A competitive nine-race programme is scheduled for Ascot on Friday. The best bet comes in Race 2 in the form of OUTLAW KING. He finished runner-up on debut and with the natural improvement that is expected, he should be tough to beat.
Other International Racing tips for Friday:
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Best Bet: OUTLAW KING (Race 2)
Value Bet: RUBY JEAN (Race 3)
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Race
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Conditions
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1st
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2nd
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3rd
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4th
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5th
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07:20
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1000m – 3-Y-O Handicap
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1
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3
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6
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5
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2
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2
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07:50
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1400m – Maiden Special Weight
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2
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10
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8
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1
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11
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3
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08:20
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1600m – 3-Y-O Handicap
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6
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2
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4
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1
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9
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4
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08:50
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1800m – Class 1 Handicap
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8
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5
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4
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2
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3
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5
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09:20
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1200m – Class 1 Handicap
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10
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2
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3
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7
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9
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6
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09:55
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1200m – F&M Special Weight
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3
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1
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4
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7
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6
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7
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10:25
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2100m – Class 3 Handicap
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8
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6
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5
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1
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2
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8
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10:55
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1500m – Class 3 Handicap
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5
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6
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7
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13
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3
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9
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11:30
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1200m – 3-Y-O+ Handicap
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9
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10
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8
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7
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4
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Race 6 – 9 Jackpot Perm
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10
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54
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96
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13
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200
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Race 1
RIVER BEAU has come well in his last two starts. He took
on much stronger in his last run and was not disgraced when finishing second.
He drops in class today and with the likely speed that will be on early, he
should settle towards the rear and mow down the frontrunners in the run down to
the finishing post. Jason Whiting knows him well and the pair should find
themselves in the winner’s enclosure. AT WAR finished runner-up
on debut, was given a 32-week break and returned finishing third just 0.2
lengths behind the winner last time. He set the pace in that run, but was
caught in the closing stages. He gets the winkers fitted for the first time and
should strip a much fitter horse today.
on much stronger in his last run and was not disgraced when finishing second.
He drops in class today and with the likely speed that will be on early, he
should settle towards the rear and mow down the frontrunners in the run down to
the finishing post. Jason Whiting knows him well and the pair should find
themselves in the winner’s enclosure. AT WAR finished runner-up
on debut, was given a 32-week break and returned finishing third just 0.2
lengths behind the winner last time. He set the pace in that run, but was
caught in the closing stages. He gets the winkers fitted for the first time and
should strip a much fitter horse today.
Race 2
OUTLAW KING produced a promising debut effort when
finishing runner-up over this course and distance. He should have finished
closer that day, but the jockey fumbled his rein late in the race. It must be
noted that the form of that race has been franked. He would have gained from
the experience and should make the natural improvement today. Shaun O’Donnell
will be looking to redeem himself this afternoon. GINGER FLYER made the
natural improvement in her second run. She returned from a long 26-week break.
She moved up really well last time but showed signs of needing the run in the
closing stages and she should strip a much fitter horse today. She merits
healthy respect.
finishing runner-up over this course and distance. He should have finished
closer that day, but the jockey fumbled his rein late in the race. It must be
noted that the form of that race has been franked. He would have gained from
the experience and should make the natural improvement today. Shaun O’Donnell
will be looking to redeem himself this afternoon. GINGER FLYER made the
natural improvement in her second run. She returned from a long 26-week break.
She moved up really well last time but showed signs of needing the run in the
closing stages and she should strip a much fitter horse today. She merits
healthy respect.
Race 3
RUBY JEAN is the value bet on today’s card. She
followed up her maiden victory with another solid win in her next start. She
makes her course and distance debut this afternoon and if suited to the
conditions, has a good chance of notching up the hat-trick. She gets the
services of decent pilot William Pike who will give her all the necessary
assistance from the saddle.
PARASAN ran on strongly to shed his
maiden tag over this distance last time. He does take on stronger opposition
today, but he is lightly raced and looks to have plenty of scope. He does have
a wide draw to contend with, but he likes to come from off the pace and mow
down the frontrunners in the run down to the finishing post.
followed up her maiden victory with another solid win in her next start. She
makes her course and distance debut this afternoon and if suited to the
conditions, has a good chance of notching up the hat-trick. She gets the
services of decent pilot William Pike who will give her all the necessary
assistance from the saddle.
PARASAN ran on strongly to shed his
maiden tag over this distance last time. He does take on stronger opposition
today, but he is lightly raced and looks to have plenty of scope. He does have
a wide draw to contend with, but he likes to come from off the pace and mow
down the frontrunners in the run down to the finishing post.
Race 4
QUINTARO is slowly coming back to best form. He ran on
from last in his latest effort over this distance. It must be noted that the
form of that race has been franked. If repeating that run with William Pike in
the saddle, he should be the one they all have to beat. MAGIC’S HERITAGE is a maiden taking on winners, but has
produced three decent efforts to date. The manner in which he finished off his
race last time suggests that he is looking for this type of distance. Steven
Parnham has his first ride for trainer John Buckley and the pair could start
off on a winning note.
from last in his latest effort over this distance. It must be noted that the
form of that race has been franked. If repeating that run with William Pike in
the saddle, he should be the one they all have to beat. MAGIC’S HERITAGE is a maiden taking on winners, but has
produced three decent efforts to date. The manner in which he finished off his
race last time suggests that he is looking for this type of distance. Steven
Parnham has his first ride for trainer John Buckley and the pair could start
off on a winning note.
Race 5
MELROS BEACH has not finished too far behind the winner in
recent outings. He showed good speed in his last start over this distance, but
was overhauled late. His record over this distance is fair with three seconds
and a third-place finish from seven attempts. Regular pilot Craig Staples does
duty this afternoon and the pair should find themselves in the winner’s
enclosure. POINT TAKEN is a filly taking on the males. Her last
effort over the 1100m on this course was good when finishing third. She is
having her peak run this afternoon and should be cherry-ripe. She is likely to
settle just off the pace and do her best work up the straight. Should the top
selection fluff his lines, she may be the one to pick up the pieces.
recent outings. He showed good speed in his last start over this distance, but
was overhauled late. His record over this distance is fair with three seconds
and a third-place finish from seven attempts. Regular pilot Craig Staples does
duty this afternoon and the pair should find themselves in the winner’s
enclosure. POINT TAKEN is a filly taking on the males. Her last
effort over the 1100m on this course was good when finishing third. She is
having her peak run this afternoon and should be cherry-ripe. She is likely to
settle just off the pace and do her best work up the straight. Should the top
selection fluff his lines, she may be the one to pick up the pieces.
Race 6
ANGELIC RULER was considered good enough to compete in a
Group 1 event last time. She was given a 22-week break since that outing and
makes her return today. She won her barrier trial leading into this race so
shouldn’t have any issues with regards to fitness. She has won twice and
finished second once from as many starts over this distance. William Pike rides
and the pair should be very hard to beat. FLIRTINI produced some
decent form before given a 17-week break. She is a two-time winner in Group 3
company. Her record over today’s distance is good with two wins and two third
place finishes from five attempts. She should be the one to throw out the
biggest challenge to the top selection.
Group 1 event last time. She was given a 22-week break since that outing and
makes her return today. She won her barrier trial leading into this race so
shouldn’t have any issues with regards to fitness. She has won twice and
finished second once from as many starts over this distance. William Pike rides
and the pair should be very hard to beat. FLIRTINI produced some
decent form before given a 17-week break. She is a two-time winner in Group 3
company. Her record over today’s distance is good with two wins and two third
place finishes from five attempts. She should be the one to throw out the
biggest challenge to the top selection.
Race 7
ALTAMONT is showing good signs of returning to best
form. He was given a 31-week break and has improved in all three outings since.
He was his own worst enemy last time as he was keen in the early stages, but
the manner in which he finished off his race was eye-catching. He steps back up
in trip today and if confirming his recent improvement, he may be the one they
all have to beat. UNENDING is a mare taking on the males and she has not
finished too far behind the winner in recent outings. Jordan Turner knows this
daughter of Blackfriars well and the pair merit healthy respect.
form. He was given a 31-week break and has improved in all three outings since.
He was his own worst enemy last time as he was keen in the early stages, but
the manner in which he finished off his race was eye-catching. He steps back up
in trip today and if confirming his recent improvement, he may be the one they
all have to beat. UNENDING is a mare taking on the males and she has not
finished too far behind the winner in recent outings. Jordan Turner knows this
daughter of Blackfriars well and the pair merit healthy respect.
Race 8
This is a
competitive contest and caution is advised. The narrow first selection goes to DIAMONDS FOR ALL who is a son of Universal Ruler. He got back to winning ways with an
impressive victory over 1300m at Geraldton last time and won his only attempt
over today’s distance which is a plus. He gets the services of a 2kg claiming
apprentice and the pair should be right there in the run down to the finishing
post. STAROS BONNIE ROSE produced a decent comeback run after 49
weeks off the track. It must be noted that in his only other previous ‘second
run after rest’ scenario, he won. The son of Kendel Star should strip a much
fitter horse this afternoon and it is encouraging that Brad Parnham retains the
ride.
competitive contest and caution is advised. The narrow first selection goes to DIAMONDS FOR ALL who is a son of Universal Ruler. He got back to winning ways with an
impressive victory over 1300m at Geraldton last time and won his only attempt
over today’s distance which is a plus. He gets the services of a 2kg claiming
apprentice and the pair should be right there in the run down to the finishing
post. STAROS BONNIE ROSE produced a decent comeback run after 49
weeks off the track. It must be noted that in his only other previous ‘second
run after rest’ scenario, he won. The son of Kendel Star should strip a much
fitter horse this afternoon and it is encouraging that Brad Parnham retains the
ride.
Race 9
This is another open
contest and caution is advised. The tentative first choice is ICE
TRADE from the Michael Lane stable. She has very good
consistent recent formlines to her credit. Her record over today’s distance is
good with two wins and two second place finishes from seven attempts. Chris
Parnham knows her well and the pair should be hard to get past in the run down
to the finishing post. TRUMP THIS has good consistent
fomlines to his name. He returns from a long 29-week break today and has his
first run for his new conditioner. He is yet to be unplaced on this course with
a record of one second and two third place finishes. If fit and well, he should
pose a big threat to the top selection.
