Saturday, 3 October 2026 Racing Preview: Ascot, Fontwell +4 more

Today's UK and Ireland cards cover 6 courses: Ascot, Fontwell, Gowran Park, Newmarket, Redcar, Southwell (AW). Browse the full UK racing tips hub or jump straight into Race Builder for AI shortlists on every runner.

Race Builder of the Day: 1:35 Newmarket — Blue Bolt (win) in the Betmgm Sun Chariot 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:

- 1:15 Ascot — Betmgm British Ebf October Stakes (Listed Race) (12 runners)

- 1:20 Gowran Park — Gowran Park Hurdle (Listed) (6 runners)

- 1:35 Newmarket — Betmgm Sun Chariot Stakes (Group 1) (7 runners)

- 1:50 Ascot — Betmgm Rous Stakes (Listed Race) (11 runners)

- 2:25 Ascot — Betmgm Cumberland Lodge Stakes (Group 3) (6 runners)

- 3:00 Ascot — John Guest Racing Bengough Stakes (Group 3) (12 runners)

- 3:20 Redcar — William Hill Two Year Old Trophy (Listed Race) (13 runners)

- 3:35 Ascot — Betmgm Challenge Cup (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) (18 runners)

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