Ascot Races & Results 1 Saturday 13th July 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Ascot Races & Results Tomform Saturday 13th July 2024

There were 55 Races on Saturday 13th July 2024 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Wexford, 7 races at Navan, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at York, 6 races at Chester, 6 races at Salisbury, 7 races at Hamilton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 13th July 2024

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

13:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
10	10 (10) (16/1 +11%) Prince Of Zenda	16 16/1(+11%)	(10) Prince Of Zenda 16/1, A dual 6f AW winner early this year and he's continued in good nick, second of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago. Enters calculations. Unexposed as a sprinter; best on AW thus far but he appeals as the type to go well.
17	17 (17) (33/1 +0%) Danger Alert	33 33/1(+0%)	(17) Danger Alert 33/1, Caught the eye when a running-on fourth of 6 to Woolhampton in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 19 days ago. Very much one to consider eased 1 lb here. Engaged 7.15 Chester Friday. Never able to challenge seriously when third of six in the 7.15 Chester Friday.
1	12 1st (12) (17/2 +6%) Fair Wind	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(12) Fair Wind 17/2, Notched a third career success in 5f handicap at Goodwood in May. Backed it up with a solid fourth of 16 at Thirsk (5f, good) 27 days ago so he's one to consider. On the up this year and not seen to best effect last time; should be capable of better.
2	2 2nd (2) (16/1 -14%) Albasheer	16 16/1(-14%)	(2) Albasheer 16/1, Resumed his progress with back-to-back Newcastle victories earlier this year. Not seen to best effect of late, ridden too aggressively when ninth in Chipchase there last time. Merits serious consideration off a lenient mark. Well treated and recent efforts nowhere near so poor as figures suggest; strong claims.
3	13 3rd (13) (12/1 +14%) Haymaker	12 12/1(+14%)	(13) Haymaker 12/1, In fine form this term, scoring at Nottingham and Goodwood before posting a very good second of 8 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Can go well again. Comes here in peak form but suspicion there will be better-treated contenders.
4	8 4th (8) (25/1 -108%) Dream Composer	25 25/1(-108%)	(8) Dream Composer 25/1, C&D winner who also landed the Dash at Epsom in June. Not at his best when fifth of 6 in handicap at Sandown (5f, good) 8 days ago but he's the sort to bounce back. C&D winner; as good as ever with Dash win last month; below par last week but respected.
5th	5 5th (5) (25/1 -213%) King's Lynn	25 25/1(-213%)	(5) King's Lynn 25/1, It's now 17 runs since his last win in 2022 but he posted a creditable second of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 14 days ago. Can give another good account. On a losing run but banging at the door this year and he's handicapped to go well.
6th	11 6th (11) (12/1 +14%) Woolhampton	12 12/1(+14%)	(11) Woolhampton 12/1, C&D winner in May who took his form up a notch when landing 6-runner handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 19 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Jumbeau. Oughtt to be in the shake-up despite a 5 lb rise. Good record over C&D and comes here on the back of a career best; 5lb rise demands more.
7th	15 7th (15) (16/1 -14%) Jumbeau	16 16/1(-14%)	(15) Jumbeau 16/1, Resumed winning ways at Windsor in May and backed it up with a good second of 6 to Woolhampton in handicap there (5.1f, good to firm) 19 days ago. In the mix once more. Good form since cheekpieces went on; not sure to reverse recent placings with Woolhampton.
8th	7 8th (7) (25/1 +38%) Vintage Clarets	25 25/1(+38%)	(7) Vintage Clarets 25/1, Enjoyed a very successful 2023 campaign, scoring 4 times over 5f. Not best drawn when fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good) 12 days ago so no forlorn hope from an easing mark. Third in this race last year off 1lb higher; drying ground will suit others more though.
9th	4 9th (4) (66/1 -313%) Badri	66 66/1(-313%)	(4) Badri 66/1, Hit the target on five occasions last year, including over C&D. Yet to fire this year, cheekpieces on when seventh of 13 in handicap at Epsom (6f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Needs to get back on track. C&D win off 4lb higher last October; not found best form this year and others look safer.
10th	6 10th (6) (33/1 -106%) Russet Gold	33 33/1(-106%)	(6) Russet Gold 33/1, Went backwards from his reappearance when seventh of 8 in handicap at Redcar (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. A fairly useful 5f scorer at his best so he can't be totally discounted. Ran well over 6f here in May but less good at Redcar three weeks ago; vulnerable.
11th	1 11th (1) (12/1 -9%) Rohaan	12 12/1(-9%)	(1) Rohaan 12/1, 5-time course winner but he came in last of 8 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. No surprise to see him get back on track here though. Two Wokinghams on his record and lurks on lowly mark; 5f has looked insufficient thus far.
12th	14 12th (14) (80/1 -700%) Existent	80 80/1(-700%)	(14) Existent 80/1, It's now 22 runs since his last win in 2022 but he recorded a creditable second of 6 in handicap at Sandown (5f, good) 8 days ago. Not ruled out. 14lb lower than when 5th in this race last year; pleasing reappearance last week; chance.
13th	3 13th (3) (66/1 -560%) Get It	66 66/1(-560%)	(3) Get It 66/1, Not at best in Bahrain earlier in the year but right back to form of late with 6f wins at Windsor and Epsom. Up another 4 lb but he's not taken lightly. 2-2 since returning from Bahrain off a reduced mark; effective over C&D; drying ground a +.
14th	18 14th (18) (125/1 -942%) Brave Nation	125 125/1(-942%)	(18) Brave Nation 125/1, Gained a deserved victory in 9-runner handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) 8 days ago. Can make his presence felt once more. In good form over 5f this year, winning at Doncaster last week; should remain competitive.
15th	16 15th (16) (40/1 -150%) Lethal Nymph	40 40/1(-150%)	(16) Lethal Nymph 40/1, Course winner who comes here on the back of a solid third of 16 in handicap at the Curragh (5f, good) 13 days ago. It's now 17 starts since his last success, though. String of good runs for new yard this season; should be involved once again.
16th	19 16th (19) (125/1 -150%) Conservationist	125 125/1(-150%)	(19) Conservationist 125/1, Turned in his best effort of the season when sixth of 11 in handicap at York (6f, good to soft) 29 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Not without interest off a falling mark. Makes her 5f debut in a hot race and others have more appealing claims.
17th	9 17th (9) (350/1 -430%) Toca Madera	350 350/1(-430%)	(9) Toca Madera 350/1, A fairly useful juvenile scorer who also kept some good company but he ran poorly after 11 months off when twenty seventh of 28 over C&D 22 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time with something to prove. Mark looks tough and the addition of a tongue tie isn't enough to tempt.

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13:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

EXISTENT made a pleasing return to action when filling the runner-up spot in this grade at Sandown recently and he is only 1lb higher for that effort. With his usual hold-up tactics likely to suit at this track, he is an appealing option off his current mark. The main danger is King's Lynn, who has been a model of consistency in each of his last three starts. The hat-trick seeking Get It and Jumbeau complete the shortlist.

A case can be made for lots of these but ALBASHEER hasn't enjoyed the rub of the green of late and lurks on a good mark at present so edges the vote. Both Danger Alert (engaged Chester Friday) and Conservationist have caught the eye of late and are handily weighted too so could emerge as the main dangers to Archie Watson's 6-y-o. Get It and Russet Gold complete the shortlist.

King's Lynn and Fair Wind are feared but ALBASHEER is well handicapped and in better form than his recent form figures suggest.

13:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:20 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
5	5 (5) (20/1 -122%) Epictetus	20 20/1(-122%)	(5) Epictetus 20/1, Looked suited by the drop back to 1m when stylish winner of Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood (soft). Fell short in better company later in 2023 and is yet to fire this year. Behind some of today's rivals in his two starts this season; new visor must do something.
9	9 (9) (20/1 -25%) Sparks Fly	20 20/1(-25%)	(9) Sparks Fly 20/1, Highly progressive switched to turf last season, winning 8 times, notably listed race at Saint-Cloud (8f) in October. Not disgraced back in handicap company at Haydock on return and entitled to come on for that. Worth a shot at this level. Prolific filly; returning to 1m is a positive but not drying ground as she loves the mud.
1	6 1st (6) (11/8 +39%) Quddwah	1.375 11/8(+39%)	(6) Quddwah 11/8, Highly progressive and unbeaten in three outings, taking another big leap forward when grinding down Docklands in a listed contest here 73 days ago. Probably saved for this and looks the one to beat. Unbeaten in three and he won a very strong Listed race here on his reappearance.
2	1 2nd (1) (20/1 +0%) Ancient Rome	20 20/1(+0%)	(1) Ancient Rome 20/1, Winning yard debut in Goodwood handicap (9.9f) last summer and followed up in Kentucky Grp 3 in September. Respectable fourth in Group 2 at Longchamp on final outing and went off too hard in the Wolverfon Stakes at Royal Ascot. Not completely dismissed. Went off too hot in the Wolferton and wouldn't be a lost cause if returning to his best.
3	4 3rd (4) (22/1 -214%) Embesto	22 22/1(-214%)	(4) Embesto 22/1, Smart colt. 7/2 and hooded for 1st time, 7¾ lengths fifth of 8 to Royal Scotsman in Diomed Stakes at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Needs to get back to the sort of form he was showing as a 3yo if he's to compete. Yet to do himself justice this season and last year's high points make him a player.
4	7 4th (7) (150/1 -971%) Royal Dubai	150 150/1(-971%)	(7) Royal Dubai 150/1, Back on the up this year, winning twice at Meydan and offered plenty of encouragement returned to this country when runner-up in the Diomed Stakes at Epsom. This is tougher but he can't be ruled out. Best of the rest behind runaway winner Royal Scotsman in the Group 3 Diomed.
5th	2 5th (2) (50/1 -127%) Beshtani	50 50/1(-127%)	(2) Beshtani 50/1, Fairly useful form for Francis-Henri Graffard in France last year, winning 3 of his 5 starts at up to 9.5f. Changed hands for €340,000 prior to being narrowly denied at Epsom on return. Ground may have been too quick in the Royal Hunt Cup last time and he could get back on track. Smart 4yo who perhaps resented the fast ground when below par in the Royal Hunt Cup.
6th	8 6th (8) (22/1 -561%) Sonny Liston	22 22/1(-561%)	(8) Sonny Liston 22/1, Very smart handicapper who ran a blinder in the Royal Hunt Cup for the second consecutive year when runner-up last month. Sets the standard and looks sure to be involved if the pace is solid. Top on BHA/RPR figures and very solid chance after his unlucky second in Royal Hunt Cup.
7th	3 7th (3) (400/1 -3233%) Bolster	400 400/1(-3233%)	(3) Bolster 400/1, Scopey sort who has taken his form up a notch this term for new yard, landing handicaps at Pontefract/Epsom in recent months. Not disgraced in International Stakes at the Curragh and return to softer ground is in his favour. This year's wins have come in handicaps, making most; dropping back to 1m could work.

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14:20 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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

SONNY LISTON produced a mighty effort to only be denied by a head in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot last month and he sets the standard in this contest with a rating of 114. Ralph Beckett's five-year-old looks ready to take this step up in class in his stride, with his main threat possibly being Quddwah, who is unbeaten in three starts to date. Royal Dubai can fight it out for the minor honours.

QUDDWAH is improving fast and is taken to extend his unbeaten record to four at the likely expense of Sonny Liston, who arrives on the back of another excellent performance in the Royal Hunt Cup. Embesto is also respected for all that he has something to find with the first-named pair.

It was a seriously strong Listed race that QUDDWAH (nap) won here on his reappearance and there's further improvement in him.

14:20 Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:57 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3/1 -20%) Tiger Mask	3 3/1(-20%)	(3) Tiger Mask 3/1, Built on promising debut when runner-up in a good maiden at York last time. The winner of that was second in an Irish Group 2 next time and he sets an excellent standard. Runner-up at York to one since placed in an Irish Group 2; bred to stay this longer trip.
2	8 2nd (8) (33/1 -136%) Parole D'oro	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) Parole D'oro 33/1, Foaled April 8. 62,000 gns yearling, Without Parole colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 7f-9f winner Love And Thunder and 2-y-o 7f winner Girl On Film, both useful. 62,000gns yearling; stable's 2yos going well and he could be interesting.
3	1 3rd (1) (300/1 -3900%) Accentuate	300 300/1(-3900%)	(1) Accentuate 300/1, Foaled March 12. 65,000 gns yearling, Sea The Moon colt. Closely related to useful winner up to 1½m Parachute. Dam, 7f/1m winner, half-sister to smart 11f-1½m winner (stayed 1¾m) Seal of Approval. Respected. 65,000gns yearling and closely related to 1m2f/1m4f winner Parachute (RPR 95).
4	2 4th (2) (150/1 -4186%) Angel Hunter	150 150/1(-4186%)	(2) Angel Hunter 150/1, Plenty of encouragement when third in a novice at Sandown 8 days ago. Should have learned from that and, if the race doesn't come too soon, he's likely to feature. Never nearer than at the finish last week at Sandown behind a very promising colt.
5th	11 5th (11) (450/1 -11150%) Big Sip	450 450/1(-11150%)	(11) Big Sip 450/1, From a good family and shaped significantly better than the bare result when runner-up at Kempton 17 days ago. Open to improvement plenty of improvement if he acts on the ground. Came under early pressure at Kempton (7f) but saw his race out well to grab second.
6th	12 6th (12) (300/1 -809%) Matharu	300 300/1(-809%)	(12) Matharu 300/1, Didn't have a hard time at Kempton on debut and should do better, but this is a big ask. 12-1 at Kempton and never threatened, finishing well behind Big Sip; improvement demanded.
7th	6 7th (6) (150/1 -838%) Navid	150 150/1(-838%)	(6) Navid 150/1, Foaled March 29. 40,000 gns yearling, Sir Percy colt. Brother to 11.4f-2m winner Brave Knight. Might need further but still makes some appeal on paper. 40,000gns yearling; brother to 11.4f/2m Flat (RPR 88) and 2m hurdle winner Brave Knight.
8th	10 8th (10) (350/1 -2817%) Spardakos	350 350/1(-2817%)	(10) Spardakos 350/1, Foaled March 19. 62,000 gns yearling, Acclamation colt. Brother to 6f winner Raven's Applause and 2-y-o 7f winner Jolt and half-brother to 3 winners abroad, including 6f minor stakes winner Conformist 62,000gns yearling; brother to winners Jolt (7f 2yo; RPR 89) and Raven's Applause (6f; 78).
9th	7 9th (7) (200/1 -614%) Northern Blaze	200 200/1(-614%)	(7) Northern Blaze 200/1, Foaled February 7. 40,000 gns yearling, Belardo gelding. Half-brother to several German-trained winners, including useful 1½m-15.5f winner Normfliegerin and 1¼m winner Nanjo. 40,000gns yearling; has been gelded and the stable's 2yos are 0-16 this season.
10th	4 10th (4) (150/1 -1567%) Wiesaam	150 150/1(-1567%)	(4) Wiesaam 150/1, Foaled April 4. €42,000 foal, 80,000 gns yearling, Kodiac gelding. Half-brother to 8.3f winner Bobby Dassler. One to note on debut. Wears tongue strap. 80,000gns yearling and out of a close relative to Group 1 winner Nazeef.
10th	9 10th (9) (250/1 -1150%) Sea Founder	250 250/1(-1150%)	(9) Sea Founder 250/1, Foaled January 30. 45,000 gns yearling, Sea The Moon colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 5f-7f winner Tarboosh, winner up to 1m Carry On Deryck, both smart, and useful 6f winner Tippy Toes 45,000gns yearling; half-brother to six winners including Group-placed Carry On Deryck.
12th	5 12th (5) (350/1 -2817%) Georginio	350 350/1(-2817%)	(5) Georginio 350/1, Foaled February 15. 21,000 gns foal, 38,000 gns yearling, Sergei Prokofiev colt. Half-brother to 5.7f-7f winner Redredrobin and 6f-1m winner Cap de Joie. Respected on debut. Newcomer; half-brother to two winners but others hold greater appeal on paper.

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14:57 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Big Sip ran a debut full of promise when he was only denied by a neck into second at Kempton last month and, with normal improvement, he could have a say. However, ANGEL HUNTER is preferred. Richard Hannon's charge produced an eye-catching debut effort when finishing a close-up third at Sandown last week and he would have learned a great deal from that experience. Any market confidence behind Wiesaam would be interesting.

TIGER MASK's second at York last time has been boosted in no uncertain terms by the winner since and he has proven himself on soft ground, so he takes preference over Big Sip, a big eye-catcher first time out. Angel Hunter also makes plenty of appeal.

Three of the four to have raced already look useful and TIGER MASK's York form now reads well. He's preferred to Angel Hunter.

14:57 Ascot Stakes (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:32 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 14f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (10/1 -33%) Wind Your Neck In	10 10/1(-33%)	(3) Wind Your Neck In 10/1, 6/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Chester (15.9f, heavy) 28 days ago, clear of rest. Likeable type who should give another good account. Went close at Chester (upped to 2m, soft) four weeks ago, which puts him in the argument.
1	8 1st (8) (8/1 -45%) Dancing In Paris	8 8/1(-45%)	(8) Dancing In Paris 8/1, Powered clear when landing 20-runner York handicap (11.8f) in May and suggested he's capable of defying his revised mark when reeled in late on at Goodwood (12f) 36 days ago. Remains one to be interested in. York win and Goodwood second when upped to 1m4f on good ground last two outings.
2	13 2nd (13) (7/4 +68%) Tactician	1.75 7/4(+68%)	(13) Tactician 7/4, Boasts a progressive profile and found plenty to open his account trying this trip for the first time at Goodwood 22 days ago. More to come and looks a definite player on handicap debut. Clearcut win in a nine-runner maiden at Goodwood (upped to 1m6f, good) on latest outing.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/1 -17%) Manxman	7 7/1(-17%)	(9) Manxman 7/1, Prolific in handicaps last season, winning 5 of his 6 starts and has returned in form, another creditable effort when third at Goodwood 50 days ago. Will remain of interest. Prolific last term and ran well at Goodwood on both starts this season.
4	7 4th (7) (100/1 -4344%) Coco Royale	100 100/1(-4344%)	(7) Coco Royale 100/1, Daughter of Frankel who progressed steadily last season, signing off with a success at Yarmouth. Relished the step up to this trip when scoring with plenty in hand at Sandown on return and he's worth a chance to complete the hat-trick. Raced freely and made most, in firm charge, in handicap at Sandown (1m6f, soft) on return.
5th	6 5th (6) (300/1 -2043%) Oceanline	300 300/1(-2043%)	(6) Oceanline 300/1, Won at Ascot here last October but below par over hurdles and on the Flat later in 2023. Shaped as if needed the return at Ffos Las 20 days ago and isn't without hope. Made all here (2m, good) last October; close up at Ffos Las latest after six months off.
6th	10 6th (10) (350/1 -2400%) Super Superjack	350 350/1(-2400%)	(10) Super Superjack 350/1, Well treated on his best form and returned from lengthy absence with some encouragement when fourth at Nottingham 53 days ago. Course winner who can't be discounted. 654 days before this season; not discredited on that reappearance in May.
7th	12 7th (12) (350/1 -2400%) Capone	350 350/1(-2400%)	(12) Capone 350/1, 11/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (14f, good) 29 days ago, nearest finish. Likely to hold his form now he's bounced back, so could get involved if the race is run to suit. Back-to-form third at Goodwood (1m6f, good to soft) four weeks ago.
8th	2 8th (2) (300/1 -1100%) Diamond Bay	300 300/1(-1100%)	(2) Diamond Bay 300/1, Mark looks about right and he arrives on the back of a poor effort at Southwell 76 days ago. Others are more persuasive. Headgear goes off; probably acts on soft but to win this would require a new turf best.
9th	4 9th (4) (350/1 -600%) Gooloogong	350 350/1(-600%)	(4) Gooloogong 350/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Disappointing sole outing over hurdles for Josh Halley and yet to fire on the Flat for current yard. 40-1 and 50-1 for his two low-key runs (1m4f, AW) for new stable this summer; headgear now.
10th	11 10th (11) (350/1 -3082%) Saligo Bay	350 350/1(-3082%)	(11) Saligo Bay 350/1, Dual purpose performer who added a selling hurdle to his tally at Plumpton (15.9f) in November. Exploits mixed in trio of starts over timber followed but back on track when second to Coco Royale at Sandown last time. Unlikely to turn the tables. Respectable back on Flat with two runs this term; this race may also prove a bit too hot.
11th	5 11th (5) (250/1 -525%) Nathanael Greene	250 250/1(-525%)	(5) Nathanael Greene 250/1, Useful handicapper who has contested his fair share of competitive events. Signed off truncated 2023 campaign by finishing second in 1¾m Goodwood handicap (final run for William Haggas) but no encouragement over hurdles/back on the level for this yard. Tailed off when 66-1 in 2m4f handicap at Royal Ascot and has a bit to prove at present.

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15:32 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 14f Race Class Flow

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

After a ready success over 1m6f at Sandown last time, this appears to be a good opportunity for COCO ROYALE to follow up. William Haggas' charge scored by more than five lengths despite being keen early in that contest, which suggests an 8lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to halt her progression. Wind Your Neck In, on the back of a narrow defeat over 2m at Chester, heads the list of dangers from Tactician.

COCO ROYALE has looked highly progressive, relishing the longer trip when scoring at Sandown last time, so she's fancied to land the hat-trick. Dancing In Paris is thriving and looks a serious threat, while the the 3yo handicap debutant Tactician can't be ignored.

Plenty have each-way claims. The pick may be COCO ROYALE. Her talent has looked on the raw side but she is lightly raced and promising.

15:32 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:07 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (33/1 +18%) L'astronome	33 33/1(+18%)	(4) L'astronome 33/1, Smart performer in France. Made an encouraging stable debut when third in Chester listed race last September but has gone backwards since. Can only be watched at present. Ran well on British debut but not nearly so well since in two Group 3s or a 2m handicap.
1	2 1st (2) (15/2 +70%) Passion And Glory	7.5 15/2(+70%)	(2) Passion And Glory 15/2, Won a listed race in Bahrain in a light 2023 campaign, but not in the same form in the Middle East early this year. Back in Britain, he's given a reasonable account of himself in a brace of listed races and that probably his level now. Back in a handicap. Now an 8yo; third in two Goodwood Listed races on return to Britain need building on.
2	7 2nd (7) (7/2 +36%) Ziggy	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(7) Ziggy 7/2, Sparsely campaigned in recent seasons, but he's returned as good as ever, again finding only a well-handicapped sort too strong at Epsom (12f) last month. Short of room but stuck to his task really well when third over C&D 3 weeks ago and he's a major player. Returned with three good placings, latest over 1m4f at Royal Ascot; on the premises.
3	14 3rd (14) (100/1 -1011%) Tarjeeh	100 100/1(-1011%)	(14) Tarjeeh 100/1, In his bid for a hat-trick after a further 7 months off, only eighth of 11 in handicap at Windsor on reappearance, though met some trouble around 2f out. Slowly-run race looked against him at Chester and he now goes up in distance. Lightly raced 4yo; beaten about 3l in both starts (1m2f handicaps) this term; harder task.
4	15 4th (15) (20/1 -208%) Lord Melbourne	20 20/1(-208%)	(15) Lord Melbourne 20/1, Matched pick of 3-y-o efforts when scoring on handicap debut at Pontefract (10f, heavy) in April. Disappointed at Brighton later that month but has taken form to a new level for Ralph Beckett, winning cosily at York a month ago. Huge player from revised mark. Favourite, clearcut amateurs' win at York (1m4f, good to soft) on second run for this yard.
5th	13 5th (13) (100/1 -1011%) Maghlaak	100 100/1(-1011%)	(13) Maghlaak 100/1, Lightly-raced 5-y-o who overcame an 11-month absence to land 8-runner Goodwood handicap (1¼m, soft) in May. Not so well served by hold up tactics when seventh in Zetland Gold Cup (1¼m) and he now tackles a new trip. Blinkers on first time. Disappointing latest, his first backward step; 1m4f and blinkers could be good moves.
6th	3 6th (3) (100/1 -3233%) La Yakel	100 100/1(-3233%)	(3) La Yakel 100/1, Low-mileage sort who continued theme of steady progress last year, winning 5-runner Doncaster handicap (1¼m) prior to a good second at York (1¼m, soft) on final start in October. Could have more to offer as a 5-y-o and this previous C&D winner demands a second look. Lightly raced 5yo; C&D winner in 2022 and went close in this race on 2023 reappearance.
7th	10 7th (10) (200/1 -2977%) Sheer Rocks	200 200/1(-2977%)	(10) Sheer Rocks 200/1, Won twice at the start of last summer before finishing a creditable fifth at Haydock. Made a respectable return from a year off when mid-division in the Duke of Edinburgh over C&D 3 weeks ago and should be sharper now. Long absence before 50-1 at Royal Ascot, mustering some late headway into mid-division.
8th	5 8th (5) (125/1 -1289%) Mr Alan	125 125/1(-1289%)	(5) Mr Alan 125/1, Nottingham winner in a light 2023 campaign. Shaped as though retaining his ability on last month's reappearance (also not seen to best effect) and he may well step forward from that. Career-best form last autumn and not discredited on reappearance at Windsor four weeks ago.
9th	12 9th (12) (300/1 -971%) King's Code	300 300/1(-971%)	(12) King's Code 300/1, Real success story for his yard, adding more wins at Southwell and Kempton (both 1m) at the start of the year. Proved he's as good on turf as AW when second at York (1¼m) in May. Respectable eighth of 29 in Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot. Stamina the unknown on first attempt at 1½m. Eighth of 29 in the 1m Royal Hunt Cup here last time; has never gone beyond 10.3f.
10th	1 10th (1) (125/1 -525%) Teumessias Fox	125 125/1(-525%)	(1) Teumessias Fox 125/1, Found a little more progress when successful at Kempton (1½m) in January but last of 14 in Easter Classic at Newcastle on Good Friday and not seen since. Others are more persuasive. Won at Kempton in January; flopped at Newcastle in March on his only run since.
11th	6 11th (6) (250/1 -525%) Cumulonimbus	250 250/1(-525%)	(6) Cumulonimbus 250/1, Progressed with cheekpieces applied last year, winning 3 of his 5 starts. Changed hands for 150,000 gns thereafter and shaped as if needing the run after 5 months off at Kempton (12f) in January. Had a breathing operation after and needed to see more over C&D 3 weeks ago. Sold for 150,000gns in October; may have excuses for both runs since; wind op in between.
12th	9 12th (9) (350/1 -1300%) Base Note	350 350/1(-1300%)	(9) Base Note 350/1, Veery useful AW handicapper but has failed to beat a rival on his last 3 turf starts, so lower turf mark very much justified. Usual visor still off. Thrown in judged on best AW ratings but he's not beaten a rival in his three runs on turf.
13th	8 13th (8) (350/1 -2088%) Sheradann	350 350/1(-2088%)	(8) Sheradann 350/1, Quickly reached a useful level in France last year, winning 3 times at up to 15f in the autumn. Interesting recruit for his shrewd new yard and the betting may prove informative. Five races in France last year, winning his last three (1m3f/1m7f, soft); 250,000euros buy.

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16:07 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Lord Melbourne was a good winner of the Queen Mother's Cup over 1m4f at York last time and another bold bid can be expected. However, a chance is taken on ZIGGY, who had excuses when finishing third over C&D last time in the Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes at the Royal meeting and Harry Eustace's consistent performer rates the one to beat on that form. Sheradann completes the shortlist on his first start on these shores.

Quite a few to consider but ZIGGY has been shaping up really well of late, better than the result when third in a deep handicap at the Royal meeting last month, so he receives the vote. Lord Melbourne is forced into a better race but he's an improved performer for his new yard so has to be feared, along with La Yakel on his return to action.

Preference is for LORD MELBOURNE who has resumed progress in his two runs for Ralph Beckett. Ziggy is second choice.

16:07 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:42 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
9	9 (9) (4/1 +20%) Mercury Day	4 4/1(+20%)	(9) Mercury Day 4/1, Chased home the now-smart Frost At Dawn on final 2-y-o start/last run for Ralph Beckett and has won both starts for new trainer Conrad Allen, namely a Nottingham maiden and Newmarket handicap (both 1m). A 5 lb rise shouldn't prevent her making a bold bid for the hat-trick. Excellent Juddmonte family; 2-2 for this yard and she's bred to get better.
7	7 (7) (25/1 -56%) My Margie	25 25/1(-56%)	(7) My Margie 25/1, Won first 2 starts in handicaps on AW earlier this year and creditable fourth over C&D before finding the Sandringham handicap too hot to handle at the Royal meeting. Should find this a bit easier. Dual AW winner; close fourth here before predictably struggling in the Sandringham.
1	13 1st (13) (11/1 -38%) Surveyor	11 11/1(-38%)	(13) Surveyor 11/1, Bred to be useful and, after 7 months off, showed a good attitude when winning maiden at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April. Not seen to best effect on handicap debut next time, before racing too freely when down the field at Sandown 7 weeks ago. Hood now reached for. Retains potential. Pulled too hard last time and the hood could be an interesting addition.
2	12 2nd (12) (20/1 -67%) Queen Of Atlantis	20 20/1(-67%)	(12) Queen Of Atlantis 20/1, Completed an AW hat-trick during the winter but progress has rather levelled out on turf, finishing a well-held sixth in fillies' listed race at Goodwood last time. Three-time winner; outclassed at Listed level last time but this is more realistic.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/4 +18%) Fair Point	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(5) Fair Point 9/4, Placed first 3 starts before easily landing short odds at Chester (7f, soft). That was a weak race but she surely improved to score by a whopping 20 lengths and there's likely more to come in handicaps. Strolled home in a Chester maiden, fulfilling earlier promise; this mark could be lenient.
4	11 4th (11) (16/1 -146%) Cheshire Dancer	16 16/1(-146%)	(11) Cheshire Dancer 16/1, Bounced back quickly from a lesser run at Kempton when resuming winning ways at Newcastle (1m) 15 days ago. Nudged up another 3 lb but her overall profile is steadily progressive. Latest AW win was a Class 4 when 3lb lower and this race demands more from her.
5th	1 5th (1) (25/1 -56%) Canoodled	25 25/1(-56%)	(1) Canoodled 25/1, :Did the job well when getting her head back in front at Newmarket last summer but that win was gained off a 5 lb lower mark and she hasn't really fired in 4 starts so far this season. Even if staging a revival she's 5lb above her last winning mark.
6th	3 6th (3) (80/1 -1500%) Azahara Palace	80 80/1(-1500%)	(3) Azahara Palace 80/1, Three 1m wins at Chepstow last summer and improved again to make a winning reappearance at Leicester (1m, good to soft) in May. Raced too freely and not disgraced in the Kensington Palace over C&D at the Royal meeting. Enters calculations. Beaten 7l into eighth at last month's Royal meeting but 24 ran and it wasn't a bad run.
7th	4 7th (4) (125/1 -525%) Bellarchi	125 125/1(-525%)	(4) Bellarchi 125/1, Has had stacks of racing, bagging her most valuable success yet in C&D fillies' handicap in May. Not so good in listed since, including down the field in the Sandringham back here last time. Exposed after 21 starts and was sunk without trace here in the Sandringham.
8th	8 8th (8) (200/1 -900%) Princess Alex	200 200/1(-900%)	(8) Princess Alex 200/1, Has taken her form up a notch this spring, scoring at Haydock (7f, heavy) in April before following up just over a week later at Beverley (7.4f, good). Latest Chester eighth of 13 was respectable but it shows that her mark demands more of her. Progressive until last time and she might be on a tough mark now.
9th	10 9th (10) (250/1 -1983%) Miss Kubelik	250 250/1(-1983%)	(10) Miss Kubelik 250/1, Runner-up to the subsequent 1000 Guineas winner on debut and stepped up from her return when landing 11-runner maiden at Bath (1m, good) in May. Weakened after leading for long way on 1m Kempton handicap debut, possibly doing too much too soon. Retains potential. Bath winner who capitulated to finish last on handicap debut at Kempton.
10th	6 10th (6) (250/1 -1150%) Achillea	250 250/1(-1150%)	(6) Achillea 250/1, Dual 1m winner last year but well held on her Doncaster reappearance in May. Needs to leave that well behind. Dual winner; will need to run considerably better than on her reappearance.
11th	2 11th (2) (125/1 -1036%) Cori Glory	125 125/1(-1036%)	(2) Cori Glory 125/1, Lightly-raced 4-y-o who was better than ever when winning 6-runner handicap (6/1) at Catterick (7f, soft) on reappearance but found out in a stronger race at York since. Stays 1m Returning to 1m won't harm but this mark looks challenging.

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16:42 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Fair Point, who breezed to a 20-length success in a 7f maiden at Chester on her latest start, is open to any amount of improvement and rates a serious player upped in trip on her handicap debut. However, this is a much deeper race, where the likes of Canoodled, Bellarchi and AZAHARA PALACE all have their sights lowered after appearances at the Royal meeting. The latter appeals most back on slower ground after her respectable effort in the Kensington Palace Stakes.

FAIR POINT appeals as a lightly-raced filly who should have more to come so she's the suggestion. The main threat might come from her former stablemate Mercury Day, who is going great guns for new handler Conrad Allen. Azahara Palace shaped better than the result in the Kensington Palace over C&D at the Royal meeting and also makes the shortlist along with Surveyor, who could have a bigger performance in her if the hood helps her to settle better.

One who could raise her game considerably is the now-visored SURVEYOR, who has yet to do herself justice in handicaps.

16:42 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:17 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (33/1 -65%) Lord Rapscallion	33 33/1(-65%)	(7) Lord Rapscallion 33/1, It's been a struggle since he recorded his latest success at Newmarket last spring but, on the upside, his mark is on a southward trajectory as a consequence. Not discounted with the visor refitted and a talented apprentice in the saddle. Wouldn't be a bolt from the blue for him to run well with this headgear reapplied.
1	17 1st (17) (7/2 +30%) Kodi Lion	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(17) Kodi Lion 7/2, Shaped well sole 2-y-o start and stepped up on his reappearance effort when landing the odds in a 6f Catterick maiden (good) in April. Further progress when second of 15 on handicap bow at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last time, faring best of those drawn low, and he remains unexposed. Had an unfavourable draw when 2nd at Haydock; interesting now raised in distance.
2	10 2nd (10) (8/1 -60%) Pedro Valentino	8 8/1(-60%)	(10) Pedro Valentino 8/1, Made second start a winning one when landing Wolverhampton maiden (6f) in November and improved in first-time cheekpieces when doubling his career tally in an 11-runner handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm) last month. Leading player form 4 lb higher mark. Had the run of things up front at Haydock and the form has been knocked; 4lb higher.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/1 +0%) Burdett	9 9/1(+0%)	(5) Burdett 9/1, Ffos Las maiden winner at 2 yrs and added to his tally when taking a 19-runner York handicap (7f, good) in May, evidently well suited by a strong gallop. Couldn't reproduce that form when down the field at Thirsk next time but eased slightly in grade here and he's not discounted. Not himself last time but he had previously looked good in beating a big field at York.
4	1 4th (1) (66/1 -450%) Billy Mill	66 66/1(-450%)	(1) Billy Mill 66/1, Has held his form well since striking at Newcastle in March, posting another solid effort in defeat when third over 1m at Chelmsford last time. However, while he picked up a race at Windsor earlier in his career, he was well held both starts on turf last year and slow ground would be a negative. Likeably consistent on AW surfaces and such form can transfer well to Ascot.
5th	6 5th (6) (66/1 -450%) Dembe	66 66/1(-450%)	(6) Dembe 66/1, Runner-up twice on the AW for new connections this year and remains on a workable mark. Conversely, he has raced just one on turf (at Leicester back in May 2022) and he was well beaten on that occasion. Running okay but losing run mounts up and dropping back to 7f fails to raise expectations.
6th	15 6th (15) (100/1 -900%) Beau Jardine	100 100/1(-900%)	(15) Beau Jardine 100/1, Built on encouraging reappearance when seeing off 6 rivals at Salisbury (6f, heavy) in May. However, failed to beat a rival home back up to this trip at the same course last time and he's probably a shade too high in the weights now in any case. In career-best form before an excusable failure on fast ground at Salisbury.
7th	12 7th (12) (200/1 -1900%) Crimson Spirit	200 200/1(-1900%)	(12) Crimson Spirit 200/1, Made it third time lucky in a 7-runner Epsom maiden (7f, good) last August but AW/nursery debut display at Southwell the following month was rather underwhelming. Probably best watched here on the back of a 10-month absence. 7f maiden win is okay form and a slow start did for him on h'cap debut; has been gelded.
8th	13 8th (13) (125/1 -1289%) Starshiba	125 125/1(-1289%)	(13) Starshiba 125/1, Winning start for this yard off an 11 lb higher mark on the AW in December. 0-22 on turf but placed on several occasions and he did well all things considered when fifth of 10 at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago. Possibilities granted better luck here with Tom Marquand booked. All wins have been on the AW but his Doncaster effort after a break was encouraging.
9th	11 9th (11) (100/1 -614%) Sir Oliver	100 100/1(-614%)	(11) Sir Oliver 100/1, Latest success was gained off a 10 lb higher mark on the AW in November. Mixed bag since but he did perform with credit when third back on turf at Lingfield (6f, good) on penultimate start and a reproduction of that form would give him an each-way chance. Two good runs over 6f before perhaps overdoing it up front on his return to 7f.
10th	8 10th (8) (125/1 -525%) Tadreeb	125 125/1(-525%)	(8) Tadreeb 125/1, Missed the majority of 2023 and below par so far this year, for all that his latest effort at Windsor (1m, good to firm) was at least a small step back in the right direction. Others are more appealing for win purposes. Good mark on old form but has found it a struggle since returning from an absence.
11th	3 11th (3) (100/1 -614%) Arctician	100 100/1(-614%)	(3) Arctician 100/1, Raised his game when getting the better of dual subsequent winner Stockpyle at Kempton (7f) on penultimate start. Wasn't disgraced back at 1m there next time but this appears to be his optimum trip and he's not without an each-way chance. All wins on the AW but effective on turf; not without hope despite a tough mark.
12th	2 12th (2) (300/1 -4186%) Able Kane	300 300/1(-4186%)	(2) Able Kane 300/1, Down to a handy mark and has shaped as though he's on the way back the last twice, latterly finishing fourth of 10 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) after setting a strong pace. Appears to be fairly versatile ground-wise and a bold show could be on the way. Last two efforts on ground that would have been on the fast side weren't too shoddy.
13th	16 13th (16) (300/1 -2400%) Ziggy's Phoenix	300 300/1(-2400%)	(16) Ziggy's Phoenix 300/1, Resumed winning ways at Newmarket in May and not disgraced in 3 subsequent starts, not beaten far when fifth of 9 at Beverley (8.4f, good) last weekend. Not without an each-way squeak off this 1 lb lower mark. Up and down record; difficult to know whether dropping back to 7f will help or hinder.
14th	4 14th (4) (150/1 -971%) Optiva Star	150 150/1(-971%)	(4) Optiva Star 150/1, Won 3 on the bounce at Brighton (all on good ground at up to 7f) last year and positive start to this season when third at Windsor in April. Another solid placed effort in 1m Chepstow handicap last time but probably weighed up to his best at present. Ran well at Chepstow last time considering he failed to settle; same mark here.
15th	14 15th (14) (300/1 -809%) Green Power	300 300/1(-809%)	(14) Green Power 300/1, Back-to-back winner on the AW earlier in the year but little impact back on turf the last twice and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Hasn't been firing as he can of late and this looks more competitive than usual.
16th	9 16th (9) (100/1 -456%) Bigger Than Giga	100 100/1(-456%)	(9) Bigger Than Giga 100/1, Dual AW winner at 2 yrs and though well beaten sole turf start in 2023, she proved that she goes on grass when a good third at Yarmouth (7f, good) on return in April. However, her subsequent display at Kempton represented a step in the wrong direction. Dual AW winner; Yarmouth third reads well and last time too bad to be taken seriously.

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17:17 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Rod Millman fields a couple of solid contenders in the shape of Billy Mill and Able Kane, who are both highly effective at this trip. However, the vote goes to BURDETT, who is surely better than he showed at Thirsk last month and, notably, would be giving weight away all round here were it not for his weight-for-age allowance. Pedro Valentino and Optiva Star hold place claims in a competitive renewal.

Several to consider in this competitive handicap. ABLE KANE tops the shortlist on the back of a creditable effort at Newmarket where he was ridden too aggressively. He has slipped to a very attractive mark and is marginally preferred to Pedro Valentino, who improved when striking at Haydock last month. Starshiba makes each-way appeal, while the lightly-raced Kodi Lion and down-in-the-weights Lord Rapscallion are others to consider.

This looks difficult. KODI LION might provide the answer as he did well to hit the frame at Haydock from where he was drawn.

17:17 Ascot Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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