Friday’s Placepot Picks include six selections from Ascot…
Ascot Racecourse. Picture: Getty Images
R1 – Lady Mariko
R2 – Novelista
R3 – Race To The Stars
R4 – Arabian Force
R5 – Aramram
R6 – Wujood
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Race 1 Thames Materials Amateur Jockeys' Handicap | Lady Mariko | - Consistent filly who has done well since joining Dylan Cunha
- Handled cut in the ground when a good third at Sandown last time
- Finished a close-up sixth in a strong York handicap earlier in the season
- Capable amateur on board
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Race 2 Colliers Business Rates Experts Handicap | Novelista | - Progressing nicely over staying trips this season
- Solid effort over two miles two furlongs at Musselburgh last time
- Handles ease in the ground
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Race 3 BetMGM Novice Stakes | Race To The Stars | - The choice of Godolphin's retained rider William Buick
- Overcame notable inexperience to score on debut
- Should have more to offer for top connections
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Race 4 BetMGM Noel Murless Stakes | Arabian Force | - Has 8lb to spare over his rivals on official ratings
- Drops in class following an excellent third behind subsequent Group 2 winners in the Great Voltiguer Stakes
- A son of Lope De Vega who should handle conditions if the rain arrives
- Expected to be suited by this step up in trip
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Race 5 BetMGM Handicap | Aramran | - Just 3lb above his last winning mark
- Consistent performer in top handicaps this season
- Good effort when beaten seven lengths in a more competitive Ayr Gold Cup last time
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Race 6 Victoria Racing Club Classified Stakes | Wujood | - Back down to a mile having been stretched by ten furlongs last time out
- Drops in grade on the back of a fifth-place finish in the Listed Upavon Fillies' Stakes
- Open to further improvement for top connections
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