UK Horse Racing Tips: Ascot

The booking of Ryan Moore for the Clive Cox-trained newcomer Nemov catches the eye and any market confidence behind him would be significant. However, MISS INFORMATION has shown a decent level of form already and she shades the verdict. The daughter of Blue Point was beaten narrowly into third at Windsor a fortnight ago and this stiffer track should play to her strengths. Western hasn't been seen since finishing fifth on debut over 5f here May, but he left the impression that he would benefit from this step up in trip on that occasion.
Prediction : 1st Miss Information 2nd Western 3rd Nemov

This may be an informative event, but the obvious place to start is the Aidan O'Brien-trained KESTREL. The son of Justify is out of mare who was Group 2-placed over 1m2f and it would be no surprise to see him go well on debut. There wasn't much to separate Moyassr (third) and Ten Bob Tony (fourth) at Salisbury last month, where both gave the impression that this extra furlong would suit, while Olympic Candle and Accumulate also make the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Kestrel 2nd Moyassr 3rd Ten Bob Tony

SEAWARD sets a good standard based on her fourth-placed finish on debut at Newmarket last month and, as the only one in the contest with race experience, the Sea The Stars filly could prove too good for her rivals. Connections parted with 500,000gns to acquire Catch The Light last year and any market support would make Andrew Balding's charge interesting too, while Climate Action and Cavriana cannot be dismissed either.
Prediction : 1st Seaward 2nd Catch The Light 3rd Climate Action

ONE STEP BEYOND was a cosy winner over course and distance on his penultimate start and then followed that up when second at Windsor a fortnight ago. With that in mind, the six-year-old looks sure to give another good account of himself. Lenny's Spirit should not be discounted in his bid for a hat-trick either, although his recent wins have been over further and that is a slight concern. Shaladar has gone close on his last two starts and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st One Step Beyond 2nd Shaladar 3rd Lennys Spirit

Tafreej posted a solid fourth in the Sky Bet Mile at York a fortnight ago and he is well treated at the weights. Though respected, a chance can be taken on SEA OF THIEVES. She wasn't disgraced in the Group 3 Valiant Stakes here last time and Ed Walker's filly is the least exposed, so might find further progress dropping in class. Saxon King, Out Of Shadows and Glenfinnan are others to note in what looks a fairly open heat.
Prediction : 1st Sea Of Thieves 2nd Tafreej 3rd Saxon King

MAJOR PARTNERSHIP found only a well-fancied stablemate too strong over C&D in July and a similar level of performance may suffice off just 1lb higher in the ratings. Aerion Power finished a fine fourth in the Royal Hunt Cup here in June and could give the selection most to think about with Ryan Moore now back on board. Ouzo offered more encouragement when beaten just over a length at Goodwood recently and shouldn't be far away either.
Prediction : 1st Major Partnership 2nd Aerion Power 3rd Ouzo

The consistent Kimnkate looks sure to go well after her most recent second at Newmarket, as she has been raised just 2lb for that display. However, the vote goes to HARRY MAGNUS, who likes to be held up and he could have this race run to suit. In addition, he sports a first-time hood, which could eke out improvement, so he looks worth chancing under Jim Crowley. Any market support for Liberty on her handicap bow would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Harry Magnus 2nd Kimnkate 3rd Liberty