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Our Ascot Horse Racing Tips for the weekend.
The feature race is the Detonator Stakes over 1800m (race 8).
Resortman (Ascot Race 6 No. 4)
This four-year-old Helmet gelding has five wins and three places from 11 starts, and goes well at Ascot. He led narrowly but was outmuscled in the final 100m for 0.88, 0.21 length 3rd over 1230m at Albany on 10 January, then was tiring late but held on for a narrow win over 1200m at Pinjarra Park on 6 February. He is nice and fit and should win again.
$2.70
Each Way
Baramagic (Ascot Race 7 No. 3):
This five-year-old Blackfriars gelding has four wins and six places from 25 starts, and has been going well in similar races. He peaked in the final 100m to finish 1.72 lengths 5th over 2200m at Ascot on 16 January, then took over at the 1200m and kept working for a 0.54 length win over 2000m at Pinjarra Park on 6 February. He drops 1kg from that run and looks a nice each-way bet.
$7.50
Best Lay
Charleton Ediie (Ascot Race 2 No. 1):
This three-year-old Shooting To Win gelding has four wins and three places from eight starts and is the early favourite in this 3YO handicap over 1000m. He finished 0.8 lengths 2nd over 1000m at Ascot on 31 October, then ran 1.27 lengths 2nd in the Listed Placid Ark Stakes over 1200m at Ascot on 21 November. Resuming from a 13 week break he has not won first-up before and the price looks too short.
$3.90
Race 1
7 Yardman
2 Tallinn
11 Petite La Femme
1 Drama Free
Race 2
3 Island Charm
7 Vadette De Star
1 Charleton Eddie
5 Fish Hook
Race 3
4 Pixie Chix
1 Featherweight
9 Bin Shalaa
6 Liwa
Race 4
4 Cuballing
1 Don’s Legacy
2 Sir Mambo
12 Amasenus
Race 5
4 Pletto
7 All In Red
13 Western Rhythm
5 Double Spice
Race 6
4 Resortman (BB)
8 Weaponson
9 Downforce
1 Not To Be Mist
Race 7
2 Cousin Ivan
3 Baramagic
1 Bella’s Idol
15 Wee Ripper
Race 8
16 Montelena
3 Trap For Fools
13 Last Of The Line
8 Harry Thomas
Race 9
5 Seminole Brave
9 What About Moses
4 My Fair Balentine
13 Keep Your Feet
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Horse Racing Tips: VIC Wednesday 8th May 2024
Key Comments The rail is out 9 metres. The track is in the good range. The best bet comes up earlier in the day and didn't have much luck last run. Best Bet Lady Di Di (Sandown Race 2 No. 6) Rock solid effort last start from this 4yo Mare who had no luck but still hit the line well behind Fasuto. That form should hold strong for this kind of race and expect it should get every chance from barrier 5. Open
Horse Racing Tips: NSW Tuesday 7th May 2024
Key Comments The rail is in the true position. The best bet comes up in the second race. The track is heavy so keep an eye on conditions. Best Bet Hold (Goulburn Race 2 No. 4) The best bet comes up in the second race. Likeable first up win and handles the wet conditions which is a big tick here. Taking on the favourite who had 3 goes in the heavy for no placings. Not much between them in the market. Check
Horse Racing Tips: VIC Tuesday 7th May 2024
Key Comments The rail is true. The best bet is on the first of the day and looks well placed to notch up its maiden win. Best Bet Superior Zara (Benalla Race 1 No. 8) Hard to beat resuming and the market should tell the story late. This 3yo Filly strikes the ideal race to break through and brings a strong ratings profile in comparison to the field. Hard to beat. Check odds on SmartB Analyst: Bryce Parker
Horse Racing Tips: QLD Tuesday 7th May 2024
Key Comments .The track is rated soft and the rail is +4.5 metres from the 1000m to the winning post and +3 metres for the remainder. Best Bet Missile Thunder (Townsville Race 6 No. 8) He came from last for a 1.5 length win over 950m at Cairns last outing and has won 6 of 11 races at Townsville. Proven on soft going and will be hard to beat. Check odds on SmartB Analyst: Jo Jackson Each