Ascot Racing Tips for Saturday, October 18th 2025

We have expert betting tips for racing at Ascot on Saturday, which includes 10 races at the premier meeting.

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. (15:01) Tabtouch Westspeed Platinum (1400m)

#2 – Saturday Sesh

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Gunning for his fourth win this preparation is Saturday Sesh, who meets tougher opposition here, but he’s good enough to handle it.

The four-year-old son of Sessions has turned his form around nicely this prep, and he’s unbeaten in two starts over the distance.

Look for value odds on race day.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (15:36) MCA Polytrack Handicap (1100m)

#10 – Pygmalion

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Looking to score back-to-back wins is Pygmalion, who broke maidens with a good win at Northam last time out.

The half-length win was a tidy performance for a runner who showed good early form with back-to-back placings.

54kg is ideal, so include him in horse racing picks.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 3. (16:19) Glenroy Chaff Plate (1400m)

#8 – Moonwalk

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Moonwalk comes off a win at Northam, and we’re backing her to score another win on Saturday.

The three-year-old daughter of Bondi hit the line nicely to score by a half-length, and she owns a nice turn-of-foot.

We expect her to be right in the finish with 54kg and William Pike riding.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 4. (16:55) National Thoroughbred Week 1MW (1200m)

#11 – Pure Excess

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Daniel Morton lines up Pure Excess, who went close in two starts last preparation with placings at Pinjarra and Bunbury.

The three-year-old filly by Exceedance comes off a trial win at Lark Hill, so she looks ready to show her best on Saturday.

Money could come for her, so take the opening odds from bookmakers.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 5. (17:39) Jayde Kinane BM72 (1600m)

#1 – Exceltrain

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It was good to see Exceltrain back on the winning track last start, and although that came at Kalgoorlie, it should get his confidence levels up.

The six-year-old son of Spirit of Boom is a past winner at Ascot, so having experience winning here adds to his appeal.

He gets the inside draw and Pike riding, which doesn’t hurt.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (18:14) Conquer Cystic Fibrosis 1MW (1600m)

#2 – Changing Guard

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Changing Guard was too good for them at Belmont four back, and something close to that would be good enough.

The six-year-old son of Impending is a six-time winner overall, so he knows how to cross the line ahead of the field.

It’s not a great field, so look for him to take advantage.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (18:45) Project Building Supplies BM66 (1000m)

#6 – Black Ora

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Black Ora has made a good start to her career with four wins from 10 starts, and she should be tough to hold out.

The four-year-old mare owns a win and two placings from four starts at Ascot, and three wins have come over the distance.

We’re happy to include him in picks against a tough field.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 8. (19:25) Swan Draught R.S. Crawford Stakes (1200m)

#9 – Super Smink @ $3.40

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Class is with Super Smink, who has over $1.3 million in the bank, and her best form could return on Saturday.

The Morton-trained mare runs her best races at Ascot with 14 starts for four wins and eight placings, and that could be the catalyst for a form reversal.

55.5kg is ideal, and she gets every chance from the draw.

Stake: 3 Units

Race 9. (20:02) Liquor Barons Eurythmic Stakes (1400m)

#1 – Magnificent Andy @ $3.00

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Magnificent Andy comes off a good win at Kalgoorlie, and he looks set for another win.

The seven-year-old son of Magnus owns four wins and eight placings at Ascot, and he’s not worried by the big weight of 59.5kg.

Class is with the top weight, who should win.

Stake: 3 Units

Race 10. (20:42) JP Equity BM66 (1400m)

#3 – Funchal

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Funchal ended last preparation with three consecutive placings, and she could hit the ground running this time in.

The four-year-old mare by Playing God has yet to win at Ascot from six attempts, but she is getting close after four placings.

Brad Parnham rides, which adds to her appeal.

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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