Ascot Race Tips and Best Bets for Saturday [28/10/2023]

Horse racing returns to Ascot on Saturday for a nine-race card, which starts at 3:29pm AEDT. Here is our preview of the meeting.

We have used innovative computer power and technology to come up with data-driven selections for each race and the best bets for today's meeting at Ascot.

We make our Ascot selections based on the likelihood of winning. We arrive at these selections through a comprehensive analysis that incorporates historical data, race-day information, and insights from expert tipsters.

On the other hand, today's Ascot best bets are exclusively chosen using our innovative computer model, which focuses on long-term return on investment (ROI) and takes into account the market prices of horses. It's important to note that, occasionally, our best bets may not align with our selections.

This article is part of our free horse racing tips series.

Ascot Tips Today: Our Best Bets [28/10/2023]

Here are our best bets for the Ascot races on Saturday, handpicked by our prominent horse racing model:

Ruler Rocket (Race 3 No. 2)

• Current odds: $3.20
• Minimum odds: $2.50
• Jockey: Troy Turner (59.5kg)
• Trainer: B V Watkins

Our first bet of the day at Ascot is on Race 3, where we believe Ruler Rocket, trained by B V Watkins and ridden by Troy Turner, is a good bet at odds of $2.50 or better.

Crezee (Race 4 No. 10)

• Current odds: $67.00
• Minimum odds: $21.00
• Jockey: Patrick Carbery (54kg)
• Trainer: H S Mclaren

Our next bet at Ascot is on Race 4, where Crezee is good value if you can lock in odds of $21.00 or higher.

Toni's Spirit (Race 5 No. 12)

• Current odds: $5.50
• Minimum odds: $5.00
• Jockey: Michael Poy (54kg)
• Trainer: Jordan Rolfe

The next bet we suggest at Ascot is on Race 5, where Toni's Spirit has a good chance at odds of $5.00 or better.

Colossal (Race 7 No. 7)

• Current odds: $7.50
• Minimum odds: $5.00
• Jockey: William Pike (57.5kg)
• Trainer: G & A Williams

We have another bet at Ascot in Race 7, where Colossal represents good value at $5.00 or better.

Ripcord (Race 8 No. 1)

• Current odds: $7.00
• Minimum odds: $5.00
• Jockey: William Pike (58kg)
• Trainer: Luke Fernie

Our next bet at Ascot is on Race 8, where Ripcord is a good option at $5.00 or better.

Mack Mack (Race 9 No. 9)

• Current odds: $5.00
• Minimum odds: $5.00
• Jockey: William Pike (55kg)
• Trainer: D M Luciani

Race 9 at Ascot presents our next betting opportunity, and our pick here is Mack Mack at odds of $5.00 or above.

Best Bets Strategy

At Stats Insider, our "best bets" are strategically based on favourable odds and potential ROI.

When a horse is given the "best bet" tag, it's not necessarily the most likely winner of the race. Instead, it means that the horse's odds are especially appealing and may offer a good ROI. So, while it may not be the favourite, it's seen as a calculated choice because of the difference between its chances of winning and the odds offered.

Placing bets on such horses can be a shrewd move, leading to profitable outcomes in the long run, even if they don't win every time.

Understanding Minimum Odds

Our "minimum odds" refers to the lowest odds or payout that a bettor should consider acceptable when placing a bet on a particular horse.

The concept of minimum odds allows bettors to be selective in their wagers and avoid bets that they believe do not offer sufficient value. It's a way for them to make more informed betting decisions and manage their risk in horse racing.

Ascot Race Tips: Our Selections [28/10/2023]

Let's take a look at each race at Ascot today using our data-backed tips. The number in brackets following each horse's name represents the saddlecloth number of said horse.

Race 1: TABTOUCH - WESTSPEED PLATINUM SERIES HEAT 1 (RS0LY)

• Time: 3:29pm
• Distance: 1200m

Our top selection for Race 1 at Ascot is Seduce Me (5), trained by Simon Miller and ridden by Brad Parnham. Ruling Dame (8), Fast Flicker (9), and Playz With Fire (7) round out our top four chances.

Tips

• Seduce Me (5)
• Ruling Dame (8)
• Fast Flicker (9)
• Playz With Fire (7)

Race 2: GUINNESS PLATE

• Time: 4:08pm
• Distance: 1000m

According to our analysis, This'll Show Ya (6), trained by Mitchell Pateman and ridden by Holly Watson, is the top pick for Race 2 at Ascot. Our top four selections also include Show The Way (2), London's Image (5), and Angels Impact (1).

Tips

• This'll Show Ya (6)
• Show The Way (2)
• London's Image (5)
• Angels Impact (1)

Race 3: AMELIA PARK (RS1MW)

• Time: 4:53pm
• Distance: 1100m

Forest War (6), trained by J P Taylor and ridden by Jason Brown, is our top selection for Race 3 at Ascot. Our top four chances are rounded out by Defiant Diorite (4), Nobellity (7), and Ruler Rocket (2).

Tips

• Forest War (6)
• Defiant Diorite (4)
• Nobellity (7)
• Ruler Rocket (2)

Race 4: PKF PERTH (RS1MW)

• Time: 5:38pm
• Distance: 1800m

Based on our research, the Sue Olive-trained Mystery Moment (7), with Peter Knuckey in the saddle, is the top pick to win Race 4 at Ascot. We also have Arcadia Jewel (8), Ghobella (2), and Diamond Scene (4) in our top four selections.

Tips

• Mystery Moment (7)
• Arcadia Jewel (8)
• Ghobella (2)
• Diamond Scene (4)

Race 5: BISLEY WORKWEAR (BM66+)

• Time: 6:15pm
• Distance: 2200m

Our top selection for Race 5 at Ascot is the A W Maley-trained Bad Wolf (1), ridden by Madi Derrick. Chuck A Luck (6), Stylax (2), and Magic Whistle (5) complete our top four chances.

Tips

• Bad Wolf (1)
• Chuck A Luck (6)
• Stylax (2)
• Magic Whistle (5)

Race 6: MORLEY GROWERS MARKET (BM78+)

• Time: 6:55pm
• Distance: 1200m

Based on our analysis, the M L Lane-trained Rusty Dreams (9), with Chris Parnham in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 6 at Ascot. Our top four selections also include Creator (2), Currimundi (4), and Speed Dream (6).

Tips

• Rusty Dreams (9)
• Creator (2)
• Currimundi (4)
• Speed Dream (6)

Race 7: BLUE ALPINE CROWN (BM66+)

• Time: 7:30pm
• Distance: 1400m

Mojo Rhythm (6), trained by Mitchell Pateman and ridden by Jarrad Noske, is our top selection for Race 7 at Ascot. Our top four chances are completed by Cosmic Crusader (13), Cold Shizzle (2), and Colossal (7).

Tips

• Mojo Rhythm (6)
• Cosmic Crusader (13)
• Cold Shizzle (2)
• Colossal (7)

Race 8: MACMAHON BELGRAVIA STAKES

• Time: 8:05pm
• Distance: 1200m

In Race 8 at Ascot, our top selection is Almighty Class (3), trained by Mitchell Pateman and ridden by Jarrad Noske. A Lot Of Good Men (4), Ripcord (1), and Rope Them In (5) round out our top four picks.

Tips

• Almighty Class (3)
• A Lot Of Good Men (4)
• Ripcord (1)
• Rope Them In (5)

Race 9: HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEOFF MAGOR (BM72+)

• Time: 8:40pm
• Distance: 1600m

Our top selection for Race 9 at Ascot is Eeyore Wayz (2), trained by Raquel Reid and ridden by Patrick Carbery. Our top four selections also include Blackwater Bay (13), Big Screen (1), and Sentimental Hero (5).

Tips

• Eeyore Wayz (2)
• Blackwater Bay (13)
• Big Screen (1)
• Sentimental Hero (5)

All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Ascot Tips Summary for Saturday [28/10/2023]

For your convenience, here's a summary of our selections for each race at Ascot on Saturday:

• Race 1: 5-8-9-7
• Race 2: 6-2-5-1
• Race 3: 6-4-7-2
• Race 4: 7-8-2-4
• Race 5: 1-6-2-5
• Race 6: 9-2-4-6
• Race 7: 6-13-2-7
• Race 8: 3-4-1-5
• Race 9: 2-13-1-5

Conclusion

All the Ascot racing tips and odds presented here are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.

In certain races, you might find fewer than four horses tipped. This can occur due to a variety of factors, such as late scratchings, the overall quality of the field, and track conditions.

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