Ascot Races & Results 1 Wednesday 21st June 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Ascot Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 21st June 2023

There were 43 Races on Wednesday 21st June 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Worcester, 7 races at Hamilton, 7 races at Ascot, 8 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Ripon, 7 races at Wexford, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 21st June 2023

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

14:30 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 5f - 26 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (9/1 +25%) Crimson Advocate	9 9/1(+25%)	(9) Crimson Advocate 9/1, Half-sister to smart US 6f/1m winner Money Moves. Dam US 2-y-o 5f-7f winner. Blinkered, much improved from debut when winning 11-runner non-graded event at Gulfstream in May by 3½ lengths, well away and making all. Likely to progress further. US filly who impressed in making all in new blinkers at Gulfstream; player.
2	25 2nd (25) (5/1 +23%) Relief Rally	5 5/1(+23%)	(25) Relief Rally 5/1, Kodiac sister to smart 6f (including at 2 yrs) winner Koropick. Provided her top yard with a winner from first juvenile runner of the season when beating Gaiden in novice at Windsor (5.1f, heavy) and followed up in good style at Salisbury, beating Juniper Berries by 1¾ lengths. Considered. Comes here 2-2 but is no certainty to confirm latest placings with Juniper Berries.
3	3 3rd (3) (2.75/1 +21%) Beautiful Diamond	2.75 2.75/1(+21%)	(3) Beautiful Diamond 2.75/1, £360,000 2-y-o, Twilight Son half-sister to 6f winner Brazen Idol. Dam once-raced half-sister to 6f-1m winner Steed and winning 2-y-o sprinters Wave Aside and Sabre, all useful. Booked ticket for this with an impressive debut success at Nottingham 2 weeks ago. Yard won this last year. Big shout. It was never in doubt at Nottingham and she's held in high regard by top 2yo trainer.
4	17 4th (17) (18/1 +18%) Juniper Berries	18 18/1(+18%)	(17) Juniper Berries 18/1, Made an impressive winning debut in 8-runner novice (4/1) at Bath (5f, good to soft). Took a while to settle when 1¾ lengths second to Relief Rally in class 3 event at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) 34 days ago, so worth another chance. Impressed on debut and was too free when beaten at Salisbury; should settle better here.
5th	14 5th (14) (7/1 +30%) Got To Love A Grey	7 7/1(+30%)	(14) Got To Love A Grey 7/1, 52,000 gns Dark Angel half-sister to 3 winners. Dam useful 1m winner (including at 2 yrs). Looked potentially useful when justifying market confidence in style at Nottingham and showed plenty of speed and a fine attitude to follow up in listed race at York. Player for last year's winning stable. Professional in winning both races, the latest Listed; sure to be strong through the line.
6th	11 6th (11) (20/1 +20%) Flora Of Bermuda	20 20/1(+20%)	(11) Flora Of Bermuda 20/1, Close fourth at Sandown on debut and improved on that to finish 1¼ lengths second of 9 to Midnight Affair in class 2 event at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago, her rider opting to weave way through the pack while the winner made her ground down the outside. Open to further improvement. Looked unlucky not to win Beverley's Hilary Needler and could easily outrun her odds.
7th	18 7th (18) (40/1 +39%) Lady Pink Rose	40 40/1(+39%)	(18) Lady Pink Rose 40/1, 115,000 gns yearling, Showcasing filly. Sister to winner up to 6f Tilaawah and half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Shouldvebeenaring. Dam, 7f winner. Did too much too soon when second of 7 in maiden (10/11) at Catterick (5f, good to firm) on debut 19 days ago. Looks stable third string. Odds-on 2nd to a fellow newcomer at Catterick; needed to win that to be given much chance.
8th	1 8th (1) (16/1 +0%) Balsam	16 16/1(+0%)	(1) Balsam 16/1, Wootton Bassett half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 1¼m Stormy Antarctic (2-y-o 7f/1m winner) and useful 2-y-o 5f winner Al Johrah. Progressive form in France, winning 7-runner listed race at Vichy last time by ¾ length. Should progress further and not taken lightly. Appeared to take a significant forward step to win a Listed event in France last month.
9th	21 9th (21) (9/1 +10%) Midnight Affair	9 9/1(+10%)	(21) Midnight Affair 9/1, Dark Angel filly who confirmed debut promise to win class 2 event at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Flora of Bermuda, well on top finish. Merits consideration. Clocked a good time in Beverley's Hilary Needler and that race always takes some winning.
10th	10 10th (10) (18/1 +18%) Cynane	18 18/1(+18%)	(10) Cynane 18/1, $250,000Y by Omaha Beach. 47/10, won 7-runner maiden at Belmont in good style by 2¾ lengths, soon leading and clear in straight. Will improve and US raiders always worthy of respect in this race. Bred for further but she looked sharp when winning at Belmont; hard to rule out.
11th	27 11th (27) (80/1 -21%) Thanksbutnothanks	80 80/1(-21%)	(27) Thanksbutnothanks 80/1, Ten Sovereigns filly who produced a promising first effort when second of 7 in C&D maiden. However, made hard work of landing the odds at Lingfield 18 days ago and looks up against it here. Second here before hitting the target at Lingfield; has a lot to find on the figures.
12th	13 12th (13) (40/1 +50%) Geologist	40 40/1(+50%)	(13) Geologist 40/1, 35,000 gns yearling, Territories filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Novak. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1¾m Pamona. Neck second of 12 to Onigiri in maiden at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 15/2) on debut 22 days ago. Plenty to find on form. This is a big ask after coming up short in Redcar maiden (6f, good to firm) won by Onigiri.
13th	15 13th (15) (40/1 -43%) Graceful Thunder	40 40/1(-43%)	(15) Graceful Thunder 40/1, €14,000 yearling, resold €68,000 yearling, £90,000 2-y-o, Havana Grey filly. Sister to 6f winner Almendares and half-sister to 6f/7f winner Unashamed. Dam 1m winner. 7/2, narrow winner of 9-runner novice at Sandown on debut, just holding on. That form is ordinary so easy to look elsewhere. Narrowly got the job done at Sandown but that form could have worked out a lot better.
14th	19 14th (19) (50/1 +0%) Launch	50 50/1(+0%)	(19) Launch 50/1, Promising ½-length second to Bated Moon in maiden at Cork (5f, soft, 16/1) on debut and similar form when 4¾ lengths third of 13 to Porta Fortuna in Fillies' Sprint Stakes at Naas (5.9f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Bit to find. Two good runs in defeat, the latest in a Group 3; useful but she's no superstar.
15th	4 15th (4) (40/1 -82%) Betties Bay	40 40/1(-82%)	(4) Betties Bay 40/1, Cable Bay filly. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) who stayed 1¼m, half-sister to useful winner up to 8.3f Loving Spirit. 14/1, promising second of 15 in maiden at Newbury (6f, firm) on debut 14 days ago, looking a threat before the winner asserted. Sure to improve but this is a difficult ask. Shaped with plenty of promise at Newbury but still likely to be outclassed.
16th	12 16th (12) (25/1 +38%) Gaiden	25 25/1(+38%)	(12) Gaiden 25/1, £65,000 yearling, Mehmas filly. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m (stayed 12.5f) Lustrous. Runner-up to Relief Rally in heavy-ground novice at Windsor and stepped up on that when length third of 9 to Got To Love A Grey in listed race at York. Stiffer track here will suit. Respected. Not far away in 5f races won by Relief Rally and Got To Love A Grey; needs to step up.
17th	20 17th (20) (150/1 +0%) Mariamne	150 150/1(+0%)	(20) Mariamne 150/1, Left debut form well behind switched to AW when winning 11-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 4/1). Further improvement when ½-length second to Thanksbutnothanks in novice (6/1) at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 18 days ago but very hard to make a case for at this level. Unable to repel Thanksbutnothanks at Lingfield and unlikely to be up to this.
18th	24 18th (24) (40/1 -43%) Princess Chizara	40 40/1(-43%)	(24) Princess Chizara 40/1, 65,000 gns 2-y-o, Cotai Glory filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner out of winning half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Roi de Vitesse. Defied big odds to win 4-runner maiden at Brighton (5.3f, firm) on debut 12 days ago, blitzing her rivals. Should improve but will find this much harder to dominate. Impressed in making all at Brighton but the runner-up is becoming disappointing.
19th	7 19th (7) (150/1 +0%) Callianassa	150 150/1(+0%)	(7) Callianassa 150/1, Better effort when 3¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Midnight Affair in class 2 event at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 100/1) 11 days ago, running on. Plenty to find. Finished no better than fourth in her two runs, latterly behind some of these at Beverley.
20th	26 20th (26) (150/1 -127%) Tallulabelle	150 150/1(-127%)	(26) Tallulabelle 150/1, Stepped up on debut when 1½ lengths third of 9 to Midnight Affair in class 2 event (33/1) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago, but no obvious reason why she should finish in front of the first 2 this time. Held by both Midnight Affair and Flora Of Bermuda on their Beverley encounter.
21st	2 21st (2) (66/1 +0%) Bated Moon	66 66/1(+0%)	(2) Bated Moon 66/1, Bated Breath filly who won 13-runner maiden at Cork (5f, soft) on debut by ½ length from Launch. However, well held in Group 3 at Naas since and others preferred. Won debut but Naas was disappointing and this is a tough race in which to bounce back.
22nd	6 22nd (6) (40/1 -100%) Bundchen	40 40/1(-100%)	(6) Bundchen 40/1, $700,000Y by Gun Runner. Dam unraced sister to US Grade 1¼m winner Force The Pass. Blinkered, showed plenty amidst greenness when close second of 10 in maiden at Keeneland, leading after 1f but jinking left over 1f out and caught near finish. Open to improvement for yard that has won this 4 times. Came up shy on her debut at Keeneland when just short of her 2nd birthday; can improve.
23rd	23 23rd (23) (14/1 +13%) Out Of The Stars	14 14/1(+13%)	(23) Out Of The Stars 14/1, Zoustar filly. Sister to winner abroad. Dam, 5f/6.5f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Little Kim. Did well to land the odds first time out considering how slowly away she was in a Kempton novice in April. Potentially a good deal better than bare form. Headgear on. Did well to win at Kempton after losing lengths at the start but it was a weak race.
24th	22 24th (22) (40/1 +0%) Onigiri	40 40/1(+0%)	(22) Onigiri 40/1, 30,000 gns yearling, Expert Eye filly. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 6f-7f winner Compton Park. Won 12-runner maiden (4/1) at Redcar (6f, good to firm) on debut 22 days ago by neck from Geologist, bit in hand. Third has since boosted form so could outrun her odds. Won a shade cosily at Redcar but the form is not too convincing.
25th	16 25th (16) (150/1 -50%) Hot Front	150 150/1(-50%)	(16) Hot Front 150/1, Soldier's Call filly. Half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 7.5f Plunger and winner up to 6f Cajmere. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Second of 9 in maiden at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm, 2/1) on debut 15 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Beaten at Wetherby and that form looks miles short of the required standard for this.
26th	8 26th (8) (80/1 +47%) Cotai Vision	80 80/1(+47%)	(8) Cotai Vision 80/1, €11,000 yearling, Cotai Glory filly. Sister to 5f/6f winner Glory Hallelujah. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to useful 7f winner Letters of Note. 14/1, 2½ lengths fourth of 10 to Thanksbutnothanks in novice at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) on debut 18 days ago. Plenty to find on form. Nearest at the finish when fourth to Thanksbutnothanks at Lingfield; very opposable.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Karl Burke landed last year's renewal with Dramatised and BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND must be strongly respected as he bids to give his trainer back-to-back successes in the race. An impressive winner on her racecourse debut at Nottingham earlier this month, the 360,000-pound purchase has plenty of scope for progression judging by her strong finish in that contest. With seven of the last 10 winners being drawn in stall 16 or higher, the fact the selection matches her stablemate's draw from last year (17) makes her of significant interest and she rates the one to beat. Got To Love A Grey made it 2-2 when landing a Listed contest last month and she looks a big threat to the selection, while Born To Rock and Bundchen are just two others with claims in a fiercely-competitive sprint.

Plenty of potential as expected for a 2-y-o event at Royal Ascot but Karl Burke won this last year with Dramatised and BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND could be another potential star for the stable given the way she powered clear in a Nottingham maiden 2 weeks ago. Relief Rally made it 2 from 2 in good style at Salisbury so is high on the shortlist, while Born To Rock's easy debut success at Yarmouth is backed up by the clock.

From what is probably a favourable draw, it could pay to chance CRIMSON ADVOCATE who looked the real deal at Gulfstream.

14:30 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (25/1 -56%) Villanova Queen	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Villanova Queen 25/1, Useful form when making winning reappearance in April. Had excuses both starts subsequently, not seen to best effect off a steady gallop when eighth in 11-runner Naas listed contest 31 days ago. Handicap debut. Hasn't built on Tipperary reappearance win in subsequent outings.
2	13 2nd (13) (22/1 +12%) Don't Tell Claire	22 22/1(+12%)	(13) Don't Tell Claire 22/1, C&D winner who is yet to run a bad race at this track, running up to best when 1¾ lengths third of 11 to Farhh To Shy in handicap here 39 days ago. Each-way possibilities again for all she remains 5 lb above last winning mark. Course regular but behind a couple of these here latest and only eighth in this last year.
3	9 3rd (9) (6.5/1 +24%) Tarrabb	6.5 6.5/1(+24%)	(9) Tarrabb 6.5/1, Won 3 times last year, latterly when edging out subsequent listed winner Queen Aminatu at Haydock (1m) in August. Not disgraced either start thereafter and perfectly adequate return second in 4-runner Chelmsford handicap (7f) last month. Still unexposed at around 1m. Did well at three and creditable reappearance run on AW; tongue-tie added; respected.
4	17 4th (17) (7/1 +0%) Adelaise	7 7/1(+0%)	(17) Adelaise 7/1, Steadily went the right way for Freddie & Martyn Meade and posted best effort yet on second start for present yard at the Curragh (1m) in May, staying on to finish third having not been seen to best effect. Remains low mileage and respected from 1 lb higher mark. Not long with this good stable and shaped well on Curragh reappearance; considered.
5th	6 5th (6) (5/1 -11%) Yerwanthere	5 5/1(-11%)	(6) Yerwanthere 5/1, Leopardstown maiden winner sole start for Patrick Foley and improved to follow up on yard/handicap debut at Dundalk (1m) in December, staying on to lead inside final 1f. Not seen to best effect on return in Naas listed race in May and she's one to note given unexposed profile. Won both starts at 2; a lot better than result (denied clear run) in Listed on return.
6th	14 6th (14) (14/1 +44%) Farhh To Shy	14 14/1(+44%)	(14) Farhh To Shy 14/1, Went well for a long way in this race 12 months ago before form dipped but clearly back in good heart, confirming promise of her Nottingham run when bagging 11-runner handicap here (1m) in May, by neck from Belhaven. Tanked through the race then and she remains with handicapping scope. Respected. Strong traveller who beat a few of these when winning over straight 1m here latest.
7th	15 7th (15) (25/1 +0%) Zenga	25 25/1(+0%)	(15) Zenga 25/1, Continued theme of race-by-race progress in maiden/novice events when opening account at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last July. Stepped up again when second on handicap debut at Lingfield a month later but absent since finishing down the field at Newmarket in October. Had wind op. Best efforts in her five starts last year came on AW; first outing for nearly nine months.
8th	1 8th (1) (33/1 -32%) Roman Mist	33 33/1(-32%)	(1) Roman Mist 33/1, Likeable mare who proved as good as ever when making winning return/yard debut in listed company at Goodwood (1m, heavy) in May. Not in same form tackling Group 3 Princess Elizabeth at Epsom subsequently but no surprise to see a better showing returned to handicap company. Made all in Goodwood Listed on reappearance but well held at Epsom since; opposable.
9th	11 9th (11) (22/1 -10%) Belhaven	22 22/1(-10%)	(11) Belhaven 22/1, Won 3 times in 2022 and continues to steadily go the right way, adding to her tally at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) prior to finishing neck second behind Farhh To Shy in handicap here 39 days ago, rallying well final 1f. Mark has crept up a little more but expected to give another good account. Clearcut win at Nottingham (soft) in May; second to Farhh To Shy here since; rain a help.
10th	2 10th (2) (12/1 +25%) Indian Wish	12 12/1(+25%)	(2) Indian Wish 12/1, Useful 3-time winner at 1m in France last year who proved sharper for her comeback run/stable debut when landing 14-runner Gowran listed event (9.5f) in May. Drop back in trip should hold no fears and not discounted for very good yard on first start in handicaps. Listed winner in France and repeated feat at Gowran latest on only second run for new yard.
11th	16 11th (16) (7/1 +22%) Lady Eros	7 7/1(+22%)	(16) Lady Eros 7/1, War Front filly who was steadily progressive at 3 yrs and duly stepped up on her comeback run when defying 6 lb lower mark at Yarmouth (1m) 3 weeks ago, looking well served by the drop back in trip. Remains relatively unexposed and highly respected for leading stable. Didn't look all out when 2l winner at Yarmouth latest; can do better again for top yard.
12th	18 12th (18) (16/1 +20%) Discretion	16 16/1(+20%)	(18) Discretion 16/1, Back-to-back winner at up to 10f last term prior to finishing midfield in Sandringham handicap at this meeting. Built on encouraging reappearance run on AW when taking 6-runner Yarmouth handicap (1m) 2 weeks ago and further progress distinctly possible on that evidence. Back on the up when making all in small field at Yarmouth recently but this is tougher.
13th	20 13th (20) (100/1 -25%) Sly Madam	100 100/1(-25%)	(20) Sly Madam 100/1, Resumed winning ways on heavy ground at Windsor (1m, heavy) in April and creditable efforts on 2 of last 3 starts before recent busy spell may have caught up with her at Leicester (8.2f) 23 days ago. Still, has little wriggle room from this mark. Behind some of these rivals last month and latest effort was poor.
14th	7 14th (7) (40/1 +0%) Divine Light	40 40/1(+0%)	(7) Divine Light 40/1, Lightly-raced mare who added to her tally at Marseilles Vivaux (10f) in June and far from discredited in listed company at Deauville (1m) on final start in France last summer. Joined yard that do well with new recruits and the market may well prove a useful guide. Turf/AW winner but this is a tough starting point for new yard after nearly a year off.
15th	12 15th (12) (10/1 -43%) Tamarama	10 10/1(-43%)	(12) Tamarama 10/1, Resumed progress when successful at Chelmsford (10f) on final start for Charles Hills last season and back on the up on third start for present yard, when taking 11-runner Kempton handicap (1m) 2 weeks ago. Not discounted from 5 lb higher mark with Dettori again in the plate. Back on the up for new yard with all-the-way AW win latest; will be popular under Dettori.
16th	4 16th (4) (22/1 +12%) Mukaddamah	22 22/1(+12%)	(4) Mukaddamah 22/1, Failed to add to debut success in a Wolverhampton novice last year but she often acquitted herself well in good company, not least when fourth in the Ribblesdale at this meeting. Struggled faced with heavy ground on return at Nottingham and this more suitable on handicap bow. Cheekpieces on. Largely campaigned at Listed/Group level; down in trip for handicap debut with headgear on.
17th	19 17th (19) (100/1 -52%) Golden Spice	100 100/1(-52%)	(19) Golden Spice 100/1, 4-time winner on AW/turf at 7f during last year and career-best effort when runner-up at Kempton (7f) in September. However, struggled at listed level final start and she's proved too free both starts so far this campaign. Needs to get back on track here. Did well in 2022 but well held both starts this year.
18th	10 18th (10) (40/1 -21%) Love Interest	40 40/1(-21%)	(10) Love Interest 40/1, Useful filly who wasn't seen to best effect when midfield in Sandringham Handicap 12 months ago. Failed to make an impact in listed company thereafter but this rates more suitable than reappearance assignment in Group 3 company at Lingfield in May. Quite useful but below form on reappearance and others are more obvious.
19th	3 19th (3) (7.5/1 +17%) Crystal Caprice	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(3) Crystal Caprice 7.5/1, Quickly developed into a useful filly last term, completing the hat-trick in 1m handicap in September prior to good third at listed level. Stepped up on reappearance effort when fourth in Ayr listed event (10f) last month and not out of things returned to handicaps despite career-high mark. Progressive at three; may have been stretched by 1m2f latest and interesting back at 1m.

LTO Selection:

15:05 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Crystal Caprice didn't appear to quite get home over 1m2f at Ayr on her latest start and she would have made plenty of appeal here, barring a very wide draw in stall 20. Similar comments apply to recent Kempton scorer Tamarama, who will undoubtedly prove popular with Frankie Dettori keeping the ride, but the vote goes to YERWANTHERE. She lost her unbeaten record when getting no luck in running at Naas in Listed company last month and she appears capable of further progression back up at a mile. Tarrabb scored here over 7f last summer and may benefit from a first-time tongue-tie, while others worthy of consideration include Lady Eros, One Morning and Discretion.

Unsurprisingly plenty arrive with claims, including LADY EROS who looked well served by the drop back to 1m when seeing off a next-time-out winner at Yarmouth 3 weeks ago and, with the likelihood of more to come for her powerful yard, she's expected to go well again partnered by Oisin Murphy. Farhh To Shy impressed with the manner in which she travelled when scoring on the straight course here in May and shouldn't be underestimated. Adelaise and Yerwanthere complete the shortlist.

Joseph O'Brien's YERWANTHERE was a lot better than the result in a Listed race on her reappearance and can show she's on a good mark.

15:05 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (10/1 +17%) Rogue Millennium	10 10/1(+17%)	(10) Rogue Millennium 10/1, Listed winner last season and has improved further this term, third in a Longchamp Group 3 before finishing a close second to Free Wind in the Middleton Stakes at York (10.2f, firm) 34 days ago. Unraced over this shorter trip, though. Runner-up in Group 2 at York last time but that was at 1m2f and she's untried at this trip.
2	9 2nd (9) (22/1 +0%) Random Harvest	22 22/1(+0%)	(9) Random Harvest 22/1, Progressive last season, culminating in Group 3 victory at Milan (8f, soft). Even better form when ¾-length second of 6 to Prosperous Voyage in Princess Elizabeth Stakes (22/1) at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 18 days ago, but another step forward needed to turn the tables with that rival. Made a bold bid when runner-up behind Prosperous Voyage at Epsom 18 days ago; shortlisted.
3	7 3rd (7) (3.33/1 -11%) Prosperous Voyage	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(7) Prosperous Voyage 3.33/1, Narrow second in 1000 Guineas last term and got back on the up when landing the Falmouth in July. Better than the margin indicates when winning the Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 18 days ago by ¾ length from Random Harvest. Leading player. Group 1 winner last season and she won a Group 3 at Epsom last time; key player.
4	4 4th (4) (3.33/1 -48%) Jumbly	3.33 3.33/1(-48%)	(4) Jumbly 3.33/1, Won Valiant Stakes on the round course here on her final start for Harry & Roger Charlton, and having changed hands for 1,250,000 gns, returned from a 10-month absence with a really encouraging second in the Lanwades Stud Stakes at the Curragh (8f, good, 9/2) 24 days ago. Top of the shortlist. Found more improvement when runner-up in Group 2 on her stable debut last month; respected.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 +20%) Potapova	16 16/1(+20%)	(6) Potapova 16/1, Won Group 3 Atalanta Stakes at Goodwood last August. Found to have irregular heartbeat when pulled up on reappearance and wasn't quite at her best when 2¾ lengths fifth of 6 to Prosperous Voyage in Princess Elizabeth Stakes (9/2) at Epsom (8.5f, good to firm) 18 days ago, so others make more appeal. Group 3 winner last summer but she's not easy to predict and needs to rediscover her spark.
6th	5 6th (5) (100/1 -52%) Lightship	100 100/1(-52%)	(5) Lightship 100/1, Progressed well on AW early this year, winning 2 1m handicaps at Kempton before a much-improved second in listed race in April. Seemed unsuited by heavy ground returned to turf at Goodwood last time but this looks a difficult ask even if under more suitable conditions. Massive improver on Polytrack this year; well below form back on turf (heavy) last time.
7th	8 7th (8) (14/1 -56%) Queen Aminatu	14 14/1(-56%)	(8) Queen Aminatu 14/1, Listed winner at Lingfield and Deauville last year before completing hat-trick with 7f Newcastle success in April. Probably found test of speed against her when third in Chartwell Stakes last time and holds place claims with circumstances here likely to be more favourable. 5-8 on AW but she's 0-6 on turf and was disappointing in her last run in this sphere.
8th	1 8th (1) (3.33/1 +45%) Grande Dame	3.33 3.33/1(+45%)	(1) Grande Dame 3.33/1, Late-maturing sort won listed race at Sandown last summer before ending the campaign with a fine third in the Sun Chariot at Newmarket. Still fairly low-mileage and it would be no surprise if she does better again at 4 yrs. Lightly raced filly who was progressive last season and could have more to offer this year.
9th	2 9th (2) (7/1 +50%) Honey Girl	7 7/1(+50%)	(2) Honey Girl 7/1, Useful maiden for Henry de Bromhead last season and has found some improvement since joining Joseph O'Brien, supplementing her 7f Curragh maiden win with a Group 3 victory over that C&D in May. Bit disappointing in Lanwades Stud Stakes there last time and others make slightly more appeal overall. Her wins have come at 7f on testing ground and she didn't fire over this trip last time.
10th	3 10th (3) (33/1 -32%) Internationalangel	33 33/1(-32%)	(3) Internationalangel 33/1, Newcastle maiden winner last season before filling the runner-up position in Group 3s at Goodwood and Deauville. Not quite at her best in Dubai over the winter and she'd need a career best to score in this company. All of her seven wins have come in 7f handicaps and she has some work to do on her return.

LTO Selection:

15:40 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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

PROSPEROUS VOYAGE came from a long way back to land the Group 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom earlier in the month and holds leading claims on this rise in class. Ralph Beckett's filly is narrowly preferred to Jumbly, who offered plenty to work with when runner-up in the Group 2 Lanwades Stud Stakes at the Curragh on her stable/seasonal debut last month. The Gosdens boast a fine record in this contest in recent years and their sole representative Grande Dame merits respect as she aims to give the stable a third win in the past four years. The progressive Rogue Millennium would make more appeal over further, but the daughter of Dubawi can't be discounted.

JUMBLY is very much bred to progress with age, and having won in Group company on the round course here last term, she's taken to build on a highly encouraging return at the Curragh and come out on top. Prosperous Voyage was back to winning ways at Epsom last time and sets a very high standard on the form of last season's Falmouth win, whilst Grande Dame appeals as another who can have a productive season and is given plenty of respect on her return.

The vote goes to PROSPEROUS VOYAGE, who was a Group 1 winner last summer and looked back on song when scoring at Epsom 18 days ago.

15:40 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (10/1 +50%) Mostahdaf	10 10/1(+50%)	(5) Mostahdaf 10/1, Won pair of Group 3s in 2022 but found testing conditions too much in the Arc on final start of the year. Back to best with an emphatic success in Group 3 Neom Turf Cup at King Abdulaziz in February, though not quite in the same form when fourth in Dubai Sheema Classic the following month. Has come up short in his three Group 1s but looked better than ever in February.
2	4 2nd (4) (2/1 +11%) Luxembourg	2 2/1(+11%)	(4) Luxembourg 2/1, Left reappearance run behind when recording a third success at the top level (one in each season to date) in Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last month, making the running and proving very willing to see off the challenge of Bay Bridge. Can add another Group 1 victory to his tally. Third Group 1 win when taking the Tattersalls Gold Cup last month; holds strong claims.
3	1 3rd (1) (3.33/1 -11%) Adayar	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(1) Adayar 3.33/1, Derby and King George winner in 2021 who was seen just twice last year, going down narrowly to Bay Bridge in Champion Stakes at this C&D on second occasion. Made comfortable winning return in rearranged Gordon Richards Stakes and can make bold bid for another top-level success. 2021 Derby winner; lightly raced since; another Group 1 win may well be imminent.
4	6 4th (6) (7.5/1 -114%) My Prospero	7.5 7.5/1(-114%)	(6) My Prospero 7.5/1, Won first 2 starts at 3 yrs before third in St James's Palace at this meeting. Benefited from step up to 10f thereafter, following Group 2 victory in France with a fine third in the Champion Stakes. Encouraging reappearance in the Lockinge and return to this trip will suit. Creditable 4th in Lockinge on reappearance and the step back up in trip looks a firm plus.
5th	2 5th (2) (2.25/1 +36%) Bay Bridge	2.25 2.25/1(+36%)	(2) Bay Bridge 2.25/1, Unbeaten at 3 yrs and developed into a high-class performer last season, runner-up in this race before ending the campaign with victory in the Champion Stakes also over C&D. Stepped up on reappearance when second to Luxembourg in Tattersalls Gold Cup and any rain would help his chances. Had to wait for a run when second to Luxembourg in Tattersalls Gold Cup; key player.
6th	3 6th (3) (100/1 +33%) Classic Causeway	100 100/1(+33%)	(3) Classic Causeway 100/1, Won on second start for current trainer in the Belmont Derby last summer, getting the better of Nations Pride, but hasn't got his head in front again since. Only respectable fourth of 6 in Grade 3 Arlington Stakes at Churchill Downs last time and he looks to be up against it. US challenger who is a Grade 1 winner but looks up against it on this British debut.

LTO Selection:

16:20 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

A high-quality renewal with the majority of the key players standing their ground. Luxembourg improved plenty from his first run of the season when getting the better of Bay Bridge in the Tattersalls Gold Cup under an excellent front-running ride from Ryan Moore. He may not need to repeat those tactics on this occasion, with the potential of the American challenger Classic Causeway going forward, but the slight concern has to be whether fast ground will see him to best effect. Similar comments apply to Bay Bridge, whose best performance came over C&D in softer conditions in the Champion Stakes, beating Adayar (second) and MY PROSPERO (third). There is every chance that the latter, who wasn't disgraced when fourth in the Lockinge at Newbury, may have more to offer back up in distance and has shown his versatility regarding ground following his third in the St James's Palace here last year. Mostahdaf completes the line-up and is no back number based on his impressive Saudi Arabia performance in February.

A high-class renewal, with preference for LUXEMBOURG to provide Aidan O'Brien with a fifth victory in the contest. The 4-y-o ran to a similar level as when winning the Irish Champion with a determined success in the Tattersalls Gold Cup last month, so he is taken to get the better of the 2021 Derby/King George winner Adayar. My Prospero is also respected with more to offer back up in trip.

Last season's Champion Stakes winner BAY BRIDGE is taken to post his second Group 1 C&D win, with Luxembourg feared most.

16:20 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (22/1 +21%) Jimi Hendrix	22 22/1(+21%)	(9) Jimi Hendrix 22/1, Reacted very positively to blinkers (retained) when a comfortable winner of the Newbury Spring Mile (heavy) in April but the headgear didn't work as well a second time when only eighth of 17 at Newmarket since. Third in Britannia at this meeting last year. Ready winner of this year's Spring Cup; third in the Britannia here 12 months ago.
2	12 2nd (12) (25/1 -56%) Sonny Liston	25 25/1(-56%)	(12) Sonny Liston 25/1, Useful 7f winner at his best for Charlie Hills. Ended 2022 out of sorts but didn't make too bad a start for his new yard when 6 lengths ninth of 12 in 1m Newbury handicap last month. His mark demands improvement but the booking of Ryan Moore takes the eye and possible blinkers could help him. Possibly needed his stable/seasonal debut run; may fare better; headgear applied.
3	6 3rd (6) (7.5/1 +46%) Awaal	7.5 7.5/1(+46%)	(6) Awaal 7.5/1, Excellent second of 22 to Migration in Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, heavy) on reappearance. Might not have been over those exertions when last of 9 in 9f French Group 3 19 days later. Possible this low-mileage 4-y-o could resume his progression after a short break. Respected under Buick. Form dipped in French race last time; progressive otherwise and could easily bounce back.
4	26 4th (26) (40/1 +0%) Aerion Power	40 40/1(+0%)	(26) Aerion Power 40/1, Useful but lightly raced in recent times. Showed he retains his ability when 3 lengths fourth in 1m Sandown handicap 4 weeks ago, keeping on from further back than ideal. Harry Davies takes a handy 3 lb off. Record since returning from lengthy absence isn't compelling; others preferred.
5th	8 5th (8) (40/1 -43%) Bless Him	40 40/1(-43%)	(8) Bless Him 40/1, Won the 2017 Britannia over C&D and showed he can still be a real force in top-end handicaps last year, following an unlucky seventh in this with a win in Bunbury Cup at Newmarket and second in International here. Two outings at Newbury this spring should him spot on for this. Unlucky to make it third time lucky in this race, now aged nine.
6th	24 6th (24) (33/1 +18%) Ouzo	33 33/1(+18%)	(24) Ouzo 33/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2020. Performed with credit in Dubai earlier in the year and also reached the frame in this race in 2021 but it's a bit of a stretch to think he'll snap his losing run this afternoon. Consistent in defeat for current stable; losing spell goes back to 2020.
7th	2 7th (2) (16/1 +60%) Tempus	16 16/1(+60%)	(2) Tempus 16/1, Smart performer. Not at his very best so far this year, but not beaten far when last of 5 in a C&D listed won by Chindit last month and he was third in this last year (albeit off 6 lb lower). Has a record of 131 in C&D handicaps, the third-place finish in this race last year.
8th	5 8th (5) (50/1 +24%) Positive	50 50/1(+24%)	(5) Positive 50/1, Group 3 winner as a juvenile in 2019. Understandably took a bit of time to find his feet again after returning from a long absence last summer but AW handicap wins at Wolverhampton and Kempton over the winter show he's as good as ever. Disappointing at Newcastle last time, though. Disappointing on latest AW run; hasn't scored on turf since 2019; opposed.
9th	18 9th (18) (22/1 +21%) Atrium	22 22/1(+21%)	(18) Atrium 22/1, Three-time winner in 2022, including over C&D. Respectable efforts in 1m Newbury handicaps on his last 2 starts but he'll need first-time cheekpieces to give him something extra to play a prominent role here. Chance partly depends on whether first-time headgear gives him a boost.
10th	21 10th (21) (7/1 +0%) Perotto	7 7/1(+0%)	(21) Perotto 7/1, Won the Britannia over C&D at the 2021 Royal meeting. Last season was a little disappointing but he shaped promisingly when making late headway to finish seventh of 22 in the Victoria Cup here (7f) on his reappearance for new trainer Roger Varian. Return to 1m will suit. Well handicapped. Defied a 3lb higher mark in the 2021 Britannia; interesting on second run for new yard.
11th	14 11th (14) (80/1 -60%) Revich	80 80/1(-60%)	(14) Revich 80/1, Several excellent efforts despite failing to win in 2022 and deservedly got his head back in front at Chester (7.5f) in May. Found out off this mark at Epsom since, though. Looks handicapped to the hilt; down the field in this race in 2021.
12th	31 12th (31) (40/1 -60%) Dual Identity	40 40/1(-60%)	(31) Dual Identity 40/1, Improved throughout 2022, finishing third behind Majestic in Cambridgeshire (first home in his group). Not disgraced in his 3 outings this year and he can be very competitive from his mark. This drop back to 1m is worth exploring; each-way hopes on best form.
13th	10 13th (10) (9/1 +0%) Ghaly	9 9/1(+0%)	(10) Ghaly 9/1, Very low-mileage 7-y-o who was better than ever when winning 1m handicaps at York (good to firm) and Newmarket (soft) in the second half of 2022. Oisin Murphy booked for yard which won this in 2021. Interesting runner. Progressive; form of last win is strong; interesting despite 235-day absence.
14th	25 14th (25) (22/1 +33%) Point Lynas	22 22/1(+33%)	(25) Point Lynas 22/1, Ran a cracker when narrowly denied in a big-field 1m handicap at York's Dante meeting and backed that up when filling the runner-up spot again at Nottingham 17 days ago. Likeable but hard to argue he has much in hand of his mark. Good second the last twice; back in deeper waters but he's 3lb ahead of the assessor.
15th	22 15th (22) (66/1 -65%) Greatgadian	66 66/1(-65%)	(22) Greatgadian 66/1, Very useful but there's not enough in his turf record to suggest he's likely to come out on top in an ultra-competitive handicap such as this. Finished 11th in this contest in 2022; on a handier mark this time; new headgear.
16th	28 16th (28) (25/1 +62%) Isla Kai	25 25/1(+62%)	(28) Isla Kai 25/1, Sixth in last year's Hunt Cup. Got his head in front at Ripon (1m, heavy) in April but found out in better company at York since. Best to look elsewhere. Creditable sixth in this contest 12 months ago; has developed inconsistency since.
17th	11 17th (11) (18/1 -13%) Blue For You	18 18/1(-13%)	(11) Blue For You 18/1, Bagged a nice prize at York last summer (also second in Golden Mile at Goodwood). Shaped well when fifth of 16 on York reappearance and respected for a stable which does so well in these top-end handicaps. Should be spot-on for this race with York reappearance under his belt; not dismissed.
18th	30 18th (30) (125/1 -89%) Light And Dark	125 125/1(-89%)	(30) Light And Dark 125/1, Useful handicapper but performed no more than respectably in 2 outings in Dubai at the start of this year and last of 9 at Goodwood in a first-time hood (quickly discarded) last month. Not an obvious one. Far from consistent since last win; yard has a much stronger chance with Ghaly.
19th	23 19th (23) (66/1 -65%) Bear Force One	66 66/1(-65%)	(23) Bear Force One 66/1, Quirky sort but he's done nothing wrong when winning 1m handicaps at Kempton and Newbury in recent months. Had a few of these in behind him at the latter track but a 3 lb rise for that may anchor him now. Had a possible tactical advantage at Newbury last time; unlikely to follow up.
20th	15 20th (15) (66/1 -65%) Dawn Of Liberation	66 66/1(-65%)	(15) Dawn Of Liberation 66/1, Useful colt who won conditions events at Doncaster (7f) and Goodwood (1m) last spring. Better effort in handicaps this term when 4 lengths fourth of 11 over 7.5f at Chester 25 days ago. Hard to argue he looks well treated enough to win a race like this. Shaped encouragingly at Chester last time; this step back up to 1m looks a plus.
21st	13 21st (13) (11/1 -10%) Astro King	11 11/1(-10%)	(13) Astro King 11/1, Has reached the frame in the last 2 runnings of this (for Sir Michael Stoute) and showed he retains all his ability when promising fourth of 16 at York (1m, firm) on his reappearance for a new stable, looking unlucky having had to switch. Should go well in this again. Eyecatcher at York on debut for this yard; ran well in last two runnings of this event.
22nd	19 22nd (19) (50/1 -52%) Orbaan	50 50/1(-52%)	(19) Orbaan 50/1, Gained deserved big-field handicap success in Golden Mile at Goodwood last summer and followed up in small field classified here. Below par on first 2 outings this season but bounced back to form when fourth of 12 at Epsom last time, keeping on to be nearest finish. Has the ability to go well but it's difficult to see him landing this pot aged eight.
23rd	4 23rd (4) (100/1 -52%) Imperial Fighter	100 100/1(-52%)	(4) Imperial Fighter 100/1, Third in last year's Irish 2000 Guineas but below that form since. Slightly better signs when fifth of 6 in Epsom Group 3 18 days ago but didn't show enough to think he'll go close from his lofty mark on his first run in a handicap. Third in last year's Irish 2,000 Guineas; does not appeal on 2023 form; handicap debut.
24th	17 24th (17) (8.5/1 +47%) Dunum	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(17) Dunum 8.5/1, Very progressive last term, winning 4 big-field handicaps, and has taken it up another notch again this year, scoring on Limerick reappearance before an excellent second of 20 at the Curragh (good to soft) last month. Has form figures of 1111212, all in competitive handicaps, for current trainer; respected.
25th	7 25th (7) (12/1 -50%) Intellogent	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) Intellogent 12/1, Coaxed back to his best by this yard last term, finishing second in this race and third in John Smith's Cup. Fourth in Newmarket Group 3 on reappearance and shaped better than the result (set a lot to do) back in handicap company at Newbury since. Similar mark to last year. Not dismissed. 0-9 for current yard but ran well (close second) off 1lb higher in this contest last year.
26th	16 26th (16) (40/1 +20%) Outbreak	40 40/1(+20%)	(16) Outbreak 40/1, Got back on the up when comfortably landing 1m handicap at Newmarket last month. Respectable fifth of 12 at Newbury since but it underlines he needs a bit more from this mark. Largely useful form in handicaps this year; however, faces tough task in this field.
27th	3 27th (3) (9/1 +18%) Reach For The Moon	9 9/1(+18%)	(3) Reach For The Moon 9/1, Second (at odds-on) in Hampton Court at this meeting 12 months ago. Pulled too hard in blinkers when tailed off in soft-ground Newmarket Group 3 on reappearance. Headgear off now switching to handicap company. Has a few questions to answer but talented and no shock if he bounced back with a bang. Well treated on handicap debut, granted a revival; best form reads impressively.
28th	27 28th (27) (22/1 +0%) Wanees	22 22/1(+0%)	(27) Wanees 22/1, Largely progressive when winning 4 of his first 7 starts but he's failed to make an impact in a couple of strong 1m handicaps this spring. First-time blinkers need to have a positive effect. Revival is possible in new headgear; trainer won this race in 2019 and 2022; not ruled out.
29th	29 29th (29) (25/1 +0%) Koy Koy	25 25/1(+0%)	(29) Koy Koy 25/1, Made a winning start for the George Boughey yard at Newmarket last July. Performed with credit in defeat in his 4 subsequent 3-y-o starts but couldn't have found a much harder race for his reappearance and improvement will be needed having been gelded. Gelded since last run and now makes seasonal debut; heed the market signals.
10th	20 10th (20) (22/1 -38%) Chasing Aphrodite	22 22/1(-38%)	(20) Chasing Aphrodite 22/1, Better than ever back from wind surgery when winning a big-field C&D handicap at the beginning of May. Looks to have saved for this since and a lightly-raced profile (only had 6 starts) suggests there could be more to come. Reappearance success over C&D took his turf record to 3-4; could well improve further.

LTO Selection:

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

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

A high-quality renewal and, while the likes Reach For The Moon and Positive are both tempting for each-way players, history is against them in terms of weight-carrying performances, as no winner of this contest has carried more than 9st-5lb in the last 20 years. However, one that ideally fits the bill is GHALY, who is relatively unexposed and is competitively weighted for one so high in the ratings. The trip and ground are ideal and, with Oisin Murphy in the saddle, he has an awful lot going for him as a fresh horse on his seasonal debut. Perotto has dropped to an attractive mark and is feared most, while Tempus and Astro King, who were third and fourth respectively in this last year, also command respect.

As usual, stacks with chances but PEROTTO is simply too well handicapped to ignore. He offered enough when keeping on for seventh in the Victoria Cup over 7f here last month to think new trainer Roger Varian has him in form and he's 3 lb lower than when landing the Britannia at this meeting in 2021. Astro King shaped well on his reappearance for his new stable at York last month and has twice reached the frame in this so he's second choice. Ghaly, Bless Him and Awaal also make the shortlist.

With a rock-solid profile, Irish raider DUNUM (nap) is particularly appealing. Ghaly is second choice, ahead of Blue For You.

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

17:35 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 14f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (1/1 +43%) Gregory	1 1/1(+43%)	(5) Gregory 1/1, Made an impressive winning start and confirmed that he's an excellent prospect when landing a listed race at Goodwood with something to spare last time. Well on top at the finish that day and more to come upped in trip, so lots to like under Dettori. 1m3f Listed winner at Goodwood and pedigree firmly indicates he'll be suited by this trip.
2	10 2nd (10) (10/1 -11%) Saint George	10 10/1(-11%)	(10) Saint George 10/1, Progressive sort who arrives on a hat-trick having comfortably landed an 8-runner event at Doncaster last time. This is tougher, but further improvement can't be ruled out. Won 14.5f handicap at Doncaster recently; tougher task today but he impressed last time.
3	2 3rd (2) (5.5/1 +8%) Chesspiece	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(2) Chesspiece 5.5/1, Overcame greenness to make a winning start last year and has progressed on both subsequent outings, keeping on strongly to land a handicap at York last time. Sure to stay and makes plenty of appeal. Stayed on well to defy top weight in 1m4f handicap at York and he's on the shortlist.
4	3 4th (3) (8/1 -23%) Circle Of Fire	8 8/1(-23%)	(3) Circle Of Fire 8/1, Highly promising son of Almanzor who built on his debut third when impressively landing 1m Salisbury novice in September. Placed in better company since, shaping well from a poor position when third in Derby Trial at Lingfield last time, and seems likely to be on the premises again up in trip. 3rd in Lingfield Derby Trial; in excellent hands to progress & this longer trip could help.
5th	4 5th (4) (33/1 -65%) Etna Rosso	33 33/1(-65%)	(4) Etna Rosso 33/1, Made a winning start at Limerick in April and acquitted himself well when second to Peking Opera in a listed contest at Navan since. Further progress on the cards and not out of place in this grade. Runner-up to Peking Opera in Navan Listed race on just his second start; interesting.
6th	12 6th (12) (22/1 -57%) St Vincents Garden	22 22/1(-57%)	(12) St Vincents Garden 22/1, Off the mark at the third attempt in maiden at Fairyhouse recently and, while this is much tougher, he shapes as if he will be well suited by the longer trip. Unexposed colt who has shown promise and could be about to take a big step forward.
7th	9 7th (9) (6/1 -9%) Peking Opera	6 6/1(-9%)	(9) Peking Opera 6/1, Off the mark at the second attempt, then upped his form again to make a successful return (with Etna Rosso behind) at Navan last time. More to come at this trip and connections always demand respect at this meeting. 1m5f Listed win at Navan last month and he could have lots more to offer for top trainer.
8th	14 8th (14) (66/1 -32%) Sumo Sam	66 66/1(-32%)	(14) Sumo Sam 66/1, Nathaniel filly who scored on her debut at Newmarket before posting an excellent second in 10f listed race there. Bit disappointing since but bred to get this far. Fair form in 1m2f Listed fillies' races and pedigree hints this longer trip could be ideal.
9th	13 9th (13) (125/1 -89%) Think First	125 125/1(-89%)	(13) Think First 125/1, Useful colt who produced his best effort to date when fifth to Saint George in a handicap at Doncaster last time. Boasts a progressive profile but will likely be outclassed in this company. Didn't run badly in 14.5f handicap at Doncaster recently but again looks vulnerable.
10th	1 10th (1) (33/1 +18%) Batemans Bay	33 33/1(+18%)	(1) Batemans Bay 33/1, Shaped like a stayer on debut and duly improved for the extra furlong when winning Haydock novice. Ran well upped in grade/trip again when fourth in Zetland Stakes at Newmarket (10f, good) 8 months ago (gelded since) but this is a tough starting point for his 3-y-o campaign. 4th in Gr 3 Zetland in October; may have staying potential but needs lots of improvement.
11th	6 11th (6) (33/1 -65%) Hadrianus	33 33/1(-65%)	(6) Hadrianus 33/1, AW maiden winner in December who has improved in a higher grade this year, third to Gregory in a listed event at Goodwood last time. Hard to see him reversing that form, though. Held by Gregory on Goodwood form but stable's 3yos often improve when stepped up in trip.
12th	8 12th (8) (80/1 -100%) Nurburgring	80 80/1(-100%)	(8) Nurburgring 80/1, Off the mark at Navan in April and far from disgraced when fifth in a listed event at the same track last time. Much more required if he's to get involved in this, however. Unexposed; fifth in Navan Listed race latest but was behind Peking Opera and Etna Rosso.
13th	7 13th (7) (125/1 -25%) Ndaawi	125 125/1(-25%)	(7) Ndaawi 125/1, Has some solid form but found his limitations exposed when sixth of 8 in the Derby Trial at Lingfield last month. Has plenty to find. Has had excuses the last twice but down the field in both and others have less to prove.
14th	11 14th (11) (400/1 -60%) Steven Seagull	400 400/1(-60%)	(11) Steven Seagull 400/1, Modest maiden who looks well out of his depth in this company. Seven-race maiden whose form is light years behind what today's opponents have achieved.

LTO Selection:

17:35 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

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

Aidan O'Brien has landed five of the last 10 renewals of this contest, most recently with Santiago in 2020. Therefore, it could be worth siding with his sole representative, PEKING OPERA, who secured a staying-on success in Listed company over 1m5f last month and has scope for further progress after only three starts. Gregory remains unbeaten following a comfortable victory over 1m3f at Goodwood last month and a longer trip looks worth exploring for him given his dam won a Group 2 over an extended 1m6f during her career. St Vincents Garden is another with claims, especially as William Buick has opted to ride the son of Camelot over the Godolphin-owned Chesspiece, but he was beaten two and a quarter lengths by the selection on his penultimate run.

GREGORY has made a big impression on both starts to date and he's the sort to relish the extra distance, so he's an obvious choice to maintain his unbeaten record. Circle of Fire did well to get third from an unpromising position in the Derby Trial at Lingfield, so he's feared, while Peking Opera strikes as the best of the Irish challengers.

Goodwood Listed winner Gregory is a very bright prospect, but preference is for ST VINCENTS GARDEN who has untapped potential.

17:35 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:10 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 5f - 25 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
21	21 (21) (80/1 +11%) Seven Questions	80 80/1(+11%)	(21) Seven Questions 80/1, Caught on the line having raced freely at Yarmouth a fortnight ago. Promising but it's at a lower level than this. Behind two of these on debut and beaten a neck last time; needs a huge step forward.
24	24 (24) (200/1 -100%) Two Tribes	200 200/1(-100%)	(24) Two Tribes 200/1, Hasn't shown enough in 2 starts to think he has any realistic chance at this level. Cheekpieces on. Some ability in two starts on AW but needs to improve dramatically; cheekpieces on.
1	4 1st (4) (20/1 +50%) Big Evs	20 20/1(+50%)	(4) Big Evs 20/1, Displayed plenty of early zip to get across from a wide draw when second of 14 starting out at Redcar 3 weeks ago. Yard not known for success with juveniles and form is only ordinary but that was a promising start. Close second to Hala Emaraaty on Redcar debut; should win races but probably not this one.
2	12 2nd (12) (3.33/1 +17%) Johannes Brahms	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(12) Johannes Brahms 3.33/1, 200,000 gns yearling, Siyouni colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Dream By Day. Overcame inexperience to land the odds starting out at Naas last month. That race hasn't worked out as quite expected but the time was a good one and he's a major player for leading connections. Narrow winner on Naas debut but should improve; stable has won this three times since 2015.
3	11 3rd (11) (18/1 -50%) Inquisitively	18 18/1(-50%)	(11) Inquisitively 18/1, Half-brother to useful winner up to 6f Pixeleen and 2-y-o 6f winner The Mum, dam also a 2-y-o 6f winner. Travelled best when worn down close home starting out over 6f at Windsor 3 weeks ago. Expected to build on that promising debut but this asks a stern question. Promising second on Windsor debut and drop in trip no problem, but needs to improve.
4	25 4th (25) (40/1 -43%) Up The Manor	40 40/1(-43%)	(25) Up The Manor 40/1, Foaled March 26. £20,000 2-y-o, Soldier's Call colt. Dam 6f winner who stayed 1m. Ultimately well on top when landing 14-runner novice on debut at Doncaster a month ago. Bare form of that pretty ordinary but he can do better. Made a winning debut at Doncaster last month but needs to step up considerably.
5th	2 5th (2) (25/1 -56%) Alabama	25 25/1(-56%)	(2) Alabama 25/1, Closely related to smart winner up to 6f Sioux Nation. Yet to surpass third-place finish but offered plenty to work on amidst obvious inexperience both starts at up to 6f. In top hands and sure to progress with blinkers fitted. Twice a beaten favourite; can do better but Ryan Moore is on Johannes Brahms; blinkers on.
6th	18 6th (18) (200/1 +0%) Myconian	200 200/1(+0%)	(18) Myconian 200/1, Magna Grecia colt who hasn't kicked on since winning a newcomers race at Saint-Cloud in March. Tongue tie added to blinkers but readily opposed in this company. Has not built on debut win in France; could be considered only if the ground turned soft.
7th	10 7th (10) (50/1 +24%) Hala Emaraaty	50 50/1(+24%)	(10) Hala Emaraaty 50/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 6-runner maiden at Ripon (heavy) and just as effective on different ground when defying a penalty at Redcar 17 days later. That isn't form to be getting carried away with, though. Narrow winner of two starts but faces a much stiffer task; stable has a stronger candidate.
8th	8 8th (8) (50/1 -25%) Ganesha	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) Ganesha 50/1, January foal who was green early but he got the message when finding plenty for pressure to make a winning start at Hamilton 3 weeks ago. Couple of winners have come out of that race and stiffer test of stamina over 5f will suit. Did well to make a winning debut at Hamilton and form boosted, but he needs a big step up.
9th	16 9th (16) (25/1 +38%) Mayo Neighs	25 25/1(+38%)	(16) Mayo Neighs 25/1, Foaled February 14. 95,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 6f winner Bosh and 5f-7f winner Porfin. Already gelded and well prepared to make a successful start at Bath last month. Expected to build on that. Narrowly made a winning debut at Bath; improvement likely but it will be needed.
10th	23 10th (23) (22/1 -57%) Supersonic Man	22 22/1(-57%)	(23) Supersonic Man 22/1, Too green to show full worth starting out at Naas but turned out a week later, he was all the better for that when successful at Tipperary. Stiff track will play to his strengths and he's capable of hitting the frame (as his sire did in this race back in 2012). Off the mark at Tipperary on his second start and shouldn't be passed over at all lightly.
11th	3 11th (3) (5/1 -50%) Barnwell Boy	5 5/1(-50%)	(3) Barnwell Boy 5/1, Early foal who quickened up in the style of a useful juvenile when making a decisive winning debut at Goodwood (6f) a month ago. Drop to 5f no issue given speed he displayed and he's a bright prospect. Impressive winner over 6f on Goodwood debut; should be okay over stiff 5f; high on list.
12th	17 12th (17) (33/1 +18%) Muqtahem	33 33/1(+18%)	(17) Muqtahem 33/1, Confirmed promise of his debut when landing 6-runner novice at Pontefract (6f) a month ago, kept up to work having gone with zest. Open to further improvement but certainly needs it at this level. Improved from his debut when winning at Pontefract but plenty more will be needed from him.
13th	26 13th (26) (5/1 +69%) World Of Darcy	5 5/1(+69%)	(26) World Of Darcy 5/1, Wasn't unbacked prior to making perfect start at Pontefract last month. Second (stablemate) successful since and he fared best of the rest behind the smart Elite Status in the National Stakes at Sandown. One to consider. Won on Pontefract debut and second behind a smart stablemate last time; major contender.
14th	13 14th (13) (150/1 +0%) Lieutenant Rascal	150 150/1(+0%)	(13) Lieutenant Rascal 150/1, Maiden after 3 starts, failing to improve for application of blinkers at Hamilton. Right up against it. Has shown ability in all three starts but unlikely to be troubling the principals here.
15th	1 15th (1) (18/1 +55%) Action Point	18 18/1(+55%)	(1) Action Point 18/1, Athletic sort who looked well tuned up and clearly knew his job when scoring decisively on debut at Kempton (5f) in April. Better form when second to Maximum Impact over C&D the following month but his professionalism limits his potential somewhat. Won on Kempton debut but beaten by Maximum Impact here last month; up against it.
16th	19 16th (19) (150/1 -50%) Scoops Ahoy	150 150/1(-50%)	(19) Scoops Ahoy 150/1, Didn't need to improve to land the odds on third start at Hamilton last week, ultimately well on top at the finish. This a completely different ask, though. Didn't need to improve to get off the mark at Hamilton last week; plenty more on his plate.
17th	7 17th (7) (50/1 -52%) Fusterlandia	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Fusterlandia 50/1, Similar form when runner-up both starts, heavily backed but unable to repel the late thrust of Bombay Bazaar at Beverley 11 days ago. Limit not yet reached. Runner-up in both starts including behind Bombay Bazaar last time; now 4lb worse off.
18th	20 18th (20) (25/1 -39%) Sergeant Wilko	25 25/1(-39%)	(20) Sergeant Wilko 25/1, Shaped best when second of 8 in an early-season novice at Musselburgh and duly went one place better at Thirsk a fortnight later. Off since (bought by new owners) but he's a speedy and potentially useful juvenile. Scored at Thirsk last time with Bombay Bazaar behind; raced on slow ground so far.
19th	5 19th (5) (18/1 -80%) Bombay Bazaar	18 18/1(-80%)	(5) Bombay Bazaar 18/1, Continued theme of race-by-race progress when supplementing his Beverley win back at that venue in another minor race 11 days ago. Strong at the finish on each occasion so that stiff 5f will be right up his street. Progressive and won at Beverley the last twice; suited by a stiff 5f and frame material.
20th	22 20th (22) (80/1 -60%) Sir Bolton	80 80/1(-60%)	(22) Sir Bolton 80/1, Foaled March 10. €155,000 yearling, Blue Point colt. Carried left and correctly awarded the race on debut at Yarmouth in April. Not seen since but yard's 2-y-os having an excellent season. Got the race in the stewards' room on his Yarmouth debut; needs to improve.
21st	9 21st (9) (33/1 +0%) Hackman	33 33/1(+0%)	(9) Hackman 33/1, Half-brother to several winners and confirmed the promise of his debut when landing 5-runner maiden at Chester in May. Gave a good account of himself in the listed National Stakes at Sandown last month, brushed aside by a smart one but sticking to his task for third (length behind World of Darcy). Chester winner last month and a length behind World Of Darcy last time; others stronger.
22nd	14 22nd (14) (250/1 -67%) Magnificent Match	250 250/1(-67%)	(14) Magnificent Match 250/1, Foaled April 6. €11,000 yearling, 30,000 gns 2-y-o, Goken colt. Dam French 2-y-o 1m winner. Very tall order on debut. 30,000gns 2yo (May); faces a mountainous task on debut.
23rd	15 23rd (15) (3.5/1 +50%) Maximum Impact	3.5 3.5/1(+50%)	(15) Maximum Impact 3.5/1, From a good family and coped well with very deep ground when a 12-length winner on debut at Leicester in April. Upped in grade and improved when readily seeing off Action Point and 3 others over C&D last month. Surprisingly fitted with a tongue tie now but he sets the standard. 2-2 with latest win coming over C&D; big player; tongue-tie on.

LTO Selection:

18:10 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Aidan O'Brien has won three of the last eight renewals and his best chance of further success appears to rest with Johannes Brahms, who showed a willing attitude when making a winning debut over 6f at Navan last month. However, MAXIMUM IMPACT took his career tally to 2-2 when landing a conditions stakes here 49 days ago and that experience of this course may give him a vital edge with a first-time tongue-tie tried today. Barnwell Boy, who made all on debut at Goodwood last month, also enters calculations given that form has already been franked.

This has a very open feel to it, with JOHANNES BRAHMS just about the most appealing candidate for his powerful connections. The Naas race he won hasn't worked out brilliantly, but he overcame inexperience on that occasion and is sure to know more this time. Maximum Impact is just about the form pick but the application of a tongue tie on this unbeaten colt is a slight worry, so Barnwell Boy, a taking winner at Goodwood, is feared most. Supersonic Man might be the pick of those at longer odds.

Preference is for WORLD OF DARCY who was slammed by a smart stablemate in a Listed race at Sandown last time but still ran very well.

18:10 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

Racecard Key

Ths is the racecard key.

Icon	Meaning
	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	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
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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.

About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

Top