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The Racing Analyst

October 17, 2026

Today's Tips

Professional tipster Ben Merritt gives his thoughts on today's racing...

3.20 Ascot - GSTAAD 3/1 (NAP)

The only horse that has prevented GSTAAD from being a generational great is BOW ECHO, who may well have been himself had injury not cut his career short. Best form in the race, best horse in it too.

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4.35 Ascot SCOVILLE 4/1 (Next Best)

SCOVILLE done remarkably well to win at Doncaster last time out and a replication of that here will see him tough to beat. He’s drawn high, but on quick ground that should be the perfect place to be. I want to back BULLET POINT too, who has always been thought of as a group horse. He’s been unlucky of late and has a very good record at Ascot.

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