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Expert tips: Ascot - 12/04/25

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RACE 1 - WEERAECHOUX (1) was very impressive when winning over 2200m at this track a fortnight ago. He steps up to 2400m today, but the way he ran away from his rivals last start suggests it won't be an issue. Maps for a lovely run and can get the job done again. ROYAL SPLENDOUR (4) finished behind Weeraechoux last start but was finishing off well from back in the pack. She gets a weight swing in her favour today and she may be better placed from a softer barrier. Can turn the tables. BERNBRAE (2) ended her winning drought two back and ran a solid race behind Weeraechoux last start at 2200m. Steve Parnham now hops in the saddle and while she's likely to get back in the run, her best form is good enough to win. SAVORSKI (5) is better than he has shown his past couple and he has been placed at this track and trip. Live chance. TARANAKI (6) can run a bold race from the front.

RACE 2 - BRAVE STRIKE (5) was on the quick turnaround last start and was only 1.5L off the winner at this track and trip. Pike sticks in a good push for her chances and she looks to map for a similar run. Can go one better this time around as she returns to her best figures. LEXINGTON CITY (1) dipped at Pinjarra before missing the Bluff Knoll with a slight issue. He's trialled well since that run though and the inside draw is a big tick. Can make every post a winner. AHYEAHRIGHTO (7) was impressive fresh in easier company when beaten a lip at this track and trip. He's lightly raced and open to plenty of improvement second-up. He's a second-up winner in the past and he has to be included. HANG GLIDER (6) wasn't disgraced last start and back to 1000m is no issue. Can be in the finish. SINFUL LIVING (3) beat home Brave Strike last start and can repeat the dose.

RACE 3 - BRAZEN EMPRESS (7) just missed last start after a good first-up win at this track. Now up to 1500m, though that won't be an issue and she maps to get all the favours once again under Fiore. Hard to knock her form this campaign and she can return to winning form. BOUSSAC (8) got a long way back last start and finished 1.4L off the winner. Drawn slightly better this time, but it wouldn't surprise to see him back in the run once again. Finished very strongly last start and can go to another level now. LOVA SESSION (2) got the job done by a lip over 1400m last time out and has been placed 2/3 third-up. Pike rides from an outside barrier in a good push for her chances and she'll be making an impression late. GRAND RESERVE (6) just missed in a blanket finish most recently and is not to be discounted. CORN COB (1) is ticking along nicely and should be in the finish as he hits peak fitness.

RACE 4 - SIXINCH HEELS (2) has been very impressive so far this campaign and looks to continue her rise through the ranks. Back to 1200m is no issue, though she's likely to get back in the run. Hard to knock what we've seen from her and she looks a good horse in the making. MAGNA'S CHOICE (1) resumes today following a good debut campaign where he was only 1.4L off the winner in the Placid Ark. His recent trial was okay, and the visors go on now. Can return on a good note. MIGHTY HOSANNA (10) was far too good fresh before she got too far back last start over 1100m here. Up in trip should suit and she's expected to be a touch closer from the barrier this time. Can bounce back to form. MAGALI MAGIC (8) just missed here last time out and should get her chance from the inside barrier. POND MASTER (3) won that trial Magna's Choice comes through and can play a role on resumption.

RACE 5 - BE BARDOT (7) was well backed last start over 1400m here but never saw daylight in the run to the line, finishing 2.9L back. Pike draws wider this time which may suit her a little better and the mile is no issue. She'll be back in the run but she'll be finishing off strongly late in the race. HENRY THE AVIATOR (2) found one better over this course and distance last time out, beaten 1.6L, though the form out of that race has been good. He maps for a similar run this time around and if he can run up to those figures again, he should make his presence felt. ROCKET JUICE (5) was only 1.8L off the winner last start despite the form guide reading 8/12. The tongue tie goes on now and he can give a big sight from up on the speed. COVERT ROSE (3) drops back in distance today but maps well and should be strong late in the race. AUDIO BOY (6) just missed fresh and should be suited by the rise in trip. Can go one better now.

RACE 6 - Time for the first of the 2YO features and DO I FEEL LUCKY (1) comes straight here following the Magic Millions victory. He was strong on the speed there and he maps to get a similar run from an inside barrier today. That form looks good for a race like this and he'll be tough to catch from up on the speed. ELITE BEAU (6) has only had one start at the midweeks, but he ran a strong figure when winning there and moved like a good horse in doing so. The wide draw is a niggle, but he looks to have stacks of ability and Pike sticking is a big tick. Can go back-to-back. KINGS COURT (3) led throughout to win over 1000m on debut and has been back to the trials since, turning in a sharp victory. He can be on the speed from a good gate and with improvement likely, he'll take catching. CASTLE ROAD (2) tired first-up but should be better for that effort. Can bounce back. JUST TOO FLY (8) looks an exciting prospect on resumption and is not to be discounted.

RACE 7 - Over to the Fillies now where LUANA MISS (1) looks to extend her unbeaten streak. The Equicast going on is a niggle, though she won impressively in the Supremacy and that looks the key formline. Fitter again now and can win again despite the wide alley. YES QUEEN (2) tired late in the race after being taken on up front, finishing just behind Luana Miss. She'll roll forward from the wide draw and the Tongue Tie going on is a key gear switch. She can improve on that performance and it wouldn't surprise to see her turn the tables. TALKANCO (3) was right there in the finish of the Supremacy. While drawn out again, she was closing off strongly last start and she may be better placed against her main dangers this time. Can put her best foot forward. GOD'S RAPTURE (5) was far too good over this track and trip 21 days ago and won't be far away. WONDERFULLY MADE (8) showed enough on debut and has claims off the inside barrier.

RACE 8 - Time for the main Quokka lead-up now and JOKERS GRIN (7) couldn't have been more impressive first-up in the Rock Magic Stakes. He only saw daylight late there, but sprinted quickly to win by 1L pulling away from his rivals and the market loved him late in the piece. Can improve on that performance and will take beating. ROPE THEM IN (2) comes through the Bluff Knoll where he was a good winner, sitting off the speed and putting his rivals to the sword relatively easily. Suspect he'll be back from the draw, but there looks to be good speed engaged and he can storm home over the top. BRAVO CENTURION (6) didn't lead as expected in the Rock Magic, which was surprising given that is his biggest asset. With a run under his belt now and the wide draw, he has to roll forward and make this a true test. If he does, he'll be very hard to catch. SALOON BAR (3) is ticking along nicely and will be hitting the line late. THE BOSS LADY (10) can return in good order.

RACE 9 - ELITE MISSILE (9) comes back from Open 3YO grade where he has been around the mark behind some impressive types. Now third-up into the campaign, he faces the older horses but he looks to have plenty of upside. Watch for him storming over the top of them late. TRIO (4) was too good here last start when winning as favourite and the form out of that has worked out well. This shapes similarly and while he rises 4kg, he maps for a much better run close to the speed. Back in trip is no issue and he can go back-to-back. SIBERIAN SIREN (3) was too strong up front over 1200m last start and steps up in trip again. She is 0/2 at this trip, but she draws a much better gate today and CJP rides. Can sit close to the speed and put her best foot forward. DEFERRED (8) is hard to knock on recent form and jumped favourite ahead of Siberian Siren last start. Has to be included. WITHOUT REG (2) comes back from the Grandstand Cup where he was very good. Can feature.