12:20 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

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12:20 Ascot Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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There was plenty to like about CHIANTI CLASSICO's first attempt over fences at Chepstow when jumping with real enthusiasm before staying on strongly to win in fine style. The manner of victory suggested the 8lb rise was more than warranted for Kim Bailey's gelding and this appears to be a fine opportunity for him to take another step up the ladder. Scrum Diddly, twice a winner over hurdles last season, appears the most likely to chase home the selection, with Llandinabo Lad needing a step up in trip to make a difference.

CHIANTI CLASSICO had found the Albert Bartlett all too much on his final start over hurdles but he created a sufficiently big impression when making a winning chase bow at Chepstow on his return and has an excellent chance of following up with his 2 rivals out of the handicap.

With doubts about the other two, CHIANTI CLASSICO can make it two from two over fences despite giving plenty of weight away.

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12:55 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 22f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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12:55 Ascot Maiden Hurdle (Class 2) 22f Race Class Flow

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Nicky Henderson's French recruit Excello and Leader In The Park - an expensive recruit from the pointing ranks for Ben Pauling - are two fascinating participants here, but a race-fit FARNOGE could take some stopping. Paul Nicholls' bumper winner produced a professional performance to score on his hurdling debut at Newton Abbot recently and, with that experience to draw upon, a penalty may not be insurmountable with this stiffer test likely to play to his strengths.

EXCELLO sets the bar quite high on his French form and can make the most of the weight he receives from Newton Abbot winner Farnoge. Expensive point recruit Leader In The Pack could also have a say if the betting vibes are strong.

Farnogue is 2-2 for Paul Nicholls and is highly regarded but Nicky Henderson's new recruit EXCELLO has the better chance on form.

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

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

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SHISHKIN had no problem handling the step up to 3m1f when taking the Aintree Bowl on his most recent outing and that followed his second in the Ryanair at Cheltenham. The nine-year-old readily accounted for his main rival Pic D'Orhy when winning the Ascot Chase over C&D in February and it is hard to see that form being reversed here. Minella Drama and Straw Fan Jack both have plenty to find with the aforementioned pair but the former is the pick of the duo.

If SHISHKIN is on song there'll surely only be one winner. Pic d'Orhy chased home Nicky Henderson's top-class 9-y-o in the Ascot Chase back in February and can fill the forecast spot again.

This is all about SHISHKIN who should take care of these if on his game and can maintain an unbeaten record at Ascot.

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14:05 Ascot Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:05 Ascot Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 19f Race Class Flow

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Goshen won this race in blistering fashion 12 months ago and a repeat of that form would make him tough to beat today, but he can be very hard to predict, despite being the highest rated of these rivals. Therefore, the more solid proposition of THEATRE GLORY is fancied to reverse the form with Gary Moore's runner after little separated the pair in the Grade 2 Select Hurdle over the extended 2m5f at Sandown in April. Nicky Henderson's charge (third) might have gone closer than the selection (second) in that race had she benefitted from more luck in running and she has gone well fresh in the past. Blueking D'oroux could be up to this step up in class, while Sceau Royal isn't ruled out if he can return to form.

Gary Moore's GOSHEN has his quirks but he's highly talented at his best and off the back of a recent Flat run is fancied to follow up his success in this contest 12 months ago. Nicky Henderson's consistent mare Theatre Glory rates the chief threat ahead of the likeable veteran Sceau Royal.

The 4yo BLUEKING D'OROUX is not an obvious candidate on ratings but has plenty of potential and could spring a minor surprise.

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14:40 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:40 Ascot Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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Lassue (first) returned from a lengthy absence to get the better of FORTUNA LIGNA (second) when the pair met at Chepstow at the end of last month. The former is open to further progression, but the latter has every chance of reversing the form, especially with blinkers being reapplied after they were left off for her return to action. Midnightreflection whipped round at the start and unseated her rider in the aforementioned contest, but she has since finished second at Ludlow and is capable of a decent showing.

SO SAID I was below form on both her starts last season, but she's fallen to a handy mark and returns with her yard amongst the winners, so could well be the answer. Lassue made light of a 21-month absence when making a winning handicap debut at Chepstow recently and could easily have more to offer, while Miss Milano would've likely finished second but for a significant late error on her reappearance at Wetherby and isn't dismissed lightly.

Five of them ran well last time out and preference is for LASSUE who is the striking candidate to make further progress.

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

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

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Boothill impressed when notching a second C&D win on his reappearance but he's picked up a hefty 6lb rise for that and better value may lie with one of his younger victims, SAINT SEGAL, who was only six lengths back in third that day despite racing far keener than ideal on his first start for eight months. Corrigeen Rock still looked progressive when scoring at Kempton on his reappearance and should remain competitive despite a 7lb rise, as should Triple Trade, who shoulders a 5lb penalty for last week's Cheltenham win.

FRERE D'ARMES was behind Boothill when the pair met over C&D 3 weeks ago but he gets a very handy pull at the weights ahead of this and, expected to be much sharper with that run under his belt, he could just be worth chancing to come out on top. The latter-named is clearly operating at the top of his game and is a big threat, with Aucunrisque another fancied to feature.

A career-high mark may well not stop last year's winner BOOTHILL (nap) from following up. Saint Segal is feared most.

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15:50 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:50 Ascot NH Flat Race (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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WELLINGTON ARCH carries a penalty for his debut victory at Worcester last month but the form has worked out reasonably well, with the runner-up acquitting himself with credit in a Listed contest at Cheltenham last weekend, and he may put that experience to good use here. Regent's Stroll and Tradecraft both make plenty of appeal for leading connections, while Shy Love, a half-brother to smart mare Brandy Love, completes the shortlist.

TRADECRAFT and Regent's Stroll both represent excellent connections and should be above-average newcomers. Preference is marginally for the former, with Wellington Arch also considered following his winning start at Worcester.

The vote goes to newcomer TRADECRAFT, by the same sire as Constitution Hill and out of a fairly useful 1m4f-2m Flat winner.

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Racecard Key

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Icon	Meaning
	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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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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