Ascot Racing Tips for Saturday, January 17th 2026

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

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. (15:54) Magic Millions Plate (1000m)

#6 - Daryte

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Daryte is on debut for the Andrews stable, and getting William Pike in the saddle is always a good betting guide.

The two-year-old filly by Portland Sky won a trial at Belmont to prepare for her debut, and it’s good to see Pike stick with her.

We expect money to come for her on race day.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (16:29) Celebration of Life Day BM84 (1500m)

#2 - Without Reg

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Without Reg owns two wins from his last three starts, including a quality win at Pinjarra last time out.

The seven-year-old son of War Chant is a 10-time winner overall, so he has class on his side, and the small field suits.

Look for him to settle handy and kick strongly.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (17:09) MCA Polytrack BM72 (1800m)

#6 - Our Paladin Al

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A model of consistency is Our Paladin Al, who scored at Ascot two starts back before placing last time out at Ascot.

The four-year-old son of A Lot has yet to finish worse than third at the track and getting the inside draw with 3kg off his back is ideal.

It’s not an easy field, but he has a bright future.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 4. (17:50) Swan Draught Plate (1200m)

#1 - Playin’it Sweet

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Adam Durrant lines up Playin’it Sweet, who owns five wins and four placings from nine career starts.

The three-year-old filly by Playing God won two back at Ascot before placing last time out, and getting weight off her back is a bonus.

We expect strong money to come for her on race day.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 5. (18:29) Tabtouch Westspeed Platinum (1400m)

#5 - Desert Dancing

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The five-year-old mare has yet to win at Ascot in three attempts, but she has been close with two placings.

She started this prep with back-to-back placings before running fourth last start, and it’s good enough form for this level of racing.

Look for each-way odds on race day.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (19:00) Bisley Workwear BM66 (1200m)

#3 - Fancy Red

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Fancy Red is fresh up after showing good success last preparation, including five wins and four placings from 10 starts.

The four-year-old mare by Sessions has yet to race at Ascot, but it’s a track she should enjoy, and having Pike in the saddle helps.

If she gets luck from the draw, she should go close.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 7. (19:30) Drummond Golf BM66 (1500m)

#6 - Decision Maker

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Decision Maker runs well fresh up with two placings from three attempts, and he could hit the ground running this time in.

The Parnham-trained son of Playing God is a two-time winner overall, and although yet to race at Ascot, this isn’t an overly strong field.

Look for value odds on race day.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (20:00) Reliable Asset Maintenance 1MW (1800m)

#3 - Forever Dreaming

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Forever Dreaming is back to her best after scoring a win at Bunbury before placing last time out.

The seven-year-old daughter of Snippetson is only a one-time winner at Ascot, but she also owns 11 placings.

We’re happy to include her in picks at the price.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 9. (20:30) Peters Investments 1MW (1000m)

#8 - Justabittapress

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Justabittapress ran well for second at Bunbury last time out, and he won his only start at Ascot.

The five-year-old son of Press Statement is never too far away from the mark, and the consistent runner has plenty of upside.

Punters should get each-way odds on race day.

Stake: 1 Unit

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl Curnow was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

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