Written by Rhea Alison, Sports reporter, covering international sports since 2020.
Horse racing followers head into Saturday’s Ascot meeting with strong interest around Matt Coxall’s latest selections for the May 9, 2026 program in Ascot Racecourse. Coxall has identified Westbound as his Best Bet of the day, while Bartime earns the Value Bet tag in a competitive nine-race card that has already sparked discussion among punters ahead of the weekend meeting. The Ascot fixture matters because several runners are building toward bigger winter campaigns, and strong performances here could shape upcoming form lines across Western Australia racing.
Matt Coxall’s Best Bets At Ascot
Coxall expects Westbound to deliver in Race 5 after consistent recent form. The gelding has shown sharp late speed in previous outings and looks suited to the Ascot track conditions heading into Saturday. Early market support has also pushed confidence around the runner.
Meanwhile, Bartime was labelled the Value Bet in Race 9. The runner has been competitive without winning recently, but the draw and expected race tempo could give connections confidence of an upset finish.
Full Ascot Race Selections
- PR1: Precious God
- PR2: Rock ‘N’ The Jam
- PR3: Shmoov Moova
- PR4: He’s A Machino
- PR5: Westbound
- PR6: Kings Court
- PR7: Nicciana
- PR8: Sixinch Heels
- PR9: Bartime
The atmosphere at Ascot is expected to build through the afternoon as punters look for momentum across the card. Local racing fans often follow Coxall’s selections closely, especially during major Saturday meetings where track patterns and tempo can quickly shift race expectations.