On a day brimming with high-quality flat action, Saturday’s card at Ascot is undoubtedly among the most appealing for punters and racing fans alike. The feature event of the afternoon, the Moët & Chandon International Handicap over seven furlongs, is steeped in tradition and notoriously challenging to solve. Read on to find the best tips and predictions in addition to the latest betting offers for the International Handicap on Saturday July 26 at Ascot (3:00).
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Horse Racing betting tips: International Handicap tips
Can Class Prevail in Ascot’s Competitive Handicap Puzzle?
- Akkadian Thunder has finished in the top two on three of his last five turf starts over seven furlongs.
- He was beaten only by Never So Brave, a subsequent Group 2 winner, in the Buckingham Palace Stakes.
- His trainer David O’Meara has saddled 10 winners from 55 runners over the past two weeks.
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Reasoning Port Of Spain keeps stepping forward, translating Curragh learnings into a Punchestown mile victory with a cleaner mid-race rhythm. In a tactical five-runner Beresford, a stalking trip can tip the balance. With strong stable form and a setup to suit, he looks ready to overturn earlier placings at the Curragh.
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With a maximum field lining up, representing some of the country’s most established yards and seasoned jockeys, expect a race run at a relentless gallop and tactical positioning to play a key role.
The atmosphere at Ascot is always charged when big-field handicaps take centre stage, and this year’s renewal looks particularly deep. Several runners come into the contest off the back of notable efforts in races at the Royal Meeting, a reliable barometer for form in this race. The likes of Aalto, Billyjoh, and Northern Express all arrive having shaped well recently, while Fresh—a familiar face at this venue—looks to revive his past glories. Horses drawn across the track add an extra layer of uncertainty, and with many handicappers closely matched on official figures, the margins are likely to be fine.
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Tactical versatility, ability to cope with hustle and bustle, and stamina to see out a strong-run seven furlongs are the hallmarks needed here. Several contenders meet those requirements on paper, but one horse seems primed to take full advantage of his current mark and recent progression.
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Best Bet for International Handicap at Ascot 3:00: Akkadian Thunder to win
Here at BettingTips4You, we take a minimalist approach to tipping—prioritising quality over quantity. Rather than offering a menu of options, we pinpoint one standout selection per race to maximise clarity and measure performance accurately. For today’s marquee race at Ascot, our chosen play is Akkadian Thunder.
This five-year-old chestnut gelding brings an appealing mix of consistency, track experience and untapped potential at this level. A line can be confidently drawn through his most recent run in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket, where circumstances conspired against him. Prior to that, however, his second-place finish in the 27-runner Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot reads extremely well. He was the only horse to get close to the eventual winner Never So Brave, who subsequently went on to claim a Group 2, franked the form in emphatic style.
What makes Akkadian Thunder particularly interesting is his profile in big fields and his comfort with a strong pace—both vital traits in today’s test. Earlier this summer, he comfortably beat Billyjoh at Doncaster, showing that he’s more than capable when positioned correctly in running. Daniel Tudhope, who rides again today, has a 21% strike rate over the past fortnight and knows the horse well, having been on board for previous victories.
His current mark of 99 is the same as when he finished runner-up at Royal Ascot, and considering the strength of that form, he looks well-treated. The David O’Meara yard is also enjoying a rich vein of form, producing 10 winners from 55 runners over the last two weeks, further bolstering confidence in this pick. With no concerns over ground, trip or draw, Akkadian Thunder ticks enough boxes to suggest he can capture the valuable prize on offer.
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