Ascot 05 October 2012

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1

14:20 Ascot (Class 3) (3YO only)

Ascot Racecourse Handicap

7f

Winner £8,410 - 13 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Idler is progressive and a 6lb penalty for his Newmarket success last week is unlikely to prevent a bold bid for the hat-trick. Dream Tune and Subtle Knife can both make their presence felt and Goldream is highly respected but in a wide open handicap a tentative verdict goes to MUARRAB. A 4lb rise for his 7f Newbury success last month looks fair and there could still be a little more improvement to come from him.

2

14:55 Ascot (Class 3) (3YO plus)

E.B.F. Redstone Classified Stakes (Str)

1m (Str)

Winner £9,338 - 9 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

The form of Gaul Wood's Sandown success has since been franked by the runner-up Henry Allingham, and a 5lb rise looks fair so he could go close. Gifted Girl is worthy of consideration despite her layoff but the one to beat could be CAPTAIN CAT. He won a Newmarket maiden with plenty in hand when last seen in May and and opening handicap mark of 87 could be within his capabilities.

3

15:30 Ascot (Class 2) (3YO plus)

Wear It Pink Handicap

1m 4f

Winner £12,938 - 8 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Doncaster runner-up Fattsota looks sure to run his race once more but slight preference is for TROPICAL BEAT. He was narrowly denied by Sir Graham Wade over 1m6f at Haydock last month and the drop to 1m4f will suit so he could take some stopping. Royal Peculiar is returning from a break but he is accorded the utmost respect along with Silver Lime. The application of blinkers could help Martin Chuzzlewit and he should not be overlooked either.

4

16:05 Ascot (Class 1) (3YO only)

Keltbray Noel Murless Stakes (Listed)

1m 6f

Winner £19,848 - 9 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Salford Art has the highest official rating in the line-up and she must be respected but this can go the way of SIR GRAHAM WADE. He showed guts in abundance to win competitive handicaps at Haydock and Doncaster last month and he is well worth a crack at this level. The progressive Biographer is also interesting and Cavaleiro makes plenty of appeal, having returned to form with a decent second at Newbury last month.

5

16:40 Ascot (Class 3) (3YO plus)

Wessex Youth Trust Gordon Carter Handicap

2m

Winner £7,439 - 11 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

ARDLUI had to settle for second best behind Countrywide Flame over 2m at Chester last time but a reproduction of that effort would give a big chance here despite a 3lb rise. Hawkeshead went down narrowly over 1m6f at Haydock last time and the step up to this trip should suit so he can go well along with Itlaaq, who was third to Sir Graham Wade at Haydock last time. Red Orator is another likely candidate.

6

17:15 Ascot (Class 2) (3YO only)

Pwc Handicap

6f

Winner £12,450 - 14 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

DUKE OF FIRENZE was a rather disappointing sixth at Doncaster over 7f last time but better was expected and he had been progressive over this trip prior to that so he can bounce back. Born To Surprise has been raised 5lb for his 7f Doncaster success last month but he is entitled to be in the shake-up once more. Signor Sassi is still progressing and he makes the shortlist, along with Khubala.

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