Saturday, 5 September 2026 Racing Preview: Ascot, Haydock +5 more

Today's UK and Ireland cards cover 7 courses: Ascot, Haydock, Kempton (AW), Navan, Newcastle (AW), Stratford, Thirsk. Browse the full UK racing tips hub or jump straight into Race Builder for AI shortlists on every runner.

Race Builder of the Day: 3:40 Haydock — Almeraq (win) in the Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes (Group 1). Confidence band: High. Open Race Builder to compare the full field, or build a structured Racing Multiple around today's card.

Feature races on the card:

- 1:25 Haydock — Betfair Backs Opinions Superior Mile Stakes (Group 3) (9 runners)

- 1:55 Haydock — Betfair Celebrates Bow Echo Ascendant Stakes (Listed Race) (6 runners)

- 2:10 Ascot — TOTE.CO.UK Money Back 2nd Handicap Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) (9 runners)

- 2:50 Kempton (AW) — William Hill September Stakes (Group 3) (7 runners)

- 3:20 Kempton (AW) — William Hill Sirenia Stakes (Group 3) (10 runners)

- 3:40 Haydock — Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes (Group 1) (9 runners)

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