Todays Free Racing Tips – Saturday 18th October
🐎 Pick #1: Ombudsman – 4:05 Ascot
🏆 Recent form: This colt is flying — won the G1 Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Ascot Racecourse under William Buick for Godolphin, trained by John Gosden & Thady Gosden — rising star territory. Racing Post+3Sky Sports+3Godolphin+3
📍 Course record: Has already made a mark at Ascot and loves the track — big tick. Sky Sports+1
👨🏫 Trainer form: The Gosdens are in top form with top‑tier horses and strong results — perfect partner for a big run.
🔥 Big chance today!
🐎 Pick #2: Crown Of Oaks – 4:40 Ascot
🏆 Recent form: This 3‑year‑old gelding has found form — won at Ascot on 6 Sept for trainer William Haggas, and prior to that won at Ayr. Sky Sports+2Racenet+2
📍 Course record: ✔ Already a winner at Ascot — strong indicator that the track suits him. Irish Racing+1
👨🏫 Trainer form: William Haggas has his charges hitting good marks this season — shows upward momentum.
🔥 Big chance today!
🐎 Pick #3: Carl Spackler – 3:25 Ascot
🏆 Recent form: Big‑class form! This Irish‑bred gelding has won multiple Grade 1s in the USA (for trainer Chad Brown) and is now stepping up for new connections. Sky Sports+2Racenet+2
📍 Course record: While not abundant at Ascot yet, his global form suggests he can adapt and deliver — tracking upward.
👨🏫 Trainer form: A switch to new connections but the pedigree and previous elite level wins give huge confidence.
🔥 Big chance today!
🐎 Pick #4: Gerard Mentor – 1:15 Stratford
🏆 Recent form: A seasoned campaigner, this gelding has had good runs and is showing durability and consistency. Timeform+1
📍 Course record: No standout Stratford record pulled up, but his form suggests a readiness for the task — “📈 No course form yet, but looks progressive!”
👨🏫 Trainer form: Trained by Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls — both with solid records in the Cotswolds/Stratford region.
🔥 Big chance today!
🐎 Pick #5: Raintown – 8:30 Wolverhampton
🏆 Recent form: A 5‑year‑old grey gelding who has produced wins and good form under the care of trainer J S Moore. Sky Sports+1
📍 Course record: While not having a standout Wolverhampton win yet (📈 No course form yet, but looks progressive!), his overall form gives confidence he can deliver.
👨🏫 Trainer form: J S Moore is showing consistent training output — good platform for a strong performance today. Sporting Life
🔥 Big chance today!
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