Free horse racing tips for Saturday, October 18, at Ascot, Catterick and Wolverhampton

The Punt nap

Never So Brave (3.25 Ascot)

Andrew Balding's four-year-old has a terrific course record and the form of his Group 1 win at York last time has worked out well. Return to a mile is no issue either.
Matt Rennie

Never So Brave15:25 Ascot

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Jky: Oisin Murphy Tnr: Andrew Balding

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Handicappers' nap

Looks Fantastic (8.00 Wolverhampton)

Ran his best race on reappearance at Southwell in March and made an encouraging first start for Mick Appleby when fifth in a stronger race returned to the all-weather in August. Nicely treated on a couple of other efforts and looks set to go well.
Paul Curtis

Looks Fantastic20:00 Wolverhampton (A.W)

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Jky: Mason Paetel (5lb)Tnr: Michael Appleby

Eyecatcher

Catalyse (12:50 Catterick)

Richard Fahey's gelding can be excused his latest run on soft ground and was previously locked up with nowhere to go at Haydock. He's dropped to a handy mark and can get back on the scoresheet.
Richard Russell

Catalyse12:50 Catterick

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Jky: Oisin Orr Tnr: Richard Fahey

Speed figures

Ebt's Guard (4.40 Ascot)

This year's Shergar Cup winner has put in some great speed figures over course and distance this season and can continue his good form at Ascot.
George Bonds

Ebt's Guard16:40 Ascot

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Jky: Lewis Edmunds Tnr: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Newmarket nap

Bobby Bennu (4.40 Ascot)

May have been unlucky when fifth here last time and has a decent draw (13) for Roger Varian and Ray Dawson.
David Milnes

Bobby Bennu16:40 Ascot

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Jky: Ray Dawson Tnr: Roger Varian

Dark horse

Art Power (2.05 Ascot)

Won the race in 2023 and comes into it this year in top form after his impressive win at the Curragh last time.
Sam Hardy

Art Power14:05 Ascot

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Jky: David Allan Tnr: Tim Easterby

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