Ascot Races & Results 1 Saturday 2nd November 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Ascot Races & Results Tomform Saturday 2nd November 2024

There were 44 Races on Saturday 2nd November 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Wetherby, 6 races at Ayr, 7 races at Ascot, 9 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 2nd November 2024

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

12:55 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (9/2 0%) Don't Tell Su	4.5 9/2(0%)	(1) Don't Tell Su 9/2, Bumper winner. Bright start over hurdles last season, completing simple task in a Wincanton maiden (15.2f) in March. Signed off with a solid second of 9 on handicap debut at Ayr (20.5f) in April and he commands respect for his top yard after 6 months off. Bumper/maiden winner; stopped in his tracks three out when second on handicap debut.
1	3 1st (3) (7/1 -17%) Ballytechno	7 7/1(-17%)	(3) Ballytechno 7/1, Showed minor promise in bumpers and different proposition sent hurdling for new yard, confirming promise of his Worcester second when opening his account in a Huntingdon maiden 919.6f) 25 days ago. Remains with plenty of potential now handicapping. Initial mark looks no gift but has the pedigree and build to progress with his racing.
2	10 2nd (10) (4/1 +43%) Star Of Affinity	4 4/1(+43%)	(10) Star Of Affinity 4/1, Had previously shaped like more of a staying type but showed benefit of wind surgery/application of a tongue strap after 5 months off when winning 18-runner handicap at Exeter (16.7f) 23 days ago. Feasible to think he can do better still back up in trip. An 8lb rise seems stiff for his Exeter win, for all that he overcame some trouble.
3	9 3rd (9) (20/1 -82%) Easter Icon	20 20/1(-82%)	(9) Easter Icon 20/1, Fair handicapper on the Flat and left his qualifying form over hurdles well behind when landing 12-runner handicap at Fontwell (21.7f) in August. Good chance there's more to come judged on that display but this is a much deeper contest. Four Flat wins; did it well at Fontwell but this higher grade is expected to find him out.
4	7 4th (7) (3/1 +57%) Hell Hound	3 3/1(+57%)	(7) Hell Hound 3/1, Won second of 2 starts in bumpers in April and followed up on hurdles bow at Southwell (20.4f) in June. Returned with an encouraging third under a penalty in a Fontwell novice (17.7f) 4 weeks ago, and that ought to have put him spot on for first crack at handicaps from an appealing mark. Progressing well; improvement is needed but returning to further offers hope.
5th	2 5th (2) (7/2 +42%) Katate Dori	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(2) Katate Dori 7/2, Bumper winner during early 2023 who reached a fair level over hurdles last term, creditable third with cheekpieces enlisted in 11-runner handicap at Wincanton (21.3f) during the spring. Stable have made a bright start to the campaign but he will need to jump better on seasonal bow. Bumper winner who made steady if not spectacular progress last season over hurdles.
6th	11 6th (11) (22/1 +45%) Rubies Or Gold	22 22/1(+45%)	(11) Rubies Or Gold 22/1, Placed on the second of 2 starts in Irish bumpers (for Mags Mullins). Showed some promise on qualifying runs over hurdles but no immediate impact for switch to handicaps kept to around 2m last month. This stiffer test ought to suit at least. Has dropped 8lb for his two handicap defeats and probably needs more help than that.
7th	8 7th (8) (13/2 +19%) Nachtgeist	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(8) Nachtgeist 13/2, Useful at best on Flat and he comes here having produced his best effort yet over timber when second of 8 in handicap at Huntingdon (19.6f) 25 days ago, bad mistake last not helping his cause. Remains low mileage in this sphere but this is tougher. Second at Huntingdon and would have been closer to the winner without a late blunder.
8th	5 8th (5) (7/1 +13%) Gentleman's Relish	7 7/1(+13%)	(5) Gentleman's Relish 7/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who was pulled up first 2 starts in maiden hurdles but much more like it following an absence when third of 8 in a Kempton maiden (21f) in May. Remains with potential now handicapping for top stable. Bumper winner and latest improved third in a Kempton maiden is something to build on.
9th	4 9th (4) (50/1 -150%) Patanita	50 50/1(-150%)	(4) Patanita 50/1, Won a point bumper and a bumper under Rules in spring 2022. Encouraging effort after 22 months off when third on hurdles bow at Huntingdon (19.6f) in March but took a backward step when well-beaten fourth of 6 in novice at Kempton (21f) in April. Opening mark demands progress on return. Lightly raced but on what he's achieved overall this mark looks on the high side.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (28/1 -100%) Time In The Sun	28 28/1(-100%)	(6) Time In The Sun 28/1, Left previous efforts over hurdles behind when second on qualifying run in 14-runner mares' novice at Wincanton (21.3f, soft) in February. Looked held when falling later that month and again below form when well held fourth in mares' maiden at Perth in April. Others preferred on return. Looked held when falling in her previous handicap and just 3lb lower here.

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12:55 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Easter Icon accounted for his nearest rival by two and a half lengths over an extended 2m5f at Fontwell last time and should remain competitive off a 7lb higher rating. However, the vote goes to NACHTGEIST, who finished well clear of the third when filling the runner-up spot at Huntingdon and is only 1lb higher. The four-year-old might be able to record his first success in this sphere, while Gentleman's Relish is another to consider.

With his hurdles debut success back in the summer having been well advertised by the runner-up since, HELL HOUND produced a promising comeback run over a trip likely to prove short of his optimum at Fontwell 4 weeks ago. Starting out in handicaps from a very appealing mark, he earns the vote ahead of another improving sort in the shape of Ballytechno. Katate Dori, on seasonal bow, Gentleman's Relish and Don't Tell Su are just a trio of others worthy of a second look.

This looks difficult. KATATE DORI has more to offer this term and his connections nearly won this last year with a seasonal debutant.

12:55 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (6/4 +57%) Bhaloo	1.5 6/4(+57%)	(3) Bhaloo 6/4, Progressive over hurdles and significant he's sent chasing this soon. Likely to go well. Goes chasing after two hurdle wins; trainer seems to like him a lot.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/4 +82%) Bad	1.25 5/4(+82%)	(4) Bad 5/4, Winner in France. Placed in 4 handicap hurdles last season, though ended the campaign with a couple of poor runs. Ran well in strong handicap hurdles and on a fair mark should he fancy this new challenge.
3	2 3rd (2) (8/1 -7%) What Path	8 8/1(-7%)	(2) What Path 8/1, Useful hurdler. Ridden too aggressively on chase bow/final start for W. P. Mullins. Decent effort sole start for Sophie Leech when third in maiden chase at Galway in August. Mark looks plenty high enough back in a handicap, however. Another new yard but latest close third at Galway brings him into the equation.
4	1 4th (1) (13/2 -63%) Samarrive	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(1) Samarrive 13/2, Smart winning hurdler who was making a promising chasing start before falling in this race 2 years ago. Seen out only once last season but it was a good second over C&D 11 months ago. Can go well fresh and on a decent mark. Yet to fully convince over fences and stable's early runners have been needing the run.

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13:30 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Samarrive hasn't been seen since hitting the crossbar over track and trip just under year ago and it would be no surprise to see him go close off 2lb lower on his return to action. However, he might come out second best to BHALOO, who occupied the runner-up berth on his handicap debut over hurdles at Warwick in May and now makes his first chase start. Nicky Henderson's six-year-old might prove a different proposition over fences and gets the nod. What Path completes the shortlist.

Expensive winning pointer LEADER IN THE PARK looks the type to do even better over hurdles so could be on a nice mark starting out in this sphere. Samarrive has been off the track since a good second over C&D 11 months ago but he can go well fresh so rates the main threat.

None of the five can be dismissed but LEADER IN THE PARK probably has the most potential of these as a chaser.

13:30 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 1) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (6/1 +0%) Martator	6 6/1(+0%)	(7) Martator 6/1, Ended last season firmly on the up when completing his hat-trick at Sandown (20f) in April. This C&D winner must enter calculations on his seasonal return. Signed off last term on a high and returns in a race his trainer has targeted in the past.
2	9 2nd (9) (14/1 +13%) Issar D'airy	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) Issar D'airy 14/1, Landed back-to-back 2m handicaps at Newbury last winter and not disgraced when fifth in 2m2f Kempton handicap final run. No forlorn hope on his reappearance. Progressive on soft ground last season but struggled once the ground had dried up.
3	8 3rd (8) (9/1 +59%) Kotmask	9 9/1(+59%)	(8) Kotmask 9/1, A three-time scorer over fences last term but he turned in a lacklustre display when fourth of 9 to Martator at Sandown (20f) final run. Still needs considering with his yard going well though. Jumping can sometimes lack fluency and current mark could be troublesome at this level.
4	1 4th (1) (11/4 +17%) Master Chewy	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(1) Master Chewy 11/4, Much improved switching to chasing last season, winning twice and signing off with an excellent head second to Found A Fifty in Maghull Novices' Chase at Aintree. Expected to be bang there on his return for a yard among the winners. Top novice last season and a 4lb rise for nearly winning a Grade 1 seems very fair.
5th	10 5th (10) (9/1 -13%) Frere D'armes	9 9/1(-13%)	(10) Frere D'armes 9/1, It's now 13 runs since his last win in 2022 but he recorded a good second of 6 in handicap chase at Kempton (18f) 13 days ago. Not ruled out despite being 3 lb "wrong" in the weights. Well treated on past form here but on recent evidence this looks a challenging task.
6th	2 6th (2) (11/1 -10%) Uncle Phil	11 11/1(-10%)	(2) Uncle Phil 11/1, A three-time chase scorer last term but he's been off since pulled up in handicap chase at Punchestown (16.2f) in June. Hood goes back on and no surprise to see this Irish raider bounce back. Poor in last three runs and opposable despite the lure of the Mullins/Townend factor.
7th	6 7th (6) (6/1 -20%) Saint Segal	6 6/1(-20%)	(6) Saint Segal 6/1, On a losing run but he wasn't disgraced on the back of a wind op when fourth of 10 in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f, good) 21 days ago. Needs to build on it. Has run well on both visits here and he's handicapped to threaten once more.
8th	5 8th (5) (11/2 +21%) Madara	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(5) Madara 11/2, Much improved for Sophie Leach last term, scoring at Cheltenham and Leopardstown. Off 7 months but he's no forlorn hope for his new handler. Upwardly mobile 5yo last season but softer ground would heighten interest.
9th	4 9th (4) (12/1 +0%) Matterhorn	12 12/1(+0%)	(4) Matterhorn 12/1, Won his first 4 starts in handicap chases this season but made a bad early error when pulled up in 2m handicap at Newton Abbot last time. He's well worth another chance. Has got himself high in the weights ahead of his stiffest test to date over fences.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (28/1 -56%) Malystic	28 28/1(-56%)	(3) Malystic 28/1, Winless since 2022/23 but he got right back on track when runner-up in 2m1f Kelso handicap chase 27 days ago. Possibilities. Three wins two seasons back included a verdict over Saint Segal when giving that one 13lb.

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14:05 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Saint Segal returned from a wind operation to finish a well-beaten fourth at Chepstow last month, but he might improve on that effort and isn't dismissed off a 2lb lower mark. However, MARTATOR looks the way to go. Venetia Williams' seven-year-old completed a hat-trick in fine style at Sandown on his latest outing and a 7lb rise might prove to be lenient. Frere d'Armes was denied by a length into second at Kempton recently and can fight it out for the minor honours.

MASTER CHEWY enjoyed an excellent first season over fences and is fancied to capitalise on an attractive mark back in handicap company on his return. Matterhorn is worth forgiving his blip at Newton Abbot last time and could emerge as the chief threat, although Martator, Uncle Phil and Frere D'Armes can all make their presence felt too in this cracking handicap.

Class act MASTER CHEWY (nap) went up only 4lb for nearly winning a Grade 1 when last seen at Aintree and that was no fluke.

14:05 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 1) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/6 +90%) Clap Of Thunder	0.833333 5/6(+90%)	(3) Clap Of Thunder 5/6, Placed on 3 of 4 starts in bumpers and possibly paid for having first stab at closing down the runaway winner on his Chepstow hurdling debut (2m) 22 days ago. Entitled to do better. Promising bumper efforts; remote 4th on hurdle debut but should strip fitter here.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/1 -8%) Illegal D'ainay	7 7/1(-8%)	(1) Illegal D'ainay 7/1, Runner-up both starts in Irish points in spring 2023. Got no further than the first (had took strong hold) on his Uttoxeter hurdles debut in May but looked a fairly good prospect when scoring readily at Plumpton (15.9f) only 8 days later. Yard strugging at present but he's open to improvement. His Plumpton form is already looking fragile and he carries a penalty.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 +44%) The Ron Do Ron	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(6) The Ron Do Ron 9/2, Better effort in bumpers when fourth of 9 at Kempton on debut in February and also shaped with some promise when filling same spot in a juvenile hurdle at Chepstow in April. Should do better somewhere down the line. Fourth in two bumpers and again on his switch to hurdling at Chepstow; has to step up.
4	2 4th (2) (22/1 -120%) Beylerbeyi	22 22/1(-120%)	(2) Beylerbeyi 22/1, Dam half-sister to smart hurdler (stayed 21f) Sea Lord. Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 9.5f), successful 4 times in 2024, including at Wolverhampton last time. Interesting recruit to hurdling. Multiple Flat winner; even if he takes to hurdling, this is no easy starter at a top track.
5th	4 5th (4) (40/1 +39%) Kingston Bresil	40 40/1(+39%)	(4) Kingston Bresil 40/1, Runner-up sole start in points and both bumper efforts certainly not devoid of promise but is probably one for later on. His bumper form pales into insignificance when compared with what some in here achieved.
6th	5 6th (5) (11/1 +45%) Tackletommywoowoo	11 11/1(+45%)	(5) Tackletommywoowoo 11/1, Clearly signs of ability when placed both starts in bumpers (fair form) but faces a fairly stiff task on hurdle debut. Promise in bumpers but still looks very much up against it in a race of this nature.

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14:35 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Illegal D'ainay made up for his early departure at Uttoxeter in early May when opening his account at Plumpton eight days later. Freddie Gordon's 5lb claim effectively negates most of the 6lb penalty and another prominent role is forecast, but hurdling debutant TRIPOLI FLYER may have too much class. The Fergal O'Brien-trained five-year-old finished a cracking second in the Grade 2 Aintree bumper in April and he is likely to take some stopping. Clap Of Thunder may chase the duo home.

TRIPOLI FLYER progressed with each run in bumpers last season, culminating with an excellent second in a Grade 2 at Aintree on final outing, and looks a novice hurdler to follow. Illegal d'Ainay and Clap of Thunder are fancied to battle it out for minor honours.

A weak renewal of what's often a very good race and an ideal opportunity for TRIPOLI FLYER to land running over hurdles.

14:35 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (50/1 -79%) Stoner's Choice	50 50/1(-79%)	(2) Stoner's Choice 50/1, Successful over fences at fences and hurdles at Kempton in 2022/23 but has an 18-month absence to overcome. A watching brief has to be the percentage call after such a long layoff. Last seen winning at Kempton in April 2023; same mark here but probably better around 2m4f.
1	1 1st (1) (10/1 +50%) Our Champ	10 10/1(+50%)	(1) Our Champ 10/1, Likeable sort who did well last spring. Ought to be sharper for his Market Rasen reappearance 5 weeks ago but there isn't much margin for error in his mark. Three wins last season included Sussex Champion Hurdle; career best needed off top weight.
2	11 2nd (11) (11/2 +39%) Break My Soul	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(11) Break My Soul 11/2, Fetched £290,000 after landing sole start in Irish points and it clicked for her over hurdles in the spring, making all in maiden/novice events at Chepstow and Fontwell. Unexposed sort from a leading stable. Easy winner of two novice events in the spring; in deeper here but still has potential.
3	8 3rd (8) (7/2 +30%) Secret Squirrel	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(8) Secret Squirrel 7/2, Landed a pair of 2m novice hurdle wins last season and had Fiercely Proud a couple of places behind him when fifth of 20 in Sandown handicap on final start. Appeals as one likely to go on to better things this term. Consistent; ended 2023-24 with solid fifth in big-field Sandown handicap; in the mix again.
4	5 4th (5) (12/1 +40%) Afadil	12 12/1(+40%)	(5) Afadil 12/1, Displayed nice turn of foot when landing a Musselburgh handicap in February and followed that with a series of creditable efforts in good-quality handicaps. Looked rusty back from 5 months off in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow 3 weeks ago and should be sharper now. Strong form last term; no threat at Chepstow on return; dangerous if improving for the run.
5th	12 5th (12) (33/1 -32%) Endless Escape	33 33/1(-32%)	(12) Endless Escape 33/1, Four-time hurdle winner who underwhelmed over fences at the start of last season but got back on track with a trio of placed efforts in handicap hurdles in the spring. Should be competitive if ready to roll after 6 months off. 0-6 last season; signed off with good third at Cheltenham but meets unexposed rivals here.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/2 +31%) Stream Of Stars	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(4) Stream Of Stars 11/2, Has enhanced his good hurdle strike-rate with a pair of Fontwell handicap wins this autumn. More on his plate in this deeper race but it wouldn't be any surprise to see him improve again. Had been dropped a chunk before two Fontwell wins; this is warmer but could land hat-trick.
7th	7 7th (7) (12/1 +0%) Rightsotom	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Rightsotom 12/1, Looked promising in spring 2023 but hasn't been seen since a Cork maiden win in May of that year (final start for Thomas Mullins). His new yard is among the winners and it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him on this handicap debut after 18 months off. Unknown quantity; could be thrown in on stable/handicap debut after long absence.
8th	9 8th (9) (12/1 +0%) Tapley	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Tapley 12/1, Fine second in the Swinton at Haydock in May and returned to gain a handicap hurdle win number three at Plumpton (2m, soft) 12 days ago. Respected up 6 lb. Reliable 7yo; up 6lb for Plumpton win but now reunited with 7lb claimer Elizabeth Gale.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (7/2 +22%) Fiercely Proud	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(3) Fiercely Proud 7/2, Dual bumper scorer who was a useful novice hurdler last season. Low mileage 5-y-o who has the potential for better again this season. Won first two hurdles starts and still has untapped potential; shortlisted after break.
13	13 \|U\| (13) (25/1 0%) Jour D'evasion	25 25/1(0%)	(13) Jour D'evasion 25/1, Fair novice hurdle winner last season. Switches to handicap company for the first time on his reappearance. Looks on a competitive mark if ready to roll. Personal best when third at Hereford in April; may not have reached his ceiling just yet.

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15:15 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Having been withdrawn at Cheltenham last week after unseating his jockey and getting loose, Fiercely Proud must keep his temperament in check. Ben Pauling's gelding should have more to offer in this second season over hurdles and he isn't taken lightly, but SECRET SQUIRREL finished two places ahead in fifth when they clashed in the Novices' Championship Final at Sandown in April and shades the verdict. Hat-trick seeking duo Break My Soul and Stream Of Stars may fare best of the remainder.

The suggestion in an interesting handicap is SECRET SQUIRREL, who has the profile of one likely to do better again this season. Fiercely Proud and Break My Soul are other 5-y-os with few miles on the clock, while Tapley is respected on the back of his recent Plumpton success.

Claims can be made for several of these but if there's a blot on the handicap it's probably Joe Tizzard's new recruit RIGHTSOTOM.

15:15 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 1) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +0%) Chianti Classico	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(1) Chianti Classico 11/4, Quickly developed into a smart chaser last term, gaining his third win in the Ultima Handicap at Cheltenham. Signed off with a very good fourth in Mildmay Novices' Chase at Aintree (25f) and big shout on his return with more to come. Highly progressive 3m chaser last season and ran well in a Grade 1 the final time.
2	9 2nd (9) (9/2 +40%) Highstakesplayer	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(9) Highstakesplayer 9/2, Likeable sort who made it 4-5 over fences in 3m handicap chase at Kempton in April. Up 5 lb but he's very much one to consider on his reappearance. 4-5 over fences, goes well on right-handed tracks and has a good record fresh.
3	8 3rd (8) (11/2 +39%) Neon Moon	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(8) Neon Moon 11/2, Not proved the most reliable but he advanced his form on the back of wind surgery when landing 11-runner handicap chase at Chepstow (23.6f) 21 days ago. Needs to reproduce it now off a 4 lb higher mark. Overcame some trouble to win determinedly at Chepstow when 4lb out of the weights.
4	2 4th (2) (20/1 -25%) Two For Gold	20 20/1(-25%)	(2) Two For Gold 20/1, Unreliable type who came in last of 6 in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f) in April. Since undergone breathing surgery so this C&D winner is no forlorn hope. For all that his course record catches the eye, he's stranded on a tough mark.
5th	11 5th (11) (14/1 +0%) Hidden Depths	14 14/1(+0%)	(11) Hidden Depths 14/1, Dual-purpose performer who bids for a hat-trick after wins at Perth and Market Rasen of late. Up 3 lb but he comes into the reckoning again. Bang in form but just a question of whether he can cope with this rise in class.
6th	10 6th (10) (15/2 +17%) Mylesfromwicklow	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(10) Mylesfromwicklow 15/2, Has taken his form up a notch this season, second of 6 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (21.4f) 18 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up once more nudged up 1 lb. At his best making all in small fields so that's a worry with likely competition up front.
7th	6 7th (6) (7/2 +42%) Amirite	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(6) Amirite 7/2, On a long losing run and he came in only twelfth of 17 in handicap chase at Listowel (23.8f) 38 days ago. This Irish raider needs to take a big step forward. Irish raider; not obviously well handicapped but could have a fitness edge.
8th	7 8th (7) (22/1 +0%) Flegmatik	22 22/1(+0%)	(7) Flegmatik 22/1, Ended a near 2-year losing run when scoring at Kempton (24f) in January. Given a considerate return when seventh in 2m4f Chepstow handicap last month so he's no forlorn hope. Has a bit to prove now, especially with cheekpieces again absent.
9th	4 9th (4) (40/1 0%) Kitty's Light	40 40/1(0%)	(4) Kitty's Light 40/1, Scottish National hero in 2022/23 and an excellent fifth in Grand National last term. Went without his usual headgear when a well-held sixth at Chepstow (3m) on his return and could again find trip on the sharp side here. Popular staying chaser but ran very flat on his comeback at Chepstow only 21 days ago.
10th	3 10th (3) (20/1 -25%) Solo	20 20/1(-25%)	(3) Solo 20/1, A dual 2m4f chase winner in 2022/23 but off for 7 months since coming in last of 6 in handicap chase at Newbury (19.8f). Has won when fresh though so he's one to consider on the back of a wind op. Good record fresh and after previous wind operations; has to go right handed.

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15:45 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow

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

HIGHSTAKESPLAYER reappeared from a long absence to score at Kempton in February and after possibly bouncing in the Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury 22 days later, he then registered another Kempton victory. Having gone well fresh on a right-handed track previously, this unexposed staying chaser gets the vote to score off 5lb higher. Cheltenham Festival winner Chianti Classico wasn't disgraced when fourth in an Aintree Grade 1 and enters calculations, with Amirite and Neon Moon just two more to consider.

Lots with chances but Ultima hero CHIANTI CLASSICO begins his second season as a chaser on an attractive mark and with better to come from Kim Bailey's highly progressive sort he looks very much the way to go. Highstakesplayer boasts an impressive strike rate over fences and heads the list of dangers, although the lightly-raced Our Power is also weighted to have a say and in-form duo Hidden Depths and Mylesfromwicklow need factoring in too.

2022 winner OUR POWER has an awful lot in his favour as he'll love the ground, goes well fresh and his handicap mark is fine.

15:45 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (17/2 -155%) Kajikia	8.5 17/2(-155%)	(5) Kajikia 17/2, €120,000 3-y-o, It's Gino gelding. Dam 17f French hurdle winner. One for shortlist on debut given connections. Wears hood. 120,000euros 3yo; dam twice-raced French 2m1f hurdle winner; hooded for debut.
2	2 2nd (2) (15/8 +46%) Eternal Angel	1.875 15/8(+46%)	(2) Eternal Angel 15/8, €140,000 3-y-o, Authorized gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Eternal Army and a winning jumper in USA. Dam maiden on Flat. Trainer’s newcomers command respect. Pedigree doesn't truly excite but he's a newcomer from a top yard; market instructive.
3	3 3rd (3) (20/1 +39%) Flimsy Nosebag	20 20/1(+39%)	(3) Flimsy Nosebag 20/1, Only a glimmer of promise in bumper at Warwick 6 months ago and is probably more one for the longer term. 25-1 and dropped away to be beaten 22l on good ground at Warwick in April; opposable.
4	6 4th (6) (6/1 -9%) Oakley's Way	6 6/1(-9%)	(6) Oakley's Way 6/1, Promising third of 9 in bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy, 15/8) on NH debut in December, running green. Hampered and fell next time but remains with potential after 7 months off. Favourite when falling at Taunton and that on the back of a highly encouraging debut run.
5th	9 5th (9) (12/1 +0%) Miss Ireland	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Miss Ireland 12/1, Pulled up both starts in points but proved an entirely different proposition when landing a 6-runner Fontwell bumper 55 days ago. Went in snatches that day, however, and this should prove tougher. Looked a hard ride at Fontwell but got the job done; now in cheekpieces.
6th	7 6th (7) (9/1 +73%) Santorini Grey	9 9/1(+73%)	(7) Santorini Grey 9/1, €5,000 3-y-o, Ocovango gelding. Dam placed in points, out of winning hurdler over 2¾m/3m Miss Plum. Likely to need further and he's not an obvious sort on paper. 5,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam placed in points; likely best watched.

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16:20 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

MISS IRELAND belied obvious inexperience to make a winning start under Rules in a Fontwell bumper and that looked a smart effort, despite her eccentricities throughout the race. Sporting first-time cheekpieces, she gets the vote to go in again and confirm herself a promising individual. There is plenty to like about Eternal Angel's chances on paper and he must enter calculations on his introduction for a top stable. Kajikia and Oakley's Way are also noteworthy.

DRACO MALFOY fetched six figures after landing the second of his two starts in points and his in-form stable should have him well forward for this first go under Rules, so he takes preference over Eternal Angel and Kajikia, who both represent top yards. Youdecide is another interesting point recruit.

An open-looking bumper. OAKLEY'S WAY showed distinct promise in what we now know was a strong race at Wincanton.

16:20 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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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.

About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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