GB - Ascot - Race 5

Thoroughbred

20 Runners

20f

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm (Good in places)

165.0K

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Verdict

This has likely been the long-term target for His Majesty's REACHING HIGH given his luckless passage in this race 12 months ago and he can gain compensation for a stable that has already won this 4 times. The main danger could be Puturhandstogether, who rates the pick of Joseph O'Brien's powerful hand, while Siempre Arturo and Tim Toe look fascinating tackling a markedly longer distance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Unexposed stayer who just failed to make a winning start in a 1½m Leopardstown handicap for Willie Mullins and looked sure to have gone close granted anything resembling a clear run when eighth in this race 12 months ago. Looks to have been saved for this since and he's fancied to make amends. 1st Pick 4 Reaching High (Ire) Jockey: Ryan Moore Trainer: W. P. Mullins, Ireland J: Ryan Moore T: W. P. Mullins, Ireland	100	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Unexposed stayer who just failed to make a winning start in a 1½m Leopardstown handicap for Willie Mullins and looked sure to have gone close granted anything resembling a clear run when eighth in this race 12 months ago. Looks to have been saved for this since and he's fancied to make amends.
16	2025 Fred Winter winner. Hasn't been seen to best effect in either code since his win in the Irish Cesarewitch, coming from a hopeless position when seventh in the Chester Cup latest. Looks the type to benefit from headgear and big run could be on the cards. 2nd Pick 16 Puturhandstogether (Ire) Jockey: D. B. Mcmonagle Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland J: D. B. Mcmonagle T: Joseph Patrick O'brien, Ireland	92	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis 2025 Fred Winter winner. Hasn't been seen to best effect in either code since his win in the Irish Cesarewitch, coming from a hopeless position when seventh in the Chester Cup latest. Looks the type to benefit from headgear and big run could be on the cards.
9	Shaped as though he could have another race in him off this mark when an eye-catching fifth in a strong 1½m handicap here on his return (100/1). The significantly longer trip is a complete unknown but he's a fascinating contender, nevertheless. 3rd Pick 9 Siempre Arturo Jockey: Jason Watson Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler J: Jason Watson T: Daniel & Claire Kubler	97	-	-	-	3%	43/1
Analysis Shaped as though he could have another race in him off this mark when an eye-catching fifth in a strong 1½m handicap here on his return (100/1). The significantly longer trip is a complete unknown but he's a fascinating contender, nevertheless.

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