Ascot afternoon racing tips: Best bets for Friday, September 8

We begin with some info on our selected horses, then you can get a full list of all the tips from Ascot at the bottom of the page.

Good luck and please gamble responsibly.

(Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's first publication)

13:50 (Ascot) Give It Up

Richard Spencer appears to have his string in good heart at present and can add to his tally with Give It Up in the Events At Ascot Christmas Parties British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes.

Too free to do himself justice when sixth on his debut, the son of his trainer’s one-time stable star Rajasinghe was at least a little more amenable when outrunning odds of 40-1 when filling the runner-up spot at Newmarket recently.

While no match for the smart looking newcomer Eben Shaddad, Give It Up was nicely clear of the remainder and he is expected to make it third time lucky.

14:25 (Ascot) Kestrel

The presence of Aidan O’Brien’s Kestrel is clearly significant in the Charbonnel Et Walker British EBF Maiden Stakes.

A son of star stallion Justify, the unraced two-year-old is the Ballydoyle handler’s only runner at this two-day meeting, which in itself is notable.

What is perhaps even more intriguing is that in the same race last season O’Brien saddled Paddington, who could finish only fifth but improved hugely to become one of this season’s star performers.

Kestrel may also need this initial experience, but on the other hand he is unlikely to have been sent across the Irish Sea half-cooked and market confidence could prove ominous for his rivals.

16:10 (Ascot) Tafreej

The gelded son of Shamardal opened his account for the current campaign with a ready win at Yarmouth at the end of June, earning him a mark of 90, which makes him the highest-rated runner in this field.

Since then he has run well in defeat in competitive handicaps at Newmarket and York and he is expected to make the most of this slight ease in grade.

17:20 (Ascot) Pastiche

Pastiche finished fourth over 1m at Newmarket in July in a race that didn't go to plan.

This might be run at a truer gallop and with Ryan Moore booked she can retain her unbeaten record over seven furlongs.

Kimnkate has done nothing wrong this season and commands the utmost respect after managing a neck second tackling 7f at Newmarket last month.

It's hard to dismiss Gulmarg who found only a course specialist too strong when runner-up at Kempton last time.

Ascot selections in full:

ASCOT: 1.50 Give It Up, 2.25 Kestrel, 3.00 Seaward, 3.35 Shaladar, 4.10 Tafreej, 4.45 Ouzo, 5.20 Pastiche