Saturday’s Placepot Picks are from Ascot…
ASCOT
R1 – Lost Boys
R2 – Asmen Warrior
R3 – Tarkhan
R4 – Daiquiri Bay
R5 - Miss Tonnerre
R6 - Brosay
| RACE | SELECTION | REASON |
| Race 1 tote UK British EBF 'Confined' Maiden Stakes | Lost Boys | - Benefit of a start overless experienced rivals - Shaped with promise when third at Newbury behind impressive winner Bow Echo |
| Race 2 Silent Pool Gin 'Confined' Handicap | Asmen Warrior | - First time visor could spark improvement - Shown better form since switching to James Owen yard in mid-July - Beaten a head at Goodwood last time |
| Race 3 Schweppes Handicap | Tarkhan | - Seems to be hitting best form on last two outings including half-length defeat at Sandown - First time cheekpieces - Listed winner in Germany for former handler - Ground will suit |
| Race 4 Silent Pool Gin Handicap | Daiquiri Bay | - Drops back in trip but will be suited by likely stamina test on ground - Capable performer who looks capable of a big handicap success - Ran well over course and distance in King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot |
| Race 5 tote UK British EBF Premier Fillies' Handicap | Miss Tonnerre | - Capable juvenile performer who is yet to show the same form as a three-year-old - Steps into handicap company for the first time with a reasonable mark - Trainer operating at a 21% strike rate in last 14 days |
| Race 6 Racing To School Reaches 250,000 Handicap | Brosay | - Will be suited by the likely conditions - Last start winner of a good-to-firm handicap at Windsor - Hitting best form at this stage of the season |
