UK Horse Racing Tips: Ascot

Despite going off at odds-on for his debut at Newmarket back in May, Syndicated disappointed that day in third and although the winner has gone on to better things, the other runners haven't done much for the form. It's advisable to monitor the market closely where NEVER JUST A DREAM is concerned. The booking of Ryan Moore catches the eye, as do the number of high profile entries over the coming months, so if he's strong in the market, Ismail Mohammed's charge could make a winning debut here. William Haggas' well-bred newcomer Piccadilly Circus is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Never Just A Dream 2nd Syndicated 3rd Piccadilly Circus

There wasn't much between CLOCHETTE and Aunt Violet when second and third respectively last time at Newbury, with both looking like they'd be capable of winning races in the future. Clochette is fancied to confirm the form, though, as she looked a tad unlucky that day and finished her race off particularly well. Aunt Violet was only half a length behind the selection and shaped like she'd improve for the outing, so can't be ruled out. Of the newcomers Quantum Light and Sweet Harmony look the most interesting.
Prediction : 1st Clochette 2nd Aunt Violet 3rd Quantum Light

MOSTLY CLOUDY is improving at a rate of knots for Gemma Tutty and if continuing that progress, he can make it five straight wins here. The son of Harzand impressed with his attitude when battling well to win at Doncaster 21 days ago and although this is tougher, he could take some stopping once again. Baileys Derbyday looks the most likely to chase the selection home here, but a big run from Single can't be entirely ruled out as she has been dropped 1lb after not appearing to handle the track at Chester a fortnight ago.
Prediction : 1st Mostly Cloudy 2nd Baileys Derbyday 3rd Single

A fascinating contest, but THE WHIPMASTER has been in the form of his life recently and a 6lb rise for his latest victory at Windsor last month might not be enough to stop Gary Moore's charge going in again here. Commonsensical is another who has been in flying form of late. He pulled well clear with the winner when narrowly beaten at Newmarket 13 days ago and looks the most likely to chase the selection home. Protected Guest will find this easier than recent assignments and is another who is capable of getting involved back down in trip.
Prediction : 1st The Whipmaster 2nd Commonsensical 3rd Protected Guest

Alazwar arrives here in good form after a win over the extended mile at Wolverhampton last time, but Archie Watson's four-year-old has never raced over 7f and thus could be vulnerable to experienced campaigners over this distance, like FIELDSMAN. Tony Carroll's gelding was behind Carnival Zain last time, but is seemingly on much better terms on this occasion. The 10-year-old was two lengths behind Micky Hammond's runner at Chester, but is 4lb better off with that rival this and could reverse the form today.
Prediction : 1st Fieldsman 2nd Carnival Zain 3rd Alazwar

AL AZHAR won on his penultimate start at Newbury and ran a nice race last time at Salisbury, when second after a 8lb rise for his previous victory. Marcus Tregoning's three-year-old was only beaten by half a length last time and this looks a good opportunity to score once again off the same mark. Connections of Mr Big Stuff will be hoping that the extra yardage helps him settle better, while True Courage completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Al Azhar 2nd Mr Big Stuff 3rd True Courage

GLAMOROUS BREEZE was a comfortable winner last time out at Chepstow over 5f and off the same mark here today, with Luke Catton taking off a valuable 5lb, this looks a good opportunity for Christopher Mason's charge to score again. Lucky Ava is also a last-time-out winner, scoring over 5f on the all-weather at Chelmsford, and should go well again today off a 3lb higher mark. Rattling is likely to prefer the step down in trip, despite winning over 6f at Wolverhampton on her latest outing, while Love Trophy Power comes here seeking a hat-trick.
Prediction : 1st Glamorous Breeze 2nd Lucky Ava 3rd Rattling