Tips Summary
Please Note: Prices quoted in table below were correct at time of each writer/tipster's column being published on Betting.Betfair.
| Race | Tipster | Tip | Odds |
| Newbury 13:02 | Katie Midwinter | Azure Angel E/W | 40/141.00 |
| Ayr 13:20 | James Mackie | McMurray | 11/43.75 |
| Newbury 13:37 | Katie Midwinter | Roaring Legend E/W | 6/17.00 |
| Newbury 14:12 | Alan Dudman | Arapaho Gold | 6/52.20 |
| Ayr 14:30 | Alan Dudman | Jungle Drums E/W | 16/117.00 |
| Newbury 14:47 | Timeform | Boyfriend | 9/25.50 |
| Ayr 15:05 | Katie Midwinter | Ruby Moon | 5/16.00 |
| Ayr 15:40 | Timeform | Binhareer | 7/24.50 |
Saturday Horse Racing Tips and Insight
Newbury, 13:02 - Katie Midwinter: Angel can star at a big price
At a big price, outsider of the field Azure Angel is one to note in the Group Three Newbury opener this Saturday. She's eased in grade from her two latest outings, and was only a length behind Redorange when just beaten for fourth by Starlust in a fifth-placed finish in a York Listed contest in July.
If able to replicate the level of her effort on the Knavesmire, in a run that was worth upgrading considering things didn't fall favourably for her in the closing stages, the six-year-old mare could fare better than her price suggests for Ed Bethell. She certainly shouldn't be discounted having shown she can compete with the main contenders already this season.
Back Azure Angel E/W in 13:02 Newbury
Ayr, 13:20 - James Mackie: Ahead of the handicapper?
The opening Class 2 mile handicap at Ayr on Saturday sees a few well handicapped horses but I think the one with the most in hand is the favourite McMurray for trainer George Boughey.
This gelding really kicked into stride in the latter part of the 2025 flat season, managing to land the first win of his career at Ffos Las in August over 7.5f, and he has not looked back since.
Seen just once this season at Chester's May meeting, he made it four wins on the spin for connections when showing a good attitude to get up close home in a strong handicap off a mark of 89.
He has not been seen since that run and has undergone a gelding operation. Only being raised 4lbs for that win at Chester, showing on his previous starts he handles cut in the ground, and racing off a mark of 93 on Saturday afternoon leaves him ahead of the handicapper.
If he is fit and well, he should go very close in this event.
Back McMurray in 13:20 Ayr
Newbury, 13:37 - Katie Midwinter: Legend can Roar to victory
Likeable gelding Roaring Legend ran a brilliant race in defeat when narrowly denied by Valedictory at odds of 80/181.00 at the July Festival during the summer. He's 2lb higher rated here but should be capable of putting in another competitive effort, dangerous to underestimate.
The six-year-old grey has amassed plenty of valuable experience during his career to date for various yards, and has finished second on three occasions this year since rejoining Olly Murphy. He could return to the winners' enclosure by recording an eighth win, holding solid claims under Colin Keane in this staying contest.
Back Roaring Legend E/W 4 places in 13:37 Newbury
Newbury, 14:12 - Alan Dudman: Arapaho can strike Gold in Mill Reef
Jolivette looks a poor price, and against 6/52.20 on Arapaho Gold, you could argue his place in the market would be understandable at 4/51.80.
Dods talking about the apple of his eye said: "The likes of Dakota Gold, Commanche Falls, Mabs Cross and Mecca's Angel were slow burners who hit the heights at three and upwards, so as a juvenile he's probably the best.
"Northern Ticker was a good two-year-old and years ago we had Dubawi Gold, but he wouldn't be in the same class as this horse."
Backing him at 6/52.20 while unoriginal might be boosted here with the option of either playing a forecast, which is not really my thing, or the three places with Adaay Of Scarlett.
This race looks less daunting for Arapaho Gold's owners, one a pork pie magnate (words I have never typed in my life), than the speech to give for winning the Gimcrack.
Back Arapaho Gold in 14:12 Newbury
Ayr, 14:30 - Alan Dudman: Jungle Drums to call the tune
Jungle Drums for Jamie Osborne is a seriously well treated horse. He was a sharp juvenile when trained by Karl Burke, and he made all the running in soft to win at York at the end of a busy campaign. Jungle Drums impressed too at Redcar in 2024.
A spell out in Meydan clearly didn't work and 2025 was mostly a struggle from a mark of 97 before popping up at the defunct Chelmsford.
Considering his one-time rating of 97, the 89 for Saturday has cut him some slack and with form in soft, our first leg gives us six places to play with for the double.
At Goodwood last time he was ahead of Rapper's Delight, and while a messy race with the field split into three groups, Jungle Drums had to race on his own for the whole way on the rail.
Back Jungle Drums, E/W 6 Places, in 14:30 Ayr
Newbury, 14:47 - Timeform: Boyfriend fancied to step up
Boyfriend wasn't beaten too far in the Spring Cup over a mile at this course on his return and he became yet another winner out of that race when scoring at Sandown in May.
He is worth crediting for his consistency since, too, finishing placed all three starts since, and that form has a strong look to it.
Boyfriend was beaten just a neck in a competitive handicap at Glorious Goodwood two starts ago, the third having franked that form since, and he was arguably unlucky not to resume winning ways in a messy race at Salisbury last time.
He met trouble on more than one occasion, repeatedly denied a run and getting the gaps when it was too late. He remains on a competitive mark and, with this return to further not expected to be a problem, he remains one to be interested in.
Back Boyfriend in the 14:47 Newbury
Ayr, 15:05 - Katie Midwinter: Ruby Moon set to shine
Catching The Moon won this race 12 months ago for the same connections as Ruby Moon, and the team could strike once again with this No Nay Never filly who could improve on her run in the Lowther Stakes when last seen.
She had previously finished a creditable fourth to the hugely talented Senorita Bonita in a Newmarket Group Two, following on from a debut win at Carlisle, and remains open to further improvement in only her fourth start.
A well-bred filly out of Ruby Shield, a daughter of Ruby Tuesday, a half-sister to a number of black-type achievers who also produced Midnight Mile, Ruby Moon is entitled to keep on progressing and could be worth keeping onside for a proven team in this contest.
Back Ruby Moon in 15:05 Ayr
Ayr, 15:40 - Timeform: Eye-catcher the one to back
Binhareer developed into a smart handicapper last year, winning a competitive event at York on his final start of the season, and he very much caught the eye on his reappearance over the same course and distance.
He did well to finish as close as he did on that occasion, racing away from the main action before finishing his race really well, and he hasn't been seen to best effect in both of his starts since.
Things didn't pan out ideally in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot after and found the emphasis too much on speed in the Hackwood Stakes at Newbury last time on the firmest ground he's encountered.
The return to a big-field handicap which is likely to be run at a true gallop will suit him much better as will the return to ground with some more ease in it.
Back Binhareer in the 15:40 Ayr