Ascot Races & Results 1 Saturday 24th June 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Ascot Races & Results Tomform Saturday 24th June 2023

There were 62 Races on Saturday 24th June 2023 across 9 meetings. There was 7 races at Ayr, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Perth, 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Redcar, 7 races at Limerick, 7 races at Lingfield, 6 races at Haydock, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 24th June 2023

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

14:30 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 7f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	17 1st (17) (12/1 +0%) Snellen	12 12/1(+0%)	(17) Snellen 12/1, Bred to be useful and having won a barrier trial she made a successful start in 7f Limerick maiden last week despite hanging badly left late on. She was always on top though and can improve. Won barrier trial in a fast time, then justified favouritism at Limerick; looks talented.
2	16 2nd (16) (1.75/1 +22%) Pearls And Rubies	1.75 1.75/1(+22%)	(16) Pearls And Rubies 1.75/1, 3/1, impressive when winning 5f Navan maiden on debut a fortnight ago, green but soon getting the hang of things and staying on strongly. 7f bound to suit this No Nay Never filly from a good family and she's a fine prospect. Needed every yard of the 5f trip at Navan; trainer has won this race six times; respected.
3	3 3rd (3) (12/1 +0%) Golden Mind	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Golden Mind 12/1, Half-brother to Perfect Power who won the Norfolk and Commonwealth Cup at this meeting and he's going the right way himself, building on an encouraging debut when landing 6f Leicester maiden. Extra furlong sure to suit and he's respected. Should build on Leicester win; half-brother to a dual Royal Ascot winner for connections.
3	7 3rd (7) (125/1 -56%) Oddyssey	125 125/1(-56%)	(7) Oddyssey 125/1, Bred more for stamina than speed and offered something to work on behind a number of these on debut at Yarmouth (7f, 22/1), unsurprisingly doing his best work late on. This is a big step up and he needs to improve plenty to figure. Held by a few of these opponents on Yarmouth form and may need 1m already.
5th	4 5th (4) (50/1 +24%) Hot Fuss	50 50/1(+24%)	(4) Hot Fuss 50/1, In demand at the Breeze-Ups and shaped with promise on debut at Newbury (6.5f, firm), in need of the experience but sticking on late. That form doesn't look anything special and he'll need to improve plenty to make his mark here. Made an encouraging debut at Newbury (6.5f) and this extra yardage is a likely plus.
6th	11 6th (11) (25/1 +0%) Carolina Reaper	25 25/1(+0%)	(11) Carolina Reaper 25/1, From a good family and was well backed when showing plenty on debut at Beverley (extended 7f) recently, looking badly in need of the experience but catching the eye with her finishing effort from the worst of the draw. More to come. Eyecatching fourth at Beverley but did not shape as if this drop to bare 7f will suit.
7th	15 7th (15) (20/1 +0%) Nemonte	20 20/1(+0%)	(15) Nemonte 20/1, Plenty of stamina in her good pedigree and got going late to make winning start in 6f big-field Curragh maiden a month ago. That form is ordinary but she's open to improvement. Needed every yard of the 6f trip in big-field maiden at the Curragh; open to progress.
8th	2 8th (2) (80/1 -60%) Dallas Star	80 80/1(-60%)	(2) Dallas Star 80/1, 15/2, shaped with plenty of encouragement when chasing home very impressive €2,000,000 Godolphin newcomer at Haydock (7f) a fortnight ago and should have more to offer. Showed ability with his third-place finish at Haydock, though had the run of the race.
9th	10 9th (10) (40/1 -21%) Warnie	40 40/1(-21%)	(10) Warnie 40/1, Foaled March 23. 18,000 gns yearling, 65,000 gns 2-y-o, Highland Reel colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Mutaraafeq. Dam, 1¼m winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to winner up to 1¼m On Call Now. Stiff introduction for a newcomer but he's certainly in the right hands. 65,000gns 2yo; debutant won this race last year but that was a rarity for Royal Ascot.
10th	9 10th (9) (16/1 +0%) Sayedaty Sadaty	16 16/1(+0%)	(9) Sayedaty Sadaty 16/1, Bred to be more of a middle-distance type but produced a highly promising first effort when pushing Lightning Leo close at Yarmouth (7f). Sure to progress and win races. Went down narrowly at Yarmouth, splitting Lightning Leo and Quatre Bras; in the mix.
11th	6 11th (6) (14/1 -17%) Matnookh	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) Matnookh 14/1, A fairly expensive buy at the Breeze-Ups and shaped very well on debut at Windsor (6f) under Buick, found wanting for know-how for the majority before taking off after his rider administered just one reminder. Potentially a big improver and 7f will suit. Caught the eye over 6f at Windsor, shaping as if he's crying out for this longer trip.
12th	14 12th (14) (80/1 -21%) Maymay	80 80/1(-21%)	(14) Maymay 80/1, Has shown a fair bit in 5f/6f events, shaping as if 7f will suit, but will do well to break her duck in this. Ran well in the Woodcote but three defeats leave her looking vulnerable in this field.
13th	12 13th (12) (5/1 +29%) Content	5 5/1(+29%)	(12) Content 5/1, Fantastic pedigree, by Galileo out of a dual Nunthorpe winner, and shaped well on debut at Leopardstown (7f), running on late. Should have more to offer but Pearls And Rubies surely of more interest here for the stable. Galileo filly; close third at Leopardstown; one of two big players for Aidan O'Brien.
14th	5 14th (5) (8.5/1 +39%) Lightning Leo	8.5 8.5/1(+39%)	(5) Lightning Leo 8.5/1, Plenty of stamina in his pedigree and made a winning start in likeable fashion in 7f Yarmouth novice 23 days ago, knowing his job and digging deep to fend off Sayedaty Sadaty. Can improve. Rallied tenaciously to beat Sayedaty Sadaty and Quatre Bras at Yarmouth; looks game.
15th	1 15th (1) (28/1 +15%) Count Palatine	28 28/1(+15%)	(1) Count Palatine 28/1, Related to plenty of winners and showed a bit first time up at Windsor (6f), albeit perhaps picking up the pieces a little. This is a big step up quickly and he's vulnerable. Eyecatching fifth over 6f at Windsor, shaping as if he'll relish this longer distance.
16th	13 16th (13) (7.5/1 -7%) La Guarida	7.5 7.5/1(-7%)	(13) La Guarida 7.5/1, Ordinary pedigree compared to others here but she's looked a fine prospect, chasing home Jabaara in a traditionally-warm Newmarket contest on debut before easily landing 6f Goodwood fillies' maiden a week later, beating 3 next-time-out winners. More to come over 7f. Scored comfortably at Goodwood on second start and that form is strong; leading claims.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Aidan O'Brien has a fine strike-rate in this contest, as he has taken two of the last three renewals, and he has a strong hand once more with the top two in the market. Preference is for his PEARLS AND RUBIES, who just got up by a neck on debut at Navan over 5f and she shaped as if in need of this step up in distance. With potentially loads of improvement to come, she is fancied to come out on top to give leading jockey Ryan Moore another one to his tally. The main threat might come from Matnookh, who he did incredibly well to be beaten just under four lengths third on his first start at Windsor after being slowly away. He should have learned a lot from that experience and he is one to take seriously at a price. Another to note is Lightning Leo, who had Sayedaty Sadaty (second) and Quatre Bras (third) behind him last time and he isn't ruled out in this open contest.

Aidan O'Brien has won 4 of the last 7 runnings and in PEARLS AND RUBIES has a very exciting filly who can land the spoils. She oozed class when overcoming inexperience to make a winning start at Navan and is sure to improve for this stiffer test. La Guarida looked very good herself when scoring at Goodwood and can progress upped in trip. Golden Mind, a half-brother to Perfect Power who won at this meeting in 2021 and 2022, is also of firm interest after his Leicester victory.

In a deep and very interesting renewal of the Chesham, the percentage call goes to GOLDEN MIND with La Guarida second choice.

14:30 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (22/1 +67%) Age Of Kings	22 22/1(+67%)	(3) Age Of Kings 22/1, Justified cramped odds in small-field Curragh minor event 12 months ago and not disgraced in defeat tackling group company thereafter. Not beaten far in Irish 2000 Guineas on return to action last month but he needs to find some improvement if he's to figure here. Down the field in Irish 2,000 Guineas and 2yo form also suggests he's up against it.
2	14 2nd (14) (22/1 +12%) Zoology	22 22/1(+12%)	(14) Zoology 22/1, Zoustar colt who has landed 2 of his 4 starts (the only horse to beat Covey) and not disgraced when 9 lengths fourth in Greenham at Newbury when last seen in April. Needs to find some progress to figure here but has a fair bit about him physically and may yet have more to offer. 9l fourth in the soft-ground Greenham; retains potential but others are more compelling.
3	12 3rd (12) (28/1 +30%) Streets Of Gold	28 28/1(+30%)	(12) Streets Of Gold 28/1, Won first 5 starts, again showing useful form when landing valuable event at York in October. Lost unbeaten record on reappearance in Greenham (well held) but quickly back on song (following a wind op) when third behind Olivia Maralda in Epsom listed race (7f) 3 weeks ago. More needed here. Back to form with Listed third at Epsom but was behind two of these so has work to do.
4	10 4th (10) (7/1 +30%) Holloway Boy	7 7/1(+30%)	(10) Holloway Boy 7/1, Became first newcomer to win at this meeting since 1996 when landing last year's Chesham with a decisive turn of foot late on. Held his own in defeat in Group company thereafter and whilst he never figured on return in last month's 2000 Guineas, a better showing isn't ruled out here. Visor off. Won at this meeting last year on debut; may have needed Guineas run; each-way possible.
5th	15 5th (15) (5/1 +17%) Olivia Maralda	5 5/1(+17%)	(15) Olivia Maralda 5/1, Useful at up to 7f last year for Michael O'Callaghan and showed benefit of return/yard debut effort in 1000 Guineas when running out good winner of listed Surrey Stakes at Epsom (7f) 3 weeks ago. Clearly at the top of her game and not dismissed lightly for all this rates tougher. Convincing Listed winner at Epsom on Oaks day and she's one to consider.
6th	9 6th (9) (33/1 -32%) Holguin	33 33/1(-32%)	(9) Holguin 33/1, Likeable sort who ended last term with a good second in Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar and has improved further this campaign, respectable 2½ lengths second of 9 to Olivia Maralda in listed race at Epsom (7f, good to firm, 7/4) 22 days ago. May just be vulnerable at this level, however. Listed runner-up the last twice but there's a suspicion he'll find a few of these too good.
7th	8 7th (8) (28/1 -27%) Flight Plan	28 28/1(-27%)	(8) Flight Plan 28/1, Night of Thunder colt who left debut run well behind to win 10-runner novice at Newcastle in November. Improved further when second in AW listed event in April and didn't seem at home on the track in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket thereafter. More needed. AW Listed second then down the field in 2,000 Guineas; chunk of improvement is needed.
8th	13 8th (13) (50/1 -52%) Thunderbear	50 50/1(-52%)	(13) Thunderbear 50/1, Had plenty of racing as a 2-y-o but found some improvement on heavy ground to land 5-runner Nottingham handicap (6f) in May. Best effort yet when fourth behind The Antarctic in Naas Group 3 since but suspicion he'll find a few too good again here. Kept on for fourth at 50-1 in 6f Group 3 last time and he's not ruled out each-way.
9th	5 9th (5) (2.75/1 -22%) Covey	2.75 2.75/1(-22%)	(5) Covey 2.75/1, Son of Frankel who is improving in leaps and bounds, building on pair of maiden/novice wins with a commanding victory (well backed) on handicap debut at Haydock (1m) 4 weeks ago, shaken up around 2f out and in command after. Looks a serious player up in class with prospect of more to come. Made all in fine style in competitive Silver Bowl Handicap; strong claims for top yard.
10th	4 10th (4) (100/1 +60%) Alexander John	100 100/1(+60%)	(4) Alexander John 100/1, Fair form at best in maidens and seemed to show much-improved form fitted with tongue tie when eighth behind Paddington in Irish 2000 Guineas 4 weeks ago. However, his task is to back that up now. Not disgraced at 200-1 in Irish 2,000 Guineas but still soundly beaten and now 0-8.
11th	7 11th (7) (6.5/1 +0%) Enfjaar	6.5 6.5/1(+0%)	(7) Enfjaar 6.5/1, Good winner on sole start as a 2-y-o at Newmarket in the autumn (strong form) and duly built on that when defying a penalty on return at Chelmsford (1m) in May, hitting the line very strongly. Well worth his place at this higher level on that evidence for all his future may lie over further. 2-2; thrust into much hotter company here but remains to be seen where his limitations lie.
12th	1 12th (1) (18/1 -13%) Mysterious Night	18 18/1(-13%)	(1) Mysterious Night 18/1, Ended juvenile season firmly on the up, landing French Group 3 before signing off with victory in Grade 1 company at Woodbine. Possible soft ground caught him out in the Craven Stakes on return and no surprise to see a better showing here having been gelded. Tongue strap on 1st time. Canadian Grade 1 winner; flopped in Craven on return but gelded since & could bounce back.
13th	2 13th (2) (4.5/1 +10%) The Antarctic	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(2) The Antarctic 4.5/1, Smart colt who tasted success 3 times as a 2-y-o and ended last term with a good second behind stablemate Blackbeard in Group 1 Middle Park. All the better for return when landing Group 3 Lacken Stakes at Naas (6f) 5 weeks ago and he's completely unexposed at this trip. 6f Group 3 winner who has strongly hinted he could be suited by 7f; firmly in calculations.
14th	6 14th (6) (100/1 +0%) Empty Metaphor	100 100/1(+0%)	(6) Empty Metaphor 100/1, James Garfield colt who backed up his reappearance effort (fairly useful form) when making all in a Limerick maiden (7f) in April, digging deep under pressure. Subsequently changed hands for 70,000 gns here on Monday but this looks a tall order. Tongue tie goes on. Won Limerick maiden on 4th start; sold for 70,000gns since; plenty to find on stable debut.
15th	11 15th (11) (14/1 +0%) Quar Shamar	14 14/1(+0%)	(11) Quar Shamar 14/1, Minor promise sole start at 2 yrs and much-improved to make winning return in a Dundalk maiden (1m) in April. Improved further when midfield in Irish 2000 Guineas on latest start 4 weeks ago, no extra inside final 1f. That may not prove his limit and drop back to 7f should hold no fears. Sixth in Irish 2,000 Guineas, when hinting drop to 7f could be a good move; not ruled out.

LTO Selection:

15:05 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Covey landed a treble in comfortable style at Haydock last month but, given the last 10 winners hadn't run in a handicap on their previous start, it could pay to side with THE ANTARCTIC. A game winner of the Lacken Stakes at Naas most recently, Aidan O'Brien's inmate has shaped as though he can progress further for stepping up in trip. He lost little in defeat behind Blackbeard in in the Group 1 Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket last September and the 750,000gns purchase rates the one to beat. Enfjaar cost 240,000gns as a foal and caught the eye when beating subsequent Lingfield Derby Trial winner Military Order into fourth on his debut at Newmarket. Roger Varian's charge made it 2-2 when bolting up under a penalty at Chelmsford on his most recent run and he likely has more to offer. Olivia Maralda and Zoology add further spice to a competitive renewal.

COVEY marked himself down as a pattern-class performer in the making when blowing apart a competitive Haydock handicap in a good time 4 weeks ago and interestingly pitched in here by his leading stable, he's expected to make a bold bid to make it 4 wins from 5 starts. The Antarctic ran out a good winner of a Group 3 on his latest outing and is feared, along with the unbeaten Enfjaar. Olivia Maralda and Mysterious Night also make each-way appeal.

Ballydoyle contender THE ANTARCTIC ran well in 6f Group 1 races last year, while also shaping as though he could be even better at 7f.

15:05 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 6f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (80/1 -21%) Khaadem	80 80/1(-21%)	(8) Khaadem 80/1, Smart gelding. Good ½-length third of 9 to Run To Freedom in listed race at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago but not up to this level, nowadays. Has been found wanting in eight Group 1s and unlikely to make it ninth time lucky.
2	15 2nd (15) (9/1 -13%) Sacred	9 9/1(-13%)	(15) Sacred 9/1, Smart mare who made a winning return in Group 3 at Lingfield in good style 6 weeks ago by 2¼ lengths from Sandrine. Probably best at 7f but ran a screamer when a close fifth in this last year. Respected. Close fifth last year and an easy scorer at Lingfield first time out; big shout.
3	14 3rd (14) (2.75/1 +50%) Highfield Princess	2.75 2.75/1(+50%)	(14) Highfield Princess 2.75/1, High-class mare who won 5 times in a brilliant 2022 campaign, 3 of them at Group 1 level, including the Nunthorpe at York. Decent start to this campaign, runner-up under a penalty in Group 2 at York before filling same spot in King's Stand here on Tuesday. Only sixth in this last year, however. Dual Group 1 scorer last year; second in King's Stand on Tuesday; major player.
4	2 4th (2) (4/1 +11%) Artorius	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Artorius 4/1, Smart performer in Australia, better than ever when successful in Group 1 at Randwick (6.5f) in March. Went close in this last year and likely to make another bold bid. Third in this in 2022 and even better back in Australia this year; very solid credentials.
5th	12 5th (12) (50/1 +0%) The Astrologist	50 50/1(+0%)	(12) The Astrologist 50/1, Group 3 winner in Australia who ran a screamer when runner-up in Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan in March, just failing. Bit disappointing in Duke of York Stakes but back on track when second in Haydock Group 3. Likely to find a few too strong here, however. Australian 7yo; poor win record these days but high-class form and could make the frame.
6th	1 6th (1) (14/1 +13%) Al Suhail	14 14/1(+13%)	(1) Al Suhail 14/1, Has his quirks but as good as ever at Meydan earlier in the year, winning twice before close third in Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint (neck behind The Astrologist). Bit to find with some of these, however. Better than ever as 6yo; unexposed at 6f; yard has fine record in race; high on the list.
7th	9 7th (9) (6/1 +25%) Kinross	6 6/1(+25%)	(9) Kinross 6/1, Thrived last season, completing 4-timer in Champions Sprint over C&D (good to soft) in October. Only eighth in this last year when the ground was fast, however, so may prove vulnerable unless there's rain. Won two Group 1s in second half of last year; leading contender if ready after a break.
8th	6 8th (6) (80/1 -142%) Coeur De Pierre	80 80/1(-142%)	(6) Coeur De Pierre 80/1, Better than ever last season, winning listed event at Deauville and Group 3 at Chantilly. Also close third of 19 in Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp. Excuses on return but this probably too demanding. Talented French sprinter, but improvement needed at this level and quick ground an unknown.
9th	11 9th (11) (28/1 -12%) Run To Freedom	28 28/1(-12%)	(11) Run To Freedom 28/1, Smart horse who proved all the better for his return when a narrow winner of listed race at Salisbury 4 weeks ago. However, limitations exposed at this level before (tenth in this last year). Half-brother to 2016 winner Twilight Son; improved since tenth last year; each-way hopes.
5	5 \|U\| (5) (50/1 +0%) Cannonball	50 50/1(+0%)	(5) Cannonball 50/1, Smart Australian sprinter who won Group 3 Maurice McCarten Stakes (Handicap) at Rosehill in March. However, well held in King's Stand here on Tuesday so easy to look elsewhere. Change of headgear. Last of 17 in Tuesday's King's Stand; others have far more obvious claims.
10th	13 10th (13) (7/1 -27%) Wellington	7 7/1(-27%)	(13) Wellington 7/1, High-class sprinter at best in Hong Kong, winning 4 Group 1s (3 at 6f and the other at 7f), the most recent coming in the Hong Kong Sprint in December under this rider. Not quite hit those heights this year but still a major player here. Unraced outside Hong Kong but would have leading claims if able to bring his best to Ascot.
11th	7 11th (7) (33/1 +18%) Emaraaty Ana	33 33/1(+18%)	(7) Emaraaty Ana 33/1, Group 1 winner over 6f in 2021 and placed in the last 2 renewals of the Nunthorpe. Probably needed his comeback run at York last month but was well held in this 12 months ago (a lesser test at this trip perhaps ideal). High class on his day but well held 12 months ago and remote last of nine on reappearance.
12th	3 12th (3) (12/1 +40%) Art Power	12 12/1(+40%)	(3) Art Power 12/1, Very smart gelding whose last 3 wins have come at the Curragh, including when producing a career best performance in Greenlands Stakes (6f, good) 28 days ago by 4¾ lengths. Has gone well at this track before so not taken lightly. Still capable of very smart form but 0-9 at Group 1 level.
13th	4 13th (4) (12/1 +33%) Big Invasion	12 12/1(+33%)	(4) Big Invasion 12/1, Prolific in the US and ran very well stepped up to this level when runner-up in a Grade 1 at Belmont (6f) 2 weeks ago, finishing well from much further back than the other principals. Probably still improving so not to be underestimated. Improving US colt, second in Grade 1 last time; Ascot could suit; seriously considered.
14th	16 14th (16) (50/1 -100%) Sandrine	50 50/1(-100%)	(16) Sandrine 50/1, Smart filly who won Group 2 (7f) at Goodwood last season. Respectable 2¼ lengths second of 8 to Sacred in Chartwell Stakes at Lingfield (7f, AW) on return but looked unsuited by the drop back to 6f at Salisbury next time. Won here as a 2yo but will need a career best by some way to land this hot Group 1.
15th	10 15th (10) (12/1 -20%) Rohaan	12 12/1(-20%)	(10) Rohaan 12/1, Very smart gelding who has an excellent record here (4-time C&D winner), winning the Wokingham at this meeting for the last 2 seasons. Also won a Group 3 in October before good fourth to Kinross in Champions Sprint. Well held at Salisbury on return but expected to leave that behind. Presumably rusty when well held on reappearance; loves Ascot and a big player on best form.

LTO Selection:

15:40 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Australian sprinter ARTORIUS didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages when finishing third in last year's renewal of this contest and compensation could await. The Freedman-trained colt arrives in good form having added another Group 1 trophy to his cabinet at Randwick and then losing little in defeat at Rosehill just two weeks later. The son of Flying Artie can put his experience to good use and record a first success on these shores. Wellington will likely enjoy not running into Sha Tin superstar Lucky Sweynesse this time and is feared most on his first visit to Ascot, with Ryan Moore, who has ridden the six-year-old to success in the Hong Kong Sprint, a shrewd-looking jockey booking. Highfield Princess and Kinross head the list of dangers for the home team in an open-looking contest.

With conditions likely to be on the quick side, Australian-raider ARTORIUS makes the most appeal. He was a strong-finishing third in this race last year and looked better than ever when successful in a Group 1 at Randwick in March. Wellington is another from overseas who is high on the shortlist, while everything is in place for another big run from Rohaan at this meeting.

Unexposed as a sprinter, the thriving 6yo AL SUHAIL can win this again for Charlie Appleby, with Highfield Princess much feared.

15:40 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3.5/1 +42%) Pyledriver	3.5 3.5/1(+42%)	(6) Pyledriver 3.5/1, Career best when winning King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes over C&D (good to firm) last July. Escapes a penalty for that but there's got to be a chance he'll need this comeback run to put him spot on for a defence of his King George crown next month. Couple of setbacks since winning last year's King George here; may need this outing.
2	7 2nd (7) (6.5/1 +68%) West Wind Blows	6.5 6.5/1(+68%)	(7) West Wind Blows 6.5/1, Landed a second 1¼m Longchamp Group 3 success of his career when seeing off 7 rivals 13 days ago. Did enough to suggest he stays 1½m when third in Newmarket Group 2 on his reappearance but improvement will be needed to come out on top here. French Group 3 win took his strike-rate over 1m2f to 4-5; he's 0-3 over 1m4f; opposed.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/1 +22%) Changingoftheguard	7 7/1(+22%)	(2) Changingoftheguard 7/1, Edged out Grand Alliance to win King Edward at this meeting last year. Not seen again until a creditable third in Group 2 Ormonde at Chester (13f, heavy) last month, fading in the closing stages having cut out a lot of the running. More needed here but he might find it. Successful at this meeting last year; may still have more to offer; interesting back here.
4	3 4th (3) (8.5/1 +6%) Deauville Legend	8.5 8.5/1(+6%)	(3) Deauville Legend 8.5/1, Most progressive last year, winning twice at Group level (including Great Voltigeur at York) and excellent fourth of 22 in Melbourne Cup on final outing. Could easily raise his game again this year. Won a couple of notable prizes last summer; not disgraced in Melbourne Cup; possibilities.
5th	8 5th (8) (1.5/1 +25%) Free Wind	1.5 1.5/1(+25%)	(8) Free Wind 1.5/1, Very talented mare who made it 6 wins in her last 7 starts when seeing off Wednesday's Duke of Cambridge winner Rogue Millennium in the Group 2 Middleton on her 1¼m York reappearance. Return to further will suit and she could take a bit of stopping with further progress on the cards. Reappearance win at York took her career record to 6-8; talented mare; commands respect.
6th	4 6th (4) (18/1 +45%) Grand Alliance	18 18/1(+45%)	(4) Grand Alliance 18/1, Smart gelding who probably would have beaten Changingoftheguard in the last year's King Edward but for hanging badly left in the closing stages. Gained an overdue success at pattern level in the Group 3 John Porter on his reappearance but this demands more of him. Went close at this meeting last year; Group 3 winner on reappearance; smart but quirky.
7th	1 7th (1) (18/1 +55%) Ardakan	18 18/1(+55%)	(1) Ardakan 18/1, Smart ex-German-trained colt who made a sound start for his new stable when reaching the frame 3 times in Meydan earlier in the year. Likely to find a few too strong on this British debut, though. Consistent form over 1m6f/2m at Meydan for new stable; not crying out for return to 1m4f.

LTO Selection:

16:20 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Hukum lowered the colours of the unbeaten Derby hero Desert Crown last time at Sandown in the Brigadier Gerard, and that was a mighty performance considering he was returning from a 356-day break over a trip that may have not been ideal. He is likely to be a warm favourite for this but, at the prices, he can be taken on with PYLEDRIVER. The son of Harbour Watch is no stranger to Royal Ascot as he took the King Edward VII in 2020 over C&D and that gives a big boost to his claims. The six-year-old is officially the top-rated in the contest with a mark of 124 and was last seen taking the King George VI here 11 months ago, which shows he goes well fresh. Free Wind is a lightly-raced five-year-old on the up and the form of her Middleton Stakes victory at York last month was franked by Rogue Milennium (second) securing the Duke Of Cambridge here on Wednesday, so she is also worthy of consideration.

FREE WIND's Middleton Stakes form received a boost when the runner-up took the Duke of Cambridge earlier in the week and George Strawbridge's 5-y-o can mark herself down as a contender for top honours in the second half of this season by claiming the scalp of last month's Brigadier Gerard winner Hukum. Deauville Legend may prove best of the remainder.

Productive mare FREE WIND (nap) is taken to extend her winning sequence. Hukum is feared most.

16:20 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 28 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
19	19 (19) (25/1 +24%) Tanmawwy	25 25/1(+24%)	(19) Tanmawwy 25/1, Three-time 6f winner last season who made a promising return when second at Newbury (6f) in April. Failed to build on it when 19th at Newmarket since but shouldn't be written off. Yard also have Orazio in here though. Capable at 6f on his day; hard to pin down and his form took a dark turn last time out.
1	14 1st (14) (22/1 -10%) Saint Lawrence	22 22/1(-10%)	(14) Saint Lawrence 22/1, Winless since 2020 for Roger Varian but he has largely performed well in Group company. Not seen to best effect back in handicap company at Newmarket (6f) last time and he can't be dismissed on his yard debut in refitted blinkers. Won 2yo Listed; retains ability but well held in last two handicaps over 6f; new yard.
2	20 2nd (20) (11/1 +21%) Apollo One	11 11/1(+21%)	(20) Apollo One 11/1, Signed off for 2022 with 6f Kempton win and has returned with excellent placed efforts at Newmarket and Epsom this summer. Came in eighth in this 12 months ago and another good run is on the cards. Couldn't sustain effort here in 2022; 3lb well-in after Epsom 2nd but has more to do here.
3	26 3rd (26) (18/1 +10%) Juan Les Pins	18 18/1(+10%)	(26) Juan Les Pins 18/1, Resurgent for his current yard and back to winning ways in 6f handicap at Nottingham 9 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so needs considering under a 5 lb penalty. Top 6f handicap form when 3rd in Ayr Gold Cup; penalised for recent win but live contender.
4	12 4th (12) (11/1 +21%) Mums Tipple	11 11/1(+21%)	(12) Mums Tipple 11/1, Smart gelding who impressed when landing 7f Chelmsford City handicap in March. Turned in a rare below-par effort in Haydock Listed race last time but this C&D winner can bounce back. Held his own in competitive handicaps over 6f and 7f here; others look better treated.
5th	9 5th (9) (22/1 -22%) Fresh	22 22/1(-22%)	(9) Fresh 22/1, Holds a very good record here and bagged 2 valuable 7f prizes last summer. Came in only 19th in Victoria Cup here last time but he remains one to consider now easing in the weights. Exceptional performer in 6f/7f handicaps here; 1lb lower than big 7f win in September.
6th	8 6th (8) (3.5/1 +46%) Orazio	3.5 3.5/1(+46%)	(8) Orazio 3.5/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who comes here firmly on the up, scoring impressively at Newmarket in April and then over C&D following month. Still looks ahead of his mark despite being hiked up another 9 lb. Big shout. Listed 2yo form (good); missed 2022; progressive and unexposed in 6f handicaps this year.
7th	24 7th (24) (22/1 -10%) Mr Wagyu	22 22/1(-10%)	(24) Mr Wagyu 22/1, Admirable sprinter who looked right back on track when third in the Dash at Epsom only to turn in a below-par ninth at Haydock since. Excellent 4th in this 12 months ago though so no surprise to see him go well. Regularly shortlisted at this level; 4th in this last June; 5lb lower now; off day latest.
8th	27 8th (27) (8.5/1 +70%) Spangled Mac	8.5 8.5/1(+70%)	(27) Spangled Mac 8.5/1, Made tremendous strides in his first season racing and ran a screamer on his first start for 4 months in Thursday's Buckingham Palace here, keeping on well having been forced to switch. Interesting if backing up quickly down in trip in re-fitted tongue tie. Five wins at 7f or 6f in first season of racing; excellent 4th here on Thursday.
9th	2 9th (2) (20/1 +0%) King's Lynn	20 20/1(+0%)	(2) King's Lynn 20/1, Winless since landing Temple Stakes at Haydock last May but he got back on track when runner-up in 5f Chester handicap last month. No forlorn hope off an unchanged mark. Not clear run when close 3rd in this in 2021; just one run in handicap since; every chance.
10th	10 10th (10) (22/1 -10%) Bielsa	22 22/1(-10%)	(10) Bielsa 22/1, 2021 Ayr Gold Cup scorer who got back to winning ways in taking style in 6f York handicap at the Dante meeting. Up 5 lb but still firmly in the picture for a yard with a good record in this event. Won Ayr Gold Cup in 2021; high in weights after York win and has a track query.
11th	17 11th (17) (33/1 +34%) Albasheer	33 33/1(+34%)	(17) Albasheer 33/1, Useful 7f winner for Owen Burrows but yet to fire in two runs for his current yard, tried in cheekpieces when seventh of 9 in Listed race at Salisbury (6f) 28 days ago. Blinkered for his handicap debut now with plenty to prove. Runner-up in 7f Group 2 as 2yo; just 5 runs since and inconclusive form since missing 2022.
12th	7 12th (7) (25/1 -25%) Summerghand	25 25/1(-25%)	(7) Summerghand 25/1, Smart gelding who was a three-time winner last year, including in Ayr Gold Cup. Not at his best so far this term but this former runner-up can't be ruled out off an easing mark. Very high standard in these races - 2nd in this in 2020 and won Ayr Gold Cup in September.
13th	18 13th (18) (11/1 +0%) Khanjar	11 11/1(+0%)	(18) Khanjar 11/1, Dual 6f scorer in 2022 who got back on the up when second in handicap at Hamilton (6f) 16 days ago, especially as he wasn't ideally placed after a tardy start. Bold showing is on the cards if first-time cheekpieces eke out some improvement. C&D novice winner; well held when favourite for Ayr Gold Cup; still has some potential.
14th	16 14th (16) (50/1 +0%) Tabdeed	50 50/1(+0%)	(16) Tabdeed 50/1, C&D winner but he arrives on a long losing run and beat only one on his return in 6f Newmarket handicap last month. Others appeal more. Down the field in this last June; touched off in Stewards' Cup last July; not ruled out.
15th	13 15th (13) (20/1 -11%) Lethal Levi	20 20/1(-11%)	(13) Lethal Levi 20/1, Enjoyed a fine 2022 when scoring 4 times over 6f and he ran a cracker when neck second of 21 to Bielsa in handicap at York (6f) 38 days ago. Holds solid claims once more despite a 4 lb rise. Four 6f wins in 2022; good 2nd at York latest; could go on from that but this needs extra.
16th	25 16th (25) (66/1 -32%) Princess Shabnam	66 66/1(-32%)	(25) Princess Shabnam 66/1, Useful 6f winner who had looked to be on the way back until posting an underwhelming fifth in Listed race at Haydock (6f) 29 days ago. Hood goes on now with more required. Front-running 6f Listed win in August; not obviously weighted to pounce back in a handicap.
17th	1 17th (1) (20/1 +20%) Flaming Rib	20 20/1(+20%)	(1) Flaming Rib 20/1, Smart colt who kickstarted 2023 with 6f win in Doha conditions event. Below par both runs since, though, so needs a big step forward after a break. Very good 2nd in Commonwealth Cup here last June; big ask under top weight.
18th	11 18th (11) (66/1 -65%) Spirit Of Light	66 66/1(-65%)	(11) Spirit Of Light 66/1, Still to score in this country but plenty of good efforts in similar events to his name and wasn't seen to best effect in Thursday's Buckingham Palace. Useful form in 7f and 6f handicaps this year; in the disadvantaged group here on Thursday.
19th	28 19th (28) (100/1 -52%) Hierarchy	100 100/1(-52%)	(28) Hierarchy 100/1, Useful 6f winner for Hugo Palmer but failed to fire in two runs for his current yard at Meydan this winter. Back from a break with something to prove in first-time blinkers. Placed in 6f Group races as 2yo; mixed form since an encouraging C&D reappearance in 2022.
20th	22 20th (22) (50/1 -79%) Dream Composer	50 50/1(-79%)	(22) Dream Composer 50/1, Has taken his form up a notch this year, scoring at Newmarket and Goodwood. Didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages when third at latter course 29 days ago so can give a good account. Course winner at 5f; has won over 6f; needs to show his stamina is up to this job here.
21st	21 21st (21) (10/1 -11%) Probe	10 10/1(-11%)	(21) Probe 10/1, Transformed by his new yard this year and landed 6f handicap at Newmarket (soft) in May. Not so good under firmer conditions when fifth at Epsom since but still merits consideration at these weights. Best on good to soft/slower so far; in fine form for new yard; R Moore up for first time.
22nd	6 22nd (6) (33/1 +0%) Hurricane Ivor	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Hurricane Ivor 33/1, Ended a losing run at the Curragh (6f) in April and posted another solid effort when third of 15 there 29 days ago. Useful and this Irish challenger needs considering. Smart in 2021; well handicapped and in good form for new yard this year; thereabouts.
23rd	15 23rd (15) (28/1 -12%) First Folio	28 28/1(-12%)	(15) First Folio 28/1, Useful 6f winner who was also sixth in this event 12 months ago but he disappointed back on turf when sixteenth of 21 to Bielsa in handicap at York (6f) 38 days ago. Visor is reached for now. Useful 6f form on good to firm as 3yo; needs more than 6th last year; first-time visor.
24th	3 24th (3) (33/1 -175%) Chipstead	33 33/1(-175%)	(3) Chipstead 33/1, Proved better than ever back in handicap company when scoring at York (5f) last month. Up 6 lb but he's not discounted with this step back up to 6f a likely plus. Improving at about 5f but needs to prove as effective over this stiff 6f in a tough race.
25th	23 25th (23) (50/1 -52%) Kape Moss	50 50/1(-52%)	(23) Kape Moss 50/1, Resumed with 5f win at Southwell and has taken her form up a level since, second of 9 in Listed race at Haydock (6f) 29 days ago. Much respected back in handicap company. Running well in 6f Listed races; now 15lb higher than latest handicap defeat in April.
26th	4 26th (4) (66/1 -65%) Duca Di Como	66 66/1(-65%)	(4) Duca Di Como 66/1, Multiple winner in Scandinavia who comes here on the back of a wide-margin listed win at Jagersro (8.6f) 34 days ago. Effective over this shorter trip and one to consider on his handicap debut. Fine strike-rate at 7f-1m in Norway/Sweden; stamina a plus on first 6f run for two years.
27th	5 27th (5) (66/1 -32%) Tis Marvellous	66 66/1(-32%)	(5) Tis Marvellous 66/1, A 4-time course winner who also landed Listed Beverley Bullet for the second year running last summer. Came in last of 14 in Palace House Stakes at Newmarket on his return but he's the sort to bounce back here. Course specialist; in the frame twice in this race; regular rider A Kirby on Summerghand.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

ORAZIO looked a potential Group-class performer when running out an impressive winner over C&D last month and a 9lb rise might not be enough to stop him from landing the hat-trick. The form of his Newmarket victory at the Craven meeting was backed up by the runner-up, Probe, who is in opposition again having won on 2000 Guineas day. Connections have managed to book Ryan Moore for the ride and he has to warrant plenty of respect. Khanjar sports cheekpieces for the first time and has threatened to win a prize of this nature, while others worth noting include Bielsa, the former Ayr Gold Cup hero who scored at York last month, and Flaming Rib, who was runner-up in last year's Commonwealth Cup.

ORAZIO has looked a colt destined for pattern company this season and remains ahead of the handicapper despite being hit with a 9 lb rise for his impressive C&D success so gets the vote. Bielsa seemed right back to his best when resuming winning ways at York's Dante meeting and rates the chief threat to Charlie Hills's low-mileage 4-y-o, although Khanjar could have a big say too if the fitting of cheekpieces has the desired effect. Lethal Levi and Spirit of Light complete the shortlist.

New blood can come to the fore with ORAZIO, who has an unblemished turf record since returning from missing all of 2022.

17:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	16 1st (16) (20/1 +20%) Burdett Road	20 20/1(+20%)	(16) Burdett Road 20/1, Back on the up when readily making all in 1¼m Newbury handicap 17 days ago. 8 lb higher in a much deeper race now so he'll need to improve a good bit again to follow up. Impressive at 1m2f on good to firm last time; dominating up front may be important though.
2	15 2nd (15) (4.5/1 +31%) Lion Of War	4.5 4.5/1(+31%)	(15) Lion Of War 4.5/1, Firmly back on the up with a 1¼-length defeat of the reopposing Coco Jack at Musselburgh (9f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Will be at least as effective back at 1¼m and Johnston handicappers can just keep on improving when they get in the groove. Came late to deny Coco Jack at Musselburgh (1m1f, good to firm); left positive impression.
3	1 3rd (1) (4.5/1 +75%) Local Dynasty	4.5 4.5/1(+75%)	(1) Local Dynasty 4.5/1, Dubawi colt who was 3-4 as a juvenile, culminating with a 1m Pontefract listed success. Creditable 4 lengths third of 6 in Dee at Chester (1¼m, heavy) on his reappearance 44 days ago. Good 3rd of six in Listed race at Chester (1m2f, soft), racing freely but keeping on well.
4	12 4th (12) (25/1 -79%) Have Secret	25 25/1(-79%)	(12) Have Secret 25/1, Improved with each start last year, winning nurseries over 7f at Haydock (good to firm) and 1¼m at Nottingham (heavy). Cracking reappearance run when fourth of 14 to Bertinelli in very strong London Gold Cup at Newbury last month. Enters calculations. Close fourth of 14 in London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good) was a cracking reappearance.
5th	17 5th (17) (8/1 -78%) Ziryab	8 8/1(-78%)	(17) Ziryab 8/1, 525,000 gns Kingman colt who is going the right way for his top connections, winning with something to spare in maiden company at Leicester (1m) 18 days ago. Steps up in trip for handicap debut. Considered. His three runs over 1m suggest that he is building up to something once upped to this trip.
6th	8 6th (8) (28/1 +44%) Lose Your Wad	28 28/1(+44%)	(8) Lose Your Wad 28/1, Muhaarar colt who made it second time lucky in 1m Kempton maiden on reappearance in April. Respectable 8 lengths fourth in Dee at Chester next time but well beaten on Epsom handicap debut since. Better than he showed at Epsom last time but this is a tough race in which to bounce back.
7th	9 7th (9) (9/1 +50%) Cuban Dawn	9 9/1(+50%)	(9) Cuban Dawn 9/1, Quite useful form in 3 outings over 1m in Ireland last month. Leaves the impression this longer trip will suit so he's a potential improver now handicapping. Tongue strap worn on his last 2 starts is left off. Fourth run; pedigree and performance suggest he'll be well suited by going further than 1m.
8th	11 8th (11) (18/1 +55%) Coco Jack	18 18/1(+55%)	(11) Coco Jack 18/1, Exposed but he is largely consistent, finishing a good second of 11 over 9f at Musselburgh on latest start 3 weeks ago. First attempt at 1¼m. Likely vulnerable to improvers. 2nd when upped to 1m1f at Musselburgh (good to firm) last time and he's by a Derby winner.
9th	2 9th (2) (18/1 +45%) Londoner	18 18/1(+45%)	(2) Londoner 18/1, Won a 1m AW maiden last October. Useful form in defeat in Group 3s around 1¼m this season. Only had 4 starts so further progress can't be discounted but Moore sides with stablemate Canute. Fourth at about 1m2f in Group 3s at Longchamp and Leopardstown; away from soft/heavy.
10th	5 10th (5) (20/1 +50%) Obelix	20 20/1(+50%)	(5) Obelix 20/1, Ended his 2-y-o campaign with a win in 1m AW maiden at Newcastle. Went off second favourite for a 1m listed race on his reappearance in April but could finish only eighth of 11. Steps up in trip now handicapping after a break with cheekpieces added. His mark demands improvement. 8th of 11 when second favourite for 1m AW Listed race in April; gelded and cheekpieces.
11th	3 11th (3) (20/1 +9%) Liberty Lane	20 20/1(+9%)	(3) Liberty Lane 20/1, Impressive debut winner at Nottingham (1m, heavy) last October. Good second under a penalty to the smart Waipiro on Newmarket reappearance and advanced his form again when seventh of 11 in the Dante at York. Smart effort will be needed from his triple-figure mark. Seventh of 11 in the Group 2 Dante at York (good to firm); this is just his fourth start.
12th	13 12th (13) (6/1 -71%) Knockbrex	6 6/1(-71%)	(13) Knockbrex 6/1, Readily saw off 2 subsequent winners in a Pontefract maiden (1¼m, heavy) in April and bumped into Queen's Vase winner Gregory at Haydock on his next start. Did too much too soon when fourth on 1½m York handicap debut and very interesting dropping back in trip under Dettori. Shaped well for this when making most in a noteworthy 1m4f handicap at York last time.
13th	4 13th (4) (28/1 -40%) Laafi	28 28/1(-40%)	(4) Laafi 28/1, Left debut form well behind when comfortably landing a Nottingham maiden last autumn. Promising reappearance fourth in Lingfield Derby Trial on reappearance. Remains capable of better. Has a first-time tongue tie applied for handicap debut. Won maiden at Nottingham (1m, soft) in October; 4th in Lingfield Derby Trial (1m4f, AW).
14th	10 14th (10) (33/1 +0%) James Mchenry	33 33/1(+0%)	(10) James Mchenry 33/1, Drew a blank in 4 starts at 2 but very much hit the ground running on return, winning 1m handicaps at Ripon and Haydock. Run of improvement came to a halt when sixth in Silver Bowl back at Haydock (1m again) 4 weeks ago. Needs to regain the progressive thread now stepping up in trip. Came unstuck when upped in class for 1m hat-trick bid last time; has been starting slowly.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (4.5/1 -29%) Canute	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(6) Canute 4.5/1, Has his quirks but he got off the mark with a bit in hand in handicap company at Navan (1¼m, good to soft) 13 days ago. Could easily be more to come given who trains him. Considered. 10-11 but improved for tidy win in a ten-runner handicap at Navan (1m2f, good) 13 days ago.

LTO Selection:

17:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Those drawn high have tended do well since the inauguration of this contest in 2020, with the first three places in last year's renewal filled by runners drawn 13 and above. With that in mind, it may pay to take a chance on LION OF WAR. Having won his first two starts last summer, Charlie Johnston's colt bounced back to form in eye-catching fashion when powering home to win well over 1m1f at Musselburgh three weeks ago and a 4lb rise still leaves him on a fair mark now back up in trip. Canute won with ease on his second appearance in a handicap at Navan earlier in the month and Aidan O'Brien's colt is feared most, despite the handicapper raising him 11lb in the ratings. Knockbrex lost little in defeat when finishing fourth to subsequent Queen's Vase third Chesspiece at York last month and completes the shortlist now eased in distance.

Frankie Dettori's final Royal Ascot ride is KNOCKBREX and Charlie Johnston's charge might just be up to providing the fairytale ending. His early-season novice form is strong and for a good part of his 1½m York handicap debut he looked a horse ahead of his mark, a point he can prove back down at 1¼m. Canute is feared most on the back of his cosy Navan success. The selection's stablemate Lion of War should relish the step back up in trip and also makes the shortlist along with Have Secret.

Charlie Johnston has two good hopes, primarily perhaps with KNOCKBREX. Ziryab is second choice.

17:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:10 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 22f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 +33%) Dawn Rising	2 2/1(+33%)	(3) Dawn Rising 2/1, Useful hurdler who is still unexposed on the Flat and shaped well when third in Saval Beg Levmosss Stakes at Leopardstown. Open to improvement up in trip and worth chancing under Ryan Moore. Classy Flat form; had a good winter over hurdles; this could be right up his street.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/1 +55%) The Grand Visir	9 9/1(+55%)	(8) The Grand Visir 9/1, Ran with credit in the Ascot Stakes Handicap earlier in the week and has a good record at this meeting (won that race in 2019 before back-to-back placings in this). Poor strike rate but no forlorn hope. Ascot Stakes winner and twice placed in this race; ran a notable race here on Tuesday.
3	7 3rd (7) (3/1 +0%) Run For Oscar	3 3/1(+0%)	(7) Run For Oscar 3/1, Useful dual-purpose operator who landed the Cesarewitch last season. Not disgraced when fifth in listed company at the Curragh on return and could take a hand if he gets the trip. Won last season's Cesarewitch at Newmarket and this has the look of a long-term plan.
4	10 4th (10) (10/1 +29%) Typewriter	10 10/1(+29%)	(10) Typewriter 10/1, Useful form, including when placed in 2 listed races at Chester last year. Respectable fourth in Bronte Cup at York last month and she should get the longer trip. Unraced beyond about 1m6f, she'll be entering unknown territory a long way from home.
5th	4 5th (4) (40/1 +73%) Estacas	40 40/1(+73%)	(4) Estacas 40/1, Fair hurdler but his Flat form is only modest and faces a stiff task in this company. In form over jumps this year but at just a fair level and he looks out of his depth here.
6th	5 6th (5) (10/1 -25%) Falcon Eight	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Falcon Eight 10/1, Was never travelling in the Chester Cup on return having won it in 2021 but is a class act if he's able to bounce back in first-time cheekpieces. Well respected. Not the easiest to predict these days but he wasn't far away in this 12 months ago.
7th	1 7th (1) (4.5/1 -73%) Stratum	4.5 4.5/1(-73%)	(1) Stratum 4.5/1, Smart performer seeking a hat-trick in this. Wasn't seen to best effect when down the field in Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes at Leopardstown last month but likely to be back to his best up in trip here. Seeking a hat-trick in Royal Ascot's finale and his prep race was perfectly satisfactory.
8th	2 8th (2) (20/1 +80%) Coltor	20 20/1(+80%)	(2) Coltor 20/1, Useful hurdler who isn't far off that level on the Flat and was back to form when second at Beverley. This looks a tricky assignment, though. Second at Beverley two weeks ago but this race is a whole lot tougher.
9th	9 9th (9) (20/1 +70%) First Emperor	20 20/1(+70%)	(9) First Emperor 20/1, Won twice on AW earlier this year and back on the scoresheet at Goodwood on penultimate outing. Creditable third in a handicap at Goodwood last time but needs to improve upped markedly in trip to feature in this. In form but not a certain stayer and, in any case, he faces an uphill task at the weights.

LTO Selection:

18:10 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 22f Race Class Flow

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

STRATUM arrives in search of a hat-trick of victories in this contest and the 10-year-old warmed up for this when not running too badly at Leopardstown on his return from a break. William Buick is reunited in the saddle and the pair boast strong credentials once again. Dawn Rising made up into a very useful hurdler during the winter months, placing at the highest level, and finished ahead of the selection when third in the aforementioned Leopardstown Group 3. He is respected, with the step up in trip potentially unlocking further improvement, while Cesarewitch winner Run For Oscar is likely to be a lot happier stepped back up in distance following his prep over 1m4f at the Curragh.

DAWN RISING has displayed plenty of talent over hurdles and is firmly expected to improve for this longer trip, so he takes marginal preference over Stratum, who is going for a hat-trick in this. Falcon Eight has plenty of class and should come on for his rather laboured effort in the Chester Cup.

The Irish contingent look formidable. Dual winner Stratum is impossible to knock but DAWN RISING may have his measure.

18:10 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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