Ascot Races & Results 1 Saturday 12th August 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Ascot Races & Results Tomform Saturday 12th August 2023

There were 54 Races on Saturday 12th August 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 6 races at Ascot, 8 races at Curragh, 6 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Haydock, 8 races at Kilbeggan, 6 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Redcar, 6 races at Ayr, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 12th August 2023

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

13:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (9/1 -100%) Rogue Lightning	9 9/1(-100%)	(7) Rogue Lightning 9/1, Ran to a useful first 2 starts but didn't go on as hoped on his next 3 outings. However, after 7 weeks off (had been gelded) and in first-time blinkers he showed much improved form when winning handicap at Doncaster (5f) last month. Major player with more still to offer. Lightly raced 3yo; well suited by drop to 5f in first-time hood latest; better to come.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 +27%) Intrinsic Bond	4 4/1(+27%)	(5) Intrinsic Bond 4/1, Won the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last summer and, on first outing since leaving Tracy Waggott, bounced back to form when landing handicap at this C&D a fortnight ago, helping force pace and keeping on well. Respected. Barnstorming C&D win for new yard; up 8lb to career-high mark but hit form at right time.
3	9 3rd (9) (4/1 +75%) Dream Composer	4 4/1(+75%)	(9) Dream Composer 4/1, Has shown improved form this year, bagging his third handicap success of the campaign when getting up close home at Sandown last month. Below form at Goodwood last time, though, so bounce back called for. C&D winner; improver this year; had excuses dotted around 3 wins; remains of interest.
4	1 4th (1) (12/1 +14%) Chipstead	12 12/1(+14%)	(1) Chipstead 12/1, Proved better than ever back in a handicap when scoring at York (5f) in May. Failed to repeat that effort in Wokingham Stakes at Royal Ascot next time, but had to challenge widest of all when fifth of 8 in listed race at York last time. Needs to get back on the up. Strong handicap form at 5f; below best in Listed race latest; chance if back to best.
5th	2 5th (2) (20/1 +20%) Judicial	20 20/1(+20%)	(2) Judicial 20/1, Grand servant to connections whose best effort last year came when successful in minor event at Beverley (5f) in September. However, after 8 months off he finished well held in Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle (6f) in July. Needs to leave his reappearance run well behind. Excellent 2nd to an improver in this race last year; beaten a long way on reappearance.
6th	8 6th (8) (7.5/1 -67%) Existent	7.5 7.5/1(-67%)	(8) Existent 7.5/1, Highly tried since winning a pair of all-weather handicaps in early-2022. Back in handicap company on his last 3 starts and ran well in first-time hood when second at Goodwood 11 days ago, never nearer having not been ideally placed. Shortlisted. Had some excuses this year but both handicap wins on AW; looks to have his share of weight.
7th	3 7th (3) (16/1 -129%) Tis Marvellous	16 16/1(-129%)	(3) Tis Marvellous 16/1, Four-time C&D winner who also landed listed Beverley Bullet for the second year running last summer. Has failed to beat a rival both starts this season, but return to 5f should suit and he's not to write off just yet back at this venue. Won this race in 2018 and 2021; finished last in both runs this year; unknown quantity now.
8th	10 8th (10) (10/1 -11%) Michaela's Boy	10 10/1(-11%)	(10) Michaela's Boy 10/1, Won all-weather handicaps on final 2 starts last year and, although without a win this season, ran his best race when edged out final strides in Rockingham Handicap at the Curragh (5f) last time. Can give his running once more. Usually leads; close 2nd in blanket finish over 5f at the Curragh latest; more needed.
9th	4 9th (4) (10/1 +17%) Tees Spirit	10 10/1(+17%)	(4) Tees Spirit 10/1, Much-improved performer last year, winning 5 times including the Dash at Epsom and listed race at Tipperary. Failed to come on for his reappearance when well held in French Group 2 in June, but could fare better having had a wind op ahead of his return to handicap company. Five 5f wins in 2022; has not done himself justice this year; wind surgery since last seen.
10th	6 10th (6) (4.5/1 +25%) Bond Chairman	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(6) Bond Chairman 4.5/1, After 9 months off, produced his best effort when getting back to winning ways in handicap at Doncaster in June. Backed up that performance when 2½ lengths third of 14 to Intrinsic Bond at this C&D 2 weeks ago and he can give another good account. Acts well over C&D; 3rd to Intrinsic Bond 14 days ago; weights turnaround; chance.

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13:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Tis Marvellous has won two of the last four renewals of this contest and would be foolish to dismiss following a disappointing run in the Wokingham at the Royal meeting in June. He has dropped to his last winning mark, which coincidentally came in the 2021 running of this, but BOND CHAIRMAN can get the better of the nine-year-old. He finished two and three quarter lengths behind Intrinsic Bond over C&D last month but, now 8lb better off with that rival, he is taken to reverse the form. Rogue Lightning is another to consider following a comfortable success at Doncaster.

After 7 weeks off (had been gelded), ROGUE LIGHTNING got back on track in a first-time visor when doubling his career tally at Doncaster last month and he could still have more to offer. The 3-y-o is taken to see off the challenge of Intrinsic Bond, who produced a career best when winning at this C&D on his stable debut 2 weeks ago, while Existent also merits consideration.

The way ROGUE LIGHTNING dashed past his rivals on his first 5f attempt suggests he can hold his own in this better race.

13:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (2.25/1 +36%) The Very Man	2.25 2.25/1(+36%)	(9) The Very Man 2.25/1, Useful hurdler who landed a Flat maiden last autumn. In good form in competitive handicap under both codes of late, shaping well when second of 20 on the Flat at Galway (2m, heavy) 12 days ago. Likely to go well.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 +40%) Berkshire Rocco	6 6/1(+40%)	(2) Berkshire Rocco 6/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. Has remained in form since, finishing fourth of 8 in 1¾m handicap at Newmarket's July meeting on his latest start. Being eased another 2 lb can only help.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/1 -29%) The Grand Visir	11 11/1(-29%)	(3) The Grand Visir 11/1, Confirmed all his powers are intact when second in the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot (21.5f) in June. Respectable fifth of 17 over 10.5f at Glorious Goodwood last week. Can play a part if coping with the quick turnaround.
4	8 4th (8) (7/1 +30%) Law Of The Sea	7 7/1(+30%)	(8) Law Of The Sea 7/1, Shaped well first 3 starts for new yard, including when excellent fourth in Ascot Stakes at the Royal meeting in June. Had an excuse (struck into) when down the field in the Northumberland Plate next time but last week's Goodwood no show needs forgiving.
5th	1 5th (1) (7.5/1 +6%) Prydwen	7.5 7.5/1(+6%)	(1) Prydwen 7.5/1, Boasts an excellent strike rate and arrives in good order, finishing third (Berkshire Rocco fourth) over 1¾m at Newmarket's July meeting 29 days ago. Claims if his stamina holds now tackling 2m for the first time.
6th	4 6th (4) (40/1 -122%) Alright Sunshine	40 40/1(-122%)	(4) Alright Sunshine 40/1, Useful handicapper. Not disgraced in Old Newton Cup at Haydock on his final outing for Keith Dalgleish but well held in a Racing League handicap on his yard debut 16 days ago.
7th	6 7th (6) (7.5/1 +12%) Post Impressionist	7.5 7.5/1(+12%)	(6) Post Impressionist 7.5/1, Firmly back on track equipped with cheekpieces last autumn, winning over 1¾m at York, but not in the same form in 2 comeback outings this summer. All of a sudden has a bit to prove.
8th	5 8th (5) (4.5/1 -35%) Zoffee	4.5 4.5/1(-35%)	(5) Zoffee 4.5/1, Second in the Chester Cup on his reappearance. Also a good sixth of 19 in Ascot Stakes at Royal meeting in June and might have found run coming too soon when well held in Northumberland Plate 11 days later. Freshened up since and capable of bouncing back.
9th	7 9th (7) (25/1 -14%) Throne Hall	25 25/1(-14%)	(7) Throne Hall 25/1, Useful sort but it's now 14 runs since his last Flat win in 2021. Also well held over hurdles last month and others arrive with more pressing claims.

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14:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A fairly open contest in which marginal preference is for ZOFFEE. His latest run on the all-weather can be excused, as he finished three and a quarter lengths behind Ahorsewithnoname in the Ascot Stakes two starts ago. He is rated 1lb higher than when only beaten a neck in the Chester Cup and will take some stopping if anywhere near that form. Prydwen has to shoulder top-weight but must still be noted following a creditable third at Newmarket last month, while Irish raider The Very Man completes the shortlist.

ZOFFEE had an excuse for his run in the Northumberland Plate and can bounce back to form with a bang under Frankie Dettori. The Very Man, the mount of Hollie Doyle, ran a stormer at Galway recently and is second choice ahead of top-weight Prdywen.

Consistently sound efforts in Ireland from THE VERY MAN in recent starts put him top of the list. Most of the rest look far more dodgy.

14:10 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (5.5/1 +8%) Scampi	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(8) Scampi 5.5/1, Won a big-field handicap (11.9f) at York in May and has run creditably in defeat more recently, latest when sixth of 18 in handicap at same course (10.2f, good, 16/1) 28 days ago. Step back up in trip a plus and could be a player. Shaped okay in a top 1m2f handicap last time given his slow start; respected back at 1m4f.
2	12 2nd (12) (8.5/1 +23%) Wootton'sun	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(12) Wootton'sun 8.5/1, Gained reward for his consistency when winning 13-runner Old Newton Cup at Haydock (11.8f, good to firm) 35 days ago by ½ length from Scampi. 5 lb higher now but likely to go well again. RESERVE. Reserve; won from Scampi in 1m4f Old Newton Cup at Haydock five weeks ago; up another 5lb.
3	9 3rd (9) (10/1 +17%) Youthful King	10 10/1(+17%)	(9) Youthful King 10/1, Second Windsor success of the season when making all (11.5f, good to firm) last month. Raised 7 lb to a clear career-high mark but he is thriving. Improving 4yo on good/good to firm; needs a close look despite revised mark and new trip.
4	5 4th (5) (18/1 -50%) Dark Jedi	18 18/1(-50%)	(5) Dark Jedi 18/1, Below best this season and arrives on back of disappointing fifth in weaker contest at Ripon last month. Plenty to prove at present. Won twice last term (over slightly longer trips) and is 3lb below his last winning mark.
5th	3 5th (3) (1.75/1 +13%) La Yakel	1.75 1.75/1(+13%)	(3) La Yakel 1.75/1, Highly progressive at 3, winning novice at Southwell and C&D handicap in September. Returned with close second of 7 at this course (12f, soft) last month and likely has more to offer yet. Won valuable C&D handicap last September; again good to soft when C&D 2nd on reappearance.
6th	7 6th (7) (18/1 -50%) Nolton Cross	18 18/1(-50%)	(7) Nolton Cross 18/1, Three AW wins earlier in the year and has shown he's as effective on turf with creditable efforts in competitive handicaps in recent weeks, latest when third of 7 over C&D (good to soft) 15 days ago. Not out of things. C&D third on good to soft latest and now 4lb better off with the runner-up Max Mayhem.
7th	10 7th (10) (33/1 +0%) Kitsune Power	33 33/1(+0%)	(10) Kitsune Power 33/1, Made excellent strides in handicaps last year, gaining third success at Beverley (10f) in August. Yet to really threaten this term, though, and now tried in blinkers for first time. Questions to answer about latest start, new trip, new headgear and ground softer than good.
8th	1 8th (1) (6/1 +45%) Max Mayhem	6 6/1(+45%)	(1) Max Mayhem 6/1, Plenty to like about reappearance/yard debut success at Kempton (11f) in April and improved on that in pair of C&D handicaps since, following up his sixth in Duke of Edinburgh with good second of 7 (good to soft) last month. Respected. Sixth at the Royal meeting and C&D second 15 days ago makes him in the form of his life.
9th	11 9th (11) (6.5/1 -44%) Pride Of Priory	6.5 6.5/1(-44%)	(11) Pride Of Priory 6.5/1, Won a trio of handicaps last summer, culminating in comfortable victory in this contest. Not been in quite same form this season but is back down to his last winning mark and has the assistance of Frankie Dettori. Improvement peaked with a win in this race last year (good to firm); just 1lb higher today.
10th	4 10th (4) (18/1 -80%) Andaleep	18 18/1(-80%)	(4) Andaleep 18/1, Winner of 5 handicaps last season and took form up a further notch when a decisive winner at York (10.2f, good) last month. Posted another solid effort at Yarmouth since and must enter calculations. Tremendous record over the last 14 months, albeit with a bit more to prove over this far.

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14:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow

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

William Haggas won last year's renewal with PRIDE OF PRIORY and the gelded son of Pivotal is expected to be thereabouts once more. He has dropped to his last winning mark, which came in this 12 months ago, and he looks the one to beat following a fair third at Ripon last month. Scampi could benefit from a stiffer stamina test having finished a little over five lengths back in sixth at York over an extended 1m2f. He is feared most ahead of La Yakel.

It's likely we haven't seen the best of LA YAKEL, who is still low mileage and made a very pleasing return here last month. He is fancied to score. Andaleep and Scampi have acquitted themselves really well this term and are also expected to make their presence felt.

Lightly raced LA YAKEL so nearly made a winning reappearance when bidding to make it two wins from as many starts at Ascot.

14:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (3.33/1 -21%) Perotto	3.33 3.33/1(-21%)	(7) Perotto 3.33/1, Off the mark for present yard when accounting for 14 rivals in a first-time hood at Sandown (1m, good) last month. Wasn't seen to best effect in the Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood next time and he's high on the shortlist.
2	4 2nd (4) (20/1 -43%) Fox Tal	20 20/1(-43%)	(4) Fox Tal 20/1, Was returning from an 11-month absence when fourth in a 6-runner minor event at Newcastle (1m) in January. Resumes following another spell of inactivity here and he's anything but straightforward.
3	9 3rd (9) (2.5/1 +58%) Empirestateofmind	2.5 2.5/1(+58%)	(9) Empirestateofmind 2.5/1, Improved during second half of 2022, following success at Thirsk with a trio of good runner-up efforts. Also finished second at Newmarket in April and reproduction of that form would put him firmly in the picture with Frankie Dettori doing the steering.
4	10 4th (10) (12/1 -50%) Silent Film	12 12/1(-50%)	(10) Silent Film 12/1, Produced one of his best efforts for Charlie Appleby when going close in a big-field 7f handicap here last September. Encouraging start for this yard at the Royal meeting but well behind Perotto over this trip at Sandown since.
5th	1 5th (1) (6.5/1 +19%) The Wizard Of Eye	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(1) The Wizard Of Eye 6.5/1, Signed off 2022 with a listed success at Kempton and, having struggled in a couple of Group races, he put in a decent shift back in handicap company when sixth in the 20-runner Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood (soft) recently. Couldn't rule out here off a 2 lb lower mark.
6th	6 6th (6) (10/1 -54%) Positive Impact	10 10/1(-54%)	(6) Positive Impact 10/1, Pretty impressive winner of a 1m Kempton handicap on his final 3-y-o start. Failed to fire in 2 outings in Dubai at the beginning of 2023 but contender if bouncing back to form after a break with Hayley Turner aboard.
7th	8 7th (8) (6/1 +40%) Rainbow Fire	6 6/1(+40%)	(8) Rainbow Fire 6/1, Quickly developed into a very useful 7f handicapper for this yard. By no means disgraced when mid-field in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last time and interesting back up in trip (has performed with credit both previous starts at this trip) off a 1 lb lower mark.
8th	3 8th (3) (6.5/1 +7%) Escobar	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(3) Escobar 6.5/1, Smart performance when winning a valuable 17-runner handicap over 7f here (good to soft) in October. Yet to scale same heights this season but he's dangerous to discount given that his aforementioned success in the Challenge Cup was off a 5 lb higher mark.
9th	5 9th (5) (40/1 -100%) Excel Power	40 40/1(-100%)	(5) Excel Power 40/1, Dual AW winner during the winter but yet to score off a mark this high and he was well held on recent return from a break in a listed event at Pontefract.
10th	2 10th (2) (66/1 -100%) Freescape	66 66/1(-100%)	(2) Freescape 66/1, Good strike rate on the AW (6-18) but he's winless following 32 attempts on turf and offered little back from a break at Naas 17 days ago.

LTO Selection:

15:20 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

There was just a few lengths separating Perotto (seventh), The Wizard Of Eye (sixth) and ESCOBAR (13th) when the trio met in the Golden Mile at Goodwood last Friday, and the latter shades preference. A subsequent ease in the handicap leaves David O'Meara's charge on a 5lb lower mark than when winning over 7f here last October, and the likelihood of a strong gallop ought to further aid his chances. Empirestateofmind is also noted.

The vote goes to RAINBOW FIRE, who landed a useful Haydock handicap during the spring and while he has failed to reproduce that level of form in two subsequent starts, the 5-y-o is interesting now moving back up to a mile. Positive Impact will be a big threat if on-song and he is feared most ahead of Empirestateofmind and Perotto. Consideration should also be given to Escobar, who is now 5 lb lower than for his success in a major handicap here in 2022.

There's a little more for him to prove if the ground is softer than good but RAINBOW FIRE going back up to 1m may well be the way to go.

15:20 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6.5/1 +13%) Regal Empire	6.5 6.5/1(+13%)	(4) Regal Empire 6.5/1, Dual winner (at up to 11.1f) at Southwell last winter and acquitted himself well on turf more recently, latest when third of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth 16 days ago. Should give another good account. Hasn't finished out of first three in four handicaps; thereabouts if seeing out 1m4f.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/1 +31%) Struth	11 11/1(+31%)	(2) Struth 11/1, Kicked off the campaign with success at Chester (12.3f, heavy) in May and has posted some creditable efforts since. Latest run in bad ground at Goodwood is probably best excused, so not completely dismissed. Lesser run at Goodwood last week but capable of bouncing back in first-time cheekpieces.
3	7 3rd (7) (14/1 -56%) Intinso	14 14/1(-56%)	(7) Intinso 14/1, Scored on debut in a Newcastle novice (1m) back in October. Back on track when third in similar event at Chelmsford last time but needs to settle better if he's to get this trip on handicap debut. Holds an entry in Group 2 this month and interesting from a mark of 87 on handicap debut.
4	8 4th (8) (18/1 +10%) Sovereign Spirit	18 18/1(+10%)	(8) Sovereign Spirit 18/1, Three 1½m handicap wins this year, the latest at Beverley where he narrowly prevailed in June. Has remained in form since, runner-up at Newbury last time, and merits respect again. Three wins this year and good second at Newbury latest; raised another 3lb though.
5th	1 5th (1) (9/1 +25%) Satin	9 9/1(+25%)	(1) Satin 9/1, Winner at Listowel in June and back on the up to land an 8-runner handicap at Killarney last month. More to come and expected to feature under another positive ride. Irish filly who is going the right way but she'll need very useful effort under top weight.
6th	9 6th (9) (3.33/1 +17%) Golden Move	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(9) Golden Move 3.33/1, From a good family and took a marked step forward to complete a successful handicap debut upped to this trip at Doncaster 3 weeks ago. That form looks solid and he's expected to go well again. Progressive and 5lb rise for recent 1m4f handicap debut win may not stop him.
7th	11 7th (11) (14/1 -40%) Golden Maverick	14 14/1(-40%)	(11) Golden Maverick 14/1, Highly progressive this season and typically responded well to pick up his fifth win of the campaign in cosy fashion at Doncaster last time. Well-run race can bring further progress, and he's well capable of getting involved for all that he's up in grade. RESERVE. Five 1m/1m2f wins since April, including three last month; up in trip; reserve.
8th	3 8th (3) (3/1 +50%) Like A Tiger	3 3/1(+50%)	(3) Like A Tiger 3/1, Looked on the up when resuming with Newmarket handicap win over 10f in April. Back on track when fifth at Yarmouth last time and still relatively unexposed. Not beaten far in 1m2f handicap latest and 1m4f could suit this lightly raced sort.
9th	10 9th (10) (25/1 -56%) French Invasion	25 25/1(-56%)	(10) French Invasion 25/1, Taking winner on debut at Kempton (12f) in January before following up under a penalty at Lingfield a month later. Possibly not 100% when third on handicap debut at Southwell next time and probably didn't handle the testing ground returning from 5 months off at Goodwood recently. Promise on AW at the start of year but tailed off on recent turf debut after a break.
10th	6 10th (6) (5/1 -25%) Rajasthan	5 5/1(-25%)	(6) Rajasthan 5/1, Shaped well on both outings as a juvenile and didn't need to improve to open his account in a maiden at Salisbury 45 days ago. Handicapper has taken no chances with opening mark but progress on the cards upped in trip. 1m2f novice winner on reappearance; up in trip for handicap debut; unexposed for top yard.

LTO Selection:

15:55 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

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

An opening mark of 87 looks more than fair for RAJASTHAN based on what he achieved in his three qualifying runs, perhaps most notably when chasing home the now 109-rated Cicero's Gift at Newbury last October. The son of Dubawi is fancied to make a successful handicap bow. With stamina assured at this trip, Golden Move looks set to mount another stern challenge having struck at Doncaster three weeks ago. Intinso and Like A Tiger can battle it out for the minor honours.

GOLDEN MOVE relished the step up to this distance when opening his account on handicap debut at Doncaster last time and a well-run race should bring further improvement out of him, so he gets the narrow vote in what looks a competitive affair. Satin also arrives on the up and is feared most, while Rajasthan appeals as the type to benefit from a step up to this distance, so he also makes the shortlist.

Richard Fahey and Oliver Peslier combined to win this race at the 2014 Shergar Cup and may be able to repeat the feat with GOLDEN MOVE.

15:55 Ascot Handicap (Class 3) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (3.5/1 +30%) Dark Trooper	3.5 3.5/1(+30%)	(10) Dark Trooper 3.5/1, Thriving son of Dark Angel who defied market weakness when landing 7-runner Haydock handicap (6f, heavy) 6 days ago, winning readily. No surprise to see him out under a penalty and well in the mix again. 2-2 since returned to 6f; looks well in under a 3lb penalty; strong claims.
2	8 2nd (8) (11/1 +45%) Russet Gold	11 11/1(+45%)	(8) Russet Gold 11/1, Left reappearance effort in his wake when landing 7-runner Redcar handicap (5f) in June. Similar form under waiting ride when close-up fifth of 6 at Pontefract (5f) 3 weeks ago but suspicion he'll need to pull out more to come out on top here back against the 3-y-os. Easy winner of a weaker race at Redcar in June; held in Class 2 latest; needs career best.
3	2 3rd (2) (4.5/1 -80%) Quinault	4.5 4.5/1(-80%)	(2) Quinault 4.5/1, One of the success stories of the season so far, completing a remarkable six-timer (unbeaten in handicaps) when making all at Newmarket (6f) 3 weeks ago. Had the services of good-value 5 lb claimers for the majority of those victories but unlikely he's finished improving yet. 6-6 in handicaps and latest Newmarket win is strong form; his form is on good or faster.
4	3 4th (3) (4/1 +33%) Washington Heights	4 4/1(+33%)	(3) Washington Heights 4/1, Strong-travelling sort who again shaped well when finishing behind re-opposing Quinault at Newmarket (6f) 30 days ago. Meets that rival on 7 lb better terms and stiff test at 5f ought to suit his strong-running style. String of good runs in handicaps this year but keeps finding Quinault too strong.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/1 -33%) Radio Goo Goo	16 16/1(-33%)	(7) Radio Goo Goo 16/1, Has thrived this campaign, bagging fifth career success at York (6f) before big effort when fourth over C&D at the Royal Meeting. Run with credit in stronger company subsequently and likely to give another good account returned to handicaps. 5 wins already this year; return to handicaps can help; shouldn't be passed over lightly.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 +0%) Zaman Jemil	12 12/1(+0%)	(5) Zaman Jemil 12/1, Nursery winner on the AW last year and stepped up markedly on his comeback outing when a decisive winner at Thirsk 38 days ago, seeing off a steadily improving sort. More on his plate in this deeper affair but possible there's more to come. Won well on good to firm last month (6f); can do better but he'll need to here.
7th	6 7th (6) (18/1 +45%) Alpha Capture	18 18/1(+45%)	(6) Alpha Capture 18/1, Compact gelding who scored twice as a juvenile, latterly at listed level in October. Largely underperformed in handful of starts so far this year, merely passing beaten rivals when seventh of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (6f) 2 weeks ago. Blinkers go back on now. Well beaten in two Newmarket handicaps last month; down 10lb but risky; blinkers return.
8th	9 8th (9) (10/1 +60%) Bonny Angel	10 10/1(+60%)	(9) Bonny Angel 10/1, Dual winner as a 2-yo who ran about as well as could be expected when sixth of 16 in listed race at Bath (5f) on return in April. Not scaled same heights either start since but drying ground could well aid her cause here. Some fair runs this year without suggesting she was the one to be on today.
9th	1 9th (1) (10/1 +38%) He's A Monster	10 10/1(+38%)	(1) He's A Monster 10/1, Largely progressive type who enhanced good strike rate in 7-runner handicap at Sandown (7f) back in June. Had fair bit to find when midfield in Chester listed event thereafter but this another tough enough ask from career-high mark. All 7 runs at 7f, winning 4; ground excuse last time; new trip could spark something extra.
10th	4 10th (4) (7/1 -56%) Batal Dubai	7 7/1(-56%)	(4) Batal Dubai 7/1, Two wins from 4 starts as a juvenile and, having not been seen to best effect on return, he duly stepped forward to score under a confident ride at Newcastle (6f) 6 weeks ago. Needs to brush up his starts but likely there's more still in his locker. Won 3 of his 6 starts, looking good at Newcastle latest; 4lb rise to deal with; unexposed.

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16:30 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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

There have been few more progressive than QUINAULT this season. Stuart Williams' gelding has rocketed through the handicap, going up a total of 38lb since winning at Chelmsford in April. The form of his latest Newmarket success took a timely boost when the runner-up bolted up in Listed company last weekend and, with further improvement on the cards, he is difficult to oppose. Washington Heights finished fourth in that same contest and could get closer with a 7lb swing in the weights. Zaman Jemil, who was due to go off favourite for the Stewards' Cup consolation race before being withdrawn at the start, appeals most of the remainder.

DARK TROOPER has quickly made up into a useful sprinter, producing a career-best display when going in again at Haydock on Sunday and he could well represent a spot of value turned out quickly under a penalty. Quinault, a real success story, has to be respected in search of a remarkable 7-timer with his old adversary Washington Heights another to consider. Batal Dubai completes the shortlist.

Quinault won't give up his winning spree easily but DARK TROOPER (nap) looks well ahead of the handicapper under a 3lb penalty.

16:30 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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