Ascot Race Tips

Ascot Race Tips

Michael Kruse
28 November 2025
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Looking for expert Ascot race tips? You’re in the right place. Below you’ll find our best bets, updated track conditions, and smart betting strategies for November 29, 2026 – Winterbottom Stakes Day

Track Condition: Good 4 | Rail: +8m Entire | Weather:


Best Bets
4 Selections

BEST BET
RACE 9 • 7:59 PM (AWST)
#1 OVERPASS
Course specialist, having won the Winterbottom twice before (2023 & 2024) and The Quokka twice. He thrives in Perth. Maps well.
Odds
$2.70
NEXT BEST
RACE 8 • 7:18 PM
#1 BONJOY
Odds
$2.60

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FAQs About Ascot Races

What time do the Ascot races start today? The first race (Race 1) at Ascot for the Winterbottom Stakes meeting is generally around 1:59 PM (AWST), with the feature Race 9 (Winterbottom) at 8:00 PM (AWST). Times are based on the full 10-race program.

What is the Winterbottom Stakes? The Winterbottom Stakes (Race 9) is Western Australia’s premier Group 1 sprint race, run over 1200m for a massive prize purse of $1.5 million AUD.

What is the key to betting on Ascot races?

  • Track Profile: Ascot is a challenging course with a long run home. Horses that can settle and save energy for a strong final sprint often do well.
  • Rail Out: The rail is out +8m for this meeting, which often favours horses racing on or close to the speed, especially in shorter races.
Author Michael Kruse

Michael founded KRUZEY after 15+ years betting on Australian racing - most of it learning expensive lessons the hard way. He's obsessive about form analysis and has a soft spot for finding value in the quaddie markets everyone else ignores. At KRUZEY, Michael covers racing tips, bookmaker reviews, and anything involving crunching numbers to find an edge. He's up before dawn most race days studying the fields, and reckons a well-constructed quaddie is one of life's simple pleasures. Connect on LinkedIn Email Contact