4:20 Ascot
A 9-runner Flat class 1 contest over 7f213y at Ascot (4:20), on Good To Firm going. KTB has scored every runner; the preview below reads the race off those numbers.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Balantina KTB Selection71/100Smart performer who has already placed at this track and won at today's trip on her only attempt.
- 2True Love68/100True Love is a smart performer who has won three of her last four starts and landed her only previous run here at Ascot.
- 3Precise67/100Smart performer who has won five of his seven starts and looks to have more to come.
- 4Touleen62/100Smart performer who showed useful form when winning twice as a 2yo before finishing a close second in a strong handicap at this track on reappearance.
- 5Moon Target49/100Useful performer who showed smart form when winning a Listed race on his second start.
- 6Timeforshowcasing47/100Useful performer who arrives in form having won two of his last three starts.
- 7Black Caviar Gold44/100Useful performer who has shown solid form in this grade, including a placed effort at today's trip.
- 8Sukanya42/100Sukanya is a useful performer who showed sharp improvement when winning a handicap on her reappearance.
- 9Rose Ghaiyyath40/100Rose Ghaiyyath is a useful performer who showed smart form when winning on debut before finishing fourth in a Group 2 at the course.
The contenders
Balantina KTB Fit 71/100
Smart performer who has already placed at this track and won at today's trip on her only attempt. Course form reads 3rd from one run while the yard posts a 13% strike rate here from 16 runs. Jockey records an 11% strike rate from 527 rides at Ascot.
True Love KTB Fit 68/100
True Love is a smart performer who has won three of her last four starts and landed her only previous run here at Ascot. She is three from three on good to firm ground and has also won at today's trip. The yard's solid record at the track is a positive while the jockey's strike rate is more modest.
Precise KTB Fit 67/100
Smart performer who has won five of his seven starts and looks to have more to come. He has already won on this ground and at today's trip, while his record at Ascot through connections is solid. Recent form has been mixed but the high-class ability is clear from the ratings.
Touleen KTB Fit 62/100
Smart performer who showed useful form when winning twice as a 2yo before finishing a close second in a strong handicap at this track on reappearance. Has since been below that level when sixth in a Group 3 at Newmarket last time and now steps up in trip for the first time. Trainer and jockey both have solid recent records at Ascot.
The rest of the field
Moon TargetKTB Fit 49/100
Useful performer who showed smart form when winning a Listed race on his second start.
TimeforshowcasingKTB Fit 47/100
Useful performer who arrives in form having won two of his last three starts.
Black Caviar GoldKTB Fit 44/100
Useful performer who has shown solid form in this grade, including a placed effort at today's trip.
SukanyaKTB Fit 42/100
Sukanya is a useful performer who showed sharp improvement when winning a handicap on her reappearance.
Rose GhaiyyathKTB Fit 40/100
Rose Ghaiyyath is a useful performer who showed smart form when winning on debut before finishing fourth in a Group 2 at the course.
KTB verdict
KTB's top-rated runner is Balantina on a Fit Score of 71/100. On our numbers the main dangers are True Love and Precise.
KTB Selection Balantina
This is the narrative read of the 4:20 Ascot. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Ascot racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which runner does KTB rate highest in the 4:20 at Ascot?
Balantina tops the KTB Fit ranking for this race on a score of 71/100.
How many runners are in this race?
9 runners are declared (non-runners excluded).
What is the going for the 4:20 at Ascot?
The going is described as Good To Firm.
What distance is this race run over?
It is run over 7f213y.
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