Ascot Races & Results 1 Friday 20th December 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Ascot Races & Results Tomform Friday 20th December 2024

There were 39 Races on Friday 20th December 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 9 races at Southwell, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 6 races at Ascot, 8 races at Dundalk, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 20th December 2024

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12:45 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/1 -56%) East India Express	7 7/1(-56%)	(5) East India Express 7/1, One win from four hurdle starts. Ran well when second of 13 in novice hurdle (5/2) at Newbury (16.3f, soft) in February, sticking to his task but always held by smart winner, Last seen when unseating at Punchestown Festival. Returns from 233-day absence but lightly-raced and in very good hands. Has not yet lived up to initial promise but relatively unexposed for this handicap debut.
2	7 2nd (7) (3/1 -20%) Double Powerful	3 3/1(-20%)	(7) Double Powerful 3/1, Highly progressive, strong-travelling sort who is on a remarkable winning run. Scored at Fontwell (19.1f) in November. Turned out under a penalty a week later and produced career-best to land six-timer in competitive Cheltenham handicap (21f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Looks set to run well again. He's now won six in a row, latest when favourite in 16-runner race at Cheltenham (2m5f).
3	3 3rd (3) (11/1 +0%) Irish Hill	11 11/1(+0%)	(3) Irish Hill 11/1, Plenty of good efforts without success last term. Low-key return but successful in handicap at Plumpton (20.5f) in November, perked up by change of headgear. Can be a tricky customer (races in snatches) as shown when second at Wincanton last month (flattered by proximity to winner). Likes it here. Creditable second at Wincanton four weeks ago; stays 2m5f and usually thereabouts.
4	2 4th (2) (33/1 -32%) Stoner's Choice	33 33/1(-32%)	(2) Stoner's Choice 33/1, C&D winner. Successful over fences at fences and hurdles at Kempton in 2022/23. Can make mistakes. Returned from 18-month absence when second of 4 at Kempton 39 days ago (21f, good to soft, 14/1). That race looked to fall apart however, and this is a tougher contest. 5-16 over hurdles; layoff before second of four on latest start; cheekpieces return.
5th	8 5th (8) (14/1 +30%) Yellow Star	14 14/1(+30%)	(8) Yellow Star 14/1, Fairly useful on Flat and similar form in this sphere, successful in a 2m Lingfield novice (soft) in February. Decent fourth of 11 in 2m Chepstow handicap on comeback but did not see out the longer trip as expected when third to Irish Hill (20.5f Plumpton, good to soft) 46 days ago. Cheekpieces on. Below form latest; switches from blinkers to cheekpieces but also needs to prove stamina.
6th	10 6th (10) (6/1 +50%) Stay If U Want To	6 6/1(+50%)	(10) Stay If U Want To 6/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who has made a sound start over hurdles, off the mark in a Hereford maiden in May. Similar form back from short break when second on handicap debut at Wincanton in October but could not live with Double Powerful when seventh at Cheltenham (21f, good to soft) last month. Ran creditably again when seventh of 16 under Benjamin Macey at Cheltenham; needs extra.
7th	11 7th (11) (80/1 -21%) Patanita	80 80/1(-21%)	(11) Patanita 80/1, Won a point bumper and a bumper under Rules before encouraging effort after 22 months off when third on hurdles bow at Huntingdon (19.6f) in March. Backward step when well-beaten fourth of 6 in novice at Kempton (21f) in April. Disappointed on return at Ascot last month, had wind operation since. Tailed off at 50-1 here on handicap debut seven weeks ago; has had wind surgery since.
8th	6 8th (6) (50/1 -150%) Dibble Decker	50 50/1(-150%)	(6) Dibble Decker 50/1, Back-to-back winner over fences last term and with tongue tie added scored at Wincanton (20f) in January. Backed that up with a solid second at Huntingdon (19.8f) before disappointing at Market Rasen in April. Not seen for 254 days and this his first run over hurdles for over two years, Best results at sharper tracks; back hurdling (first time since April 2022) from chasing.
9th	12 9th (12) (14/1 -87%) Don Rafael	14 14/1(-87%)	(12) Don Rafael 14/1, Winner at Stratford in July. Creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (good, 3/1) in November, before scoring at same venue (19.7f, good to soft) 23 days ago, showing improved form. Progressive but this is his toughest test to date. Raised his game to win in good style at Hereford (2m4f, good to soft) on latest; up 5lb.
10th	4 10th (4) (20/1 +0%) Whatsupwithyou	20 20/1(+0%)	(4) Whatsupwithyou 20/1, Back to best when winning at Ludlow (21.2f soft) in December 2023 before a string of respectable second placed efforts, last of which came on comeback at Fontwell (19f) when racing without cheekpieces. Well-backed when headgear back on at Cheltenham 35 days ago but a shade disappointing that day. Creditable ninth of 16 at Cheltenham latest but probably vulnerable in this as well.
11th	13 11th (13) (25/1 +24%) Rebel Intentions	25 25/1(+24%)	(13) Rebel Intentions 25/1, Course winner. Returned from a break at the top of his game, going one place better than at Stratford when bagging 7-runner handicap hurdle at Kempton (21f) in October, staying on well. Found to have an irregular heartbeat when well-beaten in handicap at Cheltenham (21f, good to soft) 35 days ago. 3-17 as a hurdler; tailed off at Cheltenham latest, when irregular heartbeat was reported.
12th	1 12th (1) (2/1 +67%) Champagne Twist	2 2/1(+67%)	(1) Champagne Twist 2/1, Career best when collaring stablemate late in competitive EBF Final handicap at Sandown (19.8f) in March. Final outing at Aintree best excused and race yet to unfold when falling three out at Cheltenham 34 days ago. Ground versatile and should relish slight step up in trip (21.5f) here. Player. Won EBF Final at Sandown (2m4f, soft); bang there three out at Cheltenham but unseated.
13th	9 13th (9) (50/1 -150%) The Height Of Fame	50 50/1(-150%)	(9) The Height Of Fame 50/1, Struck on 21.5f Newton Abbot reappearance in July. Went close at Worcester the following month and cast aside a couple of lesser runs when fourth at Wincanton (21.5f) in November (form of the race has taken a knock since). Outclassed in Listed hurdle 25 days ago and returns to handicapping now. 6-21 over hurdles and pretty consistent (out of her depth last time) but looks vulnerable.

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12:45 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f Race Class Flow

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

IRISH HILL filled the runner-up spot in this grade at Wincanton last month and competes off the same rating. Paul Nicholls' six-year-old is a previous course winner and it would be no surprise to see him make it two wins from his last three starts. Don Rafael returned to winning ways at Hereford on his most recent start, but this looks like a much tougher assignment off 5lb higher. Of the remainder, Stoner's Choice makes the most appeal.

DOUBLE POWERFUL can land a remarkable 7-timer, having posted a career-best effort at Cheltenham 35 days ago, and he can get the job done again. There are a host of notable challengers, led by Champagne Twist whose victory in the EBF Final handicap at Sandown should not be forgotten. The unexposed East India Express could be dangerous if ready to roll on seasonal return.

This is best left to DOUBLE POWERFUL (nap) who bids for seven wins on the trot. Champagne Twist is feared most.

12:45 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:20 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 22f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/5 +33%) Belliano	0.8 4/5(+33%)	(1) Belliano 4/5, Black Sam Bellamy gelding who was purchased for £255,000 after easily winning his sole outing in Irish points. Made an encouraging start to his career under Rules behind subsequent winner The New Lion at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) in October and every chance he can go one better. £255,000 buy after Irish point win; 2nd to hot prospect in maiden at Chepstow (2m4f, soft).
2	11 2nd (11) (18/1 -13%) Tommy The Tank	18 18/1(-13%)	(11) Tommy The Tank 18/1, Comfortable winner of sole start in points (Apr 2023) and showed plenty on his Rules debut when second of 11 in novice at Fontwell (19.1f, soft) on hurdling debut a couple of months ago, compromising his chance by jumping right in the latter stages. Yard in form and should progress. Point winner; promising 2nd on hurdles debut, albeit with worse form than others in this.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/1 +56%) Not So Woolly	7 7/1(+56%)	(9) Not So Woolly 7/1, Fifth in an Exeter bumper in the spring and has made a sound to his hurdle career, leaving the impression a steadily-run race didn't get to the bottom of him when third of 6 in novice at Lingfield (19.5f, good) last month. Increase in trip will suit so needs keeping an eye on. This longer trip is sure to suit and, although others have better form, he looks promising.
4	2 4th (2) (13/2 -86%) Block Rockin Beats	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(2) Block Rockin Beats 13/2, Off the mark at third attempt in points and bright start in this sphere when landing a Cheltenham bumper in October, rallying to lead close home. Built on that promise when runner-up in a listed event back there last month and rates as an interesting hurdling debutant. Irish maiden point winner; also made his mark in Cheltenham bumpers (2m, good) this term.
5th	6 5th (6) (7/1 +50%) Followcato	7 7/1(+50%)	(6) Followcato 7/1, £72,000 purchase after finishing runner-up in an Irish point in February. Promise when third of 13 in a Huntingdon bumper for new connections in April and similar comments applied when fourth of 9 in novice at Aintree (20f, good) on hurdling debut just under 6 weeks ago. Capable of better. Big move at Aintree before unable to sustain his challenge; should be open to improvement.
6th	8 6th (8) (20/1 -43%) Jasmin Bellevue	20 20/1(-43%)	(8) Jasmin Bellevue 20/1, €55,000 3-y-o, £110,000 4-y-o, Jeu St Eloi gelding. Half-brother to French hurdler Funky Town and French 2¼m chase winner Diskover. Runner-up completed start in Irish points (Apr 2023). Seemingly yard's second string on jockey bookings. Second in an Irish maiden point in April 2023 and made £110,000 that same month.
7th	12 7th (12) (66/1 +34%) My Louise	66 66/1(+34%)	(12) My Louise 66/1, Successful on the first 2 of 3 starts in bumpers, was held back by inexperience sent hurdling after 7 months off at Chepstow in October. Again fell well short of her bumper form at Kempton last month and looks one for further down the line. 2-3 in bumpers but modest form this term in her two hurdle races; best watched for now.
7	7 \|B\| (7) (22/1 +12%) Golan Loop	22 22/1(+12%)	(7) Golan Loop 22/1, Off mark in Irish points at second attempt (May 18) and shaped like a stayer when third of 8 in novice hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, soft) earlier this month, rallying gradually after outpaced before straight (also lost a shoe). May well build on that here. Third at Plumpton (2m5f); looks sure to improve but others have achieved a bit more.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (12/1 -71%) Country Park	12 12/1(-71%)	(5) Country Park 12/1, £150,000 purchase from points who has showed definite promise under Rules, producing best effort yet when second of 4 in a Cheltenham maiden (16.4f) last month. Increase in trip promises to suit so he's open to further improvement. 0-6 under rules; Cheltenham 2nd last time gives major form chance; unraced beyond 2m1f.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (100/1 -300%) Broxy Music	100 100/1(-300%)	(3) Broxy Music 100/1, Blue Bresil gelding who was worryingly easy to back and the unease was proved right in the race when finishing tailed-off last of 10 in a Sandown bumper (16f, good) just under 6 weeks ago. Quickly switched over hurdles and would be folly to discount given connections (has had a wind op). Very weak 11-1, last in bumper at Sandown (2m, good to soft); wind surgery five days later.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (150/1 -127%) Canal Court	150 150/1(-127%)	(4) Canal Court 150/1, Runner-up on the third of 3 starts in Irish points. Beaten 16 lengths when switched to hurdles for new yard at Kempton in October but reported to have made a noise when tailed-off last at Plumpton (20.5f, good) next time. Watching brief advised. Tongue tied when tailed-off last of four at Plumpton last time, respiratory noise reported.

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13:20 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 22f Race Class Flow

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

Point-to-point winner Tommy The Tank showed lots of ability to take the silver medal home on his first outing over hurdles at Fontwell in October and, with normal progression, he could have a say. However, it's hard to ignore the claims of BELLIANO. The son of Black Sam Bellamy only found a subsequent winner too good on his debut under Rules at Chepstow and should have plenty more to offer. Country Park is another to note.

Having bumped into a high-calibre novice in The New Lion on his Rules debut, BELLIANO is strongly fancied to go one better with improvement on the cards at the expense of Country Park, who has shown plenty in a handful of starts over timber and promises to be suited by this increase in trip. Block Rockin Beats ran a couple of cracking races in Cheltenham bumpers in recent weeks, so he completes the shortlist along with Followcato.

Belliano has good prospects but a chance is taken that NOT SO WOOLLY will take a big step forward to eclipse him thanks to the trip.

13:20 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:55 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (10/1 +38%) Here Comes Georgie	10 10/1(+38%)	(4) Here Comes Georgie 10/1, Landed back-to-back 2m Perth handicaps over hurdles and quickly resumed winning ways when off the mark at the second attempt over fences at Wetherby 5 weeks ago. Has work to do from 6 lb out of the handicap here, however. Won at Wetherby on second chase start; out of the weights in hotter race but not ruled out.
2	3 2nd (3) (2/1 0%) Ryan's Rocket	2 2/1(0%)	(3) Ryan's Rocket 2/1, £110,000 Irish point winner who made a bright start over hurdles, winning novices at Taunton and Kempton in the spring. Disappointed when fourth in Grade 2 Persian War at Chepstow on return but firmly back on track when making a winning chase/handicap debut there 4 weeks ago. More to come. Won on chase/handicap debut at Chepstow and could have plenty more left in the tank.
3	2 3rd (2) (8/1 -100%) Western Zephyr	8 8/1(-100%)	(2) Western Zephyr 8/1, Good strike rate over hurdles and some good efforts over fences last season. Finally got off the mark in this sphere on return following a wind op in 5-runner handicap at Carlisle and more than backed that up when second in Grade 2 at Cheltenham 5 weeks ago. Remains of interest back in a handicap. Runner-up in Grade 2 at Cheltenham last month and can make a bold bid now back in handicap.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (8/11 +55%) Iberico Lord	0.727273 8/11(+55%)	(1) Iberico Lord 8/11, Made up into a smart hurdler last term, winning a couple of big handicaps, including the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury. Wasn't sparkling in making a successful start over fences in Kempton maiden on return but the scope for better is obvious. Won two big handicap hurdles last season; scored on chase debut and holds strong claims.

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13:55 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

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

Here Comes Georgie made his second chase start a successful one when scoring at Wetherby last month and he should mount a bold bid off only a 3lb higher rating. However, IBERICO LORD gets the nod. Nicky Henderson's six-year-old struck in good style on his chasing debut at Kempton and holds an entry in the Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival. He could put these to the sword before moving up the class ladder, while Ryan's Rocket can beat Western Zephyr home for third.

RYAN'S ROCKET created a good impression when making a winning chase/handicap bow at Chepstow 4 weeks ago and remains on a fair mark up 7 lb. The obvious threat is Iberico Lord, who made a satisfactory start to his chasing career when winning a maiden at Kempton and has the scope to do a lot better on hurdles form.

With his jumping having got better as the race progressed on his chase debut at Kempton, IBERICO LORD can make it 2-2 over fences.

13:55 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:30 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	13 1st (13) (7/1 +42%) King William Rufus	7 7/1(+42%)	(13) King William Rufus 7/1, Opened hurdles account at the sixth attempt when making all in a Plumpton maiden (2m, good to soft) in March. Runner-up all 4 subsequent starts, the latest in a Class 3 handicap at Kempton. Likely to be on the premises again. Runner-up on his last four starts and he could have a part to play.
2	14 2nd (14) (7/2 +13%) Fasol	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(14) Fasol 7/2, A very useful winning stayer on Flat in France. Yet to match that form over hurdles but went close in 2m Sandown handicap a fortnight ago and that Flat ability provides the hope for better again. Big player. Smart on the Flat; has obvious potential off current mark if and when things really click.
3	9 3rd (9) (9/1 +18%) Typhoon Flyer	9 9/1(+18%)	(9) Typhoon Flyer 9/1, Proved suited by the drop to around 2m when making all in maiden at Market Rasen last month. An opening mark of 114 demands plenty of improvement but no shock were he to find it. Easily won Market Rasen maiden last month and brings potential to his handicap debut.
4	2 4th (2) (11/1 +56%) Moveit Like Minnie	11 11/1(+56%)	(2) Moveit Like Minnie 11/1, Matched his fairly useful hurdle form when making a winning start to his chase career at Stratford in September but has gone badly the wrong way in that sphere since, running out the last twice. Feasibly treated assuming those wayward tendencies aren't repeated with a visor fitted back hurdling. Well handicapped on this season's chase form but he's run out over fences the last twice.
5th	11 5th (11) (22/1 +0%) Non Stop	22 22/1(+0%)	(11) Non Stop 22/1, Drew a blank over fences last season but took his hurdle strike-rate to a healthy 3-6 when taking a 2m Plumpton handicap on reappearance in November. Creditable third at Kempton off this mark since. Ought to be competitive again. Won at Plumpton on return and respectable third at Kempton since, but improvement needed.
6th	8 6th (8) (40/1 +0%) Midnight Ginger	40 40/1(+0%)	(8) Midnight Ginger 40/1, Chase winner last season. Normally reliable over hurdles and made a respectable return from 4 months off when 9 lengths sixth of 7 in Exeter handicap hurdle 6 weeks ago. Entitled to be sharper with that run behind her. Well handicapped on last season's chase form but below best back hurdling the last twice.
7th	7 7th (7) (14/1 +0%) Toonagh Warrior	14 14/1(+0%)	(7) Toonagh Warrior 14/1, Won a 2m Wetherby novice last winter and mostly creditable efforts in defeat in handicaps since, particularly when runner-up up twice at Southwell (20.5f/3m) in recent weeks. Last season's exploits show he's effective over much shorter. Respected. Runner-up the last twice (2m4f/3m); back in trip today but went close in this last year.
8th	10 8th (10) (16/1 +0%) Soldierofthestorm	16 16/1(+0%)	(10) Soldierofthestorm 16/1, Improved to win a 19.5f Hereford handicap in February and even better form when third of 11 there in May. Returns with his stable among the winners but Jonjo O'Neill Jr is on the yard's other runner. Good third at Hereford in May when last seen; lightly raced and not ruled out.
9th	12 9th (12) (16/1 +0%) Byron Hill	16 16/1(+0%)	(12) Byron Hill 16/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (soft) in October. Respectable 8 lengths third back there since, possibly not helped by plotting a wider route than the others. Has been running well since this tongue-tie went on and he has an each-way shout.
10th	1 10th (1) (10/1 +38%) An Bradan Feasa	10 10/1(+38%)	(1) An Bradan Feasa 10/1, Fairly useful 2-time juvenile hurdle winner last season. Creditable efforts in defeat both runs this season, finishing fourth of 9 in 2m Huntingdon handicap latterly. Sports a first-time tongue tie and cheekpieces combination. Useful juvenile hurdler last season; two fair runs this term but needs something extra.
11th	5 11th (5) (33/1 -106%) Junkanoo	33 33/1(-106%)	(5) Junkanoo 33/1, Winning novice hurdler last season but ran with credit when third of 5 in a 19f Fontwell handicap in October. Can have his subsequent remote fifth at Newbury ignored as he was in contention until all but coming down 3 out. Fair third in October but unable to threaten in his other handicaps (well beaten latest).
12th	15 12th (15) (20/1 +0%) Wise Guy	20 20/1(+0%)	(15) Wise Guy 20/1, Improver in handicaps last season, winning slow-ground handicaps at Lingfield and Carlisle. Shaped far better than the bare result on his seasonal reappearance but only a respectable fourth at Leicester since. Progressive when winning twice earlier this year but needs to better his recent efforts.
13th	6 13th (6) (17/2 -6%) Golden Move	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(6) Golden Move 17/2, Fairly useful on Flat for Richard Fahey. Little better than modest form when third in pair of maiden hurdles in the spring but much more like it following 8 months off/wind surgery when making winning handicap debut at Wincanton in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 15 days ago. Can defy handicapper. Won on recent handicap debut at Wincanton; could still be well treated given Flat ability.
14th	4 14th (4) (15/2 +25%) The Winslow Boy	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(4) The Winslow Boy 15/2, Made it fourth time lucky over hurdles in 2m Chepstow novice 4 weeks ago. Will need to step up a good deal on that form to defy a tough-looking opening mark but Calum Pritchard's 7 lb claim certainly helps. Commanding win in Chepstow novice; Callum Pritchard removes valuable 7lb on handicap debut.
15th	17 15th (17) (125/1 -213%) Baddesley	125 125/1(-213%)	(17) Baddesley 125/1, Temperamental sort but did win over hurdles and fences at Plumpton last season. Not on a going day on his Fontwell reappearance in October. Not easy to predict. Won over hurdles/fences at Plumpton last season but beaten a long way on reappearance.
16th	16 16th (16) (33/1 -106%) Casi Crudo	33 33/1(-106%)	(16) Casi Crudo 33/1, Juvenile hurdle winner in December 2022. Consistent in defeat subsequently but hasn't been seen since finishing a good second in 2m Huntingdon handicap 13 months ago. The betting should help guide to expectations after such a long time off. Runner-up on final two outings in 2023 but needs to be at top of his game after absence.
17th	18 17th (18) (66/1 -32%) Diamond Egg	66 66/1(-32%)	(18) Diamond Egg 66/1, Won a 2m maiden hurdle at Wincanton in April 2023 but well held in a Plumpton handicap in October of that year and not seen since. First run for yard after leaving Chris Gordon. A watching brief is the percentage call. Failed to threaten on handicap debut at Plumpton in October 2023 and absent since.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (8/1 0%) We're Red And Blue	8 8/1(0%)	(3) We're Red And Blue 8/1, Debut bumper winner and going the right way over hurdles, making all in 17f Carlisle maiden last month. It's hard to argue his opening mark is generous but he has the potential for better again. Made all in maiden hurdle at Carlisle last month; in good hands to continue to progress.

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14:30 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

GOLDEN MOVE had his handicap debut over hurdles won some way out at Wincanton 15 days ago and there is likely more to come. An 8lb hike in the ratings shouldn't be the ceiling of the four-year-old's ability and he's fancied to follow up. The biggest threat may emerge from We're Red And Blue, who made all in a maiden hurdle at Carlisle last month. Fasol, a stablemate of the selection, must also enter calculations.

Paul Nicholls looks to hold a strong hand, with recent Wincanton handicap debut scorer GOLDEN MOVE preferred to Fasol, even though Harry Cobden partners the latter. King WiIliam Rufus, Byron Hill and Toonagh Warrior arrive in form and are just a few of many others who could go well in this competitive race.

The 4yo WE'RE RED AND BLUE is a likeable prospect for the O'Neill stable and is taken to follow up his maiden hurdle win at Carlisle.

14:30 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Ascot Maiden Chase (Class 1) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/2 +31%) Mark Of Gold	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(2) Mark Of Gold 11/2, Just about the best of these over hurdles, fit form the Flat when good second in Plumpton handicap last month. Not an obvious chasing type but respected all the same. Thrown into tough race on chase debut but hurdling ability means he's entitled to respect.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/4 +36%) Personal Ambition	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(3) Personal Ambition 9/4, Placed in an Irish point and quickly built up a good record over hurdles, winning 3 of his 5 starts last term. Similar form in defeat both starts over fences this term and bit more needed to take this. Grade 2 novice hurdle winner who could improve now going right-handed on third chase start.
3	1 3rd (1) (13/8 -48%) Johnnywho	1.625 13/8(-48%)	(1) Johnnywho 13/8, Ended hurdling campaign with good fourth on handicap debut at Aintree and bettered that form when taking 3-runner novice at Carlisle on return/ debut over fences. Unsuited by emphasis on speed when third in Grade 2 at Newbury 3 weeks ago and remains with potential. Impressed on chase debut; third in Newbury Grade 2 since; this should take less winning.
4	4 4th (4) (10/3 +0%) Rare Edition	3.333333 10/3(+0%)	(4) Rare Edition 10/3, Continued his good record fresh when making a successful start over fences in 2m Uttoxeter novice. Built on that when second of 4 in C&D handicap 4 weeks ago and should give it another good shot with a tongue strap added. Solid form on his first two chase starts (C&D last time) and he could be bang there.

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15:05 Ascot Maiden Chase (Class 1) 19f Race Class Flow

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

Although JOHNNYWHO was a little underwhelming when finishing third in the Grade 2 John Francome Novices' Chase at Newbury three weeks ago, that looked a deeper contest and he might be able to get back on track. Chase debutant Mark Of Gold arrives on the back of a solid second at Plumpton and he may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Rare Edition, who should put the experience of last month's C&D second to good use.

JOHNNYWHO is sure to come into his own over further but may get away with the drop in trip here in what looks a weak Grade 2. Rare Edition has taken well to fences, including around here, so is feared most.

Grade 2 novice hurdle winner PERSONAL AMBITION could be suited by now going right-handed over fences and he earns the vote.

15:05 Ascot Maiden Chase (Class 1) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:40 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	15 1st (15) (3/1 +54%) Windbeneathmywings	3 3/1(+54%)	(15) Windbeneathmywings 3/1, Progressive dual-winner in Irish bumpers for Patrick J.Flynn, unchallenged at Listowel in September. Since moved to David Pipe and he sets the standard. 121 in Irish bumpers; latest performance in particular suggests he is a leading player.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/4 +32%) Moneygarrow	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(8) Moneygarrow 9/4, Brother to 2 winners, including useful hurdle winner/smart chaser Minella Crooner,. Dam hurdle winner abroad up to 2½m, also 11f winner on Flat. Won sole start in Irish points in April and powered clear in the manner of a useful prospect at Chepstow in October. Major claims. Won Irish maiden point and drew 6l clear when favourite for nine-runner bumper at Chepstow.
3	11 3rd (11) (10/1 +29%) Step Ahead	10 10/1(+29%)	(11) Step Ahead 10/1, Walk In The Park gelding out of a useful one for connections. Prominent in the betting and produced a promising first effort when second at Haydock in May. That race worked out pretty well. Second favourite, 8l second of 11 at Haydock (good) in May was a promising start.
4	12 4th (12) (20/1 -25%) Swingin Safari	20 20/1(-25%)	(12) Swingin Safari 20/1, Runner-up in a bumper for Sam Curling and having transferred to a leading yard, he showed a willing attitude to land 4-runner contest at Wincanton last month. In the right hands to progress again. 2nd at Ballinrobe (soft); 165,000euros buy before his win by a neck at Wincanton (good).
5th	2 5th (2) (10/1 -25%) Doctor Blue	10 10/1(-25%)	(2) Doctor Blue 10/1, Doctor Dino gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including smart French hurdler/chaser The Stomp and fairly useful French hurdler/chaser Vlatan. Heavily backed and overcame a troubled passage to make a winning debut at Taunton 3 weeks ago. Sure to leave bare form behind. 5-4 at Taunton (2m, good to soft) and got up by a length in the closing stages.
6th	10 6th (10) (100/1 +0%) Presenting Milan	100 100/1(+0%)	(10) Presenting Milan 100/1, Bred for stamina and shaped that way in bumpers, driven out to score at Hereford last month. This is a totally different assignment. Won at Hereford but his form puts him well down this field on ratings.
7th	6 7th (6) (9/1 +25%) It's Top	9 9/1(+25%)	(6) It's Top 9/1, Won a point bumper in April and fitted with a tongue strap, he looked a good prospect when 10-runner bumper at Chepstow 44 days ago, holding on gamely. Runner-up that day successful over hurdles since and that looks pretty solid form. Won a point bumper in April and bumper at Chepstow (again 2m on good to soft) in November.
8th	13 8th (13) (12/1 +0%) Tennessee Tango	12 12/1(+0%)	(13) Tennessee Tango 12/1, Dam a half-sister to a bumper winner and he made the perfect start himself in 8-runner contest at Wincanton (all newcomers) seeing off a well-back rival, Sure to improve. Wincanton form (on good) may not be great but the style of that win left a good impression.
9th	14 9th (14) (50/1 +0%) West Hill Verde	50 50/1(+0%)	(14) West Hill Verde 50/1, €45,000 3-y-o, Planteur gelding. Half-brother to 10.5f-1½m winner in France Frame. Dam placed at 9f/1¼m in France. Bred for the Flat and having failed to settle fully, he showed a lot to work on when second on February's debut at Kempton. 11-1, nearly 2l second of nine at Kempton (2m, soft) in February, running on well.
10th	5 10th (5) (100/1 -52%) Glance At Midnight	100 100/1(-52%)	(5) Glance At Midnight 100/1, Passing Glance gelding. Brother to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler Finest View and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Can You Call. Tough task on debut. Bred to be pretty useful; this is a tough debut, though, surely.
11th	3 11th (3) (8/1 +20%) Fresh Perspective	8 8/1(+20%)	(3) Fresh Perspective 8/1, €62,000 buy who won only outing in points January. Bred for the Flat and drew clear to land 10-runner bumper at Uttoxeter last month, putting his experience to excellent use given how he stuck to the task. Won a maiden point in January and a bumper at Uttoxeter (2m, good) seven weeks ago.
12th	1 12th (1) (7/1 +30%) Blues Singer	7 7/1(+30%)	(1) Blues Singer 7/1, Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Music of Tara and overcame inexperience to make a winning start in Kempton junior bumper in March, green (took keen hold) but coming clear. Matched that form when runner-up under a penalty over C&D a month ago and that puts him in the mix. Well on top in big field at Kempton in March and beaten a nose over C&D (good) last month.
13th	7 13th (7) (33/1 -106%) Kajikia	33 33/1(-106%)	(7) Kajikia 33/1, €120,000 3-y-o, It's Gino gelding. Dam 17f French hurdle winner. Ignored in the betting given his connections but fitted with a hood, he overcame inexperience to make a winning start over C&D early last month, Probably needs to settle down in this class. 17-2 and hooded, last to first in six-runner race over C&D (good) despite looking green.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (150/1 -50%) Gallant Approach	150 150/1(-50%)	(4) Gallant Approach 150/1, Big gaps between each of his three runs but showed form when third of 6 in bumper at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft, 9/2) 14 days ago. Didn't look totally straightforward in the process and this calls for more. Looked set to win at Sedgefield last time but didn't; now looks one of the outsiders.

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15:40 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow

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

There are plenty of smart prospects on show in what should prove to be a strong bumper. Dan Skelton landed last year's contest with Let It Rain, and another victory could be on the cards courtesy of MONEYGARROW. The son of Shantou followed up his ready victory between the flags when scoring in good fashion on his Rules bow at Chepstow in October. Fresh Perspective boasts a similar profile after last month's triumph at Uttoxeter and he merits consideration along with Doctor Blue, while market support for Rules newcomer No Drama This End would also be interesting.

Plenty of potential on show in this 4-y-o listed bumper with MONEYGARROW arguably the pick of the bunch given the impression he created at Chepstow in October. Windbeneathmywings has been sold privately having won a brace of Irish bumpers and he demands respect, with Doctor Blue perhaps the one open to most progress.

It's full of good prospects but slight preference is for STEP AHEAD who left a good impression with his second at Haydock in May.

15:40 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 1) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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