Today's Racing Ratings & Tips — Saturday 8 August

12:55 pmHorses

LADBROKES BIG BETS COPY NOW HANDICAP · 1500m · 3YO+ BM70

SOFT7 · OCAST

CELTICS and STAY SILENT stand out as the two to beat with their strong recent form and ideal conditions.

11. CELTICSTop selection today

Barrier 5 · L Neindorf · 59.5kg · Midfield

Terrific recent efforts in soft going; shapes as a major player with winning claims.

Solid Place RateLikes the Track ConditionGood Barrier

Rating

4. STAY SILENTStrong each-way chance

Barrier 10 · J Johnstone · 61.5kg · Leader

Recent winner who can lead or sit handy; in great form and ready to strike again.

Won last startGoes the DistanceLikes the Track ConditionWide Barrier

Rating

6. BOTANICAL BOYWatch for a bold run

Barrier 2 · J Mott · 60.5kg · Midfield

Highly rated despite the weight; strips fitter and loves the conditions.

Solid Place RateGood Barrier

Rating

13. ZEBRA FINCHInclude in exotics

Barrier 6 · Not Notified · 59kg · On pace

Emergency but flying and loves the sting out of the ground; very fit.

Won last startGood Barrier

Rating

12. I'VE BEAN TRYIN'Value at odds

Barrier 8 · J McNeil · 59.5kg · Gets back

Freshened up with wet-track form; could give cheek in a big field.

Rating

⚡ Speed map⌄

LEAD

4. STAY SILENT8. STONECOAT1. LE FERRARI

PACE

10. RASP3. SLANE5. PRINCEOFNOTTINGHAM14. JEWEL BAY15. GEORGIE GET MAD13. ZEBRA FINCH

MID

6. BOTANICAL BOY11. CELTICS2. ORIENTAL SMOKE7. EMMADELLA9. ZOURAIN

BACK

16. NICAJON12. I'VE BEAN TRYIN'

Early-speed projection. Our rated runners are highlighted.