13:30 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:30 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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

1st: 2.12/1 (4) YAANAAS 2nd: 11/1 (11) REPERTOIRE 3rd: 11/1 (1) BEAR FORCE ONE

A winner on both of his starts to date, it would be no surprise if the Roger Varian-trained YAANAAS to ended up being pattern class come the end of the season, meaning an opening handicap mark of 92 should be well within range. Recent Kempton scorer Bear Force One merits respect under top-weight, while last year's winner Repertoire is another who enters calculations. Al Marmar could improve for the addition of first-time blinkers, while admirable veteran Raising Sand likes it around here and also arrives with live claims.

Having made an impressive winning debut at Newcastle, YAANAAS improved a chunk to remain unbeaten at Kempton 3 weeks ago, and with further progress on the cards, Roger Varian's charge gets the nod to make a winning turf/handicap debut. Baltimore Boy didn't get the chance to show what he could do on return at Doncaster last month so he may emerge as the main threat, with Diffident Spirit and last year's winner Repertoire another couple worth considering.

Several with claims but the one with the potential to go on to better things is YAANAAS who has won both AW starts in taking fashion.

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14:05 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:05 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, it seems like 1/1 (2) MAXIMUM IMPACT and 1.88/1 (1) ACTION POINT are the top contenders for first and second place. The third place is harder to predict, but 8.5/1 (5) THE LINE could potentially be a strong contender as well since it comes from a powerful stable. Therefore, the predicted order for the horses would be: 1. 1/1 (2) MAXIMUM IMPACT 2. 1.88/1 (1) ACTION POINT 3. 8.5/1 (5) THE LINE

The classy Blue Point has made an excellent start to life at stud, and his son ACTION POINT is fancied to continue that trend. Having won in taken fashion at Kempton on his racecourse debut, Archie Watson's colt can make a seamless transition to the turf and double his tally, possibly at the main expense of Maximum Impact, who bolted up at Leicester 19 days ago. Balagh makes plenty of appeal on paper and is worth a market check ahead of his debut, while The Line should not be underestimated either.

This may be fought out by the two previous winners, with MAXIMUM IMPACT preferred to Action Point and taken to follow up his Leicester romp. Newcomers have won 4 of the last 7 renewals of this contest and The Line could be the pick of the three.

Amo Racing's MAXIMUM IMPACT is taken to follow up his Leicester win. Action Point and Balagh look the main threats.

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14:40 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:40 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

It is difficult to predict with certainty based on this summary, but the horses with the most promising form and potential seem to be 14/1 (6) ELEGANCIA, 7.5/1 (3) VEIL OF SHADOWS, and 4/1 (7) QUEEN FOR YOU. It is possible that any of these three could finish in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place.

DANCING GODDESS might have bumped into one when finishing a good second in a conditions race at Kempton last month and Charlie Appleby's filly, who sets a lofty standard, could take all the beating back now in novice company. Stablemate Veil Of Shadows looks set to improve having made a successful debut 88 days ago, while the steadily progressive Copy Artist must be of interest now switched to turf. Orchid Bloom made a striking debut when winning at Newmarket in October and she also merits a place on the shortlist.

This looks a very deep novice but it's still hard to escape the claims of DANCING GODDESS, who sets the clear standard on her runner-up effort on the AW under a penalty 3 weeks ago. There should be plenty more to come from her, but that does also apply to Orchid Bloom and Elegancia, while Queen For You is a likely newcomer on paper.

A good race in which all seven have clear potential. DANCING GODDESS sets the standard courtesy of her Kempton second.

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15:15 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:15 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Based on the summary, 1/1 (2) TRUESHAN has the best chance of winning with his recent second place finish and success in three C&D races. 2.75/1 (1) COLTRANE is also a strong contender, with three wins under his belt and a close second to 1/1 (2) TRUESHAN in his last race. 12/1 (4) RAJINSKY is another reliable stayer, having won a listed race recently and is well in the mix. Therefore, the predicted order of finish is 1/1 (2) TRUESHAN in first place, 2.75/1 (1) COLTRANE in second place, and 12/1 (4) RAJINSKY in third place.

TRUESHAN did let his supporters down when sent off odds-on at Nottingham on his return but with hindsight, 1m6f may be too short for him these days and this 2m trip could see him in a better light. He gets his favoured ground today and might prove too good for Rajinsky, who had his measure that day but is 2lb worse off with the selection than for that half-length victory. It could be pretty close between the two again, while El Habeeb was not disgraced when fifth in Dubai and may have more to offer.

TRUESHAN should be all the better for his Nottingham reappearance second to Rajinsky and with ground conditions to suit he can bag a fourth C&D victory before beginning his assault on the Cup races once more. Andrew Balding's Coltrane enjoyed an excellent 2022 but, not for the first time, is fancied to chase home Alan King's top-class stayer, with Rajinsky 3 lb worse off with the selection now and taken to claim minor honours.

This latest rematch between TRUESHAN and Coltrane could go either way but the percentage call goes to Trueshan, who is 3-3 here.

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15:50 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:50 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

1st: 1.62/1 (3) BRADSELL 2nd: 5.5/1 (1) MISCHIEF MAGIC 3rd: 5/1 (4) COLD CASE

The expected cut in the ground could be an issue for some of these, though Cold Case won on a similar surface at Redcar on his last start and could go well on his return to action. However, BRADSELL took the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot before coming home fourth in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh and he would be the one to beat if he is back to his best. Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint winner Mischief Magic looks a serious rival if he handles the softer surface.

A cracking race, featuring 4 who tasted success at Group 2 level or higher as 2-y-os. BRADSELL had his 2-y-o season ended prematurely by an injury sustained in the Phoenix Stakes but his Coventry-winning form is strong and he can make the most of the weight he receives from Breeders' Cup winner Mischief Magic. Desert Cop burst onto the 3-y-o sprinting scene with his success in a valuable conditions event at Newcastle on Good Friday and may prove best of the remainder.

Preference is for BRADSELL who holds very strong claims on his Coventry form. Mischief Magic is feared most.

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16:25 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:25 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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

It is difficult to determine which horse will perform the best as there is no clear standout from the given summary. However, 2.5/1 (2) CHINDIT may have solid claims on reappearance as a smart colt who has gone well fresh and has landed a Group 2 Summer Mile over C&D last year. 2.75/1 (3) LUSAIL also holds potential as a dual Group 2 winner with further improvement last season, while 5.5/1 (1) CASH has shown big promise in both turf runs and has potential despite a disappointing listed race at Kempton. 6/1 (5) RAADOBARG may also perform well based on his solid start for his current yard and previous form.

It looks like William Haggas has found a suitable opportunity for the return of MY PROSPERO, the winner of three of his five starts last season and only beaten half a length behind Bay Bridge and Adayar in the Champion Stakes here on his last start. This looks far easier pickings and he ought to get his season off to a winning start. Chindit is capable on his day and may be next best, while Cash is very lightly raced for a four-year-old and could have more to offer.

MY PROSPERO was highly progressive last season and was last seen finishing second at the top level, so he's an obvious choice to make a winning return down in grade. Lusail is probably the main danger, although his stablemate Chindit deserves plenty of respect.

My Prospero is top on ratings but CHINDIT (nap) looks an interesting alternative and his stablemate Lusail also has claims.

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17:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

3.5/1 (2) SPOOF is predicted to do well based on the summary. The horse has recent C&D form, is well treated with a penalty for a recent win, and has strong follow-up claims.

Spoof returned to winning ways in good fashion at Windsor recently and he's sure to prove popular now turned out quickly under a 4lb penalty, but ZERO CARBON may offer more value. Richard Hughes' gelding finished down the field on his return to action at Newbury last month, but should come on for that pipe-opener and the four-year-old has often shaped as if a drop to this 5f trip could bring about enough improvement to see him triumph. The class-dropping Isle Of Lismore is also one to note.

SPOOF made amends for his unlucky Yarmouth defeat when scoring in convincing fashion at Windsor last week and a 4 lb penalty may not be enough to prevent further success here. Isle of Lismore and Fantasy Master head the list of dangers.

This is an uncertain time of the year on turf and SPOOF, who is going great guns for his new yard, looks the solid option.

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Racecard Key

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	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
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	Top rated for thet statistic

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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