The Punt nap
Alexei (3.10 Ascot)
Ran well when second in the Welsh Champion Hurdle on his reappearance, doing well to come from much further back than the winner and third. He looks well treated off the same mark and should show the benefit of that recent run this time.
Harry Wilson
Jky: Brendan Powell Tnr: Joe Tizzard
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Handicappers’ nap
Moveit Like Minnie (3.10 Ascot)
Has solid course-and-distance form and, with James Turner taking 5lb off, he has a 9lb pull for being beaten less than three lengths by the reopposing Washington at Chepstow.
Steve Mason
Jky: James Turner (5lb)Tnr: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies
Eyecatcher
Arch Empire (1.35 Down Royal)
Gordon Elliott’s gelding has had excuses on his last two starts (up in class, trip stretched him) but he’d looked a promising type for handicaps the time before, and today’s conditions should suit.
Steffan Edwards
Jky: Jack Kennedy Tnr: Gordon Elliott
Speed figures
Liberty Lane (3.25 Newmarket)
Good speed figure clocked when a close fourth in a Group 3 last time. Drops down in grade and looks the one to beat.
Liam Watson
Jky: Shane Gray Tnr: K R Burke
Dark horse
Bolster (3.25 Newmarket)
Successful in this race last year and has led a solid campaign this year without looking like winning. Forecast rain will help his chance and he should be capable of bagging the stands’ rail from his high draw.
Thomas Taylor
Jky: Pierre-Louis Jamin Tnr: K R Burke
West Country
Alexei (3.10 Ascot)
Should step forward from his promising reappearance. Proven on this ground.
James Stevens
Jky: Brendan Powell Tnr: Joe Tizzard
Signposts: punting pointers for Saturday’s racing
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Published on 31 October 2025inToday’s Top Tips
Last updated 19:18, 31 October 2025
