Ascot Races & Results 1 Saturday 23rd November 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Ascot Races & Results Tomform Saturday 23rd November 2024

There were 47 Races on Saturday 23rd November 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Ascot, 9 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 23rd November 2024

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

12:25 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 22f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6/1 +14%) Western Knight	6 6/1(+14%)	(4) Western Knight 6/1, Second in the first of 2 bumper starts and overcome some sloppy jumping to make a winning start over hurdles in 2½m Uttoxeter novice 3 weeks ago. Looks sure to progress if his hurdling improves with experience. Caused a 22-1 surprise on recent hurdling debut but he battled well to beat a clear second.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/4 -10%) Excello	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(6) Excello 11/4, Useful form over hurdles and fences at up to 2¾m in France. Second outing for Nicky Henderson when winning a 21f course graduation chase last December. Came unstuck in very strong Cheltenham handicaps subsequently but respected back over the smaller obstacles on reappearance after a breathing op. Very useful chaser at best; has had wind op and he's respected back over hurdles on return.
3	1 3rd (1) (8/11 +58%) Kloth Of Utopia	0.727273 8/11(+58%)	(1) Kloth Of Utopia 8/11, Useful form, scoring by 12 lengths at Auteuil (2¼m, soft) last month. Sets a good standard and this longer trip might see him pull out even more. French raider who was impressive at Auteuil latest and is open to more progress; respected.
4	5 4th (5) (100/1 +0%) Copper Jack	100 100/1(+0%)	(5) Copper Jack 100/1, Irish point winner but only seventh in a Newton Abbot bumper for new connections last month. This longer trip more suitable now hurdling but this looks a tough ask. Irish point winner but he made a low-key start over hurdles at Newton Abbot last month.
5th	3 5th (3) (17/2 -6%) Touquet	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(3) Touquet 17/2, Bumper winner last November who returned from wind surgery to make a successful hurdle debut at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) last month. That bare form is ordinary but he's from a top yard with a good recent record in this race. 7l win on hurdling debut at Plumpton (2m); this is a different test but he's in the mix.

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12:25 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 22f Race Class Flow

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Kloth Of Utopia is a half-brother to the classy Theleme and the French raider, who won at Auteuil last month, looks an exciting prospect. Ground conditions won't be as testing on this occasion, though, and he will need to prove himself, so the vote goes to TOUQUET. Paul Nicholls' gelding impressed when winning decisively on his hurdling debut recently and with a step up in trip likely to suit, it would come as no surprise were he to find further progress. Excello was pulled up in the Ultima when last seen but he's of definite interest back over hurdles.

KLOTH OF UTOPIA won easily at Auteuil last month and can make a successful foray across the Channel with the longer trip this afternoon expected to be in his favour. Nicky Henderson course chase winner Excello had some useful form over hurdles in France at the start of his career and is second choice ahead of Western Knight.

An interesting race in which SILVER THORN gets the vote ahead of very useful chaser Excello and French raider Kloth Of Utopia.

12:25 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:55 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/2 +17%) Scarlet O'tara	2.5 5/2(+17%)	(4) Scarlet O'tara 5/2, Defied a penalty at the second time of asking in 5-runner novice hurdle at Perth (20.2f, soft) 58 days ago, readily. Into handicaps now and bred to be suited by this longer trip. Progressive; scored comfortably at Perth most recently; interesting on handicap debut.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/2 +78%) Royale Margaux	3.5 7/2(+78%)	(1) Royale Margaux 7/2, Prolific in France but winless for this yard and effort typically proved short-lived at Uttoxeter in May. Shaped as if better for the run back over hurdles after 5 months off at Cheltenham recently. 0-11 in Britain but is attractively treated on best form and this new trip may suit.
3	5 3rd (5) (6/1 +8%) Fortuna Ligna	6 6/1(+8%)	(5) Fortuna Ligna 6/1, Signed off last term with a win at Perth and should strip fitter for recent return at Fontwell. Cheekpieces back on and 10 lb claimer up. Mostly consistent but posted her worst effort when well-held fifth in this race last year.
4	2 4th (2) (10/1 -11%) Midnightreflection	10 10/1(-11%)	(2) Midnightreflection 10/1, C&D winner who should come on for her recent run and is by no means one to write off from a slipping mark. Second in this race in 2020 and went one better in 2023; out of sorts this year.
5th	10 5th (10) (12/1 +25%) Belles Benefit	12 12/1(+25%)	(10) Belles Benefit 12/1, Bounced back to form to score at Plumpton last month but was found out by a 4 lb rise in the weights at Lingfield 11 days ago and this looks tougher. Ordinary mare who is in form but faces a difficult task in this field.
6th	3 6th (3) (11/1 +8%) Eureka Creek	11 11/1(+8%)	(3) Eureka Creek 11/1, Fairly useful chaser who returns to hurdling after underperforming on her reappearance at Ffos Las the previous month. Good chance provided best chase form is transferred back to hurdles.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (11/2 +0%) Queens Venture	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(8) Queens Venture 11/2, Much improved since sent handicapping, winning in good style at Market Rasen (23.1f, good) before following up in similarly dominant fashion at Southwell (20.4f). Perhaps found busy spell catching up with her at Wetherby last time and well worth another chance. Perhaps in need of a break last time; rested a few weeks since and remains of interest.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (12/1 +0%) Ma Belle Noire	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Ma Belle Noire 12/1, Tail flasher but won 3 times over hurdles in 2023. Failed to match her hurdles form sent chasing at Hereford in May but could go well returned to this sphere after 6 months off. Blinkers back on. Well beaten over fences on sole run this year; returns from another layoff; market helpful.

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12:55 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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BATWOMEN proved she was no joker in the pack when making a successful handicap debut at Fontwell last month. A subsequent 5lb rise shouldn't prevent the unexposed mare from mounting another stern challenge and she gets the vote over Perth scorer Scarlet O'Tara. Midnightreflection had been in better form prior to landing this under Charlie Case 12 months ago, but given that she is now 8lb below that mark it would be unwise to rule her out.

QUEENS VENTURE perhaps found a busy spell catching up with her at Wetherby last time and is well worth another chance given how progressive she'd looked prior to that. Midnightreflection should be sharper for her recent run and isn't one to write off from a slipping mark, with Batwomen and Scarlet O'Tara others to consider in an open race.

The vote goes to BATWOMEN, narrowly ahead of Scarlet O'Tara who is another progressive type.

12:55 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:30 Ascot Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1/2 0%) Pic D'orhy	0.5 1/2(0%)	(1) Pic D'orhy 1/2, Only defeat in 2022/23 campaign came at the hands of Shishkin in Ascot Chase and added another Grade 1 to his CV when landing that corresponding race in February. Disappointed in Melling Chase at Aintree final start but expected to bounce back (won this on return last season). Top-class chaser with a very good record here and when fresh; this is his to lose.
2	5 2nd (5) (25/1 +50%) Hidden Depths	25 25/1(+50%)	(5) Hidden Depths 25/1, Dual-purpose performer who was denied the hat-trick here 3 weeks ago after wins at Perth and Market Rasen. That was off a mark of 129 so looks firmly up against it at this level. Essentially a handicapper and relying on all his rivals being below par.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/2 +44%) Dashel Drasher	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(3) Dashel Drasher 5/2, Tough and likeable sort who's known more as a smart-staying hurdler. However, his form over fences is at least as good and he's capable of mixing it with Pic d'Orphy in receipt of 6 lb if ready to go (needed reappearance last season). Switching to fences shouldn't be a problem but dropping back to 2m5f could be.
4	4 4th (4) (14/1 +58%) Flegmatik	14 14/1(+58%)	(4) Flegmatik 14/1, Ended a near 2-year losing run when scoring at Kempton (24f) in January. Excuses both starts this season but has plenty to find in this grade. Hard to envisage him posing a threat here after his recent struggles in handicaps.

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13:30 Ascot Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f Race Class Flow

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

It's been a while since Dashel Drasher's last spin over fences, but he's seldom been out of the first three in this discipline and is respected in receipt of 6lb from PIC D'ORHY, although Paul Nicholls' nine-year-old remains the one to beat. A bloodless winner of this contest 12 months ago, he later added the Ascot Chase to his CV before being pulled up in the Melling at Aintree. Wind surgery might have done him the world of good and he receives a confident vote. Le Patron looks best placed to chase the pair home.

An ideal starting point for the high-class PIC D'ORHY, who made a winning comeback in this last season before going on to win the Grade 1 Ascot Chase over the same distance. Dashel Drasher is capable of making a race of it in receipt of 6 lb if ready to go.

There's no great temptation to see past last year's winner PIC D'ORHY, who goes particularly well here and he's mustard when fresh.

13:30 Ascot Conditions Chase (Class 1) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 29f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (13/2 -44%) Beauport	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(1) Beauport 13/2, Bit of a mixed record over fences but he's smart on his day and put it altogether when overcoming some sticky jumping to land the Midlands National at Uttoxeter (4¼m, heavy). Never a factor in the Scottish National a month later but this is easier and yard adept at readying one. Last year's Midlands National winner; may need to go right-handed these days.
2	7 2nd (7) (25/1 +0%) The Big Breakaway	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) The Big Breakaway 25/1, Now 18 lb lower compared to when finishing second in the Welsh National at Chepstow in December 2022 but hasn't come close to matching that form in 8 subsequent appearances, in trouble early on recent stable debut. Never moved with any purpose before calling it a day in the Badger Beer at Wincanton.
3	4 3rd (4) (18/1 +10%) What Path	18 18/1(+10%)	(4) What Path 18/1, Useful hurdler. Ridden too aggressively on chase bow/final start for Willie Mullins. Decent effort sole start for Sophie Leech when third in maiden chase at Galway in August and ran over an inadequate trip on stable debut over 18.8f here 3 weeks ago. Hiked up in trip and lots to prove. Capable of a big run off this mark but he's having his first run beyond 3m.
4	5 4th (5) (8/1 +11%) Fortescue	8 8/1(+11%)	(5) Fortescue 8/1, Hasn't always looked an easy ride and fairly lightly raced in recent times but went with more zest than has been the case when runner-up on last month's reappearance. Eased 2 lb and possible he will strip fitter for that. Stuck on a losing run but he's a force to be reckoned with in these staying chases.
5th	3 5th (3) (8/1 +6%) Slipway	8 8/1(+6%)	(3) Slipway 8/1, Strong stayer who dispelled a couple of low-key efforts when resuming winning ways at Kempton (3m) in March. Well held in Bet365 Gold Cup on final start in April and just a creditable cross-country debut when fifth on last week's reappearance. Given chance by the handicapper. Quick return after finishing a 14l fifth on cross-country course last week at Cheltenham.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (6/1 0%) Kitty's Light	6 6/1(0%)	(2) Kitty's Light 6/1, 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 needed to see more over 3m here 3 weeks ago. Step back up in trip will help his cause, at least. Getting himself well handicapped again and returning to further will be welcomed.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (9/1 -29%) Dom Of Mary	9 9/1(-29%)	(8) Dom Of Mary 9/1, Shaped well a couple of times before putting up a career-best effort to score in the Sussex National at Plumpton in January (28.5f), going clear impressively. Matched that form from revised mark at Sandown before finding the Kim Muir too much. May need this on return minus headgear. Better than ever last season until Cheltenham in March; had wind op; cheekpieces missing.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (9/1 +50%) Olivers Travels	9 9/1(+50%)	(9) Olivers Travels 9/1, Bumper/hurdles winner who has improved significantly with cheekpieces fitted over fences, landing back-to-back Worcester handicaps (23f) this summer. Held back by mistakes since. On a tough mark and will be into unknown territory a long way from home over this far.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (10/3 +44%) Inis Oirr	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(6) Inis Oirr 10/3, Much improved for a first-time visor and an increased stamina test when bolting up in the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh (4m, good to soft) in February. Ridden with more restraint and fell in the Scottish National but sound-enough efforts this season and step back up in trip will help. 3m7f winner last season, so his recent thirds at about 3m were perfectly respectable.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (11/2 +35%) Duke Of Deception	5.5 11/2(+35%)	(10) Duke Of Deception 11/2, Likeable type who confirmed previous promise when merely pushed out to win 6-runner handicap chase at Haydock (25.6f, soft) in March. Probably should have followed up at Perth on final outing last term and should be spot on following a spin over hurdles last month. Did well last season in staying chases and his reappearance defeat was over hurdles.

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14:05 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 29f Race Class Flow

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

Art Decco commands respect on the back of registering a hat-trick over fences and may have more to give even though he has risen 19lb in the process. However, these are deeper waters and with that in mind, last season's Midlands National winner, BEAUPORT, could be the way to go. Effective when fresh, this should be an ideal test of stamina for the consistent nine-year-old, whose chance would be enhanced if further rain hit the track. Fortescue and Inis Oirr are a couple of other doughty stayers to consider.

Stamina is SLIPWAY's forte and with this test more suitable than the cross-country race he contested last week, he's tentatively offered to exploit a handy mark. Beauport's record fresh is pretty encouraging so he's on the shortlist, with Fortescue likely to be on the premises again.

Although BEAUPORT has become hard to predict, his record over fences on right-handed tracks is actually very good.

14:05 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 29f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Ascot Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (4/1 +47%) Lucky Place	4 4/1(+47%)	(4) Lucky Place 4/1, Improving type who opened his account in Doncaster novice in December. Signed off with an excellent fourth of 21 in Coral Cup Handicap at Cheltenham in March. Open to more improvement on his return. Steadily progressive, fourth in last season's Coral Cup; has to be seriously considered.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/2 -17%) Blueking D'oroux	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(1) Blueking D'oroux 7/2, Smart hurdler who signed off for last term with a solid fourth to Impaire Et Passe in Select Hurdle at Sandown (21.5f) in April. Also took this contest a year ago so he's a leading player again. Last year's winner; ran well on final start last term; big player again despite a penalty.
3	3 3rd (3) (10/1 +0%) Colonel Mustard	10 10/1(+0%)	(3) Colonel Mustard 10/1, Smart hurdler who resumed with a good second of 3 in conditions hurdle at Sligo (17.8f) 29 days ago, finishing well after an error 2 out. It's now 15 runs since his last win in 2021 but this Irish raider holds solid form claims. Just one hurdles win but has run well in defeat numerous times; unlikely to be far away.
4	6 4th (6) (2/1 +11%) Golden Ace	2 2/1(+11%)	(6) Golden Ace 2/1, Very useful hurdler who remains unbeaten in this sphere and went 4-4 in listed event at Cheltenham (20.2f) in April. This demands more but she's well in the mix with more to offer. 4-4 last term including at Cheltenham Festival; may not have reached her limit just yet.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (7/2 +30%) Thunder Rock	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(5) Thunder Rock 7/2, Very smart chaser who scored twice last season but was pulled up in the Bowl at Aintree final run in April. Has a good record fresh which bodes well for him now returning over the smaller obstacles and certainly not out of things. Classy chaser; impossible to discount on return to hurdles but others may have more speed.

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14:45 Ascot Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 19f Race Class Flow

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

GOLDEN ACE, who supplemented her Ryanair Mares' Hurdle win at the Cheltenham Festival with a comfortable Listed-race success at the same venue when she was last seen, is hard to oppose with her bid to maintain her unbeaten status over timber. The terms of this event give her a solid chance of coping with her penalties gained as a novice and further progression is very possible. Last year's winner Blueking D'oroux is an obvious threat given his record when fresh. Triumph Hurdle third Salver also adds depth to a solid renewal.

None of these can be ruled out but BLUEKING D'OROUX holds just the edge on form so is fancied to repeat his success in this event 12 months ago. Jeremy Scott's mare Golden Ace remains unbeaten in this sphere and rates a big threat though, while Irish challenger Colonel Mustard and Nicky Henderson's progressive Lucky Place are firmly in the picture too in this cracking Grade 2 contest.

A fascinating event can go to the upwardly mobile LUCKY PLACE, with last year's winner Blueking d'Oroux feared most.

14:45 Ascot Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (13/8 +41%) Martator	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(1) Martator 13/8, Ended last season firmly on the up and hit the ground running with a smooth success over C&D on return. Hasn't finished improving, so makes plenty of appeal. Improving chaser who scored tidily over C&D three weeks ago, completing a four-timer.
2	6 2nd (6) (5/1 +33%) Kotmask	5 5/1(+33%)	(6) Kotmask 5/1, A three-time scorer over fences last term who returned with a solid performance when third to Martator on reappearance. Better off with that rival now and shouldn't be dismissed. Second-season chaser who ties in closely with Martator on C&D reappearance running.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/1 +9%) Sans Bruit	5 5/1(+9%)	(2) Sans Bruit 5/1, Ex-French gelding jumped his rivals into submission from the front in Red Rum handicap at Aintree in April. Solid efforts since, including on return at Exeter 15 days ago, and remains with potential. Won well at Aintree; not disgraced in the Haldon Gold Cup on reappearance; respected.
4	5 4th (5) (9/1 +0%) Triple Trade	9 9/1(+0%)	(5) Triple Trade 9/1, Course winner. 13/2, sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (15.9f, good) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Becoming well treated. Finished 3l third off 3lb higher in this race last year; not solid on 2024 form.
5th	3 5th (3) (20/1 -67%) Harper's Brook	20 20/1(-67%)	(3) Harper's Brook 20/1, Has his quirks but more than fair share of ability too, left clear when successful at Sandown in February. Disappointing on final outing for Ben Pauling last season, though, and broke blood vessel on stable debut at Aintree a fortnight ago. Useful but is quirky and has sometimes snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.
6th	4 6th (4) (9/2 +31%) Marvel De Cerisy	4.5 9/2(+31%)	(4) Marvel De Cerisy 9/2, Has been in fine form at Auteuil, winning listed handicap hurdle and handicap chase, drawing clear 6 weeks ago. Mark looks fair in Britain and merits consideration. 2-2 since joining the George/Zetterholm stable, both wins at Auteuil; interesting.
7th	8 7th (8) (14/1 -40%) Frere D'armes	14 14/1(-40%)	(8) Frere D'armes 14/1, It's now 14 runs since his last win in 2022 and, while he ran with credit behind Martator on return, he doesn't look all that likely to turn the tables. Second in this race 12 months ago; lesser effort back here on latest outing.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (40/1 -150%) Wewillgowithplanb	40 40/1(-150%)	(9) Wewillgowithplanb 40/1, Hurdle winner in Ireland who struck twice over fences for Richard Bandey, latterly at Leicester (2m, heavy) in February. Back on track over hurdles at Newton Abbot last time and shouldn't be dismissed. 2-4 over fences but has something to prove in this grade; best form in Class 4.

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15:20 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f Race Class Flow

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

MARTATOR was value for more than the winning margin when scoring over C&D on his return earlier in the month ad the seven-year-old should be able to uphold form with Kotmask (third). He can land the five-timer at the main expense of Marvel De Cerisy, who has made a terrific start to the season in France with valuable wins over both hurdles and fences. Sans Bruit went well for a long way in the Haldon Gold Cup and must be considered on his return to this level.

MARTATOR is highly progressive and had something up his sleeve when making a winning return over C&D, so he's marginally preferred to Sans Bruit, who has a bigger performance in him. Marvel de Cerisy is a fascinating contender, too.

Progressive MARTATOR (nap) is taken to complete a 5-timer and maintain his unbeaten C&D record. Kotmask ties in with the selection.

15:20 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (22/1 -10%) Jalisco Star	22 22/1(-10%)	(7) Jalisco Star 22/1, Good winner from 5 lb lower mark at Bangor (23f) in March and similar form when fourth on return/following wind op at that venue in October. Below best on first try chasing at Carlisle 12 days ago and connections quick to opt for a return to this sphere. Has won over hurdles but dropped out over fences last time and others appeal more.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/1 -67%) Thank You Ma'am	10 10/1(-67%)	(1) Thank You Ma'am 10/1, Made the frame on several occasions last term and positive start to present campaign, again finding only one too good at Ludlow (21.2f) 16 days ago, pulling clear of remainder. Mark has crept up a little more but he's knocking firmly on the door. Runner-up for a fifth time (from nine hurdle starts) when narrowly denied at Ludlow.
3	8 3rd (8) (11/4 +39%) Ri Na Cuirte	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(8) Ri Na Cuirte 11/4, Low-mileage sort who was again very well backed and proved a different proposition after 6 months off to score at Fontwell (25.7f) 15 days ago, conjuring a late rally to nab idling runner-up close home. Possibilities again up 5 lb. Got up late on to deny an in-form, idling leader over 3m2f at Fontwell; front two clear.
4	5 4th (5) (12/1 -60%) The Bold Thady	12 12/1(-60%)	(5) The Bold Thady 12/1, Fortunate to double his tally at Worcester (23f) in September and whilst he backed that up when runner-up at Wincanton (24.7f) last month, highlighted why he's not one to take short odds about, carrying head awkwardly. This rates an even tougher assignment. More exposed than some in here but in a good run of form and he stays well.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/4 +21%) Copshill Lad	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(3) Copshill Lad 11/4, Placed on 3 of his 5 starts over hurdles last season and justified support after 9 months off when scoring on yard debut at Stratford (22f) 47 days ago, needing every inch of the trip. Return to 3m in his favour on that evidence and that may not prove his limit. Took a while to pick up at Stratford but got there in the end on stable debut; raised 4lb.
6th	9 6th (9) (13/2 +68%) Rubies Or Gold	6.5 13/2(+68%)	(9) Rubies Or Gold 13/2, 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 in recent months. Further step up in trip ought to suit and first-time cheekpieces could put an extra edge on him. Could improve for this longer trip and the addition of cheekpieces; good jockey booking.
7th	4 7th (4) (20/1 +0%) King Of The Lake	20 20/1(+0%)	(4) King Of The Lake 20/1, Runner-up on 6 of his first 7 starts over hurdles but well below best on final outing last term and fared no better after 6 months off when eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f) 32 days ago. Needs to leave that behind if he's to figure. Tongue strap fitted. Has the form to figure if the addition of a tongue-tie gets him back on track.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (7/1 +13%) Best Life	7 7/1(+13%)	(6) Best Life 7/1, Steady improver in handful of hurdle starts last season, very good second of 10 behind a subsequent winner on handicap debut at Haydock (24.3f) in March. Totally unexposed over staying trips and he needs considering on return with further progress on the cards. Improved for 3m when second on handicap debut; likely has a lot more to offer.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (14/1 -211%) Spring Gale	14 14/1(-211%)	(2) Spring Gale 14/1, Steadily progressive over hurdles following wind surgery last term, confirming promise of her previous placed efforts when clearing away from 15 rivals in mares' maiden at Chepstow (19.5f) in the spring. Goes handicapping with yard in good form and she's unexposed at 3m. Maiden winner; brings potential into handicaps, especially now raised in distance.

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15:50 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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

The Ben Clarke stable can do little wrong at present, and this appeals as an ideal opportunity for RI NA CUIRTE to land the double after a determined success over further at Fontwell last time out. Copshill Lad was a major improver on his first start for new connections when scoring at Stratford on his latest outing and is likely to enter calculations. Spring Gale must also be of interest stepping up in trip.

BEST LIFE improved steadily in a handful of hurdle outings as a novice, posting his best effort yet when runner-up on handicap debut at Haydock in the spring. Appealing as the type to progress further this winter, he's given the nod to go one place better on return. Copshill Lad and Spring Gale are a couple of others to consider, whilst market confidence behind Rubies or Gold, upped further in trip/equipped with cheekpieces would also look significant.

Bottom weight RUBIES OR GOLD gets the chance to show what he can do over a much longer trip and Sean Bowen is booked.

15:50 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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How to use Tomform

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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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