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Placepot picks

Friday’s Placepot Picks include six selections from Ascot…

Ascot Racecourse.
 Ascot Racecourse. Picture: Getty Images

R1 – Lady Mariko

R2 – Novelista

R3 – Race To The Stars

R4 – Arabian Force

R5 – Aramram

R6 – Wujood

 

CE SELECTION REASON
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

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

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

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

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

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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