12:15 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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12:15 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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BEAT THE BAT shaped with plenty of promise in bumpers last season and made a bright start to his hurdling career when beaten three-quarters of a length in second at Chepstow last month. He and the winner, who looks well above average, pulled nicely clear of the rest that day and normal improvement could make him tough to beat. There are a number of potential dangers, though, including Ideal Des Bordes, who was third in a hot bumper at Warwick in May, and point-to-point scorer Welcom To Cartries.

BEAT THE BAT made a highly promising start to his career over hurdles when runner-up at Chepstow last month and, with the performance backed up by the timefigure, he has to be considered the one to beat. Ideal des Bordes shaped well behind 2 subsequent winners in a Warwick bumper in May and appeals as the type to do well over hurdles for his top stable, with Welcome To Cartries another to take seriously having joined Paul Nicholls following an easy point success.

Chepstow runner-up Beat The Bat holds strong claims but narrow preference is for impressive point winner WELCOM TO CARTRIES.

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12:50 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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12:50 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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Unbeaten hurdler The Carpenter impressed during his last campaign and Nicky Henderson's charge is sure to prove popular now tackling fences for the first time. The seven-year-old isn't taken lightly, but MONVIEL may be the better handicapped of the two. The son of Montmartre found only the smart JPR One too strong on his chase/seasonal bow at Newton Abbot last month and that experience could prove pivotal. Samarrive also enters calculations on his return to this sphere.

None of the quartet can be dismissed but Nicky Henderson's THE CARPENTER was improving fast over hurdles last term and is fancied to go in at the first time of asking in this sphere. Monviel is feared most on the back of his promising chasing debut second at Newton Abbot, with both Samarrive and Supreme Gift not discounted either in an intriguing contest.

Nicky Henderson's THE CARPENTER went a long way in a short space of time over hurdles and he should rank even higher in this discipline.

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13:25 Ascot Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:25 Ascot Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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Inthewaterside maintained his unbeaten record with a narrow success at Aintree last month. It's hard to gauge the strength of that form due to the omission of hurdles, but he's in excellent hands and should continue to progress. That said, a chance is taken on DODDIETHEGREAT. Nicky Henderson's charge also arrives in a bid to extend his unblemished record and, though the gelded son of Fame And Glory hasn't been seen since scoring at Kempton in November of 2021, this looks another winnable opportunity. Cloud Dancer can follow the pair home.

INTHEWATERSIDE was unimpressive in maintaining his unbeaten record on hurdles debut at Aintree last month, but that was a race not run to suit, and with this drop in trip unlikely to inconvenience Paul Nicholls' 5-y-o, he can land this on his way to bigger things. Doddiethegreat looked a very good prospect when last seen 2 years ago and he's an intriguing contender from another top stable.

This can go to Aintree winner INTHEWATERSIDE whose connections hold very high hopes for him in the campaign ahead.

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14:00 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:00 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 2) 21f Race Class Flow

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The Venetia Williams team have started the season in excellent form and Fire Dancer, who steps outside of novice company for the first time, must be considered with that in mind. Preference, however, is for FLEGMATIK. Dan Skelton's charge finished third to Your Darling is this race 12 months ago, but he's 5lb better off today and is entitled to improve for his recent pipe-opener (running well when hampered and unseating). Others to note include Mackenberg and Fidelio Vallis.

FIDELIO VALLIS has shaped as if as good as ever on his 2 starts since joining Harry Derham, again finishing runner-up at Musselburgh on his reappearance, so he is taken to get back to winning ways with his recent run behind him. Heading the list of dangers is Fire Dancer who returns with his yard in excellent form, while Flegmatik is another who merits consideration.

Perhaps the most intriguing runner is FIRE DANCER, who looked well treated off just 4lb lower when winning first time out last season.

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14:35 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:35 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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Faivoir's victory in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham in March is a standout piece of form and Dan Skelton's eight-year-old makes the shortlist, despite being pulled up in a similar race over course and distance 20 days ago. The quick turnaround suggests he has come out of that race well and better can be expected. However, the improving JILAIJONE is on an upward trajectory and may be able to make the most of a competitive current mark. Gin Coco also has to enter calculations.

GIN COCO should be sharper with his Ffos Las reappearance behind him and looks sure to make a bold bid if bouncing back to anything like the form he showed when runner-up in last season's Greatwood Hurdle. The reliable Zambezi Fix went close off this mark at Lingfield last week and is second choice ahead of Jilaijone.

The 4yo JILAIJONE has an improving profile and is taken to post a deserved win, having finished second on his last four starts.

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15:10 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:10 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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TEA CLIPPER lost little in defeat when finding only the highly-rated Stolen Silver too good on his reappearance at Chepstow last month and a 2lb drop in the ratings, as well as being eased in class, may be enough for Tom Lacey's gelding to get his head in front. Unanswered Prayers looked set to place over C&D recently but for for falling at the last. The seven-year-old is feared most if none the worse for that spill, while the progressive Switch Hitter is also respected.

With the exception of his effort in last season's Scottish National, MANOTHEPEOPLE has done very little wrong since switched to fences and he put that Ayr disappointment behind him when going close on return at Exeter. The best is surely yet to come from this low-mileage 8-y-o and the fitting of cheekpieces could help eke out that little bit more that will be needed here. Unanswered Prayers is feared most ahead of Tea Clipper and Emir Sacree, while Hold That Taught is also worth a second look.

Unanswered Prayers is a tempting option but preference is for HOLD THAT TAUGHT, who is on a reduced mark and goes well fresh.

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15:45 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:45 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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A case can be made for each of the 10 declared runners here, with ROCCO ROYALE shading the verdict. This improving gelding comfortably beat a useful sort (won twice since) over 2m3f at Fontwell last time and this step up in trip could potentially unlock another gear. Like the selection, Rebel Intentions should benefit from his conditional jockey's claim and the recent course scorer must enter calculations. Scamallach Liath and Spring Note are others to consider in what looks a tricky puzzle for punters to solve.

MADAKET looked well ahead of her opening mark when scoring readily at Chepstow last time and he's worth a chance to go in again for all that he faces some formidable opposition in the shape of Rocco Royale and Seefin, who also look progressive.

The 6yo SCAMALLACH LIATH (nap) beat everything bar a prolific winner here in April and returns with his new yard going great guns.

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Racecard Key

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T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
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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.

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