Goodfellow backing BAD HABITS in Wolverhampton’s 17:00 contest and Newsboy selecting MAGIC RUNNER at 12:57 on the same card. Andrew Mount holds the NAPs leaderboard lead with Bingoo at Chepstow’s 14:02 (18/1), while Melissa Jones eyes Rogue De Vega at 20:00 Wolverhampton. Templegate chimes in with Just Call Me Lucy at Newcastle’s 15:00, promising intrigue across a packed schedule of winter racing.
Arctic Blast Threatens OBS Winter Mixed Sale
Cold weather could disrupt proceedings at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales one-day Winter Mixed Sale, slated for 11 a.m. on January 27 with 307 hips cataloged, including supplements. An incoming arctic blast raises concerns for the live auction, potentially affecting buyer turnout and horse presentations in Ocala. Breeders and bloodstock agents are monitoring forecasts closely as this kickoff event sets the tone for the year’s sales season.
OBS January Winter Mixed Sale Launches 2026 Auction Circuit
Ocala Breeders’ Sales ignites the 2026 auction year with its January Winter Mixed Sale, featuring over 300 entries for the January 27 live event and an OBSOnline sale running through January 30. This mixed catalog promises diverse opportunities for buyers seeking yearlings, broodmares, and prospects, marking a pivotal early marketplace amid favorable breeding trends and upcoming stakes schedules.
Cheltenham Trials Day Hole Traced to Broken Drain
Investigators at Cheltenham have pinpointed a broken old drain as the likely culprit behind the mysterious hole that delayed the Trials Day finale. The incident halted proceedings but spared major injury, allowing key preps like Dan Skelton’s The New Lion to shine in the International Hurdle. Skelton defended his Champion Hurdle hopeful’s slow winning time, praising the horse’s explosive late speed from the back.
