13:30 Ascot Wed 03 May 2023

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Distance 1m (Str)

Prize £10,800 Rated (0-95) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 15

Going Good to Soft (Soft in places Round course)

Based on the analysis and comments, Yaanaas seems to be the most likely winner in this race. He has been unraced until this year but has won both his AW starts at 1m and showed great potential when defeating two unbeaten rivals at Kempton last month. The stiff test at Ascot should suit him, and he is an intriguing contender on his turf/handicap debut. The Roger Varian yard, which won this race in 2018, trains Yaanaas.

Possible dangers to watch out for include Raising Sand, who has a strong record at Ascot and has shown he can still perform well despite his age. Repertoire is another one to consider, as he won this race 12 months ago and returns off just 2lb higher than for his win. Al Marmar has a previous win on this course and could bounce back after a slightly disappointing recent performance.

13:40 Pontefract Wed 03 May 2023

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Distance 5f 3y

Prize £4,187 Rated (0-75) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 8

Going Good to Soft (Good in places)

Based on the analysis and comments, Reigning Profit appears to be the most likely winner in this race. He was off the mark on turf when making all to score in good style over the same course and distance last week on good to soft ground. He is well drawn and should perform well under a penalty.

Possible dangers to keep an eye on include Huddle Up, who has wins over both 5f and 6f and made a solid stable debut when finishing as a runner-up at Thirsk last month. Motawaazy is another contender, having won at this course in 2021 and showing effectiveness over a stiff 5f and on soft ground; he had a fair second-place finish at Catterick last week. Lastly, Mews House has been running creditably over 5f on the AW this year and is just as effective on turf, making him another one with a chance in the race.

14:25 Wolverhampton Wed 03 May 2023

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Distance 1m 142y

Prize £3,348 Age 3yo Race State Declaration Surface Artificial Runners 12

Going Standard

Based on the analysis and comments, Cue’s Beau appears to be the most likely winner in this race. She was a clear second on her Kempton debut and ran to a similar level as the favourite in her last race, despite pulling hard and coming wide. She needs to settle up from 7f on her Tapeta debut but sets the standard.

Possible dangers to watch out for include Chriszoff, a 30,000-euro breeze-up purchase who showed enough on his Kempton debut seven weeks ago to suggest he can play a part in this race. Beau Vintage is another one to consider; he was well-backed ahead of his Chelmsford debut last autumn but finished well-held. He has since been gelded and could be more competitive now handed a stiffer test. Lastly, Third Batch might be happier back down in trip but is starting to look exposed, so it’s worth keeping an eye on her performance as well.

14:40 Ascot Wed 03 May 2023

NAAS RACECOURSE ROYAL ASCOT TRIALS DAY BRITISH EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (2)

Distance 1m (Str)

Prize £20,616 Age 3yo Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 7

Based on the analysis and comments, Dancing Goddess seems to be the most likely winner in this race. This impeccably bred filly with an Oaks entry has had both her starts at Kempton, winning convincingly the first time and then finishing second to a very progressive Gosden filly with an edge in experience. The stiffer mile in this race should be in her favour.

Possible dangers to watch out for include Orchid Bloom, who won a novice race at Newmarket and is open to considerable improvement as a 3yo. Veil Of Shadows is another filly to consider; she led on the line to deny a shorter-priced stablemate at Kempton and should be capable of better. Lastly, Youngest, an Irish 1,000 Guineas entrant who won at Leicester before finishing down the field in a Group 3 at Newmarket, is well-bred and should perform better in this race.

15:15 Ascot Wed 03 May 2023

LONGINES SAGARO STAKES (Group 3) (1)

Distance 1m 7f 209y

Prize £45,368 Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 6

Going Good to Soft (Soft in places Round course)

Based on the analysis and comments, Trueshan appears to be the most likely winner of this race. A top-tier contender in the staying division, especially when the ground is slow, Trueshan has three wins at Ascot and narrowly beat Coltrane over the course and distance last October in the British Champions Long Distance Cup. Despite not being entirely bombproof due to recent odds-on defeats, Trueshan is still a strong contender based on peak figures.

Possible dangers include Coltrane, a progressive stayer who has been very closely matched with Trueshan on Group 2 form at Doncaster and over the course and distance. El Habeeb is another horse to consider, an unexposed stayer with low mileage who remains open to further improvement and looks interesting back on home soil. Lastly, Rajinsky, a good staying handicapper, recently bagged Listed honours at Nottingham and should not be dismissed based on his career-best performance.

17:05 Brighton Wed 03 May 2023

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Distance 5f 60y

Prize £3,245 Rated (0-65) Age 3yo Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 8

Going Good to Firm (Good in places)

Based on the analysis and comments, Cuban Grey appears to be the most likely winner of this race. The horse showed determination to win at Wolverhampton novice in first-time cheekpieces in March and followed that up with a very respectable fourth-place finish in a Southwell handicap last month. If Cuban Grey can transfer that form back to turf, he stands a strong chance.

Possible dangers in the race include Imperiousity, who went close in a 5f handicap at Lingfield two starts ago and is now 1lb below that mark. Pearly Gaits is another horse to watch, having shown improvement this year, particularly when finishing a close second on handicap debut at Windsor last month. Pearly Gaits will need to prove herself on faster ground but could potentially have more to offer. Beauld As Brass could also be a threat if he can bounce back from his last disappointing run and build on his earlier 6f AW nursery win in the autumn.

17:10 Pontefract Wed 03 May 2023

TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL HORSERACING COLLEGE HANDICAP (6) (D.I)

Distance 1m 6y

Prize £3,140 Rated (0-55) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 13

Going Good to Soft (Good in places)

Based on the analysis and comments, Inexplicable seems to be the most likely winner, having achieved his seventh win at Wolverhampton in clear-cut style recently. However, it is worth noting that this will be only his third start on turf, which could be a concern.

Possible dangers in the race include Little Ted, who has had all his wins on good ground at 1m-1m2f, but put in a creditable performance on his comeback at Thirsk on soft ground. He is below his last winning mark and is one to watch. Mr Strutter is another contender to consider, having finished fourth of 15 over course and distance three weeks ago on soft ground. Slightly quicker conditions today should suit him, and he should be respected.

18:20 Gowran Park Wed 03 May 2023

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Distance 1m 1f 100y

Prize €50,000 Age 3yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 14

Going Soft

Based on the analysis and comments, Redressed appears to be the most likely winner. She has shown potential for improvement and finished well in her last race, placing second in the Group 3 Park Express Stakes at the Curragh. Moreover, she is expected to appreciate the easy ground and the longer trip.

Possible dangers in the race include Lyrical Poetry, who has demonstrated good form at stakes level and placed second in a Meydan Group 2 race earlier this year. Madly Truly is another contender to watch, being a daughter of Cracksman and showing potential for improvement over the longer trip. Sound Angela, although having all three wins on AW surfaces, has placed in stakes races on turf and could be a threat if she can find her best form.

18:40 Brighton Wed 03 May 2023

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Distance 6f 210y

Prize £4,605 Rated (0-70) Age 3yo Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 9

Going Good to Firm (Good in places)

Based on the analysis and comments, Quinault seems to be the most likely winner. This horse demonstrated significant improvement when winning comfortably on its handicap debut at Chelmsford. Although it will be facing a different trip-and-surface combination here, Quinault could be challenging to beat under the 6lb penalty.

Possible dangers in the race include Enborne, an unexposed filly with more to offer, who shaped well on her handicap debut at Kempton. The Toff, who recently won at Lingfield, should not face any issues with the return to turf, and a 3lb rise does not seem excessive. This horse is expected to make its presence felt in the race. King Of Ithaca is another contender who may still have potential, but he needs to build on his recent effort and prove his effectiveness on turf.

19:50 Gowran Park Wed 03 May 2023

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Distance 1m

Prize €11,000 Rated (47-65) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 19

Going Soft

Based on the analysis and comments, Rock Etoile appears to be the most likely winner. The horse gained its first turf win in a C&D handicap last month and has been raised 5lb for beating London Palladium. Rock Etoile managed to overcome a high draw in that race and will need to do the same this time.

Possible dangers in the race include London Palladium, who has shown potential with two wins early in his career and a first Irish win seems feasible following his C&D second behind Rock Etoile 15 days ago. Nevada Brave is another contender to watch, being a consistent AW performer with a win at Dundalk and proving his effectiveness on heavy ground when third at Leopardstown four weeks ago. Pallasmore Lass, although still a maiden after 19 starts, is worth mentioning as well, given that Colin Keane sticks with her.

20:10 Brighton Wed 03 May 2023

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Distance 7f 216y

Prize £3,245 Rated (0-55) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Turf Runners 8

Going Good to Firm (Good in places)

Based on the analysis and comments, Hellavapace seems to be the most likely winner. The horse was a runner-up in first-time blinkers over C&D on its latest turf start in September and has maintained good form on the AW since. Hellavapace was a clearcut winner of an apprentice jockeys’ race at Wolverhampton eight days ago under Olivia Tubb and escapes a penalty here, making it an obvious contender.

Possible dangers in the race include Storm Asset, who returned from a break with a close second-place finish at Wolverhampton and was placed at Brighton on its latest turf start. Storm Asset will be fine over today’s longer trip and should be respected. Rivas Rob Roy, with eight career wins and plenty of form at this track, is another horse to watch. Though it didn’t fire over 7f recently, Rivas Rob Roy is likely better over 1m now and has each-way claims.

21:00 Kempton Park Wed 03 May 2023

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Distance 6f

Prize £3,140 Rated (0-60) Age 4yo+ Race State Declaration Surface Artificial Runners 8

Going Standard to Slow

Based on the analysis and comments, Agapanther appears to be the most likely winner in this race. The horse was a 7f winner here a year ago and took her form to a new level on her return to action two weeks ago, making all to win decisively. Although she faces a 5lb rise, it’s not insurmountable based on her recent performance. However, she might not find it as easy to dominate in this field.

Potential dangers in the race include Della Mare, who hasn’t won this winter but retains a good deal of ability. She kept on for a clear second behind Agapanther over C&D two weeks ago and should be involved again. Fiscal Policy is another horse to watch, as he stepped up on his novice form to win a C&D handicap in October. He has shown potential and is more appealing than most of the other contenders in the race.