Ascot

 

9th Aug

Ascot [9th Aug 16:30]

WinPlace
Urban LionH Bowman - J Channon4-1215
7/2
Has come into his own since handicapping on good and quicker ground, finding plenty to win at Sandown and doing well to be fifth of 30 in the Hunt Cup here (also 1m, good to firm, checked over 1f out) only four days later, 1lb higher today but he still has scope for improvement.
ArisaigR D Dolan - C Johnston-55202
9/2
Below best behind Miss Information in the 1m fillies' handicap at the Royal meeting, even allowing for racing away from the main action, but she had put up a good show here the time before and she made up a lot of ground to take second of 12 at Sandown (1m, good to firm) in July, can be involved.
Ebt's GuardPer-Anders Graberg - W Muir & C Grassick034752
5/1
Has a weights turnaround with Urban Lion on Newbury form in April but the latter has improved since, excellent second in a big 1m Goodwood handicap last week but now on a career-high mark and others may have more up their handicapping sleeves.
Treasure TimeHollie Doyle - W J Haggas514-50
6/1
Best form when finishing strongly to lead close home at York (1m, good to firm) last August, just two runs this year, following a fair reappearance with a never-sighted run at Goodwood (1m1f) last week, has cheekpieces fitted now but he remains with potential and this stiff test can suit.
Miss InformationKatie Davis - A M Balding-51816
7/1
Best on good or quicker ground, has progressed as a 4yo, proving a strong finisher over the straight 1m here when winning the Kensington Palace (good to firm, just her second run at the distance) in June, ran flat when returned to 7f in July but this looks more her trip now, can go well.
Silent AgeReserve 2 - Ian Williams470131
7/1
Reserve, made the running for three of his four wins, one on turf over 1m2f at Sandown in June, just hung on when back on AW at Wolverhampton last week (extended 1m1f) and more is asked of him on this return to turf.
Golden MindK Teetan - R A Fahey779204
9/1
Effective on all ground, both wins at 6f but very solid at 7f and he ran really well when fourth of 21 here (good) recently, defeat on his one run over 1m, when returning from 12 months off last August, can't be held against him but it still leaves him with stamina to prove.
LeadmanReserve 1 - D O'Meara2-2410
9/1
Reserve, took a step forward when winning over 7f at Newmarket (good to firm) on third run for this yard and he didn't get a fair crack at the race when running into trouble at Goodwood since, stays 1m on the AW but it remains to be seen whether that's relevant against these good rivals.
Two TemptingRyusei Sakai - J G Portman041808
12/1
Won over the straight 1m here in May 2024 and has added four more wins, most recently at Chester (extended 7f, good, off 2lb lower) in May, however, he's not been in enough form since to think this will be his race.
Talis EvolvereSuraj Narredu - R Hannon340335
12/1
Has a better strike-rate on the AW than grass and, although he ran respectably when fifth of 14 over the straight 1m here a fortnight ago, his overall turf form suggests others will have the edge.
Cerulean BayMirai Iwata - D O'Meara705070
22/1
All wins at 6f and 7f but he stays 1m and has run well over C&D, albeit off a lower mark in an easier race than this, well held on this track last week and looks up against it, yard also has Leadman.
Brave EmperorDario Di Tocco - A Watson-B5766
50/1
Multiple wins at home and abroad, including five at Group level on the continent, made the running but the die was cast a long way out on the return to a handicap at Hamilton (about 1m, good) in July on latest start, dropped 5lb but has much to prove with cheekpieces replacing blinkers.
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