Ascot
Today, FlatClass 11m3f
Verdict
Verdict
TENABILITY continues to go from strength to strength for the excellent William Haggas yard, and he looks poised to land a fourth C&D success. The main threat could come from Royal Power, who goes well fresh and is a very smart performer on his day.
Tenability
Royal Power
Al Aasy
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 6. TenabilityJ: Harry DaviesT: William HaggasF: 1112-3131
- Price History:
- 2.63
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictMost progressive when completing a 4-timer (3 C&D handicaps) last September. Won twice at listed level since chasing home Al Aasy in the John Porter on return, setting a sound pace/holding on gamely for a much-improved success at Windsor last time. Set to enhance his excellent course record. - 1. Al AasyJ: Daniel TudhopeT: William HaggasF: 7159-2131
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 34
VerdictStrong traveller who was given plenty to do when runner-up in this corresponding event 2 years ago. Isn't always the heartiest in a battle, but he was delivered perfectly to land a career-best success in Grade 2 Grand Prix de Deauville latest. No easy task giving 5 lb to the field, though. 
2. By The BookJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Charlie ApplebyF: 1/31-33622- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictSmart 5-y-o who is lightly raced for his age. Finished behind stablemate Royal Power in the Sheema Classic in March. Back to his best with consecutive runner-up finishes in listed company this summer, doing all he could behind a game one at Chester (14.5f) latest. Needs even more in a better race.- 5. Royal PowerJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Charlie ApplebyF: 323/1-14
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 189
VerdictBeat an equally smart stablemate at Meydan in February 2025. Completed a double in good style in an Abu Dhabi listed race 12 months on (doesn't stand much racing) and not disgraced when beaten 6 lengths in the Sheema Classic latest. Hood refitted for return (goes well fresh) and looks interesting. 
4. Royal PlaywrightJ: Jason WatsonT: Andrew BaldingF: 9453153-5- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 120
VerdictUseful colt who doubled his tally in a conditions event at Goodwood (1¼m) last September. Has performed creditably at Listed/Group 3 level, not seen since beaten 5¾ lengths on return in the Diomed at Epsom (8.5f) in June. Back up in trip and faces a stiff task following a further 4 months away.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
3. Plage De HavreJ: Callum HutchinsonT: Andrew BaldingF: P31-63911- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictProduced a smart performance to land a Heritage Handicap at York (good to soft) in August. Didn't need to improve to follow up in a 1½m listed race at Chester (odds-on favourite flopped) earlier this month. Step up in class/return to quicker conditions probably foils his hat-trick bid.