Best Bets
Our Ascot Horse Racing Tips for Saturday’s meeting.
Cheval De Vaga (Ascot Race 7 No. 2)
This campaign he has had three wins from three starts for a career record of five wins and two places from 15 starts. This six-year-old Lope de Vega gelding trained by Meryl Hayley drew clear late for a 2 length win over 1400m at Belmont on 15 December, then drew clear in the final 100m for a 0.8 length win over 14oom at Ascot on 1 January. Is in form and will be hard to beat.
$3.20
Each Way
Hot Zed (Ascot Race 9 No. 4):
This four-year-old Red Hot Choice gelding trained by Lou Luciano has seven wins and six places from 16 starts. He made some ground after a tough run for 3 lengths 5th over 1200m at Ascot on 13 November, then got there in the final strides for a narrow win in the Listed Carbine Club of W.A. Stakes over 1400m at Ascot on 20 November. Has had an eight week let-up and with his good record at Ascot he looks a strong each-way chance.
$12
Best Lay
Chili Is Hot (Ascot Race 8 No. 7):
This four-year-old Gingerbread Man mare trained by Graeme Ballantyne has five wins and three places from 19 starts and is the early favourite in this RTG 72+ Handicap over 1800m. He took over late for a 0.3 length win over 1600m at Ascot on 11 December, then battled evenly for 2.2 lengths 4th in the Group 3 La Trice Classic over 1800m at Ascot on 1 January. Rises in weight and distance and prepared to risk her.
$3.70
Race 1
9 Lucky Sue
2 El Patron
8 Upper Limits
4 Mojo’s Luck
Race 2
1 He’s A Sizzler
2 Beads
4 Trix Of The Trade
3 Bopping Blue
Race 3
3 Kick A Goal Son
1 Express Time
4 Fiery Water
6 Keep Your Feet
Race 4
4 Pink Carats
1 Vane Tempest
2 Bedouin Belle
6 Agent Kensington
Race 5
1 Billy Ain’t Silly
3 Resortman
6 Big Screen
9 Sentimental Queen
Race 6
6 Fashion Queen
5 Deputano
7 Great Charade
4 Mr Mt Walker
Race 7
2 Cheval De Vaga (BB)
6 Trade War
5 Devine Beast
7 Tri For Us
Race 8
6 Beat The Bro
1 Bogart
7 Chili Is Hot
5 Big Bada Boom
Race 9
8 Clairvoyance
6 Miss Conteki
4 Hot Zed
9 Iseered Iseered
Race 10
5 Universal Pleasure
4 Reign Of Fire
8 Solid Azza
1 This’ll Testya
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Horse Racing Tips: VIC Friday 17th May 2024
Key Comments The rail is out 4 metres. The best bet comes up in the second race and is a very progressive type that can continue on its winning spree. Best Bet Affluential (Werribee Race 2 No. 4) Has been on a winning spree and showing no signs of slowing down. Should land in a beautiful spot from the draw and no reason to suggest it can't win again on the way to better races. Check odds on SmartB Analyst:
Horse Racing Tips: ACT Friday 17th May 2024
Key Comments The rail is true. Racing on the synthetic. The best bet comes up in the first and just needs even luck from the barrier to be winning. Best Bet Howgoodisvegas (Canberra Race 1 No. 1) 2 wins on the trot and both of them have been convincing. Should be able to slide forward from the wide draw and make It three in a row. Check odds on SmartB Analyst: Bryce Parker Each Way
Horse Racing Tips: QLD Friday 17th May 2024
Key Comments The track is rated Soft 5 and the rail is +4.5 metres from the 1000m to the winning post and 3 metres for the remainder. Best Bet Central Park (Townsville Race 4 No. 4) Won a maiden by 3.8 lengths on a soft track over 1200m here on 30th April. H’s drawn well and is up in trip. Rates highly. Check odds on SmartB Analyst: Jo Jackson Each Way That's It (Townsville Race 3
Horse Racing Tips: SA Friday 17th May 2024
Key Comments The dirt track is rated Good and the rail is in the true position. Sairyn Fawke and Caitlin Tootell both have some good rides. Best Bet Shalaga (Port Augusta Race 4 No. 1) Shalaga has won his last 2 races (both at this track and distance) and won the latest by 6.5 lengths. Carries 0.5 kg more than last outing and Caitlin Tootell retains the ride. Top pick. Check odds on SmartB Analyst: Jo Jackson