GB - Ascot - Race 5

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

61.5K

VIEW

Verdict

The hat-trick seeking PILU has found improvement since taking on his elders and still looks on a workable mark. He gets the nod in an open-looking contest. Northcliff, Yordan and Far Above Dream make up the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
10	Back to winning ways at Newmarket in August and upped his game further when following up in 9-runner handicap (4/1) at Yarmouth (6f, good) 15 days ago by length from Another Abbot. This is more competitive but he looks sure to go well again. 1st Pick 10 Pilu (Ire) Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: Roger Teal J: Joe Leavy T: Roger Teal	97	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Back to winning ways at Newmarket in August and upped his game further when following up in 9-runner handicap (4/1) at Yarmouth (6f, good) 15 days ago by length from Another Abbot. This is more competitive but he looks sure to go well again.
13	Built on promise of previous run when making a winning debut for new yard in 9-runner handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago, comfortably. Raised 7 lb since but useful claimer has been booked. Player. 2nd Pick 13 Northcliff (Ire) Jockey: Toby Moore Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam J: Toby Moore T: Jane Chapple-Hyam	95	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Built on promise of previous run when making a winning debut for new yard in 9-runner handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago, comfortably. Raised 7 lb since but useful claimer has been booked. Player.
16	Confirmed debut promise when getting off the mark in good style at Southwell in August and improved on that when easily following up at Newcastle (6f) last month. Likely more to come on handicap debut. 3rd Pick 16 Yordan (Ire) Jockey: Kevin Stott Trainer: Kevin Ryan J: Kevin Stott T: Kevin Ryan	95	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Confirmed debut promise when getting off the mark in good style at Southwell in August and improved on that when easily following up at Newcastle (6f) last month. Likely more to come on handicap debut.

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