June 17 / 17.35 Ascot

17.35

Good

Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £68052
  • 1m 1f 212y
  • Class 1
  • 16 runners
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Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.85
  • Place: £4.05

Form: 321-54 C BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Placed in the 2,000 Guineas and Irish 2,000 Guineas (both 1m, good) last spring before winning the Group 3 Jersey at this meeting (7f, good to firm); missed the rest of 2024 and didn't recapture that level when fifth in the Group 2 Sandown Mile and fourth in a 1m Longchamp Listed event in recent months, although the ground may have been softer than ideal in France; his stamina for 1m2f also has to be taken on trust but he's a potential class act on peak form.
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7th

6

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

Haatem

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has form on all types of ground; smart performer whose strong CV includes wins in the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood as a 2yo and two Royal Ascot contests, more recently last year's Wolferton (1m2f Listed); best figures give him a major chance at the weights.

7/2

6th

3

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Haatem

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

Gave a typically tenacious display to win 16-runner Listed race at Royal Ascot in June on his first crack at 1m2f; respectable, running-on third back over 1m for Group 2 there four weeks ago, so it looks as if about 1m2f is indeed his trip these days and he looks set for a bold show.

3/1

2

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:22 Ascot

Haatem

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Quality 3yo who was placed in two Guineas before winning the Group 3 Jersey at Royal Ascot that ended up his last run of the season; below par in his first two runs of this campaign (behind Quddwah in France) but got himself back in the good books with a typically tenacious display in winning the 1m2f Listed Wolferton back here; dropping back to 1m is of no concern; strong claims.

9/4

25/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: -46515 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Stepped up from his Dubai efforts earlier in year when making all in 1m2f Group 3 at the Curragh (good; first-time cheekpieces) in April; couldn't repeat the form in a Group 2 there six weeks ago and a 5lb penalty for the Group 3 success leaves him vulnerable here.
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3rd

2

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Galen

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Stepped up from his Dubai efforts earlier in the year when making all in C&D Group 3 Alleged Stakes (first-time cheekpieces) in April; faded into fifth behind Los Angeles in the Mooresbridge Stakes; good effort when second in the Listed Wolferton Stakes at Ascot; not one of his better efforts in the four-race Meld Stakes at Leopardstown last month.

11/2

1

(1)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

18:52 Leopardstown

Galen

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Stepped up from his Dubai efforts earlier in year when making all in 1m2f Group 3 Alleged Stakes at the Curragh (first-time cheekpieces) in April and bettered that under a penalty when second in Listed Wolferton Stakes at Ascot, racing wide and hanging right on quick ground in front when beaten 3/4l; still improving and big player.

9/4

2nd

1

(9)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Galen

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Stepped up from his Dubai efforts earlier in year when making all in 1m2f Group 3 at the Curragh (good; first-time cheekpieces) in April; couldn't repeat the form in a Group 2 there six weeks ago and a 5lb penalty for the Group 3 success leaves him vulnerable here.

25/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 237-46 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Group 3 Hampton Court at last year's Royal meeting and improved again when second in York Group 2 on his next start (both 1m2f, good to firm); his progress has stalled since but the fitting of blinkers backfired (raced too freely) when sixth in a 1m4f Newbury Group 3 last month (first run since gelded) and he showed enough when fourth in Qatar prior to that to think he retains his ability; no headgear now.
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9th

4

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Kings Gambit

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Harry Charlton

No wins since landing two of his first four starts having been highly tried in the meantime, but he has a consistent record in Group/Listed company shy of the top level (22363522); again ran well when chasing home the smart Damysus on his return in the Earl Of Sefton at Newmarket (1m1f, good) last month; shortlisted with the run under his belt.

13/2

2nd

3

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Kings Gambit

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Harry Charlton

No wins in nine Group/Listed races since landing the London Gold Cup at Newbury on his seasonal/handicap debut in 2024; frequently ran well, though, albeit with this trip looking a bare minimum when fifth of eight in York Group 3 in August on his penultimate start; can't be confidently ruled out but will need to resume in top order to make his Group-race breakthrough.

9/1

4

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ayr

Kings Gambit

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Harry Charlton

Expensive to follow in Group/Listed races on his eight starts since winning a handicap at Newbury in May 2024; however, the drop back to 1m1f was against him at York last time and he has plenty of form that puts him firmly in the picture today; seems versatile in terms of ground.

7/2

7/2

Form: 1252-5 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a good 2024, including a win in valuable John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to soft); showed he can mix it outside handicaps when second in 1m2f Listed race at Ayr (good to firm) last autumn; went without regular hood (back on now) when behind a couple of today's rivals in the Group 3 Brigadier Gerard on his reappearance at Sandown (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; likely to be sharper now and his yard has won this twice in recent years; a must for the shortlist from a handy draw.
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3rd

5

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

Enfjaar

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Unlucky second at Glorious Goodwood in 2024 when bidding for a notable 1m2f handicap double; best effort in a truncated 2025 campaign when fourth to Haatem in Listed grade at Royal Ascot; should be thereabouts, provided he's in top form after ten-month layoff.

5/1

3rd

4

(6)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Enfjaar

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

Won the valuable John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to soft) last July in his penultimate handicap; close fourth of 16 in Listed race at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) one month ago showed, not for the first time, that he should be well capable of a prominent finish in today's company.

5/2

4th

8

(2)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Enfjaar

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

Enjoyed a good 2024, including a win in valuable John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to soft); showed he can mix it outside handicaps when second in 1m2f Listed race at Ayr (good to firm) last autumn; went without regular hood (back on now) when behind a couple of today's rivals in the Group 3 Brigadier Gerard on his reappearance at Sandown (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; likely to be sharper now and his yard has won this twice in recent years; a must for the shortlist from a handy draw.

7/2

Form: 284-34

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Several decent efforts in defeat at Listed/Group 3 level for Jane Chapple-Hyam in 2024; finished third to Galen in 1m2f Curragh Group 3 on seasonal and yard debut in April, then half a length in front of that reopposing stablemate when fourth in a Group 2 back there six weeks ago; Ryan Moore booked and this 4yo won't need to advance his form much to play a part.
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4th

1

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 84y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Sons And Lovers

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Very useful for current yard; has been on his travels this year, winning 1m7f handicap at Riyadh then creditable fourth over 2m at Meydan, both Group 2; however, incurs 5lb penalty and faces a stiffer assignment conceding weight all round in this field.

16/1

3rd

2

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Sons And Lovers

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Several decent efforts in defeat at Listed/Group 3 level for Jane Chapple-Hyam in 2024 and again earlier this term before making the breakthrough at this level in Ballyroan Stakes over C&D last month, dictating throughout on first attempt at this trip; stiffer task here.

13/2

3

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:53 Leopardstown

Sons And Lovers

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Several decent efforts in defeat at Listed/Group 3 level for Jane Chapple-Hyam in 2024; third to Galen in 1m2f Curragh Group 3 on seasonal/yard debut in April with Crystal Black in fourth; not a bad run when highly tried in the Group 2 Mooresbridge Stakes; worth a first shot at this trip after staying-on fifth of 16 in the Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 217-14 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Added to his very good AW record with a stylish win in a Listed race at Kempton (1m2f) in April but he wasn't in quite the same form when fourth (Phantom Flight third) in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown since and there are doubts as to whether he's still as effective on turf as AW; also has a 3lb penalty for the Kempton win.
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1

(5)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

18:45 Windsor

Military Order

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Record of 5-13 and his last two wins were in Group 3 at Southwell (1m3f) last January and a Listed event at Kempton (1m2f) this spring; ran into some trouble when creditable sixth of 16 in Listed Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) and he was only narrowly denied back in a Group 3 at Haydock two weeks ago; was as good as ever with that bold bid and he's the standout contender in this line-up.

4/7

2nd

5

(7)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Military Order

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Appleby

Best turf form when just over 2l sixth of 16 in Listed race at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) latest start, a race which Haatem won but this 5yo gave him 3lb and eventually ran on well after trouble in running; on that evidence there's not much between them and they are leading contenders.

4/1

6th

3

(10)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Military Order

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Added to his very good AW record with a stylish win in a Listed race at Kempton (1m2f) in April but he wasn't in quite the same form when fourth (Phantom Flight third) in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown since and there are doubts as to whether he's still as effective on turf as AW; also has a 3lb penalty for the Kempton win.

8/1

Form: 112463 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won a Listed race over this trip on good to firm at Newbury last July; also scored twice in Bahrain in January and back to somewhere near his best when third in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1m2f, good) 19 days ago, with reopposing pair Military Order and Enfjaar in fourth and fifth; carries a 3lb penalty and his draw could be tricky.
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6th

2

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Phantom Flight

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: George Scott

Four Listed wins before he added a 1m4f Group 3 success in Bahrain 15 days ago; stacks of smart form in his lengthy career and none of it better than that latest start, but a bit extra will be needed to win this.

9/1

1

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Phantom Flight

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: George Scott

Dual Listed winner at 1m2f and close to his best form the last twice in the Group 3 Brigadier Gerard at Sandown and the Listed Wolferton at Royal Ascot; off since that last run in June but has a positive record when fresh; every chance as reverting back to the AW won't be an issue; he might be capable of conceding weight all round.

5/1

7th

4

(15)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Phantom Flight

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Won a Listed race over this trip on good to firm at Newbury last July; also scored twice in Bahrain in January and back to somewhere near his best when third in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1m2f, good) 19 days ago, with reopposing pair Military Order and Enfjaar in fourth and fifth; carries a 3lb penalty and his draw could be tricky.

25/1

Form: 305-44

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Placed in last year's Derby and Irish Derby for James Fanshawe; below that level in two Newmarket outings (1m1f/1m4f) since joining James Owen, pulling too hard; the refitting of a hood could help in that regard and his trainer's excellent overall record with recruits means it would be no big shock were he to bounce back.
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2nd

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:07 Fakenham

Ambiente Friendly

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Smart 3yo on the Flat; just 1-5 over hurdles, and his habit of racing far too freely remains a worry, but he wasn't beaten far in a valuable novices' handicap at Sandown (2m, good) last month and is in much calmer waters here.

11/10

8th

13

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Ambiente Friendly

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Showed smart Flat form as a 3yo; managed to win in December but has otherwise broadly been too free for his own good since switched to hurdles; ideally needs to settle better.

33/1

4th

1

26th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:50 Plumpton

Ambiente Friendly

11st 12lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

High-class Flat performer at his best who has taken well to hurdles, winning at Huntingdon in December before pulling too hard and disappointing on handicap debut back there two weeks later; key player with Alex Chadwick offsetting 3lb of his penalty now back in novice company.

2/1

Form: 5-2835 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Only seventh and sixth in the last two runnings of this but he arrives in good form this time, having followed his third to Sardinian Warrior in a 1m Listed event here with a fine fifth of eight to Lead Artist in the Group 1 Lockinge at Newbury (1m, good to firm) last month; the way he kept on in the latter suggests this return to 1m2f is in his favour.
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6th

2

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Checkandchallenge

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Knight

7yo who's spent the vast majority of his career in Group or Listed races and this time last year he was fifth on this card in the Group 1 Lockinge; only his second handicap when, like so many others, he met traffic problems in the Spring Cup over C&D (28-1) four weeks ago; Rossa Ryan gets back on board and they are not totally dismissed.

20/1

10th

1

(23)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Checkandchallenge

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

Pretty consistent in Listed/Group races in 2025 without performing to his very best; losing sequence now stands at 18 and he reappears after seven months off in his first handicap since July 2022; cheekpieces left off and others preferred.

25/1

9th

3

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Checkandchallenge

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: William Knight

Retains plenty of ability and finished nicely for respectable effort in 1m Group 3 at Haydock most recently; going back up in trip looks a positive but his long losing sequence remains a negative.

20/1

Form: 3323-1 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Placed at Group 3 and Listed level last year; recorded a really smart handicap performance when making his second start for Richard Fahey a winning one on reappearance at the recent Epsom Derby meeting (1m2f, good to soft), pulling 4l clear; a fairly quick turnaround is a slight worry after such a big effort but he's bang there on form; has raced only on going softer than good.
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3

(7)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

14:40 York

Ecureuil Secret

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Placed in Group 3/Listed races last year for Edward O'Grady and bolted up in handicap at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last month on second start for this yard; unable to reproduce that form in Listed race at Royal Ascot but maybe didn't handle the fast ground; could go well if conditions suit.

25/1

10th

7

(8)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Ecureuil Secret

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Placed at Group 3 and Listed level last year; recorded a really smart handicap performance when making his second start for Richard Fahey a winning one on reappearance at the recent Epsom Derby meeting (1m2f, good to soft), pulling 4l clear; a fairly quick turnaround is a slight worry after such a big effort but he's bang there on form; has raced only on going softer than good.

8/1

1st

3

(11)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Ecureuil Secret

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won Leopardstown maiden (1m, heavy) last April on debut for Edward O'Grady; minor honours in his two Group 3s and three Listed events, on last two occasions bang there on testing ground over about 1m4f in France (stable debut latest); starts new season gelded and needs a second look.

12/1

10/1

Form: 14/33- D

Last run: 364 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Finished fourth in the Group 3 Hampton Court and third (same owner's Haunted Dream second) in this race at the last two Royal Ascots, both on good to firm; absent since the latter but has gone well fresh before and is yet another who has to enter calculations; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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7

(9)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Torito

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year and finished last of six in 1m1f course Group 3 last time after a further four months off; plenty to prove at present.

11/1

7

(9)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Torito

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year and finished last of six in 1m1f course Group 3 last time after a further four months off; plenty to prove at present.

11/1

3

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

Torito

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024, both on good to firm; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year, wearing first-time cheekpieces after a year's absence; very lightly raced for his age and he has a chance if back on song.

11/1

10/1

Form: 12-531 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground Cambridgeshire winner (1m1f) who showed he's equally effective on good ground when edging out Meydaan in 1m2f Goodwood Listed race 25 days ago; meets that rival on 3lb worse terms here and has drawn the outside stall.
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8th

1

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Liberty Lane

10st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Usually races prominently (didn't when trying 1m4f last time); a mostly solid 2025 included 1m2f Listed wins in May and November; has started 2026 in downbeat fashion but today's ground could prompt something better, as his top three ratings have been registered on softer than good; below-form favourite in this race two years ago but was denied a clear run; needs to be back in peak form to have any chance.

12/1

4th

4

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Liberty Lane

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Usually races prominently; a mostly solid 2025 included 1m2f Listed wins in May and November; 2026 started in downbeat fashion (similar to last year) in Listed race and his top three ratings have been registered on softer than good; this is also a new trip (unraced beyond an extended 1m2f) but he's bred to get it and has a chance on best form; ground the chief worry.

10/1

1

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Liberty Lane

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Won the Cambridgeshire here (1m1f, soft) last autumn; also scored in a Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, good) this May and respectable 2l fourth of six to Damysus in 1m1f course Group 3 (good to firm) three weeks ago; unlikely to be far away despite his 3lb penalty.

7/2

14/1

Form: 447-52 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Went close to a second Goodwood Listed success when failing to peg back the reopposing Liberty Lane over 1m2f last month, an improved performance on his second outing since being gelded; 3lb better off with Karl Burke's charge now, so he's weighted to turn the tables; might prove the answer.
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3rd

3

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 1

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Meydaan

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Creditable second in Group 3 contest at Glorious Goodwood (1m4f) last time but this is a better race for the grade; inconsistent otherwise this term; returns to AW for first time since debut win.

14/1

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

13:20 Goodwood

Meydaan

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well below form in his sole run on softer than good (on soft in France last September); last year's best shows were at 1m3f-1m6f but he delivered a big career best this May when close second in 1m2f Goodwood Listed race; two backward steps over 1m2f since see him back up in trip today; form chance relies on that one performance three starts back, so others look more solid.

4/1

5th

5

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Meydaan

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well below form on his sole run on softer than good; last year's best shows were at 1m3f-1m6f but a big career best this May when close second in 1m2f Listed race at Goodwood; held up and never got into it in 16-runner Listed event at Royal Ascot next time; chance relies on that one Goodwood run.

8/1

Form: 8-5247 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m4f handicap here (good) last summer and showed he's still capable of smart form as a 9yo when reaching the frame in Group 2s over 1m4f and 2m at Meydan this spring; down the field in a Longchamp Group 1 over just short of 2m since; back down significantly in trip; others are more obvious.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

13

(13)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Passion And Glory

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Won a 1m4f handicap here (good) last summer and showed he's still capable of smart form as a 9yo when reaching the frame in Group 2s over 1m4f and 2m at Meydan this spring; down the field in a Longchamp Group 1 over just short of 2m since; back down significantly in trip; others are more obvious.

33/1

4th

4

(7)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:05 Goodwood

Passion And Glory

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

raced wide early, prominent

11/2

1st

2

(15)

13th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:07 Ascot

Passion And Glory

10st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Saeed bin Suroor

His last three wins came in a 1m4f Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood in 2021, 1m2f Listed race at Sandown in 2022 and valuable 1m4f contest in Bahrain in March 2023; he's now an 8yo, his form has dipped this year and his third in two Goodwood Listed races on return to Britain need building on.

12/1

15th
16 (6)
Doha

25/1

Form: 5210-6 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won Kensington Palace handicap at last year's Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) and added a Listed race at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, very soft) in the autumn; weakened into a well-held sixth in 1m2f York Group 2 on reappearance in May but she's entitled to strip fitter for the outing; shoulders a 3lb penalty for the French win.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

16

(6)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Doha

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won Kensington Palace handicap at last year's Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) and added a Listed race at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, very soft) in the autumn; weakened into a well-held sixth in 1m2f York Group 2 on reappearance in May but she's entitled to strip fitter for the outing; shoulders a 3lb penalty for the French win.

25/1

6th

3

(7)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:13 York

Doha

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June and Listed race at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, very soft) in October; 11.6f Group 1 proved too much for her on final start; needs to resume improvement but this daughter of two Arc winners may still be able to find extra.

5/1

3

(7)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:13 York

Doha

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June and Listed race at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, very soft) in October; 11.6f Group 1 proved too much for her on final start; needs to resume improvement but this daughter of two Arc winners may still be able to find extra.

5/1

Form: 181-24 D

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Edged out the same owner's Torito for second in this last year and recorded a career-best RPR when fourth in 1m2f Saudi Group 2 (good to firm) in February when last seen; another who has to enter the reckoning.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Haunted Dream

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won a strong conditions event over 1m1f at Goodwood last year on good to firm but missed the same race last week when the rain arrived; career-best RPR when fourth in 1m2f Saudi Group 2 in February and although he came last to Haatem in Royal Ascot Listed race (second in it last year) in June, getting badly hampered accounts for that; major player if the ground is okay.

10/1

16th

10

(4)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Haunted Dream

9st 5lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Edged out the same owner's Torito for second in this last year and recorded a career-best RPR when fourth in 1m2f Saudi Group 2 (good to firm) in February when last seen; another who has to enter the reckoning.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £92.90
Straight Forecast £57.25
Tricast £248.17
Trifecta £507.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Meydaan

D Express:

Enfjaar

The Guardian:

Ecureuil Secret

Telegraph:

Sons And Lovers

RP RATINGS:

King's Gambit

The Sun:

Torito

POSTDATA:

Military Order

TOPSPEED:

Haunted Dream

The Star:

Ecureuil Secret

NEWMARKET:

Meydaan

The Times:

Meydaan

Daily Mail:

Sons And Lovers

Daily Mirror:

Enfjaar

Daily Record:

Enfjaar