4:40 Ascot Tips

Fionn McSharry's 5yo is probably the most consistant performer in the field and as assistance of sprint expert jockey Daniel Tudhope in the saddle, although yet to win in 10 starts he's bound to be up there and great value to break his duck at a tasty e/w price paying 5 places

Least exposed in the field and drawn around a couple of potential place angles on the high side of the draw. An overall lack of pace should bode well, and a seeming ability to get a bit further than this should mean he’s doing his best work late. His best form has him still well treated off 71 if he can continue his progression at 6f. He started last season on good ground just behind horses rated 85+, so there’s potential he goes well fresh too.

He arrives in top condition after a close 2nd place at Southwell and excels in larger fields. With a prior victory in a 22-runner race at York, his skill in managing big-field situations positions him as an excellent each-way bet at favourable odds.

Only 1-14 but had a fairly consistent 3-year-old campaign, winning at Salisbury and finishing runner-up on three occasions. Well beaten over 5 furlongs here last week, but should come on plenty for that and run well this afternoon.

Smart horse. Drops to a very low handicap mark of just 76. Won off a much higher mark before. Top jockey booked and can win this race.

Made a good start for this yard when a runner-up on return run, but didn't get involved when upped to a Class 3. Has never won at that level but has at this.