UK Horse Racing Tips: Ascot

Kildinan Prince was just touched off on his hurdling debut at Tipperary last May and has subsequently joined Emma Lavelle. He is one to watch in the market, but the vote goes to ETNA BIANCO. Joe Tizzard's point winner struck at this venue prior to finding the Challow too much of an ask at Newbury over Christmas. This looks a lot easier and he can get back to winning ways. Mondoui'boy cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Etna Bianco 2nd Kildinan Prince 3rd Mondouiboy

It's fair to say THOMAS MOR took another step forward when only finding Kitzbuhel too good in the Kauto Star at Kempton on Boxing Day. If that performance is backed up, the nine-year-old could prove a tough nut to crack. The Jukebox Kid is a progressive type, who has won two of his three starts over fences, most recently in a class 3 handicap over track and trip. He holds every chance, while Western Knight is also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Thomas Mor 2nd The Jukebox Kid 3rd Western Knight

Listentoyourheart accounted for Act Of Authority (fourth) in this grade at Windsor and is expected to confirm that form, despite the revised terms. John Barbour just did enough to strike at Uttoxeter on New Year's Eve, which hasn't done his mark too much harm and he is respected. However, LIGHTNINGUPOURDAYS finished a promising third on his return from a break at Hereford just before Christmas and there is likely to be more under the bonnet on just his fourth outing in a handicap.
Prediction : 1st Lightningupourdays 2nd Listentoyourheart 3rd John Barbour

NOCTE VOLATUS has looked better than ever so far this season. He landed a double when victorious at Sandown last month and Tom Lacey's veteran may well defy a 2lb rise. His stablemate Montregard also has solid claims, having finished a respectable second over C&D recently, while Jipcot steps marginally back up in distance off the back of winning at Leicester and could be in the mix. Joyeux Machin was tanking along in front when falling at Doncaster and may also have a say in an open contest.
Prediction : 1st Nocte Volatus 2nd Montregard 3rd Jipcot

Another bold bid is anticipated from Pic D'Orhy, who bids to win this for the third time in succession, but JONBON could prove too good on this occasion. Nicky Henderson's high-class chaser bagged yet another Grade 1 when landing the Clarence House in determined fashion over 2m1f here last month. A dual winner over 2m4f, this extra furlong looks within his compass and he could prove hard to stop. Edwardstone bounced back with a Grade 2 success at Kempton last time and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Jonbon 2nd Pic DOrhy 3rd Edwardstone

Wins at Uttoxeter and Market Rasen suggest Heart Over Head might still be ahead of the handicapper, even after another 7lb rise, but this is competitive and a chance is taken on SOLAR SYSTEM. The seven-year-old is on a workable mark based on the pick of his form and he could bounce back here. Crazierthandaisy is worth a second look, as is Walden, while it would be dangerous to rule out both Top Guy and Kalium.
Prediction : 1st Solar System 2nd Heart Over Head 3rd Crazierthandaisy

Point winner The Flaggy Shore looked smart when bolting up on her Rules debut at Warwick, and she lost little in defeat when second in a Listed event next time. Ben Clarke's mare merits the utmost respect with that in mind, but MS DES FOIS might be worth chancing. The Soldier Of Fortune filly is related to the smart stayer Ms Parfois, who won on her debut, and a bold bid would come as no surprise given Anthony Honeyball's record in this type of contest. Others to note include Burning Embers and Martini Majesty.
Prediction : 1st Ms Des Fois 2nd The Flaggy Shore 3rd Burning Embers