UK Horse Racing Tips: Ascot

An open event could go to THE WIZARD OF EYE, who landed the Victoria Cup over C&D in May. He was far from disgraced in the Jubilee Stakes the following month and, given that he remains fairly treated off a mark of 102, the return to handicaps can see him in a better light. Blue Prince (third) and Rebel Territory (sixth) met at Goodwood recently and the latter, who was returning from over a year off the track, could turn the tables. Others to note include Miss Information and the hat-trick seeking Run Boy Run.
Prediction : 1st The Wizard Of Eye 2nd Rebel Territory 3rd Miss Information

French Duke finished a creditable sixth in the King George V at the Royal meeting in June before striking at Goodwood next time, and he merits the utmost respect despite a subsequent 9lb hike in the ratings. The Reverend sports first-time cheekpieces on his handicap bow and must enter calculations along with stablemate Solomon. A chance is taken on HIGH ORDER, though, who makes significant appeal now dropped in trip off a 2lb lower mark having perhaps failed to stay an extended 1m6f at Doncaster.
Prediction : 1st High Order 2nd French Duke 3rd The Reverend

SHAH chased home a useful performer on his debut at Leicester before filling the runner-up spot once again in the Convivial at York. The son of Sea The Stars looks to be a winner in waiting and he is fancied to repel the likely challenge of Angel Hunter, who had shown a useful level of form in novice/maiden company prior to landing a nursery on the Knavesmire. Mr Fantastic has been costly to follow so far, but he has time to do better and should not be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Shah 2nd Angel Hunter 3rd Mr Fantastic

A tentative vote goes to BRIONI, who ran a career best on the back of wind surgery when runner-up in a valuable handicap at Goodwood last month. Alan King's charge may have been unfancied on that occasion, but he can prove that effort was no fluke, with recent Goodwood second Hot Fuss and former Derby hopeful Voyage looking best placed to chase him home. An unlucky fourth when not getting a clear run at York latest, Whiskey Pete is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Brioni 2nd Hot Fuss 3rd Voyage

Jockey Billy Loughnane seemed to get a good tune out of FRESH when third in a valuable handicap here over 7f in July, and a 2lb rise for that effort could prove lenient. Dropping back to 6f should not inconvenience either and this course regular can see off the likes of narrow Goodwood second Tacarib Bay, and Buccabay, who makes his first start for new connections. Two Tribes is likely to be thereabouts as well after an eye-catching effort at York last month.
Prediction : 1st Fresh 2nd Tacarib Bay 3rd Two Tribes

Twirling has made the frame in each of her last two starts in class 3 handicaps and should make a bold bid off the same mark as her third at Goodwood last month. However, ROWAYEH finished 15 places in front of her in the Kensington Palace here in June and that may be the key piece of form to focus on. Owen Burrows' four-year-old produced a solid effort when a close-up third at Goodwood last time and can return to winning ways. Surveyor completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Rowayeh 2nd Twirling 3rd Surveyor

Previous C&D winner Dream Composer got his head back in front at Pontefract last month and it would be no surprise to see him get involved off a 5lb higher rating. However, a chance can be taken on COVER UP, who was denied a clear run when finishing a fair fifth at York on his latest outing and goes off an unchanged mark. John & Thady Gosden's four-year-old takes a drop in trip, which could help him regain the winning thread. Good Earth is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Cover Up 2nd Dream Composer 3rd Good Earth