Our Ascot racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 1st May 2026. The action gets underway at 14:00 and runs through to 17:30, with going reported as Straight 8.6, round 6.8) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Lethal Nymph boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Christian Howarth has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 4 rides, Thomas Faulkner’s yard sends out runners with a 25% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Ascot
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Ascot over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 29 | 10 | 34.48% | 65.52% |
| Luke Tucker | Cambridge Evening News | 31 | 9 | 29.03% | 48.39% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 32 | 9 | 28.13% | 65.63% |
| Fortunatus | Sheffield Star | 27 | 7 | 25.93% | 48.15% |
| The Brigadier | punterslounge.com | 25 | 6 | 24% | 52% |
14:00 – Ascot Shop Royal Ascot Two-Year-Old Trial EBF Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 2 | Going: Straight 8.6, round 6.8) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
Only four go to post, but this is still an informative little juvenile contest rather than a penalty kick. Three of them bring either a win or a close second, and the market has latched on to Adaay Of Scarlett after a successful debut that earned the highest rating in the field. Dance A Jig also sets a solid standard on the figures after finishing second first time out, while A Bear Affair did what was asked when winning on debut for Richard Hannon. Crusherman has plenty to find on what he has shown. In a race this small, tactical speed and professionalism will matter, but it may simply come down to which of the promising newcomers takes the biggest step forward from first to second start.
Top Selections
1. Dance A Jig – 15/8 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 2 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 84
Dance A Jig gets the nod in what looks a very tight three-cornered affair at the head of the market. Beckett’s juveniles are rarely overhyped first time, so a debut second carrying a mark of 88 and matching the best Topspeed figure in the line-up reads very well indeed. There is every chance that experience will sharpen him up for this, and Rossa Ryan is exactly the sort you want aboard in a small-field Ascot sprint where track position can be crucial. At 15/8, he makes slightly more appeal than the favourite because there is less guesswork attached to the substance of his form. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a four-runner race: Dance A Jig is the win play and nothing else. Each-way betting is a non-starter with only one place on offer. Adaay Of Scarlett is the obvious danger on debut-winning form and the highest rating, while A Bear Affair is no back number if building on his own winning start, but Dance A Jig looks the percentage call.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Bear Affair | 11/4 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Betfair) |
| Adaay Of Scarlett | 5/4 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 6/5 | 5/4 (Bet365) |
| Crusherman | 22/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Dance A Jig | 7/4 | 9/5 | 15/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Newsboy | Dance A Jig |
| The North | Adaay Of Scarlett |
14:35 – Longines Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) (A Gold Cup Trial)
Race Details: 1m 7f | Class 1 | Going: Straight 8.6, round 6.8) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper staying-season sighter rather than a vintage Sagaro, but it is still an intriguing little Group 3 with a clear shape to it. Sweet William sets the standard on ratings and topspeed and brings the strongest established Cup form, so he is the one they all have to aim at. The opposition is not short on depth, though, with Tabletalk arriving in solid nick after another runner-up finish, while Tarriance remains the unexposed 4yo in the line-up and could easily have more to offer over this trip. Caballo De Mar also appeals as one still on the rise after a good comeback second. It looks tactical with only nine runners, and in that sort of race class, stamina and track position usually decide plenty.
Top Selections
1. Sweet William – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Robert Havlin | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 43212- | Rating: 125 | Topspeed: 126
He is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious one is still the right one. Sweet William has the best rating in the field, the best topspeed figure as well, and his profile screams reliable high-class stayer. He signed off last season with form figures that show he kept turning up and running his race, and this sort of Group 3 trial is exactly where a horse of his quality should be making his presence felt. The Gosdens know how to place these older stayers, Havlin gets on well with him, and 7/4 is short enough without being prohibitive given the standard he brings. Hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
2. Caballo De Mar – 6/1 with William Hill
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: George Scott | Form: 8117-2 | Rating: 120 | Topspeed: 100
For an each-way play, Caballo De Mar makes plenty of appeal at 6/1. He won three on the spin before finding things tougher in deeper company, and his comeback second suggested he has trained on well enough to make an impact in this staying division. A mark of 120 leaves him with something to find on bare figures with Sweet William, but not an impossible amount, and Buick is an eye-catching booking in a race where getting a smooth position should matter. He looks straightforward, arrives fit, and in a nine-runner race with three places on offer, he strikes me as the solid each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Sweet William is the win bet because he brings the strongest established form and sets the clear standard. Caballo De Mar appeals as the each-way alternative at a fairer price, especially after a promising reappearance. The main dangers are Tabletalk, who is admirably consistent, and Tarriance, the progressive younger horse who could still be improving into this staying bracket.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caballo De Mar | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (William Hill) |
| Sweet William | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Ascending | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Beylerbeyi | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Deira Mile | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Dubai Future | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Tabletalk | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Tarriance | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Alpilles | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rockavon | Caballo De Mar |
| Glendale | Sweet William |
| Whistler | Tabletalk |
15:10 – Commonwealth Cup Trial Stakes (Registered As The Pavilion Stakes) (Group 3)
Race Details: 6f | Class 1 | Going: Straight 8.6, round 6.8) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a proper early-season sprint test for the 3yos rather than a penalty kick, even if Wise Approach heads the market. Charlie Appleby’s colt brings the standout rating of 116 and ended last season on an upward curve, so he’s the obvious one to beat, but he’s not meeting a weak cast. Brussels sets a solid Ballydoyle standard after knocking repeatedly on the door in smart company, while Coppull has the profile of a colt who could easily take another step forward for Clive Cox over this sharp 6f. Ghost Mode arrives off a win and may not have stopped progressing either. With Ascot’s stiff straight 6f and quick ground likely to put the emphasis on class and finishing power, this is competitive enough to demand a bit of value hunting.
Top Selections
1. Wise Approach – 6/5 with Bet365
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: Charlie Appleby | Form: 42131- | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 100
He is hard to get away from. Wise Approach already has the best official rating in the field and his juvenile campaign suggested there was still more to come once tackling Pattern company regularly. That closing 1 in his form figures was backed up by substance, not just style, and Appleby rarely wastes a trip with this type at Ascot. William Buick is an obvious plus on a track where pace judgement matters, and this stiff 6f should suit a colt who looks to have both speed and a touch of class. At 6/5 he’s no giveaway, but he sets the standard and deserves favouritism. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Coppull – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Clive Cox | Form: 13153- | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 111
If you want one at a backable price against the favourite, Coppull makes plenty of appeal. Clive Cox knows exactly what a good sprinting 3yo looks like, and this colt’s juvenile form was better than it may first appear. His rating of 111 leaves him with a bit to find on paper with Wise Approach, but that 111 Topspeed figure says he already has the raw pace for a race of this nature. He also appeals as the type to do better at three, and Rossa Ryan is a strong booking for a race that could get tactical before turning into a late burn-up. At 9/2, he looks the each-way value. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Wise Approach is the straight win play because he brings the best form, the best rating and the strongest stable profile into the race. For those looking beyond the favourite, Coppull is the sensible each-way punt at 9/2 in an eight-runner field with three places on offer. Brussels is the obvious danger if reproducing his solid Ballydoyle juvenile form, while Ghost Mode is another progressive sort worth respecting.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wise Approach | 6/5 | 6/5 | 6/5 | 6/5 | 6/5 | 6/5 (Bet365) |
| Ardisia | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Brussels | 7/2 | 10/3 | 18/5 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 18/5 (Paddy Power) |
| Coppull | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Crown Relic | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Division | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Ghost Mode | 17/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Midnight Tango | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Judge | Coppull |
| Rory Delargy | Coppull |
| On The Nose | Crown Relic |
15:45 – Memberships At Ascot Paradise Stakes (Listed Race) (A Queen Anne Stakes Trial)
Race Details: 1m | Class 1 | Going: Straight 8.6, round 6.8) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper little spring mile with a Queen Anne angle to it, and it looks deeper than plenty of recent renewals. Remmooz brings the sexy profile after winning three of his last four starts, while Jonquil sets the standard on official figures and is entitled to come on for his reappearance. Holloway Boy is the solid yardstick, usually thereabouts at this level, and Chancellor has enough class to get involved if the race is run to suit. Ascot’s straight mile on quickish ground should put the emphasis on pace and tactical sharpness rather than just raw stamina, and that may just favour the younger, less exposed types over the hardened older horses. Tricky, yes, but not impossible to untangle.
Top Selections
1. Remmooz – 18/5 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Callum Rodriguez | Trainer: Owen Burrows | Form: 14131- | Rating: 119 | Topspeed: 92
Remmooz is the one I want on side. His profile is that of a progressive 4yo who has not finished improving yet, and the form figures of 14131- tell their own story. He ended last season with another win and, unlike a few of these, arrives with the potential to find a chunk more at four. Owen Burrows tends to place this type sensibly and this looks a deliberate shot at a recognised trial rather than a fishing expedition. He does need to prove himself at this level, but at 18/5 that upside is still worth buying into. He looks the likeliest one to take the step forward needed. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Holloway Boy – 13/2 with William Hill
Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: K R Burke | Form: 1-5323 | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 104
Holloway Boy is not especially sexy these days, but he is dependable and that counts for plenty in a race where several still have questions to answer. Rated 124 and bringing the joint-best recent substance to the table, he has been running consistently well in stronger company than this without quite getting his head in front. The Topspeed mark of 104 says he retains plenty of ability, and Buick is an eye-catching booking for a horse who should travel comfortably in this sort of race. At 13/2, he makes plenty of each-way appeal because he is far less likely than most to run a shocker. He’s the solid each-way punt against the improvers.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Remmooz is the win play because he has the most convincing upward curve and may still be ahead of the assessor. Holloway Boy is the safer each-way option in a nine-runner race with three places on offer, especially given how regularly he hits the frame in decent company. Jonquil is the obvious danger if sharper for his comeback, while Chancellor is another with enough class to make the shake-up.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chancellor | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Holloway Boy | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| Naqeeb | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (William Hill) |
| Remmooz | 10/3 | 7/2 | 18/5 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 18/5 (Paddy Power) |
| Bowmark | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Jonquil | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Betfair) |
| La Botte | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Rashabar | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Seacruiser | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Brigadier | Jonquil |
| Templegate | Remmooz |
| Lambourn | Remmooz |
| Spotlight | Remmooz |
| sportinglife.com | La Botte |
| The Punt | Holloway Boy |
16:20 – Naas Racecourse Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: Straight 8.6, round 6.8) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper Ascot sprint handicap: big field, loads of pace on paper and very little room for hesitation over the minimum trip. Pixie Diva arrives in rude health after a win and a second, while Artagnan shaped like a horse ready to strike when runner-up on his return and looks one of the more solid pieces of recent form. Lower down the weights, Combustion and Rage Of Thunder are interesting because both have been knocking hard on the door, and Far Above The Law has the figures to be dangerous if getting the gaps. The draw could matter, but in races like this the sharper break and ability to travel at speed usually decide things. In truth, it is a tricky puzzle rather than a race full of certainties.
Top Selections
1. Pixie Diva – 11/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: George Scott | Form: 27-612 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 85
Pixie Diva makes plenty of appeal because she comes here as an improving 4yo who looks to have found her groove in sprint handicaps. That recent 27-612 sequence tells a straightforward story: she won, then backed it up with a solid second, and there is no sense that she has reached the ceiling of her mark yet. Ryan Moore is an eye-catching booking in a race where tactical sharpness from the stalls will be everything, and draw 7 gives him options rather than excuses. At 11/2 she is not wildly hidden from the market, but she still looks the percentage call in a race full of runners with something to prove. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Far Above The Law – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: David Probert | Trainer: Michael Herrington | Form: 5784-3 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 97
Far Above The Law is the each-way angle at the prices. His profile is a little less flashy than some, but that topspeed figure of 97 jumps off the page in this grade and his latest third suggested he is coming to the boil at the right time. He is well treated on 128lb if able to reproduce that sharper side of his form, and stall 13 could prove no bad place to attack from if the pace develops up the centre-to-far side. David Probert rides Ascot’s straight course well, and this looks the sort of race where a strong traveller can pick off the more obvious speed horses late. At 12/1, he looks a very fair each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Pixie Diva is the win play because she arrives with the most convincing recent profile and still looks progressive. Far Above The Law is the each-way option in a race paying five places, with his speed figures giving him a real chance of hitting the frame at least. The obvious dangers are Artagnan, who has strong recent form, and Combustion, who is thriving despite a rise in the weights.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Ways Glamorous | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Gallant | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Artagnan | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 (William Hill) |
| Duran | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Emperor Spirit | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Lethal Nymph | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Another Abbot | 10/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Mesaafi | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Far Above The Law | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Pixie Diva | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (William Hill) |
| El Bufalo | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Combustion | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Hockney | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Existent | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Rage Of Thunder | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Guardian | Hockney |
16:55 – Darley British EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 2 | Going: Straight 8.6, round 6.8) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tidy little fillies’ novice rather than a deep one, and the market has latched firmly onto So Regal, which is no surprise after she opened her account and brings the best rating in the field. She sets the standard on paper, but it is not quite a penalty kick in a seven-runner race where unexposed types can step forward quickly. Lyrics Of Life has the look of the main danger after a solid return and brings useful experience, while Crownright is the interesting improver after shaping well on debut for Ralph Beckett. Gesayed also has some substance to her form. It is a small field, but not an easy one if the favourite underperforms even slightly.
Top Selections
1. So Regal – 10/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 3-1 | Rating: 95 | Topspeed: 50
She is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious one is still the right one. So Regal improved from her debut third to win next time and that 95 rating gives her a clear edge in this line-up. The Gosdens are masters with these well-bred fillies once they learn the job, and Ryan Moore taking over only strengthens the case. This stiff Ascot 7f should suit a filly who already looks as though she has a bit of class about her, and while 10/11 is not exactly stealing money, she does look the likeliest winner if progressing again. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Crownright – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 3- | Rating: 86 | Topspeed:
Crownright appeals as the each-way angle because she could easily take a sizeable step forward from her debut third. Beckett’s fillies often improve a lot for a first run, and this one already has an 86 rating to work with after only a single appearance. In a field of seven, proven ability mixed with likely improvement is exactly what you want for an each-way punt, and Colin Keane is a notable booking. At 7/2 she is not a wild price, but she looks the one most likely to chase the favourite home and has enough upside to make things interesting if So Regal is anything less than straightforward. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. So Regal is the win bet because she has the best rating, the right connections and the profile of a filly still going forward. For an each-way option, Crownright makes more appeal than the exposed alternatives in a seven-runner field. Lyrics Of Life is the obvious danger after her solid recent second and should not be underestimated.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gesayed | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| So Regal | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 (Bet365) |
| Annastarzy | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Crownright | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Light Dreamer | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Lyrics Of Life | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Machadadorp | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Robin Goodfellow | So Regal |
17:30 – Ascot Racecourse Supports Debra Manny Mercer Apprentice Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 3 | Going: Straight 8.6, round 6.8) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a competitive apprentice handicap rather than a deep one, and there are a few arriving from very different angles. Saytarr is the obvious progressive one after rattling off a hat-trick, while Dosman has been knocking hard at the door in similar company and should give another bold account. Greek Order has the back class to be a major player if reviving, but his recent figures ask for faith, and Colombier is interesting on old form despite a long absence. Angel Hunter comes here off a win and isn’t dismissed, but this sharp mile on quick ground should reward the horse still going forward rather than one trying to rekindle old spark. It’s tricky enough, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Saytarr – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Callan | Trainer: James Horton | Form: 66-111 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 75
He is the one with momentum, and in handicaps like this that matters. Saytarr has won his last three, climbing steadily through the grades, and the style of that sequence suggests he is not done yet. An opening mark of 101 in this sphere demands more again, but James Horton’s 4yo is plainly thriving and stall 1 could prove no bad place to be if Jack Callan can get him into a smooth rhythm early. He is no giveaway at 4/1, but that price still looks fair for the runner most likely to improve past his mark rather than merely run up to it. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Dingle – 14/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Christian Howarth | Trainer: Julie Camacho | Form: 02-173 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 47
Dingle is the sort who could easily outrun his odds in a race where several are priced on reputation or potential. The 8yo is not especially flashy, but he has been holding his form well enough, including a win two starts back and a respectable third last time, and he is now operating from a mark of 98 with a workable racing weight. Drawn 3, he should be able to bag a handy position, and in these apprentice handicaps that can be half the battle. At 14/1 with three places on offer, he makes plenty of appeal as an each-way punt against less solid rivals. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Saytarr is the win bet because he is the progressive one in the field and may still be ahead of the handicapper. For an each-way alternative, Dingle looks overpriced given his consistency and handy draw. The obvious dangers are Dosman, who has been very reliable, and Greek Order if the return to this sort of test sparks him back to life.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Star | 12/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Greek Order | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Betfair) |
| Colombier | 3/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Dosman | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Angel Hunter | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Tilted Kilt | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Saytarr | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Herculeus | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Dapper Guest | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 28/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Dingle | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Joolianoss | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Moorestyle | Greek Order |
| The Duke | Greek Order |
Ascot Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lethal Nymph | 4 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Dubai Future | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Angel Hunter | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Holloway Boy | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
| Existent | 11 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Howarth | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Jack Callan | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 16.67% |
| Ryan Moore | 275 | 40 | 14.55% | 36.36% |
| William Buick | 737 | 102 | 13.84% | 33.38% |
| Callum Rodriguez | 39 | 5 | 12.82% | 33.33% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Ascot:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Faulkner | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
| Saeed bin Suroor | 58 | 11 | 18.97% | 41.38% |
| Owen Burrows | 97 | 18 | 18.56% | 40.21% |
| William Muir & Chris Grassick | 56 | 9 | 16.07% | 30.36% |
| Harry Eustace | 32 | 5 | 15.63% | 53.13% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Ascot racing tips for Friday 1st May 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Ascot today?
The first race at Ascot on Friday 1st May 2026 goes off at 14:00, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Ascot today?
The going at Ascot is reported as Straight 8.6, round 6.8) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Ascot today?
There are 7 races on the card at Ascot today, running from 14:00 through to 17:30.
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