GB - Ascot - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

12f

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm

116.5K

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Verdict

HOSEKI is firmly on the up and is taken to defy a 5 lb rise to complete the 4-timer. Archers Bay finished with running left when short of room at Newmarket last time and rates the main danger, while Level Look has had excuses on his last 2 starts and may still have more to offer.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Progressive filly who won at Redcar and Chester before completing her hat-trick over C&D last month by a short-head. Up another 5 lb but has not yet reached her ceiling and another bold bid is anticipated. 1st Pick 2 Hoseki (Ire) Jockey: Saffie Osborne Trainer: William Haggas J: Saffie Osborne T: William Haggas	97	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Progressive filly who won at Redcar and Chester before completing her hat-trick over C&D last month by a short-head. Up another 5 lb but has not yet reached her ceiling and another bold bid is anticipated.
1	Won his first 2 starts after joining Marco Botti, including at Newmarket in April. Disappointed in the Italian Derby in June but shaped as if back in form when fourth of 6 at Newmarket (July course) last month, short of room and finishing with running left. One for the shortlist. 2nd Pick 1 Archers Bay (Ire) Jockey: Ryan Moore Trainer: Marco Botti J: Ryan Moore T: Marco Botti	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Won his first 2 starts after joining Marco Botti, including at Newmarket in April. Disappointed in the Italian Derby in June but shaped as if back in form when fourth of 6 at Newmarket (July course) last month, short of room and finishing with running left. One for the shortlist.
8	Left his first 2 runs behind to win 4-runner novice at Newcastle (1¼m) in January. Better than result both starts since, left with too much to do 1½ lengths second in 1½m handicap at Chester last time. Not yet fully exposed, but this represents toughest task to date. 3rd Pick 8 Level Look Jockey: Frida Valle Skar Trainer: Andrew Balding J: Frida Valle Skar T: Andrew Balding	96	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Left his first 2 runs behind to win 4-runner novice at Newcastle (1¼m) in January. Better than result both starts since, left with too much to do 1½ lengths second in 1½m handicap at Chester last time. Not yet fully exposed, but this represents toughest task to date.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.