Steve Jones' Saturday Horseracing Tips: Four Each-Way Picks for Ascot and Haydock
Our expert tipster Steve Jones has identified four promising each-way selections for Saturday's racing action, featuring cards at Ascot and Haydock. His recommendations include a tip for the track's feature race, the Grand National Trial, providing valuable insights for punters looking to maximise their returns.
Invincible Nao: A Strong Contender in the Betfair Swinley Chase
In the Betfair Swinley Chase at Ascot (3.00), INVINCIBLE NAO emerges as a compelling choice. Jockey Caoilin Quinn partners with this robust stayer, trained by Gary and Josh Moore, in a race expected to be run at a strong pace over 3 miles. This scenario should perfectly suit Invincible Nao, who demonstrated solid form with a third-place finish behind the prolific Aworkinprogress in the Surrey National at Lingfield last month.
His performance in that race was particularly impressive, showing excellent stamina and racecraft. The return to 3 miles poses no concerns, and with the hood removed today—a change that has historically sparked improvement, as his record of three wins from six starts with headgear suggests—he is poised for a strong showing. Steve Jones advises a 1-point each-way bet at 12-1, noting that several bookmakers are paying out on four places.
Loup de Maulde: A Chance Worth Taking After a Long Break
At Ascot (4.10), LOUP DE MAULDE is worth considering despite not having raced for nearly two years. This chaser has a history of performing well after breaks and was showing progressive form before his absence. His hurdles form is equally commendable, and as a strong stayer with a proven record in testing ground conditions, he could surprise many.
Jones recommends a 1-point each-way bet at 20-1, with Sky Bet extending payouts to six places, offering enhanced value for punters.
Monbeg Genius: Primed for the Grand National Trial at Haydock
In the William Hill Half A Mill Grand National Trial at Haydock (3.15), MONBEG GENIUS, trained by Jonjo and AJ O'Neill, is tipped to excel in this stamina test. His fifth-place finish in the Welsh Grand National at Chepstow over Christmas was commendable, especially given the ground was quicker than ideal. Today's conditions should be more favourable, and he remains nicely handicapped based on his victory at Uttoxeter from last year.
A 1-point each-way bet at 12-1 is suggested, with multiple bookmakers offering four places.
Red Dirt Road: Unexplored Potential Over 3 Miles
RED DIRT ROAD in the 3.50 race at Haydock showed promise on his belated return at Sandown a couple of weeks ago, despite being run on desperate ground. He was not pushed hard once out of contention, indicating potential for better performances. With limited exposure over this 3-mile distance and his first run of the season now behind him, expectations are high for a longer-lasting effort.
Jones advises a 1-point each-way bet at 12-1, with many firms paying out on five places.
These selections from Steve Jones provide a strategic approach to Saturday's racing, combining each-way value with careful analysis of form, conditions, and bookmaker offers. Punters should consider these tips as part of a balanced betting strategy.
