Ascot Races & Results 1 Saturday 15th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Ascot Races & Results Tomform Saturday 15th February 2025

There were 43 Races on Saturday 15th February 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Wincanton, 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Ascot, 8 races at Southwell, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 15th February 2025

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13:15 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (14/1 +0%) Samuel Spade	14 14/1(+0%)	(1) Samuel Spade 14/1, Four-time winner over hurdles for stable who won this race in 2024. Ran better than his finishing position (eighth of 12) in a valuable handicap at Windsor 27 days ago, looking like he'd place at one stage, weakened. Interesting back down in class but does need to prove his stamina for this trip. Step up to 3m on soft seemed to find him out at Windsor last time, still not discredited.
2	12 2nd (12) (9/1 +18%) Blue Hop	9 9/1(+18%)	(12) Blue Hop 9/1, Low-mileage 8-y-o failed to take to fences in 3 starts last season but steadily improved in this sphere, culminating in a decisive victory at Doncaster (24.4f) putting his speed to good use in a race where 6 hurdles were omitted. Not fully exposed and remains of interest over staying trips. Clearcut win at Doncaster (with most of the hurdles omitted) last time, when upped to 3m.
3	2 3rd (2) (17/2 +6%) Thank You Ma'am	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(2) Thank You Ma'am 17/2, Runner up for third time in a row when second at this venue in November and deservedly got off the mark over C&D next time, relishing the emphasis of stamina (made all and jumped well). Will be looking to repeat similar tactics today, but this is a stronger race. 2nd in six of 11 hurdle races but made all in dominant fashion over C&D eight weeks ago.
4	3 4th (3) (6/1 +40%) Jilaijone	6 6/1(+40%)	(3) Jilaijone 6/1, Ended long losing run (including finishing second 7 times) when easy winner at Uttoxeter over 2½ miles when suited by the sound pace and testing conditions. Worth a go at this trip on that evidence but has been raised 8 lb for that performance and has struggled to win off this mark previously. Finally won again latest, by a huge margin at Uttoxeter (2m4f); back up 8lb and new trip.
5th	10 5th (10) (10/1 +29%) Greyval	10 10/1(+29%)	(10) Greyval 10/1, Won twice as a juvenile hurdler but her record of 0-8 in handicaps doesn't tell the whole story, having posted two very creditable placed efforts on her last two starts, latest when second of 10 (Fakenham, 20f) after 11 weeks off, shaping as though well worth a crack at this longer trip. Placed on her last two outings (2m5f/2m4f) and did much her best work late on.
6th	9 6th (9) (33/1 -32%) Striking A Pose	33 33/1(-32%)	(9) Striking A Pose 33/1, Dual hurdles winner at Exeter this time last year, but things haven't gone to plan after fairly positive comeback, pulling up over fences before below-par effort back over the smaller obstacles (23.9f) at Taunton. Mark is slipping and while first-time blinkers may spark a revival, others preferred. Away from Exeter, others bring stronger claims; tried cheekpieces in 2023, blinkers today.
7th	8 7th (8) (16/1 +20%) Molto Bene	16 16/1(+20%)	(8) Molto Bene 16/1, Improved for 8-month break/wind surgery when defeating 16 rivals at Chepstow (19.5f) on reappearance but struggled in stronger race at Cheltenham since before pulling up at Southwell 45 days ago having suffered a breathing issue. Has shaped as though this trip will suit but needs to bounce back. Pulled up (reportedly made a respiratory noise) on latest start; new trip is interesting.
8th	16 8th (16) (28/1 +0%) Ithaka	28 28/1(+0%)	(16) Ithaka 28/1, Dual handicap hurdle winner this winter and far from disgraced in his bid to make it a hat-trick of wins, finishing a creditable third at Market Rasen (23.1f), unsuited by the emphasis on speed and rallied late on. Arrives in excellent heart but has more on his plate in this race. Won twice in December; good third on latest start, making up a lot of late ground.
9th	4 9th (4) (16/1 -78%) Dubrovnik Harry	16 16/1(-78%)	(4) Dubrovnik Harry 16/1, Lightly-raced for an 8-y-o and clearly hasn't been the easiest to train. Highlight in this sphere came in a valuable handicap at Sandown this time last year, finishing a very creditable third of 14. Struggled over fences on sole run this season but very capable back over hurdles if all is well. Third in a valuable race at Sandown (2m7f, good to soft) last February off today's mark.
13	13 \|U\| (13) (50/1 -79%) Jatiluwih	50 50/1(-79%)	(13) Jatiluwih 50/1, Is a long time without a win and has tumbled down the weights as a result, although he hasn't looked like capitalising on his falling mark. Best to look elsewhere. Without a win under rules since 2019; first-time cheekpieces on latest start, well beaten.
10th	5 10th (5) (25/1 -25%) Dans Le Vent	25 25/1(-25%)	(5) Dans Le Vent 25/1, Veteran performer performed with credit on penultimate run at Chepstow (third of 8, 23.6f) before forgivable effort when poorly placed at Windsor last month. Expected to run respectably, although he may find a few too good in this company. Down the weights; close third on penultimate start but he's not the percentage call.
11th	15 11th (15) (20/1 -43%) Boston Boy	20 20/1(-43%)	(15) Boston Boy 20/1, Has shown plenty of temperament (running out twice this season) but took step in right direction (went without usual tongue-tie) when third in a novice at Doncaster (16.6f). Stepped up markedly in trip for handicap debut which could bring out improvement but he'll need a career-best to land this. Twice ran out but plenty of ability; up in trip; could be interesting on handicap debut.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (8/1 +20%) Hardy Fella	8 8/1(+20%)	(7) Hardy Fella 8/1, Inconsistent type but combination of visor/staying trip has seemingly revitalised him, building on creditable front-running effort when second at Wincanton (24.7f) when winning a 7-runner handicap at Market Rasen earlier this month, albeit in a thin race for the grade. Chance if on a going day. Revival on last two starts, winning well at Market Rasen (extended 2m7f) 11 days ago.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (13/2 -86%) Bective Abbey	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(11) Bective Abbey 13/2, £150,000 purchase after sole win in Points and left disappointing stable debut behind when readily landing a maiden hurdle at Warwick last April. Unexposed and open to plenty of improvement tackling longer trip on handicap debut. Point and 2m3f maiden winner; needs to settle but very much one to note on handicap debut.
17	17 \|PU\| (17) (16/1 +20%) Golden Cosmos	16 16/1(+20%)	(17) Golden Cosmos 16/1, Left disappointing reappearance well behind (following 22 months off) when back to form at Doncaster finishing a respectable third (behind Blue Hop) in a 17-runner handicap hurdle and shaping as if he retains all of his ability, although tough ask to break his maiden pitched into a stronger race. 0-17 but an always-prominent third of 17 to Blue Hop at Doncaster (3m) three weeks ago.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (17/2 +66%) Bertie B	8.5 17/2(+66%)	(6) Bertie B 17/2, Straightforward sort ran a career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) in December and he's better judged on that effort having been unsuited by a falsely run race when down the field at Kelso last time. This race should play more to his strengths. Each-way chance. Won penultimate start; latest shows he needs to resume improvement; 7lb claimer enlisted.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (50/1 -52%) Pinnacle Peak	50 50/1(-52%)	(14) Pinnacle Peak 50/1, Productive over hurdles during a light 2023 campaign, winning twice (once at Cheltenham) but things not gone to plans since, off for a year when well-beaten at that venue in November and was again below form when given another spin over fences in December. Bit to prove at present. Year off before two lesser shows this term (fences latest) and 7lb claimer is recruited.

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13:15 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

The consistent Thank You Ma'am won readily over C&D just before Christmas and, open to further progress over this trip, has major claims despite a 7lb higher mark. However, JILAIJONE, whose yard won the 2023 renewal, was equally impressive when he won over 2m4f at Uttoxeter last month and this step up in trip could be ideal after that wide-margin success. An 8lb higher rating could well be within range for David Pipe's gelding. Greyval, Bective Abbey and Hardy Fella are other solid options for the shortlist.

DUBROVNIK HARRY clearly hasn't been straightforward to train but he was third in a better handicap than this on his last run over hurdles and if he can recapture that form following a short-break, so he's more than capable of winning a race of this nature. The reappearing Bective Abbey is totally unexposed tackling 3 miles for the first time on handicap debut, while Bertie B was unsuited by the run of the race last time and could outrun his odds now stepped up in trip.

Bective Abbey and BOSTON BOY are interesting handicap debutants. Blue Hop, Hardy Fella and Ithaka are in form.

13:15 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:50 Ascot Maiden Chase (Class 1) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (9/4 -13%) Lowry's Bar	2.25 9/4(-13%)	(3) Lowry's Bar 9/4, Four hurdle wins last term and has continued the good work over fences winter, winning 2 handicaps before chasing home Jingko Blue in 3m Windsor Grade 2. Has 2¼ lengths to make up on his old rival but it would have closer between them had he not made a mess of 2 out and he receives 5 lb this time. Progressive; better off with Jingko Blue on Windsor running last time; respected.
1	5 1st (5) (7/2 +42%) The Changing Man	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(5) The Changing Man 7/2, Now 0-9 over fences but has shown useful form when runner-up in competitive handicaps around 3m on his last 3 outings. His stable has a good record in this Grade 2 but the suspicion is he might come up a little short again. Threatening to win a race over fences; yard has a good recent record in this race.
2	2 2nd (2) (14/1 +50%) Leave Of Absence	14 14/1(+50%)	(2) Leave Of Absence 14/1, Showed he retains plenty of ability back from long absence for new stable when second to Iberico Lord in 2-finisher Kempton maiden chase (2¼m) in November but this rates a jump in class. The significantly longer trip is another unknown. Ran promisingly in sole start this term; faces a stiffer task upped in trip/class.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/2 +31%) Peaky Boy	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(4) Peaky Boy 11/2, Has progressed well in his light career, posting a smart effort when third in 25f Cheltenham handicap in December. Has his first run for a new yard here having left Nicky Henderson. Thereabouts on form. Ex-Nicky Henderson; useful recruit for new connections and may do better still.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (8/13 +51%) Jingko Blue	0.615385 8/13(+51%)	(1) Jingko Blue 8/13, Point winner who has made a very promising start to his chase career this winter, winning a 2½m Uttoxeter novice handicap before beating the reopposing Lowry's Bar by 2¼ lengths in 3m Windsor Grade 2. Likely even more to come and the one to beat again. Successful in similar event at Windsor last month, beating Lowry's Bar; big player.

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13:50 Ascot Maiden Chase (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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This race was nominated for JINGKO BLUE straight after his ready success in a Grade 2 at Windsor last month and provides the son of Great Pretender with a fitting challenge now he has proven a three-mile stamina test can bring the best out of him. A 5lb penalty obvious makes thing tougher for Nicky Henderson's six-year-old. However, he had enough to spare over Lowry's Bar (runner-up) at Windsor to suggest he can cement his authority. The Changing Man and Peaky Boy have something to find on the ratings but are fully entitled to take their chance.

A rematch from last month's Grade 2 Hampton at Windsor, with JINGKO BLUE taken to confirm his superiority over Lowry's Bar despite having to concede 5 lb to him on this occasion. The selection's former stablemate Peaky Boy also has the form to be bang there.

The rematch between Lowry's Bar and Jingko Blue looks tight. THE CHANGING MAN and Peaky Boy are interesting alternatives.

13:50 Ascot Maiden Chase (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +31%) Altobelli	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(1) Altobelli 11/4, Won first 2 starts over hurdles and good efforts when placed twice here (both at 15.7f) last season. Looked rusty after 10 months off when runner-up at Doncaster in December and fitting of cheekpieces had a very positive effect when landing 11-runner C&D handicap a month ago. 5 lb rise very fair. Successful in C&D contest four weeks ago, taking record over 2m3f to 2-2; respected.
2	3 2nd (3) (6/1 -33%) Joyeux Machin	6 6/1(-33%)	(3) Joyeux Machin 6/1, Useful for Paul Nolan in Ireland but struggled in varied events in 2024. Finding his feet for this yard, shaping with a serious amount of promise when third in a big-field handicap at Wetherby a fortnight ago. Now looks well weighted with Harry Skelton taking over. Steadily finding his form for new yard; caught the eye last time; interesting.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/1 +10%) Classic King	9 9/1(+10%)	(5) Classic King 9/1, Fairly useful novice hurdler last season. Has had his share of issues over fences this term (albeit he did win a handicap chase at Doncaster) but return to timber was in his favour when scoring back at that venue 3 weeks ago, quickening clear and better than ever in the process. One to consider. Easy win at Doncaster returned to hurdles last time; consistent in this sphere.
4	12 4th (12) (22/1 -83%) Country Park	22 22/1(-83%)	(12) Country Park 22/1, Shade unlucky not to have won a race under Rules, going best when falling 2 out over 21.6f here in December. Not given a hard time once the winner had got away over same C&D a month ago and appeals as the type to raise his game in handicaps fitted with headgear. Still a maiden under rules but has possibilities on handicap debut; headgear fitted.
5th	13 5th (13) (10/1 +29%) Jour D'evasion	10 10/1(+29%)	(13) Jour D'evasion 10/1, Novice hurdle winner last season and second to smart mare at Sandown (2m) in November. Continued the good work since, running out a ready winner of 5-runner contest at Hereford a month ago. Up 5 lb in a better race but he's likely to give it a good go. Made all at Hereford last month on first attempt over 2m3f; form boosted since.
6th	14 6th (14) (12/1 +25%) Moveit Like Minnie	12 12/1(+25%)	(14) Moveit Like Minnie 12/1, Made winning chase debut at Stratford (17f) but went the wrong way next 3 starts, running out twice. Fared better back hurdling with visor added when fourth of 18 at this course (15.7f, good to soft) in December, and C&D third behind Altobelli confirms he's back in good order. Ties in with Altobelli on latest effort but is far more exposed than that rival.
7th	7 7th (7) (10/1 +29%) Tintintin	10 10/1(+29%)	(7) Tintintin 10/1, Made good strides forward last season, typically proving strong at the finish to land a big-field handicap over 16.8f at Cheltenham in April. Sound-enough efforts in defeat to end 2024 and way he shaped last time suggests he's worth a go at this trip. Couple of efforts this term suggest this new trip is worth exploring; not ruled out.
8th	11 8th (11) (5/1 +38%) Patriotik	5 5/1(+38%)	(11) Patriotik 5/1, Point winner who opened Rules account in a 2½m Ffos Las novice in March. Sound start to life in handicaps when fifth in Silver Trophy at Chepstow (19.5f) in October (strong form) and cast aside a mishap at Haydock when second at Aintree in December. Returns with yard in good order. Form stacks up well; solid second, splitting subsequent winners, at Aintree last time.
9th	8 9th (8) (9/1 +44%) Into The Park	9 9/1(+44%)	(8) Into The Park 9/1, Plenty about him physically and improved when bagging a Newbury maiden and Taunton handicap (both at around 2m) early this year. After 7 months off, possibly needed the run in Silver Trophy at Chepstow in October and he ran right up to form when second of 5 at Exeter 2 months later. Ran well at Exeter last time; faces a tougher assignment in this field.
10th	4 10th (4) (12/1 +14%) Rightsotom	12 12/1(+14%)	(4) Rightsotom 12/1, Looked promising in spring 2023 for Thomas Mullins and all the fitter for return to action when landing a few bets at Doncaster in November. Raised 8 lb and brushed aside at Newbury a month later, failing to jump with the same fluency. Tongue tie on first time. Still has low mileage and could rebound if aided by first-time tongue-tie.
11th	2 11th (2) (28/1 -56%) Samarrive	28 28/1(-56%)	(2) Samarrive 28/1, Smart winning hurdler but lightly raced in recent seasons and it hasn't really happened over fences, shaping as though amiss on return from a year off in November. In good hands but has plenty to prove returned to timber. Good third in this race in 2023 but it's not clear whether he retains that ability.

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14:25 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 19f Race Class Flow

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The still low-mileage Altobelli is an obvious starting point after his C&D win last month and should make a bold bid to overcome a 5lb higher mark. Joyeux Machin is also high on the shortlist after hinting at a revival at Wetherby a fortnight ago. However, a low weight has been beneficial in recent renewals and, with that in mind, the progressive PATRIOTIK could be worth chancing on the back of a good second at this level over 2m4f at Aintree on Boxing Day. Classic King and Country Park are other appealing each-way options.

Plenty to consider but the eye is drawn to JOYEUX MACHIN. Having offered little in a brace of outings over 2m upon joining Dan Skelton, he shaped with abundant promise upped in trip at Wetherby last time and with Harry Skelton on for the first time, a big run is surely forthcoming. Altobelli reacted really well to cheekpieces when successful over C&D last time and his revised mark is perfectly fair, with Country Park also considered at longer odds for this handicap debut.

Preference is for PATRIOTIK (nap), who has very strong form and should have a race of this nature in him. Altobelli is second pick.

14:25 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 1) 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/2 +13%) Victtorino	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(2) Victtorino 7/2, Progressive chaser who bagged a third C&D success in Silver Cup 56 days ago, jumping and travelling well. Expected to be bang there once again despite a 3 lb weights rise. Latest performance took his C&D record to 3-4; beaten in this contest 12 months ago.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/1 +0%) Threeunderthrufive	11 11/1(+0%)	(1) Threeunderthrufive 11/1, Took this 12 months ago and resumed with an encouraging third of 8 to Victtorino in handicap over C&D 56 days ago. Can go well off a 2 lb lower mark here. Successful in this race last year and has clear possibilities off just 1lb higher.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/1 -29%) Terresita	9 9/1(-29%)	(3) Terresita 9/1, Has improved switched to fences and she made it 2-3 this season in 2m5f handicap here four weeks ago. Up 6 lb but that form has been franked so this likeable mare is not taken lightly. Ready winner at this track four weeks ago, taking chase record to 4-9; progressive.
4	6 4th (6) (10/3 +17%) Hasthing	3.333333 10/3(+17%)	(6) Hasthing 10/3, Has improved a chunk with each of his three runs over fences, bagging a pair of handicaps at Windsor either side of Christmas. Well on top at the finish on latter occasion so he's a player once more despite an 8 lb weights hike. Overcame trouble to win at Windsor, taking chase form figures to 411; improving novice.
5th	5 5th (5) (22/1 +33%) Goshen	22 22/1(+33%)	(5) Goshen 22/1, Very smart hurdler at his best. Opened his chase account at third attempt on final run at Exeter last term but that wasn't a strong race and this demands a lot more. Narrowly beat one other finisher over fences last March; this is harder.
6th	9 6th (9) (15/2 +38%) Wiseguy	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(9) Wiseguy 15/2, Got right back on track after 8 months off when landing 11-runner handicap chase at Newbury (22.4f, good to soft) in November. Can make his presence felt despite a 6 lb rise. Still makes errors; ideally needs to jump better as he's now on career-high mark.
7th	8 7th (8) (50/1 -100%) Monte Igueldo	50 50/1(-100%)	(8) Monte Igueldo 50/1, Racked up a hat-trick at the end of 2022. Lightly raced since but posted a solid third of 10 in 3m handicap at Bangor in November. Not discounted after a break. Consistent this season but faces a stiffer task in this field.
8th	11 8th (11) (13/2 +19%) Snipe	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(11) Snipe 13/2, Won handicaps around 3m at Southwell and Aintree last season and has posted three solid placed efforts this timearound, third of 13 at Doncaster (3m) last time. Warrants respect once more. Consistent this term; ran well in major handicap at Doncaster most recently; interesting.
9th	7 9th (7) (9/1 +25%) Highstakesplayer	9 9/1(+25%)	(7) Highstakesplayer 9/1, Likeable sort who recorded a respectable sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Kempton (24f, good to soft) 50 days ago. No forlorn hope off a 2 lb lower mark here. Good second over C&D on seasonal debut; place claims if back to that form.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (11/1 -22%) Annsam	11 11/1(-22%)	(4) Annsam 11/1, C&D winner who wasn't disgraced when fourth of 5 in handicap chase over C&D 28 days ago. Has fallen to a workable mark if he can build on it. Nicely treated on best form and hinted at a revival in C&D event last month.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (20/1 -43%) Java Point	20 20/1(-43%)	(10) Java Point 20/1, Consistent sort who recorded a solid fourth of 8 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (26f, good to soft) 64 days ago. One for the shortlist eased 2 lb. Successful in just one of last 12 races; others are more appealing.

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15:00 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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Three-time C&D winner VICTTORINO stayed on well to land the Silver Cup just before Christmas and, upped 3lb, he looks the one to side with in a bid to bring up the double. Snipe was far from disgraced when third in the Great Yorkshire at Doncaster last month and he has to be of interest off an unchanged mark, while Hasthing looks to be in the fast lane of improvement and completes the shortlist off a career-high mark.

Plenty are in with a shout but Venetia Williams' VICTTORINO is building up an impressive record round here so is fancied to make light of a 3 lb rise for his Silver Cup victory and bag a fourth C&D success. The upwardly-mobile Hasthing rates a big danger though in his hat-trick bid, while last year's winner Threeunderthrufive and resurgent Newbury runner-up Wiseguy can also have a say. Terresita completes the shortlist in this cracking handicap.

In receipt of weight all round, SNIPE could well regain the winning thread. Improving novice Hasthing is second choice.

15:00 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:37 Ascot Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (13/8 +7%) Pic D'orhy	1.625 13/8(+7%)	(6) Pic D'orhy 13/8, High-class chaser with a fine record at this venue (won this contest 12 months ago) and didn't need to be at his best when landing 4-runner 1965 Chase on return over C&D in November. Sure to have been primed for repeat bid and holds strong claims. Good record at Ascot includes a success in this contest 12 months ago; rock-solid claims.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/4 +36%) Corbetts Cross	1.75 7/4(+36%)	(2) Corbetts Cross 7/4, High-class chaser who landed National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham in March before a fine third in Bowl at Aintree (25f). Proved somewhat disappointing in King George last time but must be taken seriously here despite concerns over the drop back in trip. Major contender provided he copes with the drop back to 2m5f and shows best form.
3	1 3rd (1) (18/1 -50%) Blue Lord	18 18/1(-50%)	(1) Blue Lord 18/1, Very smart chaser at best but hasn't fired in either start this term and has something to prove tried over longer trip here. Three-time Grade 1 winner in 2022; comfortably held in both outings this season.
4	3 4th (3) (100/1 +20%) Flegmatik	100 100/1(+20%)	(3) Flegmatik 100/1, Useful handicapper at best but will likely be looking for minor prize money against this opposition. Useful but faces a very stiff task back up in class.
5th	5 5th (5) (16/1 +0%) Le Patron	16 16/1(+0%)	(5) Le Patron 16/1, Grade 1-winning novice chaser who made a taking comeback when landing handicap at Newbury (19.9f) in November. Poor run at Cheltenham next time but this course should be more up his street and no surprise if he bounces back to form. Something to find at the weights but could rate higher still; interesting runner.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (3/1 -9%) L'homme Presse	3 3/1(-9%)	(4) L'homme Presse 3/1, Top-class chaser who posted creditable third in King George at Kempton on return before getting back to winning ways in 6-runner Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham (25.2f, soft) 21 days ago. Looks sure to be involved again despite his marked preference for jumping out to his left. Best on left-handed tracks but is respected on ability; second in this race last year.

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15:37 Ascot Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Corbetts Cross wasn't disgraced when finishing sixth in the King George over 3m at Kempton and he warrants respect, though there is a suspicion that he may find things happening too quickly for him over this reduced trip. That said, last year's winner PIC D'ORHY gets the vote. The 10-year-old took advantage of an excellent opportunity when scoring over C&D on his seasonal reappearance in November and that should have put him cherry ripe for another tilt at this. Runner-up behind the selection in this last year, L'Homme Presse boasts strong credentials following his Cotswold Chase success at Cheltenham last month.

Last year's winner PIC D'ORHY goes particularly well here and makes plenty of appeal in his quest to take the prize home again. Likeliest dangers L'Homme Presse and Corbetts Cross would both prefer stiffer tests of stamina but the former filled the runners-up berth 12 months ago and may do so again.

Solid PIC D'ORHY is taken to follow up last year's win. Corbetts Cross and L'Homme Presse are the biggest dangers on ratings.

15:37 Ascot Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2/1 +33%) First Confession	2 2/1(+33%)	(2) First Confession 2/1, Bought for £140,000 after winning sole outing in points and duly built on hurdles debut promise when landing the odds in a C&D maiden in November. Out of his comfort zone from an early stage in a Newbury Grade 1 since but it remains early days for this 6-y-o and he may well get back on track. Well held in the Challow; won comfortably over C&D the time before; respected back here.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/6 +76%) Crest Of Fortune	0.666667 4/6(+76%)	(1) Crest Of Fortune 4/6, Bumper winner who made a winning start over hurdles at Ffos Las. Runner-up both starts since, latterly pulling clear of the rest at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) where he was beaten by one who has since been placed in a Grade 2. Strongly respected back up in trip here with Cobden booked/blinkers applied. Latest effort took his hurdles form figures to 122; solid claims in first-time headgear.
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 +64%) Groovy Blue	12 12/1(+64%)	(4) Groovy Blue 12/1, Well held in Newbury bumper for Emma Lavelle but a different proposition for new stable when winning a similar race at Fontwell last May. However, little impact in 2 starts over hurdles so far and big step forward will be needed following a wind op if he's to take this for last year's winning yard. Folded tamely last time; had wind surgery since; needs a big step forward.
4	5 4th (5) (12/1 +40%) Old Cowboy	12 12/1(+40%)	(5) Old Cowboy 12/1, Purchased for £66,000 after finishing runner-up in a point last April and made an encouraging start to his Rules career when third of 13 in 2m Newbury novice hurdle last month. Failed to build on that next time, though, and it could be that it's in handicaps where he will find his feet. Heavy ground was a possible excuse last time but this isn't an easy task.

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16:10 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

KINGSTON PRIDE pulled up in the Grade 2 Winter Novices' Hurdle at Sandown in December and a 71-day break could prove just the tonic. Nicky Henderson's gelding had previously looked one to follow when making a winning hurdles bow at Uttoxeter and is taken to resume his progress. The biggest threat may emerge from Crest Of Fortune, who has filled the runner-up berth on his last two outings, ahead of First Confession.

With the highly promising Just A Rose ruled out, this now looks pretty open. CREST OF FORTUNE hasn't done a great deal wrong in his three starts over hurdles to date and left the strong impression that this step back up in trip would be in his favour when again finding just one too good at Exeter on New Year's Day. Anthony Honeyball's charge gets the nod ahead of First Confession and Kingston Pride, both of whom looked promising prior to low-key performances in graded company last time.

The percentage call goes to C&D winner FIRST CONFESSION, ahead of Crest Of Fortune and Kingston Pride.

16:10 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/11 +27%) Jackie Hobbs	0.909091 10/11(+27%)	(2) Jackie Hobbs 10/11, Fetched £130,000 after winning her only start in points and looked a good prospect when winning 11-runner bumper at Ludlow (15.7f, soft) on Rules bow in December. Open to improvement and she's highly respected under a penalty. Point win reads well and they went no pace when she scored narrowly at Ludlow.
2	6 2nd (6) (14/1 +0%) Just A Heartbeat	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Just A Heartbeat 14/1, Scorpion mare who produced a promising first effort when fourth in 8-runner C&D bumper in October, in need of the experience and too far out of her ground when the tempo increased. In good hands and she appeals as a likely improver back from a break. Stable won this 12 months ago. 8l off the winner of a bumper confined to newcomers at Wincanton; showed promise.
3	1 3rd (1) (15/8 -70%) Belle Le Grand	1.875 15/8(-70%)	(1) Belle Le Grand 15/8, Universal mare who finished placed on completed start in points and left Rules debut form behind when winning 8-runner Fairyhouse bumper (2m) in October. Seen to good effect from the front then but she could yet have more to offer having made a very interesting yard switch. Won a Fairyhouse bumper in October and that form has been franked.
4	10 4th (10) (15/2 +77%) Laffer Curve	7.5 15/2(+77%)	(10) Laffer Curve 15/2, Jack Hobbs filly. Dam (c122/h106), 2m-2½m chase winner, closely related to fair French hurdle winner/useful chaser (17f-2¾m winner) Ebene du Breuil. Second foal out of a 2m-2m4f chase winner and sister to 2m/2m1f hurdle winner Martila.
5th	7 5th (7) (22/1 -57%) Neon Madonna	22 22/1(-57%)	(7) Neon Madonna 22/1, Telescope mare. Dam 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner. Easy to back and ultimately shaped like a longer-term project when seventh of 12 in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) on NH debut 30 days ago. Made no real impression from off the pace at Wincanton and was beaten about 20l.
6th	3 6th (3) (20/1 +60%) Chanelle Noir	20 20/1(+60%)	(3) Chanelle Noir 20/1, Sholokhov mare. Dam, fair 21f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3¼m) Umbrigado. Yard just 1-23 with their runners in bumpers in recent seasons. First foal out of a 2m5f hurdle winner; stable 1-23 in bumpers recent seasons.
7th	9 7th (9) (50/1 +24%) Sure To Please	50 50/1(+24%)	(9) Sure To Please 50/1, Sent off at big prices and whilst she improved a little on debut effort when sixth of 9 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) 11 days ago, weakening 2f out. Likely longer-term project over jumps. Comfortably held in her opening two races, the first when behind Jackie Hobbs at Ludlow.
8th	8 8th (8) (28/1 +58%) Rue De Lota	28 28/1(+58%)	(8) Rue De Lota 28/1, Karaktar mare. Half-sister to fairly useful French chaser Coulee Verte. Dam hurdler/chase winner in France (2¼m-19f winner). Dam hurdler/chase winner in France (2¼m-19f winner). Half-sister to French winner; trainer 1-60 with his bumper runners in recent seasons.
9th	5 9th (5) (66/1 +34%) Izakaya	66 66/1(+34%)	(5) Izakaya 66/1, €6,000 3-y-o, Adlerflug mare. Dam, 9f winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m/17f winner) Iniciar. Likely outsider on racecourse bow. 6,000euros 3yo; dam German 1m1f winner, half-sister to Group 1 winner In Swoop.
10th	4 10th (4) (100/1 +0%) Compromising	100 100/1(+0%)	(4) Compromising 100/1, Marcel filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Its'afreebee. Proved easy to back and didn't offer much short-term encouragement when last of 13 in bumper at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) on NH debut 46 days ago. 33-1 when a tailed-off last on good to soft at Uttoxeter and limited appeal after that.

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16:45 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

BELLE LE GRAND justified strong support in the market when gaining a breakthrough victory in a bumper at Fairyhouse for previous handler Yvonne Latta in October. Now under the tutelage of Dan Skelton, the six-year-old looks more than capable of defying a 4lb penalty and she's taken to follow up. There was plenty to like about Jackie Hobbs' opening victory under Rules at Ludlow 73 days ago and she's feared most, ahead of Neon Madonna.

A £130,000 purchase on the back of success in her only start in points, JACKIE HOBBS looked a good prospect when winning a Ludlow bumper on Rules debut 73 days ago. Open to improvement, she looks a big player again for the Harry Derham yard. Belle Le Grand starts out for the Skeltons having made her final start in Ireland a winning one and she's the chief threat. Harry Fry pair Just A Heartbeat and Neon Madonna can do battle for minor honours.

This will probably concern JACKIE HOBBS and Belle Le Grand. The selection won in spite of modest fractions at Ludlow.

16:45 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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