1 Wednesday 19th June 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

There were 34 Races on Wednesday 19th June 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Hamilton, 7 races at Worcester, 7 races at Royal Ascot, 7 races at Nottingham, 6 races at Ripon, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

13:45 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 13f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (15/2 -50%) Trailblazer	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(7) Trailblazer 15/2, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. Below form third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, heavy, 7/1) 99 days ago. Off 99 days and no stamina concerns back on the level. 0-26; fair form on the Flat and over hurdles but tricky to win with; first run since March.
2 (2) (25/1 -108%) Reams Of Love	25 25/1(-108%)	(2) Reams Of Love 25/1, 150/1, last of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 83 days ago. Significantly up in trip but has a lot to prove. 1m3f winner on firm in 2021; hurdle winner in 2022; disappointing since (on AW this year).
1 1st (1) (11/10 +45%) Twoforthegutter	1.1 11/10(+45%)	(1) Twoforthegutter 11/10, 7/1, won 9-runner handicap at this course (12.1f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Shortlist material with this step back up in trip in his favour. Off the mark at 17th attempt over 1m4f here latest; up 3lb; same headgear; should go well.
3 2nd (3) (7/2 +56%) The Navigator	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(3) The Navigator 7/2, Creditable 5¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Twoforthegutter in handicap (28/1) at this course (12.1f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Eased further 2 lb and he can remain competitive. Best run for a while when fourth to Twoforthegutter here last time; chance.
8 3rd (8) (13/2 -160%) Crystal Guard	6.5 13/2(-160%)	(8) Crystal Guard 13/2, Snapped losing sequence returned to turf after a break in 8-runner handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good, 12/1) 16 days ago. Has to be of interest up just 1 lb. Off the mark on turf last time despite slow start; contender off this 1lb higher mark.
5 4th (5) (12/1 +14%) Epona Pas	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Epona Pas 12/1, Eleventh of 13 in handicap at this course (8.3f, good to firm, 12/1) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip and he'll need to settle better to stay. 0-11; third here 2 runs back (8.5f); too keen last time; new trip; needs to settle better.
6 5th (6) (9/1 +10%) Laudable	9 9/1(+10%)	(6) Laudable 9/1, Bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Beverley (12.1f, soft) 21 days ago. Isn't totally straightforward but he's a player on his Ayr run prior to that. 0-10; 2nd over 1m5f at Ayr two runs back (good); lesser run on soft last time; a possible.
4 6th (4) (33/1 +0%) Moush	33 33/1(+0%)	(4) Moush 33/1, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Hooded for first time, last of 7 in handicap at Redcar (10f, soft, 25/1) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Ex-Jack Channon; mainly below for this yard; longer trip and better ground should suit.
9 7th (9) (80/1 -567%) Pammi	80 80/1(-567%)	(9) Pammi 80/1, Course winner. Twenty-eight runs since last win in 2018. 7/1, respectable third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Visor now the headgear of choice. Won eight over hurdles; 1-35 on turf Flat; fair run over hurdles last time; new headgear.

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13:45 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 13f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

CRYSTAL GUARD is the only contender to have won over this distance in the field and although only successful by a head last time out at Ayr, he was always doing enough to hold off his challengers. Upped 1lb by the handicapper, the six-year-old can go well under Mohammed Tabti, who is a very promising apprentice. Twoforthegutter has to shoulder top-weight after rallying to win over a furlong shorter here and is an obvious danger, while Reams Of Love would be favourably handicapped if he can bounce back to his best.

TWOFORTHEGUTTER certainly wasn't winning out of turn here a fortnight ago but up 3 lb in another handicap lacking strength in depth, the follow up may well be forthcoming, Crystal Guard also got it right last time and is the obvious threat.

In a race that makes little appeal THE NAVIGATOR, who shaped better here last time, is taken to win his first Flat race since May 2022.

14:05 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 1st (10) (50/1 +24%) Solid Fuel	50 50/1(+24%)	(10) Solid Fuel 50/1, Doesn't appear to retain much ability. 3 lb out of the weights. Ended 2023 in poor form and was well beaten over hurdles last week after a break.
6 2nd (6) (100/1 -4344%) Tonto Foley	100 100/1(-4344%)	(6) Tonto Foley 100/1, Hurdles winner last summer and confirmed chase debut promise under a positive ride back down in trip (jumped boldly) when successful at Taunton (2m, soft) in March. Followed up with a much-improved performance at Hereford last month and looks up to completing the hat-trick. Travelled strongly before asserting at Hereford last month and is now 2-3 over fences.
4 3rd (4) (250/1 -4900%) Gambie Tiep	250 250/1(-4900%)	(4) Gambie Tiep 250/1, Four-time winner for this yard in 2023, the latest an all-the-way success at Bangor (17.3f, soft) in October. Not at his best next 3 starts but back on track returned to hurdles when fourth at Uttoxeter in April. Needs to build on that now back in this sphere. Won four times in 2023, and was seemingly back in good form over hurdles in April.
2 4th (2) (250/1 -3746%) Finalshot	250 250/1(-3746%)	(2) Finalshot 250/1, Back to winning ways in a first-time tongue tie (retained) when seeing off 8 rivals at Hexham (2m, good) in September. Just respectable third at Huntingdon following month and may need this on first run since. Off the mark over fences at Hexham in September but has fitness to prove after layoff.
11 5th (11) (300/1 -809%) Lonimoss Bareliere	300 300/1(-809%)	(11) Lonimoss Bareliere 300/1, Long-standing maiden who's no better than poor nowadays. 4 lb out of the weights. Out of form since the autumn and career strike-rate now stands at 0-34.
7 6th (7) (400/1 -9900%) Tropical Talent	400 400/1(-9900%)	(7) Tropical Talent 400/1, Off the mark at the third time in this sphere when accounting for 10 rivals in a first-time tongue strap at Sedgefield (17f, good) last month, just holding on. Failed to complete through no fault of his own at Southwell since and he remains unexposed as a chaser. Held on for narrow win last month and was unlucky to come to grief on latest outing.
1 7th (1) (350/1 -2088%) Blaze A Trail	350 350/1(-2088%)	(1) Blaze A Trail 350/1, Rattled off a 5-timer over fences in 2022 and he ran well on the back of 7 months off when second of 5 in handicap chase at Wincanton (15.7f). Ran badly at Fontwell next time but type to bounce back. Won five good-ground chases in 2022 but lightly raced and inconsistent since.
8 8th (8) (66/1 -560%) Let It Shine	66 66/1(-560%)	(8) Let It Shine 66/1, Made the frame a few times after venturing down the handicap route last year. Well backed but ran poorly starting out for this yard at Warwick on return so questions to answer fitted with headgear on chase bow. Flopped when well supported for stable debut; sports cheekpieces on this chasing debut.
9 9th (9) (350/1 -3400%) Moves Like Monty	350 350/1(-3400%)	(9) Moves Like Monty 350/1, Irish point winner but hasn't cut much ice under Rules so far, going backwards from chasing bow at Market Rasen 12 days ago. Failed to build upon fairly encouraging chase/handicap debut when pulled up recently.
5 10th (5) (80/1 -567%) Groom De Cotte	80 80/1(-567%)	(5) Groom De Cotte 80/1, Modest maiden handicap hurdler who fell at the fifth on his chase bow at Exeter 3 starts back. First run for yard after leaving Sean Curran. 0-12 over hurdles and fell in only previous chase; makes stable debut today.
3 \|PU\| (3) (125/1 -1463%) Floating Rock	125 125/1(-1463%)	(3) Floating Rock 125/1, Regular winner over the years but not the force of old. However, has tumbled in the weights and shaped encouragingly without landing a blow refitted with cheekpieces/tongue strap when third at Stratford and more than capable of making presence felt if building on that on belated return to fences. Not the force of old but was placed over hurdles in refitted headgear this month.

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14:05 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

TONTO FOLEY struck by just under four lengths in this grade at Hereford last month and he is only 7lb higher for that success. Christian Williams' six-year-old may only need to reproduce that level of form in order to complete the hat-trick, with his main danger possibly being Finalshot, who finished third in a class 4 event at Huntingdon in October last year and could have a say on his return. Tropical Talent is another to note.

TONTO FOLEY is improving in leaps and bounds as a chaser and can complete the hat-trick. Floating Rock made much more of an impact off his reduced mark at Stratford and is capable of making his presence felt again back in this sphere, while Tropical Talent had excuses last time and remains unexposed over fences.

Progressive 6yo TONTO FOLEY (nap) quickened well to fend off a strong challenge at Hereford last month and is now 2-3 over fences.

14:15 Hamilton Maiden (Class 4) 5f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (2/1 -45%) Jungle Drums	2 2/1(-45%)	(3) Jungle Drums 2/1, Foaled March 16. €38,000 yearling, Bungle Inthejungle colt. Brother to useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Living In The Past and 5f-1m winner King of Jungle and half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Yogi's Girl. Lot to like on paper. Brother to very useful 5f/6f winner Living In The Past; appeals on paper and interesting.
4 2nd (4) (25/1 +0%) Joshuas Dream	25 25/1(+0%)	(4) Joshuas Dream 25/1, Twice-raced colt. 40/1, fifth of 6 in novice event at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Work to do with Georgecandoit. Cut little ice in C&D maiden and Carlisle novice; needs to take a big step forward.
1 3rd (1) (4/6 +46%) Georgecandoit	0.666667 4/6(+46%)	(1) Georgecandoit 4/6, Thrice-raced colt. 7/4, second of 6 in novice event at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Sets a solid standard. Runner-up in all three runs, clear of rest at Carlisle last time; clear form pick.
2 4th (2) (16/1 -100%) Gobsmacked	16 16/1(-100%)	(2) Gobsmacked 16/1, Twice-raced colt. Sixth of 7 in novice event (18/1) at Leicester (5f, good to soft) 22 days ago, slowly away. Beat only one in 5f Leicester novice 22 days ago; worth another chance.
5 5th (5) (40/1 -400%) Tippy Top	40 40/1(-400%)	(5) Tippy Top 40/1, Foaled May 16. Ardad filly. Half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Extrasolar and 1½m-2m winner Golly Miss Molly. Dam 1¼m/11f winner. Ardad filly; possibilities on debut, especially if market vibes positive.

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14:15 Hamilton Maiden (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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

A small field may play into the hands of the experienced GEORGECANDOIT, who has finished second on all three starts to date and drops in class after trying to make all at Carlisle. He may be able to dominate from the off here, though newcomer Jungle Drums is an interesting alternative as a son of Bungle Inthejungle and representing the Karl Burke team. Gobsmacked is another to consider if returning to the form of his debut third here after a disappointing effort at Leicester.

JUNGLE DRUMS is certainly bred to be a sharp sort and representing an excellent yard with a superb record with 2-y-os, he's fancied to see off the standard-setting colt Georgecandoit and make a winning debut.

Karl Burke's Bungle Inthejungle newcomer JUNGLE DRUMS offers plenty of potential so he is taken to go in at the first time of asking.

14:30 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 5f - 26 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 (8) (40/1 +0%) Glorious Kitty	40 40/1(+0%)	(8) Glorious Kitty 40/1, £68,000 2-y-o, Cotai Glory filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f winner Dontspoilasale. Produced a promising first effort starting out in the deep end when 1¾ lengths fourth of 15 to Betty Clover in listed race (40/1) at York, outpaced before keeping on well. Should improve. Closing fourth in a Listed race on her York debut, so clearly has plenty of ability.
11 (11) (300/1 -355%) Kuwaitya	300 300/1(-355%)	(11) Kuwaitya 300/1, Close second in maiden at Newcastle on debut and didn't have to improve on that when getting up close home in weak novice at Lingfield. Much better form when ¾-length third of 8 in listed race at Vichy (5f, soft, 10/1) 35 days ago but others have more potential. AW winner; close up in a French Listed last time but the ground was heavy.
12 1st (12) (22/1 -214%) Leovanni	22 22/1(-214%)	(12) Leovanni 22/1, 20,000 gns yearling, £190,000 2-y-o, Kodi Bear filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Knocklane Lass. Justified short odds in ready fashion first time up in 11-runner maiden at Nottingham (5f, good) 2 weeks ago. Stable won this 2 years ago and she's a player. Won comfortably at Nottingham; the second didn't run well at York last Friday.
15 2nd (15) (66/1 -313%) Mighty Eriu	66 66/1(-313%)	(15) Mighty Eriu 66/1, €30,000 foal, €16,000 yearling, Inns of Court filly. Sister to 7f winner Inner Temple. Dam (maiden) closely related to smart 2-y-o 5f/5.5f winner Signora Cabello. Promising start when second in what was essentially a maiden at the Curragh (6f), shaping as if 5f will suit. Yard won this 3 years ago. Probably beaten by a smart colt at the Curragh (6f); looks sharp enough for 5f.
14 3rd (14) (100/1 -203%) Maw Lam	100 100/1(-203%)	(14) Maw Lam 100/1, Created a very favourable impression when landing 10-runner maiden at Thirsk better form when runner-up in Hilary Needler at Beverley, doing well considering a slow start put her in a tough position. Can do better still. Needs to improve to trouble the best of these and another tardy start won't help the cause.
16 4th (16) (22/1 +21%) Miss Lamai	22 22/1(+21%)	(16) Miss Lamai 22/1, €90,000 foal, 115,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly who was well on top when making a winning debut at Thirsk (5f, heavy) and improved on that when ½-length second to Betty Clover in listed race at York. No obvious reason when she should finish in front of that rival here, though. Thirsk winner who conceded only late on to Betty Clover in a York Listed race.
17 5th (17) (18/1 -80%) Miss Rascal	18 18/1(-80%)	(17) Miss Rascal 18/1, Havana Gold filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 9f winner Up And Under. Built on her very promising debut when landing the odds in 6-runner C&D maiden (good) 40 days ago, having the run of things but full value in beating a pair of subsequent winners. Needs considering. Needed debut experience and then comfortably made all over C&D; highly regarded.
26 6th (26) (66/1 -230%) Xanthe	66 66/1(-230%)	(26) Xanthe 66/1, €75,000 yearling, Earthlight filly. Closely related to smart 6f winner Fort Del Oro and half-sister to 3 winners. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Beat the boys when making a winning start in 10-runner C&D novice last month, responding well to lead close home, and respected for yard that has won this 5 times. Narrow debut win over C&D; her dam won this race in the same colours 18 years ago.
18 7th (18) (66/1 -65%) Oxford Rock	66 66/1(-65%)	(18) Oxford Rock 66/1, €50,000 foal, 90,000 gns yearling, Starspangledbanner filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Al Mutanabi and 6f winner Boragh Steps. Dam 5f winner. Proved no match for Truly Enchanting in maiden at Tipperary (5f, heavy) on debut 22 days ago so easy enough to look elsewhere. Inexperience held her back when 2nd at Tipperary; today's faster ground might assist.
3 8th (3) (25/1 -56%) Betty Clover	25 25/1(-56%)	(3) Betty Clover 25/1, Time Test filly who overcame a slow start in 14-runner novice at Bath on debut, well on top finish. Not seen to best effect at Salisbury but firmly back on track when winning 15-runner listed race at York (5f, good) 33 days ago by ½ length from Miss Lamai. Stiff 5f will suit and not taken lightly. Listed winner at York but that race is rarely influential when represented in Group events.
2 9th (2) (25/1 -25%) Amestris	25 25/1(-25%)	(2) Amestris 25/1, Mehmas filly. Dam unraced half-sister to 6f winner Henrik and 6f/7f winner Intense Pink (both smart) from a good family. Confirmed debut promise when easily landing the odds in 6-runner novice at Lingfield (5f, good, 2/5) 18 days ago. More to come and worth a shot at this. Second at Newmarket before winning easily at Lingfield; might be ideally drawn.
6 10th (6) (66/1 +0%) Flash The Cash	66 66/1(+0%)	(6) Flash The Cash 66/1, Stepped up only slightly from debut when third of 16 in maiden at Navan (5f, good) 11 days ago and this looks highly ambitious. Two good runs in Ireland but beaten both times and she's evidently no budding star.
1 11th (1) (100/1 -100%) Adrestia	100 100/1(-100%)	(1) Adrestia 100/1, £50,000 yearling, £420,000 2-y-o, Havana Grey filly. Half-sister to 6f-7f winner True Promise. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to useful 6f winner Mr Wizard. Failed to justify favouritism when third in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 7/4). That was only 9 days ago and this is a big ask. This looks a big ask after getting beaten on her Windsor debut only nine days ago.
9 12th (9) (8/1 +50%) Kassaya	8 8/1(+50%)	(9) Kassaya 8/1, 1,000,000F Kingman half-sister to connections' Dewhurst/2000 Guineas winner Chaldean. Greenness prevented her from making a winning debut but made amends despite still not looking the finished article in maiden at Nottingham. More needed again but almost certainly has a bigger performance in her. Swatted the boys at Nottingham; bred to be top class and so far so good; very promising.
23 13th (23) (100/1 -1233%) Truly Enchanting	100 100/1(-1233%)	(23) Truly Enchanting 100/1, No Nay Never filly. Half-sister to useful 9f-10.7f winner Lily Pond. Dam 9f winner. Looked a good prospect when winning 6-runner maiden at Tipperary (5f, heavy) on debut 22 days ago by 3¾ lengths from Oxford Rock, storming clear. Trainer yet to win this but this one looks a strong contender. Looked better the further she went on her winning debut at Tipperary; RPR was good.
5 14th (5) (28/1 -12%) Englemere	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Englemere 28/1, Confirmed debut promise when easy winner of 7-runner maiden at Catterick. However, she didn't have much in hand when defying a penalty by a head from Where's Clare at Carlisle since and others stronger. Lowered the Carlisle 2yo course record last time and that was under a penalty.
20 15th (20) (250/1 -279%) Sands Of Havana	250 250/1(-279%)	(20) Sands Of Havana 250/1, Havana Grey filly. Dam unraced, half-sister to useful 1m winner (stayed 1¼m) Oh Goodness Me. 25/1, produced a promising first effort considering how green she was when close third of 8 in maiden at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 37 days ago but likely to be found wanting here. Third on debut at Windsor but that form is nowhere near good enough for this.
21 16th (21) (100/1 -100%) Seraphim Angel	100 100/1(-100%)	(21) Seraphim Angel 100/1, Sergei Prokofiev filly who built on debut promise to win 9-runner Lily Agnes at Chester (5.1f, good). However, was 2½ lengths sixth of 15 to Betty Clover in listed race at York (5f, good) next time and headgear now applied. Lily Agnes winner; didn't run well enough at York to merit serious consideration here.
4 17th (4) (14/1 +0%) Enchanting Empress	14 14/1(+0%)	(4) Enchanting Empress 14/1, 62,000 gns yearling, Sergei Prokofiev filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner, fourth in Cornwallis Stakes. Responded well when making a successful start in Wolverhampton maiden and beat 4 previous winners to follow up in C&D class 2. Completed hat-trick in listed race at Sandown since and should go well again. Made it 3-3 in a Listed race at Sandown and that effort is entitled to be upgraded.
19 18th (19) (300/1 -355%) Ruby's Profit	300 300/1(-355%)	(19) Ruby's Profit 300/1, Didn't cost much at the sales but made a good start to career when readily winning 7-runner maiden at Kempton (5f). However, struggled in 2 listed events on the turf since so very hard to make a case for. Debut winner on the AW but well beaten in a couple of Listed races.
10 19th (10) (200/1 -203%) Kiss Me My Love	200 200/1(-203%)	(10) Kiss Me My Love 200/1, Off the mark at the third time of asking in ordinary 9-runner maiden at Carlisle 9 days ago, putting experience to good use up against mostly newcomers. Plenty to find at this level. Off the mark at Carlisle nine days ago but this demands so much more from her.
24 20th (24) (66/1 -500%) Ultima Grace	66 66/1(-500%)	(24) Ultima Grace 66/1, American Pharoah filly. Dam 7f winner on turf at 2 yrs. American trainer has won this 4 times since 2009 and this one arrives on the back of an impressive debut win in 5-runner maiden at Keeneland (4.5f, dirt), showing good speed from the gate and allowed to coast home. Must be respected. Looked the business at Keeneland and her yard knows what's needed to win this race.
22 21st (22) (100/1 -400%) Spherical	100 100/1(-400%)	(22) Spherical 100/1, Blue Point filly who was most professional when making a winning debut in 3-runner maiden at Yarmouth (5.2f, soft) 4 weeks ago. However, runner-up has since let the form down and she will find this a totally different test. Beat two breeze-up recruits to win at Yarmouth and she should progress.
25 22nd (25) (200/1 -400%) Where's Clare	200 200/1(-400%)	(25) Where's Clare 200/1, By Mehmas out of a first foal of a French 2-y-o 6f winner. Just denied by the more experienced but penalised Englemere at Carlise on debut and didn't need to improve on that when landing odds in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 2 weeks ago. Remains with potential but others have achieved more. Very good debut effort before winning comfortably on the AW; it's been a likeable start.
13 23rd (13) (33/1 -450%) Make Haste	33 33/1(-450%)	(13) Make Haste 33/1, 40,000 gns foal, 75,000 gns yearling, Blue Point filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Quick Time and 7f winner Shine Forever. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to very smart 6f winner Mince. Looked the winner some way out before forging clear in maiden at Naas (5f, good) last month. Bold claims. Irish filly and this has been the plan ever since she won easily at Naas in early May.
7 24th (7) (100/1 +0%) Flicka's Girl	100 100/1(+0%)	(7) Flicka's Girl 100/1, Winner at Wolverhampton on debut in April and improved on that form at the second attempt when 1½ lengths second to Seraphim Angel in Lily Agnes (18/5) at Chester (5.1f, good), albeit without the promise of more to come. Big outsider. Twice beaten since successful debut; useful filly but not Royal Ascot-winning material.

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14:30 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

In a wide-open affair where a case can be made for many, the tentative vote goes to TRULY ENCHANTING. It was a testament to her ability that she was able to get off the mark after looking green on her debut at Tipperary last month and, with the promise of more to come on forecast better ground, a bold bid is anticipated for the in-form Aidan O'Brien team. American raider Ultima Grace impressed with the way she went about her business when scoring first time out over an extended 4f at Keeneland in April, setting brisk fractions before asserting close home, and she is respected for a trainer who has tasted success in this race four times. Impressive debut winners Make Haste and Spherical are a couple of others who merit consideration in what is sure to be an informative contest.

Plenty of potential as expected for a 2-y-o event at Royal Ascot but the 2 who have created the deepest impression are MAKE HASTE and Truly Enchanting. The former could be called the winner a long way out at Naas so is narrowly preferred to Truly Enchanting, who looked potentially smart when powering away at Tipperary. Wesley Ward has won this 4 times since 2009 and he's represented this time by Ultima Grace, who was impressive at Keeneland and has the potential to rate much higher.

After a most taking C&D success, MISS RASCAL may provide the Cole yard with another Queen Mary 28 years after their first.

14:40 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (6/1 -140%) Bob Bob Ricard	6 6/1(-140%)	(3) Bob Bob Ricard 6/1, Showed promise in bumpers and on his hurdles debut when second at Wetherby in October. Failed to build on that after but a totally different proposition sent chasing/handicapping when successful at Ffos Las 3 weeks ago. Up 5 lb but there should be more to come. On top close home on last month's Ffos Las chase/handicap debut (2m, good); stays further.
12 2nd (12) (300/1 -2900%) Duke Of Luckley	300 300/1(-2900%)	(12) Duke Of Luckley 300/1, Prone to errors but doubled his chase tally at Southwell (20.4f, good) in April, with the runner-up scoring next time. Was closing when making a bad mistake 4 out at Newton Abbot on his latest outing, so he's capable if on a "going" day with visor back on. Southwell win franked by the second; long time since last run around a galloping track.
9 3rd (9) (50/1 -733%) Cape Vidal	50 50/1(-733%)	(9) Cape Vidal 50/1, Didn't go on as hoped in bumpers after a winning debut but made second hurdles start a winning one at Fontwell in October. Disappointing effort at Fontwell last month but in good hands as he goes chasing. Effective over at least 2m3f and good ground over hurdles; likely to take to chasing.
11 4th (11) (80/1 -1043%) Chess Player	80 80/1(-1043%)	(11) Chess Player 80/1, Winner at Huntingdon and Stratford last summer. Freshened up after couple of below-par runs in the autumn and last month's return wasn't devoid of promise. Cheekpieces back on and he's one to consider. Made the podium on all four course visits in 2022; may need 2m3f-2m4f all the time now.
10 5th (10) (350/1 -1650%) Pozo Emery	350 350/1(-1650%)	(10) Pozo Emery 350/1, Got off the mark for his current yard in 11-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell last month. Not in quite the same form next time and lot depends on how he jumps back over fences (pulled up both previous starts). Southwell hurdle winner last month; this would be his easiest chasing assignment to date.
4 6th (4) (250/1 -1686%) No No Maestro	250 250/1(-1686%)	(4) No No Maestro 250/1, Built up a good strike rate for this yard, gaining fourth success over fences at Uttoxeter a year ago. Ran badly on his return at Taunton in March and needed to see more at Chepstow a month later to seriously consider him. Back below a winning mark; will have to prove that 2m4f isn't too sharp a test nowadays.
6 7th (6) (450/1 -1700%) Jony Max	450 450/1(-1700%)	(6) Jony Max 450/1, Put a couple of poor efforts behind him when landing a 6-runner contest from the front at Fakenham (24.2f, soft) in November. Quickly back into his shell since and others more reliable. Scorer off today's mark at Fakenham in November (3m, good to soft); out of form since.
5 8th (5) (350/1 -961%) Judge Earle	350 350/1(-961%)	(5) Judge Earle 350/1, Back in the groove when landing handicap chases at Uttoxeter and this C&D in July. Ended 2023 in pretty tame fashion fitted in headgear, however, and little encouragement both starts this term. C&D chase scorer off 3lb lower last July (soft); has resumed in little form this term.
1 9th (1) (300/1 -4186%) Le Cameleon	300 300/1(-4186%)	(1) Le Cameleon 300/1, Multiple winner who hinted at a revival for his new yard after 5 months off/wind op when sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Kempton (24f, good) in April. Stepped up on that when third at Bangor and he's been eased a further 2 lb. Back on track with his Bangor third latest (2m4.5f, good to soft); eased 2lb more since.
13 10th (13) (300/1 -1775%) You Say Nothing	300 300/1(-1775%)	(13) You Say Nothing 300/1, Scored at Ffos Las (2m) over a year ago and having dropped a fair way in the weights, he offered a lot more when fourth at Stratford 3 weeks ago. That now makes him of interest. Better again last time in spite of a late error; would appeal more over shorter with cut.
7 11th (7) (350/1 -2817%) Barton Knoll	350 350/1(-2817%)	(7) Barton Knoll 350/1, Has been given a chance by the handicapper (now 13 lb below last winning mark), but he's no battler and he may just need this on first start since October. Trip/ground are perfect and mark has never been lower; 245-day absence is a worry.
2 \|PU\| (2) (150/1 -200%) Defan	150 150/1(-200%)	(2) Defan 150/1, Dual winner over fences for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland but no impact last year, tailed-off last on yard debut in handicap chase at Fontwell (17.8f, good) in October. Awful lot to prove on reappearance. Triple 2m-2m1f scorer in Ireland; less convincing over further; 58l last on stable debut.
8 \|PU\| (8) (300/1 -8471%) Hardy Boy	300 300/1(-8471%)	(8) Hardy Boy 300/1, Won at Huntingdon around this time last year and held form pretty well thereafter for all his attitude and jumping is questionable. Visor back on and he's been eased 2 lb. Better than a 1-11 record over fences suggests; visor back on after last time's antics.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:40 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

BOB BOB RICARD struck on his chase/handicap debut at Ffos Las on his latest outing and a 5lb rise could prove to be on the lenient side. The son of Bathyrhon remains in the same grade and should have no issues with going up in trip, so he can record a double. Le Cameleon was beaten into third at Bangor last time but could get closer off a 2lb lower mark and with Gavin Sheehan booked, while Chess Player rates best of the rest.

BOB BOB RICARD is built for chasing and he elevated his form at the first try over fences when successful at Ffos Las 3 weeks ago. With the promise of more to come, he's the one to be with, for all You Say Nothing lurks on a very dangerous mark at the foot of the weights having hinted at a revival last time. Chess Player is also considered with cheekpieces back on.

Assuming no repeat of last time's antics, HARDY BOY can record an overdue second chase success ahead of Bob Bob Ricard.

14:50 Hamilton Maiden (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 1st (3) (10/1 -25%) Shazani	10 10/1(-25%)	(3) Shazani 10/1, Twice-raced colt. 150/1, fourth of 10 in novice at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Fourth in 5f Ripon novice two weeks ago; can do better still back over this longer trip.
7 2nd (7) (7/1 -133%) Pretty Thing	7 7/1(-133%)	(7) Pretty Thing 7/1, 11/2, fourth of 5 in novice at Ripon (6f, soft) on debut 20 days ago. Should progress. Debut fourth of five in novice at Ripon; this Calyx filly can take a step forward.
8 3rd (8) (33/1 -175%) Who Wants Me	33 33/1(-175%)	(8) Who Wants Me 33/1, Foaled March 17. 65,000 gns Starspangledbanner half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 5f winner Grammata and 7f winner Bendy Spirit. Dam 9f winner. Stable not really known for first-time-out juvenile winners but she makes paper appeal. Starspangledbanner filly; betting can prove an accurate guide for this debutante.
6 4th (6) (11/4 +45%) Gold Black	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(6) Gold Black 11/4, Foaled March 3. €65,000 Golden Horde colt. Dam, runner-up at 9f/1¼m in France, out of useful 13f winner Landskia. Stable's juveniles have been going well so a market move for this one would look significant. Golden Horde colt; yard among the winners so he rates an interesting newcomer.
5 5th (5) (20/1 -67%) Force Of Honour	20 20/1(-67%)	(5) Force Of Honour 20/1, Foaled February 26. 42,000 gns Land Force colt. Half-brother to smart winner up to 1m Grey's Monument. Dam unraced half-sister to winner up to 1¼m (including Racing Post Trophy) Casamento. Needs keeping an eye on in the betting. Son of Land Force who commands plenty of respect on his first run.
1 6th (1) (3/1 +40%) Herecomesthebear	3 3/1(+40%)	(1) Herecomesthebear 3/1, 20/1, seventh of 9 in novice at Chester (5f, good, 20/1) on debut 42 days ago. May do better. Seventh of nine in novice at Chester on debut; this son of Kodi Bear can build on it.
4 7th (4) (40/1 -1233%) Triple Charged	40 40/1(-1233%)	(4) Triple Charged 40/1, Twice-raced colt. Stepped up on debut when 3 lengths third of 4 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good, 13/2) 16 days ago. Third of four in 6f Ayr maiden 16 days ago; holds solid form claims.
2 8th (2) (9/1 -13%) Lucius Aurelius	9 9/1(-13%)	(2) Lucius Aurelius 9/1, 8/1, third of 5 in maiden (8/1) at this course (5f, soft) on debut 21 days ago. Open to improvement. Debut maiden third here; this Zoustar colt looks open to progress so needs considering.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:50 Hamilton Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Trainer Richard Fahey has won two of the last five runnings of this race suggesting the unraced Gold Black is worth a market watch. That said, he may find this six furlongs on the sharp side based on the dam's side of his pedigree. TRIPLE CHARGED showed improved form when third at Ayr and another step forward may see him shed the maiden tag. Lucius Aurelius and Pretty Thing could both enter calculations after their promising debuts.

With the Richard Fahey 2-y-os going so well a chance is taken on newcomer GOLD BLACK, with confidence increased should the betting vibes be strong. Pretty Thing and Lucius Aurelius are open to progress on the back of quite encouraging debut efforts and are feared most in that order.

Richard Fahey has his string in great order so his Golden Horde colt GOLD BLACK is taken to go in at the first time of asking.

15:05 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 14f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 1st (4) (15/8 +16%) Illinois	1.875 15/8(+16%)	(4) Illinois 15/8, Took a step forward from debut when third in a French Group 1 (strong form) last year. Stepped up on reappearance despite looking unsuited by the track/ground when runner-up to subsequent Derby-second Ambiente Friendly at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) last time and there should be more to come. Second in the Lingfield Derby Trial and looks sure to be suited by this extra yardage.
3 2nd (3) (3/1 +25%) Highbury	3 3/1(+25%)	(3) Highbury 3/1, Galileo colt who was much improved from debut when getting off the mark by a wide margin in a Leopardstown maiden (12f, good to firm) last month. That form is proving extremely strong (all 6 that have run since either won or placed next time), so he looks ready for this step up in class. Looks sure to make further progress after his 1m4f maiden win at Leopardstown (good).
1 3rd (1) (13/2 -18%) Birdman	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(1) Birdman 13/2, Debut winner at Cork in April (had Highbury back in third) and showed much improved form to maintain unbeaten record in 4-runner listed race at Navan (13f, good) last month, leading entering final 1f. Has already outstayed his pedigree and looks capable of better still. Too strong late on for his rivals in a 1m4f maiden at Cork and 1m5f Listed race at Navan.
7 4th (7) (11/2 +39%) Meydaan	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(7) Meydaan 11/2, Progressed with each start thus far, franking the form of the Lingfield Derby Trial when winning 7-runner listed race at Goodwood (11.2f, good to firm) last month by neck from Space Legend, leading on bridle 2f out (better placed than runner-up). Likely he has more to offer with Buick booked. Held by Illinois at Lingfield; lucky 1m3f Listed winner at Goodwood but 1m6f makes appeal.
12 5th (12) (125/1 -793%) The Equator	125 125/1(-793%)	(12) The Equator 125/1, Confirmed debut promise on return when winning 9-runner maiden at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) in April. Still very much a work in progress but shaped with plenty of encouragement when fourth in a Group 3 at the Curragh last month and he looks all about stamina. 1 of 4 for Aidan O'Brien. Lowest rated of the four O'Brien runners but should improve for the extra half mile.
5 6th (5) (28/1 -12%) Imperial Sovereign	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Imperial Sovereign 28/1, Debut winner at Newcastle and shaped well when runner-up in a Kempton novice (11f) in March, just failing having missed the break. Ran about as well as could have been expected when sixth in listed Derby Trial at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) last month so he's likely to come up short. Beaten nearly 12l in the Lingfield Derby Trial (11.6f, good) latest, behind two of these.
6 7th (6) (50/1 -25%) Lavender Hill Mob	50 50/1(-25%)	(6) Lavender Hill Mob 50/1, Found improvement when taking 6-runner handicap at Goodwood last month and seemed to excel himself in better company when 3¾ lengths fourth of 7 to Meydaan in listed race at same track (11.2f, good to firm) 3 weeks later. That form may not be reliable, and he's a big outsider in this grade. 1m3f Goodwood Listed race developed as he waited for room but Meydaan beat him nearly 4l.
10 8th (10) (250/1 -525%) Pappano	250 250/1(-525%)	(10) Pappano 250/1, Off the mark at the second attempt at Wolverhampton (12.2f) in April but struggled to make an impact in the Chester Vase and a listed event at Goodwood on his last couple of outings. Clearly well regarded but seemingly needs his sights lowering for now. While he should stay 1m6f in time, others look far more ready for this Group 2 test.
8 9th (8) (20/1 +0%) Mina Rashid	20 20/1(+0%)	(8) Mina Rashid 20/1, Promise in a Nottingham novice on debut and confirmed that promise at the second attempt fitted with a hood when winning 5-runner maiden at Chester (12.3f, good to firm) just under 6 weeks ago, benefiting from a bit of a pace collapse over a much longer trip. Looks a stayer in the making. Late bid won 1m4f Chester maiden; others have achieved more but this trip will surely suit.
9 10th (9) (125/1 -150%) Mr Hampstead	125 125/1(-150%)	(9) Mr Hampstead 125/1, Fairly useful form when placed on all 3 starts for Roger Varian but was out of his depth when finishing tailed off in the Derby at Epsom (12f, good to soft) earlier this month. Faces another stiff task. Outgunned by Mina Rashid in 1m4f Chester maiden; 80-1 when remote in the Derby 18 days ago.
11 11th (11) (450/1 -800%) See The Green	450 450/1(-800%)	(11) See The Green 450/1, Very green on debut at Wolverhampton and took a big step forward when finishing runner-up at Ripon next time. Probably didn't need to reproduce that form to get off the mark in 7-runner maiden at Catterick (12.1f, soft) just under 4 weeks ago but this a completely different kettle of fish. Scrambled win at 4-9 in a Catterick maiden (1m4f, soft) is no recommendation for this race.

LTO Selection:

15:05 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

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

With four of the last nine winners trained by Aidan O'Brien and winning favourites in both 2022 and 2023, there is a lot to like about the chances of HIGHBURY, who heads the early markets. Third on his debut, he showed the benefit of that experience when running away with a Leopardstown maiden by over seven lengths after showing a decent turn of foot when asked. The son of Galileo may reverse debut form with the unbeaten Birdman here, though that cannot be guaranteed and Jessica Harrington's Free Eagle gelding looks a worthy adversary who cannot be ignored. Mina Rashid is an outsider to consider after he stayed on strongly to win his maiden at Chester and appeals as having further improvement to come as a stayer.

Plenty of lightly-raced budding stayers tackling this sort of test for the first time line up and it's HIGHBURY who looks the most persuasive option having bolted up in a Leopardstown maiden (strong form) last month. He can provide Aidan O'Brien with an eighth success in this race at the expense of stablemate Illinois, who found only subsequent Derby runner-up Ambiente Friendly too strong last time, while Birdman, who beat the selection on debut, rounds off the shortlist.

Aidan O'Brien fields four runners, three of whom look strong candidates and ILLINOIS looks particularly strong.

15:15 Worcester NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (100/1 -52%) As Good As Can Be	100 100/1(-52%)	(5) As Good As Can Be 100/1, €40,000 3-y-o, £5,000 4-y-o, Milan gelding. Dam unraced sister to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Bobs Worth and fairly useful 2m hurdler winner Chesterfieldavenue. Unplaced completed start in Irish points (Apr 28). Likely best watched on Rules debut. Completed only one of his three Irish points; best watched on rules debut.
2 1st (2) (8/1 -33%) Holokea	8 8/1(-33%)	(2) Holokea 8/1, £55,000 5-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam maiden pointer. Irish point winner himself, including last time (May 5) and market confidence behind him would look interesting for yard who are 2-7 with their bumper runners so far this term. Dual Irish point winner this spring before changing hands for £55,000; rules debut today.
4 2nd (4) (10/1 -200%) All Well And Good	10 10/1(-200%)	(4) All Well And Good 10/1, Mukhadram gelding. Dam 7f/1m winner. Pedigree suggests he will have the requisite speed for this sort of test and yard no stranger to success in this sphere. Respected. Out of a fair 7f/1m Flat winner; stable has very good record in bumpers.
1 3rd (1) (11/2 -57%) Elysian Knight	5.5 11/2(-57%)	(1) Elysian Knight 11/2, Champs Elysees gelding. Bred to stay well but he offered something to work on when third of 12 in bumper at Fontwell (17.7f, good, 5/1) on NH debut 34 days ago, pushed along home turn and plugging on. Can build on that. Stayed on for third on debut at Fontwell last month; may need a stiffer test than this.
10 4th (10) (22/1 -175%) Theatre Of Flight	22 22/1(-175%)	(10) Theatre Of Flight 22/1, Mukhadram gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler Nadaitak and modest 2m chase winner Alghazaal. Dam 1¼m winner. Yard boast a healthy strike rate in bumpers so far this term so strength behind him in the betting would look significant. Half-brother to some useful Flat winners; in good hands; interesting newcomer.
3 5th (3) (14/1 -100%) Rocket Man	14 14/1(-100%)	(3) Rocket Man 14/1, €82,000 3-y-o, Maxios gelding. Proved a disappointment relative to his SP when fourth of 6 on bumper debut at Warwick (2m) in May, caught out badly one the pace lifted before staying on gradually. Feasible to think he can take a step forward. Only fourth of six when favourite for recent debut; evidently thought capable of better.
6 6th (6) (12/1 +25%) Confinentic	12 12/1(+25%)	(6) Confinentic 12/1, Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Dam, ran once on Flat, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser who became unreliable (stayed 25f) Problema Tic. Market should prove an informative guide on racecourse bow. Pedigree doesn't leap off the pace but stable does pretty well in bumpers.
11 7th (11) (40/1 -21%) Warfleet	40 40/1(-21%)	(11) Warfleet 40/1, Dartmouth gelding. Dam (h99), 2¾m hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 3m) Billy No Name out of useful hurdle winner around 2m Just Little. Second foal from a dual 2m5f hurdle winner; stable not known for bumper winners.
7 8th (7) (11/1 -57%) Everybodydancenow	11 11/1(-57%)	(7) Everybodydancenow 11/1, Passing Glance gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart hurdler Colin's Sister and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Colin's Brother. Stable’s first-timers usually supported. Half-brother to smart hurdler Colin's Sister; with a good stable; enters calculations.
12 9th (12) (11/2 +21%) Noels Destiny Star	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(12) Noels Destiny Star 11/2, €65,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil mare. Half-sister to useful chaser Go On Chez and modest hurdler Belatrix Lestrange. Dam, bumper winner, out of half-sister to outstanding 2m chaser Azertyuiop and very smart French staying chaser Bipbap. Very much respected on debut. Half-sister to useful chaser Go On Chez; stable does well in bumpers; appeals on paper.
8 10th (8) (4/1 +50%) Patch Man	4 4/1(+50%)	(8) Patch Man 4/1, Walk In The Park gelding. Failed to justify cramped odds when sixth of 7 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) on NH debut 28 days ago, heavy ground a possible factor. Strength behind him in the betting shouldn't be forgotten though and he's worth another chance. Very disappointing odds-on favourite on debut biut ought to be capable of much better.
9 11th (9) (300/1 -200%) Steel Soldier	300 300/1(-200%)	(9) Steel Soldier 300/1, £5,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 21f) Dare Me. Little impact in Irish points (latest outing May 12). Did not show a great deal in three Irish points this year; rules debut today.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,

15:15 Worcester NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

ELYSIAN KNIGHT showed a fair amount of ability when he finished third on his debut at Fontwell and he would have learned a great deal from that experience. With normal improvement, he ought to go close. Everybodydancenow is related to plenty of winners and goes for the Nigel Twiston-Davies yard, so it will be interesting to see how he fares in the market on his first start, while any market confidence behind All Well And Good should be noted too.

PATCH MAN was all the rage in the betting (yard 4-11 in bumpers in last 5 seasons) but ultimately may have found the testing ground catching him out on bumper debut at Southwell 4 weeks ago. He's afforded another chance under Harry Cobden. Newcomer Noels Destiny Star is one to consider, with Rocket Man and Elysian Knight another pair worth a second look in a competitive affair.

Olly Murphy's newcomer ALL WELL AND GOOD has more speed in his pedigree than a few of these and might be the answer.

15:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 11f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (5/1 +17%) Flying Scotsman	5 5/1(+17%)	(7) Flying Scotsman 5/1, Shade more like it from reduced turf mark when fourth of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Pontefract (10f, soft) 49 days ago. Visor replaces cheekpieces. Three wins in Ireland; below par for this yard; well treated now; new headgear.
6 1st (6) (18/1 -200%) Purple Gown	18 18/1(-200%)	(6) Purple Gown 18/1, One win from 28 Flat runs. 17/2, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, soft) 116 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time returned to the level. 1m winner in Ireland in 2023; some fair form for this yard; stays 1m4f; cheekpieces tried.
4 2nd (4) (11/8 +54%) Spanish Hustle	1.375 11/8(+54%)	(4) Spanish Hustle 11/8, Three-time C&D winner. Fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (13.1f, soft, 7/1) 21 days ago, too free to last out. Shortlist material back down in trip. Three C&D wins last term, including this race; becoming well handicapped again; chance.
1 3rd (1) (7/1 -40%) Bohemian Breeze	7 7/1(-40%)	(1) Bohemian Breeze 7/1, 16/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Cheekpieces on first time and this represents a drop in class. Ayr and dual AW winner last year; not quite at his best this term; cheekpieces now tried.
3 4th (3) (12/1 +14%) Tilsitt	12 12/1(+14%)	(3) Tilsitt 12/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 8 in handicap (25/1) at Newcastle (10.2f). Off 174 days and he needs everything to fall right. On a good mark having dropped 16lb last term; off since December and may just need the run.
2 5th (2) (100/1 -1567%) Jackhammer	100 100/1(-1567%)	(2) Jackhammer 100/1, Cheekpieces on for first time, fourth of 7 in handicap (8/1) at this course (9.2f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Longest trip he's tackled on the level. 1m1f winner here last year; two fair runs this time; could go well but trip a concern.
8 6th (8) (10/3 +26%) Jaminoz	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(8) Jaminoz 10/3, Course winner. Respectable fourth of 13 in handicap (15/2) at this course (8.3f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Significantly back up in trip, which will help. Two wins here for Jim Goldie last term; found 8.5f too short here last time.
5 7th (5) (14/1 -75%) Hondo	14 14/1(-75%)	(5) Hondo 14/1, 17/2 and cheekpieces on for first time, fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Roger Fell & Sean Murray. 12,500gns buy in October; some promise last term; unexposed; could go well on stable debut.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

In what looks a trappy affair, the tentative vote goes to JAMINOZ. Lucinda Russell's charge kept on well to finish fourth over an extended mile here last week and, off an unchanged mark stepping up in trip, he can land the spoils. Spanish Hustle has the ability to play a hand in a race of this nature and a bounce back to form off his last winning mark would be no surprise. Jackhammer was too keen for his own good when finishing fourth here latest and, with the headgear discarded this time, completes the shortlist.

This looks competitive for the numbers with SPANISH HUSTLE just about the most persuasive option with this drop back in trip sure to suit. The assessor has given Flying Scotsman every chance so he's dangerous in a change of headgear, with course-winner Jaminoz also of interest.

This can go to SPANISH HUSTLE who won three times over C&D last season and is back on his last winning mark. Jaminoz is next best.

15:45 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
13 1st (13) (6/1 +57%) Running Lion	6 6/1(+57%)	(13) Running Lion 6/1, Useful last season and she looked all over the winner before hanging left over 1f out when runner-up on return in Dahlia Stakes (9f) at Newmarket in May. Subsequent effort in Princess Elizabeth Stakes has to go down as disappointing and she needs treating with a degree of caution now. Enters the reckoning on her best form but was disappointing last time; risks attached.
6 2nd (6) (4/1 -14%) Laurel	4 4/1(-14%)	(6) Laurel 4/1, Well-regarded filly who ran a fine race when second at Group 1 level on final start at 3 yrs. Seen only twice last season, successful on return at listed level prior to a lesser run in the Lockinge at Newbury (1m) 13 months ago. Interesting she remains in training as a 5-y-o and she's shortlisted. Back from 396 days off but she's still lightly raced and is a big player on her best form.
3 3rd (3) (14/1 +22%) Doom	14 14/1(+22%)	(3) Doom 14/1, Consistent filly who progressed gradually towards the end of last season, signing off with success in French listed event (7f, soft) in November. Solid return to action when ¾-length third of 10 to Gregarina in Athasi Stakes at the Curragh (7f) and possible she can improve further this term. Still has potential but best form has been at 7f and she has quite a bit to find here.
7 4th (7) (80/1 -100%) Magical Sunset	80 80/1(-100%)	(7) Magical Sunset 80/1, Useful filly. Career best when landing Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, heavy) last summer for Richard Hannon prior to a couple of low-key efforts in the autumn. Not at very best in trio of starts for new yard so far this term and work to do if she's to feature at this level. Won Group 3 at Goodwood last summer but she's been disappointing since; others preferred.
11 5th (11) (66/1 -1786%) Rogue Millennium	66 66/1(-1786%)	(11) Rogue Millennium 66/1, Smart mare who confirmed previous promise when landing this race 12 months ago. Acquired by present connections for £1,650,000 after final start and she shaped better than the result when third behind Ocean Jewel on return at the Curragh (1m) in May. Has to be of strong interest again. Won this last year and she didn't get much luck on stable debut last month; key player.
5 6th (5) (66/1 +0%) Julia Augusta	66 66/1(+0%)	(5) Julia Augusta 66/1, Useful mare who ran creditably upped in grade/on debut for new yard when 2 lengths fourth of 8 to Breege in Group 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. However, she's likely to find a few too good again in this even deeper contest. Behind two of today's rivals in Group 3 at Epsom and this looks a tough task.
2 7th (2) (350/1 -2088%) Breege	350 350/1(-2088%)	(2) Breege 350/1, Posted some excellent efforts in defeat last season, notably her second in the Sandringham at this meeting. Good third on return at Goodwood and deservedly back to winning ways in Grp. 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom 18 days ago. Looks a player again in first-time cheekpieces. Group 3 win at Epsom last time; has more to do here but she's in the mix; headgear on.
12 8th (12) (350/1 -2817%) Royal Dress	350 350/1(-2817%)	(12) Royal Dress 350/1, Useful handicapper for Richard Hannon last season and caused a surprise when edging out Breege on return in Goodwood listed contest in May. Matched that level when third behind that rival at Epsom latest (not seen to best effect) and she's evidently an improved performer this term. Big improvement in hood for new yard; now steps up to a Group 2 but she could be dangerous.
10 9th (10) (350/1 -1844%) Orchid Bloom	350 350/1(-1844%)	(10) Orchid Bloom 350/1, Progressed into a useful performer last term, successful on handicap debut at Newbury (1m) before finishing placed in pair of listed events. Ran well on her first try in pattern company when fourth behind Ocean Jewel at the Curragh 24 days ago. Stronger pace here will aid her cause. Has some work to do on these terms and fast ground is an unknown factor; tongue-tie on.
9 10th (9) (300/1 -1775%) Novus	300 300/1(-1775%)	(9) Novus 300/1, Smart filly who progressed throughout last term, winning 3 times either side of a very good sixth in Sandringham (1m) at this meeting 12 months ago. Enhanced her excellent Goodwood record when edged out late on at listed level in May and she's an each-way player back up in class. Went close in Listed race last month but this demands more and all wins have been on soft.
1 11th (1) (350/1 -4275%) Ocean Jewel	350 350/1(-4275%)	(1) Ocean Jewel 350/1, Sioux Nation filly who won Group 3 Ballycorus Stakes 12 months ago and, lightly raced since, she returned with a career-best performance when taking 8-runner Group 2 at the Curragh (1m) 24 days ago. Still low mileage and she could have more to offer at this sort of trip. Won Group 2 at Curragh and had two of today's rivals behind her; respected under penalty.
8 12th (8) (450/1 -350%) Nibras Angel	450 450/1(-350%)	(8) Nibras Angel 450/1, Won 2 of her 4 starts as a 3-y-o and progressed further without getting her head in front in Meydan around the turn of the year. Latest sixth of 11 in handicap at Newbury (7f) was a creditable effort but she's got plenty to find up at this level. Losing run is up to nine and she's bottom of the pack on ratings.
14 13th (14) (350/1 -2088%) Sea The Lady	350 350/1(-2088%)	(14) Sea The Lady 350/1, Useful performer who won 3 times as a juvenile. Improved without tasting success in pattern company during 2023 and she proved as good as ever on return/debut for new yard when third in Longchamp Group 3 (10f) in April. Forecast quicker conditions will hold no fears here. French filly who has something to find and her tactical speed will be tested back at 1m.
4 14th (4) (14/1 +13%) Gregarina	14 14/1(+13%)	(4) Gregarina 14/1, €210,000 purchase having showed useful form in France and she made perfect start for new yard when taking Group 3 Athasi Stakes at the Curragh (7f, soft) in May, staying on to lead dying strides. Return to this longer trip a plus and she's not discounted. Last-gasp win in Group 3 on stable debut and she's not ruled out back up in trip.

LTO Selection:

15:45 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Laurel has her first start since disappointing in last year's Lockinge. She won a Listed contest at Kempton under Ryan Moore before that, but has something to prove on her reappearance and OCEAN JEWEL is preferred. The latter looked an improved filly when winning a Group 2 contest at the Curragh last month with plenty left in the tank, and further improvement looks on the cards. Rogue Millennium won this last year and has joined Joseph O'Brien subsequently. She was no match for the selection when sent off favourite at the Curragh, though she may finish closer on this occasion. Breege accounted for Royal Dress and Running Lion when landing a Group 3 at Epsom, but would prefer some cut in the ground, while William Buick picks up the ride on the Irish filly and Group 3 winner Gregarina and she could go well.

Low-mileage mare LAUREL has been absent since finishing down the field in the Lockinge 13 months ago but she'd looked one to keep firmly on side in landing 3 of her 4 previous starts. All the more significant her leading connections opt to keep her in training as a 5-y-o, she's selected to enhance her good record fresh and strike. Last year's winner Rogue Millennium had little go right on return/yard debut and is feared. Ocean Jewel and Breege are others to consider.

Preference is for last year's winner ROGUE MILLENNIUM, who didn't get much luck behind Ocean Jewel on her return last month.

15:55 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (33/1 -136%) Sea Prince	33 33/1(-136%)	(6) Sea Prince 33/1, Opened his chase account at Stratford (17f) in summer 2022 but hasn't gone on from that effort since. After 7 months off (had gone well fresh in the past), unseated rider at the sixth at Southwell 15 days ago, though he's on a workable mark back over hurdles. Unseated rider in a recent chase, after a layoff; first hurdling start since June 2022.
7 2nd (7) (10/3 +33%) Forget The Way	3.333333 10/3(+33%)	(7) Forget The Way 10/3, Off the mark at this C&D last summer when trained by Alan King. After 5 months off, back on track when third at Huntingdon (19.6f) on stable debut, before let down by his jumping over fences last time. One to note returned to hurdling. C&D winner for Alan King last summer and placed at Huntingdon on last month's stable debut.
1 3rd (1) (20/1 -167%) Hidalgo De L'isle	20 20/1(-167%)	(1) Hidalgo De L'isle 20/1, Dual handicap winner at Bangor (both 16.7f) last year, with his latest success in May. Wasn't discredited after 4 months off when fourth at Wetherby (16f, good) when last seen in October and he can give his running again on his return (has had a wind op). Dual hurdle winner in 2023; not yet fully exposed but absent since October.
8 4th (8) (5/1 -122%) Cawthorne Banker	5 5/1(-122%)	(8) Cawthorne Banker 5/1, Fairly useful bumper performer who has improved over hurdles since handicapping and fitted with cheekpieces, making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts when scoring at Fontwell (17.7f, good) last month. Not taken lightly. 2-4 since fitted with cheekpieces and switched to handicaps; probably still on the upgrade.
2 5th (2) (33/1 -408%) Galata Bridge	33 33/1(-408%)	(2) Galata Bridge 33/1, As good as ever when winning at Uttoxeter (15.8) last May and placed at this course (20f) on his next 2 starts. After 9 months, badly hampered at the third when sixth of 15 at Kempton (16f, good) in April, so he's a major player with that run behind him. Ran quite well in April, after a layoff, and is now back on last winning mark; shortlisted.
11 6th (11) (6/1 +50%) Addosh	6 6/1(+50%)	(11) Addosh 6/1, Long time without a win but shaped encouragingly off a career-low mark when third of 6 at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) in May. Failed to build on that effort at Warwick 9 days later, though she's not discounted with her yard amongst the winners. Twice made the frame last month but is not firing on all cylinders; others appeal more.
9 7th (9) (200/1 -900%) Clear The Runway	200 200/1(-900%)	(9) Clear The Runway 200/1, Prolific winner over fences/hurdles back in 2022 but struggled for form largely campaigned over hurdles last season. However, he shaped a bit better when sixth of 9 at Southwell (15.8f, good to soft) last month. Lurks on a dangerous mark with cheekpieces reapplied. Useful chaser in 2022 but has lost his way; cheekpieces refitted in bid to prompt revival.
12 8th (12) (350/1 -2400%) Iolaos Du Mou	350 350/1(-2400%)	(12) Iolaos Du Mou 350/1, Bumper winner on debut and encouragement when runner-up on his first 2 completed starts over hurdles last season. However, he disappointed sent handicapping on his last 2 outings (had a wind op prior to the latest) and has since left Nicky Henderson. Sold out of Nicky Henderson's stable for £7,000 after disappointing in first two handicaps.
5 9th (5) (300/1 -2900%) Enki Flacke	300 300/1(-2900%)	(5) Enki Flacke 300/1, Much-improved hurdler in 2022/23 for Gordon Elliott, successful 3 times at Perth in maiden and 2 novices. After 18 months off, badly hampered at the first when mid-field in a Bangor handicap (16.7f, good) on his stable debut in May. This run should reveal more. Back from long absence with low-key run in May but that outing ought to have done him good.
4 10th (4) (200/1 -203%) Ballywood	200 200/1(-203%)	(4) Ballywood 200/1, Useful chaser at best who went the wrong way in 2020/21, though shaped as if back in form when third in an Aintree handicap (19.9f) when last seen in May 2021. Lengthy absence to overcome back over hurdles on first run for yard after leaving Alan King. Very useful chaser in his prime but makes stable debut after 1,132-day absence.
3 11th (3) (40/1 -100%) Cillians Charm	40 40/1(-100%)	(3) Cillians Charm 40/1, Fairly useful form at best in Ireland, but after a 14-month absence off he made a discouraging start for his new yard when tailed off at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) 2 weeks ago, possibly amiss. Others more persuasive at present. Ex-Irish 7yo; well beaten on recent stable debut but likely to get back on track soon.

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15:55 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A competitive contest that may go the way of HIDALGO DE L'ISLE, who has his first start following wind surgery. Fourth in a better race when last seen in October, he is lightly raced for a seven-year-old and may have even more to offer. Enki Flacke can only improve for his first start in 18 months at Bangor and has to be considered, but Forget The Way could be the bigger danger with the booking of Harry Cobden an eye-catching one.

GALATA BRIDGE did well under the circumstances when sixth at Kempton on his reappearance, left with a lot of ground to make up having been hampered early, so he is taken to build on that effort and return to winning ways. Cawthorne Banker has been going the right way in handicaps and is respected, with Forget The Way completing the shortlist.

He seems to have a few quirks but CAWTHORNE BANKER has made good progress since switched to handicaps and can win again.

16:10 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (11/4 +0%) Jazz Scene	2.75 11/4(+0%)	(5) Jazz Scene 11/4, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, seventh of 10 in novice event at Catterick (7f, good) 37 days ago, needing stiffer test. Makes handicap debut upped in trip so could well be a different proposition. Brought along steadily, seventh in Catterick novice latest; can do better now in handicaps.
2 2nd (2) (15/2 -36%) Mysteryofthesands	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(2) Mysteryofthesands 15/2, 3/1, creditable second of 5 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Fairly treated back in a handicap. Good second in Beverley maiden latest; respected back in handicap company.
4 3rd (4) (22/1 -120%) Finn Ironside	22 22/1(-120%)	(4) Finn Ironside 22/1, 5/1, sixth of 8 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f). Off 173 days but returns with yard in reasonable nick. Off 173 days and still a maiden but he can't be discounted for his in-form yard.
3 4th (3) (10/1 -432%) John L Sullivan	10 10/1(-432%)	(3) John L Sullivan 10/1, Runner-up effort at Wetherby worked out well and he produced a career best when winning 11-runner handicap back at that venue (8f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Carries penalty but looks the one to beat. Comfortably landed handicap at Wetherby (1m) eight days ago; big shout under a 6lb penalty.
1 5th (1) (15/2 -173%) Rosenzoo	7.5 15/2(-173%)	(1) Rosenzoo 15/2, Career best when winning 5-runner handicap (13/2) at Musselburgh (9f, good to firm) 6 days ago. Carries penalty but he displayed a willing attitude on that occasion so seems sure to give it a good go. Gamely won at Musselburgh six days ago; has 6lb penalty but he's not ruled out.

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16:10 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

JOHN L SULLIVAN impressed with the manner of his victory over a mile at Wetherby last week, making smooth headway to join the leaders before putting the race to bed in a matter of strides, and the likelihood is that a 6lb penalty may not be enough to anchor him. Fellow last-time-out winner Rosenzoo also commands respect under a penalty but inconsistency continues to be the main concern with him, while it would be foolish to overlook Jazz Scene, who steps up in trip on his handicap debut.

Having finished second in a very warm handicap for the grade at Wetherby, JOHN L SULLIVAN opened his account back at that venue last week and has strong claims of defying a penalty. The potential fly in the ointment is Jazz Scene, a Sir Mark Prescott handicap debutant tackling a more suitable trip.

Lucinda Russell's JOHN L SULLIVAN hasn't looked back since handicapping and can make light of a 6lb penalty for his Wetherby win.

16:25 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (13/8 +7%) Auguste Rodin	1.625 13/8(+7%)	(2) Auguste Rodin 13/8, Flopped in 2000 Guineas and King George but won all other outings at 3, namely Derby at Epsom, Irish Derby, Irish Champion and Breeders' Cup Turf. Flopped again on Meydan reappearance but took a big step back in the right direction when second in Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh. Leading player. Has an impressive array of top-flight wins, but punctuated by some absolute shockers.
8 2nd (8) (40/1 -100%) Zarakem	40 40/1(-100%)	(8) Zarakem 40/1, Rose through the ranks with a 5-timer last season and produced a career best to make a winning reappearance in the Prix d'Harcourt at Longchamp (10.4f) in April. However, ran below form in Group 1 there later that month and this isn't any easier. Career best when winning a Group 2 at Longchamp (1m2f, heavy), too strong for Horizon Dore.
4 3rd (4) (15/2 -15%) Horizon Dore	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(4) Horizon Dore 15/2, Progressed well last year, gaining his fourth success in a row in Prix Dollar at Longchamp (9.7f) in September and has returned at least as good this season, losing out only in a head-bobbing finish in Grade 1 at aforementioned track on most recent outing. Respected. Usually held up and has fine turn of foot; move away from soft/heavy ground may well help.
1 4th (1) (13/2 +46%) Alflaila	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(1) Alflaila 13/2, Slow starter who ended 2022 firmly on the up, supplementing his Group 3 Strensall Stakes win at York with a high-class effort in the Darley Stakes at Newmarket (9f). Ran only twice in 2023, winning Group 2 at York on return before a creditable effort behind Auguste Rodin in Irish Champion Stakes. About 3l fifth of 8 to Auguste Rodin in Irish Champion Stakes, running on well from last.
6 5th (6) (66/1 -230%) Royal Rhyme	66 66/1(-230%)	(6) Royal Rhyme 66/1, Most progressive last season, bolting up in Goodwood handicap before following up in a Ayr listed race (1¼m). Far from disgraced stepped up to Group 1 level when fifth in Champion Stakes here and outclassed his 3 rivals in Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown on return. Interesting contender. Needs improvement but while most form has been progressive, that's on softer than good.
10 6th (10) (50/1 -1718%) Inspiral	50 50/1(-1718%)	(10) Inspiral 50/1, High-class mare who completed a top-level hat-trick in the autumn with wins in the Sun Chariot at Newmarket (1m) and Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf at Santa Anita (1¼m). Should be all the better for her reappearance and holds leading claims. Last-gasp win at Breeders' Cup last November on her only go at 1m2f; below-form return.
9 7th (9) (14/1 -17%) Blue Rose Cen	14 14/1(-17%)	(9) Blue Rose Cen 14/1, Smart filly who had a brilliant season (for Christophere Head) last year, winning the Pouliches, Diane and the Prix de l'Opera. Ran respectably in Grade 1 at Longchamp (9.2f) on last month's reappearance and can be marked up having met trouble. Four Group 1 wins, last two over about 1m2f; not disgraced behind Horizon Dore on return.
5 8th (5) (66/1 -164%) Lord North	66 66/1(-164%)	(5) Lord North 66/1, 8-y-o who won this race 4 years ago, but he came up short bidding for a fourth successive win in Dubai Turf at Meydan (9f) in March. Ran his most encouraging race of the year when third in Mile at Sandown the following month but he's likely to find at least a couple too good back up in grade. Won this 2020; close in Group 2 latest but, as 8yo, probably no longer up to winning this.
3 9th (3) (125/1 -25%) Hans Andersen	125 125/1(-25%)	(3) Hans Andersen 125/1, Useful colt who didn't need to be at his best to make a winning reappearance in minor event at Dundalk in April. Not disgraced back up in grade the last twice but is once again biting off more than he can chew. Set pace when well beaten at 33-1 in Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last time.
7 10th (7) (400/1 -167%) Snobbish	400 400/1(-167%)	(7) Snobbish 400/1, Fairly useful maiden winner in France who is flying way too high at this level and is presumably here as pacemaker for stablemate Blue Rose Cen. This hugely stiff task for fifth race may be to assist pace for stablemate Blue Rose Cen.

LTO Selection:

16:25 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Six-time Group 1 winner Inspiral took the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf over this trip and she now has another crack at it after her below-par fourth in the Lockinge at Newbury last month. The daughter of Frankel boasts leading credentials, but Kieran Shoemark will have to navigate a path from a tricky draw in stall 10. With that in mind, the vote goes to AUGUSTE RODIN. Aidan O'Brien's colt had a good prep run for this contest when filling the runner-up spot in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last time and he took the Irish Champion Stakes over this distance in September last year. The 2023 dual Derby hero has proven his versatility in regards to distance at the top level and he could prove very hard to beat. Royal Rhyme took the Brigadier Gerard in preparation for a tilt at this prestigious prize and he may run better than his odds suggest.

INSPIRAL is sure to be all the better for her reappearance and the style of her win at Santa Anita back in November strongly suggests she still has unfinished business at this trip, so she's narrowly preferred to Auguste Rodin, who took a big step back in the right direction when runner-up in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last time. Royal Rhyme could be the one to fill the places on just his second try at the top level.

Inspiral is preferred to the inconsistent Auguste Rodin but French raider HORIZON DORE (nap) can win his first Group 1.

16:35 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 (12) (28/1 -100%) Frenelope	28 28/1(-100%)	(12) Frenelope 28/1, €50,000 3-y-o, Soldier of Fortune mare. Dam (h102), 19f hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 3m) Gold Present. Yard has had a couple of winning first-time-out hurdlers recently, so she's worth a market check. Second foal from a fair 2m3f hurdle winner; probably best watched on debut.
6 1st (6) (1/4 +43%) Seeyouinmydreams	0.25 1/4(+43%)	(6) Seeyouinmydreams 1/4, Wide-margin point/bumper winner who, following another wind op and fitted with a hood, left her hurdles debut effort behind when essentially outclassing 7 rivals at Fakenham (20f, good) last month, unchallenged. The one to beat. Tends to race too freely but was a wide-margin winner at Fakenham last month; hard to beat.
10 2nd (10) (18/1 -260%) Kintaro	18 18/1(-260%)	(10) Kintaro 18/1, Maiden on the Flat whose form had been going the wrong way this year, but showed a bit tried hurdling at Hereford in May. Ran to a similar level when third in novice at Bangor (16.7f, good) 11 days ago, though he'll need to find more for win purposes. Belied 66-1 odds when third at Bangor recently; can collect another minor prize.
9 3rd (9) (8/1 +20%) Double Oban	8 8/1(+20%)	(9) Double Oban 8/1, Fair on the Flat at up to 14.5f for Hugo Palmer and was given a considerate introduction to hurdling when fourth of 10 in novice at this C&D (good to soft) 18 days ago, making late headway. Open to improvement with his recent run behind him. Fair on the Flat; made underwhelming hurdle debut here last month but can do better.
1 4th (1) (20/1 -67%) Bristol Hill	20 20/1(-67%)	(1) Bristol Hill 20/1, Modest winner on the Flat who showed some promise when third in maiden at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) on hurdling debut in May. Shaped similarly when fifth at Fakenham last time and he's one for the shortlist, despite his free-going nature. Regressive on the Flat but has launched his hurdling career with two very respectable runs.
3 5th (3) (66/1 -164%) Ibiza Rocks	66 66/1(-164%)	(3) Ibiza Rocks 66/1, One-time useful performer on the level but modest at best nowadays, running below form in first-time visor when seventh of 13 in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, heavy) last month. Has work to do tried over hurdles with headgear discarded. Has a basement mark on the Flat now and stamina is a possible issue over hurdles.
11 6th (11) (450/1 -1264%) Solution	450 450/1(-1264%)	(11) Solution 450/1, Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat who showed some aptitude for hurdling when fourth in a maiden at Plumpton (15.9f, good to firm) in May. However, went backwards from that effort when well held at Southwell (20.4f, good) 8 days ago. Dual AW winner last year but has made an underwhelming start to his hurdling career.
4 7th (4) (400/1 -1112%) Midnight Shimmer	400 400/1(-1112%)	(4) Midnight Shimmer 400/1, Modest maiden on the Flat who fared little better in first-time cheekpieces when sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) when last seen in April. Improvement required with headgear left off as he goes hurdling. Placed twice off basement marks on AW this year; still makes only limited appeal here.
2 8th (2) (200/1 -100%) Dark Soldier	200 200/1(-100%)	(2) Dark Soldier 200/1, Maiden Irish pointer who went with little promise on his Rules debut when eighth of 10 in novice hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 6 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Well-beaten 50-1 shot over C&D on hurdling debut on Thursday.
7 9th (7) (350/1 -2817%) Touchwoodexpress	350 350/1(-2817%)	(7) Touchwoodexpress 350/1, Successful on sole outing in points and promise when placed in bumper at this course on Rules debut. Well held on his hurdling bow, but showed more when fourth in a Bangor novice (19.6f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Remains capable of better. Placed in course bumper on rules debut but soundly beaten on both hurdling starts.
5 10th (5) (450/1 -582%) Pennant Legacy	450 450/1(-582%)	(5) Pennant Legacy 450/1, Wasn't seem to best effect on debut when ninth of 12 in bumper at this C&D (good to soft) 18 days ago, colliding with rail and shuffled back end of back straight. Still looks to be up against it as he starts off over hurdles. Beaten about 31l when 33-1 for course bumper on recent debut.
8 11th (8) (300/1 -355%) Wonder King	300 300/1(-355%)	(8) Wonder King 300/1, Hinted at ability both starts in bumpers, making some late progress when seventh of 14 at Lingfield (16f, standard) in November. However, he looks to face a difficult ask as he goes hurdling after 7 months off. Second bumper run was better than the first but another big step forward is needed.

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16:35 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Kintaro showed improvement when third at Bangor on his second start over hurdles, but the four-year-old will need to do a lot more if he wants to come home in front and a place looks more realistic. Touchwoodexpress had the speed to finish a length third in a bumper here last September and looks interesting dropping back in trip over hurdles, but SEEYOUINMYDREAMS is hard to oppose. She made all to win by 25 lengths over further at Fakenham and may try the same tactics over this distance.

A useful winner in bumpers, SEEYOUINMYDREAMS got back on track making her second start over hurdles when comfortably landing the odds at Fakenham in May, so she looks to hold leading claims in her follow-up bid. Double Oban can take a step forward from his hurdling debut to pose the biggest threat, ahead of Bristol Hill.

Her tendency to race too freely remains a concern but SEEYOUINMYDREAMS ought to dominate this modest race from the front.

16:50 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (25/1 -213%) Takes Time	25 25/1(-213%)	(2) Takes Time 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 15/2, third of 5 in handicap at Haydock (1¼m, soft) 26 days ago. Back down in trip. Failed to kick on since sent into handicaps, remote third of five at Haydock latest.
5 1st (5) (16/1 -100%) Rose Branch	16 16/1(-100%)	(5) Rose Branch 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 5/1, last of 8 in nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December. Off 180 days. First run for yard after leaving George Boughey. Improvement will be needed but still early days with her. Failed to go on as 2yo for George Boughey; needs this yard switch to spark improvement.
4 2nd (4) (9/4 -29%) Naturalia	2.25 9/4(-29%)	(4) Naturalia 9/4, Built on promising first run for this yard over C&D when winning 10-runner handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Had a bit in hand and could still be fairly treated after a 5 lb rise. Cosily off the mark at Carlisle 20 days ago; up 5lb but form franked so she's a player.
3 3rd (3) (14/1 -300%) Persian Phoenix	14 14/1(-300%)	(3) Persian Phoenix 14/1, 11/2, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 17 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Can give a good account. Arrives in good nick, fourth at Nottingham 17 days ago; ought to be thereabouts once more.
1 4th (1) (10/1 -43%) Banner Road	10 10/1(-43%)	(1) Banner Road 10/1, Pair of 1m Ayr wins for Jim Goldie last year but off since finishing well held on stable debut in November. Poor run at Newcastle on debut for current yard; more needed after seven months off.
7 5th (7) (7/1 +13%) Amayretto	7 7/1(+13%)	(7) Amayretto 7/1, Modest form at 2. Not seen since a below-form fourth of 7 in nursery (3/1) at Newcastle (1m) in October. Off since below-par fourth at Newcastle in October; market can guide on her return.
6 6th (6) (15/2 -15%) Capellina	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(6) Capellina 15/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in maiden (100/1) at Thirsk (7f, heavy) on reappearance 60 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Makes handicap debut. Unexposed. Has been brought along steadily; can step forward now handicapping with cheekpieces on.

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16:50 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Persian Phoenix has been running well in defeat of late and she is a likely candidate once more, while Capellina, who steps up in trip and with cheekpieces applied for the first-time ahead of this handicap bow, must also enter calculations. However, recent Carlisle scorer NATURALIA does not look overburdened by a subsequent 5lb hike in the ratings and she is taken to follow up.

NATURALIA can continue her good start for the Donald Whillans stable and make light of a 5 lb rise for her Carlisle success 3 weeks ago. Persian Phoenix has been performing with credit lately and is second choice ahead of Michael Dods handicap newcomer Capellina.

Donald Whillans' NATURALIA (nap) has taken her form up a level & can defy a 5lb rise for her Carlisle win with the form looking strong.

17:05 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 31 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	Class Runs	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
	26 (26) ( ) Imperial Fighter		0 ()																									(26) Imperial Fighter , Third in Irish 2000 Guineas in 2022 but has largely struggled since, including at Sandown on Saturday. Up against it. Has lost his way; pair of duck eggs for new yard this season; opposed.
	20 1st (20) ( ) Wild Tiger		0 ()																									(20) Wild Tiger , 5-y-o who missed whole of last season but, fit from a spell in Meydan, has returned firmly on the up, scoring comfortably at Yarmouth and Goodwood. Type to go on improving and makes obvious appeal. Lightly raced 5yo; 3-3 in British races; big player with further progress on the cards.
	1 2nd (1) ( ) Sonny Liston		0 ()																									(1) Sonny Liston , Runner-up in this last year and shaped well without having much luck in some competitive events subsequently. It all clicked when he scored with an improved showing at Newbury on reappearance and another bold showing seems likely. Good second in this contest last year; went one better at Newbury on reappearance; solid.
	8 3rd (8) ( ) Perotto		0 ()																									(8) Perotto , 2021 Britannia winner last seen looking as good as ever when scoring here 10 months ago and, while he'll need a career best, this is just his second season with Roger Varian and he should be tuned up for it. Won the 2021 Britannia; absent since last-gasp success in the Shergar Cup Mile last August.
	24 4th (24) ( ) Daysofourlives		0 ()																									(24) Daysofourlives , Three-time winner who returned better than ever with a couple of excellent placed efforts at Newmarket. Already a C&D winner and visor goes on for the first time, so worthy of respect. Ran well, despite carrying head awkwardly, at Newmarket last time; steadily progressive.
	4 5th (4) ( ) Holloway Boy		0 ()																									(4) Holloway Boy , Debut winner in the Chesham at this meeting in 2022. Seen just twice last season and hasn't fired on either outing this term. Others are more persuasive. Won the 2022 Chesham and close fourth in the 2023 Jersey; interesting off a workable mark.
	11 6th (11) ( ) Coeur D'or		0 ()																									(11) Coeur D'or , Took a couple of good prizes in Irish handicaps last year and very much caught the eye faced with an inadequate test at the Curragh on return, finishing well. Back up to ideal distance with tongue tie back on, so all set for a bold showing. Irish 8yo; should be suited by the return to 1m with reappearance (6f) under his belt.
	23 7th (23) ( ) Metal Merchant		0 ()																									(23) Metal Merchant , C&D winner. 6/1, creditable 2½ lengths second of 12 to Sonny Liston in handicap at Newbury (8f, good to firm) 32 days ago. Likeable sort who should give another good account. Won the Spring Cup; ran creditably behind Sonny Liston last time; holds solid claims.
	27 8th (27) ( ) King's Code		0 ()																									(27) King's Code , Real success story for his yard, adding more wins at Southwell and Kempton at the beginning of the year. Proved beyond doubt he's still every bit as big a force on turf as all-weather when bumping into a Group-race bound winner at York and was quickly back on track at Chester 4 days ago. Mixed results since returned to turf; has nothing in hand off current mark.
	22 9th (22) ( ) Fantastic Fox		0 ()																									(22) Fantastic Fox , Latest win at Lingfield in January. Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, soft, 11/1) 19 days ago, left with too much to do. Could get competitive if things drop right. Finished behind some of these rivals in last two runs and is well exposed.
	15 10th (15) ( ) Ropey Guest		0 ()																									(15) Ropey Guest , Was in top form towards the end of 2023 and returned with a smooth-travelling fifth in the Victoria Cup here last month. Just as effective over 1m and should strip fitter for his return, so not ruled out. Has loads of Ascot form but is frustratingly 0-21 here and remains thoroughly exposed.
	2 11th (2) ( ) Sean		0 ()																									(2) Sean , Making second start for current yard, at least as good as ever when narrowly denied in a Meydan Group 3 in February. Has shaped as if still in good form since but others look better treated. Nearly won a Group 3 at Meydan in February; trainer won this race with a 7yo in 2014.
	21 12th (21) ( ) Mirsky		0 ()																									(21) Mirsky , Useful ex-French performer who ran creditably on the back of 6 months off (acquired for €37,000) when keeping on fifth in Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m). Might have found the race coming too soon at York next time and remains unexposed for this shrewd stable. Ex-French; has something to prove in this major race on third British start.
	12 13th (12) ( ) Bless Him		0 ()																									(12) Bless Him , Smart gelding who resumed from 7 months off with a good third of 21 in Victoria Cup here. Struggled up in grade at Haydock next time but can't be discounted given his excellent course record. Veteran; has form figures of 975 in this contest; close third in this year's Victoria Cup.
	30 14th (30) ( ) Eldrickjones		0 ()																									(30) Eldrickjones , Successful twice at Newcastle last year and stepped up on recent return when bolting up in 11-runner handicap there in May. Not in the same form at York next time and may find this too competitive. Form dipped markedly returned to turf last time; has a better strike-rate on AW.
	10 15th (10) ( ) Talis Evolvere		0 ()																									(10) Talis Evolvere , Successful twice on the AW during the winter and further progress when landing a valuable Newcastle handicap in March. Continued the good work returned to turf when third in competitive events at Newbury and might well be on the premises again. Creditable third in Newbury handicaps won by Metal Merchant and Sonny Liston; consistent.
	28 16th (28) ( ) Dutch Decoy		0 ()																									(28) Dutch Decoy , Cracking servant to connections who looked as good as ever this spring, runner-up in back-to-back competitive Newmarket handicaps. Couple of sub-par efforts since, however, so has a bit to prove in this company. Finished behind some of these rivals the last twice; weighted to his best.
	31 17th (31) ( ) Crack Shot		0 ()																									(31) Crack Shot , Progressive at 3 yrs and made a winning return at Newmarket in May. Did enough to suggest he remains in good heart when only fourth at Sandown last time and he's still relatively unexposed, so may have more in him. Reserve; 3-5 over 1m; soft ground possibly contributed to his defeat last time.
	29 18th (29) ( ) Regheeb		0 ()																									(29) Regheeb , Debut winner at Nottingham last season before landing short odds at Lingfield on third run. Good efforts both starts since back on turf but needs more if he's to seriously compete from this mark in such a competitive event. Placed in a couple of soft-ground events this term; unraced on good/firmer.
	16 19th (16) ( ) Aerion Power		0 ()																									(16) Aerion Power , Looked as good as ever when edging out Great Blasket (won next time) despite racing freely at Nottingham last time. Has a penalty for that and his style should suit the nature of this race, so could go well. Fourth in this race 12 months ago; incurs penalty for recent win; future mark is 3lb lower.
	7 20th (7) ( ) Raadobarg		0 ()																									(7) Raadobarg , Well prepped for a big run at the Curragh on reappearance but hasn't fired on either outing since. Has the right sort of style for this race, but hard to make a solid case for based on recent efforts. Placed in major Irish handicap on seasonal debut; has regressed in two subsequent runs.
	17 21st (17) ( ) Blue For You		0 ()																									(17) Blue For You , Encouraging start to present campaign when fourth of 17 at York (first run following a wind op). Possible that he didn't handle Epsom next time and has plenty of course experience but others are still more persuasive. On a handy mark but has a bit to prove back at Ascot; well held in this contest last year.
	6 22nd (6) ( ) Beshtani		0 ()																									(6) Beshtani , Fairly useful form for Francis-Henri Graffard in France last year, winning 3 of his 5 starts at up to 9.5f. Changed hands for €340,000 prior to being narrowly denied at Epsom on return and worth chancing to go one better. Ex-French 4yo; went very close at Epsom on debut for new connections; warrants respect.
	14 23rd (14) ( ) The Gatekeeper		0 ()																									(14) The Gatekeeper , Rounded off a fine 2023 season with success in the valuable Balmoral Handicap over C&D in October. Ridden too aggressively in the Lincoln on reappearance and could get back on track. Landed the Balmoral over C&D (off 4lb lower) last October but everything went his way.
	3 24th (3) ( ) Kingdom Come		0 ()																									(3) Kingdom Come , Low-mileage 5-y-o who confirmed promise of his Lingfield run when running out a good winner of the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March. Struggled in listed company here last time and has a stiff task from a mark of 107. In good form on AW this year; below par in C&D Listed event last time; yet to win on turf.
	5 25th (5) ( ) Streets Of Gold		0 ()																									(5) Streets Of Gold , Unbeaten in 5 starts as a 2-y-o and posted his best effort last season when third in the Jersey Stakes here. Back on track when sixth in the Victoria Cup here last time, shaping as if worth a go over 1m, so not ruled out. Has produced his peak RPRs in two attempts at Ascot, close sixth in Victoria Cup latest.
	18 26th (18) ( ) Thunder Ball		0 ()																									(18) Thunder Ball , Deservedly gained a second career win at Goodwood in October and resumed with a couple of promising efforts, shaping well under another attacking ride when fourth of 21 in handicap at Newbury on penultimate outing. Rare poor run at Newmarket last time and blinkers go back on. Ran poorly last time but record suggests he may rebound in reapplied blinkers.
	25 27th (25) ( ) Tempus		0 ()																									(25) Tempus , Successful twice in Group company in 2022 and though generally below par last year, he proved that plenty of ability remains when runner-up in a listed contest at Kempton in December. Both subsequent efforts have been poor, though. Blinkers go on. Ran respectably in this race in 2022 and 2023; regressive form this year; now blinkered.
	9 28th (9) ( ) Real Gain		0 ()																									(9) Real Gain , Low-mileage 4-y-o who landed 9f handicap at Newmarket in September. Not disgraced when fifth in Darley Stakes there following month and likely needed his return at Newbury. Remains with potential and jockey booking catches the eye. Lightly raced 4yo; appears to have been targeted at this prize; one for the shortlist.
	13 29th (13) ( ) Padishakh		0 ()																									(13) Padishakh , First run since leaving Roger Varian when 19¾ lengths sixth of 7 to Charyn in listed race (11/1) at Doncaster (8f, heavy) 88 days ago. Useful at his best in France and return to a sounder surface could help, but doesn't appear to have much in hand of his mark. Ex-French; comfortably held in two British races; something to prove.

LTO Selection:

17:05 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Wathnan Racing look to hold a strong hand in this contest and James Doyle presumably prefers BESHTANI to Real Gain. Having shown smart form in France, the selection was making his UK debut when finishing an excellent second behind a subsequent winner over an extended mile at Epsom last month. The handicapper left on the same mark and this four-year-old son of Siyouni can make amends for that near-miss. Wild Tiger did it well when scoring readily over 7f in a Goodwood handicap most recently and he warrants respect despite being upped 6lb. Last year's fourth, Aerion Power, looks primed for another prominent showing despite the burden of a 5lb penalty for winning at Nottingham earlier this month, while a truly-run race with a stiff finish can suit Dutch Decoy and he could earn himself a spot on the podium.

BESHTANI showed that he's still improving when an excellent second at Epsom on return and, with that form having been boosted by the winner since, he gets the vote to go one better at the possible expense of Wild Tiger, who is progressing fast. Sonny Liston is another big player and Real Gain still has some potential intact.

Being the type to improve further, BESHTANI is particularly interesting. Real Gain is second choice.

17:15 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (11/10 +60%) Melton Mossy	1.1 11/10(+60%)	(5) Melton Mossy 11/10, Made a winning handicap debut over 2m at Ffos Las for Laura Horsfall 3 weeks ago. Did it readily and can continue on the upgrade for new trainer Evan Williams. Improved to win quite comfortably on recent handicap debut; now with new stable.
10 2nd (10) (14/1 -75%) Ten Ten Twenty	14 14/1(-75%)	(10) Ten Ten Twenty 14/1, C&D winner. Also scored on AW Flat in April. Only seventh at Windsor since but is feasibly handicapped back hurdling. Very inconsistent since C&D novice win in summer 2022 but can't be ruled out.
11 3rd (11) (66/1 -780%) Gorcombe Moonshine	66 66/1(-780%)	(11) Gorcombe Moonshine 66/1, Several placed efforts in this sphere before making a winning chase debut at Fontwell on Boxing Day. Jumping became an issue over fences but he's reached the frame back hurdling the last twice. Winning chaser; twice in the frame since switched back to hurdling his season; in the mix.
9 4th (9) (22/1 -10%) Invictus De Brion	22 22/1(-10%)	(9) Invictus De Brion 22/1, Bumper winner but failed to translate that ability to hurdles in 2022/23, including pulling up in both handicaps. Too soon to write off in this sphere and worth a betting check back from 14 months off. Pulled up in first two handicaps and absent since April 2023.
7 5th (7) (100/1 -733%) Pittsburg	100 100/1(-733%)	(7) Pittsburg 100/1, Dual chaser winner last summer. Also scored on AW Flat in March but well held back jumping in recent weeks. Below form under all codes in recent weeks and needs to up his game.
8 6th (8) (300/1 -809%) Razzo Italiano	300 300/1(-809%)	(8) Razzo Italiano 300/1, Scored at Southwell in November 2022 but well held since, including on recent return from a 16-month absence at Cartmel. Well beaten in plating company last month, after a long absence; not the obvious answer.
2 7th (2) (66/1 -2100%) Lucky Lover Boy	66 66/1(-2100%)	(2) Lucky Lover Boy 66/1, Back to form to capitalise on a career-low mark at Uttoxeter (2m, good) 13 days ago. Retains handicapping scope after a 3 lb rise. Won off career-low mark this month and ought to remain competitive after 3lb rise.
4 8th (4) (100/1 -1150%) Pour Me A Drink	100 100/1(-1150%)	(4) Pour Me A Drink 100/1, Hasn't offered enough on the Flat lately to fancy her chances on this handicap hurdle debut. Fair on the Flat; not seen over hurdles since 2020 but very unexposed in this sphere.
1 9th (1) (100/1 -1718%) Johnny Boom	100 100/1(-1718%)	(1) Johnny Boom 100/1, Reached the frame in a pair of Taunton handicap hurdles at the end of 2023. Off since a respectable effort on AW Flat in February. Tongue tied first time. Respected. 0-6 over hurdles but has good claims of judged on Taunton second in November.
3 \|PU\| (3) (450/1 -2713%) Well Vicky	450 450/1(-2713%)	(3) Well Vicky 450/1, Won her first 3 handicaps in 2022/23 but has found life tougher since, not showing enough in 2 comeback runs last month to fancy here. Tongue tie goes on. Generally disappointing since quick hat-trick in February 2023 but ran quite well in May.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:15 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

MELTON MOSSY showed the benefits of recent wind surgery when winning Ffos Las last month and, given that Evan Williams' charge remains open to further improvement having joined the yard since that victory, a subsequent 5lb rise might not stop him today. Lucky Lover Boy struck at Uttoxeter last time out and he is a player off 3lb higher, while Gorcombe Moonshine appeals most of the remainder.

Recent Ffos Las handicap debut winner MELTON MOSSY could have more to come for new trainer Evan Williams and is taken to make light of a 5 lb rise. Lucky Lover Boy is still well treated on old form after a 3 lb rise for Uttoxeter and is second choice ahead of Johnny Boom.

Arguably fortunate to gone up just a 5lb rise for last month's quite stylish win, MELTON MOSSY is taken to follow up.

17:25 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (7/2 +36%) Hot Team	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(2) Hot Team 7/2, 11/2, respectable third of 9 in handicap at this course (1½m, good to firm) 13 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Can give a good account back down in trip. Three-time C&D winner; in good form (won over 1m3f in May); down in trip; chance.
3 2nd (3) (12/1 -85%) Paco's Pride	12 12/1(-85%)	(3) Paco's Pride 12/1, Remains a maiden after 17 starts. 14/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (1m, good) 16 days ago. Ex-Roger Varian; 0-17; good third at Ayr in May, but lesser effort last time..
7 3rd (7) (20/1 +0%) National Question	20 20/1(+0%)	(7) National Question 20/1, Twelfth of 13 in handicap at this course (8.3f, good to firm, 18/1) 7 days ago. Others more persuasive. Fair second at Musselburgh two runs back; well beaten here last time; others stronger.
11 4th (11) (28/1 -75%) Knight Of Magic	28 28/1(-75%)	(11) Knight Of Magic 28/1, Poor maiden. 40/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, soft) 21 days ago, keeping on when hampered entering final 1f. Fair sixth at Beverley last time (8.5f, soft) but overall has plenty to prove.
4 5th (4) (22/1 -83%) Anjician	22 22/1(-83%)	(4) Anjician 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 40/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Ayr (13f, good to soft) 51 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Irish raider; well beaten all three runs including on h'cap debut this year; hard to fancy.
8 6th (8) (80/1 -900%) Penelope's Sister	80 80/1(-900%)	(8) Penelope's Sister 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Off 20 months, fifth of 6 in handicap (50/1) at Ayr (1m, good) on reappearance 48 days ago, never nearer. Entitled to strip fitter now. Unexposed; fair fifth of six on h'cap debut after 595-day break; plenty to prove.
6 7th (6) (50/1 -1567%) Sea Girt	50 50/1(-1567%)	(6) Sea Girt 50/1, Went close on AW in January. Might have needed the outing after 4 months off when fourth of 5 in C&D handicap (soft) 21 days ago. Given a chance to build on that. 0-9; short head 2nd on AW in January; fair run after wind op latest; one with a chance.
5 8th (5) (100/1 -733%) Propagation	100 100/1(-733%)	(5) Propagation 100/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (1m, good, 6/1) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. 0-23 on the Flat (placed nine times); well beaten both starts this year; others stronger.
1 9th (1) (33/1 -408%) Zumaaty	33 33/1(-408%)	(1) Zumaaty 33/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. First run since leaving Iain Jardine when last of 10 in handicap at this course (8.3f, good, 11/1) 33 days ago. Ex-Iain Jardine; 2nd at Wolves in March; poor form since (10l-last on stable debut latest).
10 10th (10) (80/1 -142%) Best Guess	80 80/1(-142%)	(10) Best Guess 80/1, Has struggled lately and others are preferred again. Modest over hurdles; hard to fancy after some hefty defeats on the Flat this year.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:25 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Back from a short absence and following wind surgery, there were signs of promise from the Iain Jardine-trained Sea Girt, who was a creditable fourth over C&D three weeks ago. The Sixties Icon gelding could build on that performance, but it might pay to side with HOT TEAM. Too keen to see out 1m4f here on his latest outing, the drop in trip is likely to be of benefit and this is not the deepest of contests on paper. Propagation is another to consider.

SEA GIRT might have just needed the outing after a break here last time and can come good on her second outing after wind surgery. Fanzone is an obvious threat on the back of his runner-up effort at Nottingham. Hot Team has had a good spell lately and also makes the shortlist.

Not many of these are regular winners and it could pay to take a chance on SEA GIRT on his second run back after wind surgery.

17:40 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 25 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (28/1 +0%) Vetiver	28 28/1(+0%)	(5) Vetiver 28/1, Three wins, notably a 7f Carlisle listed event on soft ground last June. Showed she can mix it in good handicaps when 2½ lengths fifth of 20 to The Gatekeeper in the Balmoral over C&D final 2023 start but both efforts this spring hardly brimming with promise. Listed winner; solid fifth in Balmoral here on final 3yo run but below par this season.
16 1st (16) (11/1 -10%) Doha	11 11/1(-10%)	(16) Doha 11/1, Boasts an excellent pedigree and confirmed debut promise at the second attempt when running out an emphatic winner of a Windsor maiden (1m) in October. Failed to land the odds at Haydock on reappearance but it wasn't a bad effort and she retains scope for better. Easy maiden win on soft; good second on handicap/seasonal debut; more to come.
18 2nd (18) (7/1 +56%) Hopeful	7 7/1(+56%)	(18) Hopeful 7/1, Off 15 months after her debut but proved herself a useful prospect when winning at Newcastle in January. Took a step forward returned to turf when second of 6 in handicap at Redcar (10f, soft) and subsequent Newmarket run back over 1m confirms she's in good heart. Form of latest close third at Newmarket (1m) has worked out; travels strongly.
25 3rd (25) (22/1 +56%) Victoria Falls	22 22/1(+56%)	(25) Victoria Falls 22/1, Won a pair of turf handicaps at the end of last summer. Deserves credit for her consistency, runner-up on her last 2 starts but they were much weaker races than this one. 1 lb out of the weights. Good second in 1m handicaps last twice but this is a rise in grade.
13 4th (13) (11/1 +31%) Rowayeh	11 11/1(+31%)	(13) Rowayeh 11/1, Off the mark in a Beverley maiden (8.5f) last spring and had little fuss in following up on handicap debut at Sandown (1m) next time. Proved too free upped in trip at York on final start and in a re-fitted hood (discarded here) she wasn't seen to best effect on reappearance. Better expected. Still not fully exposed after seven runs and Newmarket reappearance was respectable.
23 5th (23) (14/1 +30%) Aurora Dawn	14 14/1(+30%)	(23) Aurora Dawn 14/1, Improver for switch to handicaps during first half of last season, comfortably doubling her tally at Newbury (7f). Entitled to have needed first start for 10 months at Kempton and easy to excuse Goodwood run latest given she was denied a clear run. Eyecatcher when meeting all sorts of trouble at Goodwood latest; one to consider.
20 6th (20) (15/2 +38%) Elim	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(20) Elim 15/2, Landed the odds in third start at Newcastle and looked a handicapper to follow when following up at Musselburgh in April 2023. Off a year and reappearance was full of promise (probably needed it in the end) and she lurks on a favourable mark. Major player. Unexposed; promising return from layoff at Redcar and form boosted since; very interesting.
15 7th (15) (450/1 -1025%) Moonspirit	450 450/1(-1025%)	(15) Moonspirit 450/1, Steadily progressive as a 3-y-o, signing off last year with back-to-back victories at Chelmsford (1m) in the autumn. Shaped as if needing her reappearance on softer ground than previously at Bath but needed to see more at Kempton latest to seriously consider her. Tongue tie added. Below best in two runs this year but yard's flying form provides the hope for better now.
22 8th (22) (11/1 +39%) Azahara Palace	11 11/1(+39%)	(22) Azahara Palace 11/1, Three 1m wins at Chepstow last summer and expertly prepared to make a winning reappearance at Leicester 3 weeks ago, overcoming a pace bias in the process. That was a big career best so she enters calculations up 7 lb. Fourth win when pulling clear with a subsequent winner on Leicester return; up 7lb.
1 9th (1) (400/1 -1500%) Villanova Queen	400 400/1(-1500%)	(1) Villanova Queen 400/1, Big career best when winning this race from just 1 lb lower 12 months ago, coming in for an astute tactical ride. Campaigned in pattern company since and has struggled to make a significant impact, but big-field scenario in re-fitted cheekpieces may help her back at this level. Below best in two runs this spring but only 1lb higher than when winning this last year.
19 10th (19) (450/1 -2713%) Rajindri	450 450/1(-2713%)	(19) Rajindri 450/1, Successful twice over 7f last summer and even better form this term, confirming the promise of her reappearance when successful over the same trip at Kempton a month ago. Back up in trip in a deeper race but she commands respect. Form of latest 7f win is solid and she's only 2lb higher; stays 1m; each-way claims.
14 11th (14) (100/1 -52%) Canoodled	100 100/1(-52%)	(14) Canoodled 100/1, Did the job well when getting her head back in front at Newmarket last summer but that win was gained off a 7 lb lower mark and she hasn't really fired in 3 starts so far this season. Has failed to get competitive in three runs this season; others are preferred.
2 12th (2) (18/1 +10%) Adelaise	18 18/1(+10%)	(2) Adelaise 18/1, Caught the eye when fourth in this race a year ago, forced to pick way through and arrives on the back of a career-best effort having won a listed race on the AW in April. 12 lb higher this time around so fair to say another personal best is required. Fourth in this last year and took an AW Listed race under William Buick on reappearance.
24 13th (24) (50/1 -25%) Ciara Pearl	50 50/1(-25%)	(24) Ciara Pearl 50/1, Hit the ground running in handicaps this season, completing hat-trick over 10.2f at Bath in April. Progress has stalled somewhat from revised mark since, but a well-run race over 1m will suit her. Won four of first six starts but has found life tougher last twice.
3 14th (3) (350/1 -775%) Mammas Girl	350 350/1(-775%)	(3) Mammas Girl 350/1, Useful filly early in her career for Richard Hannon but low-key start for current yard switched to Ireland this spring, albeit set a couple of stiff tasks. Others more persuasive on this handicap debut. Won Nell Gwyn last year but has struggled at Group level subsequently.
21 15th (21) (200/1 -506%) Mother Mary	200 200/1(-506%)	(21) Mother Mary 200/1, Novice winner on second start last year. Consistent rather than progressive since, looking unsuited by drop to 7f starting out for new yard at Leicester a fortnight ago. Cheekpieces may sharpen her up. Hard to argue she's well treated but this could suit her hold-up style; cheekpieces go on.
10 16th (10) (350/1 -1300%) Karsavina	350 350/1(-1300%)	(10) Karsavina 350/1, Thought good enough to contest the 1000 Guineas when with Clive Cox last year. Limited impact both starts for N. Clement in France to end the year but opening run for Joseph O'Brien at Cork last month was promising, short of room. Fancied to build on that. Caught the eye a bit on last month's yard debut at the Curragh; big run wouldn't surprise.
11 17th (11) (28/1 -250%) Summer Of Love	28 28/1(-250%)	(11) Summer Of Love 28/1, Big eye-catcher on debut at Kempton in September and has won both starts since at that venue over 7f, looking every inch a useful prospect a fortnight ago. Different scenario here back over 1m on turf now handicapping but she brings considerable potential to the table. Two comfortable wins over 7f at Kempton and very much a dark one on turf/handicap debut.
6 18th (6) (50/1 -52%) Cell Sa Beela	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Cell Sa Beela 50/1, Improved to make her breakthrough at listed level when winning 10-runner 7f event at this track in October, seeing off Breege. Beaten a long way in Group 3 company on last month's reappearance and needs to leave that well behind. Mid-field in the Sandringham last year previous handicap start. Won a 7f Listed race here last autumn but well held on Lingfield reappearance.
8 19th (8) (200/1 -1900%) Twirling	200 200/1(-1900%)	(8) Twirling 200/1, Unraced at 2 yrs but landed a brace of 1m novice events at Kempton in a light 3-y-o campaign. Progressive form this year, well on top at the finish when successful at Doncaster (from Roarin' Success) and 5 lb rise looks perfectly fair. Big-field scenario will suit so she's on the shortlist. Has taken well to turf, beating reopposing Roarin' Success at Doncaster latest.
7 20th (7) (350/1 -2088%) Fakhama	350 350/1(-2088%)	(7) Fakhama 350/1, Well-bred filly who overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Newbury in April 2023 (7f). Failed to land the odds in novice company when last seen in August but this low-mileage 4-y-o is something of an unknown quantity on handicap debut for leading yard. Thrice-raced filly; very much unexposed for top yard; intriguing contender on reappearance.
4 21st (4) (350/1 -2088%) Mystic Pearl	350 350/1(-2088%)	(4) Mystic Pearl 350/1, Novice/listed winner who ran right up to form fitted with a tongue tie when a keeping-on third of 10 in a C&D handicap last month. Same mark here but needs to raise her game in this deeper race. Back-to-form third over C&D latest and runs off the same mark today.
17 22nd (17) (400/1 -2400%) Roarin' Success	400 400/1(-2400%)	(17) Roarin' Success 400/1, C&D winner last summer and nothing wrong a with a brace of runner-up efforts last month, latterly behind Twirling at Doncaster. No reason why she won't give it another good shot. Good second to Two Tempting over C&D and Twirling at Doncaster this season.
9 23rd (9) (28/1 +30%) Back See Daa	28 28/1(+30%)	(9) Back See Daa 28/1, Steadily-progressive filly who ran out a ready winner of a Newbury novice (1m) as year ago. Better form later that summer, shaping nicely (up with strong pace) when sixth on handicap debut at Goodwood and while she lacks a recent run, she represents an excellent yard. Off for nearly 11 months but has raced only six times so may not have reached her limit.
12 24th (12) (200/1 -506%) Farhh To Shy	200 200/1(-506%)	(12) Farhh To Shy 200/1, Strong traveller who won a C&D handicap and a 7f Yarmouth handicap in a productive spell around this time last year. Hasn't finished her races off with much conviction this term but on the plus side, she's back on her last successful mark. C&D winner; close sixth in this race off an identical mark 12 months ago.

LTO Selection:

17:40 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

Summer Of Love heads the early markets after Saeed bin Suroor's Dark Angel filly scored comfortably enough on her return at Kempton and, with an opening handicap mark of 88, she can go well with a clear run, but Irish raider ADELAISE is still preferred. A little unlucky when short of room before finishing fourth here last year, she won the Listed Snowdrop Stakes at Kempton in April beating the 100-rated Choisya by a head, suggesting a mark of 98 here is workable. She looks as if she stays further so a fast-run mile could be ideal and, with William Buick booked to ride, she appears to have every chance. Villanova Queen won this last year and returns to handicap company boasting a chance, along with the lightly-raced pair Fakhama and Doha.

Having looked a handicapper going places last spring, ELIM had a year off the track but with her reappearance chock-full of promise, she's fancied to build on that for her up-and-coming stable. Summer of Love and Doha are low-mileage 4-y-os for excellent yards so they demand respect, while Azahara Palace's much-improved showing at Leicester marks her down as another interesting contender.

A host hold chances but ELIM, whose reappearance form has been boosted, appeals as one who could be well suited by a race like this.

17:45 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
10 (10) (15/2 -67%) Standput	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(10) Standput 15/2, Foaled March 12. £50,000 Cotai Glory half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 6f Snap Shots and winner up to 6f Spy Ring. Likely type. £50,000 half-sister to six winners out of a well-related mare; betting to guide.
2 1st (2) (5/1 +50%) Countess Ciara	5 5/1(+50%)	(2) Countess Ciara 5/1, 25/1, ninth of 12 in maiden at Goodwood (6f, good to firm, 25/1) on debut 25 days ago. 150,000gns yearling but well beaten at 25-1 on last month's Goodwood debut; more required.
5 2nd (5) (20/1 -43%) Koulikoro	20 20/1(-43%)	(5) Koulikoro 20/1, Foaled March 21. €18,000 Sands of Mali filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 7f Wobwobwob and 6f-10.7f winner Honor Oak. Dam maiden (stayed 1m). 18,000euros half-sister to six winners but stable just 3-163 with 2yos in recent seasons.
4 3rd (4) (13/2 +54%) Hackney Diamonds	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(4) Hackney Diamonds 13/2, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 11 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 40/1) 9 days ago. Will need improvement to get heavily involved. Two runs this month not devoid of promise but she needs improvement to win a maiden.
7 4th (7) (16/1 -380%) Renewal	16 16/1(-380%)	(7) Renewal 16/1, Foaled March 15. 210,000 gns Wootton Bassett filly. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m Star Terms out of smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Best Terms. Highly respected on debut. 210,000gns yearling; dam a well-bred 1m2f Listed winner; betting instructive.
6 5th (6) (14/1 -17%) Nad Alshiba Rain	14 14/1(-17%)	(6) Nad Alshiba Rain 14/1, Foaled February 5. Too Darn Hot filly. Dam, third at 6f, half-sister to high-class winner up to 1¼m Akeed Mofeed. Would enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are positive. Dam a maiden half-sister to a Group 1 winner; yard have had a 2yo newcomer win this year.
9 6th (9) (100/1 -400%) Skyelight	100 100/1(-400%)	(9) Skyelight 100/1, Foaled January 16. 42,000 gns yearling, 75,000 gns 2-y-o, Earthlight filly. Dam, 8.7f-11f winner, half-sister to smart 9f/1¼m winner Gifts of Gold. Stablemate of She's A Dark Horse and the betting should help to separate them. 75,000gns breeze-up 2yo; dam useful 8.6f/1m3f winner; looks the part on paper; yard run 2.
3 7th (3) (100/1 -3536%) Cristalino	100 100/1(-3536%)	(3) Cristalino 100/1, Foaled May 6. 200,000 gns Fastnet Rock filly. Sister to useful 6f winner Star Devine and smart 1m-1¼m winner Poker Face. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to 1000 Guineas/Irish Oaks winner Blue Bunting. Likely type on paper. 200,000gns sister to to smart performers; yard can ready a newcomer; of interest on paper.
12 8th (12) (100/1 -203%) Water Music	100 100/1(-203%)	(12) Water Music 100/1, 66/1, tenth of 11 in maiden at Kempton (6f) on debut 14 days ago. Fine pedigree but offered just minor encouragement at Kempton two weeks ago.
11 9th (11) (66/1 +0%) The Magic Turtle	66 66/1(+0%)	(11) The Magic Turtle 66/1, 50/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Brighton (6f, good to soft, 50/1) on debut 22 days ago, slowly away. 50-1 and green when down the field on last month's Brighton debut; needs plenty more.
8 10th (8) (100/1 -525%) She's A Dark Horse	100 100/1(-525%)	(8) She's A Dark Horse 100/1, Foaled March 22. 21,000 gns Sergei Prokofiev filly. Dam maiden out of useful 1¼m winner Tech Exceed. One of 2 newcomers from her stable. 21,000gns yearling; dam a German maiden; yard, who run two, 1-42 with 2yos in last 5 years.
1 11th (1) (100/1 -2122%) Al Waseela	100 100/1(-2122%)	(1) Al Waseela 100/1, Foaled April 29. 50,000 gns Siyouni filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winners Revisit and Sayidh Kingman. Dam, useful French 7f winner, closely related to high-class 1m-1¼m winner Capponi. Respected newcomer from top stable. 50,000gns half-sis to two 6f winners out of Listed-placed mare; yard's 2yos quiet in 2024.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:45 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

With hardly any form to go on, a tentative vote goes to the William Haggas-trained AL WASEELA. The daughter of Siyouni changed hands for 50,000gns and is related to a few Group winners, so she could make an impression on her debut. Renewal also makes plenty of appeal on paper for the in-form Ralph Beckett stable and she will be sure to improve as she steps up in trip, while Hackney Diamonds brings the best known form to the table after her fifth at Windsor.

Those with experience don't set the bar high so this will likely go to a newcomer. RENEWAL cost 210,000 gns as a yearling and gets the vote before any betting clues are known. Al Waseela, Cristalino and Standput are others who make plenty of paper appeal.

This looks at the mercy of a newcomer and CRISTALINO is tentatively preferred to Nad Alshiba Rain.

17:50 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
4 (4) (8/1 +33%) Voodoo Doll	8 8/1(+33%)	(4) Voodoo Doll 8/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle (11/1) at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft). Off 19 months. Cheekpieces go back on but hard to know what he's capable of. 6-7 in points (ran out latest); five hurdles wins all came off higher marks than today's.
1 1st (1) (13/2 -117%) Hillsin	6.5 13/2(-117%)	(1) Hillsin 13/2, Belatedly off the mark with a career-best effort in 9-runner handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (18.5f, soft, 9/2) 21 days ago, finding extra. Respected in the follow-up bid. Off the mark at Newton Abbot (2m3f, soft) latest; good ground fine, 5lb rise less so.
9 2nd (9) (16/1 +52%) Carnet De Stage	16 16/1(+52%)	(9) Carnet De Stage 16/1, Poor ex-Irish hurdler/chaser who was only fourth in a novice at Stratford on debut for current yard a month ago. Tongue tied now but hard to know what he's capable of. Should find this easier than the novice hurdle of his stable debut; 1-43 under rules.
12 3rd (12) (8/1 +20%) Emanate	8 8/1(+20%)	(12) Emanate 8/1, Course winner. 16/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good) 34 days ago. Should be suited by this step up in trip, so he's one to consider. Back on a winning mark, and will appreciate the return to Worcester; untried over 2m4f.
8 4th (8) (8/1 +60%) No Way Pedro	8 8/1(+60%)	(8) No Way Pedro 8/1, 3-3 in Britain for Brian Barr last summer over shorter (including here) but hasn't fired in the same way since joining this stable. Hat-trick last summer on good; modest 2024 so far, but 4lb below mark of last win (C&D).
6 5th (6) (125/1 -3654%) Jaxonne	125 125/1(-3654%)	(6) Jaxonne 125/1, Landed a gamble at Ludlow (21.2f) at Ludlow in May and shaped as if still well handicapped when third of 6 at Southwell next time, not finding as much as seemed likely in testing conditions. Looks capable of getting back on the up returned to a sounder surface. Easy Ludlow winner last month (2m5f, good) but less impressive either side; up 6lb more.
10 6th (10) (22/1 -83%) Into The Sunset	22 22/1(-83%)	(10) Into The Sunset 22/1, Dual winner in 2022. Missed 18 months and well held both completed starts at Newcastle this year. Unseated last time at Fakenham and others make more appeal. Dual winner in summer 2022 off up to 6lb higher; more compelling around sharper tracks.
11 7th (11) (300/1 -3650%) Only Fools	300 300/1(-3650%)	(11) Only Fools 300/1, Dual hurdle winner last season, latterly at Fontwell (19f, heavy) in March. Back on track when third at Hereford last time and can't be discounted. Mostly holding her form since March's win (2m3f, heavy); needs to find a little extra.
7 8th (7) (66/1 +34%) Helios Allen	66 66/1(+34%)	(7) Helios Allen 66/1, Fair hurdler/chaser for Jane Williams. Long absence before tame return over C&D and arrives with something to prove. Won off 105 on slow ground in late 2021; regressive in 2022-23; beaten 44l latest (C&D).
5 9th (5) (11/1 +45%) Hedera Park	11 11/1(+45%)	(5) Hedera Park 11/1, Reached the frame 3 times in maiden/novice hurdles before improving to make a winning handicap debut here in September. Not in same form next time and may need this return. C&D scorer off 9lb lower last September (good); unseen since flop the following month.
3 10th (3) (400/1 -11329%) Socialist Agenda	400 400/1(-11329%)	(3) Socialist Agenda 400/1, Struggled in this sphere last season but he's potentially thrown in as a consequence and he was successful on the Flat at Chelmsford 48 days ago, so he's not one to rule out. 1m6f/2m Flat winner latterly; hurdles winner off up to 19lb higher in the past; player.
2 \|PU\| (2) (66/1 -725%) Dasher	66 66/1(-725%)	(2) Dasher 66/1, Showed plenty when placed in a pair of bumpers and stepped up on previous hurdling form when fifth in a handicap at Uttoxeter last time. Still unexposed in this sphere and not without hope. 2m7f looked too far at this stage on last month's handicap debut; remains of interest.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:50 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

HILLSIN was no match for an improver at Exeter in April, but Alan Jones' six-year-old made no mistake when going one place better at Newton Abbot three weeks ago. A 5lb rise looks well within range and he is taken to follow up. Soft ground could offer an excuse for Jaxonne's lack of finishing effort at Southwell last time, having travelled strongly into contention, so he's a worthy candidate now back on a sounder surface. Socialist Agenda completed a double on the Flat recently and is of interest returned to hurdles.

JAXONNE was impressive when opening his account on his penultimate start and he's likely to get back on the up away from very testing ground, so he takes preference over Hillsin, who belatedly opened his account at Newton Abbot 3 weeks ago. Socialist Agenda is another player having won on the Flat last month.

6-6 in Welsh points until a blip last time, VOODOO DOLL is taken ahead of Socialist Agenda, another on a career-low hurdles mark.

18:00 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (13/2 -30%) Bacor	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(1) Bacor 13/2, Mehmas filly who ran to a similar level as on debut when third of 10 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 32 days ago, effort out wide 2f out and one paced. In good hands however, so likely she can do better moving forward. Similar level of ability in her first two starts, but may need to improve to win this.
7 2nd (7) (5/1 -25%) She Went Whoosh	5 5/1(-25%)	(7) She Went Whoosh 5/1, Foaled February 13. 82,000 gns 2-y-o, Profitable filly. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart 1¼m-1½m winner Tanfeeth out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner) (stayed easy 1¼m) Nasij. Another who needs monitoring in the market for clues ahead of debut. Stable can get them ready first time and market support for her should be noted.
6 3rd (6) (17/2 +6%) Party Bear	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(6) Party Bear 17/2, Kodi Bear filly who was tight in betting but never figured when last of 7 in maiden at Carlisle (5f) on debut 3 weeks ago. Represents a very good yard however and this ought to reveal more. Last of seven on Carlisle debut; better must have been expected and she may show more.
4 4th (4) (7/1 -27%) Lady Roxby	7 7/1(-27%)	(4) Lady Roxby 7/1, Foaled March 5. £20,000 yearling, 180,000 gns 2-y-o, King of Change filly. Half-sister to winner up to 6f Lezardrieux. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Expensive breeze-up purchase who is worth a second look on debut, particularly if strong in the betting. Stable has the occasional winning newcomer; apprentice-ridden on debut; watch market.
3 5th (3) (11/8 +15%) Coeur Jaune	1.375 11/8(+15%)	(3) Coeur Jaune 11/8, €140,000 2-y-o, Mehmas filly. Half-sister to 5f/1m winner Ziggy's Phoenix. 10/1, knew her job and made a bright start when third of 11 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, good) on debut 14 days ago. Big player with improvement anticipated. Showed promise when third on her Nottingham debut a fortnight ago; sets a fair standard.
5 6th (5) (125/1 -793%) Miss Cast	125 125/1(-793%)	(5) Miss Cast 125/1, Foaled March 13. €48,000 yearling, Acclamation filly. Sister to 7f winner First Encore. Dam useful French 2-y-o 7f winner. March foal by Acclamation; 48,000euros yearling; stable not prolific with 2yos.
2 7th (2) (18/1 -125%) Charmster	18 18/1(-125%)	(2) Charmster 18/1, Foaled April 17. Earthlight filly. Half-sister to 5f/6f winner Heathcliff's Girl and 6f winner War Bride. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner. Speedily-bred sort who is worth monitoring in the betting on debut for clues. Stable won this with a newcomer in 2021; watch market.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content,

18:00 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

COEUR JAUNE showed good early speed before fading into third on her debut at Nottingham a fortnight ago and she appeals as the most likely winner. That said, both Charmster and She Went Whoosh make appeal on paper and market support should be noted ahead of their respective debuts. Bacor has produced a similar level of form across both of her starts but will need a bit more to come out on top.

A €140,000 purchase from the breeze-ups, COEUR JAUNE produced a promising first effort when third in a Nottingham maiden 2 weeks ago and, with improvement anticipated, she looks to hold sound claims of building on that and coming out on top. There are a number of interesting newcomers in opposition, headed up by She Went Whoosh and Lady Roxby before the benefit of market clues.

The choice is COEUR JAUNE who showed more than enough on her Nottingham debut to suggest a race like this should be within her grasp.

18:15 Royal Ascot Listed (Class 1) 5f - 28 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
14 (14) (100/1 -25%) Jm Jhingree	100 100/1(-25%)	(14) Jm Jhingree 100/1, Won a 5f Redcar maiden in May but his limitations were seemingly exposed when third of 5 in a Beverley conditions event 11 days ago. Engaged 2.50 Catterick Tuesday. Redcar maiden winner; only seventh at Catterick yesterday and he'd be a shock winner.
1 1st (1) (11/2 +75%) Ain't Nobody	5.5 11/2(+75%)	(1) Ain't Nobody 11/2, Sands of Mali colt who scored in good style on his 5f Carlisle debut (good to soft) 19 days ago. Sure to progress for a stable which has had a few run well in this down the years. 8-1 win at Carlisle on debut and Jamie Spencer excels on this straight course; a possible.
11 2nd (11) (22/1 -57%) Gabaldon	22 22/1(-57%)	(11) Gabaldon 22/1, American raider who displayed plenty of speed and a good attitude when making a winning start to his career at Gulfstream (5f, firm) 39 days ago. Has a tongue strap added to his blinkers this time and sure to improve. Displayed bundles of pace and clung on at Gulfstream on debut; no surprise to see bold bid.
28 3rd (28) (28/1 +30%) Aviation Time	28 28/1(+30%)	(28) Aviation Time 28/1, Kempton debut winner and unlucky third in the Hilary Needler at Beverley since, losing all winning chance when short of room and shuffled back approaching the final 1f, keeping on well in the closing stages. Definitely more to come. Had to wait for a clear run when third in Hilary Needler; each-way possible.
26 4th (26) (100/1 -52%) Weissmuller	100 100/1(-52%)	(26) Weissmuller 100/1, Plenty to like about his debut third of 12 at Nottingham 17 days ago but a jolt of improvement will be needed for him to get heavily involved here. Encouraging third on debut at Nottingham but needs to find a chunk of improvement here.
25 5th (25) (25/1 +38%) Vingegaard	25 25/1(+38%)	(25) Vingegaard 25/1, Mehmas colt won a 6-runner-race on his 5f Chepstow debut (heavy) 36 days ago. His three closest pursuers on that occasion have all run well since. Capable of better. Cosy win at Chepstow on debut but others have a lot more substance to their form.
19 6th (19) (50/1 +0%) Rudi's Apple	50 50/1(+0%)	(19) Rudi's Apple 50/1, 5/1, 2¾ lengths third of 7 to reopposing Sir Yoshi in maiden at Tipperary (5f, soft) on debut 21 days ago, not knocked about. Will need to leave that bare form well behind. Promising third on debut at Tipperary; likely improver, but it's very much needed.
23 7th (23) (33/1 +0%) Sir Yoshi	33 33/1(+0%)	(23) Sir Yoshi 33/1, Made it third time lucky when a cosy winner in maiden company at Tipperary (5f, soft) 3 weeks ago. Open to further progress. Won Tipperary maiden on third start; others have better form but he's worth a second look.
6 8th (6) (250/1 -279%) Calyxoh	250 250/1(-279%)	(6) Calyxoh 250/1, Half-brother to several winners but hasn't shown enough when reaching the frame over 6f at Newmarket and Leicester in recent weeks to think he'll get heavily involved here. Went close on debut at Newmarket; fourth at Leicester since; others have stronger claims.
27 9th (27) (100/1 -100%) Zabeel Road	100 100/1(-100%)	(27) Zabeel Road 100/1, Made the perfect start at Ayr (5f) in April. Slight improvement when 3¾ lengths fourth to Shadow Army under a penalty at the York Dante meeting (5f, good). Unexposed for good yard but a big step forward will be needed. Won at Ayr on debut before solid fourth at York; others probably possess greater potential.
9 10th (9) (66/1 -32%) End Of Story	66 66/1(-32%)	(9) End Of Story 66/1, Largely knew his job when justifying favouritism in 13-runner maiden (4/1) at Thirsk (5f, soft) on debut in May. Could only run to a similar level when fifth of 10 in Woodcote at Epsom (6f, soft) since but this drop back to 5f may suit him. Won at Thirsk on debut then fair fifth in the Woodcote at Epsom; others appeal more.
10 11th (10) (400/1 -506%) Fuji Mountain	400 400/1(-506%)	(10) Fuji Mountain 400/1, Left York debut well behind when second of 12 in 5f Nottingham maiden 17 days ago, showing good speed. Runner-up at Nottingham on second run; no match for winner; needs another big step forward.
17 12th (17) (80/1 -60%) Reposado	80 80/1(-60%)	(17) Reposado 80/1, Wootton Bassett colt who left his debut behind when narrowly denied in a C&D conditions race last month. Not in quite the same form when 4¼ lengths fourth of 6 to Enchanting Empress in listed race at Sandown (5f, soft) since. Previously trained by Dominic Ffrench Davis. Has shown considerable ability (including over C&D) but now 0-3; vulnerable once more.
22 13th (22) (66/1 -1220%) Shadow Army	66 66/1(-1220%)	(22) Shadow Army 66/1, 9/2, won 11-runner novice at York (5f, good) on debut 35 days ago, just holding on from a subsequent listed winner. Has since been purchased by Wathnan Racing. Smart prospect. Won at York on debut and that form reads well; highly likeable prospect; on the shortlist.
20 14th (20) (200/1 -60%) Sensorium	200 200/1(-60%)	(20) Sensorium 200/1, 16/1, promise when third of 11 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 16/1) on debut 25 days ago, running on. Open to progress but this looks too big an ask. Encouraging third on debut at Windsor but unlikely to be good enough to threaten today.
21 15th (21) (300/1 -809%) Sex On Fire	300 300/1(-809%)	(21) Sex On Fire 300/1, 11/4, overcame inexperience to make a winning start in early 5f Southwell maiden. Ran to a similar level when third of 6 in a C&D conditions race 5 weeks later. More needed. Third over C&D last month and that form has been franked, but further improvement needed.
8 16th (8) (200/1 -1150%) Cheval De Guerre	200 200/1(-1150%)	(8) Cheval De Guerre 200/1, $450,000 breeze-up buy who showed plenty when neck second of 12 to Into Diamonds in maiden at Keeneland on debut, leading until close home. Sure to progress. Showed blistering speed on sole run in US (5.5f); could be tough to catch down to bare 5f.
12 17th (12) (100/1 -456%) Hawaiian	100 100/1(-456%)	(12) Hawaiian 100/1, Kodiac colt who made a winning start at Newbury in April and had soft ground as a possible excuse for his disappointing run in the National Stakes at Sandown since. Newbury debut win worked out extremely well; reportedly unsuited by soft ground at Sandown.
7 18th (7) (10/1 -67%) Celtic Chieftain	10 10/1(-67%)	(7) Celtic Chieftain 10/1, 450,000 gns No Nay Never colt who made a winning start to his career in a 5f Navan maiden 11 days ago. One of 2 strong contenders for his stable. Looked green when winning on recent debut at Navan; open to considerable improvement.
5 19th (5) (350/1 -600%) Brosay	350 350/1(-600%)	(5) Brosay 350/1, Made it third time lucky in Goodwood novice (5f, heavy) in May and better form when 2 lengths third of in conditions race at Tipperary (5f, heavy) 22 days ago. One win from his four starts, in a heavy-ground Goodwood novice; improvement is needed.
18 20th (18) (350/1 -600%) Rock N Roll Rocket	350 350/1(-600%)	(18) Rock N Roll Rocket 350/1, Made winning start in 12-runner maiden at Cork (5f, good, 16/1) in May and might have been unsuited by much softer ground when well beaten at Tipperary since. Form of debut win at Cork has worked out well; soft ground maybe didn't suit at Tipperary.
3 21st (3) (300/1 -809%) Artagnan	300 300/1(-809%)	(3) Artagnan 300/1, £350,000 breeze-up purchase who bumped into a promising sort when 2 lengths second of 10 on Ripon debut (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago. Sure to improve. Runner-up on recent debut but this half-brother to Marshman could have lots more to offer.
15 22nd (15) (200/1 -203%) Karl Carlston	200 200/1(-203%)	(15) Karl Carlston 200/1, 7/4, trained by Dominic Ffrench Davis when third of 14 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good) on debut 35 days ago. Huge improvement will be needed. Inexperience evident when third on debut at Bath; may be best watched in this hot race.
24 23rd (24) (200/1 -3900%) Treasure Isle	200 200/1(-3900%)	(24) Treasure Isle 200/1, Built on his promising debut second in the mud at the Curragh when taking a 5f conditions race at Naas next time under much faster conditions. That was a very useful performance and he has the potential for better again. Leading claims. Made all at Naas on second start; O'Brien/Moore have won 3 of last 9 runnings; respected.
13 24th (13) (400/1 -2400%) Honorary American	400 400/1(-2400%)	(13) Honorary American 400/1, Evens, blinkered when third of 6 in maiden at Aqueduct (5.5f) on debut 26 days ago. Plenty to find on form but his US trainer is well known for juvenile success at this meeting. Only third on debut but that was on dirt; US trainer won this in 2009 and 2014.
2 25th (2) (350/1 -338%) Arabian Cobra	350 350/1(-338%)	(2) Arabian Cobra 350/1, Went close in 6f Windsor novice on second start but only fifth of 15 at Haydock since. Would be a shock winner. Has shown promise but he's 0-3 and up against it today.
16 26th (16) (250/1 -1983%) Pont Neuf	250 250/1(-1983%)	(16) Pont Neuf 250/1, Made it 2-2 when leading towards the finish in 5f Salisbury novice (heavy) 34 days ago. Can progress again for a stable which knows what it takes to win this. 2-2 after wins at Kempton and Salisbury; latest form has worked out well; chance.
4 27th (4) (400/1 -220%) Bretton Wood	400 400/1(-220%)	(4) Bretton Wood 400/1, Only fair form when fifth on all 3 starts and first-time blinkers need to transform him. Has shown ability when fifth on all three starts but he'd be a surprise winner today.

LTO Selection:

18:15 Royal Ascot Listed (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Wathnan Racing might have another useful one on their hands with SHADOW ARMY, who overcame inexperience to defeat subsequent Listed winner Francisco's Piece at York on his debut. Richard Fahey's yard has hit a rich vein of form in recent weeks and he could continue that trend, but Aidan O'Brien knows what it takes to land this contest and his pair Treasure Isle and Celtic Chieftain must be feared. Pont Neuf made it two from two when winning at Salisbury last month and he is another who looks more than capable at this higher level. There is no shortage of an American challenge with the likes of Gabaldon and Honorary American taking their chance, and the former, who made a successful debut at Gulfstream last month, rates the pick of them.

TREASURE ISLE recorded a useful performance at Naas last month and is taken to provide the Aidan O'Brien/Ryan Moore combination with a fourth win in this since 2015. Richard Fahey's juveniles have been going well and Shadow Army looked a nice prospect when edging out a subsequent French listed winner on his York debut in May. The selection's stablemate Celtic Chieftain and sole filly Aviation Time, who looked unlucky at Beverley recently, complete the shortlist.

Preference is for CELTIC CHIEFTAIN, whose debut win at Navan was a performance packed with promise. Cheval de Guerre is feared.

18:20 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
3 (3) (20/1 +0%) Bandello	20 20/1(+0%)	(3) Bandello 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 15 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good to soft, 50/1) 25 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Not built on debut promise, including when 12th at 50-1 on last month's handicap debut.
8 (8) (40/1 -60%) Want Want	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Want Want 40/1, Last of 12 in handicap (20/1) at Newmarket (6f, good) 33 days ago. Others make more appeal. Not progressed from a close 2nd on handicap debut in April (6f, AW); gelded since last run.
2 1st (2) (3/1 -9%) Dark Dreamer	3 3/1(-9%)	(2) Dark Dreamer 3/1, Winner at Kempton in April. 11/8, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 42 days ago. Worthy of consideration in a thin race. Well-backed winner at Kempton on h'cap debut in April; beaten twice since; early days.
6 2nd (6) (11/2 -120%) Ten Commitments	5.5 11/2(-120%)	(6) Ten Commitments 11/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, very good second of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago, running on. Seems capable of going one better. Promising second on last week's handicap debut where he had to wait for a gap; big chance.
1 3rd (1) (17/2 +15%) Let's Get Em	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(1) Let's Get Em 17/2, Seventh of 9 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 8/1) 25 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs to bounce back and he's not the most reliable. Disappointed twice over 1m at Windsor last month; return to 6f may help; ground a query.
7 4th (7) (7/1 +30%) Bonaventure	7 7/1(+30%)	(7) Bonaventure 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Haydock (7f, good) 13 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Has threatened better in his five starts thus far; tongue-tie added today; could go well.
5 5th (5) (7/2 +0%) Persian Blue	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(5) Persian Blue 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 33/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (6f), slowly away. Off 168 days. Looked quirky last year but remains with the potential for better. Ran well here as a 2yo but she's looked a difficult customer since; no headgear for return.
4 6th (4) (15/2 +25%) Chiedozie	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(4) Chiedozie 15/2, Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, good to firm, 12/1) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not taken lightly. Not at best at Lingfield 11 days ago and cheekpieces are now reached for.
9 7th (9) (11/1 -10%) Kapparis Kid	11 11/1(-10%)	(9) Kapparis Kid 11/1, Temperamental sort. 15/2, bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good to soft) 22 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John Ryan. Others have achieved more. Of interest on his best form for J Ryan; sold 4,2000gns this month; check betting.

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18:20 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

TEN COMMITMENTS outran his odds when flying home late to finish second on his handicap debut at Salisbury recently. The son of Due Diligence goes off the same mark and he could prove very tough to beat. The main danger might be Persian Blue, who finished fourth in a class 4 event at Kempton last time and may appreciate this return to turf. Of the remainder, Chiedozie makes the most appeal in first-time cheekpieces.

TEN COMMITMENTS found improvement when second at Salisbury last time and this doesn't appear to be as good a race, so he's preferred to Dark Dreamer, the only other one with a reasonable last effort to his name. Persian Blue has run well on her only previous visit to the course, so she's of interest on reappearance.

Ten Commitments is the obvious starting point but BONAVENTURE has threatened better and may be the answer with a tongue-tie added.

18:35 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 (12) (33/1 -106%) Maris Angel	33 33/1(-106%)	(12) Maris Angel 33/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 8 in minor event (10/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 76 days ago. First run for yard after leaving David Loughnane and she's another likely to be of more interest in low-level handicaps moving forward. Hood on 1st time. Some ability in two starts on AW; makes stable/turf debut; hood on.
4 1st (4) (20/1 -186%) Flowstate	20 20/1(-186%)	(4) Flowstate 20/1, €26,000 foal, Bungle Inthejungle gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including 6f/7f winner Poole Harbour and winner up to 1m Soul Silver, both useful. Dam maiden. Market should guide on debut for in-form yard. Stable won this in 2017 and 2021; worth monitoring in the market.
6 2nd (6) (12/1 +0%) Fox Spirit	12 12/1(+0%)	(6) Fox Spirit 12/1, 140,000 gns yearling, Invincible Army gelding. Appeals on paper but easy to back and he ran to only a modest level when seventh of 16 in novice event at Wetherby (7f, good to soft, 33/1) on debut 8 days ago. This should reveal more. Some ability on his Wetherby debut; looks the stable second string here.
2 3rd (2) (22/1 +12%) Canon's House	22 22/1(+12%)	(2) Canon's House 22/1, 32,000 gns yearling, Zoustar gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 6f Yafta and 6f winner Swiss Star. Yard's newcomers usually better for a run but he boasts an excellent sprinting pedigree. Worth noting if market speaks in his favour. Something to like on pedigree, but stable not renowned for winning newcomers.
8 4th (8) (50/1 -1402%) Rebel Empire	50 50/1(-1402%)	(8) Rebel Empire 50/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Matched previous best without being best placed/still looking green when third of 8 in handicap (3/1) at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Possibilities in a maiden lacking much depth. Has shown ability as when third at Windsor last time; one for the shortlist.
1 5th (1) (150/1 -971%) Bateman	150 150/1(-971%)	(1) Bateman 150/1, Showed plenty to work on amid inexperience sole start for Paul & Oliver Cole when sixth of 13 in maiden at Pontefract (6f) only start at 2yrs. Looked unsuited by drop to 5f only start for Stuart Williams at Wolverhampton (5.1f) and since changed hands for 10,000 gns. Likely he can do better. Makes debut for third different yard in as many starts; looks one for handicaps after this.
7 6th (7) (66/1 -2540%) Oligopoly	66 66/1(-2540%)	(7) Oligopoly 66/1, Offered plenty to work on when placed on first 2 starts in 7f maidens for Joseph O'Brien. Well held on nursery debut at the Curragh when last seen 11 months ago but lines up here having changed hands for 11,000 gns/gelded and pick of form gives him claims. Placed in the first two of three starts for Joseph O'Brien; interesting on stable debut.
13 7th (13) (200/1 -203%) Rogers Dream	200 200/1(-203%)	(13) Rogers Dream 200/1, Harry Angel filly. 100/1, shaped as if in need of the experience when tenth of 12 in maiden at Redcar (6f, soft) on debut 23 days ago, running green and never landing a blow. Best watched. 100-1 when well beaten on last month's Redcar debut.
9 8th (9) (150/1 -1775%) The Bobster	150 150/1(-1775%)	(9) The Bobster 150/1, Shaped with definite promise amidst greenness when fourth on debut at Beverley (5f, heavy) in September. Never a factor when last of 11 at Redcar (6f) a month later but gelded ahead of return and no surprise to see him get back on track as a 3-y-o. Promise on his debut last autumn, but ran poorly on second start; something to prove.
3 9th (3) (300/1 -200%) Doodlebug	300 300/1(-200%)	(3) Doodlebug 300/1, Twice-raced gelding. Eleventh of 12 in maiden (150/1) at Redcar (6f, soft) 23 days ago, racing off the pace and never involved. Can only be watched. Well beaten in both starts last month; major improvement required.
10 10th (10) (200/1 -4344%) Ice Pop	200 200/1(-4344%)	(10) Ice Pop 200/1, Exceed And Excel filly. Dam twice-raced half-sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m Capezzano out of half-sister to Breeders' Cup Sprint winner Speightstown. One to note on debut. Enough in her pedigree to make her worth a market check.
11 11th (11) (125/1 -1686%) Idle Assembly	125 125/1(-1686%)	(11) Idle Assembly 125/1, Twice-raced filly. much improved from debut when fourth of 6 in maiden (7/1) at Newmarket (6f, good) this time last year. Absent since and handicaps could be more her bag after this. Unplaced in both starts last summer; handicaps over further may be more her thing.
5 12th (5) (250/1 -150%) Footonthegas	250 250/1(-150%)	(5) Footonthegas 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 7 in minor event at Pontefract (8f, good to soft, 125/1). Off 8 months. Up against it. Well beaten in two starts at Pontefract last September; handicaps an option after this.

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18:35 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Oligopoly sets the standard with an official rating of 80 and is an obvious candidate ahead of his stable debut. He hasn't been seen for almost a year though, and so preference is for REBEL EMPIRE. Richard Hannon's gelding hit the frame in handicap company at Windsor last time out and a similar level of performance might suffice. Newcomer Ice Pop is also noted.

OLIGOPOLY proved very disappointing when trailing in last of 11 in a Curragh nursery on his final start for Joseph O'Brien in July. Gelded/changed hands for 11,000 gns thereafter, his previous efforts would be enough to see him very competitive in a race of this nature, so he gets the narrow vote to hit the ground running back from 11 months off. Rebel Empire can give him most to think about, whilst Ice Pop, Flowstate and Canon's House are a trio of newcomers to note.

It may be worth siding with OLIGOPOLY. The form of his first two starts for Joseph O'Brien reads well in the context of this race.

18:50 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (12/1 +14%) Faustus	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Faustus 12/1, Last of 7 in handicap (4/1) at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Something to prove. Well treated on last year's best and handles most ground; yet to fire in 2024 though.
10 2nd (10) (16/1 +0%) Four Adaay	16 16/1(+0%)	(10) Four Adaay 16/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Bath (5f, good) 12 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Not ruled out. C&D winner; 9lb lower than for latest success; caught wide the last twice; not discounted.
2 3rd (2) (16/1 -113%) Miss Brazen	16 16/1(-113%)	(2) Miss Brazen 16/1, Strong in the betting but below form in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm, 4/1) 32 days ago. On a handy mark and down in grade now, so not one to fully dismiss. Well handicapped and shaped well on her return; poor run at Thirsk last time though.
8 4th (8) (18/1 -80%) Abolish	18 18/1(-80%)	(8) Abolish 18/1, One win from 30 Flat runs. Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, heavy, 9/1) 44 days ago. Respected despite his poor strike rate. Tricky to win with but went desperately close at Kempton in March (6f); others are safer.
1 5th (1) (100/1 -2757%) Strong Johnson	100 100/1(-2757%)	(1) Strong Johnson 100/1, Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (11/2) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Should be on the premises. Three wins last year; looked on the way back at Ripon latest; yard won this in 2022 & 2023.
3 6th (3) (11/1 -69%) Dandy Dinmont	11 11/1(-69%)	(3) Dandy Dinmont 11/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good, 11/2) 9 days ago. Two solid runs in defeat this season; should go well again provided the ground isn't soft.
6 7th (6) (100/1 -1900%) Little Muddy	100 100/1(-1900%)	(6) Little Muddy 100/1, Respectable seventh of 21 in handicap (18/1) at York (6f, good) 25 days ago. Holding her form and could make a bigger impact in this less-competitive scenario. Good chance on last year's best and she's run well this year too; 6f perhaps best though.
7 8th (7) (33/1 -1000%) Angle Land	33 33/1(-1000%)	(7) Angle Land 33/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 3/1, respectable third of 9 in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to soft) 8 days ago, slowly away. Return to this bare 5f is in her favour, so she's worthy of interest. Good placed efforts the last twice; return to a bare 5f in her favour; respected.
4 9th (4) (66/1 -164%) Glendown	66 66/1(-164%)	(4) Glendown 66/1, Tenth of 13 in handicap (33/1) at this course (6.1f, good) 14 days ago. Could strip fitter for that, so not completely discounted. Three 6f wins last year; sharper for last week's 6f return; better expected today.
9 10th (9) (100/1 -1150%) Beauld As Brass	100 100/1(-1150%)	(9) Beauld As Brass 100/1, 15/2, good third of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 22 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Not dismissed. Usually seen at a lower level but his two runs this year have both been creditable.

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18:50 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

BEAULD AS BRASS finished a close-up third at Lingfield last month and he is only 3lb higher for that effort. Adam West's four-year-old now sports a first-time hood and, with a 5lb claimer in the plate, he could be the one to beat. Angle Land has hit the frame the last twice and she could closer off the same mark as her most recent third at Wetherby, while Dandy Dinmont is another to keep an eye on.

STRONG JOHNSON has been building up to something and, now back down in trip/grade, he could be ready to capitalise on an appealing mark. Angle Land should also benefit from the return to the minimum trip, so she's feared most ahead of Dandy Dinmont.

Paul Midgley can win this race for the third year in a row courtesy of the class-dropping STRONG JOHNSON (nap).

19:05 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 12f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (Evens +20%) Kardia	0 Evens(+20%)	(1) Kardia Evens, C&D maiden winner who left reappearance effort in her wake when second of 9 in handicap (6/1) at Doncaster (11.9f, good) 19 days ago, having run of race. Low-mileage and she's one to consider. Lightly raced C&D winner who was back to form when second last time; could well dominate.
3 2nd (3) (9/4 +25%) Genesius	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(3) Genesius 9/4, Model of consistency following success at Thirsk (12f) this time last year and he's returned in good heart, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (12f, good, 6/1) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and likely he can feature. Consistent since winning last summer, but a tactical event may not play to his strengths.
4 3rd (4) (250/1 -8991%) Yurinov	250 250/1(-8991%)	(4) Yurinov 250/1, Bred to stay well and showed something like debut form when third of 4 in a Haydock novice (11.6f) 12 days ago. Looks the type to do better again now handicapping, including when stamina is tested further. Open to further progress now switched to a handicap; respected.
2 4th (2) (400/1 -6567%) Strawman	400 400/1(-6567%)	(2) Strawman 400/1, Course winner. Bit below form thirteenth of 20 in handicap at York (11.8f, good, 14/1) 35 days ago, weakening over 1f out. Type to bounce back quickly. Without a win on turf since June 2022 and was well held last time; others preferred.

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19:05 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 12f Race Class Flow

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

In what is likely to be a tactical affair, KARDIA might be allowed an easy time of things on the lead and, given that this C&D holds no fears for Ed Bethell's four-year-old, she may prove tough to peg back. Strawman holds solid claims from his current mark and looks the most likely danger, while handicap debutant Yurinov can follow the pair home.

KARDIA left her reappearance effort in her wake with her usual hood refitted when finishing runner-up at Doncaster 3 weeks ago and Ed Bethell's low-mileage 4-y-o looks a big player with a repeat back at the scene of her sole previous victory. Yurinov rates a likely improver now handicapping and looks the lead threat.

This can go to KARDIA who has won over C&D and who may enjoy the run of the race out in front.

19:20 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 (5) (17/2 -13%) Bletchley Storm	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(5) Bletchley Storm 17/2, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (6/1) at Leicester (10f, heavy) 53 days ago, very slowly away. First run for yard after leaving Michael Wigham. Respected. Bolted up on soft ground on final run for M Wigham 53 days ago; up 11lb on stable debut.
11 (11) (28/1 -12%) Mc'ted	28 28/1(-12%)	(11) Mc'ted 28/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Chelmsford City in April. Creditable eighth of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 20/1) 18 days ago. Won twice on AW in April for today's rider; less good twice since; others more appealing.
4 (4) (33/1 -32%) The Pug	33 33/1(-32%)	(4) The Pug 33/1, Unreliable type. 40/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Bath (14f, good) 12 days ago. Down in trip. Blinkers back on. Needs to bounce back. Won twice at Southwell last August (1m3f, AW); yet to show comparable turf form.
8 1st (8) (13/2 -30%) Sisterandbrother	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(8) Sisterandbrother 13/2, First run since leaving Harriet Dickin and career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Haydock (11.6f, firm, 5/2) 12 days ago. Could do better for this yard and demands respect. Made a winning stable debut at Haydock 12 days ago; should remain competitive.
3 2nd (3) (6/4 +14%) Laser Focus	1.5 6/4(+14%)	(3) Laser Focus 6/4, Latest win at Lingfield in May. Very good second of 8 in handicap at Wetherby (10f, good to soft, 11/4) 8 days ago, conceding first run. Expected to be bang there. Fast improver since handicapping on turf; last week's 2nd another step forward; big chance.
6 3rd (6) (12/1 +14%) Showy	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Showy 12/1, 11/2, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, good) 35 days ago. Should strip fitter for that and she was reliable last year. Chance on her best efforts last summer; should be sharper with her reappearance behind her.
1 4th (1) (50/1 -525%) Abu Royal	50 50/1(-525%)	(1) Abu Royal 50/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 5/2, sixth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 37 days ago. Not one to rule out. AW form this year gives him claims but less good since returned to turf; drops in class.
7 5th (7) (80/1 -220%) Princess Niyla	80 80/1(-220%)	(7) Princess Niyla 80/1, 14/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back up in trip. Not one to write off. Unplaced in four runs for new yard this year; down in class but stamina not assured.
12 6th (12) (50/1 -317%) Carey Street	50 50/1(-317%)	(12) Carey Street 50/1, First run since leaving Linda Stubbs when creditable fifth of 13 in handicap (22/1) at Bath (10.2f, good) 26 days ago. Can get involved if able to build on that stable debut. Solid effort on stable debut (rare turf run) last month; could well build on that here.
2 7th (2) (80/1 -967%) Sonning	80 80/1(-967%)	(2) Sonning 80/1, Fifth of 7 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft, 11/4) 20 days ago, finding test too much. Return to this trip is in his favour. Two promising 1m2f runs this spring; less good over 1m3f last time but this more suitable.
10 8th (10) (100/1 -900%) Fillyfudge	100 100/1(-900%)	(10) Fillyfudge 100/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 28/1), getting first run. Off 118 days. Claims if she's tuned up. Sprung a surprise at Chelmsford when last seen in February (1m2f); vulnerable up 3lb.
9 9th (9) (100/1 -900%) Baile Locha Riach	100 100/1(-900%)	(9) Baile Locha Riach 100/1, First run since leaving John Patrick Murtagh when creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 13/2) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. One to consider. Ran okay on last month's stable debut (1m4f, AW); needs more for new cheekpieces though.
13 10th (13) (100/1 -52%) Lillistar	100 100/1(-52%)	(13) Lillistar 100/1, Ninth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at Pontefract (10f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Has work to do. Struggled on Flat and over hurdles for new yard; hard to recommend at present.

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19:20 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

BLETCHLEY STORM has switched yards since returning an easy winner at Leicester in April. She's been raised 11lb for that but the likely soft ground will suit and another bold bid is expected. Laser Focus just missed out on a hat-trick when beaten a neck at Wetherby and is not out of this, but Chelmsford winner Fillyfudge would have preferred a faster surface. Sisterandbrother won an amateur riders' race at Haydock last time and is another to note.

LASER FOCUS was only denied by another one that's going the right way when second at Wetherby 8 days ago and he's fancied to get back to winning ways. Last-time-out winners Sisterandbrother and Bletchley Storm look the main dangers.

Not so competitive as the numbers suggest and it looks a golden opportunity for LASER FOCUS to get back in the winners' enclosure.

19:35 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (10/1 -25%) Batal Zabeel	10 10/1(-25%)	(2) Batal Zabeel 10/1, Fairly useful form at 2, winning a 5f Beverley nursery before a good second at York (6f) on final start in September. Possibly in need of the run following 9 months off when seventh of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good) 18 days ago. Should be sharper now with cheekpieces applied. Consistent last year and looked to need this month's reappearance; cheekpieces on.
1 2nd (1) (5/2 +62%) The Good Biscuit	2.5 5/2(+62%)	(1) The Good Biscuit 5/2, 11/2, bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good) 13 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Remains early days with him and reappearance second at Leicester was an encouraging display. Not one to write off. Won twice on fast ground last summer and may need conditions to dry out.
5 3rd (5) (28/1 -1500%) Moyola	28 28/1(-1500%)	(5) Moyola 28/1, Proving consistent prior to taking a step forward to register a first success on turf in quite taking fashion when landing 6-runner handicap at Hamilton (6f) 7 days ago. Very much of interest under a penalty. Running well lately and should go well despite 6lb penalty for Hamilton win.
6 4th (6) (20/1 -25%) Ticktyboo	20 20/1(-25%)	(6) Ticktyboo 20/1, Bright start to the season, making a bold bid from the front when second at Redcar (5f, soft) in May. Rare slow start forced a change of tactics when sixth of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago and better showing anticipated. 0-8; placed in first two starts after returning, but held last time; needs to bounce back.
8 5th (8) (125/1 -1823%) Keldeo	125 125/1(-1823%)	(8) Keldeo 125/1, Latest win at Catterick in May. 10/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago, plugging on final 1f. Building up a solid profile in handicaps and another holding claims kept to 6f. Dual winner who seemed to stay this trip when third at Thirsk last time; each-way claims.
4 6th (4) (40/1 -700%) Ziggy's Queen	40 40/1(-700%)	(4) Ziggy's Queen 40/1, Matched pick of her form when landing 3-runner conditions' event at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in September. Showed benefit of reappearance run when third of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (6f) 17 days ago and she's one to consider here. Close third at Hamilton last time; each-way claims again from the same mark.
3 7th (3) (350/1 -1650%) Game Breaker	350 350/1(-1650%)	(3) Game Breaker 350/1, Successful making nursery debut at Thirsk (6f) on final start for Ralph Beckett last summer. Changed hands for 18,000 gns thereafter but yet to scale same heights in pair of starts for new yard in handicaps at Ripon/Carlisle. Mark is steadily easing at least. Nursery winner last summer, but little impact in two starts since returning for this yard.
7 8th (7) (125/1 -3025%) Cash In	125 125/1(-3025%)	(7) Cash In 125/1, Profitable gelding who showed much improved form on quicker ground when second of 8 in a C&D novice 2 weeks ago, going down only to a potentially useful sort. Can do better again now handicapping. Just beaten in a C&D novice last time and opening mark looks more than fair on that form.

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19:35 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

ZIGGY'S QUEEN put in a bold display to hit the frame when dropped to this level at Hamilton earlier in the month and the handicapper may have been kind to leave her mark unchanged. Richard Fahey's filly may only need to reproduce that performance in order to get back to winning ways. The main threat may possibly be Cash In, who filled the runner-up spot over C&D last time and could have a say on his handicap now. Moyola is another to consider after his triumph at Hamilton last Wednesday.

MOYOLA found some improvement and ultimately ran out a pretty taking winner over this trip at Hamilton 7 days ago and he's very much of interest turned out quickly under a penalty. Ziggy's Queen and Cash In have wins in them this term and are feared, along with Ticktyboo.

The vote goes to CASH IN who was only just beaten in a C&D novice a fortnight ago. His opening mark of 72 looks workable on that form.

19:50 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
7 (7) (40/1 -21%) Daring Leader	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Daring Leader 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at Wetherby (8f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Up in trip. Others have achieved more. Easy to back & finished down the field on last week's handicap debut at Wetherby; new trip.
6 (6) (80/1 -471%) Lincoln Royal	80 80/1(-471%)	(6) Lincoln Royal 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 15¼ lengths seventh of 8 to Serendipitous Lady in nursery at Yarmouth (7f, soft, 7/2). Off 8 months. Hood on 1st time, tongue strap back on. Others more persuasive. Well behind Serendipitous Lady at Yarmouth when last seen 8 months ago; new trip a query.
4 (4) (100/1 -525%) Pop Noodle	100 100/1(-525%)	(4) Pop Noodle 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap at Kempton (12f). Off 140 days. Makes turf debut. Some promise on AW but makes turf debut with something to prove; gelded since last seen.
1 1st (1) (13/8 +53%) Fortnum	1.625 13/8(+53%)	(1) Fortnum 13/8, Lightly-raced maiden. 25/1, last of 8 in minor event at Brighton (8f, good to soft) 29 days ago, slowly away. Stable's handicap debutants have a tendency to improve significantly, so he's very much one to be interested in upped in distance. Not obviously well treated but stable's h'cap debutants can leave earlier form well behind.
10 2nd (10) (40/1 -300%) Lady Of Time	40 40/1(-300%)	(10) Lady Of Time 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Ripon (8f, soft, 9/2) 20 days ago. Up in trip. Others more persuasive. No improvement for handicaps thus far; now steps up in distance.
2 3rd (2) (100/1 -1329%) Emerald City	100 100/1(-1329%)	(2) Emerald City 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/1, very good 2½ lengths fourth of 11 to Patronage in handicap at this C&D (good) 29 days ago. Should be thereabouts again. 5lb better off with Patronage for latest 2.5l defeat (C&D); still has time to do better.
8 4th (8) (7/1 -56%) Standbackandlook	7 7/1(-56%)	(8) Standbackandlook 7/1, 8/1, good second of 13 in handicap at Leicester (10f, good) 15 days ago, clear of rest. Worth a chance to go one better. More like it when 2nd of 13 at Leicester 15 days ago (1m2f, good to soft); can do better.
3 5th (3) (22/1 -700%) Patronage	22 22/1(-700%)	(3) Patronage 22/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner handicap (13/2) at this C&D (good) 29 days ago, bit in hand. Should go well again. Two wins since March, the latest a cosy one over C&D; up 5lb and that form not working out.
9 6th (9) (28/1 -367%) Serendipitous Lady	28 28/1(-367%)	(9) Serendipitous Lady 28/1, Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to soft, 11/1) 20 days ago. Can make presence felt. Improved with each run for her new yard; each-way claims now upped 1f in trip.
11 7th (11) (100/1 -400%) Adaay With Michael	100 100/1(-400%)	(11) Adaay With Michael 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 11 in minor event (200/1) at Carlisle (6.9f, good to firm) 30 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Worth monitoring in the betting. Poor form in three runs at up to 7f; not easily recommended now handicapping over further.
5 8th (5) (66/1 -230%) Misty Time	66 66/1(-230%)	(5) Misty Time 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 6 in minor event (150/1) at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft) 55 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Not obviously well treated on the form she's shown in three novice runs.

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19:50 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

PATRONAGE won a shade cosily over C&D last month with the reopposing Emerald City back in fourth. A 5lb rise may not be enough to anchor Nigel Tinkler's charge with further progress likely. Serendipitous Lady will relish any cut in the ground and a better effort when fourth at Carlisle latest suggests she can figure, while Standbackandlook finished runner-up at Leicester without troubling the winner and could go well again.

STANDBACKANDLOOK posted his best effort to date in handicaps when runner-up at Leicester 15 days ago and, with the extra emphasis on stamina here in his favour, he's fancied to go one better. Patronage looks an obvious threat after scoring comfortably over C&D last time and Serendipitous Lady isn't without hope.

Standbackandlook can build on his Leicester promise but SERENDIPITOUS LADY is improving run by run for her new stable.

20:05 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (6/1 +40%) Dancingwithmyself	6 6/1(+40%)	(5) Dancingwithmyself 6/1, Lightly-raced winner. Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to soft, 13/2) 23 days ago. Suggested she would appreciate this sort of trip last time; respected.
8 2nd (8) (22/1 +12%) Ribkana	22 22/1(+12%)	(8) Ribkana 22/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 10/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, soft) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. Record here reads 224724, but is now 0-17 and looking exposed.
3 3rd (3) (6/5 -94%) Organic	1.2 6/5(-94%)	(3) Organic 6/5, Promising sort. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap (evens) at Bath (10.2f, good) 4 days ago, readily. Carries double penalty. Quick-fire hat-trick on the cards. Bids for quick hat-trick under a double penalty; won easily last time; the one to beat.
1 4th (1) (3/1 +57%) Do I Dream	3 3/1(+57%)	(1) Do I Dream 3/1, Course winner. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good to soft, 7/1) 26 days ago, never nearer. Up in trip. Can give a good account. Conditions will suit if ground remains soft, but stamina for this far remains a question.
6 5th (6) (350/1 -5285%) Volcanology	350 350/1(-5285%)	(6) Volcanology 350/1, Thrice-raced winner. Last of 8 in nursery (7/2) at Wolverhampton (9.5f). Off 7 months. Disappointed on AW after winning at Brighton; watch market on return from eight months off.
4 6th (4) (200/1 -1900%) Dandy's Angel	200 200/1(-1900%)	(4) Dandy's Angel 200/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to firm, 14/1) 11 days ago, nearest finish. Acts on any ground and has dropped 3lb below her last winning mark; one for the shortlist.
7 7th (7) (250/1 -1983%) Love Yours	250 250/1(-1983%)	(7) Love Yours 250/1, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wetherby (10f, good to firm, 12/1) 16 days ago. Remains unexposed at this sort of trip. Fourth in her last four starts, but now 0-13 and doesn't seem to be progressing.
2 8th (2) (200/1 -700%) Kittykarma	200 200/1(-700%)	(2) Kittykarma 200/1, 11/1, last of 7 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Others have achieved more. 1-16; modest so far this year and this trip looks inadequate for her now.

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20:05 Ripon Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Organic is aiming to complete a hat-trick in the space of a week for the in-form George Boughey stable after accounting for her nearest rival by over four lengths at Bath last time. However, she may be found out by VOLCANOLOGY in this contest. The daughter of Phoenix Of Spain ran too bad to be true on her nursery debut at Wolverhampton in October and she is worth another chance on her return to turf up in trip, while Dandy's Angel looks the best of the remainder.

ORGANIC has been much improved in handicaps this year and can complete the hat-trick under a double penalty. Love Yours and Do I Dream can follow her home.

Given that she won by over 4l last time a double-penalty may not be enough to stop ORGANIC from completing a quick hat-trick.

20:20 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 (2) (6/1 -71%) Ballsbridge	6 6/1(-71%)	(2) Ballsbridge 6/1, Very good second of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good, 22/1) 9 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Has good chance on form. Failed to beat a rival in his first two handicaps but much better at Pontefract (2nd).
5 1st (5) (7/2 -5%) Andromedas Kingdom	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(5) Andromedas Kingdom 7/2, 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Bath in May. Good second of 10 in handicap at Bath (8f, good, 3/1) 4 days ago. Thriving. Another fine run four days ago on good ground and prefers these softer conditions.
11 2nd (11) (15/2 +70%) Astronomica	7.5 15/2(+70%)	(11) Astronomica 15/2, 25/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 31 days ago, not ideally placed. Dual soft-ground winner for whom good to firm was no good to her last time at Newmarket.
8 3rd (8) (12/1 -85%) Adelabella	12 12/1(-85%)	(8) Adelabella 12/1, Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap (12/1) at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Wasn't beaten far in a Class 5 at Newmarket; chance if handling this softer ground.
10 4th (10) (16/1 -78%) Believe You Me	16 16/1(-78%)	(10) Believe You Me 16/1, 4/1, respectable second of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (8.1f, heavy) 36 days ago. Gave it a good shot when runner-up under a positive ride at Chepstow (1m, soft) last month.
4 5th (4) (22/1 -10%) Cariad	22 22/1(-10%)	(4) Cariad 22/1, 16/1, last of 7 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 21 days ago. Blinkers back on. Others more persuasive. Four-time AW winner who is 0-10 on turf but has placed form and handles cut underfoot.
1 6th (1) (100/1 -1329%) Al Baahy	100 100/1(-1329%)	(1) Al Baahy 100/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 14/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (9f, good) 12 days ago, unable to sustain effort. He's got a poor strike-rate and on this sort of ground 7f probably suits him best.
3 7th (3) (28/1 -522%) Dougies Dream	28 28/1(-522%)	(3) Dougies Dream 28/1, Good second of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Redcar (8f, soft) 22 days ago, running on. Not taken lightly. Turn looks near after placed efforts at Beverley (good to soft) and Redcar (soft).
9 8th (9) (100/1 -733%) Tasever	100 100/1(-733%)	(9) Tasever 100/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 8/1, bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good) 9 days ago. Has work to do. Fair fifth over 1m before probably failing to stay 1m2f; remains a maiden after 18 runs.
6 9th (6) (100/1 -525%) Ceilidh	100 100/1(-525%)	(6) Ceilidh 100/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap (17/2) at Chepstow (8.1f, heavy) 36 days ago. Something to find on form. Engaged 19.30 Brighton Tuesday. Below par in both runs this season; entered at Brighton yesterday evening (7.30).
7 10th (7) (66/1 -164%) Sam's Hope	66 66/1(-164%)	(7) Sam's Hope 66/1, Winner at Kempton in March. First run since leaving Richard Hannon when seventh of 8 in handicap (25/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 15 days ago. Makes turf debut. Tongue strap on 1st time. Winner for Hannon yard; only 7th on stable debut and having first run on the grass.
12 11th (12) (100/1 -525%) Ice Shadow	100 100/1(-525%)	(12) Ice Shadow 100/1, Course winner. 15/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f). Off 175 days. Course winner on soft but could well need this on his first sighting since Christmas.

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20:20 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Mick Appleby has won this three times in the last seven renewals, each time with the favourite, and ANDROMEDAS KINGDOM may add to that tally. Two wins at Bath were followed by a second at the same track last time and, although she needs a career best off this mark to win, she is the in-form option. Astronomica may do better after her first start of the season and will appreciate the return to this grade, with Believe You Me another to take seriously.

BALLSBRIDGE went like the best horse at the weights but was sent for home a bit too soon at Pontefract 9 days ago and can make amends off the same mark back down in trip. The thriving Andromedas Kingdom is the obvious threat, with Dougies Dream best of the others.

Fast ground was no good to ASTRONOMICA last time and she's got a solid record in turf handicaps.

20:35 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
5 1st (5) (40/1 -21%) Dunnington Lad	40 40/1(-21%)	(5) Dunnington Lad 40/1, Last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 50/1) 15 days ago. Unplaced in all eight starts for this yard; hard to recommend.
1 2nd (1) (6/1 -200%) Protest Rally	6 6/1(-200%)	(1) Protest Rally 6/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (11/1) at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) 6 days ago, well on top finish. Carries penalty. Can go well again kept to 5f. 5lb penalty for recent Musselburgh win, but was value for more and is unexposed over 5f.
4 3rd (4) (11/1 -57%) Foreseeable Future	11 11/1(-57%)	(4) Foreseeable Future 11/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm, 11/1) 12 days ago. Chance on old form. 2-5 over C&D and fair effort behind Prospect at Thirsk last time; worth a second look.
7 3rd (7) (25/1 -108%) Golden Gal	25 25/1(-108%)	(7) Golden Gal 25/1, 11/1, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good) 37 days ago. 5lb below last winning mark, but hasn't threatened in six outings since.
2 5th (2) (20/1 -233%) Willow Baby	20 20/1(-233%)	(2) Willow Baby 20/1, Below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good, 6/1) 44 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Visor on 1st time. 0-10; doesn't stay 7f and mostly in the frame over 6f, but not sure about 5f.
11 6th (11) (50/1 -733%) Sassy Soprano	50 50/1(-733%)	(11) Sassy Soprano 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1 and hooded for 1st time, best effort when fourth of 14 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago. One to consider. Only beaten 2l into fourth of 14 at Catterick last time; a player if building on that.
9 7th (9) (50/1 -25%) Golden Prosperity	50 50/1(-25%)	(9) Golden Prosperity 50/1, One win from 29 Flat runs. 22/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 31 days ago. Second in this last year and won next time, but out of the frame in all six starts since.
6 8th (6) (40/1 -344%) Pannonica	40 40/1(-344%)	(6) Pannonica 40/1, Eighth of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 20 days ago. 0-11; second of eight at Chelmsford in April, but has regressed since; needs a resurgence.
8 9th (8) (300/1 -3233%) Canaria Prince	300 300/1(-3233%)	(8) Canaria Prince 300/1, 7/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Just behind two of these at Thirsk last time but more needed to get his head back in front.
10 10th (10) (300/1 -2043%) Captain Corcoran	300 300/1(-2043%)	(10) Captain Corcoran 300/1, 20/1, below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good) 18 days ago. Blinkers back on. Hard to win with (3-49) and current losing run is up to 20; look elsewhere.

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20:35 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

PROTEST RALLY bounced back to form when victorious by over a length in this grade at Musselburgh on his latest outing and turns out under a 5lb penalty. The four-year-old brings the best recent form to this event and may prove hard to beat. The main threat might be Prospect, who wasn't disgraced in fourth at this level at Thirsk earlier in the month and he has to be considered off 2lb lower. Sassy Soprano completes the shortlist.

PROTEST RALLY was well on top come the finish at Musselburgh last week and he remains unexposed at the minimum trip. He can defy a penalty at the main expense of Prospect and Sassy Soprano.

This looks best left to PROTEST RALLY (nap) who won with a bit more in hand than the margin would suggest at Musselburgh six days ago.

20:50 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 14f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
12 (12) (40/1 +0%) Roman Tempest	40 40/1(+0%)	(12) Roman Tempest 40/1, 33/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Significantly up in trip. 1m2f win last October but all three runs this year have been poor; unraced beyond 1m4f.
5 1st (5) (11/2 +31%) Rock N Roll Pinkie	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(5) Rock N Roll Pinkie 11/2, Bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D (good) 17 days ago. Placed in two of her four races this term but well beaten here on latest.
6 2nd (6) (28/1 -522%) Young Merlin	28 28/1(-522%)	(6) Young Merlin 28/1, Good second of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Salisbury (14.2f, heavy) 45 days ago, nearest finish. Cheekpieces back on. Expected to be bang there. Placed on Flat here (2m, soft) and at Salisbury (1m6f, heavy) in his two runs this spring.
3 3rd (3) (100/1 -300%) Highland Frolic	100 100/1(-300%)	(3) Highland Frolic 100/1, 14/1, first run since leaving Milton Harris when fourth of 5 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, good to soft) 48 days ago. Has work to do. Out of sorts in the autumn, same on seasonal/stable debut and record now stands at 1-19.
11 4th (11) (100/1 -614%) Longuerue	100 100/1(-614%)	(11) Longuerue 100/1, Course winner. Seventh of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f, 66/1) 13 days ago, not ideally placed. May have needed her latest run, after 112 days off; keeps coming down the weights.
9 5th (9) (50/1 -52%) Sea Master	50 50/1(-52%)	(9) Sea Master 50/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (12f, good to soft, 40/1) 26 days ago. 0-6 for the Johnstons and well-beaten outsider on both starts for new yard; up from 1m4f.
1 6th (1) (100/1 -2400%) Russian Rumour	100 100/1(-2400%)	(1) Russian Rumour 100/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win here in May. 15/2, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Bath (14f, good) 12 days ago, slowly away. Looks competitive on form. C&D win under Olivia Tubb on return last month was followed by a fair fourth at Bath.
10 7th (10) (80/1 -1900%) Tigerten	80 80/1(-1900%)	(10) Tigerten 80/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/8, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (17.1f, good) 9 days ago. Should be on the premises. 0-13 for current yard; showed on last three starts that significant ability remains.
7 8th (7) (100/1 -525%) Mrs Meader	100 100/1(-525%)	(7) Mrs Meader 100/1, Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy, 9/1) 88 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Has a tempting mark but stamina is an issue and she's unraced beyond 1m4f on Flat.
2 9th (2) (100/1 -1438%) Douglas Dc	100 100/1(-1438%)	(2) Douglas Dc 100/1, Fourth of 6 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good to firm, 9/1) 16 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. 0-9 on Flat but this trip should suit him much better than the 1m2f of recent Brighton run.
4 10th (4) (50/1 -1329%) Ney	50 50/1(-1329%)	(4) Ney 50/1, 3 wins from 8 runs this year. Latest win at Ripon in May. Found run of good form coming to a halt when fourth of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (17.2f, good to soft, 13/8) 19 days ago. Type to bounce back. 3-6 since the blinkers went on; hat-trick bid came badly unstuck but he's considered.
8 11th (8) (40/1 -100%) Grain Of Hope	40 40/1(-100%)	(8) Grain Of Hope 40/1, 8/1, ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (21f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Fair on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. Short-headed at Thirsk (1m6f, good to firm) off 1lb lower last July; headgear first time.

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20:50 Nottingham Handicap (Class 6) 14f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Ney was not at his best last time out over further, but won his only previous start over this trip at Catterick and could go well. Douglas Dc is another of interest despite being a maiden on the Flat and he can get involved back up in trip, but YOUNG MERLIN could be the one. He won't mind any cut in the ground and wasn't beaten far off 1lb lower when second at Salisbury last month.

YOUNG MERLIN has done well for this yard and the form of his latest second at Salisbury has worked out well, so he gets the vote off a similar mark. Russian Rumour goes well for this rider and remains on a handy mark, so is next best ahead of Tigerten.

The most likely win contenders appear to be YOUNG MERLIN, Russian Rumour and Ney.

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Tomform Wednesday 19th June 2024

Races & Results Wednesday 19th June 2024

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13:45 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 13f Race Class Flow

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14:05 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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14:15 Hamilton Maiden (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:30 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

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14:40 Worcester Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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14:50 Hamilton Maiden (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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15:05 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 14f Race Class Flow

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15:15 Worcester NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:

15:45 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:55 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:10 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:

16:25 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:35 Worcester Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:50 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:

17:05 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:15 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:25 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 9f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:

17:40 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:45 Nottingham Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:50 Worcester Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content,

18:00 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:

18:15 Royal Ascot Listed (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

18:20 Nottingham Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

18:35 Ripon Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow