15:05 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f - 11 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) (5/1 +29%) Big Rock		5 5/1(+29%)																															(4) Big Rock 5/1, Smart French performer who completed 4-timer in Group 3 at Chantilly. Better form when runner-up in 3 Group 1s since, namely Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly, Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville and Prix du Moulin at Longchamp. Handles soft and likely to be in the mix again. Smart French colt who is threatening to win at the top level; has to be feared.
2	3 2nd (3) (14/1 +13%) Facteur Cheval		14 14/1(+13%)																															(3) Facteur Cheval 14/1, Smart French gelding who's acquitted himself well in defeat this season, placed in Group 1s last 3 starts. Conditions will suit but seems destined to find one or two too good at this level. Consistent French gelding; ties in with Paddington and Big Rock; should go well.
3	11 3rd (11) (7/2 -5%) Tahiyra		3.5 7/2(-5%)																															(11) Tahiyra 7/2, Clear of the remainder when second in the 1000 Guineas on return, her only defeat, and kept on readily when landing the Irish equivalent at the Curragh. Added further Group 1s to her tally in Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot and Matron at Leopardstown, so must be respected taking on the males. Esteemed Irish filly; bidding for a Group 1 four-timer; one of the main players.
4	2 4th (2) (40/1 +20%) Checkandchallenge		40 40/1(+20%)																															(2) Checkandchallenge 40/1, Three-time winner (including a 1m Group 3) but is often highly tried and this will prove another step too far. Creditable fourth in this race last year; not so solid judged on 2023 form.
5th	10 5th (10) (50/1 +0%) Rogue Millennium		50 50/1(+0%)																															(10) Rogue Millennium 50/1, Back to winning ways in Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot in June. Posted a good 1¼ lengths second to Tahiyra in Matron Stakes at Leopardstown but disappointed in France either side of that. This looks too demanding. Won at Royal Ascot and second to Tahiyra in the Matron, both on good; needs a career best.
6th	8 6th (8) (5/1 -43%) Nashwa		5 5/1(-43%)																															(8) Nashwa 5/1, Excellent record in the top fillies/mares' races, landing a third Group 1 in the Falmouth at Newmarket impressively. Excuses when going for a second Nassau next time before excellent placed efforts in Juddmonte (ahead of Paddington) at York and Irish Champion at Leopardstown. Big shout. Three-time Group 1 winner against her own sex; 2-2 over 1m; holds solid claims.
7th	1 7th (1) (40/1 -21%) Angel Bleu		40 40/1(-21%)																															(1) Angel Bleu 40/1, Dual Group 1 winner as a juvenile. First success since when edging ahead late on in 7f Haydock listed race in June and as good as ever when winning Celebration Mile at Goodwood 8 weeks ago. Plenty to find here but the more rain the better his chances. Celebration Mile success took his record on ground softer than good to 6-8.
8th	6 8th (6) (100/1 +0%) Epictetus		100 100/1(+0%)																															(6) Epictetus 100/1, Looked suited by the drop back to 1m when stylish winner of Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood (soft) but hasn't kicked on since. Headgear back on. Firmly up against it. Has failed to build on his Group 3 win at Glorious Goodwood; stiff assignment.
9th	9 9th (9) (7/4 +20%) Paddington		1.75 7/4(+20%)																															(9) Paddington 7/4, Superbly campaigned and has developed into one of the leading 3-y-os, landing his fourth successive Group 1 in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood (heavy). Lost little in defeat in Juddmonte International at York since and strong chance of resuming winning ways. His International defeat can be excused; a winning machine previously; top on ratings.
10th	5 10th (5) (11/1 +21%) Chaldean		11 11/1(+21%)																															(5) Chaldean 11/1, Frankel colt who progressed at a rate of knots last season, completing the 4-timer in Dewhurst at Newmarket. Resumed winning ways in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket but was quickly brushed aside by Paddington in St James's Palace at Royal Ascot. Well held in Prix Jean Prat since. Off 104 days. May bounce back but others have the edge; won a substandard 2,000 Guineas.
11th	7 11th (7) (100/1 +0%) Hi Royal		100 100/1(+0%)																															(7) Hi Royal 100/1, Huge improvement when 1¾ lengths second of 14 to Chaldean in 2000 Guineas (125/1) at Newmarket (8f, heavy) but has gone backwards since. Easy to oppose. Placed in the 2,000 Guineas and Irish Guineas; hasn't backed up that form.

LTO Selection:

15:05 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Paddington's winning run came to an end in the Juddmonte International when third to Mostahdaf having been kept busy since the beginning of the season. The four-time Group 1 winner has been freshened up for this, but it remains to be seen whether his schedule earlier in the campaign has left a mark and, therefore, the vote goes to NASHWA. She finished ahead of Aidan O'Brien's colt at York and backed that up when a close third in the Irish Champion Stakes. With conditions on the softer side and the manner of her impressive win in the Falmouth fresh in the mind, this appears to be a shrewd move by connections. Tahiyra's bid may be dampened by persistent rain, so the other main challengers could prove to be the French duo of Big Rock and Facteur Cheval.

NASHWA's turn of foot proved to be a potent weapon dropped back to 1m when an impressive winner of the Falmouth at Newmarket and she has since run some huge races in defeat back up in trip, notably when finishing a neck in front of Paddington in the Juddmonte International. A stiff 1m is ideal for the Gosden filly and she looks the value call with leading 3-y-o Paddington likely to be a warm favourite once again. Classy 3-y-o filly Tahiyra is another big player.

High-class filly NASHWA is very interesting back at this distance and looks a solid alternative to excellent colt Paddington.

15:05 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 10f - 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	8 1st (8) (3/1 +25%) King Of Steel		3 3/1(+25%)																															(8) King Of Steel 3/1, Massive improvement on return for a new yard when finding only Auguste Rodin too good in the Derby, going clear but collared late. Easy winner of Group 2 at the Royal meeting here next time and back to best on his first go at this trip when fourth in Irish Champion 6 weeks ago. Major player. Solid campaign includes sound efforts in the Derby, King George and Irish Champion Stakes.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/2 +31%) Via Sistina		5.5 11/2(+31%)																															(6) Via Sistina 11/2, Made a winning return in Dahlia Stakes and backed that up when landing Pretty Polly at the Curragh in July. Falmouth probably came too soon less than a fortnight later but was back on song when nose second to Mqse De Sevigne in Prix Jean Romanet. Handles soft ground so she's one to consider. Has form figures of 21112 in her 1m1f-10.5f races for current stable; holds fair claims.
3	7 3rd (7) (4/1 +11%) Horizon Dore		4 4/1(+11%)																															(7) Horizon Dore 4/1, French Raider who has progressed well this year, gaining his fourth success in a row in Prix Dollar at Longchamp (9.7f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Ground somewhat of a concern but he's firmly on the up so must be respected on his first attempt at the top table. Improving French 3yo gelding who brings an attractive profile to this first Group 1 bid.
4	5 4th (5) (18/1 +36%) Point Lonsdale		18 18/1(+36%)																															(5) Point Lonsdale 18/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who resumed better than ever this spring with successes in 10f Alleged Stakes at the Curragh and Huxley Stakes at Chester. Back to best when sixth to Auguste Rodin in Irish Champion Stakes 6 weeks ago but will surely come up short in this field. Sole runner for Ballydoyle but has weak claims; near the bottom of this pack on ratings.
5th	9 5th (9) (16/1 -14%) Royal Rhyme		16 16/1(-14%)																															(9) Royal Rhyme 16/1, Most progressive away from firmish ground this year, winning 10f handicaps at Newmarket in May and Goodwood in August. Took the step up in grade in his stride when taking listed race at Ayr (10f) 4 weeks ago and he's certainly worth chancing in this given forecast testing conditions. Progressive 3yo whose latest success took his record on ground softer than good to 4-4.
6th	2 6th (2) (8/1 +71%) Dubai Honour		8 8/1(+71%)																															(2) Dubai Honour 8/1, Big improver over 1¼m at 3, winning pair of Group 2s in France and runner-up in this corresponding event. Failed to reach those levels in 2022 but firmly back on track this season, winning a couple of Group 1s in Australia in the spring. No impact when last seen in Eclipse so best watched. Second in this contest in 2021 but only sixth last year; 0-6 in Group races on home soil.
7th	4 7th (4) (12/1 +14%) My Prospero		12 12/1(+14%)																															(4) My Prospero 12/1, Very progressive 3-y-o, signing off with a close third in this corresponding event 12 months ago. Gradually back to form this term, going close in messy Group 2 at York before capitalising on the drop in grade in listed event at Goodwood most recently. First-time blinkers/tongue tie applied. Listed win last month; close third in this race last year; tongue-tie and blinkers fitted.
8th	1 8th (1) (10/3 +39%) Bay Bridge		3.333333 10/3(+39%)																															(1) Bay Bridge 10/3, Plenty to like about his performance tackling 1½m for the first time as he easily won the Group 3 September Stakes at Kempton last month. Too keen as has often been the case this year when sixth in the Arc since but goes well in the mud so should put up a bold defence his crown. Sixth in the Arc last time; won this race 12 months ago and warrants respect on that basis.

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15:45 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

A few with chances, including last year's winner Bay Bridge, who arrives following a creditable sixth in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, and progressive French raider Horizon Dore. That said, it might pay to side with MOSTAHDAF. The son of Frankel landed the Prince Of Wales's Stakes here in June and was given an excellent ride in the Juddmonte at York next time. He appears to have matured ten-fold this season, and the Group 1 hat-trick does not look beyond him. Via Sistina will be suited by underfoot conditions and should not be underestimated.

Conditions will no doubt play their part in the signature race of the day and with no Auguste Rodin to worry about, KING OF STEEL is selected to gain a first Group 1 level success of his career and give Frankie Dettori the perfect send off on his 'final' ride in Europe. Bay Bridge's finest hour came when landing this contest 12 months ago and he looks sure to put up a bold defence of his crown, with Via Sistina and Mostahdaf (who is by no means a guaranteed runner) another couple to consider.

Frankie Dettori's last ride in Britain, KING OF STEEL, holds strong claims and gets the vote ahead of Horizon Dore.

15:45 Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:25 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 23 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	15 1st (15) (25/1 +50%) The Gatekeeper		25 25/1(+50%)																															(15) The Gatekeeper 25/1, Winner of 7f handicaps at Newcastle and Newmarket earlier this season and better than ever when awarded a 1m handicap at Goodwood (soft) at the end of August. Creditable fourth of 7 to Rhoscolyn back at Goodwood last time but looks summed up by his mark. Went close in big 1m handicap at Glorious Goodwood; will do well to repeat it today.
2	13 2nd (13) (40/1 +0%) Ropey Guest		40 40/1(+0%)																															(13) Ropey Guest 40/1, Bagged a second success of 2023 with a career best in 19-runner handicap at York (1m, good to firm) in August. Creditable 2 lengths sixth of 17 in the Challenge Cup here (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago. Has form in the mud. Won a big prize at 1m in August; combination of trip and testing ground is not ideal.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/1 -8%) Docklands		7 7/1(-8%)																															(9) Docklands 7/1, Quickly developed into a smart performer, winning twice over C&D this summer, notably the Britannia at the Royal meeting. A touch disappointing in a Goodwood Group 3 last time but could resume his progression back in a big-field handicap. His first C&D win came on soft. Big player. Has won on soft; C&D winner at the Royal meeting; now 10lb higher against older horses.
4	7 4th (7) (10/1 +38%) Bopedro		10 10/1(+38%)																															(7) Bopedro 10/1, Two 1m Newmarket wins this year and showed he's still at the top of his game at the end of a long season when third of 34 in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (9f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Acts on heavy ground. Respected. Excellent 3rd of 34 in the Cambridgeshire latest (1m1f); yard won 3 of last 6 runnings.
5th	19 5th (19) (25/1 -25%) Vetiver		25 25/1(-25%)																															(19) Vetiver 25/1, Three wins, notably a 7f Carlisle listed event on soft ground in June. Creditable 5¾ lengths third of 10 to Matilda Picotte in Group 3 Sceptre at Doncaster (7f, good) on her only start since. While it's tough to argue her mark looks generous she is less exposed than most of these. Has progressed this year and suited by soft ground but plenty to prove back in a handicap.
6th	3 6th (3) (7/1 +0%) Sonny Liston		7 7/1(+0%)																															(3) Sonny Liston 7/1, Second in the Royal Hunt Cup over C&D (good to firm) in June and even better form when narrowly denied in 1m Doncaster handicap (good to soft) last month. Raised another 4 lb for that but still respected with Ryan Moore taking the ride again. Solid marker in top 1m handicaps, including over C&D; touched off on soft ground last time.
7th	18 7th (18) (12/1 +25%) Lattam		12 12/1(+25%)																															(18) Lattam 12/1, Steadily progressive 4-y-o who landed Irish Lincolnshire on return and went in again on AW at Newcastle (1m) in June. Creditable efforts in 1m handicaps on testing ground at Goodwood and York in recent weeks. Wears first-time cheekpieces. Won Irish Lincoln on return; suited by ground but looks to have work cut out; headgear now.
8th	11 8th (11) (20/1 -43%) Coeur D'or		20 20/1(-43%)																															(11) Coeur D'or 20/1, Has had a cracking year, including bagging valuable 1m handicaps at Galway (soft) and the Curragh (good) in August. Respectable eighth of 22 back at the Curragh (1¼m, good to soft) 41 days ago. Won two valuable 1m handicaps in Ireland of late; this should be run to suit.
9th	5 9th (5) (8/1 -7%) Al Mubhir		8 8/1(-7%)																															(5) Al Mubhir 8/1, Progressive last year and improved again to win 1m Leicester handicap in April. Remained in form since, including third in a Newbury listed last time, and his liking for testing ground earns him a place on the shortlist here. Two 1m wins on heavy/soft; hampered at Goodwood on latest run at this trip; can go well.
10th	2 10th (2) (16/1 +0%) Raadobarg		16 16/1(+0%)																															(2) Raadobarg 16/1, Smart and consistent performer at listed/Group level this year but yet to score for current yard and suspicion that wait for his next win will go on a bit longer. Running well in Group and Listed races, including over C&D, but this looks tough.
11th	10 11th (10) (40/1 -21%) Helm Rock		40 40/1(-21%)																															(10) Helm Rock 40/1, Thrived at the end of this summer, completing a 1m AW double at Newcastle and Kempton (1m). Another rise in the weights was enough to find him out back on turf last time, though. Likely vulnerable again. Two useful AW wins at 1m before well held off new high turf mark latest; up against it.
12th	6 12th (6) (11/2 +31%) Awaal		5.5 11/2(+31%)																															(6) Awaal 11/2, Smart performer who has been placed in the Lincoln (second to Migration) at Doncaster (1m, heavy) and Bunbury Cup (7f, good to soft) this year. Another creditable effort when third in 7f Redcar listed race a couple of weeks ago. Useful form in top handicaps at 1m (C&D) and 7f; better suited by the mud than some.
13th	12 13th (12) (28/1 -27%) Rhoscolyn		28 28/1(-27%)																															(12) Rhoscolyn 28/1, Dropped in the weights and back in excellent order during the summer, notching 3 wins on soft/heavy ground at Goodwood. Another creditable effort when fifth of 17 in the Challenge Cup here on good to firm here a fortnight ago and could better than with the ground more in his favour now. Having a terrific spell with 3 wins at 7f and 1m but has a mighty task under a penalty.
14th	16 14th (16) (12/1 +52%) Dual Identity		12 12/1(+52%)																															(16) Dual Identity 12/1, Back to winning ways with a wide-margin success at Sandown (1¼m, good to soft) in September but his mark took a hike for that and he faded to finish tenth of 34 in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (9f) since. Another good run in the Cambridgeshire latest (1m1f); return to soft ground is a worry.
15th	14 15th (14) (50/1 -25%) Bennetot		50 50/1(-25%)																															(14) Bennetot 50/1, Useful in France. Joined a yard which does so well with new recruits but he didn't offer immediate encouragement at Haydock (7f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Useful at 1m on very soft in France but remote finish on debut for yard last month.
16th	17 16th (17) (14/1 +22%) Dancing Magic		14 14/1(+22%)																															(17) Dancing Magic 14/1, Remains a maiden but has been highly tried (last 8 runs at listed/Group level) and the booking of Oisin Murphy takes the eye on this belated handicap debut. Has form in the mud. Maiden; raced in Listed/Group races since last September; had wind surgery; down the list.
17th	20 17th (20) (66/1 +18%) Eilean Dubh		66 66/1(+18%)																															(20) Eilean Dubh 66/1, 5-y-o who enjoyed a fine 2022, winning 4 times. Got his head back in front at Hamilton (8.3f) in July but the handicapper has seemingly been in control since. First-time cheekpieces need to spark improvement. Hamilton winner in July but has found it hard work in big handicaps at about 1m since.
18th	1 18th (1) (14/1 -56%) Migration		14 14/1(-56%)																															(1) Migration 14/1, Better than ever when defying top weight in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, heavy) on his reappearance in April. His absence since a below-par effort in a Newmarket Group 3 in May isn't too big a concern given his ability to go well fresh but some effort will be needed under clear top weight. Hampered in this in 2022; strong finish won the Lincoln in April (1m, heavy); considered.
19th	8 19th (8) (25/1 +0%) Blue For You		25 25/1(+0%)																															(8) Blue For You 25/1, Resumed winning ways in good style at York (1m, good) in July. Failed to make an impact on his next 3 starts but looked right back in form when finishing well from too far back in the Challenge Cup here (7f) recently. The first-time tongue tie he had added to his visor on that occasion is retained. High in the weights and there's little to suggest he welcomes soft ground.
20th	4 20th (4) (12/1 -9%) Baradar		12 12/1(-9%)																															(4) Baradar 12/1, Bagged the International over 7f here (good to soft) in July and produced a really smart handicap performance when following up over 6.5f at the Doncaster St Leger meeting. Ground conditions will be in his favour but this trip is a maximum for him. New level since cheekpieces added, winning at 7f/about 6f; faces rigorous test back at 1m.

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16:25 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

In a wide-open renewal of this valuable handicap marginal preference is for AWAAL, who arrives here 1lb lower than when third in the Royal Hunt Cup over course and distance in June. He confirmed his well-being when filling the same position at Listed level two weeks ago and he should relish conditions. Migration beat the selection in the Lincoln earlier in the year but may not be able to confirm that form on these terms. Docklands remains unexposed and should not be discounted, while Lattam has to be of some interest in first-time cheekpieces. The shortlist is completed by Raadobarg, Sonny Liston and Vetiver.

DOCKLANDS gained the first of 2 C&D wins this summer on soft ground and is worth a chance to atone for his lesser run in pattern company at Glorious Goodwood as he continues to look well treated on the form of his impressive Britannia success at the Royal meeting. David O'Meara has won this 3 times since 2017 so his runners need paying close attention, with Blue For You and Bopedro possibly the pick of them. Al Mubhir and Sonny Liston also make the shortlist.

A stiff test at 1m on testing ground promises to suit AL MUBHIR and he gets the vote in a typically competitive running of this race.

16:25 Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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