14:40 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 23 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
16	16 (16) (20/1 -11%) Wobwobwob		20 20/1(-11%)																															(16) Wobwobwob 20/1, Won the 25-runner Ayr Silver Cup last autumn and having slipped back down to that mark, capitalised on the drop in grade when winning 15-runner handicap at Thirsk (6f, soft) 7 days ago, finding plenty to lead near line. This a much better contest, however. Won at Thirsk last Saturday (6f, good to soft); now back on career-high mark; vulnerable.
1	8 1st (8) (7/1 +42%) The Wizard Of Eye		7 7/1(+42%)																															(8) The Wizard Of Eye 7/1, Signed off 2022 with a listed success at Kempton but never really scaled those heights last year, well held at Newbury (7f, heavy) when last seen 7 months ago (lost a shoe). He's been gelded since and having joined a new yard, he's one to look out for (unexposed in handicaps). Has proved hard to win with but starts life with new stable on a good mark.
2	3 2nd (3) (14/1 -17%) Ramazan		14 14/1(-17%)																															(3) Ramazan 14/1, Big improver towards the end of last season, landing a valuable Chepstow handicap before finding only one too good in Ayr Gold Cup and Redcar listed event final 2 outings. Looked rusty when second on return in minor event at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 3 weeks ago and should be much closer to form. Consistent in the main; on a career-high mark but Joe Leavy takes off a handy 5lb.
3	10 3rd (10) (33/1 -83%) Bless Him		33 33/1(-83%)																															(10) Bless Him 33/1, Still a smart operator on his day, running well in big fields in the Royal Hunt Cup and the Bunbury Cup last summer. Underperformed on his final start over C&D last season but is an each-way player in a race that will almost certainly be run to suit (comes from off the pace). Useful on his day but may struggle to recapture his peak form now aged ten.
4	18 4th (18) (8/1 +27%) Hickory		8 8/1(+27%)																															(18) Hickory 8/1, Went close in a similar event over C&D last summer and bounced back to best with headgear discarded when ¾-length second of 9 to Zero Carbon in handicap at Kempton (7f) last month, having to pick way through straight. Headgear back on and he's a must for the shortlist. Close second in last year's International over C&D; may well have a big prize in him.
5th	7 5th (7) (33/1 -106%) Ropey Guest		33 33/1(-106%)																															(7) Ropey Guest 33/1, Bagged a second success of 2023 with a career best in 19-runner handicap at York (1m, good to firm) in August and ended his campaign with cracking runner-up effort at this course (8f, soft), acknowledging he enjoyed a positional advantage. May need this on seasonal return. Runner-up in the Balmoral here last October; beaten in this race for the last three years.
6th	4 6th (4) (12/1 +14%) Streets Of Gold		12 12/1(+14%)																															(4) Streets Of Gold 12/1, Unbeaten in 5 starts as a 2-y-o and posted his best effort last season when third in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot. Not in the same form in 2 subsequent appearances last term but encouraging effort on return in a Group 3 at Newmarket recently. Can get back on track as a 4-y-o. Peak effort when close third in last year's Jersey Stakes over C&D; each-way possibilities.
7th	1 7th (1) (12/1 +0%) Popmaster		12 12/1(+0%)																															(1) Popmaster 12/1, Back on the scoresheet at this track last summer and in fine form in the second half of 2023 campaign, twice going close in valuable handicaps here either side of a 7f listed success at Newbury. Shaped as if retaining ability on recent return to action so he's one to consider. Has some good C&D form; on a career-high mark but Brandon Wilkie takes off a useful 5lb.
8th	9 8th (9) (18/1 -50%) Fantastic Fox		18 18/1(-50%)																															(9) Fantastic Fox 18/1, Proved as good as ever to resume winning ways at Lingfield (8f, AW) in January and rounded off a most productive winter campaign when a close third at Newcastle (8f) on Good Friday. Would be a danger to all if translating that form back to turf. Productive on AW since September; however, he's 9lb higher than last turf attempt.
9th	13 9th (13) (17/2 +47%) Arabian Storm		8.5 17/2(+47%)																															(13) Arabian Storm 17/2, Lightly-raced winner in 2023 who had his 3-y-o season cut short and shaped as if badly needing the run after 11 months off at Kempton (7f) in March. This should reveal what ability remains. Lightly raced; finished 6l behind Mostabshir on reappearance but may do better this time.
10th	17 10th (17) (9/2 +55%) Pearle D'or		4.5 9/2(+55%)																															(17) Pearle D'or 9/2, Progressive in the second half of last season, scoring over C&D in July before doubling his tally for the yard at Newbury. Probably needed the run at Newmarket recently and he's very much the type to improve again this year (form figures here are 213). Big chance with the hood back on. Good record over C&D last season; respected back here with usual hood reapplied.
11th	5 11th (5) (7/1 -8%) Mostabshir		7 7/1(-8%)																															(5) Mostabshir 7/1, York novice winner at the Dante Festival last year but failed to live up to that early-season promise last year. However, he forced a smart course specialist to pull out all the stops to fend him off on return at Kempton (7f) in March and that bodes well for this campaign. Ran well over 7f at Kempton most recently; unexposed at this trip; major contender.
12th	21 12th (21) (22/1 +0%) Caragio		22 22/1(+0%)																															(21) Caragio 22/1, Made his first start on all-weather a winning one at Kempton last October and ran up to best after 4 months off when 1½ lengths fourth of 9 to Zero Carbon there (7f) last month, no extra only late on. A place is probably the best he can hope for in this. Fairly useful but has something to prove in a particularly hot contest back on turf.
13th	14 13th (14) (20/1 -11%) Mustajaab		20 20/1(-11%)																															(14) Mustajaab 20/1, Won on reappearance at Southwell last year and repeated the trick with a really taking effort after 8 months off in 12-runner handicap there (7.1f) last month, scoring with plenty in hand. Stable couldn't be in better form right and he could well kick on this time. Reappearance win took his AW record to 2-2; stiffer task off new mark at this level.
14th	15 14th (15) (66/1 +0%) Londoner		66 66/1(+0%)																															(15) Londoner 66/1, Gelded and wasn't disgraced on first outing since leaving Aidan O'Brien for 35,000 gns after 6 months off when tenth at Kempton (11f) last month. Tailed-off last having bizarrely been dropped 6 furlongs in trip at Musselburgh just under 3 weeks ago but this very competitive. Pair of duck eggs for new yard this year; still needs to prove he retains ability.
15th	6 15th (6) (28/1 +0%) Carrytheone		28 28/1(+0%)																															(6) Carrytheone 28/1, Placed 3 times last season for John Patrick Murtagh, including when third in Ballycorus Stakes at Leopardstown. Ended the year with a creditable sixth in a big-field handicap and shaped as if retaining ability for his new yard when mid-field at Newmarket (7f) last month. Ex-Iirsh 7yo who hasn't won since 2021; second start for new stable.
16th	11 16th (11) (25/1 -39%) Rhoscolyn		25 25/1(-39%)																															(11) Rhoscolyn 25/1, 3-time winner last season and ran at least as well as for any of those victories when fourth of 9 at Haydock (7f, heavy) a fortnight ago. His record appears a little in and out and this quicker ground may not play to his strengths (hard to fault on soft/heavy). Gained four of his last five wins at Goodwood; mixed record (930000050) at Ascot.
17th	23 17th (23) (40/1 -100%) King's Vanity		40 40/1(-100%)																															(23) King's Vanity 40/1, Won second time up in novice at Lingfield (7f) in January. Good second in a 7f novice at Kempton next time but proved to be a disappointment back there (8f) on handicap debut 3 month ago, not looking the easiest of rides in the process. This a very tough assignment on turf debut. Unexposed type who is having first start away from AW; has a turf pedigree; could go well.
18th	2 18th (2) (18/1 -13%) Jumby		18 18/1(-13%)																															(2) Jumby 18/1, Better than ever when winning Group 3 John of Gaunt at Haydock last June and backed that up when second in Criterion at Newmarket in July. However, he ended the campaign in a bit of a lull, and it was a similar story on return (gelded) in Saudi Arabia 11 weeks ago. Back in a handicap. Dual Group winner; returns to handicap level off a workable mark; 3-7 under William Buick.
19th	19 19th (19) (33/1 +18%) Abduction		33 33/1(+18%)																															(19) Abduction 33/1, Proved better than ever to narrowly resume winning ways returned to all-weather on his final 2023 start and given a considerate reappearance after 6 months off when down the field at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to soft) just under 3 weeks ago. Big outsider. Well held at Musselburgh on seasonal debut and remains on career-high mark.
20th	12 20th (12) (14/1 -17%) Merlin The Wizard		14 14/1(-17%)																															(12) Merlin The Wizard 14/1, Progressive last season, notching a third win of the campaign when seeing off 7 rivals in a 1m handicap on the July Course at Newmarket (good to firm) in August. Presumably amiss to have run so poorly in Cambridgeshire 7 weeks later and not seen since. Drops back in trip. Ran badly in the Cambridgeshire but progressive otherwise; may still have more to offer.
21st	22 21st (22) (33/1 -83%) Zero Carbon		33 33/1(-83%)																															(22) Zero Carbon 33/1, Dual winner last year and picked up where he left off when last seen 5 months earlier to land a third C&D success at Kempton (7f) just over 5 weeks ago by ¾ length from Hickory, always holding on having led under 2f out. Others look stronger back on turf. Reappearance win took his AW record to 5-10; just 1-9 and inconsistent on turf.

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14:40 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

The classy Mostabshir is a very likely type for a race of this nature and he should be thereabouts given he can sit handy to pick off his rivals from a stands-side position in the stalls. However, C&D winner PEARLE D'OR will have a choice of where to go from his middle draw and that ability to switch with the pace could be key. Obviously, there are dangers aplenty and the likes of Hickory, Merlin The Wizard, Ropey Guest and Popmaster all have chances in a highly competitive renewal.

A typically competitive renewal of this valuable handicap in which the vote goes to PEARLE D'OR, who probably needed the outing on his seasonal return at Newmarket last month and is very much the type to improve again this year (boast form figures of 213 at this track). Hickory went close over C&D last year and, arriving on the back of a career-best effort, he's put forward as the main threat, with The Wizard of Eye, Mostabshir and Ramazan a few others of note, too.

Preference is for last year's International runner-up HICKORY (nap), ahead of Pearle D'Or and The Wizard Of Eye.

14:40 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Ascot Stakes (Class 3) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (8/1 +11%) Xanthe		8 8/1(+11%)																															(11) Xanthe 8/1, Foaled March 30. €75,000 yearling, Earthlight filly. Closely related to smart 6f winner Fort Del Oro and half-sister to 3 winners, including 5f winners Gyldan and Hot Stone. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Plenty to like on breeding and market support would be interesting.
2	8 2nd (8) (16/1 +20%) Reposado		16 16/1(+20%)																															(8) Reposado 16/1, Foaled March 31. £200,000 yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Trillium and useful 2-y-o 6.5f winner American Kestrel. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner. Seventh of 8 in maiden at Newbury (5.2f, good to soft, 9/1) on debut 22 days ago. Looked in need of the experience when seventh of eight on last month's Newbury debut.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/7 +48%) Hallasan		0.571429 4/7(+48%)																															(4) Hallasan 4/7, Foaled February 27. £180,000 yearling, Pinatubo colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 5f winner Al Raya. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner. 10/11, third of 6 in minor event at Newmarket (5f, good) on debut 25 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve and highly respected. Pulled too hard when third of six on Newmarket debut; the experience won't have been lost.
4	9 4th (9) (20/1 -122%) Rokuni		20 20/1(-122%)																															(9) Rokuni 20/1, Foaled February 1. €45,000 foal, 45,000 gns yearling, Saxon Warrior colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Riyazan. Stable 4-9 with 2yo newcomers so far this year so he has to be watched carefully.
5th	10 5th (10) (28/1 -100%) Spirit Of Leros		28 28/1(-100%)																															(10) Spirit Of Leros 28/1, Foaled January 21. 75,000 gns yearling, No Nay Never colt. Dam once-raced sister to very smart winner up to 1½m Ektihaam and Sceptre Stakes winner Music Box. Stable's first 2yo runner of the season and the market should indicate what is expected.
6th	1 6th (1) (17/2 -70%) Aysgarth		8.5 17/2(-70%)																															(1) Aysgarth 17/2, Foaled February 11. 180,000 gns yearling, Showcasing colt. Half-brother to smart winner up to 1m Laneqash and useful 6f/7f winner Open Mind. Dam 8.6f winner. Attractive pedigree and stable has a good record with 2yos first time out; watch market.
7th	2 7th (2) (14/1 -17%) Bow Street		14 14/1(-17%)																															(2) Bow Street 14/1, Foaled March 10. Bated Breath colt. Dam, 5f winner, half-sister to top-class sprinter Marsha out of useful 2-y-o 5f winner Marlinka. Certainly bred for speed. Useful sprinting pedigree and worth a market check on debut.
8th	5 8th (5) (12/1 -50%) Monomyth		12 12/1(-50%)																															(5) Monomyth 12/1, Foaled March 17. 80,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel colt. Closely related to useful winner up to 6f Tashaaboh and 5f winner Sardinia Sunset, and half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Ambushed. Something to like on breeding and stable 2-4 with 2yos this year; watch market.
9th	7 9th (7) (20/1 -82%) Pivotal Days		20 20/1(-82%)																															(7) Pivotal Days 20/1, Foaled April 17. 165,000 gns yearling, Mohaather colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 9f Zaman and useful winner up to 7f Snooze N You Lose. Dam 6f-7f winner. Nice pedigree but stable's record with 2yo newcomers suggests he may be better for the run.
10th	3 10th (3) (33/1 +0%) Chasing Gold		33 33/1(+0%)																															(3) Chasing Gold 33/1, Foaled January 21. Twilight Son colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Indispensable. Would be a rare winning 2yo newcomer from the stable.

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15:10 Ascot Stakes (Class 3) 5f Race Class Flow

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

The first progeny of star two-year-old Pinatubo, HALLASAN shaped with encouragement when only beaten a length into third on his debut at Newmarket. Charlie Appleby's colt should come on plenty for that outing and he gets the vote ahead of newcomer Aysgarth, who cost 180,000gns and hails from a yard that knows how to ready one first time out. Reposado and Xanthe cannot be ruled out either.

A hot race of it's type. HALLASAN is well bred and attracted plenty of support before an encouraging third on debut at Newmarket 25 days ago, so he's the one to beat. That said, there are a lot of interesting newcomers in opposition, headed by Aysgarth and Xanthe.

The experience gained by HALLASAN when third of six at Newmarket last month could prove crucial. The form has since been boosted.

15:10 Ascot Stakes (Class 3) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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15:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (11/2 +39%) Too Bossy For Us		5.5 11/2(+39%)																															(7) Too Bossy For Us 11/2, Stepped up on 2-y-o form when third of 12 in novice (16/1) at Kempton (8f) 59 days ago, not knocked about. Longer trip should suit on handicap debut and he's open to further improvement. Caught the eye when third on his Kempton reappearance; should relish the longer trip.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/2 +18%) City Burglar		4.5 9/2(+18%)																															(1) City Burglar 9/2, Cracksman colt who confirmed promise showed in maiden/novice events when successful on nursery debut at Ayr (1m) in September. Mid-field in big-field event at Doha (7f) in December but this sort of test promises to suit returned to these shores. Should stay, but this won't be easy giving weight to some unexposed and race-fit rivals.
3	6 3rd (6) (11/2 -10%) Midnite Storm		5.5 11/2(-10%)																															(6) Midnite Storm 11/2, Fairly useful form at 2 yrs and made a creditable return when third at Newcastle last month. Worth a try at this trip and opening mark is a fair one. Runner-up in last three starts; has shaped then as though stepping up in trip would suit.
4	4 4th (4) (5/2 -25%) Midair		2.5 5/2(-25%)																															(4) Midair 5/2, Left debut behind when second of 9 in maiden at Goodwood, suited by increase in trip. Unable to land the odds next 2 starts, including when just edged out at Epsom on return. Headgear may help and likely to stay this far, so shortlisted on handicap bow. Second in last three starts; should stay 1m2f on handicap debut; respected; cheekpieces on.
5th	5 5th (5) (18/1 -50%) Sindoriyno		18 18/1(-50%)																															(5) Sindoriyno 18/1, Narrow winner of an ordinary maiden at Wolverhampton on debut but failed to build on that when fourth under a penalty there 2 weeks ago. More needed switched to handicaps. AW winner; should be suited by the step up in trip and respected on turf/handicap debut.
6th	3 6th (3) (9/2 -29%) Magico		4.5 9/2(-29%)																															(3) Magico 9/2, Progressive sort who followed up his novice win at Pontefract when getting up late at Kempton on handicap debut final 2-y-o start. Should have more to offer up in trip this year. Won his last two in the autumn; should stay the longer trip and a market check is advised.
7th	2 7th (2) (17/2 +15%) Global Skies		8.5 17/2(+15%)																															(2) Global Skies 17/2, Haydock maiden winner in September. Decent third at Beverley on return/handicap bow and looks ready for the step up in trip. Soft-ground winner at 2; bred to stay at least this far, but this is a competitive race.
8th	8 8th (8) (33/1 -106%) The Ferret		33 33/1(-106%)																															(8) The Ferret 33/1, Winner of novice at Lingfield in December 12/1, good fourth of 8 on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) following month. Off 128 days. Significantly up in trip. Others look better treated. Should stay but has a four-month absence to overcome and is still to prove himself on turf.

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15:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Narrowly denied on his last two starts, including at Epsom on his return, MIDAIR should relish going up in trip being by Frankel, and the booking of William Buick catches the eye as he looks to break the maiden on his handicap debut. A comfortable winner at Ayr on his penultimate outing and given a spin at Doha since, City Burglar is a key player, along with the hat-trick-seeking Magico. Similar to the selection, Sindoriyno is another who should appreciate going up to 1m2f after an eyecatching effort when staying on late in the piece at Wolverhampton.

MAGICO appeals as the type who will continue to progress at 3 yrs so can complete the hat-trick on return. Midnite Storm's opening mark is a fair one so is next best ahead of Too Bossy For Us, who remains with potential.

It may be worth siding with TOO BOSSY FOR US who very much caught the eye when third on his Kempton reappearance.

15:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:20 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (11/4 +31%) Warda Jamila		2.75 11/4(+31%)																															(6) Warda Jamila 11/4, Shaped well when fourth of 14 on 7f Leicester debut in September and confirmed that promise when scoring over 1m there 4 weeks later. Half-sister to the yard's very smart stayer Coltrane and she improved again in a stronger race at Newbury last month. Handicap debut. May have needed last month's Newbury return and is bred to stay at least this far.
2	2 2nd (2) (40/1 -150%) Moogie		40 40/1(-150%)																															(2) Moogie 40/1, All 3 wins in a productive 3-y-o campaign on the AW. Looked rusty after 5 months off at Chelmsford and should strip fitter for that. Now has to prove that she can do it on turf. Hood on first time. Three wins over 1m2f on AW last year, but has run poorly in both starts on turf; hood on.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/1 -83%) Avon Light		11 11/1(-83%)																															(3) Avon Light 11/1, Better than ever on AW this spring, winning handicaps at Kempton and Chelmsford. Nudged up 2 lb and a danger to all if she's as effective on turf. Bids for a hat-trick after two wins on the AW, but has to prove herself back on turf.
4	1 4th (1) (7/1 +36%) Prenup		7 7/1(+36%)																															(1) Prenup 7/1, Enjoyed a productive first season with this yard last term, hitting the target 3 times. Sound return to action when seventh at Newmarket and this a weaker band of handicap. Still 6lb above her last winning mark and 1m2f just appears to stretch her.
5th	4 5th (4) (15/2 -50%) Ciara Pearl		7.5 15/2(-50%)																															(4) Ciara Pearl 15/2, Progressive throughout her 6-race career, winning back-to-back AW handicaps before completing the hat-trick on turf at Bath a fortnight ago. Seen to very good effect on that occasion but she's a danger to all. Record reads 212111 and another 5lb rise may not preclude another big effort.
6th	10 6th (10) (11/1 -22%) Unreal Connection		11 11/1(-22%)																															(10) Unreal Connection 11/1, Off the mark at Epsom last summer and while her 2-y-o campaign ended on a low-key note, she got back on track when third in a 7-runner Kempton handicap (1m) recently. Shapes as though this stiffer test will be in her favour so she's worth considering. 2l behind Ciara Pearl at Kempton last month; 8lb better off and longer trip should suit.
7th	5 7th (5) (20/1 -43%) Meleri		20 20/1(-43%)																															(5) Meleri 20/1, Proved at least as good as ever when winning 10-runner handicap at Bath (10.2f, soft, 11/2) in October. Almost certainly needed the run on last month's reappearance and fancied to run closer to form this time. Two wins over this trip, but well behind Ciara Pearl on last month's Lingfield return.
8th	8 8th (8) (7/1 +0%) Miss Alpilles		7 7/1(+0%)																															(8) Miss Alpilles 7/1, Bred to stay well and best effort yet when fourth of 14 in a 10f Newbury maiden 3 weeks ago. That form yet to be tested fully and opening mark asks for more. Has shown promise in two of her three starts; open to progress now handicapping.
9th	7 9th (7) (10/3 -21%) Turn Up The Heat		3.333333 10/3(-21%)																															(7) Turn Up The Heat 10/3, Modest form in a couple of novices on the AW during the winter but much more like it when second switched to turf at Bath last month (1m) responding well. Step up in trip sure to suit and this mark could be lenient. Steady progress in three starts, finishing second at Bath last month; 1m2f should suit.
10th	9 10th (9) (20/1 +0%) Liv My Life		20 20/1(+0%)																															(9) Liv My Life 20/1, Chester/Goodwood winner at up to 6f last year. Folded over 1m when last seen in November so this trip asks a question on reappearance. Returns from six months off, but is bred for middle-distances on the dam's side.

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16:20 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

A tricky puzzle to solve, but a chance is taken on the well-related Oaks entrant WARDA JAMILA. Andrew Balding has been in fine form of late and this half-sister to top-class stayer Coltrane looks likely to have a say off an initial mark of 80. The progressive Ciara Pearl is feared most after a hat-trick of wins already this term, but another 5lb rise could be one step too far. Turn Up The Heat isn't easily ruled out on her first taste of handicap action.

TURN UP THE HEAT left her AW form trailing in her wake when second at Bath a month ago, and bred to improve for this trip, her opening mark may underestimate her. Ciara Pearl chases a 4-timer so has to be feared, with Warda Jamila another handicap debutante to note.

This race has gone to a 3yo for the past three years. TURN UP THE HEAT is progressing nicely and should appreciate the longer trip.

16:20 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:55 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 27 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
25	25 (25) (22/1 -57%) Buraback		22 22/1(-57%)																															(25) Buraback 22/1, Notched fourth success of what has already been a highly productive campaign at Leicester (5f, heavy) a fortnight ago. Remains on a workable mark up 4 lb but thr drying ground is a concern. Has won four of his last five starts on AW/turf, but drying ground would pose a question.
1	24 1st (24) (20/1 -43%) Northcliff		20 20/1(-43%)																															(24) Northcliff 20/1, In good form since scoring at Wolverhampton (7f) in February, making the frame next 3 starts prior to striking again at Chelmsford (6f) 9 days ago. However, record on turf (0-22) tempers enthusiasm. 2-29 with both wins coming on the AW; twice placed on turf last month, but more is needed.
2	10 2nd (10) (14/1 +30%) Holkham Bay		14 14/1(+30%)																															(10) Holkham Bay 14/1, In good form on the AW towards the end of last year and though yet to deliver the goods on turf, he shaped pretty well when mid-field on return in a 16-runner Newbury handicap (6f, good to soft). Still, he'll need to take a step forward if he's to emerge on top here. Not beaten far on last month's Newbury return, but needs more to break his duck on turf.
3	2 3rd (2) (15/2 +38%) Champagne Sarah		7.5 15/2(+38%)																															(2) Champagne Sarah 15/2, Bagged sprint handicaps at Newbury and Yarmouth last summer, and further success surely awaits this season judged on her encouraging reappearance third at Windsor (6f, good) where she conceded first run and generally wasn't seen to best effect. Cheekpieces refitted and she's one to consider. Off the same mark as when third on her Windsor return; drying ground will help.
4	12 4th (12) (12/1 +0%) Dark Side Thunder		12 12/1(+0%)																															(12) Dark Side Thunder 12/1, Won 3 times in 2023 and added to his tally when narrowly prevailing at Southwell on his latest start in March. 3 lb nudge fair enough and he is effective on turf, too, but this assignment demands a clear personal best. 7-15 on AW and 0-7 on turf; back on a career-high mark so will need to be at his very best.
5th	22 5th (22) (22/1 +12%) Starproof		22 22/1(+12%)																															(22) Starproof 22/1, Scored on 2 occasions last year and and ended 2023 campaign with a couple of creditable efforts in deteat at Wolverhampton (6f). Still, she's not the most consistent of types on the whole and likely to find one or two too good here. Goes on any ground; has undergone wind surgery and may need this after six months off.
6th	16 6th (16) (20/1 +20%) Fantasy Master		20 20/1(+20%)																															(16) Fantasy Master 20/1, Doncaster winner off this mark last summer and stepped up on his reappearance spin when 1½ lengths sixth to Kuwait City at Yarmouth. Wasn't in the same form back on Town Moor last time, though, and others look more solid. Back off the same mark as when successful at Doncaster last summer; worth a second look.
7th	19 7th (19) (20/1 -67%) One More Wave		20 20/1(-67%)																															(19) One More Wave 20/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in March and has made the frame both starts since, latterly chasing home Many A Star off this mark at Kempton (6f). By no means a forlorn hope but he will need to up his game if he's to bag this prize. Has been running well on the AW this year, but has to prove he can do it back on turf.
8th	26 8th (26) (33/1 -32%) Sarah's Verse		33 33/1(-32%)																															(26) Sarah's Verse 33/1, Cashed in on a reduced mark when getting on top close home at Bath (5f, heavy) last month. Decent fourth over the same C&D 13 days ago but she looks vulnerable in this more competitive handicap. Goes on any ground, but a record of 1-30 over 6f or further brings reservations.
9th	14 9th (14) (33/1 -106%) Antiphon		33 33/1(-106%)																															(14) Antiphon 33/1, Back in the winning groove when accounting for 5 rivals at Windsor (5f, good to soft) last time. Remains on a fair mark up 3 lb but several of these rivals are more appealing all the same. Ended a losing run at Windsor last time; 3lb rise still leaves him fairly treated.
10th	27 10th (27) (50/1 -52%) The Cola Kid		50 50/1(-52%)																															(27) The Cola Kid 50/1, Back on the scoresheet at Kempton (7f) in November and followed up over 6f there 7 days later. Not so good next 2 starts, though, and others make more appeal. 14lb higher than when gaining his latest turf success last summer; others preferred.
11th	23 11th (23) (8/1 +20%) Habooba		8 8/1(+20%)																															(23) Habooba 8/1, Opened her account at Lingfield in December and largely creditable efforts in defeat since, not least when finding just one too good at Wolverhampton (6f) last month. Oisin Murphy again aboard and she will be a threat if reproducing that form on her turf debut. Most consistent on the AW since the autumn, but not easy to assess on belated turf debut.
12th	1 12th (1) (12/1 -33%) Buccabay		12 12/1(-33%)																															(1) Buccabay 12/1, C&D winner as a 2yo and doubled his tally when scoring in good style in a Bath handicap (5.7f, good to firm) in September. Went close back here on his recent seasonal reappearance and while more is needed having been raised 3 lb for that, he should make his presence felt. 3lb higher than whemn just beaten on his return over 5f here; return to 6f should suit.
13th	18 13th (18) (18/1 +10%) Alcazan		18 18/1(+10%)																															(18) Alcazan 18/1, Scored twice last season and kicked off this campaign with a creditable third in the 11-runner Windsor handicap won by Bishop's Crown, finishing a whisker behind the runner-up, Capote's Dream, with Expert Agent back in fifth. Place possibilities. Eight-time winner; ran well when third on last month's Windsor return; go well again.
14th	3 14th (3) (25/1 -79%) Capote's Dream		25 25/1(-79%)																															(3) Capote's Dream 25/1, Regained the winning thread over 6f at Windsor last term and positive start to this season in a change of headgear (cheekpieces replaced visor) when runner-up over the same C&D last month. Couldn't rule out off the same mark here with the visor refitted. Ran well at his beloved Windsor on last month's return, but modest in one visit here.
15th	6 15th (6) (11/1 -10%) Mister Bluebird		11 11/1(-10%)																															(6) Mister Bluebird 11/1, Started off 2023 in good form, winning at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in June on his third start of the campaign. Wasn't at the same level towards the end of the year but wasn't too far behind Buccabay when fourth on return here (5f, good) and he was successful in this race in 2022. 5lb higher than when winning this in 2022, but 3lb below last winning mark; respected.
16th	17 16th (17) (50/1 -100%) Beelzebub		50 50/1(-100%)																															(17) Beelzebub 50/1, Made second start for this yard a winning one at Newcastle (7f) in January. Good third over the same C&D next time but form has dipped the last twice and he's 0-5 on turf. Tongue strap refitted. 0-5 on turf; possible he needs 7f these days; new headgear combination.
17th	11 17th (11) (12/1 +52%) Abbey Heights		12 12/1(+52%)																															(11) Abbey Heights 12/1, Showed a game attitude and produced a career best when making all at Wolverhampton (6f) in November 2022. However, absent since a lesser effort over the same C&D a month later, so it's reasonable to assume that he'll be better for the run. 2-5 on AW and 0-2 on turf; this is a competitive race in which to defy a 17-month absence.
18th	8 18th (8) (25/1 +11%) Tadreeb		25 25/1(+11%)																															(8) Tadreeb 25/1, Proved that he retains ability when fifth at Lingfield (1m, AW) following a 14-month absence in March but he failed to build on that over the same C&D next time. All four wins have come over 7f; enough to prove back in trip returned to turf.
19th	15 19th (15) (80/1 -100%) Zu Run		80 80/1(-100%)																															(15) Zu Run 80/1, Sole success to date was gained on the AW at 2 yrs and he has finished nearer last than first both starts since joining present yard. 1-13 and not shown much in two starts for this yard; plenty to prove back on turf.
20th	21 20th (21) (33/1 -106%) Al Ameen		33 33/1(-106%)																															(21) Al Ameen 33/1, Made light of a 12-month absence on Kempton yard debut in October. Respectable fifth of 11 on reappearance there (6f) on retutn last month but he wasn't able to build on that returned to turf at Leicester a fortnight ago. Cheekpieces refitted. Below form returned to turf a fortnight ago; drying ground may help but others appeal more.
21st	4 21st (4) (33/1 -106%) Kuwait City		33 33/1(-106%)																															(4) Kuwait City 33/1, Had slipped below his last winning mark and capitalised on a drop in grade when striking at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm) on return last month. However, failed to beat a rival home here recently and while the booking of Jim Crowley is a plus (Crowley is 2-2 aboard this 4-y-o), others are preferred. Winning reappearance at Yarmouth, but last here ten days ago; not sure what to expect.
22nd	20 22nd (20) (28/1 -100%) King Cabo		28 28/1(-100%)																															(20) King Cabo 28/1, Rewarded for string of consistent efforts when back on the scoreboard at Kempton (7f) in September. Nothing wrong with his latest display at Lingfield (7f, AW). 2 lb lower back on turf and, provided that this drop back in trip doesn't count against him, he's not without each-way hope. Still off last winning mark and drying ground will help but this trip is short of his best.
23rd	5 23rd (5) (20/1 +0%) Wildfell		20 20/1(+0%)																															(5) Wildfell 20/1, Gelded ahead of 2023 reappearance and won first 4 starts of that campaign. Some encouraging efforts for new yard this year and though 11 lb above his last winning mark, he is by no means handicapped out of things (good second off 3 lb higher at the big Goodwood meeting last summer). Not discounted. 11lb higher than when last successful; back over 6f for the first time since August 2022.
24th	9 24th (9) (14/1 -40%) Temple Bruer		14 14/1(-40%)																															(9) Temple Bruer 14/1, Hit the target twice in 2023 and, having slipped back down the weights following a string of low-key efforts, he got his head back in front at Chelmsford (6f) recently. Remains on a good mark nudged up 2 lb and he could have a part to play. 2lb rise for latest Chelmsford success still leaves him well treated on last summer's form.
25th	7 25th (7) (7/1 +0%) Brave Nation		7 7/1(+0%)																															(7) Brave Nation 7/1, Yet to add to 2-y-o debut success but has taken steps back in the right direction by making the frame in 5f handicaps here the last twice, including on his seasonal reappearance in a first-time hood (retained) 10 days ago. Down another 1 lb and a bold show anticipated with William Buick taking over. Third of eight over 5f here ten days ago but hasn't shone in three previous attempts at 6f.
26th	13 26th (13) (33/1 -136%) Expert Agent		33 33/1(-136%)																															(13) Expert Agent 33/1, All 3 wins gained on the AW but he's also effective on turf and shaped well when fifth of 11 at Windsor (6f, good) last month. Wasn't knocked about that day and continues to edge down the weights, so there is cause for optimism. Well handicapped and ran with credit back on turf last time; could sneak into the frame.

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16:55 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Plenty of chances in this deep field, with slight preference for MISTER BLUEBIRD, who arrives 3lb below his last winning mark. Heather Main's charge made a pleasing reappearance over 5f here and this step up in trip, coupled with a slight ease by the handicapper, can help him reverse the form with Buccabay, who finished a length and a half ahead of him in second on that occasion. Dark Side Thunder and Capote's Dream are also worthy of a closer look.

The return to this trip will be a plus for BRAVE NATION, who kept on well in the closing stages when third over 5f here recently. He has edged down to a tempting mark and is appealing with William Buick in the hot-seat. Expert Agent shaped well at Windor last month and he is also lurking on a dangerous mark, while Champagne Sarah, Habooba and Mister Bluebird are other to consider.

It may be worth siding with MISTER BLUEBIRD who proved he could cope with the hustle of this race when winning it two years ago.

16:55 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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