Friday afternoon racing tips for Ascot
The parade ring at Ascot Racecourse
Just a normal meeting at Ascot for Friday, July 14, no Royal processions this time. But that doesn't bother the Planet Sport tipsters as they lock on to another handful of great selections.
We'll start with some details on our selected horses, then you can get a full list of all the tips from Ascot at the bottom of the page.
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(Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's first publication)
14:15 (Ascot) Sly Madam
Only narrowly denied in deeper waters at Windsor earlier this month, Sly Madam looks the one to beat given that she races off the same mark here.
The five-year-old can be forgiven a below-par run in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot on her penultimate outing, as she was short of room inside the final furlong.
Sheena West's mare is taken to get the better of the unexposed Mars Magic, who makes both his handicap and turf debut following a creditable second at Wolverhampton most recently.
Last-time-out winners Island Bandit and Cabinet Of Clowns are just two others with claims.
15:25 (Ascot) Oliver Show
A case can be made for several of these, but preference lies with Oliver Show.
A facile winner on his handicap bow at Kempton last month, this half-brother to the Listed winner Loch Lein indicated that there could be more in his locker and he can secure a double.
Tyndrum Gold must hold every chance of building on his seasonal debut at Thirsk last month and is feared most, while the class-dropping Metal Merchant also warrants a market check.
16:00 (Ascot) Alpina Express
Alpina Express arrives here seeking a four-timer and this looks like a nice opportunity to continue that winning sequence.
Charlie Johnston's filly was a facile winner over an extended 1m3f at Windsor most recently and a 10lb rise in the ratings might not be enough to halt her progression.
Sunset Point appears the biggest danger after a decent second over 1m4f at Goodwood in May, while Dubai Crystal heads the remainder.
17:10 (Ascot) Ingra Tor
Popmaster was just touched off over 7f at Newbury last month and another bold bid can be expected, although he may be susceptible to some better treated rivals, such as Ingra Tor.
Jack Channon's charge was a good second last time over 6f at Kempton and he shaped as if a win could be just around the corner, despite being handed a 1lb rise in the ratings.
Temple Bruer completes the shortlist.
Ascot's selections in full:
ASCOT: 2.15 Sly Madam, 2.50 Soldier's Gold, 3.25 Oliver Show, 4.00 Alpina Express, 4.35 Pledge Of Honour, 5.10 Ingra Tor.
