Andy Newton's Lay Of The Day Horse Racing Tip: Friday 8th May

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> Andy Newton’s CHESTER ITV Racing Tips (and stats) For Fri 8th May

As we head into Friday 8th May 2026, see Andy Newton’s LAY OF THE DAY horse racing tip, which comes from CHESTER today.

Plus, Andy also showcases the longest travellers, any horses running that WON THE SAME RACES last season and some key racing stats and facts to take into the day’s action.

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Andy Newton’s Lay Of The Day Horse Racing Tip: Friday 8th May 2026

4:45 Chester AMBISHIO

Drawn 1 here at Chester over 5f and that should really mean this horse has a top chance.

And based on that low berth he should.

However, the stats tell us ALL of the last 9 winners of this race hailed between the 2-6 gates.

This Mick Appleby runner is also still 5lbs higher than his only career run and has tried without success off this higher rating twice.

The final niggle would be that that sole win came on the AW and he’s still 0-6 on the green stuff.

Note: Some picks can drift during the day (obviously we have no control of that) – but I’d say if they hit 8.0+ they are prob best left (for obvious reasons).

Worth Knowing Today – Horse Racing Stats and Fun Facts

4:45 Chester – The last 9 winners all came from stalls 2-6
2:35 Chester: 5 of the last 9 winners ridden by Ryan Moore
1:50 Ascot: William Haggas has won 3 of the last 7
Paul Townend has only one ride today – Roc Dino (5:00 DownPatrick)

Today’s Horse Racing Longest Travellers

1:30 Chester: JANY MACKERS – (319 miles), David Menuisier

Horses Running Today That WON The Same Race Last Year (UK & Ireland)

3:50 Market Rasen: GIOVANNI CHANGE
4:10 Chester: GIBSIDE
6:52 Balinrobe: EXPOUND

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15:25 Ascot – Hucklesbrook

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