Fergal O'Brien sends two runners on the 706-mile round trip to Ayr on Monday
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ASCOT
20 December 2024
Friday 20th December
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King Edward VII Ascot Membership Open National Hunt Flat Race (Listed Race) (GBB Race) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 7f 152y
- Going: Good To Soft
- Runners
- 14
- Type
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Scattered showers
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Well on top in big field at Kempton in March and beaten a nose over C&D (good) last month
1-2
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | 3NHF | 11-6 | 2/6 | Kdeux Saint Fray (nse) | 13/8F | - | 108 |
| 16 Mar 24 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 44yNHF | 11-0 | 1/15 | Tailorman (4½L) | 10/1 | - | 105 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
5-4 at Taunton (2m, good to soft) and got up by a length in the closing stages
1
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 24 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f GS | 5NHF | 10-13 | 1/8 | Calimystic (1L) | 5/4F | - | 101 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won a maiden point in January and a bumper at Uttoxeter (2m, good) seven weeks ago
1
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 1/10 | Nathan's Run (2½L) | 11/4 | - | 102 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (27%)
Looked set to win at Sedgefield last time but didn't; now looks one of the outsiders
0/6-3
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 24 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Sft | 5NHF | 11-2 | 3/6 | Lady Kluck (4¼L) | 9/2 | - | 89 |
| 11 Dec 23 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 16f St/Slw | 5NHF | 11-2 | 6/14 | My Louise (18½L) | 6/1 | - | 82 |
| 1 Jan 23 | Chl Cheltenham | 14f Sft | 4yNHFL | 11-0 | 12/14 | Fiercely Proud (51L) | 11/1 | - | 35 |
Bred to be pretty useful; this is a tough debut, though, surely
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won a point bumper in April and bumper at Chepstow (again 2m on good to soft) in November
1
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 44
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 t1 | 1/10 | Jordans Cross (½L) | 9/1 | - | 105 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
17-2 and hooded, last to first in six-runner race over C&D (good) despite looking green
1
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 24 | Asc Ascot | 15.5f Gd | 2NHF | 11-2 h1 | 1/6 | Eternal Angel (nk) | 17/2 | - | 100 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 14 wins from 46 in the last 14 days (30%)
Won Irish maiden point and drew 6l clear when favourite for nine-runner bumper at Chepstow
1
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 69
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 24 | Chp Chepstow | 16f GS | 4NHF | 11-1 | 1/9 | Koukeo (6L) | 13/8F | - | 103 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Won at Hereford but his form puts him well down this field on ratings
231
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 24 | Her Hereford | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-0 | 1/6 | Celtic Queen (¾L) | 3/1 | - | 88 |
| 16 Sep 24 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-11 | 3/8 | Romeo Foxtrot (7½L) | 8/1 | - | 84 |
| 27 Aug 24 | Str Stratford | 16.5f GF | 5NHF | 10-10 | 2/5 | Ronnies Rules (½L) | 25/1 | - | 91 |
Second favourite, 8l second of 11 at Haydock (good) in May was a promising start
2
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 223
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 24 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Gd | 34yNHF | 11-0 | 2/11 | French Ship (8L) | 9/2 | - | 112 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
2nd at Ballinrobe (soft); 165,000euros buy before his win by a neck at Wincanton (good)
2-1
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Gd | 2NHF | 11-2 | 1/4 | Lock Stock (nk) | 11/8F | - | 103 |
| 19 Apr 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 16f Sft | 4yNHF | 11-5 | 2/10 | Butch Cassidy (½L) | 4/1 | - | 107 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Wincanton form (on good) may not be great but the style of that win left a good impression
1
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Gd | 5NHF | 11-3 | 1/8 | Pollyanna's Dream (2½L) | 12/1 | - | 95 |
11-1, nearly 2l second of nine at Kempton (2m, soft) in February, running on well
2-
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 300
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 24 | Kem Kempton | 16f Sft | 3NHF | 10-3 | 2/9 | Thistle Be The One (1¾L) | 11/1 | - | 94 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
121 in Irish bumpers; latest performance in particular suggests he is a leading player
121
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 83
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 24 | Lis Listowel | 16f Sft | NHF | 11-5 | 1/7 | Addragoole (5L) | 5/2J | - | 114 |
| 13 Sep 24 | Bal Ballinrobe | 16f Gd/Y | 4yNHF | 11-3 | 2/8 | Jerry From Kerry (4L) | 7/2 | - | 110 |
| 5 Jul 24 | Cor Cork | 17f Gd | 4yNHF | 11-3 | 1/14 | The Last Line (shd) | 22/1 | - | 99 |
9
No Drama This End
J: Harry Cobden
T: Paul Nicholls
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: -
Verdict
It's full of good prospects but slight preference is for STEP AHEAD who left a good impression with his second at Haydock in May.
Step Ahead
Betting Forecast:
11/4 Moneygarrow,
5/1 Windbeneathmywings,
11/2 No Drama This End,
8/1 Blues Singer,
Fresh Perspective,
9/1 Doctor Blue,
It's Top,
Tennessee Tango,
12/1 Step Ahead,
16/1 Kajikia,
20/1 Swingin Safari,
50/1 Glance At Midnight,
West Hill Verde,
66/1 Gallant Approach,
100/1 Presenting Milan
Relevant Tips
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