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Placepot picks - 6th September 2025

Saturday’s Placepot Picks are from Ascot…

Ascot Racecourse.
Ascot Racecourse. Picture: Getty Images

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

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