May 09 / 15.25 Ascot

15.25

Good To Firm

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Italy Handicap

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Italy Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.00
  • Place: £5.40

Form: 990464 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who enjoyed a renaissance last summer, winning three 6f handicaps, notably the Stewards' Cup off a 5lb higher mark; looked to retain ability in Bahrain earlier in the year and he made a winning return from similar travels last June; might not have to work too hard to lead here and he's not discounted.
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17th

9

(27)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Get It

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Made all up the stands' rail when springing a 40-1 surprise in this race in 2024; added another major handicap when dominating last year's Wokingham; failed to beat a rival in his next three starts though (including in this race) and he has been absent for 314 days; his draw gives him the chance to repeat the heroics of 2024 but this looks a tough assignment on his return.

16/1

1

(9)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Get It

9st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Over two years since he last ran on the AW but that made it 2-2 at Wolverhampton; won last year's Stewards' Cup and this year's Wokingham, so clearly a tip-top handicapper when on his game; found the ground too slow in last month's big handicap at Goodwood but his run back there last time is not so easily forgiven.

16/1

1

(5)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Get It

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Had an excuse (ground not fast enough) last time when failing by a long way to complete Stewards' Cup double; made all at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in his other two British runs this term, including the Wokingham; very useful handicapper when conditions are ideal.

3/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 242-62 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
7f win here last summer when trained by Charlie Fellowes and also had some strong handicap form afterwards; two promising runs for Mick Appleby, picked off late by Dorney Lake at Doncaster 13 days ago; 2lb higher but unexposed as a sprinter and he's a strong candidate.
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1st

4

(14)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Kodi Lion

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Goes very well here and scored over C&D last May; off nine months, yet to hit form in a pair of 7f handicaps at Doncaster and Newmarket this summer but no surprise to see him take a sizeable step forward back here off a reduced mark, especially if the market vibes are positive.

13/2

9th

7

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Kodi Lion

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Back on last winning mark but is by no means certain to take advantage, having finished last of nine at Doncaster on seasonal debut; admittedly may fare better with that outing under his belt.

16/1

9th

2

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Kodi Lion

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Won over 6f at Haydock in May 2025 (good) and a couple of fair runs over 7f after that; acts on fast ground but he lacks a recent run (has been off since October).

8/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 2550-0 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
6f maiden winner for Patrick Foley in Ireland last year; well beaten in a Bath Listed event on her stable debut 19 days ago but she was shuffled back early and saw no daylight through the race so it is probably safe to put a line through the run; needs a personal best to defy this mark though.
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3

(4)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Over The Blues

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Third at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and now 2lb lower; merely seventh on both runs since and, while she raced away from the main action for the first part of the race at Doncaster (5f, good) last time, others arrive with more pressing claims.

14/1

7th

1

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

17:45 Doncaster

Over The Blues

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: K R Burke

She has struggled in two of her three runs for Karl Burke but they were in Listed company and she ran well in a 6f handicap at Ascot in between; she has a bit more to prove over this trip though.

12/1

4

(6)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Over The Blues

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

3l second to Nighteyes in Listed race at Naas (6f, yielding) last July and creditable third in Ascot handicap (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago on second stable start; has raced only eight times and it's possible she has more to offer for her top northern trainer, but such improvement is needed.

14/1

Form: 856-11 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for the Gosdens but he's on the up for his new yard, winning 6f handicaps at Yarmouth and Doncaster last month (good and good to firm); another 4lb higher in his hat-trick bid but he's high on the list.
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9th

11

(10)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Dorney Lake

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins this summer, the latter gained over C&D; not beaten far when eighth of 20 in competitive Ripon handicap (6f, good) last month but he's not as good as he was, and has a double-digit draw; others preferred.

12/1

8th

13

(20)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Dorney Lake

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Took a while to exploit his drop in the weights but he won at Doncaster in July and went in again at Southwell nine days ago; 4lb higher in a better race but he has the rail draw to help.

14/1

1st

2

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Dorney Lake

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Won at Doncaster (5.6f, good to firm) last month and runner-up at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) next time, splitting a well-treated winner and a next-time-out scorer; well beaten at York last time but was scuppered by a high draw; third over C&D in April and could be involved.

11/2

Form: /161-3 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins in early 2024 when trained by Tom Clover; pleasing start for new yard (after 406 days off) when third at Newbury four weeks ago; likely more will be needed in this field.
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13th

2

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Photosynthesis

9st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Signed off last season with a head success off this mark on the Rowley Mile (6f, good); he appeared to be running into form before the new cheekpieces backfired at Doncaster; makes the shortlist.

9/1

6th

1

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Photosynthesis

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Ended last season with a win off just 1lb lower; has steadily found his form this term, creditable third over C&D most recently; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

4/1

3rd

2

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Photosynthesis

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Off the mark for this stable at Newmarket in September; lively in the betting for both starts this spring and he built on a midfield finish at Newbury when fourth of ten at Ascot (again 6f, good) four weeks ago; respected from the same mark.

4/1

Form: 6/58-2

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced for Roger Varian, winning a 7f Newbury novice as a 2yo; hugely encouraging stable debut at Doncaster in March (7f, good; tongue tied first time), surging to the front inside the final furlong before hanging left and picked off by an even stronger finisher; the manner of his move through the field offers plenty of encouragement for 6f and he's respected despite a 2lb rise.
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10th

3

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Warm Spell

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Well treated on last season's best efforts and a recent run at Thirsk should have sharpened him up; trip and ground suit and he is another to consider in an open race.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Warm Spell

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Loughnane

Ran well on his seasonal/stable debut last March; placed in 7f handicaps at Sandown and Kempton on final two runs in 2025; returns in a competitive event.

8/1

Form: 0283-8

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Dropped to 6f for his seasonal return at Leicester 13 days ago and may well have gone close had he seen any daylight; faster ground no problem and has course form; not dismissed.
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5th

3

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Akkadian Thunder

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

In good form last June, winning off this mark over C&D (good) before an excellent second at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); some fair efforts this season and on a good mark now; not out of it.

4/1

6th

7

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Akkadian Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten on his last 14 starts and he's been expensive to follow in that time, but he was denied a clear run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when fifth of 19 at York (7f, good) last time; could be thereabouts.

11/2

25/1

Form: 0610-9 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has a good record at the track, winning three times and placed twice from her eight visits; those wins, and all of her best form, have come over 5f though and she may prove vulnerable to stronger stayers in this field.
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2

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Woolhampton

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Never a threat after a slow start in the corresponding race 12 months ago; as good as ever when winning at Sandown and Ascot (came from well back) in August/September and two subsequent defeats excusable (ground/Listed race); 3-8 on soft or worse but might be better suited by a stiffer finish.

16/1

8th

12

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Woolhampton

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Rod Millman

At least as good as ever this year, winning handicaps at Sandown (5f, soft) and over C&D (good to soft) in September; found things happening too quickly at Haydock last Saturday and she's in deeper today, but she does go really well at Ascot and the more rain that falls the better.

16/1

3

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Woolhampton

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Rod Millman

Likeable mare with eight wins to her name, including at Sandown (5f, soft) and Ascot (5f, good to soft) in the last four weeks; impossible to rule out but she's gone up 13lb in total for those successes and she'll need a career best to complete the hat-trick.

100/30

16/1

Form: 0385-7 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Remains with just a 2yo novice win to his name but the pick of last season's efforts would give him good claims off his reduced mark; had a wide trip on his Kempton return last month and that isn't the run to judge him on; eligible for weaker races than this though.
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3

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Eminency

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Stuart Williams

Four wins from 37 starts, the most recent at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in December; got behind early at Southwell last time after short of room leaving the stalls but then kept on into seventh; each-way contender with refitted cheekpieces replacing regular hood.

8/1

7th

2

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Eminency

10st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Seen much more often on turf than the AW but he did win on sand at Chelmsford (7f) last December and has since shown useful course form over 6f and 7f; down the field at Doncaster most recently but would have a squeak if back to his C&D form in March.

10/1

7th

10

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Eminency

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Kept fairly busy in the last 12 months and he supplemented a 6f Windsor win (good) in September by scoring over 7f at Yarmouth (good to soft) in October and at Chelmsford (AW) in December; has held his form with some solid efforts this spring and he could make a serious impact if this sets up for his closing style.

7/1

10th
9 (10)
Rohaan

13/2

Form: 272882 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Five of his last six wins have come over C&D, including a couple of Wokinghams and two Group 3s; not as good as he was but that is reflected in his mark and he went close off this rating at Southwell 12 days ago; losing run stands at 20 but expect him to be popular once again.
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19

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Rohaan

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David Evans

Has five C&D wins on his resume, including two Wokinghams and two Group 3s; getting on for two years since his last win though and this might be too competitive these days.

14/1

3

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Rohaan

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Evans

Hold-up sprinter who has been a source of frustration since his last win in October 2023; on a lowly mark and his four C&D runs this year have all been competitive; shouldn't be far away.

9/1

8th

7

(5)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Pontefract

Rohaan

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Landed the Wokingham in 2021 and 2022; on a long losing sequence but ran encouragingly in big field at Newbury most recently; fighting chance off current mark.

11/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £165.00
Straight Forecast £119.79
Tricast £1856.79
Trifecta £1709.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Dorney Lake

SPOTLIGHT:

Kodi Lion

The Times:

Photosynthesis

The Star:

Akkadian Thunder

Daily Mail:

Rohaan

TOPSPEED:

Get It

NEWMARKET:

Dorney Lake

Telegraph:

Dorney Lake

D Express:

Dorney Lake

Daily Mirror:

Dorney Lake

Daily Record:

Dorney Lake

RP RATINGS:

Kodi Lion

The Guardian:

Kodi Lion

The Sun:

Kodi Lion