Hi Reader

Ascot goes ahead no problem this morning however there is a second course inspection for Haydock at 10am.

We will head to Ascot guaranteed good racing this Saturday afternoon.

A good turnout of fifteen runners for the middle distance handicap hurdle which is the third race on today's card.

Big Saturday Race Preview And Tips

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Following the result of the race, there are made availble to the public. Too late to back the winner or change the result at that time!

Ok, let's crack on with today's preview and tips.

Olly Murphy can strike at Ascot today

Good to see all of fifteen runners declared to run in the Betfair Exchange Handicap Hurdle at Ascot.

Act of Authority handles soft ground and will enjoy the stiff finish at Ascot. He ran recently at Windsor which would have been on the sharp side for this horse. Nevertheless, he ran a good race to finish fourth behind Listentoyourheart. He is five pounds better off against Listentoyourheart on a more favourable track and softer ground.

Olly Murphy said recently that he will go for the Martin Pipe Handicap hurdle at Cheltenham next month in which he finished runner up last year. I think they should go and try win this race which is much easier than trying to win at Cheltenham with this now eight-year-old.

Listentoyourheart won well at Windsor and could defy the handicapper if there is further improvement in the locker.

Ascot 2:25

1 point each way Act of Authority 6/1 Skybet, 5 places else 13/2 generally, 4 places.

Best of Luck,

Nicky

Past Results

2025 showed a loss of -53.28 points. There was 1 winner & 20 placed from a total of 72 tips.

2024 showed a profit of +19.55 points won. There was 10 winners & 18 placed from a total of 80 tips.

Big Saturday Races Past Results

A full listing of all our Big Saturday Feature Race selections and results can be found by clicking the button below.

Usually, there are two selections in the big field handicaps.

Latest Big Saturday Race Winner was Saddadd at 4/1

2026 running total -6.00 or -£120 to £10 ew stakes.​

2025 total -50.28 points or -£1006 to £10 ew stakes.​

2024 total +19.55 points profit or +£391 to £10 ew stakes.​

Since the Big Saturday Race Preview column began in 2014 the service is showing profits of +111 points

or £2,220 to £10 each way stakes.