Ascot Betting Odds
Ascot
Handicap | Flat | 1m 6f 34y
Going: Good to Firm (Good in places)
French Master
FRENCH MASTER did well to overcome plenty of trouble at Goodwood on his most recent outing and is a straightforward choice to follow up, especially with further progress surely on the cards now fitted with blinkers (has shown a tendency to race in snatches). Charlus is totally unexposed for a stable that has won the last 2 renewals of this race, so he's of firm interest also, with the highly-progressive Caballo de Mar and Aeronautic others to note.
E/W Terms: 1/4 odds first 4
Last available win price
- 7(7)French MasterJ: James DoyleT: John & Thady Gosden911-21Age 45/2
- OR: 100
- EQ: Blinkers
- Days Since Last Run: 24
Well-bred individual who continues to go the right way, value for extra over the result when winning 8-runner handicap at Goodwood (14f, good) 24 days ago, overcoming plenty of trouble. Open to further improvement, especially now fitted with blinkers.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosGoodwood1m 6fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat1/8Newmarket (rowley)1m 4fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat2/7Kempton Park1m 3f 219yStandard / SlowFlat1/7Doncaster1m 3f 197yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat1/10Sandown Park1m 1f 209yGood to SoftFlat9/13- 9(1)CharlusJ: Ryan MooreT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland1/112-Age 45/1
- OR: 98
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 95
Showed useful form when successful on 3 of his 4 starts at up to 9.95f in France for Jean-Claude Rouget. Sold for €315,000 and made a successful hurdling bow at Naas prior to finishing well held in the Triumph Hurdle. Interesting back in this sphere upped markedly in trip with Ryan Moore booked.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 179yGood to SoftHurdle12/17Naas1m 7f 190ySoft to HeavyHurdle1/16Bordeaux1m 1f 98yHeavyFlat2/5Bordeaux1m 1f 98ySoftFlat1/6Pau1m 1f 207yStandardFlat1/5- 12(9)Caballo De MarJ: Callum ShepherdT: George Scott1-11121Age 413/2
- OR: 97
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 24
Big improver since stepped up in trip, making it 5 in a row when scoring readily by 4 lengths at Southwell (2m) in April. Good second under a penalty in Chester Cup before resuming winning ways in 6-runner handicap at Haydock (16.2f). Up 4 lb but further progress can't be ruled out.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosHaydock Park2m 46yGoodFlat1/6Chester2m 2f 140yGood to FirmFlat2/15Southwell2m 102yStandardFlat1/10Southwell1m 6f 21yStandardFlat1/7Southwell1m 6f 21yStandardFlat1/6- 16(2)AeronauticJ: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland5114-0Age 47/1
- OR: 96
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 24
Looked a smart prospect last year when winning maiden (10.7f) and minor event (12.8f) last July. Down the field on handicap debut/reappearance at the Curragh last month but should strip fitter for the outing and of some interest back up markedly in trip.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCurragh1m 2fGoodFlat14/19Leopardstown1m 6fGoodFlat4/8Leopardstown1m 4f 180yGood to YieldingFlat1/5Dundalk1m 2f 150yStandardFlat1/13Gowran Park1mGoodFlat5/14- 13(6)My Mate MozzieJ: Warren FentimanT: Gavin Patrick Cromwell, Ireland15/390-Age 911/1
- OR: 97
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 75
Useful performer who posted an excellent third in Copper Horse Handicap last June before running creditably in the Ebor at York. Shaped well in a pair of competitive handicap chases prior to running below form in the Red Rum at Aintree. Handy 5-lb claimer up on return to this code.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAintree1m 7f 176yGood to Soft (Good in places)Chase8/14Cheltenham1m 7f 199yGood to SoftChase4/20Leopardstown2m 1fYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase2/14Curragh2m 170yGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat14/30York1m 5f 188yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat9/20- 2(14)Endless VictoryJ: William BuickT: Charlie Appleby1591-39Age 412/1
- OR: 104
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 130
Resumed progress/winning ways in determined fashion at Yarmouth (10.1f) in August and again ran well when third of 15 at Meydan (9.9f, good) 4 months later. Pulled his chance away in a similar event there last time and will need to settle better over this still longer trip.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosMeydan1m 3f 216yGoodFlat9/10Meydan1m 1f 207yGoodFlat3/15Yarmouth1m 2f 23yGood to SoftFlat1/8Newmarket (july)1m 2fGoodFlat9/10Newmarket (rowley)1m 2fGoodFlat5/5- 8(3)BarnsoJ: Oisin MurphyT: Miss Natalia Lupini, Ireland2235-44Age 414/1
- OR: 98
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 52
Useful performer who ran well on form when 4½ lengths fourth of 6 to the now retired Kyprios in listed race (40/1) at Navan (14f, soft) 52 days ago. Merits consideration back in handicap company.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNavan1m 6fSoftFlat4/6Dundalk1m 2f 150yStandardFlat4/5Leopardstown1m 5fGoodFlat5/22Leopardstown1m 6fGoodFlat3/8Leopardstown1m 4f 180yGood to YieldingFlat2/5- 5(15)Crypto ForceJ: David EganT: Adrian Murray, Ireland3644-68Age 518/1
- OR: 102
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 23
Dual winner at 2 yrs but has yet to add to his tally, though faced a stiff task in a strong renewal of the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last time. Significantly up in trip for a belated handicap debut.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCurragh1m 2f 110yGoodFlat8/9Curragh1m 2fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat6/7Curragh1m 2fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat4/6Leopardstown1m 4fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat4/4Ascot1m 3f 211yGood to FirmFlat6/9- 14(16)Champagne PrinceJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Jane Chapple-Hyam6121-14Age 418/1
- OR: 97
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 115
Has developed into a smart performer, cranking it up another notch when winning 4-runner conditions stakes at Southwell (11.1f) in January. However, came up short in his hat-trick bid in deeper waters back there last time and it remains to be seen if he's as effective on turf.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSouthwell1m 3f 23yStandardFlat4/7Southwell1m 3f 23yStandardFlat1/4Kempton Park1m 3f 219yStandard / SlowFlat1/5Southwell1m 4f 15yStandardFlat2/9Southwell1m 4f 15yStandardFlat1/10- 11(11)LoughvilleJ: Rossa RyanT: Alan King157-337Age 520/1
- OR: 98
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 24
Multiple winner in handicap company last year and has shown improved form this season, running a cracker to finish third in listed company at Goodwood on penultimate outing. However, was too free back in handicap company in race won by French Master at Goodwood last time.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosGoodwood1m 6fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat7/8Goodwood1m 3f 218yGoodFlat3/10Musselburgh1m 5f 216yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat3/14Doncaster1m 2f 43ySoftFlat7/11Bath1m 6fHeavyFlat5/9- 3(5)SamuiJ: C. T. KeaneT: Gordon Elliott, Ireland12330-5Age 620/1
- OR: 102
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 18
Useful hurdler who was progressive in this code last term, running out a wide-margin winner of a Killarney handicap and backing that up with a good second at York. Seemed to go off the boil a bit in the autumn, though shaped okay under a considerate ride in a Down Royal listed event last month.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosDown Royal2mGoodFlat5/8Punchestown2m 149yYieldingHurdle7/17Cheltenham2m 5fGood to SoftHurdle17/26Musselburgh2m 7f 180yGood to SoftHurdle7/11Thurles1m 7f 110yGoodHurdle1/9- 15(18)Jesse EvansJ: Oisin James OrrT: Noel Meade, Ireland63/40-4Age 925/1
- OR: 96
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 22
Useful gelding who returned to this code on the back of a wide-margin win over hurdles. Could well have a say.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosBallinrobe2m 2f 72yGoodHurdle1/5Killarney2m 4f 100yYielding (Good to Yielding in places)Chase3/7Punchestown2m 75yYieldingChase3/6Gowran Park1m 6fYieldingFlat4/8Cork2m 4fGoodChase3/9- 4(19)FairbanksJ: C. D. HayesT: William Durkan, Ireland261204-Age 528/1
- OR: 102
- EQ: Blinkers
- Days Since Last Run: 21
Progressive equipped with headgear for Andrew Balding last term, winning a brace of handicaps at up to 14f. Cemented a positive start over hurdles for new yard when landing a 2m Ballinrobe maiden last month and could go well back in this sphere.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosBallinrobe2m 57yGoodHurdle1/13Down Royal2m 1f 79yGoodHurdle2/17Chester1m 6f 87yGoodFlat4/7York1m 5f 188yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat14/20Goodwood1m 6fGood to FirmFlat2/13- 10(13)Lavender Hill MobJ: Cieren FallonT: James Owen147-541Age 428/1
- OR: 98
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 32
Produced a career best from somewhat out of the blue when winning 5-runner handicap at Newmarket (12f, good to firm) 32 days ago, making running and finding plenty. 4 lb rise seems fair and the return to further shouldn't pose him any problems.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewmarket (rowley)1m 4fGoodFlat1/5Newmarket (rowley)1m 4fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat4/7Newmarket (rowley)1m 1fGood to SoftFlat5/5Cheltenham2m 87yGood to SoftHurdle16/22Huntingdon1m 7f 171yGood to Soft (Good in Places)Hurdle3/9- 1(17)PrydwenJ: Hector CrouchT: George Scott11-64P0Age 750/1
- OR: 105
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 17
Had an excellent 2024, winning 4 times, including Deutsches St Leger at Dortmund. More miss than hit so far this year, but shaped as if better for the run after 3 months off over an inadequate trip at Haydock latestDateCourseDistGoingTypePosHaydock Park1m 3f 175yGoodFlat10/14King Abdulaziz1m 6f 201yFlatpu/11Meydan1m 5f 213yGoodFlat4/9Meydan1m 5f 213yGoodFlat6/8Dortmund1m 5f 202yFlat1/9- 6(12)Real DreamJ: David ProbertT: Ian Williams/257-34Age 650/1
- OR: 101
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 69
Showed smart form at best for Sir Michael Stoute but ended 2024 with a pair of below-par efforts in listed company and went backwards from his reappearance when well a well-beaten last of 4 in listed race at Nottingham in April. Tongue strap refitted.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNottingham1m 6fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat4/4Kempton Park1m 2f 219yStandard / SlowFlat3/14Chester1m 6f 87yGoodFlat7/7York1m 5f 188yGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat5/5Newmarket (rowley)1m 4fGoodFlat2/9- Non-Runners
- 0(4)PappanoWithdrawnJ: ReserveT: W. P. Mullins, Ireland658513-Age 4
- OR: 96
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 95
Developed into a useful handicap for John & Thady Gosden, doubling his tally back on the AW at Southwell last September, well ridden. Looked badly in need of experience when pulled up in Triumph Hurdle and now returns to the Flat for a yard that has won the last 2 renewals of this race. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 179yGood to SoftHurdlepu/17Ascot1m 6f 34yHeavy (Soft in Places)Flat3/5Southwell1m 6f 21yStandardFlat1/7Haydock Park1m 6f 1yGoodFlat5/13Ascot1m 6f 34yGood to FirmFlat8/11- 0(8)HMS PresidentWithdrawnJ: ReserveT: Alan King120/0-6Age 8
- OR: 96
- EQ: Visor
- Days Since Last Run: 52
Useful sort who looked a little rusty back on the Flat after 8 weeks off when last of 6 at Kempton in February. Found only one too good in a Warwick novice hurdle the following month but was well held in a competitive Sandown handicap on most recent outing. Visor on for 1st time. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosSandown Park1m 7f 216yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle11/14Warwick2mGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle2/11Kempton Park1m 7f 218yStandard / SlowFlat6/6Huntingdon1m 7f 171ySoftHurdle2/10Kempton Park2mGoodHurdle1/7- 0(10)Crystal FlyerWithdrawnJ: ReserveT: Tom Ward6212-17Age 4
- OR: 95
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 17
Dual winner at Goodwood last term who progressed again when making a winning return in 8-runner handicap at Southwell (12.1f) in April. Seemingly found out in better company at York subsequently and needs to resume progress back in handicap company. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosYork1m 5f 188yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat7/7Southwell1m 4f 14yStandardFlat1/8Goodwood1m 6fHeavyFlat2/4Goodwood1m 3f 218yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat1/5Ascot1m 3f 211yGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat2/9