Ascot Races & Results 1 Thursday 19th June 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Ascot Races & Results Tomform Thursday 19th June 2025

There were 41 Races on Thursday 19th June 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Ripon, 6 races at Chelmsford City, 7 races at Ascot, 8 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Wetherby, 6 races at Lingfield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 19th June 2025

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

14:30 Ascot (Class 1) 5f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (8/13 +62%) Charles Darwin	0.615385 8/13(+62%)	(3) Charles Darwin 8/13, Needed debut experience but two clearcut wins since, progressing well; top yard won this twice in last 10 runnings; brother to dual 6f Gr 1 2yo winner Blackbeard; strong claims. Has made all in his last two starts; not certain to get his own way but still respected.
2	16 2nd (16) (10/1 +17%) Wise Approach	10 10/1(+17%)	(16) Wise Approach 10/1, 1,000,000gns 2yo and half-brother to Perfect Power, who won this race in 2021; C&D debut winner before creditable fourth at York (6f); each-way possibilities back at 5f now. Made a winning debut over C&D before fourth behind First Legion at York.
3	14 3rd (14) (16/1 -33%) Sandal's Song	16 16/1(-33%)	(14) Sandal's Song 16/1, US-trained colt; won at Gulfstream Park (5f) on debut in May, since when he has changed ownership; James Doyle evidently prefers Naval Light. Qualified for this when winning on last month's Gulfstream debut; watch market.
4	2 4th (2) (100/1 -100%) Ameeq	100 100/1(-100%)	(2) Ameeq 100/1, Benefited from debut experience when winning a maiden at Nottingham last time; plenty more needed upped sharply in grade. Won at Nottingham on 2nd start but that form leaves him with plenty to find at this level.
5th	5 5th (5) (22/1 +0%) Comical Point	22 22/1(+0%)	(5) Comical Point 22/1, Promising start to career for his leading yard at Salisbury (5f; 17-2) last month; much more needed if he's to remain unbeaten, though. Made a winning debut at Salisbury last month but the form leaves him with a lot to find.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/1 +22%) Afjan	7 7/1(+22%)	(1) Afjan 7/1, Stayed on strongly for decisive debut success at Chantilly (5.5f) this month; hard to tie that form in with these but speedily-bred colt (dam second in the Queen Mary here) is respected. Won a newcomers' race at Chantilly this month and his RPR suggests performance was useful.
7th	8 7th (8) (50/1 -79%) Graft	50 50/1(-79%)	(8) Graft 50/1, In the frame in three starts before stepping up a bit to win 5f Listed race at Chantilly last time; the British-trained second is a good guide to that form and much more is needed here. Won a Chantilly Listed race last time but has raced only on ground softer than good.
8th	13 8th (13) (14/1 -250%) Naval Light	14 14/1(-250%)	(13) Naval Light 14/1, Yard won this last year; 360,000gns 2yo; split two useful and more experienced rivals at Beverley (5f) last month; high probability of improvement now; shortlisted. Runner-up in the same Beverley race in which last year's winner made a winning debut.
9th	10 9th (10) (50/1 +50%) Irish Fighter	50 50/1(+50%)	(10) Irish Fighter 50/1, Promising clear second on debut on Wolverhampton AW (20-1) last month; a lot more needed here. Runner-up on his Wolverhampton debut but unlikely to be winning this.
10th	7 10th (7) (11/1 +8%) First Legion	11 11/1(+8%)	(7) First Legion 11/1, 500,000gns 2yo; built on York debut success when second in 5f Listed race at Sandown last time; still looked a bit raw then and further progress likely now; each-way player. Won at York and runner-up in the National Stakes; stiff 5f should suit; high on the list.
11th	4 11th (4) (33/1 -50%) Clear Force	33 33/1(-50%)	(4) Clear Force 33/1, Yard won this last year; fourth in National Stakes (Listed) at Sandown latest; that suggests he's vulnerable here, for all that he might have done too much too soon latest. Finished just over 2l behind First Legion at Sandown three weeks ago; something to find.
12th	11 12th (11) (66/1 +0%) Lil Brother	66 66/1(+0%)	(11) Lil Brother 66/1, Fulfilled debut promise when winning at Nottingham (5f) last week; big jump forward needed and others preferred. Second and first in two starts, but needs to improve plenty to make an impact in this.
13th	9 13th (9) (33/1 -18%) Hey Tru Blue	33 33/1(-18%)	(9) Hey Tru Blue 33/1, 175,000gns 2yo; promising debut second at Leicester (6f; third decent winner since) last month; potential improver but this calls for significant step up. Runner-up on Leicester debut and the form has been franked; not ruled out each-way.
14th	6 14th (6) (100/1 +0%) Exclamation	100 100/1(+0%)	(6) Exclamation 100/1, Has shown more than enough to win a race, last time improved second at Chester (5f), but it's most unlikely to be this one. Placed in all three starts and the form of his last two has worked out well.
15th	15 15th (15) (66/1 +0%) Star Material	66 66/1(+0%)	(15) Star Material 66/1, Fulfilled previous promise when winning at Ripon (5f) this month; much more needed from this thrice-raced colt now. Has improved with each start and won at Ripon last time; will need to step up again.

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14:30 Ascot (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims.

The vote goes to FIRST LEGION who won well on his York debut before finishing runner-up in the National Stakes.

14:30 Ascot (Class 1) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Ascot (Class 2) 11f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (3/1 +40%) Merchant	3 3/1(+40%)	(8) Merchant 3/1, Progressive colt who duly improved again upped to 12f at York last time; up 8lb but likely to come on again and a must for the shortlist. Up 8lb but he was impressive at York (1m4f, good to firm) and the form has been boosted.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/1 -75%) Serious Contender	7 7/1(-75%)	(5) Serious Contender 7/1, Progressive colt who shaped as if 12f would suit better when winning over 10f at Leopardstown back in March; this Irish Derby entry is a potential improver again now; claims. Two from four; won 16-runner handicap at Leopardstown (1m2f, good) from Light As Air.
3	14 3rd (14) (40/1 -43%) Pantile Warrior	40 40/1(-43%)	(14) Pantile Warrior 40/1, Creditable recent runs in decent handicaps, last time upped to 14f; less scope for improvement than many though and others are preferred. Stays but he needs to find more and faces a ton of rivals who are far less exposed.
4	2 4th (2) (25/1 -25%) Nautical Force	25 25/1(-25%)	(2) Nautical Force 25/1, Useful form at around 10f in Ireland this spring; could well progress again but needs to upped to 12f now. Four races; likely to stay but he needs to raise his game again for this handicap debut.
5th	9 5th (9) (11/1 +45%) Omni Man	11 11/1(+45%)	(9) Omni Man 11/1, Improved when stepped up to around 10f and winning well in minor maiden last time; this is much tougher but 12f is likely to suit even better and worth considering. This handicap debut is a very different scenario but he's getting the hang of things.
6th	15 6th (15) (50/1 -25%) Ammes	50 50/1(-25%)	(15) Ammes 50/1, Quite useful form in maiden/novice form, last time off the mark in two-runner race; cheekpieces first time; unproven on fast ground; needs to find more on handicap debut. 8-15, won two-runner novice at Chepstow; cheekpieces go on for demanding handicap debut.
7th	3 7th (3) (28/1 -27%) Boatswain	28 28/1(-27%)	(3) Boatswain 28/1, Three runs at around 10f, winning on debut (AW) and second twice since, including to Masai Moon two starts back; needs a bit more but he's very lightly raced. Pipped in his last two novices; strong finish last time, so 1m4f has to be well worth a go.
8th	4 8th (4) (20/1 +0%) Daiquiri Bay	20 20/1(+0%)	(4) Daiquiri Bay 20/1, Ran to form when close second in a novice over 10f at Doncaster latest; up in trip and unproven on fast ground; this calls for more but he's another one that unexposed. Dam won at up to 2m and he shapes as if stepping up to 1m4f will suit him well.
9th	6 9th (6) (10/3 +61%) Sing Us A Song	3.333333 10/3(+61%)	(6) Sing Us A Song 10/3, Yard won this last year; nicely bred and progressive colt who won decent race at Sandown (10f) on April reappearance; should stay 12f; further progress is needed. Clearcut win at Sandown (1m2f, good; made most); changed hands since; 1m4f will suit.
9th	19 9th (19) (50/1 -52%) Waterford Flow	50 50/1(-52%)	(19) Waterford Flow 50/1, Raced freely when third in an auction race over 10f at Roscommon most recent run; up in trip; unproven on fast ground; this fair maiden needs to find more for much-respected yard. Needs to show something new on this handicap debut; not so stoutly bred as some of these.
11th	17 11th (17) (50/1 -52%) Mafting	50 50/1(-52%)	(17) Mafting 50/1, Close second over 11f at Hamilton before winning another maiden last time, at Redcar (10f); lightly raced so could improve but needs to. Finally got the job done at another short price but it's no great recommendation for this.
12th	12 12th (12) (22/1 -83%) Light As Air	22 22/1(-83%)	(12) Light As Air 22/1, Useful and progressive maiden at up to 10f; cheekpieces first time; up in trip; unproven on fast ground; Moore looks elsewhere but this one is still a potential improver with claims. Eyecatching second to Serious Contender two runs back; up in trip here with cheekpieces.
13th	7 13th (7) (33/1 +0%) Chess Dad	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Chess Dad 33/1, Thrice-raced colt who has run well twice at 10f since 1m AW debut win; needs to step up and less of an obvious improver than some of these. Has run in three novice events, fourth to Masai Moon at Nottingham; granddam Oaks winner.
14th	13 14th (13) (40/1 -43%) The Cursor	40 40/1(-43%)	(13) The Cursor 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden from a good yard; outclassed in Listed race (10f; unraced at further) last time; others appeal more all told. Well-bred maiden; last of seven in Epsom Listed race; unexposed but also plenty to prove.
15th	10 15th (10) (13/2 +28%) Gunship	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(10) Gunship 13/2, Ran pretty well on sole turf start but improved last-time-out AW win (10f; unraced at further) raises possibility he's better on AW; that latest form boosted since; not ruled out. Judged on his Sandown third in particular, he looks a tempting proposition for 1m4f.
16th	16 16th (16) (22/1 -57%) Lightening Mann	22 22/1(-57%)	(16) Lightening Mann 22/1, In good form in useful 10f handicaps, last time close second at Newbury (led); needs to pull out a bit more upped to 12f but is more seasoned than many here and each-way claims. Pipped in the London Gold Cup at Newbury and it looks like 1m4f will suit him.
17th	18 17th (18) (50/1 -127%) Grecian Legacy	50 50/1(-127%)	(18) Grecian Legacy 50/1, Gradually progressive at up to 10f, last time sound second at Epsom; needs to come on again but that is possible and not discounted. Held up; nearly won both his 1m2f handicaps this term; not crying out that loudly for 1m4f.
18th	11 18th (11) (9/1 +36%) Propose	9 9/1(+36%)	(11) Propose 9/1, Well backed when winning a 10f maiden at The Curragh well last time; steadily progressive; up in trip; unproven on fast ground; Moore looks elsewhere but very interesting otherwise. 1m2f maiden winner; brings clear potential, plus probable stamina, to this handicap debut.
19th	1 19th (1) (12/1 -33%) Masai Moon	12 12/1(-33%)	(1) Masai Moon 12/1, Yard has won two of last 10 runnings of race; made it two from three when rallying to win 10f Nottingham novice last time; gelded since; unexposed and has to be considered. Battled back to pip Boatswain; gelded since; 1m4f for handicap debut will suit him well.

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15:05 Ascot (Class 2) 11f Race Class Flow

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

Ralph Beckett has taken two of the last four renewals and he will be pinning his hopes on Sing Us A Song this year. The son of Camelot shed his maiden tag at Goodwood prior to winning on his handicap debut at Sandown and he boasts a leading chance. Serious Contender possesses a similar profile after scoring on his first start in a handicap at Leopardstown in March and the extra distance looks sure to suit, but it may be worth chancing PROPOSE. The son of Frankel made a strong impression when recording his first career success at Curragh on his latest outing and the colt has shaped as if he would relish this extra yardage.

Ralph Beckett can win it for the third time in five years, this time with SING US A SONG who is preferred to Gunship.

15:05 Ascot (Class 2) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Ascot (Class 1) 11f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/1 -8%) Garden Of Eden	7 7/1(-8%)	(4) Garden Of Eden 7/1, Yard has won last two runnings of race; improved up in trip and class, when a Listed winner at Naas over 10f last time; leading form chance for top yard at 12f now. Had been looking exposed but improved for step up to 10.3f; 1m4f could suit; respected.
2	11 2nd (11) (40/1 -60%) Understudy	40 40/1(-60%)	(11) Understudy 40/1, Fulfilled debut promise (turf) when winning 12f AW novice; lightly raced and yard has good record in this but significantly more is needed. Has the worst chance on ratings but remains to be seen where ceiling of her ability lies.
3	2 3rd (2) (2/1 +33%) Catalina Delcarpio	2 2/1(+33%)	(2) Catalina Delcarpio 2/1, Won well in maiden on debut and then second in Listed race at Navan (when unlucky not to have been a bit closer), both runs at 10f; 12f an unknown now but leading player otherwise. Had to wait for clear run when 2nd in Navan Group 3; has run just twice; one to consider.
4	5 4th (5) (14/1 +0%) Go Go Boots	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Go Go Boots 14/1, Lightly-raced filly who was outclassed in the Oaks last time; 12f stamina still to prove and blinkered now but previous 10.5f York third doesn't leave her with much to find. Last in the Oaks but not written off for stable (runs three) with a fine record in this.
5th	9 5th (9) (6/1 +14%) Life Is Beautiful	6 6/1(+14%)	(9) Life Is Beautiful 6/1, Saw it out well and improved a bit up in trip when second over 10f at Newmarket (turf debut) latest; yard has good record in this; may well come on again; respected. The form of her 1m2f Listed second at Newmarket reads well and 1m4f could be a good fit.
6th	10 6th (10) (10/3 +5%) Serenity Prayer	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(10) Serenity Prayer 10/3, Debut winner over 10f and then improved second to easy winner (since runner-up in the Oaks) at York (10.3f); dam's side highly encouraging for 12f now; much respected. Runner-up in the Musidora, when shaping as though she would benefit from this longer trip.
7th	8 7th (8) (11/1 +8%) Lady Vivian	11 11/1(+8%)	(8) Lady Vivian 11/1, Improved again when making all to win a handicap at Chester last time; unproven on fast ground; has changed ownership since last time; step up needed but wouldn't rule out. Won on handicap debut at Chester and she's just the type her trainer excels with.
8th	3 8th (3) (18/1 +18%) Ecstatic	18 18/1(+18%)	(3) Ecstatic 18/1, Yard has won last two runnings of race; latest Newbury run probably best ignored (race not go her way); needs a career-best upped to 12f now and deserted by Ryan Moore. On the face of it she's down the Ballydoyle pecking order, but could relish this new trip.
9th	6 9th (6) (50/1 -25%) Hollys Graces	50 50/1(-25%)	(6) Hollys Graces 50/1, Debut winner last season (7f); decisively held by Garden Of Eden upped to 10f on seasonal debut but interesting that she reopposes (one of just two runners for yard at the whole meeting). Unexposed and bred to be suited by 1m4f but has plenty to find in today's company.
10th	7 10th (7) (25/1 -79%) Island Hopping	25 25/1(-79%)	(7) Island Hopping 25/1, Yard has won last two runnings of race; improved when third in Listed race over 10f at Naas most recent run; blinkers first time; up in trip; needs a bit more but by no means ruled out. Improvement needed but in top hands (she's one of three for yard) and first-time headgear.
11th	1 11th (1) (18/1 -64%) Caspi Star	18 18/1(-64%)	(1) Caspi Star 18/1, Third in Cheshire Oaks (Listed) over 11f at Chester most recent run; steadily progressive; unproven on fast ground; needs to come on a fair bit again. Third to subsequent Oaks winner Minnie Hauk in the Cheshire Oaks; not ruled out.

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15:40 Ascot (Class 1) 11f Race Class Flow

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

The Gosden yard has won four of the last 10 renewals, so Life Is Beautiful merits consideration, while Aidan O'Brien bids to win this for the third time in succession, with the Naas Listed winner Garden Of Eden looking his best chance. Catalina Delcarpio also travels over from Ireland with strong claims, but SERENITY PRAYER could prove the one to side with. The daughter of Dubawi never threatened to catch Whirl when second in the Musidora Stakes at York last month, but the latter has subsequently gone close in the Oaks, and Andrew Balding's progressive filly gets the vote on that form.

Preference is for ECSTATIC, who didn't get the breaks at Newbury last time and could have untapped potential now she's tackling 1m4f.

15:40 Ascot (Class 1) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Ascot (Class 1) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (85/40 +29%) Trawlerman	2.125 85/40(+29%)	(4) Trawlerman 85/40, Late-maturing 7yo who has come into his own since late summer 2023, including clear second in this last year; looked as good as ever last time; leading chance. Beaten just 1l in this (good to firm) last year by the champion Kyprios; won well latest.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/4 -38%) Illinois	2.25 9/4(-38%)	(8) Illinois 9/4, Yard won this last year; very smart 3yo last season, including Gr 2 win here, while his rallying win at Longchamp (near 15f) augurs very well stamina-wise; winning return; big player. Classy galloper over shorter; no surprise if he's another Gold Cup winner for his yard.
3	2 3rd (2) (28/1 +30%) Dubai Future	28 28/1(+30%)	(2) Dubai Future 28/1, 9yo is still a really smart performer, as he showed with Dubai Gold Cup (2m) win in April; something presumably amiss last time; unraced beyond 2m; too much to prove; hood on now. Showed too much toe for his rivals in steadily run race for 2m Dubai Gold Cup this April.
4	3 4th (3) (7/1 -17%) Sweet William	7 7/1(-17%)	(3) Sweet William 7/1, Behind Trawlerman when 6l third in this last year but improved afterwards; should be better for reappearance run over inadequate 14f; now has the form to go close and needs respecting. Third in this race last year, 5l behind Trawlerman but coming from right out the back.
5th	1 5th (1) (33/1 +18%) Coltrane	33 33/1(+18%)	(1) Coltrane 33/1, Second in this in 2023 but wasn't quite as good last year (well held fifth in this) and was well held by Trawlerman at Sandown last time; this 8yo looks vulnerable. 2nd and 5th in last two Gold Cups but others will have to underperform if he's to win it.
6th	7 6th (7) (5/2 +29%) Candelari	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(7) Candelari 5/2, Lightly-raced and steadily progressive 4yo who was well on top at the finish in near 2m Longchamo Gr 1 latest; good chance he'll stay; this Gr 1 is tougher but has to be respected. Career started in December but already a G1 winner and a hugely exciting staying prospect.
7th	6 7th (6) (50/1 -127%) Yashin	50 50/1(-127%)	(6) Yashin 50/1, Right back to best when winning four-runner Gr 3 here on seasonal/stable debut in April (2m; unraced at further); quite a bit more needed to be involved in this. Won by 1l from Coltrane in slowly run Group 3 here (2m) on yard debut after wind surgery.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (50/1 -52%) Wonder Legend	50 50/1(-52%)	(5) Wonder Legend 50/1, Progressed well on the AW, last time putting up fine handicap performance at Newcastle (2m; unraced at further); one from three on grass; may be better on AW; career-best needed. Progressive in AW handicaps; not miles away on ratings but still has a lot to prove.

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16:20 Ascot (Class 1) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Following the retirement of dual winner Kyprios, Aidan O'Brien relies on the highly talented Illinois as he bids for a record-breaking 10th winner of this illustrious event. However, top-tier success has been elusive for the son of Galileo, who will be stepping into uncharted territory over this marathon trip. That is not the case with the 2024 runner-up, TRAWLERMAN, who has a major chance of going one better this year. The John and Thady Gosden-trained gelding stays well, is effective on the forecast going and enjoyed an ideal preparation by defeating Coltrane by five lengths in the Henry II at Sandown. His stable companion Sweet William and the unexposed French raider Candelari are also capable of being on the premises.

Trawlerman produced a mighty effort 12 months ago but faces 4yos of mouthwatering potential in Illinois and CANDELARI (nap).

16:20 Ascot (Class 1) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Ascot (Class 2) 8f - 30 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (15/2 +38%) Arabian Story	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(5) Arabian Story 15/2, Well backed when winning a 1m AW maiden at Chelmsford by 3l last time; unproven on turf; unexposed and worth considerinhg. Made all on British debut; dark one for trainer who's had plenty of success at the meeting.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/1 +56%) La Botte	7 7/1(+56%)	(2) La Botte 7/1, Steadily progressive, last time creditable fourth in 7f Listed race; up in trip; unproven on fast ground; lightly raced, has a good draw and top Ascot straight-track jockey on board. Unexposed 3yo and the form of his latest Listed fourth is working out well.
3	18 3rd (18) (12/1 +40%) Fearnot	12 12/1(+40%)	(18) Fearnot 12/1, Lightly-raced colt who was improved winner over C&D last time; up 10lb but conditions clearly suit and may be more to come, so has to be respected. Strolled home here in early May but the handicapper didn't hold back with a 10lb hit.
4	13 4th (13) (50/1 +0%) Dividend	50 50/1(+0%)	(13) Dividend 50/1, Turf winner last season but there's now a question as to whether he prefers the AW after this season's evidence, last time back on grass and well held. All three wins on the AW; hung left when only sixth at Sandown; opposable.
5th	4 5th (4) (100/1 -100%) Supido	100 100/1(-100%)	(4) Supido 100/1, Decent 2yo who made promising seasonal/stable debut at Chester last month; may well be sharper now; not discounted. Useful 2yo; stable debut when a closing fifth from a poor position at Chester.
6th	24 6th (24) (22/1 +0%) Tribal Nation	22 22/1(+0%)	(24) Tribal Nation 22/1, 7f winner (heavy; acts on good) last season; sound return at Naas (1m) in April and may be sharper now so a definite contender if acting on the fast ground. Downgraded from a Group race when a closing third on handicap debut (missed the break).
7th	27 7th (27) (9/1 +10%) Fifth Column	9 9/1(+10%)	(27) Fifth Column 9/1, Raised 6lb for latest Sandown win; cheekpieces first time; unproven on fast ground; off a short break, presumably put by with this in mind; top yard has decent record in this. 2-2 since gelded and appeared to be doing only enough at Sandown; up 6lb but respected.
8th	26 8th (26) (10/1 +17%) Parole D'oro	10 10/1(+17%)	(26) Parole D'oro 10/1, Clear of the rest when second in a novice at Thirsk latest, when travelling best but worn down by the progressive Teroomm; tongue-tie on now; off a short break; might just improve now. Could be well handicapped if able to improve on his reappearing second to Teroomm.
9th	20 9th (20) (66/1 -230%) Shameful	66 66/1(-230%)	(20) Shameful 66/1, Thrice-raced 3yo who was solid second on handicap debut at the Curragh last time; steps up to 1m now; may be more to come and not ruled out. Narrowly held on handicap debut at the Curragh (7f); has advanced his RPR with each start.
10th	12 10th (12) (16/1 -14%) Consolidation	16 16/1(-14%)	(12) Consolidation 16/1, Well backed when landing a handicap by a head over 7f at Goodwood last time; shaped there as if 1m would suit much better; up 5lb but progressive and worth considering. Needed all of the 7f at Goodwood and an extra furlong could make all the difference to him.
11th	6 11th (6) (28/1 -12%) Afentiko	28 28/1(-12%)	(6) Afentiko 28/1, Dual 2yo winner who caught the eye when finishing well for third in good Haydock handicap on last month's seasonal debut; interesting. Usually races prominently, so did well to get involved from off the pace in Silver Bowl.
12th	30 12th (30) (16/1 +27%) The Lost King	16 16/1(+27%)	(30) The Lost King 16/1, Lightly-raced colt who resumed with solid third to Fifth Column at Sandown in April; needs to find a bit extra but that's possible and not dismissed. Took a grip on his reappearance at Sandown but was still under 3l behind Fifth Column.
13th	28 13th (28) (6/1 +50%) Brave Mission	6 6/1(+50%)	(28) Brave Mission 6/1, Lightly-raced colt who was sound handicap/seasonal debut second here in May; should stay 1m; needs a touch more but profile is enticing and might just find it. Going the right way and promises to devour the extra furlong of today's race.
14th	3 14th (3) (100/1 -100%) Hott Shott	100 100/1(-100%)	(3) Hott Shott 100/1, Appeared not to stay in Dee Stakes (Listed) over 10f at Chester last time; in good form prior to that; low draw a possible negative but each-way shout otherwise. Not the ideal prep when below par at Chester but he has claims on the best of his form.
15th	17 15th (17) (33/1 +34%) Defence Minister	33 33/1(+34%)	(17) Defence Minister 33/1, Won first two starts last season but well held in stakes company since, last time when run was possibly needed; doubts about 1m and fast ground; others preferred. Pedigree suggests he should stay this far but running style casts some doubts.
16th	21 16th (21) (80/1 -264%) Iceford	80 80/1(-264%)	(21) Iceford 80/1, Breakthrough win at the Curragh last time; first run at beyond 7f now; needs to find a bit more and not as obviously progressive as some. Likeably consistent but only 1-6 and may lack same scope for improvement as some in here.
17th	8 17th (8) (9/1 +25%) Teroomm	9 9/1(+25%)	(8) Teroomm 9/1, Progressing well, last time finding plenty again to come through and win valuable contest at Haydock; up 6lb but more to come and much respected. Made it 3-3 this year in Haydock's Silver Bowl; tough colt who won't be fazed by this.
18th	10 18th (10) (40/1 -43%) Thunder Wonder	40 40/1(-43%)	(10) Thunder Wonder 40/1, Two good handicaps wins at Musselburgh (1m and 1m1f) this season; should give it a good shot but more is needed up 4lb. This looks no masterplan but has shown himself to be smart when up with the pace.
19th	9 19th (9) (66/1 -164%) Mr Chaplin	66 66/1(-164%)	(9) Mr Chaplin 66/1, Possibly needed race over 7f at Goodwood last time; up in trip; less open to improvement than some; others preferred. 8lb higher than for his nursery win; ran okay on comeback run; first crack at 1m.
20th	11 20th (11) (40/1 -60%) Hawksbill	40 40/1(-60%)	(11) Hawksbill 40/1, On a fair mark, including on form of latest second at Goodwood (made plenty of use of); stall two a slight concern but interesting otherwise. Went off like the clappers when second to a good horse last time; this mark is tempting.
21st	25 21st (25) (11/2 +61%) Raafedd	5.5 11/2(+61%)	(25) Raafedd 11/2, Won well in a 7f novice last time (form working out well); this is tougher but this 370,000gns yearling runs here in preference to Gr 3 here on Saturday and is a potential improver now. Easy novice winner and, now at 1m, could easily take a huge step forward on handicap debut.
22nd	31 22nd (31) (50/1 -178%) Competizione	50 50/1(-178%)	(31) Competizione 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden, last time second to Arabian Story on Chelmsford AW (1m); needs to improve on handicap debut. Unexposed after only three runs and making his handicap debut here.
23rd	23 23rd (23) (40/1 -43%) The Fingal Raven	40 40/1(-43%)	(23) The Fingal Raven 40/1, Running well at Meydan when last seen out March; on a fair mark if he can resume at the same level here and not ruled out. Three good runs in Meydan earlier this year, latterly behind the 2,000 Guineas winner.
24th	14 24th (14) (150/1 -275%) Brise Noir	150 150/1(-275%)	(14) Brise Noir 150/1, Won 10f maiden on seasonal debut before latest fourth in minor 9.5f French Listed race; that form hard to tie in with these rivals have achieved but fast-run 1m might just suit. Fourth in a French Listed race last time, not quite getting home over the extended 1m1f.
25th	22 25th (22) (33/1 -65%) Shout	33 33/1(-65%)	(22) Shout 33/1, Two sound runs this season, last time tardily away over 7f here; bit more needed up to 1m now; change of headgear. Close third over 7f here last time off this mark, despite completely fluffing the start.
26th	1 26th (1) (80/1 -60%) Wolf Of Badenoch	80 80/1(-60%)	(1) Wolf Of Badenoch 80/1, Possibly needed race at Chelmsford last time in April; gelded since; cheekpieces first time; not proven trip; needs to refind smart early 2yo form. Didn't smack of a Britannia winner when only fifth of seven on AW return; now gelded.
27th	15 27th (15) (28/1 -27%) Serengeti	28 28/1(-27%)	(15) Serengeti 28/1, Possible to make excuses for this season's two defeats (heavy ground and then set the pace in Gr 1 company); this well-bred colt hails from top yard and by no means ruled out. AW winner; perhaps resented testing ground on return and then a pacemaker in a Group 1.
28th	7 28th (7) (125/1 -213%) Seagolazo	125 125/1(-213%)	(7) Seagolazo 125/1, Closed out 2yo season with sound second at York but that was seven months ago and has been off since; slight doubt about this ground too. Finished last season on a high (in blinkers) but this is his seasonal reappearance.
29th	29 29th (29) (40/1 -60%) Arctic Grey	40 40/1(-60%)	(29) Arctic Grey 40/1, Two from three, last time shrugging off some difficulties for narrow win at Goodwood; further progress is possible but up 5lb and needs to step up. All out to defy 5lb lower mark at Goodwood but found trouble and did well to win at all.
10th	16 10th (16) (50/1 -150%) God Of War	50 50/1(-150%)	(16) God Of War 50/1, 7f winner last season; resumed with a sound second at Chester (7.5f) last month; more needed in this better-contested race. Close second on Chester return and handicap debut, though they did finish in a heap.

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17:00 Ascot (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Harry Eustace landed this contest in 2023 with Tuesday's Queen Anne hero Docklands and he looks to have another big contender in the shape of LA BOTTE. A highly creditable fourth in a strong renewal of the King Charles II Stakes at Newmarket, Jamie Spencer's mount is bred to improve for going up in trip and a mark of 99 could prove lenient on his handicap debut. The hat-trick seeking Fifth Column must be a leading contender, while the same can be said of Brave Mission, who finished well when second over 7f here. Teroomm continues to go from strength to strength and must enter calculations, along with old rival Parole D'oro and unexposed Newbury scorer Raafedd. Completing the shortlist are Arabian Story, Fearnot and God Of War.

As interesting as any is PAROLE D'ORO, who may have been saved for this since narrowly failing to give 2lb to Teroomm in April.

17:00 Ascot (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Ascot (Class 1) 9f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	14 1st (14) (5/2 +38%) Trinity College	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(14) Trinity College 5/2, Yard has won two of last 10 runnings of race; improved fourth in Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly latest, when always up with the pace; leading form player and still unexposed at 10f. Close fourth in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club (just behind Detain); key player.
2	13 2nd (13) (9/1 +10%) Tornado Alert	9 9/1(+10%)	(13) Tornado Alert 9/1, Acquitted himself very well considering his inexperience when fourth in 2,000 Guineas and then probably a non-staying sixth in the Derby; 10f may well suit and has to be respected. Creditable efforts in the 2,000 Guineas and Derby; he'll appreciate the drop back in grade.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/1 -10%) Glittering Legend	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Glittering Legend 11/1, Improved again when winning Listed race on AW (just as good on turf) latest; steadily progressive; up in trip (dam's side is encouraging); in a tougher race here but has to be respected. 1m AW Listed winner; dam was a 1m2f Listed winner and he's not ruled out now up in trip.
4	12 4th (12) (80/1 -60%) Tiberius Thunder	80 80/1(-60%)	(12) Tiberius Thunder 80/1, Quickly made up into a smart colt in this first season on the track but held by a couple of these and looks to be making up the numbers here. Respectable efforts in Group 3/Listed races but has finished behind some of these.
5th	6 5th (6) (40/1 -60%) Great David	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Great David 40/1, Raced quite freely when 3l third in Dee Stakes (Listed) at Chester most recent run; steadily progressive but needs another sizeable step forward here. Improved again with Listed third at Chester but has work to do with runner-up High Stock.
6th	10 6th (10) (66/1 -100%) Sea Scout	66 66/1(-100%)	(10) Sea Scout 66/1, Made too much use of and didn't stay when down the field in Derby at Epsom (12f) most recent; very useful 10f form previously but fair bit more required to be involved here. Reappeared with Listed win at Epsom; has since come up well short in the Dante and Derby.
7th	2 7th (2) (16/1 +0%) Arabian Force	16 16/1(+0%)	(2) Arabian Force 16/1, Most progressive colt whose clearcut win in Salisbury novice upped to 10f last time has been boosted since; very promising but this calls for good bit more. Wayward but otherwise impressive when making it 2-3 last time; no surprise to see big run.
8th	9 8th (9) (16/1 +36%) Reyenzi	16 16/1(+36%)	(9) Reyenzi 16/1, Lightly-raced and most progressive colt who was first past the post (disqualified) in 10f Gr 3 at The Curragh last time; this is a better-contested Gr 3 and another step up is needed. First past the post in the Group 3 Gallinule (demoted); could have more left in the tank.
9th	4 9th (4) (40/1 -21%) Emit	40 40/1(-21%)	(4) Emit 40/1, Briefly hampered when not beaten at all far in Group 3 at The Curragh (10f) most recent run; steadily progressive; unproven on fast ground; fair bit more needed here. May well have won the Group 3 Gallinule but for interference; this is tougher, however.
10th	3 10th (3) (3/1 +0%) Detain	3 3/1(+0%)	(3) Detain 3/1, Excellent third in Prix du Jockey Club upped to 10.5f at Chantilly last time; steadily progressive; fourth run of his season, so not resting on his laurels; fine chance down in grade. Close third in Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club 18 days ago and holds leading form claims.
11th	11 11th (11) (125/1 +38%) Stardrop	125 125/1(+38%)	(11) Stardrop 125/1, Won well on handicap debut at Windsor (10f) recently but thar form is light years away from what's required here and very hard to fancy. Easy win on recent handicap debut at Windsor but that was a 0-62; would be a shock winner.
12th	7 12th (7) (11/1 -175%) High Stock	11 11/1(-175%)	(7) High Stock 11/1, Winning debut at Newmarket (1m) in April and then stepped up good bit on that when close second in 10.3f Listed Dee Stakes at Chester; this is tougher but may well progress again. Listed runner-up at Chester last month on second start and could have plenty more to offer.

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17:35 Ascot (Class 1) 9f Race Class Flow

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

High Stock built on the promise he showed when successful on debut in the Wood Ditton to fill the runner-up spot in the Dee Stakes and could have lots of improvement in him on only his third outing. However, TRINITY COLLEGE finished a head behind Detain when fourth in the Prix du Jockey Club and may turn the tables. Aidan O'Brien's colt possibly took it up too soon and was only caught late on so, with slightly different tactics possibly deployed this time, he could be the one to beat. Glittering Legend is an improver to keep an eye on after his Listed triumph at Newcastle in April.

The step up in trip should be a firm plus for JACKKNIFE and he earns the vote ahead of another twice-raced contender in High Stock.

17:35 Ascot (Class 1) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:10 Ascot (Class 2) 7f - 27 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +56%) Never So Brave	4 4/1(+56%)	(3) Never So Brave 4/1, Gap came too late, unlucky, would have won on seasonal/stable debut at Chester last time; that highly promising run makes him a leading player here. Smart effort to win on handicap debut (about 7f) last May; unlucky not to win yard debut.
2	24 2nd (24) (7/1 +68%) Akkadian Thunder	7 7/1(+68%)	(24) Akkadian Thunder 7/1, Travelled well when winning at Doncaster last time; jockey booking takes the eye; up 6lb so more is needed, but worth considering all the same. Unexposed at 7f; promising 8th over C&D in October; ready winner back at 7f latest.
3	10 3rd (10) (16/1 +27%) Holguin	16 16/1(+27%)	(10) Holguin 16/1, Promising run when back from a break and third at Chester last time; Buick takes over now; on a good mark on old form; shortlisted. Smart for A Balding in 2023; good handicap debut for new yard at Chester (7f); dangerous.
4	11 4th (11) (18/1 +45%) Myal	18 18/1(+45%)	(11) Myal 18/1, Game when winning by a nose at Chester last time; dependable sort but 5lb rise makes him vulnerable. Won 6-7 in 7f handicaps but only 8th over C&D in May and shade fortunate at Chester latest.
5th	28 5th (28) (14/1 +22%) Divine Libra	14 14/1(+22%)	(28) Divine Libra 14/1, Did not get a clear run and wide draw no help at Chester last time; better than that and has solid each-way chance on pick of his 2024 form, including here. Never involved in this race last year; fair 5th over C&D last July but form needs a boost.
6th	16 6th (16) (33/1 +50%) Yorkshire	33 33/1(+50%)	(16) Yorkshire 33/1, Dependable sort who was in good form when last seen out in April; looks weighted up to best and vulnerable for win purposes. Solid effort when 4th over 7f in April but unlikely to have much in hand of the assessor.
7th	9 7th (9) (28/1 +15%) Northern Express	28 28/1(+15%)	(9) Northern Express 28/1, Not yet at best this season but this is a feasible mark and can go well here - third in this in 2023, big C&D handicap winner last July - so not ruled out. Very steady operator in top C&D handicaps, winning one off 1lb higher last July.
8th	17 8th (17) (25/1 +38%) Apiarist	25 25/1(+38%)	(17) Apiarist 25/1, Generally pretty reliable, most recently on the AW but showed in 2024 that he's fully effective on grass; others look better weighted, though. Gained a useful scalp when returned to 7f on Southwell AW in February; has a squeak.
9th	23 9th (23) (33/1 +0%) Run Boy Run	33 33/1(+0%)	(23) Run Boy Run 33/1, Running consistently well in good quality handicaps lately while the return to 7f isn't an issue either; well worth considering. All 3 handicap wins at 7f; good 6f form of late; needs more than C&D third in September.
10th	26 10th (26) (7/1 +30%) Gleneagle Bay	7 7/1(+30%)	(26) Gleneagle Bay 7/1, Running consistently well for the most part, last time close third over C&D in the Victoria Cup; major player despite 3lb rise. Strong-finishing 3rd over C&D (good to firm) in May; up 3lb; solid chance.
11th	27 11th (27) (25/1 -14%) Fifty Nifty	25 25/1(-14%)	(27) Fifty Nifty 25/1, Raced freely when well below-par at Newmarket last time; in good form prior to that; bit to find even if back on song. Successfully dropped to 7f when winning at Newmarket in August; ran poorly latest.
12th	20 12th (20) (66/1 -32%) Cerulean Bay	66 66/1(-32%)	(20) Cerulean Bay 66/1, Signs of running into form at Chester last time; back down to his last winning mark and not ruled out. Four wins at 7f; signs of life when 5th at Chester latest; sights are set higher today.
13th	25 13th (25) (22/1 +0%) Mirsky	22 22/1(+0%)	(25) Mirsky 22/1, Well backed when winning over longer trip at Epsom last time; showed plenty of pace there, so 7f need not necessarily be a problem; up 5lb but still shortlisted. Fair 5th of 18 over C&D in October; on a hat-trick after two 1m wins; something new needed.
14th	7 14th (7) (66/1 -32%) Two Tempting	66 66/1(-32%)	(7) Two Tempting 66/1, Reliable sort but handicapper looks in charge for now; would appeal more at at extended 7f or 1m. Five wins in 2024, including here; won last month but well held since; up against it.
15th	5 15th (5) (14/1 +50%) Witch Hunter	14 14/1(+50%)	(5) Witch Hunter 14/1, Yard has won two of last five runnings of race, including with this fellow in 2023; generally out of form but these big-field handicaps suit and not ruled out. Won this race in 2023 off today's mark; back on this track, could step up on recent form.
16th	29 16th (29) (28/1 -75%) Billyjoh	28 28/1(-75%)	(29) Billyjoh 28/1, Ran to form at Doncaster last time and when second in this last year; very much an each-way contender again. Yet to win a turf handicap but two fine 2nds in top 7f races in 2024, including this race.
17th	13 17th (13) (100/1 -203%) Jayyash	100 100/1(-203%)	(13) Jayyash 100/1, Plenty of solid runs in Qatar in more recent times and seems versatile as regards trip but this a stiff mark on balance. Some good results in Qatar, including at 7f, but 18lb higher than latest defeat in Britain.
18th	14 18th (14) (12/1 +14%) Oliver Show	12 12/1(+14%)	(14) Oliver Show 12/1, Has had a wind op since his close second in the Lincoln (1m; effective at 7f last year) in March; yard won this in 2023; very interesting runner. Three AW wins at 7f in 2024; excellent 2nd in the Lincoln (1m) in March; may improve again.
19th	22 19th (22) (80/1 +0%) Spangled Mac	80 80/1(+0%)	(22) Spangled Mac 80/1, Balance of recent form in Bahrain (mainly) and Britain leaves him with bit to prove; has had a wind op since latest below-par run 11 weeks ago. Fourth in the 2023 running but no standout at the weights on overall C&D form; had wind op.
20th	2 20th (2) (125/1 -56%) Tarkhan	125 125/1(-56%)	(2) Tarkhan 125/1, Well held at Chester last time when that British debut run was probably needed; blinkers first time; that performance didn't suggest a win just yet was likely. German Listed winner in the autumn; well held on British debut; first-time blinkers.
21st	19 21st (19) (80/1 -21%) Thunder Ball	80 80/1(-21%)	(19) Thunder Ball 80/1, Off since running to form at Goodwood nine months ago; fourth in the 2023 Britiannia here; bought for 55,000gns and changed yards since last time; 1m better; too much to prove. Capable at 1m/1m1f for the Coles but up against it for new yard after layoff.
22nd	1 22nd (1) (9/1 +36%) Roi De France	9 9/1(+36%)	(1) Roi De France 9/1, Did not get a clear run when running well in another top C&D handicap here last time; cheekpieces first time; respected from attractive draw. In good form on AW but one-paced 6th in valuable C&D handicap in May; cheekpieces go on.
23rd	21 23rd (21) (25/1 -25%) Ramazan	25 25/1(-25%)	(21) Ramazan 25/1, Not at best lately, though tardy start no help last time; on a good mark on best form and was second in 2024 Victoria Cup over C&D, so bold show at big odds far from impossible. Minor form this year but 9lb lower than close 2nd in Victoria Cup over C&D in May 2024.
24th	4 24th (4) (80/1 +20%) Aafoor	80 80/1(+20%)	(4) Aafoor 80/1, Probably needed race and outclassed in Group 3 over 10f at Sandown latest; would appeal more at a longer trip. Hampered when 8th of 18 over 7f at Goodwood; three wins at 1m2f in Qatar since; up weights.
25th	12 25th (12) (5/1 +0%) English Oak	5 5/1(+0%)	(12) English Oak 5/1, Well held over 8f at Newbury last time; generally out of form; cheekpieces first time; won this well last year and strong claims off just 1lb higher if able to refind that form. Took this race to pieces in 2024; low key this year; well treated again; cheekpieces go on.
26th	18 26th (18) (28/1 -12%) No Retreat	28 28/1(-12%)	(18) No Retreat 28/1, Ran to form at Haydock last time when back from a short break; cheekpieces first time; drawn on the wing of large field in stall one, which could be a negative. Consistent; more to do than when off the mark at Meydan (7f) and 3rd for new yard in May.
27th	15 27th (15) (25/1 +24%) Inside Matters	25 25/1(+24%)	(15) Inside Matters 25/1, Off since winning minor French maiden a year ago; gelded and had wind op since; this is a tough British debut. Well connected; off since winning 7f maiden in France last July; easier options later.

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18:10 Ascot (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

GLENEAGLE BAY produced a terrific late surge when third in the Victoria Cup here last month. Narrowly beaten on that occasion, Stephen Thorne's charge looks worthy of another chance now sporting the Amo Racing colours. Oliver Show has undergone a wind operation since going agonisingly close in the Lincoln back in March. He can have a say in the outcome, while Akkadian Thunder won nicely at Doncaster recently and could also land a blow. Roi De France may improve with cheekpieces applied for the first time and makes more appeal than last year's winner English Oak.

Never So Brave can go well but GLENEAGLE BAY excelled himself in the Victoria Cup and there's a good chance he can improve again.

18:10 Ascot (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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