Ascot Racing Tips for New Year's Day, January 1st 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Ascot on New Year’s Day, which includes 11 races on Perth Cup Day.

Punters get good value odds for the Western Australian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Ascot horse racing tips

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Race 1. (14:48) Tabtouch Westspeed Handicap (1200m)

#3 – Helluva Goddess @ $3.20

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Helluva Goddess looked good when winning at Ascot last start, and a repeat could be on the cards this Thursday.

The four-year-old mare by Playing God gets a welcome 3kg off her back, which should be enough to take her close.

Money has come for her, so take the current odds.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (15:28) Ascend Trophies 1MW (1000m)

#5 – Niccimota @ $4.00

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Punters get each-way odds for Niccimota, who showed good form last prep when posting two wins and two placings.

The four-year-old mare by Nicconi has been primed with a trial win at Belmont, and she looks ready to produce the goods.

She is worth including in picks at the each-way price.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (16:08) Magic Millions Plate (1000m)

#4 – Our Naughty Secret @ $10.00

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We’re snapping up the double-figure odds around Our Naughty Secret, who is knocking on the door after three placings this campaign.

The three-year-old filly by I’m All the Talk owns a win and a placing at Ascot, and if she gets luck from out wide, she should be right in the mix.

Take the odds in what should be an even contest.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (16:48) MCA Polytrack BM72 (1000m)

#3 – Immortal Bliss @ $2.40

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Immortal Bliss has been well-backed since markets opened, and that’s a good sign for a fresh up runner.

The talented son of I Am Immortal owns five wins and four placings from 14 starts, including three wins over the 1000m distance.

It’s a good record, so they could struggle to catch him.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 5. (17:28) Share Bets with Tabtouch BM66 (1200m)

#1 – Playin’it Sweet @ $2.20

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Strong money has come for Play’in it Sweet, who is already a three-time winner this preparation.

The three-year-old filly is a rising star after posting five wins and three placings, and she defeated a quality field at listed level last start.

3kg comes off her back, so she has every chance to win.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 6. (18:08) Liquor Barons 1MW (1600m)

#6 – Territory Man @ $2.40

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It’s hard to look past the winning form is Territory Man, who scored at Ascot by a length last time out.

The four-year-old looks to have more ability than most runners in this field, and it’s good to see William Pike in the saddle.

His odds have drifted after opening at $2, but we’re not concerned.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 7. (18:45) Mumm Champagne BM72 (1600m)

#4 – Our Paladin Al @ $2.80

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Gunning for back-to-back wins is Our Paladin Al, who owns three wins and four placings from eight starts.

It’s a good record for the four-year-old son of A Lot, who could keep progressing through the grades this season.

We’re surprised that he’s not the favourite to win, so take the value odds.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 8. (19:25) Mrs Mac’s La Trice Classic (1800m)

#3 – Luvnwar @ $3.00

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It was a huge run from Luvnwar to finish third behind Storyville last start, which is the best form guide for this race.

The Michael Grantham-trained mare has yet to win in seven attempts at Ascot, which is surprising, but it’s only a matter of time before she does.

We recommend taking the $3 before money comes for her.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 9. (20:00) Swan Draught Summer Scorcher (1000m)

#6 – Desert Whisper @ $5.50

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Boasting a consistent record is Desert Whisper, who owns six wins and seven placings from only 18 starts.

The four-year-old daughter of Rommel won well fresh up before placing behind Black Ora last start, and a repeat of that effort would be good enough.

Carrying 54kg should make her tough to hold out.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 10. (20:40) Tabtouch Perth Cup (2400m)

#2 – Apulia @ $1.90

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Apulia was a big flop in a tough race two starts ago, but he bounced back in fine style as a good Victorian does last time out.

The five-year-old son of Fiorente took his record to five wins from 18 starts with a Group 2 win at Ascot, and he only needs to measure up to that level.

Having Pike riding only adds to his appeal.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 11. (21:19) Schweppes BM66 (1400m)

#4 – Cashel Palace @ $7.50

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Punters get value odds for Cashel Palace, who is fitter for two runs this campaign, including a third placing last time out.

The four-year-old daughter of Street Boss is a two-time winner at Ascot, so having that form on the track should see her run well.

Punters should expect her to fight out the finish.

Stake: 1 Unit

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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