Brilliant Star 4/7: The Day’s NAP at Yarmouth 14:35
Let’s kick off today’s selections with the horse everyone’s talking about: Brilliant Star, the AI’s highest-confidence pick of the day. Scheduled to run in the 14:35 at Yarmouth over 1m 3f 104y on good to firm-good in places going, this standout contender is priced at 4/7 and carries an AI confidence rating of 92%. Trained by racing royalty, John and Thady Gosden, and ridden by seasoned jockey Rab Havlin, Brilliant Star looks primed to justify the short odds.
Let’s dig into why the AI loves this selection. Brilliant Star brings consistent form into this contest, with recent figures of 221, narrowly beaten last time out at Newmarket by a neck against higher-rated opposition. The drop in class today is pivotal, and the 1m 3f distance looks tailored for this son of Sea The Stars, who showed his ability to sustain a strong gallop over similar trips. The Gosden stable boasts an impressive 22% strike rate at Yarmouth, and Havlin is currently riding winners at a robust 16% clip over the past fortnight. Expect this one to take the field apart.
If you're looking for more data-driven selections like this, head to our today’s AI tips.
Little Trouble 1/1: Early Banker at Turf Paradise
The early US card at Turf Paradise features a confident pick in Little Trouble, running in the 08:44 over a mile on dirt. At 1/1, the AI has awarded this selection an 85% confidence rating, making it a strong single or accumulator play. Trained by J Silva Jr. and piloted by Alfredo Castellanos, this runner has been knocking on the door with back-to-back second-place finishes at Turf Paradise against competitive fields.
What sets Little Trouble apart today is his exceptional sectional timing over the mile distance, where he consistently produces a sub-25 second final quarter — a mark that suggests he has the turn of foot required to finish strongly. With the dirt track playing to his strengths, and connections going all-in on a win here, this is a smart bet to bolster confidence early in your day.
For those building a multi-race ticket, consider including him with Brilliant Star or our other selections below. Visit today’s accumulator tips for pre-built combinations.
Down Periscope 7/5: Will Rogers Downs Late Play
If you’re seeking value, Down Periscope offers a playable price at 7/5 in the 02:36 at Will Rogers Downs. AI confidence is high at 81%, with the form suggesting the gelding is on an upward trajectory. Trained by S E Young and partnered with Richard Eramia, this 1-mile dirt contest looks well within reach for a horse proven at the level with two solid wins and a third from his last four starts.
The gelding’s recent speed figures place him as the fastest in the field, and the smallish eight-runner lineup sets him up favourably to dictate from the front. Eramia’s experience as a tactical rider makes him a strong fit, giving punters reasons to back this selection confidently.
Want to explore other runners at Will Rogers Downs? Use our racecards for a complete view.
Big-Priced Fancies: Air Apparent at 12/1 and Royal Deeside at 17/2
For the punters sniffing out longshot value, we’ve unearthed some cracking each-way propositions:
Air Apparent (12/1) headlines the 17:12 at Ffos Las, a competitive 2m 7f 191y handicap with a 13-runner field. With jockey Paul O’Brien aboard, this lightly raced horse could relish the soft-good to soft in places going, a condition where he's won before. AI confidence comes in at 52%, enough to justify the price given the open nature of the contest.
Second on our radar is Royal Deeside at a juicy 17/2, running in the tough-to-crack 16:32 at Pontefract (2m 5f 139y, 12 runners). Field depth accounts for his high odds, but a closer look at trainer D Nolan’s record in staying handicaps (18% over 2m+ since 2025) suggests this one is worth an each-way punt.
For more longshot selections, visit our each-way tips page.
Best Bets Summary: Tuesday 21st April 2026
- Brilliant Star at 4/7 in Yarmouth 14:35 – NAP of the day
- Little Trouble at 1/1 in Turf Paradise 08:44 – Early banker
- Down Periscope at 7/5 in Will Rogers Downs 02:36 – Late play
- Air Apparent at 12/1 in Ffos Las 17:12 – Each-way value
- Royal Deeside at 17/2 in Pontefract 16:32 – Strong outside chance
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