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Race id Race card number Race class Age class Race time Race course Race date Race name Price money Distance of the race Going Surface Pace forecast ATR verdict Timeform verdict ATR top tip ATR watch out for Timeform winner Timeform second Timeform third Race data quality Draw Draw result Horse Country Color of horse Sex of horse Name of the horses father Name of the horses mother Name of the horses grandfather Age Weight Handicap Head Gear Jockey Allowance Trainer Pre Race Comments Comments Rating Pace Rating Form scan position Form scan value First price Last price Rank Change in % ATR index Predictor score
1598183 1 4 3YO plus 16:40 Ascot 24 Jul 2026 Chapel Down Handicap £13,425 - 13 declared to run 7f Good to firm null This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. 1-2-3 Selections Mr Writer (6) Havana Blue (2) King Of War (12) null Mr Writer Havana Blue King Of War null 7 null Walson's Law b g Wootton Bassett Blossom Mills Bahamian Bounty 5 64.86 81 i Callum Hutchinson null Eve Johnson Houghton Found little, below form beaten 6l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; effective 6/7f, acts on sound surface; not at best of late. 78 null null null 6 9 64.1 null
1598183 2 4 3YO plus 16:40 Ascot 24 Jul 2026 Chapel Down Handicap £13,425 - 13 declared to run 7f Good to firm null This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. 1-2-3 Selections Mr Writer (6) Havana Blue (2) King Of War (12) null Mr Writer Havana Blue King Of War null 13 null Havana Blue gr g Havana Grey Exrating Exceed and Excel 6 64.41 80 i Callum Rodriguez null Miss J A Camacho Ran to best down to 7f beaten a neck off a 3lb lower mark here last time; effective 7f/1m, acts on any; largely consistent. 81 null null null 2 0 0.0 null
1598183 3 4 3YO plus 16:40 Ascot 24 Jul 2026 Chapel Down Handicap £13,425 - 13 declared to run 7f Good to firm null This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. 1-2-3 Selections Mr Writer (6) Havana Blue (2) King Of War (12) null Mr Writer Havana Blue King Of War null 5 null Gallant b g Hello Youmzain Sailor Moon Tiger Hill 4 0 79 i Tom Marquand null Oli Rix Ran to form despite not best of runs beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Newbury last time; effective 6-8f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; can go well off reduced mark. 80 null null null 8 11 90.91 null
1598183 4 4 3YO plus 16:40 Ascot 24 Jul 2026 Chapel Down Handicap £13,425 - 13 declared to run 7f Good to firm null This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. 1-2-3 Selections Mr Writer (6) Havana Blue (2) King Of War (12) null Mr Writer Havana Blue King Of War null 1 null Independent Expert b m Gutaifan Distinguish Refuse To Bend 7 63.5 78 i Finley Marsh null J & S Best Never in it from off the pace well beaten in a handicap at Windsor latest; effective 7f/1m, acts on any; ex-Irish, bit to prove off current mark. 75 null null null 3 0 0.0 null
1598183 5 4 3YO plus 16:40 Ascot 24 Jul 2026 Chapel Down Handicap £13,425 - 13 declared to run 7f Good to firm null This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. 1-2-3 Selections Mr Writer (6) Havana Blue (2) King Of War (12) null Mr Writer Havana Blue King Of War null 2 null Dapper Guest b g Dandy Man Sea Of Dreams Oasis Dream 4 0 78 i D Egan null G G Margarson Never in it from off the pace down the field in a handicap at Newmarket (July) most recent; suited by 7f, acts on a sound surface, best on AW now; below last winning mark but bounce back needed. 77 null null null 12 45 237.75 null
1598183 6 4 3YO plus 16:40 Ascot 24 Jul 2026 Chapel Down Handicap £13,425 - 13 declared to run 7f Good to firm null This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. 1-2-3 Selections Mr Writer (6) Havana Blue (2) King Of War (12) null Mr Writer Havana Blue King Of War null 10 null Mr Writer gr g Dark Angel Sacred Dance Sea The Stars 3 62.14 82 i Daniel Muscutt null J R Fanshawe Ran to form, good attitude landing a handicap by a neck off a 4lb lower mark at Leicester last time; trainer in form; effective 6f-1m, acts on sound surface and AW; more to come at this trip, mark still fair. 86 null null null 1 44 1066.15 null
1598183 7 4 3YO plus 16:40 Ascot 24 Jul 2026 Chapel Down Handicap £13,425 - 13 declared to run 7f Good to firm null This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. 1-2-3 Selections Mr Writer (6) Havana Blue (2) King Of War (12) null Mr Writer Havana Blue King Of War null 11 null H Key Lails gr g Washington Dc Natural Appeal Dark Angel 6 0 75 i S C Cronin 5 M J Attwater Never in it from off the pace when seventh beaten 7 1/4l off 75 last time, same mark here; effective 7f/1m, acts on a sound surface; respected again down in trip. 76 null null null 9 18 50.2 null
1598183 8 4 3YO plus 16:40 Ascot 24 Jul 2026 Chapel Down Handicap £13,425 - 13 declared to run 7f Good to firm null This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. 1-2-3 Selections Mr Writer (6) Havana Blue (2) King Of War (12) null Mr Writer Havana Blue King Of War null 4 null Be Frank b g Cable Bay Bonnie Arlene Excelebration 6 60.78 72 i Billy Loughnane null Ian Williams Never in it from off the pace beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Chester last time; effective 7f/1m on sound surface; fair mark if bouncing back. 79 null null null 7 9 105.49 null
1598183 9 4 3YO plus 16:40 Ascot 24 Jul 2026 Chapel Down Handicap £13,425 - 13 declared to run 7f Good to firm null This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. 1-2-3 Selections Mr Writer (6) Havana Blue (2) King Of War (12) null Mr Writer Havana Blue King Of War null 12 null Illy's Roo b g Australia Illykato Toronado 3 60.33 78 i Kaiya Fraser null G Tutty Back to best up to 1m, hit the line well landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at York last time; usually held up; effective 7f1m, acts on sound surface; drop in trip not sure to suit. 80 null null null 10 22 279.72 null
1598183 10 4 3YO plus 16:40 Ascot 24 Jul 2026 Chapel Down Handicap £13,425 - 13 declared to run 7f Good to firm null This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. 1-2-3 Selections Mr Writer (6) Havana Blue (2) King Of War (12) null Mr Writer Havana Blue King Of War null 6 null Mystic Moment b f Time Test Last Enchantment Camelot 3 59.87 77 i Oisin Murphy null N P Mulholland Found little, below form beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Epsom last time; significant jockey booking; suited by 7f, acts on good, good to firm and AW; bounce back needed. 79 null null null 11 33 181.0 null
1598183 11 4 3YO plus 16:40 Ascot 24 Jul 2026 Chapel Down Handicap £13,425 - 13 declared to run 7f Good to firm null This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. 1-2-3 Selections Mr Writer (6) Havana Blue (2) King Of War (12) null Mr Writer Havana Blue King Of War null 9 null Wield b g Showcasing Deliberate King's Best 3 59.87 77 i J Mitchell null J Parr Found little, below form when comfortably held in a handicap at Newmarket last time; in good form prior; off a short-break; stays 7f, acts on good and AW; could bounce back. 73 null null null 4 0 0.0 null
1598183 12 4 3YO plus 16:40 Ascot 24 Jul 2026 Chapel Down Handicap £13,425 - 13 declared to run 7f Good to firm null This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. 1-2-3 Selections Mr Writer (6) Havana Blue (2) King Of War (12) null Mr Writer Havana Blue King Of War null 8 null King Of War b g Churchill Materialistic Oasis Dream 7 0 68 i J F Egan null M Wigham Ran to form down to 7f third beaten 1 1/4l off 68 last time, same mark here; suited by 7f/1m, likes fast ground, acts on AW; running well of late, good chance again. 79 null null null 13 45 237.75 null
1598183 13 4 3YO plus 16:40 Ascot 24 Jul 2026 Chapel Down Handicap £13,425 - 13 declared to run 7f Good to firm null This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. This should be competitive, let's go with the progressive MR WRITER, who showed a good attitude when getting up late to win at Leicester last time and he gives the impression there's more to come over a stiff 7f like this with a 4lb rise looking manageable. Havana Blue ran well when second over C&D last time and looks the danger once more, although King Of War has been in decent form and the 3yo Illy's Roo, a winner over 1m last time, are others to take into account. 1-2-3 Selections Mr Writer (6) Havana Blue (2) King Of War (12) null Mr Writer Havana Blue King Of War null 3 null Tex gr g Dark Angel Sudu Queen Invincible Spirit 5 0 67 i P Cosgrave null George Baker Never in it from off the pace down the field in a handicap at Kempton most recent; in good form prior; off a short-break; effective 7-10f, acts sound surface; bounce back needed. 75 null null null 5 0 0.0 null