UK Horse Racing Tips: Ascot

ZANNDABAD bounced back to form when filling second place in a valuable handicap at Musselburgh last month and he could be hard to beat if reproducing that level of form here. Vincenzo has shown promise on all three of his previous starts over hurdles and he may benefit from a first-time tongue-tie following a recent wind operation. Idefix De Ciergues edges out Old Time Chaser and Bare Meadows to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Zanndabad 2nd Vincenzo 3rd Idefix De Ciergues

ROCKINASTORM appeared to have plenty in hand when scoring over 3m at Ludlow last month and that was his third win from just five starts over fences. Off a 6lb higher mark here, the seven-year-old could add another victory to his record. Godot was only narrowly denied on his most recent outing at Plumpton and another good effort can be expected, while Invincible Nao and King's Threshold complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Rockinastorm 2nd Godot 3rd Invincible Nao

Royal Way has to be of interest following two victories at Ludlow in recent months, but marginal preference is for KADO DE JOIE. Nicky Henderson's gelding got off the mark at Market Rasen last month and that form suggests that an opening mark of 110 should be workable. Hamsiyann also put in a career best on his most recent outing and should not be discounted, while Kourosh is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Kado De Joie 2nd Royal Way 3rd Hamsiyann

This can go the way of THELASTHIGHKING, who has shown plenty of pace over further the last twice and should be suited by dropping back in distance on this occasion. A winner of two of his last four starts in this sphere, Nigel Twiston-Davies' charge is narrowly preferred to Martator, who bounced back to winning ways with a taking performance at Newbury earlier in the month. Frere D'armes has shown little in recent starts but is well capable on his day for in-form connections.
Prediction : 1st Thelasthighking 2nd Martator 3rd Frere Darmes

A tentative vote goes to REDBRIDGE RAMBLER, who was slightly unlucky when carried left and short of room late on at Sedgefield last month. That represented arguably a career best for the six-year-old and the step up in trip should suit as he looks to get the better of Plumpton scorer Nickelforce and Face D'music, who makes his handicap debut following a couple of decent efforts at Hereford. Others to note include Perculator and Rebel Intentions.
Prediction : 1st Redbridge Rambler 2nd Nickelforce 3rd Face Dmusic

Two For Gold landed the corresponding event 12 months ago and connections will be hopeful that a first-time tongue-tie can see the admirable veteran return to form. However, after scoring in a valuable veterans' series final at Warwick in January, SAM BROWN was far from disgraced in the Denman Chase and it was a similar story in the Coral Trophy at Kempton last time. Down in class and with Freddie Gingell taking off a crucial 5lb, he might be the answer. Larry is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Sam Brown 2nd Two For Gold 3rd Larry

The form of SUPREME GIFT's recent course second has worked out well, with both the third and fourth winning next time, so a subsequent 3lb rise might not prevent Henry Daly's charge from going one better. The Four Sixes also occupied the runner-up berth on his latest outing at Wetherby and he is unlikely to be far away, while top-weight Get A Tonic drops in class and must be respected for the in-form Dan Skelton team.
Prediction : 1st Supreme Gift 2nd The Four Sixes 3rd Get A Tonic