Ascot Races & Results 1 Sunday 24th March 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Ascot Races & Results Tomform Sunday 24th March 2024

There were 29 Races on Sunday 24th March 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Limerick, 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Naas, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 24th March 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:35 Ascot /Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (14/1 -17%) Geezer Rockstar	14 14/1(-17%)	(5) Geezer Rockstar 14/1, Won 13-runner Taunton bumper on debut in April. Fair form when beaten just under 15 lengths into fourth on his hurdles debut at the same venue but proved to be a disappointment at Exeter when last seen in January. Promising start before struggling on heavy; needs improvement to get involved here.
2	15 2nd (15) (3/1 -9%) Zanndabad	3 3/1(-9%)	(15) Zanndabad 3/1, Useful Flat form but finished well held on first attempt at Fairyhouse in November, not helped by jumping errors. Much more like it when runner-up at Musselburgh last month despite making mistakes again but he has the raw ability to win a maiden hurdle. Back up in trip. Excellent second last time at Musselburgh; brings strong form claims back into a maiden.
3	13 3rd (13) (7/4 +42%) Vincenzo	1.75 7/4(+42%)	(13) Vincenzo 7/4, Placed on the second of 2 starts in bumpers and built on a promising hurdling debut after 11 weeks off when second to an above-average prospect at Warwick (19f) in January. Another sound effort over C&D since and a tongue tie now on after a breathing operation. Has held his own against classy opposition the last twice and this looks a good opening.
4	9 4th (9) (7/2 +42%) Old Time Chaser	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(9) Old Time Chaser 7/2, €13,000 3-y-o, third foal: half-brother to dual bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Carnfunnock (2m-19f winner), stays 3m, dam unraced. Third sole start in Irish points in 2022. Hasn't made it to the track since but he's in excellent hands. Third to a classy customer in his only Irish point; should have a future..
5th	2 5th (2) (28/1 -40%) Bare Meadows	28 28/1(-40%)	(2) Bare Meadows 28/1, €45,000 3-y-o, second foal, dam, ran once in bumper, half-sister to useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 29f) Deep Purple and useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 23f) Conquisto. Runner-up both starts in Irish points, though that was back in 2021. Runner-up in Irish points in 2021; market check advised on first outing since.
6th	4 6th (4) (200/1 -150%) Easter Icon	200 200/1(-150%)	(4) Easter Icon 200/1, Dam half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Vision Clear. Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 17f), won at Wolverhampton in February, not seen to best effect last time. Tough task on hurdles debut. Stayed well on the Flat and won four times, albeit at a modest level.
7th	11 7th (11) (25/1 -108%) Strutter	25 25/1(-108%)	(11) Strutter 25/1, Well backed and promising start over hurdles when second of 18 at Newbury in December. Folded tamely at Huntingdon a month later and now goes up in trip. Stopped quickly last time but even if back on song he's probably up against it.
8th	1 8th (1) (12/1 -50%) Ballyfinn	12 12/1(-50%)	(1) Ballyfinn 12/1, £65,000 5-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding. Dam unraced out of 2m-2¼m hurdle winner Boro Bow. Runner-up in an Irish point and promising start when fifth in a good C&D novice in November. Sure to build on that and he's in the mix. Only weakened out of the places late on when fifth on hurdle debut here in November.
9th	12 9th (12) (66/1 -200%) The Winslow Boy	66 66/1(-200%)	(12) The Winslow Boy 66/1, Showed more than he did in his bumper when fourth of 12 in a maiden hurdle at Hereford in January, not unduly punished. Likely to build on that, but this is a better race. There's ability there but whether he's up to winning an Ascot maiden is debatable.
10th	10 10th (10) (250/1 +0%) Rum Cove	250 250/1(+0%)	(10) Rum Cove 250/1, Looks limited. Headgear on. Tailed off in his bumper and pulled up at huge odds in both runs over hurdles; no appeal.
11th	3 11th (3) (200/1 -400%) Catch Catchfire	200 200/1(-400%)	(3) Catch Catchfire 200/1, €62,000 3-y-o, Dartmouth gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Unwin Vc and fair hurdler Pay The Pilot. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 25f) Lord Generous. Market should prove a useful guide but he starts out in a hot-enough affair. 62,000euros 3yo; nice pedigree and kicks off at a top track, so needs a market check.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (9/1 -64%) Marvellous Mick	9 9/1(-64%)	(8) Marvellous Mick 9/1, Cost six figures as a store and looked a fine prospect when justifying short-priced favouritism in a bumper in December 2022. Disappointing both starts since, jumping badly on hurdles debut in January but headgear goes on and he has to be capable of better. Got stuck in the mud on hurdling debut; definite contender on his bumper promise.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (150/1 -200%) Jasper Boy	150 150/1(-200%)	(7) Jasper Boy 150/1, £17,000 Kapgarde gelding. Half-brother to French hurdler/chase winner Celtic Dream. Shaped like a stayer in his bumper on the AW in December so no surprise he's upped in trip for this hurdles debut. Outpaced before making some late headway into midfield in an AW bumper in December.

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13:35 Ascot /Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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

ZANNDABAD bounced back to form when filling second place in a valuable handicap at Musselburgh last month and he could be hard to beat if reproducing that level of form here. Vincenzo has shown promise on all three of his previous starts over hurdles and he may benefit from a first-time tongue-tie following a recent wind operation. Idefix De Ciergues edges out Old Time Chaser and Bare Meadows to be best of the rest.

ZANNDABAD could do with brushing up his jumping but there's definite scope to do better in this sphere based on his Flat ability, so he's awarded the tentative vote in what is an open race by maiden hurdle standards. Ballyfin performed with credit in a warm C&D race last time so he's a threat, along with Vincenzo on the back of a breathing operation.

Subsequent EBF Final runner-up Pic Roc won the C&D maiden in which VINCENZO wasn't beaten far here last month. This looks easier.

13:35 Ascot /Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +27%) King's Threshold	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) King's Threshold 4/1, Fairly useful hurdler who found improvement when placed all 3 starts over fences, including when second of 7 in handicap at Wincanton (20.2f, heavy, 5/2) 36 days ago. Not taken lightly. Dropped 1lb since last month's heavy-ground second; conditions ought to suit better here.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/3 +39%) Storminhome	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(1) Storminhome 10/3, Winning pointer/hurdler who got back on track in first-time cheekpieces when second of 8 in handicap chase at Doncaster (19.1f, good to soft). Ground might have been too testing at Southwell since so worth another chance. Headgear left off. Not at best over 3m on soft ground last time; claims if judged on earlier Doncaster second.
3	4 3rd (4) (14/1 -40%) Sageburg County	14 14/1(-40%)	(4) Sageburg County 14/1, Made a winning start over fences at Market Rasen in May before doubling his tally in this sphere at Southwell in November. Found nothing at Doncaster next time before back on track when second of 4 at Southwell, albeit beaten 13 lengths. 2-5 over fences but his record is very mixed and he'd appeal more on slower ground.
4	8 4th (8) (14/1 +0%) Dream In The Park	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Dream In The Park 14/1, Won twice over hurdles in 2022 but lightly raced and proved disappointing since, including both starts over fences this season. Made disappointing start to chasing career in the autumn; others have much less to prove.
5th	5 5th (5) (12/1 +14%) Hurlerontheditch	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Hurlerontheditch 12/1, Would have made a successful chase debut over 3m at Warwick in November if not for an unfortunate slip after the last but not in the same form next 2 starts. Bit to prove now. Hood on 1st time. Unlucky not to win on seasonal/chase debut but two disappointing runs have followed.
6th	6 6th (6) (33/1 -136%) Cartonne	33 33/1(-136%)	(6) Cartonne 33/1, Back-to-back handicap chase wins last season and did the same again this term, scoring at Doncaster and Ludlow. Excuses at Musselburgh since (failed to stay 3m) but others look better treated now. Dominated two races from the front in late 2023; below form last month; still considered.
7th	11 7th (11) (9/1 +18%) Godot	9 9/1(+18%)	(11) Godot 9/1, Dual hurdles winner who showed the benefit of his chase debut spin when narrow winner at Plumpton. Good second there 3 weeks ago but didn't look suited going right-handed at Kempton in between those 2 runs. Battled well for narrow Plumpton win in January but others have more compelling form here.
8th	9 8th (9) (33/1 -136%) Maninsane	33 33/1(-136%)	(9) Maninsane 33/1, Dual winner in first campaign over fences last term but mixed record this season, running badly at Doncaster latest. Potentially on a good mark now but others more solid. Yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal debut but this return to good ground is a big plus.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (5/1 -25%) Invincible Nao	5 5/1(-25%)	(2) Invincible Nao 5/1, Keen-going sort who has seemingly been suited by a change to front-running tactics last 2 starts, winning at Fakenham (21.2f, soft) before good second at Sandown. Can go well again. Followed 14l Fakenham win with close second in valuable Sandown race this month; respected.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (6/1 -71%) Rockinastorm	6 6/1(-71%)	(10) Rockinastorm 6/1, Failed to win over hurdles but already a triple winner in this sphere, including when given a no-nonsense ride by the most experienced jockey in amateur jockeys' handicap at Ludlow. Respected. 3-5 over fences this season; may prefer slower ground but could still be on the upgrade.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (14/1 -87%) Jacks Touch	14 14/1(-87%)	(7) Jacks Touch 14/1, Has shown improved form switched to chasing this season, gaining her third success over fences when forging clear in mares handicap at Huntingdon in January. Didn't jump with her usual fluency when fourth there since but still ran well. Player. Three chase wins against own sex this season; faces tougher task against males today.

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14:10 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

ROCKINASTORM appeared to have plenty in hand when scoring over 3m at Ludlow last month and that was his third win from just five starts over fences. Off a 6lb higher mark here, the seven-year-old could add another victory to his record. Godot was only narrowly denied on his most recent outing at Plumpton and another good effort can be expected, while Invincible Nao and King's Threshold complete the shortlist.

STORMINHOME had been knocking on the door before getting stuck in the mud at Southwell 3 weeks ago so is worth another chance with conditions more in his favour here. This does look competitive, though, with Jacks Touch and Invincible Nao heading the dangers.

This might be run to suit strong-traveller KING'S THRESHOLD, who has made a solid start to his chasing career.

14:10 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/1 -43%) Royal Way	5 5/1(-43%)	(1) Royal Way 5/1, Fair 1½m winner on Flat in France and has taken well to hurdling for new connections, winning 2 juveniles at Ludlow this year. A useful effort will be needed to defy top weight on handicap debut but the form of his second Ludlow win has been franked. Has won his last two and the form looks solid; interesting handicap debutant.
2	9 2nd (9) (6/1 +40%) Palio	6 6/1(+40%)	(9) Palio 6/1, Fair maiden at up to 1½m on the Flat and has placed on 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles. More will be needed now handicapping in this sphere but he has the potential for better. Placed in both completed starts; drying conditions a likely help on handicap debut.
3	8 3rd (8) (3/1 +57%) Hamsiyann	3 3/1(+57%)	(8) Hamsiyann 3/1, Fairly useful Flat winner. Improved effort over hurdles when second of 15 at Ludlow in a first-time tongue tie (retained) last month. His mark looks workable in relation to his Flat ability. Big player. Improved second at Ludlow last time and lurks on a low weight for handicap debut.
4	4 4th (4) (15/2 -50%) Spiced Rum	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(4) Spiced Rum 15/2, Fair staying handicapper on Flat and going the right way over hurdles, winning juveniles at Hereford (maiden) and Sandown (handicap) since fitted with a hood. A 7 lb rise demands more but further progress can't be discounted. Impressed off 7lb lower at Sandown 15 days ago; may need the mud to be at her best.
5th	2 5th (2) (17/2 -209%) Kourosh	8.5 17/2(-209%)	(2) Kourosh 17/2, Fair winner on Flat in Germany who bolted up on his Wetherby hurdle debut in November. Running well when falling at Cheltenham next time but found little when turned over at short odds at Chepstow since. Given a short break ahead of handicap debut. Flopped last time but interesting on previous good form and retains plenty of potential.
6th	6 6th (6) (5/1 +38%) Kado De Joie	5 5/1(+38%)	(6) Kado De Joie 5/1, French recruit who stepped up on his first 2 efforts over hurdles when winning a 5-runner Market Rasen juvenile last month. His strong-travelling style should lend itself to handicaps. Considered. Impressed in winning his maiden at Market Rasen and brings potential into handicaps.
7th	3 7th (3) (12/1 -9%) Yellow Star	12 12/1(-9%)	(3) Yellow Star 12/1, Fairly useful form at best on the Flat and stepped up on hurdles debut third to subsequent Grade 2 winner Kalif du Berlais at Kempton when narrowly landing a 2m Lingfield novice (soft) in February. Might have found the run coming too soon when only fourth of 5 at Kempton since. Lingfield novice winner; lesser show last time and has to bounce back in a good handicap.
8th	10 8th (10) (20/1 +29%) Vitani	20 20/1(+29%)	(10) Vitani 20/1, Won 2 juvenile hurdles for Adam West last summer. Well beaten in stronger company in the autumn but has switched to Dan Skelton and had wind surgery ahead of this handicap hurdle debut after 6 months off. Worth a betting check. Dual winner before struggling in stronger company; makes handicap debut for new yard.
9th	5 9th (5) (14/1 +30%) Gifted Angel	14 14/1(+30%)	(5) Gifted Angel 14/1, Unable to win on the Flat but been a different story over hurdles, scoring for third time in this sphere at Kempton (2m, good) in October. Pulled up in a Taunton handicap on latest hurdle start but he has run respectably on AW Flat since. Cheekpieces back on. Others look less exposed. Drying conditions are in his favour but, unlike some of these, he's fairly exposed.

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14:45 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Royal Way has to be of interest following two victories at Ludlow in recent months, but marginal preference is for KADO DE JOIE. Nicky Henderson's gelding got off the mark at Market Rasen last month and that form suggests that an opening mark of 110 should be workable. Hamsiyann also put in a career best on his most recent outing and should not be discounted, while Kourosh is another to consider.

This looks competitive. Irish-raider HAMSIYANN should have plenty of scope from this sort of mark judged on his Flat ability and gets the vote, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Kado de Joie and the hat-trick seeking Royal Way head the many dangers in an interesting race.

If forgiven a below-par run last time then there's good reason to believe that KOUROSH could be on a fair mark for his handicap debut.

14:45 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/4 +8%) Martator	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(4) Martator 11/4, Has been reliable in handicap chases this winter, gaining reward for that consistency in a small-field race over 2½m at Newbury 23 days ago. Fine at this trip and a 4 lb nudge is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing. Did it nicely on heavy at Newbury last time; contender if coping with the different ground.
2	6 2nd (6) (17/2 -6%) Coastguard Station	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(6) Coastguard Station 17/2, Consistent chaser but he turned in a rare poor effort when pulled up in handicap chase at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in December. Freshened up since and handily weighted if back on song. Pulled up last time but well treated on last spring's placed efforts and not ruled out.
3	2 3rd (2) (15/8 +25%) Frere D'armes	1.875 15/8(+25%)	(2) Frere D'armes 15/8, Improved for switch to chasing last season, landing handicaps at Kempton/Newbury. Just one good effort this term but it came over C&D (good to soft) and he should find this easier than the Grand Annual at last week's Cheltenham Festival. Back on a good mark. Pulled up in Grand Annual recently but now back in much calmer waters and he likes it here.
4	5 4th (5) (9/1 -50%) Walk In Clover	9 9/1(-50%)	(5) Walk In Clover 9/1, Recorded back-to-back chase victories last spring and plenty of good efforts in defeat have followed. Latest remote third of 4 at Taunton (2¾m) wasn't one of them (raced too freely) but she might fare better back down in trip with a hood added. Pulled up/tailed off the last twice but the wind surgery and first-time hood could help.
5th	1 5th (1) (3/1 +0%) Thelasthighking	3 3/1(+0%)	(1) Thelasthighking 3/1, Successful at Wincanton and Southwell last spring and returned with a pair of good runner-up efforts at Kempton in the autumn. Looks like he's been saved for another spring campaign. Should go well. Two good runs last autumn; can go well fresh and could play leading role back from a break.

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15:20 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f Race Class Flow

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

This can go the way of THELASTHIGHKING, who has shown plenty of pace over further the last twice and should be suited by dropping back in distance on this occasion. A winner of two of his last four starts in this sphere, Nigel Twiston-Davies' charge is narrowly preferred to Martator, who bounced back to winning ways with a taking performance at Newbury earlier in the month. Frere D'armes has shown little in recent starts but is well capable on his day for in-form connections.

Although FRERE D'ARMES was pulled up in the Grand Annual at last week's Cheltenham Festival he's the mount of Harry Skelton from his yard's 2 runners here and might be able to stage a revival in this easier race and back on a sounder surface. Recent Newbury winner Martator is second choice ahead of Thelasthighking.

Topweight THELASTHIGHKING posted two good seconds in the autumn and earns the vote now back from a break. Walk In Clover is feared.

15:20 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
15	15 (15) (15/2 -7%) Mac's Legacy	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(15) Mac's Legacy 15/2, Easily best run when second on his handicap debut at Hereford (25.5f) in January. Failed to back it up however in first-time cheekpieces there since so has a bit to prove now. Not at best on soft ground last time but his Hereford second in January makes him a player.
1	5 1st (5) (15/2 -15%) Redbridge Rambler	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(5) Redbridge Rambler 15/2, Returned to form when runner-up in 2m4f handicap at Sedgefield last month. Needs to back it up and he's 0-10 now though. Back in form with close second over 2m4f last month; worth another crack at this trip.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/2 +44%) Much Too Dear	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(3) Much Too Dear 9/2, Has run to a fair level over hurdles so far, best effort when runner-up in maiden at Kempton last May. Looked rusty when fourth there in November and is entitled to come on from that now handicapping. Interesting. Fair fourth in 2m5f Kempton novice in the autumn and open to improvement in handicaps.
3	8 3rd (8) (4/1 -33%) Nickelforce	4 4/1(-33%)	(8) Nickelforce 4/1, Built on previous promise to get off the mark in 12-runner handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) 62 days ago. Up 6 lb but weighted to go well again and this longer trip is a likely plus too. Upped from Class 5 after 2m4f win in January; may improve again over this new trip.
4	13 4th (13) (40/1 -100%) Outside Adesa	40 40/1(-100%)	(13) Outside Adesa 40/1, Runner-up both outings in Irish points but he failed to build on previous efforts when only ninth at Taunton (3m) on his handicap debut 13 days ago. Shouldn't be written off though. Shaped with promise in 2m3f novice in January but safely held in 3m handicap since.
5th	6 5th (6) (10/1 -33%) Rebel Intentions	10 10/1(-33%)	(6) Rebel Intentions 10/1, Twice a winner over hurdles this season but his good run of form came to a halt here in December. Didn't take to fences at Huntingdon last time so he needs to get back on track. Major player if judged on course form from November but last two runs were lacklustre.
6th	12 6th (12) (66/1 -65%) Vengeance	66 66/1(-65%)	(12) Vengeance 66/1, 100/1, first run since leaving Harry Whittington when tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) 58 days ago. Lots more needed if he's to gain his breakthrough success. Well down the field over 2m4f on stable debut; moves up in trip with a lot to prove.
7th	4 7th (4) (33/1 -50%) Johnny B	33 33/1(-50%)	(4) Johnny B 33/1, Off for over a year off before winning 3m handicap hurdle at Wincanton in December but he's been pulled up both starts since. Has something to prove. Pulled up twice since shock win in December; not an easy one to predict.
8th	14 8th (14) (40/1 -100%) Totowolfe	40 40/1(-100%)	(14) Totowolfe 40/1, Winning Irish pointer who shaped as if he'd be better for the run when fifth of 16 in Exeter maiden hurdle in December. Well held at Chepstow and back at Exeter since however. Tongue strap applied for his handicap debut with lots more required. Made reasonably encouraging rules debut but has struggled twice since; handicap debut.
9th	9 9th (9) (10/1 +38%) Strackan	10 10/1(+38%)	(9) Strackan 10/1, In the frame on his first two runs over hurdles but he ran a moody race when pulled up on his handicap debut at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 89 days ago. Others appeal more. Struggled on handicap debut (2m3f, soft); tries different trip-and-ground combination here.
11	11 \|B\| (11) (13/2 +35%) The Bold Thady	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(11) The Bold Thady 13/2, Weak finisher who has yet to win but he does have consistent form figures, third of ten after 9 months off in 3m Wincanton handicap last month. No forlorn hope. More exposed than most but current mark ought to be workable; not ruled out.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (9/2 +44%) Face D'music	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(2) Face D'music 9/2, £100,000 purchase having been placed only start in Irish points and encouragement to glean from his second place finishes in a pair of 2m4f Hereford novice hurdles in November. Entitled to do better granted this stiffer test of stamina. Placed twice over 2m3f at Hereford in November; makes handicap debut after a break.
10	10 \|F\| (10) (12/1 -100%) Perculator	12 12/1(-100%)	(10) Perculator 12/1, Bumper winner who found some improvement for first-time cheekpieces when opening her hurdling account at Wetherby (3m) in January. Good fourth of six at Carlisle (25f, heavy) since so she can go well again off an unchanged mark. Drew nicely clear with progressive rival when winning at Wetherby two runs ago; a possible.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (22/1 -38%) Touch Of Thunder	22 22/1(-38%)	(7) Touch Of Thunder 22/1, Modest in bumpers and has only run to a similar level in 4 starts over hurdles, fifth of nine in Fontwell handicap last time. Others preferred. Beaten about 33l when fifth on handicap debut at Fontwell (2m5f) in January.

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15:55 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

A tentative vote goes to REDBRIDGE RAMBLER, who was slightly unlucky when carried left and short of room late on at Sedgefield last month. That represented arguably a career best for the six-year-old and the step up in trip should suit as he looks to get the better of Plumpton scorer Nickelforce and Face D'music, who makes his handicap debut following a couple of decent efforts at Hereford. Others to note include Perculator and Rebel Intentions.

Plenty are in with a shout. NICKELFORCE deservedly got off the mark at Plumpton last time and can make light of a 6 lb rise in the weights now his stamina is drawn out more. Much Too Dear starts out in handicaps on a lenient mark and could emerge as the chief threat after his break, with Perculator and Face d'Music well in the mix too.

Bottom weight MAC'S LEGACY has strong claims if judged on his clear second to a three-time subsequent winner at Hereford in January.

15:55 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 +57%) Sam Brown	3 3/1(+57%)	(1) Sam Brown 3/1, Back to winning ways when landing Veterans' Series Final at Warwick (24f) in January and performed creditably both starts since, latest when fifth of 12 in handicap chase at Kempton (24f, soft, 14/1) 29 days ago, finishing well. Respected. Won the series final at Warwick in January and has continued in good form; strong claims.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/2 -13%) Two For Gold	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(2) Two For Gold 9/2, Signed off last season with success (off 1 lb higher) in this contest and returned with an excellent second over C&D in November. Below par since but no surprise if he bounces back here. Tongue strap on first time. Pulled up/tailed off elsewhere on last three runs but likes it here and won this last year.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/4 +17%) Certainly Red	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(6) Certainly Red 11/4, Likeable sort who completed a hat-trick last term and shaped as though his turn may again be near when runner-up at Sandown (24.2f) last month. Best to draw a line through his subsequent run at Doncaster (testing conditions) and he's a solid candidate. Pulled up last time but in attritional race; of interest on his good second previously.
4	10 4th (10) (11/2 +31%) Risk And Roll	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(10) Risk And Roll 11/2, Tricky customer but capitalised on a reduced mark at Uttoxeter (24f) when last seen over fences in September. Mixed record over hurdles since and plenty to prove at this level from 1 lb out of the handicap. Fair efforts over hurdles the last twice and won last September on last chase start.
5th	7 5th (7) (8/1 -23%) Larry	8 8/1(-23%)	(7) Larry 8/1, Dual C&D winner who got back on the scoreboard when landing a 4-runner Plumpton handicap (25.7f, soft) in January. Below form in a more competitive event here latest but will be dangerous if back on a going day. Twice well beaten over C&D this winter but good record here otherwise and not ruled out.
6th	5 6th (5) (18/1 -260%) Diego Du Charmil	18 18/1(-260%)	(5) Diego Du Charmil 18/1, Absent since finishing second in a handicap chase at Kempton (18f) in May 2022 but, on the upside, he resumes on a 5 lb lower mark and his top yard is more than capable of getting one ready following a spell on the sidelines. Enters calculations. Likes it here and he's on a handy mark, but hefty absence and his stamina are the doubts.
7th	3 7th (3) (28/1 -180%) Mac Tottie	28 28/1(-180%)	(3) Mac Tottie 28/1, Won 2 races over the National fences during 2021/22 campaign and notched another success at Aintree (Mildmay Course) on Boxing Day. Ran no sort of race in testing ground over hurdles latest but return to quicker conditions may seen him in better light here. Tailed off over hurdles recently but chasing is his game nowadays; not discounted.
8th	8 8th (8) (12/1 +14%) Back On The Lash	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Back On The Lash 12/1, Dual Cross-Country winner at Cheltenham but a bid for a third title defence failed to spark him back to life in November. Likely best watched on return to action. Struggled on last two runs last autumn but on a handy mark and the ground is set to suit.

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16:30 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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

Two For Gold landed the corresponding event 12 months ago and connections will be hopeful that a first-time tongue-tie can see the admirable veteran return to form. However, after scoring in a valuable veterans' series final at Warwick in January, SAM BROWN was far from disgraced in the Denman Chase and it was a similar story in the Coral Trophy at Kempton last time. Down in class and with Freddie Gingell taking off a crucial 5lb, he might be the answer. Larry is also noted.

It could be worth chancing TWO FOR GOLD, who figures off a handy mark and goes particularly well here (won this event 12 months ago). The returning Diego Du Charmil and Certainly Red are both having their first starts in veterans events and are feared most.

Topweight SAM BROWN (nap) has continued in good form since winning the series final at Warwick in January and gets the nod.

16:30 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/2 +22%) Supreme Gift	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(5) Supreme Gift 7/2, Triple winner in novice hurdles last season and improved from his chasing debut to score in a 4-runner Ascot handicap in November. Not so good next 2 starts but returned to form reverted to hurdles/back up in trip when runner-up here (23.5f, good to soft) last month. Has run really well on both visits to Ascot, including last time, and he's a key player.
2	9 2nd (9) (6/1 -9%) Arqoob	6 6/1(-9%)	(9) Arqoob 6/1, Second win over hurdles for his current yard at Sandown in November. Strong at the finish when third in a big-field Ascot handicap on penultimate outing and possibly unsuited by conditions at Doncaster last time. Well beaten when upped to 3m last time but good third over 2m3f here previously.
3	8 3rd (8) (18/1 +18%) Hurricane Harvey	18 18/1(+18%)	(8) Hurricane Harvey 18/1, Usually consistent but appears to have lost his form for the time being, so others are preferred even if he's sliding in the weights. Fair 4th in December and now 6lb lower but this 10yo has been well beaten the last twice.
4	6 4th (6) (17/2 -55%) Josh The Boss	8.5 17/2(-55%)	(6) Josh The Boss 17/2, Has made up into a fairly useful novice, routing the opposition on return/debut over hurdles at Warwick (21f) then defying a penalty in an unconventional race at Aintree. First poor effort in this sphere when only fifth at Exeter last time but could get back on track. Disappointing last time but on earlier evidence he has potential off handicap debut mark.
5th	4 5th (4) (3/1 +14%) Itso Fury	3 3/1(+14%)	(4) Itso Fury 3/1, Ran out a good winner at Wincanton (19.8f) in November and backed it up with a solid showing when third at Kelso last time. Might not have reached his limit and expected to be on the premises again. Won at Wincanton two starts ago and solid third at Kelso three weeks ago; chance.
6th	1 6th (1) (8/1 -14%) Get A Tonic	8 8/1(-14%)	(1) Get A Tonic 8/1, Got back on track with a dominant front-running display in a Newbury handicap hurdle in December. Disappointing at the same course next time, though, and she looks vulnerable. Well beaten at Newbury when last seen but made all there two starts ago and not ruled out.
7th	2 7th (2) (11/1 +21%) Espoir De Romay	11 11/1(+21%)	(2) Espoir De Romay 11/1, Very capable sort who has been lightly raced in recent seasons. Not the most consistent these days and arrives on the back of a lesser effort at Chepstow a couple of months ago. Hasn't shone this season but he's 7lb lower than when second in this race last year.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (9/2 -29%) The Four Sixes	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(3) The Four Sixes 9/2, Found improvement on debut for Olly Murphy when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at Wetherby in December and good efforts in defeat since, runner-up back there last time. Should give another good account. Has done very well at Wetherby for new yard and could make another bold bid.

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17:05 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f Race Class Flow

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

The form of SUPREME GIFT's recent course second has worked out well, with both the third and fourth winning next time, so a subsequent 3lb rise might not prevent Henry Daly's charge from going one better. The Four Sixes also occupied the runner-up berth on his latest outing at Wetherby and he is unlikely to be far away, while top-weight Get A Tonic drops in class and must be respected for the in-form Dan Skelton team.

THE FOUR SIXES has made a positive start for Olly Murphy and travelled with purpose when runner-up at Wetherby last time, so he gets the marginal vote over Itso Fury, who is also going the right way. Supreme Gift is another one to consider.

The 5yo novice JOSH THE BOSS was disappointing at Exeter last month but showed considerable promise previously and he's the pick.

17:05 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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