{
  "id": 10728633,
  "title": "Chance Poet and Bill to rise to Ascot challenge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/chance-poet-and-bill-to-rise-to-ascot-challenge",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-29T15:46:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/chance-poet-and-bill-to-rise-to-ascot-challenge/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ascot hosts a thrilling racing weekend this Saturday, featuring a variety of top-class races. Among these, the BetMGM Challenge Cup Handicap at 3:35pm is particularly noteworthy, with favorite Thunder Call as the front-runner. Thunder Call has shown significant improvement after stepping up to seven furlongs last time, which will benefit him on the unseasonably fast ground. However, I'd prefer to consider two other horses with monster prices - Karl Burke's POET MASTER and HAWKSBILL. POET MASTER has struggled in the handicap this season, dropping from a good second in Newmarket to a 105 rating. In his last three Group race starts, he has consistently finished near the rear. On the other hand, HAWKSBILL has demonstrated strong performance on fast ground, having been beaten only marginally in the Golden Mile at Goodwood. He also ran well at York and Ayr since. Considering these factors, he seems like a solid each-way bet at 33/1. Another potential wager is the Listed Rous Stakes at 1:50pm. Although favorite Tuco Salamanca has shown promise, this race might be too soon for his recovery after a tough Ayr Gold Cup. Instead, AIR FORCE ONE could be a worthy each-way play at 12/1. He has shown improvement recently, winning the Portland Handicap at Doncaster despite a challenging mark of 98. Quick ground suits him, and he might deliver another excellent performance under regular rider P.J. McDonald. Regional horse's 3:00pm race in the Bengough Stakes could be a valuable opportunity as well. DIVISION, a horse currently mixing in Group One contests, is priced at 3/1, which appears to be a good value bet against the competition.",
  "summary": "THERE is a feast of top-class racing this weekend in the UK and across the channel, with Sunday bringing the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe from Longchamp. On home soil, Saturday also brings Group One action with the Sun Chariot Stakes (1.35pm) from Newmarket, which looks to be at the mercy of favourite Blue Bolt. [...]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}