15:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 25 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	14 1st (14) (16/1 -129%) Baradar		16 16/1(-129%)																															(14) Baradar 16/1, Never figured in the Buckingham Palace at the Royal meeting on good to firm but he shaped well under much softer conditions in Lincoln at Doncaster and Victoria Cup over C&D prior to that. Has first-time cheekpieces added to his tongue tie. Big player with the ground likely to be in his favour. Suited by soft/heavy; looks a major player granted ideal conditions; cheekpieces added.
2	23 2nd (23) (50/1 +0%) Hickory		50 50/1(+0%)																															(23) Hickory 50/1, Back on the up when second at Redcar (7f, good to firm) last month but he needs to shrug off a disappointing run on soft ground at Doncaster last weekend. Visored first time. Ran poorly on soft ground last Saturday; now goes in first-time headgear.
3	17 3rd (17) (12/1 +52%) Star Of Orion		12 12/1(+52%)																															(17) Star Of Orion 12/1, Went close in this race in 2021. That came on the back of a win at Newmarket just 7 days before and he landed that same Newmarket handicap last weekend. No surprise were he to follow that with another good run in this. Went close in this race in 2021; won at Newmarket last Saturday; future mark 2lb higher.
4	8 4th (8) (12/1 +25%) Northern Express		12 12/1(+25%)																															(8) Northern Express 12/1, Consistent sort who won the Thirsk Hunt Cup in May. Excellent placed efforts at York and in the Buckingham Palace over C&D before resuming winning ways back at York (edged out Vafortino) 15 days ago. Likely to give another good account. Progressing well this season; close fourth in this contest last year; should go well again.
5th	21 5th (21) (50/1 +0%) Fools Rush In		50 50/1(+0%)																															(21) Fools Rush In 50/1, Has yet to really fire this year, finishing sixth of 13 in Scottish Stewards' Cup at Hamilton 8 days ago. Others are much more obvious. Present mark reflects a largely unconvincing record for current stable.
6th	2 6th (2) (28/1 -75%) Tacarib Bay		28 28/1(-75%)																															(2) Tacarib Bay 28/1, Developed into a smart sort last year, including third in Balmoral Handicap over 1m here last October. Ran right up to form on Wolverhampton reappearance in March but not at best on turf later in the spring. A subsequent 102-day break needs to have revitalised him. Gelded since last run; placed twice at this course in 2022; interesting each-way claims.
7th	15 7th (15) (33/1 +0%) Orbaan		33 33/1(+0%)																															(15) Orbaan 33/1, Came good at this time last year with wins in Golden Mile at Goodwood and classified stakes over this C&D (both good to firm). In-and-out form this year, though, and will need to be back on his A-game to play a leading role. Far from solid on 2023 form which includes two heavy defeats here.
8th	6 8th (6) (12/1 +45%) Montassib		12 12/1(+45%)																															(6) Montassib 12/1, Back to winning ways at Newmarket (7f, good) in May but has found life tougher in the Buckingham Palace here and Bunbury Cup at Newmarket since. Buick takes the ride again but others are more obvious. Had a solid record over this trip until disappointing in major handicaps the last twice.
9th	22 9th (22) (9/1 +36%) Ramazan		9 9/1(+36%)																															(22) Ramazan 9/1, Third best on his side in the Britannia at the Royal meeting (1m, good to firm) and resumed winning ways in calmer waters over 7f at Haydock since. 3-y-o who could have more to offer and respected under his 3 lb penalty. Justified favouritism at Haydock three weeks ago; this 3yo is open to further progress.
10th	4 10th (4) (40/1 +20%) Rhythm Master		40 40/1(+20%)																															(4) Rhythm Master 40/1, Smart on his day and reappeared with a good second at Kempton in March but not seen again until finishing last of 29 in the Buckingham Palace at the Royal meeting. Hard to fancy after that. Finished last of 29 at Royal Ascot and is hard to support after that poor effort.
11th	9 11th (9) (10/1 -18%) Fresh		10 10/1(-18%)																															(9) Fresh 10/1, Holds a very good record here, including a win in this race last year. Started 2023 with a couple of below-par efforts but back to his best when fifth of 27 in the Wokingham at the Royal meeting (6f, good to firm). Soft ground no problem. Yet another who can't be discounted. Completed a notable C&D double last term, the first leg in this race; respected.
12th	19 12th (19) (18/1 +28%) Popmaster		18 18/1(+28%)																															(19) Popmaster 18/1, Went without a win in 2022 but back in top form this year, building on his 7f Newbury second when scoring over 6f here 15 days ago. Easy to forgive his run in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket just 24 hrs later. Well treated under a 3 lb penalty. The only runner who has never won at this distance; all wins over 6f.
13th	18 13th (18) (22/1 -57%) Spangled Mac		22 22/1(-57%)																															(18) Spangled Mac 22/1, Made tremendous strides in his first season racing and his 2 efforts in the space of 48 hours at Royal Ascot last month suggest there could be a big handicap in him this time round. Going softer than good an unknown. Ran respectably twice at Royal Ascot last month; 4-4 last July; interesting contender.
14th	5 14th (5) (14/1 -27%) Bless Him		14 14/1(-27%)																															(5) Bless Him 14/1, Had a hot spell last July, winning Bunbury Cup at Newmarket then second in this. Good fourth of 15 in this year's Bunbury Cup and should be in the shake-up in this race again. Useful hold-up performer; went very close off this mark in this race 12 months ago.
15th	16 15th (16) (25/1 -14%) Ropey Guest		25 25/1(-14%)																															(16) Ropey Guest 25/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark when seeing of Nizaaka at Goodwood (7f) in May. Well held in the Buckingham Palace at Royal meeting but bounced right back to form when chasing home Biggles in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket a fortnight ago. Races off the same mark here. Second to Biggles in the Bunbury Cup; has underperformed twice in this contest.
16th	10 16th (10) (12/1 +40%) Bopedro		12 12/1(+40%)																															(10) Bopedro 12/1, Irish Cambridgeshire winner in 2021 who struck for this yard at Newmarket (1m) in April. Creditable sixth in the Buckingham Palace over C&D last month and bounced back from a lesser run at York when third at Newmarket last weekend. Creditable sixth of 29 in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot three starts ago.
17th	24 17th (24) (50/1 +24%) Mitrosonfire		50 50/1(+24%)																															(24) Mitrosonfire 50/1, Former course scorer but drawn a blank in 9 starts since his 7f Newmarket win last summer and unlikely he'll be resuming winning ways in a race of this nature. Held by Star Of Orion on Newmarket running last week; due to drop 2lb in future.
18th	12 18th (12) (33/1 -32%) Safe Voyage		33 33/1(-32%)																															(12) Safe Voyage 33/1, Not getting any younger and drew a blank in 2022 but still capable of useful form, finishing third in the Thirsk Hunt Cup and fifth of 22 in the Victoria Cup over C&D in May. Each-way shout. Absent since a respectable fifth in the Victoria Cup; on a two-year losing spell.
19th	3 19th (3) (4/1 +20%) Biggles		4 4/1(+20%)																															(3) Biggles 4/1, Second in the Victoria Cup over C&D on soft in May. First home on his side in the Buckingham Palace at the Royal meeting and back on the up with a 2-length defeat of Ropey Guest in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket a fortnight ago. 2 lb well-in under his 3 lb penalty. Should go well. Strong record in 7f handicaps, most recently winning the Bunbury Cup; leading contender.
20th	1 20th (1) (18/1 +0%) Escobar		18 18/1(+0%)																															(1) Escobar 18/1, Plenty of good runs on the straight course here over the years, including a win in the Challenge Cup off this mark last autumn. Has yet to scale the same heights this year but no shock were a return to this venue to spark a revival. Frankie Dettori rides. Defied this mark in similar event over C&D last October; good chance if back to that form.
21st	25 21st (25) (66/1 -32%) Mister Bluebird		66 66/1(-32%)																															(25) Mister Bluebird 66/1, Latest win at Goodwood in June. Creditable efforts in defeat at Newbury and Newmarket since but the handicapper looks to have him about right. Has something to prove in this grade and with usual cheekpieces removed.
22nd	7 22nd (7) (7.5/1 +17%) Vafortino		7.5 7.5/1(+17%)																															(7) Vafortino 7.5/1, Landed Victoria Cup over C&D in 2022. Placed in this year's renewal of that race and better than the result (met trouble) when tenth in Buckingham Palace at the Royal meeting. Wasted no time showing he's still in top form when edged out by Northern Express at York a couple of weeks ago. Player. Won the 2022 Victoria Cup over C&D; largely consistent this term; likely player.
23rd	11 23rd (11) (40/1 -21%) Spirit Of Light		40 40/1(-21%)																															(11) Spirit Of Light 40/1, Not seen to best effect in the Buckingham Palace and the Wokingham at the Royal meeting but still to score in this country and bit of a surprise if a first success were to arrive here. Came up well short in two handicaps at Royal Ascot last month; opposed.
24th	27 24th (27) (66/1 -32%) Zu Run		66 66/1(-32%)																															(27) Zu Run 66/1, Progressed with each outing as a juvenile, winning over 7f at Chelmsford. Best effort in handicaps this year when fourth of 9 over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago but will need to step up a good deal on that form to get seriously competitive in this from 2 lb out of the weights. Ran respectably over C&D two weeks ago but this is harder; future mark 6lb lower.
25th	13 25th (13) (40/1 -21%) Lir Speciale		40 40/1(-21%)																															(13) Lir Speciale 40/1, Progressive at 3 and picked up where he left off when a ready winner of 6-runner handicap at Kempton in May. Never a threat in the Buckingham Palace at the Royal meeting but he did race away from where the main action unfolded. Generally progressive until seemingly having his limitations exposed at Royal Ascot.

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15:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A fiercely competitive renewal with several appealing contenders lining up, including last year's winner Fresh, who finished a far-from-disgraced fifth at Royal Ascot last month. However, BLESS HIM was only beaten a head by the aforementioned 12 months ago and, now 3lb better off with that rival, he can turn the tables. Bunbury Cup hero Biggles finished two and a half lengths in front of the selection earlier this month but is another reopposing on worse terms, courtesy of his 3lb penalty. Vafortino, Ropey Guest and Northern Express are just three others with claims.

BARADAR can easily be forgiven his run in the Buckingham Palace on account of the ground. His efforts in the Lincoln and Victoria Cup prior to that suggest he can win one of these top-end handicaps and he gets the nod with the recent rain very much in his favour. Vafortino has already landed one big pot over this C&D and looks sets for a bold bid on the back of his recent York near miss. Bunbury Cup hero Biggles and last year's second Bless Him complete the shortlist.

Following a similar preparation, FRESH (nap) could well follow up last year's success in this race. Tacarib Bay is second choice.

15:00 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6.5/1 -18%) Hukum		6.5 6.5/1(-18%)																															(4) Hukum 6.5/1, Very smart and likeable type who gained his first success at the highest level in the Coronation Cup at Epsom (1½m, good) last summer. First outing since when claiming the scalp of last year's Derby winner Desert Crown in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1¼m) in May. Sure to go well again. High-class horse; 2-3 over this C&D and 3-4 on ground softer than good; strong contender.
2	8 2nd (8) (7/1 +42%) Westover		7 7/1(+42%)																															(8) Westover 7/1, High-class 3-y-o who was third in the Derby before landing the Irish equivalent last summer. At least as good this season, unsuited by emphasis on speed when second to Emily Upjohn in Coronation Cup at Epsom before landing odds in Group 1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud 3 weeks ago. Not taken lightly. Yet to win a Group 1 on home soil and seems held by Emily Upjohn on Coronation Cup form.
3	11 3rd (11) (4.5/1 +0%) King Of Steel		4.5 4.5/1(+0%)																															(11) King Of Steel 4.5/1, Impressive debut winner at Nottingham who found the Futurity all too much just 10 days later but massive improvement on return for a new yard when finding only Auguste Rodin too good in the Derby, going clear briefly but collared late. Easy winner of Group 2 at Royal Ascot since and more to come. Close second to Auguste Rodin in the Derby, then went one better at Royal Ascot; respected.
4	5 4th (5) (14/1 +13%) Luxembourg		14 14/1(+13%)																															(5) Luxembourg 14/1, Left reappearance run behind when recording a third success at the top level (one in each season to date) in Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh, seen to good effect from the front. However, was beaten 4 lengths when runner-up in Prince of Wales's Stakes here since. Top-flight 1m2f performer; better than bare result on sole 1m4f attempt; interesting.
5th	7 5th (7) (8.5/1 -13%) Pyledriver		8.5 8.5/1(-13%)																															(7) Pyledriver 8.5/1, Career best when winning this race last year. First run since when recording his third C&D win in Hardwicke Stakes at the Royal Meeting 5 weeks ago despite taking a while to settle. Must be respected. Bids to defend his King George crown in a red-hot renewal but should give it his best shot.
6th	1 6th (1) (125/1 +0%) Bolshoi Ballet		125 125/1(+0%)																															(1) Bolshoi Ballet 125/1, Belmont Derby winner in 2021 but winless since and not up to this. Second in the Wolferton; very useful horse but he's bottom of this elite pack on ratings.
7th	9 7th (9) (3.5/1 +22%) Emily Upjohn		3.5 3.5/1(+22%)																															(9) Emily Upjohn 3.5/1, Most unlucky in the Oaks last summer, stumbling at start and forced wide. Signed off 2022 with an emphatic success in Fillies and Mares over C&D. Took form to another level when making impressive winning return in Coronation Cup at Epsom and lost nothing in defeat in Eclipse 3 weeks ago. Big shout. Talented; leading player provided she settles; pulled too hard in this contest last year.
8th	6 8th (6) (80/1 +20%) Point Lonsdale		80 80/1(+20%)																															(6) Point Lonsdale 80/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who has resumed better than ever this spring with successes in 10f Alleged Stakes at the Curragh and Huxley Stakes at Chester. However, limitations exposed back at this level when 9¼ lengths third of 5 to Emily Upjohn in Coronation Cup at Epsom (12f, good to firm) 57 days ago. Bare form of Coronation Cup defeat gives him plenty to find in this similar event.
9th	2 9th (2) (33/1 +0%) Deauville Legend		33 33/1(+0%)																															(2) Deauville Legend 33/1, Most progressive last year, winning twice at Group level (including Great Voltigeur at York) before excellent fourth of 22 in Melbourne Cup on final outing. Respectable 2¾ lengths fourth to Pyledriver in Hardwicke Stakes at this C&D on return 5 weeks ago but big step forward required here. Respectable fourth to Pyledriver in the Hardwicke but this is his stiffest-ever assignment.
10th	10 10th (10) (2.25/1 +25%) Auguste Rodin		2.25 2.25/1(+25%)																															(10) Auguste Rodin 2.25/1, Comfortable winner of Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster (heavy) final start at 2 yrs. Ran no sort of race when favourite for 2000 Guineas but back with a bang when winning the Derby at Epsom by ½ length from King of Steel. Landed odds in Irish Derby since, albeit made heavy weather of it. Strong claims. Leading 3yo who collared King Of Steel in the Derby then followed up in the Irish version.

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15:40 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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

As ever, this much anticipated battle of the ages serves up a mouth-watering clash, with dual Derby winner AUGUSTE RODIN the one to be on. The son of Deep Impact showed tenacity when he wore down the gallant King Of Steel in a thriller at Epsom and he is taken to uphold that form having shown deeper resolve when taking the Irish equivalent last time out. The older brigade is strongly represented, with Hukum rated as a serious threat after his Brigadier Gerard success on his return. Last year's winner Pyledriver and Coronation Cup heroine Emily Upjohn complete the shortlist.

An excellent renewal with 7 of the runners already a winner at the highest level. KING OF STEEL isn't one of them but he arguably has the most potential in the field and can reverse Derby placings with Auguste Rodin, who made heavy weather of following up his Epsom victory at the Curragh. Strong claims can also be made for high-class older horses Emily Upjohn and Hukum.

The Classic generation may gain the upper hand and KING OF STEEL is taken to reverse Derby placings with Auguste Rodin.

15:40 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:15 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (11/1 -83%) Rosallion		11 11/1(-83%)																															(9) Rosallion 11/1, Made plenty of appeal on pedigree and duly made a winning debut at Newbury (6.5f, firm) last month by 1½ lengths from Bigbertiebassett. Should be more to come and merits consideration. Justified strong market support on debut at Newbury and needs taking seriously.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/1 -22%) Al Musmak		11 11/1(-22%)																															(1) Al Musmak 11/1, Promising type who made a winning start in 11-runner minor event (9/1) over C&D (soft) 14 days ago. Looks sure to progress and must enter calculations. Looked useful prospect when making winning debut over C&D; open to improvement.
3	3 3rd (3) (1.75/1 +22%) Ancient Wisdom		1.75 1.75/1(+22%)																															(3) Ancient Wisdom 1.75/1, €2,000,000 yearling who made an impressive winning debut at Haydock (7f) last month and followed up at Newmarket (7f, good) 15 days later. Sets the standard on form and remains open to further improvement. Convincing winner at Haydock/Newmarket; yard has won this race in three of last four years.
4	2 4th (2) (5/1 -25%) Alyanaabi		5 5/1(-25%)																															(2) Alyanaabi 5/1, Off the mark at the first time of asking in 5-runner minor event at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 41 days ago. Faces a tougher test now but likely has more to offer. Well bred; overcame greenness to win at Salisbury; this step up to 7f should suit.
5th	7 5th (7) (33/1 -32%) Dancing Gemini		33 33/1(-32%)																															(7) Dancing Gemini 33/1, Offered plenty to work on when second of 9 in maiden at Salisbury (7f, good to firm, 7/2) on debut 31 days ago. BIg leap forward required to play a part here, however. Best work late on when second at Salisbury (well backed) on debut; impossible to discount.
6th	10 6th (10) (2.5/1 +17%) Sunway		2.5 2.5/1(+17%)																															(10) Sunway 2.5/1, Promising sort who had plenty in hand when making a winning racecourse bow at Sandown (7f, good) 43 days ago. Looks sure to progress and is a big player. Well bred and 300,000euros yearling; stormed clear to win at Sandown; could be the answer.
7th	6 7th (6) (18/1 -13%) Chaturanga		18 18/1(-13%)																															(6) Chaturanga 18/1, Justified strong support when decisive winner on debut at Redcar (6f) in May and ran to similar level when following up in Haydock minor event (7f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces now added and he remains open to progress. 2-2, the second win coming over this trip at Haydock; unexposed; cheekpieces fitted.
8th	4 8th (4) (50/1 +0%) Barg		50 50/1(+0%)																															(4) Barg 50/1, Easy winner at Ripon (6f) last month but limitations seemingly exposed at Pontefract since and faces a tough task here. Put firmly in his place at Pontefract last time and this is a much sterner assignment.
9th	5 9th (5) (40/1 -21%) Bigbertiebassett		40 40/1(-21%)																															(5) Bigbertiebassett 40/1, Built on encouraging debut effort when landing 8-runner minor event at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 29 days ago, kept up to work. Improvement required to take a hand here, though. Doncaster winner last month; this Listed race requires another sizeable step up the ladder.
10th	8 10th (8) (16/1 +0%) How's The Guvnor		16 16/1(+0%)																															(8) How's The Guvnor 16/1, Put experience to good use when opening account at third attempt in 12-runner maiden (10/3) at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago, forging clear. Should stay this longer trip and can't be discounted. Significant progress with each run, clearcut scorer at Doncaster; experienced; very solid.

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16:15 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Ancient Wisdom is unbeaten in two starts to date having justifying cramped odds on his latest outing at Newmarket to defy a 6lb penalty and the son of Dubawi sets the standard. However, there are many unknowns in this contest, so SUNWAY gets the tentative vote after his mighty effort at Sandown to score by over three lengths. The son of Galiway is a full-brother to Champion Stakes winner Sealiway and he could improve further to go close. Rosallion also makes plenty of appeal after his victory at Newbury.

SUNWAY overcame considerable signs of inexperience when making an impressive winning debut at Sandown last month and ought to have learnt plenty from that. He can follow up. Ancient Wisdom has done little wrong so far and rates the principal danger, whilst Rosallion may be the pick of the remainder, several of whom remain with potential.

Plenty can be fancied but the verdict goes to the well-bred SUNWAY, hugely impressive at Sandown once getting the hang of things.

16:15 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:50 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2.25/1 +36%) Ghaly		2.25 2.25/1(+36%)																															(2) Ghaly 2.25/1, Proved better than ever in light campaign last year, landing two of his 3 starts with the form of his Newmarket success in October working out well. Shaped better than result in Royal Hunt Cup at this C&D on return, doing too much too soon, so he's not one to take lightly. Only midfield in C&D Royal Hunt Cup but previous win worked out well; high on the list.
2	3 2nd (3) (12/1 +25%) Major Partnership		12 12/1(+25%)																															(3) Major Partnership 12/1, After 3 months off, recorded a first success in over 3 year when scoring cosily at Nottingham (8.3f) in June. Ran creditably in a stronger race when sixth of 15 at Sandown 3 weeks ago, so he can give another good account but more needed to resume winning ways. Only sixth of 15 at Sandown last time; yard has more obvious claims with Ghaly.
3	7 3rd (7) (9/1 +25%) Storm Catcher		9 9/1(+25%)																															(7) Storm Catcher 9/1, Completed a hat-trick at Chelmsford (all at 10f) during the winter, with his latest success in February. Holding his form well since, running creditably when second back at Chelmsford last time, albeit no match for the impressive winner. Faces stiffer task now upped in grade. Running well on AW but probably better at 1m2f and turf record stands at 0-4.
4	5 4th (5) (6/1 +14%) Akhu Najla		6 6/1(+14%)																															(5) Akhu Najla 6/1, Very-expensive yearling and was an impressive winner of a Yarmouth maiden (1m) in April last year on his second outing. Didn't go on from that effort in his two remaining starts of the season, but he could yet do better on his return from 10 months off. Well-bred colt; promising last spring; returns from layoff and could still be unexposed.
5th	4 5th (4) (7.5/1 +53%) Empirestateofmind		7.5 7.5/1(+53%)																															(4) Empirestateofmind 7.5/1, Improved in the second half of 2022, following success at Thirsk (1m) with a trio of good runner-up efforts. Also finished second at Newmarket in April and could get back to form this time around, having possibly needed the run after 8 weeks off on his latest outing. Beaten narrowly at Newmarket in April but hasn't repeated form; needs to get back on track.
7th	10 7th (10) (6.5/1 -8%) Lowton		6.5 6.5/1(-8%)																															(10) Lowton 6.5/1, Shaped well on debut and didn't need to improve to land the odds in maiden at Leicester (7f) next time. Only narrowly followed up in minor event at Newcastle last month, though showed good attitude to lead close home in a slowly-run race. Remains with potential now handicapping. 2-3; improved to score at Newcastle last month; retains potential but this is much tougher.
8th	8 8th (8) (8/1 +33%) Spirit Catcher		8 8/1(+33%)																															(8) Spirit Catcher 8/1, Twelve runs since his last win in 2022, but ran well when second at Redcar and Newcastle (both at 1m) on his first 2 starts this season. Run best excused when well held at Ripon last week having been carried wide by loose horse, so no surprise to see him get back on track. Latest run can be ignored (badly hampered); would be dangerous if getting an easy lead.
9th	9 9th (9) (12/1 +45%) Mr Mistoffelees		12 12/1(+45%)																															(9) Mr Mistoffelees 12/1, Progressive at 2 yrs, getting off the mark at Kempton (1m) in December. Ran well in defeat on first 2 starts this term, not beaten far when mid-field in London Gold Cup at Newbury (10f). Didn't get home upped in trip at Royal Ascot last time, but needs to resume progress back at 1m. Needs a personal best but had an excuse last time and this drop in trip may suit.

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16:50 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

GHALY gave weight and a beating to subsequent Listed winner King Of Conquest at Newmarket in October, and he was from disgraced off this mark in the Royal Hunt Cup 38 days ago. The lightly-raced seven-year-old could have more in the locker and he is preferred to the progressive Lattam, while handicap debutant Lowton should not be underestimated at the foot of the weights. Spanish raider Rodaballo is also noted.

LATTAM has shown improved form in handicaps over 1m this year, overcoming the run of the race when scoring at Newcastle a month ago, and he can land his third success of the season. The main danger could be Ghaly, who shaped well in the Royal Hunt Cup here on his return, while Lowton also merits consideration upped in trip for his handicap debut.

The two to concentrate on are Ghaly and LATTAM, the latter having a fine opportunity to enhance an already impressive strike-rate.

16:50 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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17:25 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (16/1 +20%) Intrinsic Bond		16 16/1(+20%)																															(10) Intrinsic Bond 16/1, Won the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last year ut has only fired once from 5 starts this season. More needed having left Tracy Waggott since his latest outing. Not a solid option on recent evidence; needs to be revived by a recent stable switch.
2	7 2nd (7) (5.5/1 -22%) Significantly		5.5 5.5/1(-22%)																															(7) Significantly 5.5/1, C&D winner ar Royal Ascot in 2021 and with cheekpieces applied, he improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at Haydock (6f, good to firm, 4/1) 23 days ago by ½ length from Khunan. Still not long with this yard and there's plenty to like about his chances. Goes well here; revitalised since joining current yard; leading contender.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/1 +0%) Bond Chairman		10 10/1(+0%)																															(3) Bond Chairman 10/1, Proved better than ever, on return from 9 months off, when narrowly taking 8-runner handicap at Doncaster (5f, firm) 41 days ago. 3 lb rise fair but this looks a much deeper contest. Fourth last year; up only 3lb for Doncaster win but this race is more competitive.
4	12 4th (12) (11/1 -10%) Call Me Ginger		11 11/1(-10%)																															(12) Call Me Ginger 11/1, Scored 3 times last year (including over this C&D). Becoming well treated and wasn't really seen to best effect at Ayr earlier in the month, though others still look more persuasive despite his tempting mark. Last year's winner; under the radar this year but shaped last time as if about to peak.
5th	5 5th (5) (16/1 +20%) Kimngrace		16 16/1(+20%)																															(5) Kimngrace 16/1, Successful in listed company at Lingfield in February. Yet to build on that performance, though again had excuses on softer ground when down the field at Newmarket last time, finding herself isolated from the main group. In better heart than form figures suggest and she's respected. Unplaced since Lingfield win in February; needs to rediscover her spark after a break.
6th	15 6th (15) (10/1 +29%) Rock Melody		10 10/1(+29%)																															(15) Rock Melody 10/1, Has won twice over 5f at Musselburgh this summer and has held her form well in defeat both starts since, again running with credit when- third of 13 in handicap (5/1) at Hamilton (6f, good) 8 days ago. In good heart but this is a stronger contest than she usually contests. Two wins at Musselburgh and has remained in form; return to 5f should be ideal.
7th	8 7th (8) (2.25/1 +63%) Rhythm N Hooves		2.25 2.25/1(+63%)																															(8) Rhythm N Hooves 2.25/1, Very progressive on AW early this year, winning at Newcastle in March and Chelmsford in April. Translated that progress to turf, producing a career best to land a 26-runner C&D handicap at Royal Ascot (good to firm, 12/1) 36 days ago. 9 lb rise makes things tougher but he can't be ruled out. Won in big field over C&D at Royal meeting; may not have reached his ceiling just yet.
8th	4 8th (4) (28/1 -12%) Arecibo		28 28/1(-12%)																															(4) Arecibo 28/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2021, albeit having kept some good company in that time. 25/1, 4¼ lengths tenth of 15 to The Big Board in handicap at this C&D (soft) 14 days ago. Others are more persuasive at present. Very well handicapped on pick of 2021 form but 0-20 since and carries obvious risks.
9th	11 9th (11) (18/1 -29%) Isle Of Lismore		18 18/1(-29%)																															(11) Isle Of Lismore 18/1, Consistent this season, gaining deserved first success of the year in 9-runner handicap at Newmarket (5f, good) 8 days ago. That effort represented a career-best but has work to do to overcome 7 lb higher mark now. Clearcut winner at Newmarket but this is much stronger and he's up 7lb in the weights..
10th	1 10th (1) (18/1 -80%) Existent		18 18/1(-80%)																															(1) Existent 18/1, Highly tried since winning a pair of AW handicaps early last year but shaped with some promise switched back to handicaps when 2½ lengths fifth of 15 to The Big Board at this C&D (soft) 14 days ago, faring best of those held up. Not fully ruled out. Often runs in Group races; close fifth here two weeks ago; unlikely to be far away.
11th	2 11th (2) (66/1 -450%) Dusky Lord		66 66/1(-450%)																															(2) Dusky Lord 66/1, Proved a revelation with cheekpieces refitted when landing the Ayr Silver Cup (6f) in fine style. Has since left Roger Varian but 9 lb rise may not be enough to stop him if able to back that performance up here after 10-month absence. Tongue strap applied. Last seen winning Ayr Silver Cup last autumn for Roger Varian; first-time tongue-tie.
12th	6 12th (6) (20/1 +20%) Bergerac		20 20/1(+20%)																															(6) Bergerac 20/1, Reacted well to blinkers when winning back-to-back handicaps at Newmarket and York last summer. Sparingly seen and hasn't made much impact this season, and though headgear is reapplied here, he's probably better over further and needs to up his game to make a serious impression. Well held for inexperienced riders this year but may benefit from return of Neil Callan.
13th	9 13th (9) (5/1 -11%) The Big Board		5 5/1(-11%)																															(9) The Big Board 5/1, Most progressive this season, notching her third win of season in a 15-runner handicap (22/1) at this C&D (soft) 14 days ago. That effort represented a career best and she can give another good account. 3yo; further improvement when beating her 14 rivals over C&D two weeks ago; major player.
14th	13 14th (13) (50/1 -79%) Night On Earth		50 50/1(-79%)																															(13) Night On Earth 50/1, Won on final start for Michael Appleby last summer but hasn't particularly recaptured that form for his current connections, only sixth of 7 in handicap (14/1) at Windsor (5.1f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Yet to shine for current stable and unplaced all five starts this year; tongue-strap on.

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17:25 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Having recorded a narrow success in the Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes here in June, RHYTHM N HOOVES confirmed himself as a sprinter on the improve. He's 9lb higher and faces some battle-hardened speedsters today, but it's unlikely he has reached his ceiling just yet and further progress could be on the cards. The Big Board has been similarly progressive in recent starts and must go on the shortlist, along with Doncaster scorer Bond Chairman. Call Me Ginger is now rated 1lb lower than for last year's triumph in this and can't be ruled out.

Plenty here hold strong claims, though former Royal Ascot winner SIGNIFICANTLY perhaps makes most appeal. The five-year-old appears to have been freshened by a recent stable switch to the fine Julie Camacho yard and has the benefit of useful claimer Ryan Sexton offsetting some of the weight added for his recent Haydock win. Recent C&D winners The Big Board and Rhythm N Hooves could well prove capable of improving further, whilst Kimngrace, Khunan and the returning Dusky Lord also merit respect.

Improving 3yo The Big Board is feared but SIGNIFICANTLY is taken to enhance a good C&D record by following up a recent Haydock win.

17:25 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

Ths is the racecard key.

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

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How to use Tomform

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

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

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