Ascot Races & Results 1 Saturday 7th October 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Ascot Races & Results Tomform Saturday 7th October 2023

There were 52 Races on Saturday 7th October 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Fontwell, 6 races at Ascot, 8 races at Redcar, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 7th October 2023

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

13:50 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/2 -11%) Emaraaty Ana	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(2) Emaraaty Ana 5/2, Group 1 winner over 6f in 2021 and placed in the Nunthorpe, Haydock Sprint Cup and Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint last season. Disappointed on his first 2 starts this year but back on track with good placed efforts at this level the last twice. Cheekpieces back on. Big player. Group 1 winner who's run with great credit at this level the last twice; cheekpieces back.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/2 +13%) Korker	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(3) Korker 7/2, Bounced back to his best when landing 5-runner minor event (2/1) at Beverley (5f, heavy) 11 days ago, despite a typical slow start. Sure to make presence felt if backing that up. Slow starts hold him back in the better races but he's hugely talented; needs considering.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/2 +18%) Nymphadora	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(4) Nymphadora 9/2, Smart filly who bounced back from a lesser effort to land York listed race in July and returned to that level when second in small-field Newbury Group 3 (5.2f, heavy) 14 days ago, having run of race. Likely to be thereabouts with a repeat. Close 2nd in a Newbury Group 3 latest (easy lead against rail); penalty to overcome here.
4	8 4th (8) (40/1 +20%) Rum Cocktail	40 40/1(+20%)	(8) Rum Cocktail 40/1, Produced a career best when blowing away the opposition in a 5f handicap at Yarmouth in June. That was a thin race for the level though and she's been well held both outings at this level since. Easy winner of a Class 4 h'cap in June; came up well short in Listed events the last twice.
5th	1 5th (1) (14/1 +13%) Chipstead	14 14/1(+13%)	(1) Chipstead 14/1, Proved better than ever returned to handicap company when winning at York (5f) in May. However, has failed to repeat that effort since, running poorly in Portland Handicap at Doncaster latest. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. A largely progressive handicapper but quiet since a York win in May; headgear now.
6th	6 6th (6) (28/1 +0%) Glamorous Breeze	28 28/1(+0%)	(6) Glamorous Breeze 28/1, Landed a third success of the season with a bit to spare in 5f handicap at Goodwood last month but faces a stiff task at this level. Progressive mare who won't mind conditions; stiff task at the weights though.
7th	7 7th (7) (9/1 -50%) Rage Of Bamby	9 9/1(-50%)	(7) Rage Of Bamby 9/1, Placed in the Group 2 Rockfel as a juvenile. Disappointed on her reappearance in April but got her career firmly on track when second of 14 in 5f course handicap at the Ebor meeting. Failed to confirm that improvement in listed event there last time but wasn't disgraced all the same. Collared late by Designer (career best) on sole 5f outing; needs more but that's possible.
8th	5 8th (5) (9/2 +63%) Designer	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(5) Designer 9/2, Back-to-back successes in 5f fillies' handicap at the Ebor meeting, getting up late having been somewhat isolated on the outer wing. Ran about as well as could be expected in Newbury Group 3 subsequently. Pipped Rage Of Bamby at York in August but worse off with that rival today.
9th	9 9th (9) (20/1 -43%) Zudu Spirit	20 20/1(-43%)	(9) Zudu Spirit 20/1, Useful winner in France who did best of those drawn high when sixth of 11 in 5f listed event at Deauville on most recent outing in August. First run for yard after leaving M. Delcher Sanchez. Wears tongue strap. 4-time winner in France; best of her group when only 6th at Deauville latest; stable debut.

LTO Selection:

13:50 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

EMARAATY ANA brings the best form to the table and should be able to take advantage dropping in grade and gain a first win of the season. Korker got badly outpaced at Beverley last time before coming home very strongly and this track should really play to his strengths, so he rates the main danger. Rage Of Bamby has been running well and looks to have the best chance of the rest.

EMARAATY ANA doesn't look the force of old, but he's still capable of smart form and this is very much his time of year as his record suggests, so he's fancied to get back on the scoresheet for the first time in a while. Rage of Bamby is a little less exposed than the rest, so she's second choice ahead of Nymphadora.

Zudu Spirit is a fascinating recruit to the Boughey yard but KORKER may be able to record the biggest win of his frustrating career.

13:50 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:25 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (10/3 +33%) Al Qareem	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(3) Al Qareem 10/3, Group 2 Prix Chaudenay winner the highlight of an excellent 3-y-o campaign and right back to his very best on the back of 6 months off when landing listed race at Chester 3 weeks ago. Displayed a really willing attitude and that will continue to hold him in good stead. Layoff before Listed win at Chester (1m4f) three weeks ago, which was career-best form.
2	1 2nd (1) (4/1 +0%) Israr	4 4/1(+0%)	(1) Israr 4/1, Progressed in handicaps last season, winning at Newbury and Doncaster, and has taken form to another level this term, resuming winning ways in Group 2 at Newmarket in July. Penalised and too free to make an impact behind Bay Bridge at Kempton and must concede weight all round again. This is easier. Rivals below form when he won Newmarket Group 2 in July; thereabouts on other 2023 form.
3	8 3rd (8) (9/1 +0%) Postileo	9 9/1(+0%)	(8) Postileo 9/1, Lightly raced for a 6-y-o and took a big step forward on previous form fitted with cheekpieces when a commanding winner of a Hamilton handicap in October. Well worth a shot at this level. Back to 1m4f for handicap win at Hamilton in first-time cheekpieces; e-w contender on that.
4	5 4th (5) (40/1 +20%) Euchen Glen	40 40/1(+20%)	(5) Euchen Glen 40/1, Useful handicapper and a credit to connections for all he's on a long losing run. Excellent effort over insufficient 10f at Ayr but this no easy task on these terms. Won this in 2020 (York); not the force of old despite some bold shows in handicaps lately.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/10 +12%) Al Aasy	1.1 11/10(+12%)	(2) Al Aasy 11/10, Very talented and been a revelation returned to 10f this term, typically going about things in an easy manner but no questioning his attitude as he won 7-runner Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock. Stuck to his task when second in Paddy Power Stakes last time and he's the one to beat on these terms. Both wins this summer at about 1m2f but he ran on strongly when 2nd over 1m4f latest start.
6th	7 6th (7) (25/1 -25%) L'Astronome	25 25/1(-25%)	(7) L'Astronome 25/1, Smart performer in 2022 when winner of 3 races, including Prix Hocquart at Longchamp, and good fifth to Onesto in Grand Prix de Paris on same course. Ended time for Francis-Henri Graffard in disappointing fashion but tongue tied and excellent start for Hugo Palmer behind Al Qareem in listed company. Yard debut when two and a half lengths behind Al Qareem at levels in Chester Listed race.
7th	4 7th (4) (20/1 -82%) Claymore	20 20/1(-82%)	(4) Claymore 20/1, Quickly made up into a smart colt in 2022, the highlight of which was his success in the Group 3 Hampton Court at Royal Ascot (1¼m, good to firm) last June. Reportedly bled on May's return to action and off again since so he has a lot to prove. Off 306 days before tailed off this May, bleeding from the nose; new trip; lightly raced.
8th	6 8th (6) (50/1 -79%) Fortino	50 50/1(-79%)	(6) Fortino 50/1, Successful 8 times in Chile, 4 of them Grade 1s. Didn't look at home on the AW starting out for top yard last month and this will reveal more back on turf in cheekpieces. Group 1 wins in Chile; 10-1, last of seven for Group 3 at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last month.

LTO Selection:

14:25 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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

This looks a good opportunity for AL AASY to get back to winning ways. The son of Sea The Stars was a touch unlucky not to land a hat-trick of victories in the Paddy Power Stakes at Leopardstown last month and he can go one better on a track that suits. Israr's best efforts put him very close to the selection meaning Shadwell hold a very strong hand, while Al Qareem bounced right back to his best at Chester last time and won't go down without a fight.

AL AASY wasn't as well placed as the winner when second in the Paddy Power Stakes at Leopardstown so that has to go down as another sound effort. He's established as a notch above most of these and is expected to quickly regain the winning thread in receipt of 2 lb from Israr. Of the others, Postileo deserves a crack at a race like this such was the impression he created at Hamilton.

Al Aasy looks sure to go well but slight preference is for AL QAREEM who could build on his 1m4f Chester win.

14:25 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/2 +44%) Annaf	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(4) Annaf 5/2, Smart performer on the AW, completing 6f hat-trick in listed company at Lingfield in February. Some good efforts in defeat since before producing a career-best win when defying top weight in Portland at Doncaster. Form pick. Portland success is strong handicap form; ran well in the King's Stand here in June.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/2 -57%) Commanche Falls	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(1) Commanche Falls 11/2, Dual Stewards' Cup winner who has made his mark outside of handicaps this season, winning Curragh listed and Newbury Group 3 (both 6f) in July. Quickly resumed winning ways when defying penalty in listed race at York and needs considering. Successful in two Listed races and a Group 3 since July; better than ever; respected.
3	10 3rd (10) (12/1 +14%) Pink Crystal	12 12/1(+14%)	(10) Pink Crystal 12/1, Better than ever when winning 12-runner listed race at Ayr (5.5f, good to soft) 15 days ago but has work to do back at this level. Listed scorer at Ayr last time; this is a harder task but she's a consistent sort.
4	5 4th (5) (12/1 -71%) Juan Les Pins	12 12/1(-71%)	(5) Juan Les Pins 12/1, Hasn't looked back since joining this yard and took form to another level when runner-up in listed race at York latest. Not taken lightly if the rain stays away. Close second to Commanche Falls at York last time; should go well again.
5th	6 5th (6) (28/1 -40%) Vadream	28 28/1(-40%)	(6) Vadream 28/1, Drew a blank in 2022 but back to her best on soft ground this spring, winning a 6f Doncaster listed and Group 3 Palace House at the Rowley Mile (first run at 5f). Well held since but did win this 2 years ago when the ground was soft. Won this race in 2021 but is ground dependent (ideally needs soft/heavy).
6th	7 6th (7) (4/1 +20%) Dark Trooper	4 4/1(+20%)	(7) Dark Trooper 4/1, Thriving son of Dark Angel who arrives on a 5-timer after 4 handicap wins. This level demands more but he's smart now and is 2 from 2 over this C&D (last 2 starts). Progressive 3yo; successful in C&D handicaps the last twice; attractive profile.
7th	8 7th (8) (10/1 +17%) Rumstar	10 10/1(+17%)	(8) Rumstar 10/1, Progressive 2-y-o last term, culminating in a Group 3 success over 5f at Newmarket. Best effort so far this season when fifth of 13 to Shaquille in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot but was well held in Sprint Cup (50/1) at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Won the Cornwallis a year ago; not totally sold on 2023 form; others preferred.
8th	9 8th (9) (12/1 +0%) Happy Romance	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Happy Romance 12/1, Smart mare. Took listed event at Bath in April and right back on track when fourth of 22 in Portland Handicap at Doncaster (5.6f, good to soft). Ran as well as could have been expected in the Prix de la Foret at Longchamp last week and no forlorn hope at this level. Ties in with Annaf on Portland form; stiffer task in the Foret last Sunday.
9th	3 9th (3) (16/1 +11%) Jumby	16 16/1(+11%)	(3) Jumby 16/1, Better than ever when winning Group 3 John of Gaunt at Haydock in June and backed that up when second in Criterion at Newmarket in July. Well below par next 2 starts, however, so opposable under a penalty. 6f scorer in 2021 but he's better known as a very useful 7f performer.
10th	2 10th (2) (9/1 -20%) Garrus	9 9/1(-20%)	(2) Garrus 9/1, Smart gelding who took the Abernant Stakes at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) on second start this year. Runner-up in a couple of French Group 3s before not disgraced in Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock. Not taken lightly despite penalty. Narrowly beat Commanche Falls in similar event at Newmarket in April; not dismissed.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Commanche Falls is in marvellous form at the moment and his victory over Juan Les Pins in the Garrowby at York gives him an obvious chance in this, as that made it three wins out of his last four starts. However, a chance can be taken on the improving sprinter DARK TROOPER, who is unbeaten in his last four outings and has recorded two C&D successes to his name within those efforts. The son of Dark Angel could continue his rapid rise to strike. Garrus is more than capable at this level and also has to be considered.

ANNAF looks the one to beat having defied top weight in the Portland at Doncaster 3 weeks ago and his third in the King's Stand Stakes at the Royal Meeting confirms he handles this track. Thriving 3-y-o Dark Trooper is feared most as he bids for a 5-timer, ahead of another in-form sort Commanche Falls.

Portland winner ANNAF has a good chance at the weights and is taken to follow up. Dark Trooper is second choice

15:00 Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (25/1 -25%) Atrium	25 25/1(-25%)	(10) Atrium 25/1, Found ease in weights/drop in grade liberating and bounced back to best when landing share of the spoils at Doncaster (7f, soft) in July. However, below par both starts since and while he's dangerous to completely rule out, one or two of these are more appealing. Balance of 2023 form suggests he'll come up well short.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/1 -18%) Popmaster	10 10/1(-18%)	(1) Popmaster 10/1, Winner over 6f here in July and just touched off by Quinault with several of these rivals behind over C&D last month. Better than ever when landing a 7f Newbury listed contest (heavy) 13 days later and, 3 lb well-in under a penalty back in handicap company, he's a must for the shortlist. Second to Quinault over C&D then won Listed event at Newbury; future mark is 3lb higher.
3	17 3rd (17) (10/1 +44%) Pearle D'or	10 10/1(+44%)	(17) Pearle D'or 10/1, Better than ever since refitted with a hood, scoring over C&D (good to soft) in July and added to his tally under testing conditions at Newbury 2 weeks ago. This is more demanding under a penalty but he's respected with Jim Crowley in the hot-seat. In great form but the issues are a 6lb penalty and return to forecast faster ground.
4	13 4th (13) (20/1 +39%) Lethal Levi	20 20/1(+39%)	(13) Lethal Levi 20/1, Yet to score this term but has posted some good efforts in defeat, including when ninth of 24 in the 6f Ayr Gold in the first-time visor (retained here) a fortnight ago. Not sure that stepping back up to this trip is what he wants, though. Useful 6f handicapper; not crying out for this return to 7f.
5th	7 5th (7) (33/1 -65%) Rhoscolyn	33 33/1(-65%)	(7) Rhoscolyn 33/1, Dropped in the weights and back in excellent order during the summer, winning brace of 7f handicaps at Goodwood in August. Hit the target again at that Sussex venue (1m, soft) recently but more on his plate under a penalty here. Three wins at Goodwood in August/September; unfavourably treated under 6lb penalty.
6th	9 6th (9) (28/1 -12%) Ropey Guest	28 28/1(-12%)	(9) Ropey Guest 28/1, Bagged a second success of 2023 with a career best in 19-runner handicap at York (1m, good to firm) in August. Best not to read too much into his latest effort behind Quinault over C&D (left poorly placed) but he looks vulnerable all the same. Regular in these big-field Ascot handicaps but he's yet to win here in 18 attempts.
7th	4 7th (4) (28/1 -12%) Blue For You	28 28/1(-12%)	(4) Blue For You 28/1, Resumed winning ways in good style at York (1m, good) in July but has failed to make an impact in 3 runs since, leaving the impression that he's probably in the handicapper's grip at present. One of several representing the David O'Meara yard. Below form since York win; yet to defy a triple-digit mark.
8th	11 8th (11) (14/1 +0%) Escobar	14 14/1(+0%)	(11) Escobar 14/1, Sixth in this race in 2021 and right back to his best when coming from off the pace to land last year's renewal off an 11 lb higher mark. 0-11 so far this season, though, and he was well down the field in the C&D handicap won by Quinault on penultimate start. Landed this race last year but has not matched that form since.
9th	15 9th (15) (14/1 +30%) Glenfinnan	14 14/1(+30%)	(15) Glenfinnan 14/1, Well suited by the emphasis on speed when gaining his first win of the year in an 8-runner minor event over C&D (good to firm) last month. However, found out off this mark back in handicap company at Newmarket and this is not any easier. Can't be dismissed, being a recent C&D winner (penultimate outing).
10th	5 10th (5) (11/2 +27%) Quinault	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(5) Quinault 11/2, One of the success stories of the season so far, completing a remarkable six-timer at Newmarket in July. Back on the up when narrowly seeing off Popmaster (2 lb pull) and 12 others over C&D (firm) last month and, with no rain forecast, another bold show is on the cards. Remarkable improver this term; made all over C&D last time; now 7-8 in handicaps.
11th	16 11th (16) (16/1 -33%) Orbaan	16 16/1(-33%)	(16) Orbaan 16/1, Good fifth in the C&D Balmoral off 10 lb higher last October and, not for the first time this season, he caught the eye when putting in good late work in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at York (7f, soft) a fortnight ago. Needs considering. Engaged 3.22 Ascot Friday. 0-14 since winning over C&D on Shergar Cup day in 2022.
12th	18 12th (18) (13/2 +35%) Hickory	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(18) Hickory 13/2, Completed hat-trick in 7f handicap at Kempton in December. Unable to add to tally in 2023 but solid efforts in C&D handicaps won by Baradar and Quinault the last twice, and likely to be in the thick of things once again if taking his chance. Engaged 3..22 Ascot Friday. Placed in the C&D handicaps won by Baradar and Quinault.
13th	12 13th (12) (11/1 +31%) Maywake	11 11/1(+31%)	(12) Maywake 11/1, Has proved a model of consistency this year, finishing out of the frame in just one of his 9 starts since returning to action in April. Looked better than ever when scoring at Sandown (7f, good to soft) last month and couldn't rule out, for all that he's now 6 lb higher in a much tougher race. Last two attempts at 7f have resulted in emphatic wins; better than ever.
14th	8 14th (8) (9/2 +10%) Fresh	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(8) Fresh 9/2, Solid record in big 6f/7f handicaps here in recent years and, though yet to get his head in front this season, his turn appears to be again near judged on eye-catching efforts at York and the Curragh on his last 2 starts. Very much one to consider. Mark is below 100 for first time since winning last year's C&D International; big chance.
15th	6 15th (6) (14/1 +13%) Bless Him	14 14/1(+13%)	(6) Bless Him 14/1, Still a smart operator on his day, running well in big fields in the Royal Hunt Cup and the Bunbury Cup in the summer. Not seen to best effect the last twice and he's an each-way player in a race that will almost certainly be run to suit. Retains ability but he's a hold-up performer who needs the cards to drop perfectly.
16th	2 16th (2) (10/1 +29%) Biggles	10 10/1(+29%)	(2) Biggles 10/1, Second in C&D Victoria Cup during the spring and took his form up another notch when landing the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket in July. Not at his best in 3 subsequent starts, though, and it could be that the handicapper has his measure for now. Largely productive record in 7f handicaps, including Bunbury Cup win; not ruled out.
17th	14 17th (14) (50/1 -52%) Ancestral Land	50 50/1(-52%)	(14) Ancestral Land 50/1, 6f novice winner at 2 yrs who ran up to his best when third (in first-time cheekpieces) at Sandown (7f, good to firm) in June. However, he was below par tried in blinkers (discarded here) back from a break at Doncaster, which was his first run since being gelded. Cheekpieces refitted. Has something to find on the balance of his handicap form.

LTO Selection:

15:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

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

The ultra-consistent QUINAULT arrives here on the back of a willing success over C&D last time and a repeat of that effort would see him go close once again. Stuart Williams' charge beat the reopposing Popmaster (second) by a neck on that occasion and that rival has subsequently franked the form by going one better over 7f at Newbury. Off 4lb better terms, the son of Oasis Dream can confirm that form, while the hat-trick seeking Baradar also appears likely to offer another bold bid.

A typically competitive renewal of this valuable handicap and FRESH is taken to register a belated first success of the season. The 6-y-o is now 3 lb lower than for the second of his two C&D victories in 2022 and again shaped as though he's ready to strike when sixth at the Curragh last month. The David O'Meara-trained duo Orbaan and Pearle d'Or both merit respect, while the hat-trick seeking Baradar, recent listed winner Popmaster and consistent types Quinault and Maywake all have claims, too.

Attractively handicapped FRESH (nap) can make it third time lucky in this contest. Baradar is second choice.

15:35 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (12/1 -71%) Cell Sa Beela	12 12/1(-71%)	(7) Cell Sa Beela 12/1, Is going the right way and she took her form to another level when third in 1m listed race at Longchamp 17 days ago. Has a bit to find here but she can't be totally discounted. Seemed to run well in Listed grade at Longchamp last time; place claims.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/2 +17%) Breege	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(6) Breege 5/2, Yet to score since her debut but she's recorded some very useful efforts this term, runner-up in the Sandringham Handicap over 1m here in June and when fourth in 1m Sandown listed event 17 days ago. Big shout. Second in the Sandringham and the Oak Tree Stakes; big player on ratings.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/1 +0%) Farhh To Shy	11 11/1(+0%)	(3) Farhh To Shy 11/1, Useful mare who scored over 1m here and at Yarmouth this summer. Posted a respectable third of 11 in handicap here (8f, firm) 28 days ago so possibilities. Has some useful form here this term; could go well again.
4	2 4th (2) (25/1 +24%) Canoodled	25 25/1(+24%)	(2) Canoodled 25/1, Got off the mark for 2023 at Newmarket in August but below form when sixth of 10 in handicap there 14 days ago. Faces an uphill task here. Engaged Ascot 2.12 Friday. Faces a tough task on ratings upped in grade.
5th	10 5th (10) (9/1 +36%) Zouky	9 9/1(+36%)	(10) Zouky 9/1, Fairly useful filly who resumed winning ways at Newbury in August before good second of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good) 20 days ago. Can't be dismissed. Back in much better form since upped to 7f; can go well again.
6th	5 6th (5) (5/1 +0%) Queen Aminatu	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Queen Aminatu 5/1, Smart filly who wasn't seen to best effect when fifth of 10 to Matilda Picotte in Sceptre Stakes at Doncaster (7f, good) 20 days ago, faring best of those held up. Holds solid claims. 0-8 on turf but ran well (runner-up) in this race last year; place hopes.
7th	8 7th (8) (5/2 -25%) Nigiri	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(8) Nigiri 5/2, Progressive filly who completed a hat-trick in impressive fashion in big-field handicap at York's Ebor meeting. Very good second of 10 to Matilda Picotte in Sceptre Stakes at Doncaster (7f, good) 20 days ago. Player once more. Completed a handicap hat-trick, then ran well in the Sceptre; progressive 3yo.
8th	9 8th (9) (11/1 +31%) Nine Tenths	11 11/1(+31%)	(9) Nine Tenths 11/1, Resumed with ready novice win at Windsor (6f) in May and not disgraced on her handicap debut when fourth of 8 at Doncaster (7f, good) 20 days ago. Shortlisted. Ties in with Zouky on latest effort; remains open to further progress.
9th	4 9th (4) (50/1 -150%) Love Interest	50 50/1(-150%)	(4) Love Interest 50/1, Winless since her debut but she has posted some useful efforts, good second of 6 to Nigiri in handicap at Haydock (8f, heavy) 62 days ago. No forlorn hope. Ran encouragingly behind Nigiri at Haydock when last seen.
10th	1 10th (1) (125/1 -279%) Alcazan	125 125/1(-279%)	(1) Alcazan 125/1, Dual 6f winner this term at Goodwood and Yarmouth. Only seventh of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 9 days ago and faces a very stiff task in this grade. Has the worst chance at the weights upped in class.

LTO Selection:

16:10 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A case can be made for a few of these but arguably the one to beat is the highly-progressive NIGIRI, who put in a career best when second in a Group 3 at Doncaster. The daughter of Lope De Vega may have more improvement left to come and she could be hard to beat. Breege is a big threat following her fourth against the boys in a Listed race at Sandown, while Queen Aminatu and Cell Sa Beela are a couple of others to note.

A few with chances but BREEGE holds the edge on form and can gain a deserved first victory of the season at the chief expense of Ralph Beckett's progressive Nigiri who rates a big threat. Queen Aminatu can also have a say along with Farhh To Shy in an intriguing listed event.

This looks a suitable opportunity for BREEGE to finally double her tally. Improving Nigiri is feared most.

16:10 Ascot Listed (Class 1) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (17/2 +39%) Badri	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(2) Badri 17/2, 4-time winner this year for Ruth Carr and he started out for his new yard with a good second of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (5f). Disappointing at Doncaster since and others are more appealing. Strong handicap form this summer, including C&D; better than latest effort suggests.
2	14 2nd (14) (14/1 +0%) Woolhampton	14 14/1(+0%)	(14) Woolhampton 14/1, Has taken well to the fitting of blinkers and didn't need to improve to record a first success in handicap company over C&D in July. Bit laboured at Haydock 7 days ago but return to this track could help. C&D winner in July & also ran well here last month; soundly beaten into third last week.
3	3 3rd (3) (11/1 -10%) Get It	11 11/1(-10%)	(3) Get It 11/1, Got off the mark for his current yard with a career best in 13-runner handicap at Wolverhampton in September. Race might have come too soon in the Portland next time, so he's no forlorn hope following more of a break. Ran well on slower ground than ideal latest; going well beforehand; one to consider.
4	15 4th (15) (50/1 -127%) Brave Nation	50 50/1(-127%)	(15) Brave Nation 50/1, Fairly useful as a 2yo but hasn't kicked on at all this season and looks set for another struggle. Struggled in sprint handicaps this season; down in the weights but lots to prove.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/1 -150%) Mountain Peak	10 10/1(-150%)	(5) Mountain Peak 10/1, Boasts an excellent record at this track and arrives on the back of a close second to Call Me Ginger over C&D last month. Worth a chance to go one better. Welcome return to form when 2nd over C&D four weeks ago; drying ground a plus; dangerous.
6th	13 6th (13) (16/1 -14%) Spring Bloom	16 16/1(-14%)	(13) Spring Bloom 16/1, Won over 5f at Newmarket in May and has been in good order of late, better than the result when eighth over C&D last time. Not a forlorn hope. Running well all season and his rider's claim is useful; shouldn't be too far away.
7th	7 7th (7) (11/1 +31%) Existent	11 11/1(+31%)	(7) Existent 11/1, Losing run is mounting up and down the field at York two weeks ago. Others preferred. 10lb lower than for his Goodwood 2nd in August; often slowly away; risks attached.
8th	12 8th (12) (17/2 -6%) Harry Brown	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(12) Harry Brown 17/2, Has shaped with encouragement several times this season and can easily be excused his latest run at Haydock (didn't get a clear run), so no surprise if he's on the premises from a handy mark. Had some excuses on turf this summer but he needs to bounce back from a poor run latest.
9th	4 9th (4) (15/2 +32%) Tees Spirit	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(4) Tees Spirit 15/2, Five-time winner in 2022. Good effort at Haydock on penultimate start and was on the wrong side of the track in the Portland at Doncaster last time. Not one to write off. Ground too soft at Doncaster latest; earlier Haydock second brings him into the reckoning.
10th	1 10th (1) (11/2 +21%) Intrinsic Bond	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(1) Intrinsic Bond 11/2, Won the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon for Tracy Waggott last summer and took his form to a new level when landing C&D handicap for new yard in July. Smart effort when close third in Portland at Doncaster last month and wasn't seen to best effect at York since. Considered. Bolted up over C&D on stable debut; held form since with the odd excuse; considered.
11th	8 11th (8) (13/2 +7%) Call Me Ginger	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(8) Call Me Ginger 13/2, C&D winner, including in September. Easy to put a line through his latest run at Ayr and capable of getting involved if things drop right. Looked good when winning over C&D last month; excuses since; still on a dangerous mark.
12th	10 12th (10) (6/1 +57%) Acklam Express	6 6/1(+57%)	(10) Acklam Express 6/1, Pretty useful at 2 yrs (listed winner) but arrives here on a long losing run and efforts so far this year do little to suggest that he's about to turn things around. Struggling this summer, often finishing weakly; dangerous if new yard can sweeten him up.
13th	9 13th (9) (10/1 -43%) Bedford Flyer	10 10/1(-43%)	(9) Bedford Flyer 10/1, Becoming well treated and could be marked up for his latest run over C&D last month, finishing first of those to race up the centre. One to be interested in. Well treated on this season's best but that was the case when a beaten fav over C&D latest.

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16:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

An eye-catcher when runner-up on his debut for new connections at Newcastle in August, BADRI never got a chance to hit top gear when denied a clear run in the Portland. Compensation may await and he is narrowly preferred to Intrinsic Bond, who finished third in that Doncaster dash and won over track and trip in July. Fellow C&D winner Mountain Peak must enter calculations, along with last year's winner Dream Composer and Get It, who has done well since joining the George Baker stable.

MOUNTAIN PEAK enhanced his track record with a good second over C&D last time and, if things go his way, he's up to going one better. Bedford Flyer, who was first home of those to race down the centre in the same race, is a danger as well as Intrinsic Bond, although it's an open race in general.

A cracking sprint to round off the card and the prize could be going to Scotland courtesy of dual C&D winner CALL ME GINGER.

16:45 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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