May 09 / 16.35 Ascot

16.35

Good To Firm

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Style Handicap

  • Prize money: £8191.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Style Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

OUR TIP
1st
2 (9)
Fearnot

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 123

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Good third upped to 1m in handicap at the Newmarket Craven meeting when switched to turf from AW, taking form figures to 123; still open to further progress and has possibilities off unaltered mark.
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4th

7

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Fearnot

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Clive Cox

This 3yo has very much gone the right way since an AW debut success in March, including two 1m Ascot handicap wins (another excellent run there when third in Britannia at Royal meeting); caught wide and too far back when eighth of 17 in handicap at York's Ebor meeting last month and that shouldn't be taken to suggest his improvement has come to a halt; won't need to advance his form too much to make his presence felt in Group company.

8/1

8th

1

(15)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Fearnot

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Good effort in the Britannia at Royal Ascot is flanked by two Ascot wins, latest in big field on King George day (1m, good) when taking form figures to 123131; progressive and very solid.

11/2

1st

8

(17)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Fearnot

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Progressive 3yo who strolled home in a C&D handicap in May and performed even better when a close third in the Britannia here (again good to firm) the following month; that run more than justifies a further 5lb rise in the weights and he's a major player again on a course he clearly handles very well.

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 405-1

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Nottingham (1m) on handicap/seasonal debut; stiffer task upped in grade but may build on that win and improve further in the retained headgear.
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No / Draw
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3rd

4

(9)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Goodwood

Arcturus Flame

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

8lb higher than for his only handicap win gained nearly a year ago; kept on for a closing fifth at Newbury last time but that was over 1m2f and there are doubts about him over this far.

4/1

5th

14

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

Arcturus Flame

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

While a Nottingham 1m handicap last April remains his only win, he's run well over about 1m2f in three of four starts for his current yard; that gives him each-way claims and the return of headgear (tried by his previous stable and he ran well, including for the win) could be a help.

12/1

3rd

3

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arcturus Flame

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

It was over 1m3f when he went down narrowly at Kempton on final run in early December but he's effective at this sort of trip and hasn't had many chances on the AW; couldn't be ruled out.

5/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 11-2

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two from two last term, namely novice wins in the north; good second in Newmarket handicap (1m2f) on reappearance despite being free to post and in the race; could well settle better and improve further back down in trip; solid.
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5th

5

(2)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

The Trickster

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Consistent 3yo who ran creditably at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) on Derby day most recently, taking form figures to 11233 while shaping as if this drop back in distance will prove ideal; seems versatile as regards ground; 1-1 over 1m1f and holds solid claims.

11/4

2

(5)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

17:00 Epsom

The Trickster

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Two from two in novice events last term (one on soft) and creditable placed efforts in 1m2f/1m handicaps on both starts this season; may still do better but the return to this trip isn't guaranteed to help as settling him is still something of an issue.

11/2

3rd

1

(8)

9th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

The Trickster

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, challenging over 1f out, kept on but lost second towards finish

7/2

6/1

Form: 423-12 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Transferred his AW progress to turf with good effort at Epsom (8.5f) last time, taking overall form figures to 42312; hit with another rise in the weights but may not have reached his ceiling yet.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(14)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Bulletin

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Yet to finish out of the frame and his last win was achieved here; stall 14 might not be terminal over this trip but the handicapper may now have his measure.

11/2

2nd

11

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Bulletin

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Both wins on AW but very good third (Valedictory second) of 14 to Rathgar (won again since) on 1m2f Newbury reappearance proves he's equally as effective on turf; stays 1m4f and likely to be in the shake-up again if in similar form.

8/1

Form: 2539-1

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Placed twice last year for Donnacha O'Brien; off the mark in Musselburgh handicap (1m1f) on stable/seasonal debut; may well build on that win and show further improvement; one to consider.
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1st

3

(3)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

I Am Me

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Mike Murphy

Sole win came on British debut last April (1m1f turf); not with Mike Murphy, who has hit form since this one last ran, long and twice managed third over C&D despite being unwanted in the betting; could be the answer from handy draw.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

I Am Me

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Mike Murphy

66-1 when third of nine behind Port Road here two weeks ago; chance if he can build on that but overall profile suggests that wouldn't be assured.

14/1

10/1

Form: 9432-

Last run: 184 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Moved in the right direction (form figures 9432) over 7f last season, close second in Kempton AW handicap the final time; gelded since; first win looks possible, provided the new trip suits.
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10th

11

(11)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Troy Story

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Maiden; respectable fifth over 1m3f at Kempton 17 days ago but Sonnerie Power and Voix De Bocelli were ahead of him; first-time cheekpieces worn on that occasion are now replaced by blinkers.

11/1

5th

2

(1)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Salisbury

Troy Story

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Alan King

Seven-race maiden; showed broadly progressive form as a 2yo but has gone the other way this season; may be helped by this drop in grade off a reduced mark.

12/1

7

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Troy Story

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Suffered a near miss on handicap debut at Kempton (7f) but has finished a well-held sixth in two runs since being gelded and this could be tougher again; what might help is now going beyond 1m, being a son of Ulysses.

14/1

Form: 1-1 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two from two, namely AW novice wins at Lingfield (1m) and Southwell (7f); now goes into deeper waters but has a turf pedigree and brings potential to this handicap assignment; interesting.
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2

(13)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Niminy Piminy

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Unexposed 3yo whose record on AW reads 112; ran well when second of five on turf at Sandown (1m, soft) last month; looks worth a go over this longer trip; respected.

11/4

1

(5)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Sandown

Niminy Piminy

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

Won her first two races on the AW before finishing only seventh when made favourite for handicap debut at Ascot (1m; sole turf start; good to firm); did well to go so close at Kempton last time after fluffing the start and only 1lb higher here; soft ground is a complete unknown, however.

2/1

Form: -32216 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Solid record in AW handicaps this year, opening his account at Southwell (1m) in February; failed to transfer that form back to turf last time; not the percentage call.
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8th

8

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:20 Lingfield

Panama Black

8st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Laura Mongan

Running consistently off his higher AW mark (almost a stone lower on turf), including for new yard five weeks ago; has only gone beyond 1m once before, though, and the longer trip on grass is the double concern.

8/1

7th

8

(8)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Panama Black

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

Tapeta win early last year came off 5lb lower and he's looked to find this mark just beyond him this season; needs a career-best effort for his new yard, having been picked up from Brian Meehan recently for £12,500.

10/1

4th

5

(3)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Panama Black

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Just one win to his name from 16 attempts but he has run well in two of his three starts this year, including C&D; that said, he wouldn't appear to have much in hand of his mark.

4/1

7/1

Form: 431-5 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Steady progress in 2yo novice events over 7f culminated in Southwell AW win; spoiled chance with tardy start in Haydock handicap (1m) on reappearance; could go well granted a cleaner break.
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5

(2)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tremolo

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Made it 3-4 on the AW when coming from off the pace to collect at Southwell (1m); was aided by a collapsing pace but he looks progressive; just 3lb higher.

5/1

1st

5

(11)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Tremolo

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Took his AW record (all over 7f) to 311 with Kempton win last time and that form has worked out well; likely to be as effective back at 1m and show further progress in this sphere; major contender.

11/2

1st

4

(8)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:22 Kempton (AW)

Tremolo

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Justified favouritism in a Southwell novice (7f, Tapeta) in December but he's struggled in two turf handicaps (1m) this spring; still lightly raced and now returns to AW but he needs to get his career back on track.

9/1

40/1

Form: 7226-8

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice over sprint trips last term; failed to convince over 7f at Newmarket on reappearance and has enough to prove upped further in distance; hood applied.
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5th

9

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Simply Blue

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Off the mark for James Owen at the 14th attempt when leading late on in a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; returning to 7f no problem but a 4lb higher mark in a higher grade does ask more of him.

4/1

1st

4

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simply Blue

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Plenty of near-misses to go with his only win, which came over 7.2f here off a 7lb higher mark last autumn; latest effort can be ignored but the emphasis will be more on speed, running in a sprint for the first time in a while.

6/1

10th

10

(9)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simply Blue

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Record of 0-12 for current yard but his form over this C&D includes sole success, which was gained off 9lb higher last October, and an encouraging effort (finished second) on Friday; fighting chance provided he belies recent inconsistency.

15/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £94.60
Straight Forecast £92.96
Tricast £646.84
Trifecta £604.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Niminy Piminy

SPOTLIGHT:

The Trickster

RP RATINGS:

Fearnot

The Guardian:

Bulletin

NEWMARKET:

Arcturus Flame

Daily Mail:

I Am Me

TOPSPEED:

Simply Blue

Telegraph:

Niminy Piminy

Daily Mirror:

Niminy Piminy

The Sun:

Niminy Piminy

The Star:

Niminy Piminy

D Express:

The Trickster

Daily Record:

The Trickster

LAMBOURN:

Fearnot

The Times:

Fearnot