Ascot
Today, FlatClass 25f
Verdict
Verdict
VENTURE CAPITAL has a good record at Ascot and can reward supporters having had excuses in the Portland. Jordan Electrics could have another big pot in him, while Glamorous Breeze and Portland third Rosario are a couple of others to note.
Venture Capital
Jordan Electrics
Glamorous Breeze
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
2. RosarioJ: Cieren FallonT: Roger TealF: 17900533- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictBelatedly added to 2-y-o debut success when seeing off 6 rivals in a 5f Goodwood handicap in May and third of 21 in the Portland at Doncaster (14/1) 21 days ago, breaking on terms for a change and staying on from the near side. One to note.
14. Roach PowerJ: John EganT: Michael WighamF: 41133361- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictWon easily by 4¾ lengths in 6-runner handicap at Ffos Las (9/4) 6 days ago, travelling well and drawing clear when shaken up. This is way tougher under a penalty but he'd be dangerous to dismiss.
5. King Of LightJ: Silvestre De SousaT: Stuart WilliamsF: 78027901- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictBounced back to win handicap at Haydock (14/1) 7 days ago with cheekpieces refitted. Has tended to struggle for consistency and had plenty go right there.- 7. Venture CapitalJ: Jamie SpencerT: Kevin RyanF: 91070230
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictPoorly placed in the Portland (28/1) 21 days ago and good shout on previous third in Shergar Cup Dash over C&D, that not his first decent performance here. 
11. Silky WilkieJ: Clifford LeeT: K. R. BurkeF: 00278030- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictWinless in 32 starts since April 2023, finishing tenth of 25 in Silver Cup at Ayr (11/1) 14 days ago. Did show better form when third in York handicap returning from a break prior to that.- 1. Jordan ElectricsJ: Paul MulrennanT: Jim GoldieF: 25-090580
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictClose fifth (beaten just half a length) in a valuable York handicap in August. Not seen to best effect for the second consecutive run in the Ayr Gold Cup and can go well from tempting mark. 
6. Canons HouseJ: Billy GarrittyT: Michael & David EasterbyF: 9-1110510- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictWon 5f handicaps at Hamilton and Southwell in June and August before finishing 12th of 14 in AW handicap at Southwell (9/2) 13 days ago after being hampered at start and racing too freely. Better than that.
15. Fantasy MasterJ: Tyler HeardT: Darryll HollandF: 596U4040- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
VerdictSeven-time winner who has struggled with stalls issues. Down the field at Nottingham on Thursday but has gone well here.
13. Tiger TulipJ: Grace McEnteeT: Heather MainF: 80112554- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 10
VerdictPretty consistent on the whole and returned to form with back-to-back 6f handicaps wins during the summer. Finished fourth of 11 in a 6f handicap at Goodwood (11/2) 10 days ago but this is tougher back over 5f.
12. Dream ComposerJ: Joe LeavyT: James EvansF: 00820670- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictStruggling for form, finishing 12th of 16 in handicap over C&D (28/1) 28 days ago. Revival needed.
3. Twilight JetJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Jim & Suzi BestF: 897-82000- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictBack on track for new yard when second at Epsom (6f) in June but regressive since, 15th of 19 at Ascot (6f, 80/1) 28 days ago despite drop in grade.
9. Emperor SpiritJ: Marco GhianiT: Michael KeadyF: 898-10400- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictWinning start for this yard back from 10 months off at Newmarket in July but hasn't built on it since, albeit faced with a stiff task in the Portland 21 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 8. Glamorous BreezeJ: Gina ManganT: Christopher MasonF: 13155913
- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictSeveral good runs here and won again in 5f Lingfield handicap last month, typically travelling with plenty of verve. Ran well back at that track 21 days ago and one to consider. 
4. Rhythm N HoovesJ: Daniel MuscuttT: Robert CowellF: 43067210- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 91
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictWon over 5f at Newbury in August before disappointing in the Portland at Doncaster (25/1) 21 days ago. Good record here offers hope.
10. HarvannaJ: Edward GreatrexT: Michael ApplebyF: 842-75267- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictSeventh of 11 in 6f handicap at Newmarket (10/1) 9 days ago when below form after break. Likely to be sharper now.