Ascot
Tomorrow, May 9, 2025FlatClass 41m7f
Verdict
Verdict
ORCHESTRA may have got off lightly with just a 3 lb rise for Kempton given he and the second were well clear of the rest. James Owen's Rogue Tornado arrives on the back of a good spell on the Flat and is second choice ahead of Russian Rumour for in-form Jonathan Portman.
Orchestra
Rogue Tornado
Russian Rumour
2m Hcap
2m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 3. OrchestraJ: Luke CattonT: Fergal O'BrienF: 3734/7-241
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictWinner over hurdles in November and went in on the Flat at Kempton (2m) 18 days ago. The front 2 came clear at Kempton so a 3 lb rise could prove lenient. - 1. Rogue TornadoJ: Fred DalyT: James OwenF: 3433-1432
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictLatest win at Southwell in March. 8/1, good second of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (2m, AW) on Good Friday. Likely to be in the thick of things back on turf. 
4. PonchoJ: Jack DaceT: Gary & Josh MooreF: 4521-6433- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictWinner at Lingfield in December. Creditable third of 14 in handicap (8/1) at Lingfield (2m, AW) on Good Friday but the reopposing Rogue Tornado was ahead in second.
7. Golden FlameJ: Jack DoughtyT: Thomas FaulknerF: 097-72942- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictNineteen runs since last win in 2021 but he has been in form on AW this year, finishing 3 lengths second at Southwell (16.5f) last week.
8. Toby TopsJ: Morgan ColeT: Dylan CunhaF: 66-686113- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictGained back-to-back 2m wins at Southwell and Nottingham this spring. Not seen to best effect when 7 lengths third at Thirsk last weekend and treated as if still in form.
5. Little PeterJ: Harry BurnsT: John BerryF: 5671255-5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictAW winner at Newcastle (2m) last autumn. Fourth in a 2m Huntingdon maiden hurdle on return in March but could only manage fifth of 6 back on the Flat at Ripon 13 days ago.- 6. Russian RumourJ: Olivia TubbT: Jonathan PortmanF: 14677215-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 196
VerdictWon on 2024 reappearance and this thorough stayer got her head back in front at Bath (17f) in October. Returns to action with her stable enjoying a good spell. Enters the reckoning. 
2. Lunar PowerJ: Charlie MaggsT: Donald McCainF: 8/759-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 211
VerdictStruffling on AW when last seen in the autumn and a watching brief is advised on this first outing for 7 months.- Unnamed Favourite
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