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Ascot Racing Tips for January 30 - Natural Gem to shine against easier company today

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Last updated: 29 Jan 2025
Steve Bennett 29 Jan 2025
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  • Quagmire to win Race 2, third-up with Clint Johnston-Porter in the saddle.
  • Natural Gem the best of the day in Race 5, down in grade with Brad Parnham to ride.
  • Golden Dore to win Race 7, well drawn and in great form this preparation.
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Ascot Racing

Ascot racing takes place on Thursday, January 30, with a 7-race program set down for Ascot racetrack.
  • Race 2: No.3  Quagmire
  • Race 5: No.7  Natural Gem
  • Race 7: No.1  Golden Dore

We have the best bets picked from across the meeting with a Best Bet and other value selections for  Ascot racetrack.

Race 2: No.3  Quagmire


The Simon Miller-trained Quagmire has his third race start today and looks set for further improvement in this event.

Last start, the Long Leaf gelding came off an unplaced debut run when he beat all but one home in a No Metro Win event, here over 1400m.

Clint Johnston-Porter had the reins that day and in tough company, he did well to claim the silver medal carrying 3kgs more than his first-up start.

Back to maiden company here, Johnston-Porter sticks with him as he also drops 3kgs for this assignment where from gate six, he maps to drop back and follow them all to the first turn.

The step-up to the mile looks ideal for him at this stage and fitter for two runs now, he should be finishing strongly again and give this contest a real shake.


Race 5: No.7  Natural Gem


Neville Parnham saddles-up Natural Gem here who is third-up and meeting easier competition today has claims to suggest a possible victory in this event.

Last start, he finished mid-field in a Class 1 Hcp, here over 1100m after being trapped wide throughout with Brad Parnham sporting the silks.

Never on the track, he was in ‘overtime’ mode for most of the journey and finished accordingly.

He gets all the favours today as he jumps from gate one and maps to settle on the fence, just behind the early speed.

(Brad) Parnham remains aboard for this contest and already a winner when third-up, he looks right in the mix and set to bounce back today.


Race 7: No.1  Golden Dore


The Dave Hopperton-trained galloper has found the podium five times from his six career starts and nicely placed here, looks set to add another notch to that record in this event.

Last start, the Denman gelding came off a big Class 2 victory at Albany when he stepped up to Class 3 company and jumping from gate 10 (of 11), took home third prize in the 1200m Hcp on this track.

That was Brayden Gaerth’s second ride on the gelding and his second third-place finish.

The four-year-old draws much better here in gate four where he maps to settle a lot closer to the speed, better than mid-field near the fence.

Gaerth has the reins again and stepping up to the 1400m today looks ideal at this stage in the gelding’s campaign.

With a 2kg claim here, a trouble-free run should see him hard to hold out in this contest.


Verdict

Our best bets for Ascot:
Best Bet1: Quagmire Race 2 Winner @7/5 at dabble - 2 Units
Best Bet2: Natural Gem Race 5 Winner (Best Bet) @5/1 at Elitebet - 5 Units
Best Bet3: Golden Dore Race 7 Winner @14/5 at dabble - 2 Units
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