The Darren McAuliffe trained Gatting had absolutely no luck in the Northam Cup last start and can atone in the seventh race at Ascot on Saturday.

An eye catcher first up in the Northerly Stakes, Gatting was sent out the warm favourite in the Northam Cup, only to have no luck under Autier.

Was still only beaten less than 2L behind Material Man and now appears set to peak racing third up.

Yet to win over this trip, but has placed in both prior attempts and the engagement of Pike is a decent push for his chances.

When assessing Timeform weight adjusted ratings he is clearly the one to beat and should receive all the favours from the draw.

As much as $2.70 is being bet about his chances which appears luxurious odds, as we have him marked odds-on.

Gatting has placed in seven of nine attempts at Ascot and expect him to be very hard to beat.

The Lindsey Smith trained Trap For Fools is simply airborne at present and no reason to think he can't win again on Saturday.

Due to contest the fourth event, Trap For Fools has won four of his last five starts and comes into this off a new career peak last weekend.

He will make his own luck out in front and with the aid of the claim he is well placed.

Do respect the Adam Durrant trained Final Salute however he is well found in the market and more than happy to side with Trap For Fools.

Best From The West

BET OF THE DAY (1): Race 7 #4 Gatting @ $2.70

BET OF THE DAY (2): Race 4 #2 Trap For Fools @ $5.00