Date Posted: October 17, 2026
Last time out, our nap City Captain was beaten. On to today.
Here are today's Twister Tipster IQ selections, built from our IQ ratings and checked against my own reading of the form.
🏇 NAP: Gavriel (5/1)
4:35 Ascot, Balmoral Handicap Stakes (sponsored By Qatar Racing)
Stake: 1 pt each way
Each way terms: 1/5 odds, 5 places with Star Sports.
Extra places: Midnite are paying 6 places (1/5) at 9/2.
Gavriel is our top-rated runner in this handicap flat, with an IQ rating of 72 and a 19% IQ chance (confidence: High). He has won at this course before, and has won over this trip before, and was a beaten favourite last time, so is well regarded, and ran just 21 days ago, so fitness isn't a worry. Best price 5/1 with Star Sports at the time of writing.
🏇 NEXT BEST: Lucky Sevens (13/2)
5:25 Stratford, Annual Membership For Christmas Female Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Race (Female Professional Jockeys And Amateur Riders' Race)
Stake: 1 pt win
Lucky Sevens is our top-rated runner in this handicap hurdle, with an IQ rating of 71 and a 48% IQ chance (confidence: High). He has already won over this course and distance, and ran just 13 days ago, so fitness isn't a worry, and has won at this distance. Best price 13/2 with Bet365 at the time of writing.
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