Ascot Racing Tips for Saturday, April 18th 2026

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.

Race 1. (13:19) Tabtouch Westspeed Platinum (1200m)

#4 – Rainline

Rainline has solid fresh up form, including three placings from four starts, so she could make a winning return.

The four-year-old mare by Rommel owns two wins and five placings overall and getting the inside draw with weight off her back helps.

We expect money to come for her close to start time.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (13:53) Share Bets with Tabtouch Bet Loop (1000m)

#5 – Door Buster

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Door Buster has made a good start to her career with a win and a placing, and it won’t take her long to win another race.

The three-year-old filly won at Northam on debut before placing at Belmont, which are good form guides for this race.

Getting in with 54kg makes her tough to hold out.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (14:29) Quayclean 1MW (1400m)

#5 – Westbound

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Boasting two wins and two placings from four starts is Westbound, who wasn’t far away from the prize last time out.

The three-year-old son of Toronado got back in the run before finishing off stylishly, and settling closer could do his chances some good.

Barrier four with Tommy Berry riding adds to his appeal.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 4. (15:06) MC Polytrack BM66 (1800m)

#4 – Holler Nuff

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Gunning for three consecutive wins is Holler Nuff, who scored his last two at Ascot.

The three-year-old son of Justify looks to have a bright career, and rising to 1800m should be right up his alley.

He paid $1.70 when scoring last start, so punters should expect odds on the shorter side.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 5. (15:46) Singapore Pools Trophy BM72 (1600m)

#7 – King Hit

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King Hit comes off three consecutive wins at Ascot, and we’re backing him to make it four on the bounce.

The four-year-old son of Magna Grecia owns six wins from 20 starts, so the winning strike rate is where it needs to be.

He should give punters a good sight once again.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (16:24) Swan Draught 1MW (1000m)

#4 – Kings Court

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Kings Court has two wins from his last three starts, so he’s one of the form runners in the field.

The three-year-old son of Time to Reign is a three-time winner over the distance, and sticking to 1000m is right up his alley.

3kg comes off his back, adding to his appeal.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 7. (17:00) Lawn Pride Australia Karrakatta Plate (1200m)

#1 – Beatty @ $5.50

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Beatty gets all favours off the inside draw, which is why we’re favouring him instead of Aurum Belle.

The two-year-old colt has yet to be defeated from three starts, and we like the way he fought bravely to win last time out.

Having William Pike in the saddle only adds to his chances of winning.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 8. (17:45) The Quokka (1200m) - GROUP 1

Read our full The Quokka preview here - including best bets, trifecta and first four picks!

Race 9. (18:25) The Drummond Golf Joey (1200m)

#12 – Cessation @ $3.60

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Cessation is nearing another win after three consecutive placings, and she doesn’t need to improve much to win.

The five-year-old mare by Sessions owns three wins and seven placings at Ascot, and her record over the distance is impressive.

Barrier nine makes it tricky, but natural talent takes her close.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 10. (19:05) Schweppes BM66 (1200m)

#3 – Snippy Which

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Snippy Which is already a two-time winner this preparation, including a win at Belmont last time out.

The five-year-old son of Snippetson is only a one-time winner at Ascot, but he’s an eight-time winner overall.

We expect him to run well in an even field.

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.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.