June 17 / 15.40 Ascot

15.40

Good

King Charles III Stakes (Group 1)

  • Prize money: £411572.82
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 21 runners
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King Charles III Stakes (Group 1)

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 10-115 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Made outstanding progress in 5f handicaps and the way he raced to the front at York (good to firm) in May showed that a switch to Group company wouldn't be at all fanciful; unable to show what he was made of behind Mgheera in a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good) since, as a gap shut as he was about to go through it, and he remains one to keep on the right side.
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2nd

3

(10)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

American Affair

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Highly progressive in 2025, winning the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); also won on good to soft last year; it was his first run since when down the field at York recently and he may have needed it, but a dramatic transformation is required just ten days on.

9/1

10th

3

(12)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

American Affair

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Has built up a good strike rate over 5f/5.5f and registered a neck success at Royal Ascot (good to firm) upped to Group 1 level when last seen; landed a handicap at this meeting 12 months ago; very progressive and has possibilities provided he's as effective back at 6f.

9/1

1

(16)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

American Affair

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Made outstanding progress in 5f handicaps and the way he raced to the front at York (good to firm) in May showed that a switch to Group company wouldn't be at all fanciful; unable to show what he was made of behind Mgheera in a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good) since, as a gap shut as he was about to go through it, and he remains one to keep on the right side.

14/1

22/1

Form: 3600-6 C BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Smart 6f form as 2yo and 3yo, winning Group races in each year as well as finishing third of 14 in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at this meeting in 2024; has needed some excuses since though and he was a disappointing favourite in a 5f Haydock Listed race on his recent reappearance; a hood goes on.
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6th

9

(5)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Jasour

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Clive Cox

Far from disgraced in last three appearances (various grades) but finished behind some of today's rivals in those contests and needs to raise his game somewhat; on a ten-race losing sequence that goes back to Group 3 honours two years ago.

16/1

6th

6

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Jasour

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Clive Cox

Very useful 6f performer who registered last success in Group 3 contest at Ascot two years ago; has Group 1 form, including creditable sixth in the 2025 July Cup; made a solid start to his 2026 campaign with 1l second to Aramram at Doncaster; again likely to be thereabouts.

8/1

2nd

7

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Jasour

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Clive Cox

Not the easiest of rides (sometimes slowly away and can pull hard) but he's smart on his day and he wasn't beaten far when sixth in the July Cup at Newmarket last summer; now having first run since and this is a significant drop in grade; stablemate of James's Delight and gives Clive Cox a strong hand.

13/2

Form: 5546-7 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Went to a new level when winning a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, soft) last May but taking the next step proved beyond him in Group 1s later, such as when fifth of 17 in this race (good to firm) and fourth at the Curragh (5f, good); out the back on comeback at York and later targets should prove more suitable.
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8th

3

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Classy sprinter for Clive Cox and won a Listed and a Group 2 for that yard; decent run on debut for this yard at Dundalk before disappointing in Cork Listed race next time on soft; much better over C&D last time when a 2.75l sixth behind Mission Central.

14/1

6th

8

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Classy sprinter for Clive Cox and won a Listed and a Group 2 for that yard; decent run on debut for this stable at Dundalk in February, but behind a few of these when tailed off at Cork last time; needs to leave that well behind.

25/1

9th

4

(2)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Hasn't won since taking the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2024 when with Clive Cox; posted a reasonable debut run for this yard at Dundalk and this ground will suit but needs a return to his best to score.

16/1

50/1

Form: 311/3/ CD

Last run: 773 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo in 2022 when a Listed C&D win was surpassed by only a Group 3 AW success later that year; he was seen only once as a 4yo though and not at all since, so it's likely he will be very rusty today.
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9th

1

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Manaccan

9st 13lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Won Listed (including C&D on good to soft) and Group 3 races before two-year absence; out of his depth in Group 1 and 3 races since but sights were lowered when he was a more encouraging fourth of ten in the Shergar Cup over C&D (good to firm) last month; back on dry land after another Group 1 venture since and can't dismiss.

12/1

16th

3

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Manaccan

10st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: John Ryan

Won two 5f Listed races and a Group 3 (AW) in 2022; missed two years subsequently and well back in two Group races this summer; his fourth of ten at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago was more like it but this looks too big a task.

66/1

4th

1

(11)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Manaccan

10st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Ryan

Hard to weigh up after being absent for two years and then finishing down the field in Group races over this C&D and at Sandown, but he's well treated on the pick of his form, including a cosy win in this race in 2022, and he has the benefit of Hollie Doyle in the saddle.

13/2

Form: 0511-3

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Dynamic on AW and was much too swift for his rivals when making it 4-4 (7f and 6f) in a Listed race in November; the return to turf didn't come off when again trying to make all in a Group 2 at York (6f, good to firm) in May when he was a sitting duck late on; however, AW specialists often run well here and he should have the speed for the drop to 5f; remains intriguing.
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1st

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Night Raider

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Not beaten far in two 5f Group 1s last August/September (good to firm/yielding) and he finally got off the mark on turf when making all in the Group 3 Palace House Stakes at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; that was his first run since being gelded and he could be tough to reel in.

4/1

1st

5

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Night Raider

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Often leads; he's pure quality on the AW (4-4) but has had trouble sustaining his effort on turf, even allowing for being first home on his side in a Group 2 at Goodwood in August; gelded since last seen but whether he'll appreciate this stiff finish is questionable.

8/1

5th

4

(8)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Night Raider

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Made it 4-4 on AW with a Listed win last November; only one win from nine races on turf; however, comes into the reckoning now following an excellent fourth behind Asfoora in the Nunthorpe. was previously on the wrong side at Goodwood, in a race in which She's Quality was second; might not want it too soft.

8/1

Form: /224-3 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Sparingly raced for a 7yo but he's high class on his day and he hit the jackpot when winning the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) in 2023; seen only three times last year but he found only Asfoora too good in this race and, following a nine-month break, he was produced in great shape to finish a close third to Believing in a Group 1 at Meydan (6f) in April; another placing is realistic.
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3rd

12

(9)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Regional

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Still capable of classy form, having been placed in the last two runnings of the 5f Group 1 at Royal Ascot; however, he's on a losing run, being 0-8 since landing the Sprint Cup at Haydock in 2023; getting on and returns to action as an 8yo.

14/1

3

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Regional

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Has made into a high-class, dependable sprinter and he wasn't beaten far in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June; far from disgraced in another Group 1 at Deauville last time when the extended 6f possibly stretched his stamina; all his wins have come on good ground or firmer so rain could jeopardise his chance, but he's the one to beat on form in first-time blinkers.

13/8

8

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Newbury

Regional

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Group 1 win over 6f in 2023; fourth, behind a couple of reopposing rivals, in this race 12 months ago; two good runs this year (Meydan/Royal Ascot) and returning to 6f no bad thing; should be in the thick of it.

9/4

Form: 551-16 CD BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Has not had many 5f runs since winning a Group 3 as a 2yo and he appreciated the return to this trip when a ready winner of a Listed C&D race (soft) in October and a Group 3 at Newmarket (good) in May; however, a recent sixth to Mgheera in a Group 2 at Haydock leaves him with a lot to find today.
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2nd

7

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Rumstar

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Acts on flat tracks but he comes into his own when tackling a stiff test at 5f, as when winning this race last year, taking C&D record to 2-2, and roaring home to win a Group 3 at Sandown (good to firm) in July; cheekpieces worn in October are discarded; yard in form; not to be underestimated.

5/1

6th

1

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Rumstar

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Three-time winner at Group 3 level, two of them this year, including when defying a penalty at Sandown in July (5f, good to firm); ran a stormer when fifth in the Nunthorpe four weeks ago; versatile ground-wise and he should make another bold bid.

3/1

5th

5

(14)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Rumstar

10st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Can look good over 5f, as when winning either side of a winter break and, more recently, when outstaying She's Quality in a Group 3 at Sandown (good to firm) in July; however, he's had some wobbles too and his fifth to Arizona Blaze in a Group 2 at the Curragh last time was one of them; quite capable of a good show on his best form and has been supplemented.

14/1

12/1

Form: 3910-7 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Dabbles at both sprint trips but 5f on fast ground suits him well as he showed both when finishing an excellent third in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (good to firm) in August and for his win in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Del Mar (firm) in November; should come on plenty for last month's reappearance and the weather has been kind.
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6th

3

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Starlust

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Top-class form when third in Group 1 Nunthorpe at York and when winning Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Del Mar, both in 2024; rusty on last year's reappearance but showed he retains plenty of ability when fourth of 20 in Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot on only subsequent outing; leading claims if showing his best after layoff, although that's not guaranteed.

4/1

9

(14)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Starlust

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Dabbles at both sprint trips but 5f on fast ground suits him well as he showed both when finishing an excellent third in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (good to firm) in August and for his win in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Del Mar (firm) in November; should come on plenty for last month's reappearance and the weather has been kind.

12/1

1

(7)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Starlust

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Two wins at York (5f, good to soft) last year before fine third in the Group 1 Nunthorpe there (5f, good to firm) and he won the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (5f, firm) in November; lacks a recent run and carries a 5lb penalty but holds leading claims if returning at the top of his game.

7/1

Form: 554-59 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
An infrequent winner but he's been a fine sprinter in his time and has run with great credit in the last three runnings of this race, finishing second, fourth and sixth; whether he can reproduce those efforts after finishing well held in two runs for new yard looks unlikely.
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6th

11

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Twilight Calls

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Richard Spencer

Losing run goes back nearly four years; no impact in sprint handicaps on turf at Meydan this year and makes a very belated AW debut on his return to Britain.

25/1

13

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Twilight Calls

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Spencer

Something of an enigma but his ability has never been in question; hasn't managed a win since April 2022 but he ran a cracker in the Stewards' Cup, coming home in fifth but doing best of the far-side group; failed to back it up behind Northern Ticker at York four weeks ago and risky, even with Warren Fentiman taking off a useful 5lb.

16/1

8

(11)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Twilight Calls

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Competitive in Group 1s in his prime; not the force of old but his mark has dropped and he was first in the far-side group when fifth to stablemate Two Tribes in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time; a long losing sequence is a concern but he'll be very dangerous if building on Goodwood.

12/1

Form: 57-243 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Capable at the right level over both sprint trips but he's been vulnerable in the better races and had every chance when a one-paced third of 11 to Mgheera in a Haydock Group 2 (5f, good) in May; an onlooker again.
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1st

5

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Washington Heights

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Close third in Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock 12 months ago and made most to win Listed race at York (5f, good to firm) last summer; well below par all four starts since (short of room in Newmarket Group 3 on latest) but down in grade here and may well bounce back.

5/1

8th

9

(10)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Washington Heights

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Can lead; won 6f Group 3 here in 2024 but a beaten favourite in this race last year and sole success in 2025 came in a Listed York race (5f, good to firm); below best on recent comeback and a win looks unlikely.

25/1

12th

11

(6)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Washington Heights

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Campaigned mostly over 5f last year, bagging Listed honours at York in July prior to facing stiffer tasks returned to Group 1 level; effective at 6f in the past and produced his peak RPR when landing this prize (on good ground) in 2024; not ruled out.

8/1

4/1

Form: 124-17 CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Excellent Australian mare who really got shifting to beat the locals in this race last year; unable to add to that in two British runs afterwards but perhaps she's more of a powerhouse on this track; looked to retain all her ability when winning in April on return from a layoff but she ran flat just two weeks later and has had a different preparation to last year, arriving much later this time and coming here without a British warm-up run; first-time headgear adds another question but she's earned a lot of respect.
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12th

2

(5)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Asfoora

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Lemos De Souza

Carries a 5lb penalty today and she was down the field on her comeback at Newmarket three weeks ago; however, she may have needed that run and is entitled to respect having won two 5f Group 1s last season, namely the Nunthorpe at York (good to firm) and the Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp (very soft).

6/1

10th

1

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Asfoora

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Lemos De Souza

Superb Australian 7yo who has had a career to be proud of, with multiple wins in home country and Europe, laying down the law in the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot in 2024 and adding further top-level wins in the Nunthorpe (good to firm) at York and the Abbaye (very soft) at Longchamp in 2025; has stayed in Britain over the winter but connections expect her to improve for the run and that the stiff uphill finish will test her.

5/1

7th

9

(1)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Asfoora

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Henry Dwyer

Top-class Australian mare, highly durable, winner of 11 of her 27 races; landed the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot last year; could only dead-heat for fifth in this season's edition and was well below best at Goodwood (She's Quality, second); returned to form with a vengeance when taking the Nunthorpe in emphatic; sets the standard; two wins on soft in 2023.

7/2

Form: 112-31 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Progressive 4yo who made great strides in the autumn with a hat-trick at about 5f on heavy and soft ground; a recent Listed win at Haydock (5f, good) suggests she's still improving, but this is likely to be hard labour.
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7th

8

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Balmoral Lady

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Walker

Made giant strides in the second half of 2024 and she carried on the good work when winning in Listed company at Haydock in May (5f, good); struggled at Royal Ascot but of more concern are her two sub-par efforts since; others look more solid.

10/1

9th

7

(11)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Balmoral Lady

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

She has made giant strides since making her handicap debut off a mark of 69 at Haydock last July, winning five times, most recently in Listed race at Haydock in May (5f, good); only ninth at Royal Ascot but she raced furthest from the main action and still looked in peak form; drying ground wouldn't be ideal, though, and she has the widest stall to overcome.

8/1

13

(4)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Balmoral Lady

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Progressive 4yo who made great strides in the autumn with a hat-trick at about 5f on heavy and soft ground; a recent Listed win at Haydock (5f, good) suggests she's still improving, but this is likely to be hard labour.

33/1

Form: 3223-1 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Very reliable mare who stood a tough 2024 season with fortitude, regularly on the premises in the top sprints, including when fourth, having every chance, in this one (the first of two runs at the meeting); she achieved more when going down only narrowly from a poor draw in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (5f, good to firm) in August; sold for 3,000,000gns in December; returned to action with a Group 1 win at Meydan (6f) in April and she looks set for another big run at the top level.
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4th

8

(11)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Believing

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

In foal to Frankel; sold to new owners for 3,000,000gns last December and broke her Group 1 duck with Meydan success (6f) on reappearance; didn't live up to market expectations returned to 5f at Royal Ascot, albeit not ideally drawn; normally consistent and made the frame in several top sprints prior to her Dubai performance; likely to rebound.

9/1

14

(1)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Believing

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Boughey

Very reliable mare who stood a tough 2024 season with fortitude, regularly on the premises in the top sprints, including when fourth, having every chance, in this one (the first of two runs at the meeting); she achieved more when going down only narrowly from a poor draw in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (5f, good to firm) in August; sold for 3,000,000gns in December; returned to action with a Group 1 win at Meydan (6f) in April and she looks set for another big run at the top level.

9/2

2nd

13

(1)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Believing

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Boughey

raced far side, midfield, headway inside final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, ran on well towards finish

7/2

Form: -87221 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Often leads; her highest-profile wins have been a Group 3 at Meydan (5f, good) in March 2024 and a Haydock Listed race (6f, good to firm; from Prime Art) last month; this level has proved beyond her so far.
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8th

11

(8)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Frost At Dawn

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: William Knight

Made all in Listed race here (6f, good to firm) last May and placed in two 5f Group 1s subsequently; in the mix on best form and she's a lot better than she showed at Newmarket on her return, but has to leave that heavy defeat well behind; cheekpieces go on; slight doubt about slow ground.

10/1

13th

10

(12)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Frost At Dawn

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

A record of two wins from 16 turf starts in no way does justice to the Group 1 form she's capable of, such as a close second in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot and a third to Asfoora in the Nunthorpe at York (both 5f, good to firm); the likely fast ground is a blessing and has good claims if on song.

6/1

3rd

11

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Frost At Dawn

9st 12lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: William Knight

Back from a break when down the field in this race last year; has had relatively few chances at 5f and thoroughly proved her mettle at the trip when a close, persevering second of 20 in the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot in June; failed to repeat it at Goodwood since but she has it in her to go well.

20/1

15/2

Form: 506-11 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Fairly undistinguished sprint form, nearly all on testing surfaces, in France but when she did find herself on officially good ground, in a Listed 5f race at Chantilly last June, she won in some style; has raised her profile since moving to Britain, winning a Group 3 at Longchamp and dashing home to land a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good; unraced on good to firm) in May; has a bit to find in form terms but she's at the top of her game and may go higher yet.
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5th

12

(11)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Mgheera

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Made it 2-2 for the yard (good/good to soft) when winning this last year and some good runs in defeat subsequently, including in Group 1s; could improve for her recent reappearance sixth at Longchamp; might be thereabouts.

8/1

6th

10

(14)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Mgheera

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Walker

Beat today's rival She's Quality to win 5f Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock in May; did not compete at Royal Ascot after spreading a plate; outpointed by Arizona Blaze in a C&D Group 2 here in July; was a bit slow out of the stalls, and it was the same story in the Nunthorpe, could feature if avoiding a recurrence.

10/1

8th

12

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Mgheera

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Walker

Has given trouble at the start and refused to enter the stalls at Royal Ascot but she's smart on her day, as when coming through strongly to win a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good) in May; outpointed by Arizona Blaze in a Group 2 at the Curragh in July, though, and another slow start could cost her on this track.

10/1

Form: 080-61 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Recaptured form when returned to 5f in Group 3 at Chantilly (good to soft) recently but this big rise in class is likely to ask too much of her, especially as she's unraced on ground officially quicker than good to soft.
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17

(18)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Monteille

9st 4lb

J: Cristian Demuro

T: Mario Baratti

Recaptured form when returned to 5f in Group 3 at Chantilly (good to soft) recently but this big rise in class is likely to ask too much of her, especially as she's unraced on ground officially quicker than good to soft.

66/1

Form: 11/5-2

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Juvenile season ended with a Group 3 win at Ayr (6f, good to soft) on final start for Johnny Murtagh; seen only once as a 3yo but she was better than ever when pressing Frost At Dawn in Listed race at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in May; goes into the unknown on first 5f run; has been supplemented.
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19

(20)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Prime Art

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Juvenile season ended with a Group 3 win at Ayr (6f, good to soft) on final start for Johnny Murtagh; seen only once as a 3yo but she was better than ever when pressing Frost At Dawn in Listed race at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in May; goes into the unknown on first 5f run; has been supplemented.

40/1

5

(4)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Prime Art

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won 2yo Group 3 for Johnny Murtagh at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in 2023, and close fifth on stable debut in Group 3 at York (6f, good to soft) last July; that was her sole run last year and she's unraced on fast ground, but she has the ability to be involved if returning at the top of her game.

6/1

2nd

5

(4)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Prime Art

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won 2yo Group 3 for Johnny Murtagh at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in 2023, and close fifth on stable debut in Group 3 at York (6f, good to soft) last July; that was her sole run last year and she's unraced on fast ground, but she has the ability to be involved if returning at the top of her game.

6/1

Form: 2116-6 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Smart sprinting 2yo whose four 5f wins included a Group 3 at Longchamp (good to soft) and Group 2 at Doncaster (good), both from the front; has to put a disappointing reappearance at York (favourite) behind him in this much better race.
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20

(9)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Aesterius

9st 1lb

J: James McDonald

T: Archie Watson

Smart sprinting 2yo whose four 5f wins included a Group 3 at Longchamp (good to soft) and Group 2 at Doncaster (good), both from the front; has to put a disappointing reappearance at York (favourite) behind him in this much better race.

25/1

6th

1

(9)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:18 York

Aesterius

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Archie Watson

Reappears carrying a 5lb penalty but he was a Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 winner last season, and his defeat of Big Mojo and Magnum Force in the Flying Childers reads extremely well; strong claims.

5/4

6th

1

(9)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:18 York

Aesterius

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Archie Watson

Reappears carrying a 5lb penalty but he was a Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 winner last season, and his defeat of Big Mojo and Magnum Force in the Flying Childers reads extremely well; strong claims.

5/4

Form: 184-23

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner of first two races as a 2yo but, even allowing for his second in a Group 3 (extended 5f, good to soft) in the first of two runs at Chantilly this season, he faces a steep uphill task in this first run over a bare 5f.
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21

(22)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Estepona

9st 1lb

J: Clement Lecoeuvre

T: M Delcher Sanchez

Narrow winner of first two races as a 2yo but, even allowing for his second in a Group 3 (extended 5f, good to soft) in the first of two runs at Chantilly this season, he faces a steep uphill task in this first run over a bare 5f.

100/1

Form: 814-61 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Second of 13 in the Group 2 Norfolk here last year but he couldn't compete with Aesterius in a Group 2 at Doncaster in September; comes here in good form after winning a Listed race narrowly at York (5f, good to firm) but he's hard to recommend at this level; sold for £500,000 on Monday.
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12th

11

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Tropical Storm

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

His best form is at 5f and he hasn't been at the top of his game since a Listed win at this meeting last May; however, he kept on well for third at Goodwood (5f, good) recently, suggesting the return to 6f is worth exploring, and his two career wins have both come here; a visor goes on.

10/1

3rd

7

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Tropical Storm

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Bagged 5f York listed event last May; off seven months/gelded before posting an encouraging eighth of 14 in 5f Musselburgh handicap 27 days ago, nearest finish having lost ground when hampered soon after start; not without interest off a reduced mark.

6/1

8th

3

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Tropical Storm

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

More miss than hit in 2025, winning 5f Listed race at York (good to firm) in May but failing to make the frame otherwise; now returns from a gelding operation on a handy mark and with his stable in form; big chance if he's on a going day.

9/2

Form: 1-2118 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Had a promising, rather than stellar, 2yo season but he raised the bar when breaking the 5f track record in a Group 2 at Meydan (good to firm) in January, without having too hard a time either; he wasn't so overbearing when following up next time but this trip will suit better than the 6f he ran over when eighth to Believing there in April; not dismissed.
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2nd

1

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

West Acre

10st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: George Scott

British raider won twice at Meydan in the spring, landing a Group 2 and a Group 3 (both at 5f); came up short in a 6f Group 1 there in April; below-par last twice on turf but he is 2-3 on the AW so could rebound in first-time cheekpieces after an 111-day break.

7/1

8th

6

(10)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

West Acre

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Won twice in novice company on AW as a 2yo; form took off in Dubai earlier in the year, winning a Group 3 and a Group 2 over 5f; he has struggled in Group 1 races on his last two starts, though, and his 5lb penalty could leave him vulnerable today.

8/1

23

(23)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

West Acre

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Had a promising, rather than stellar, 2yo season but he raised the bar when breaking the 5f track record in a Group 2 at Meydan (good to firm) in January, without having too hard a time either; he wasn't so overbearing when following up next time but this trip will suit better than the 6f he ran over when eighth to Believing there in April; not dismissed.

16/1

Non-runners

Bucanero Fuerte, No Half Measures

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Believing

SPOTLIGHT:

Mgheera

POSTDATA:

Rumstar

D Express:

Prime Art

The Times:

Night Raider

The Guardian:

Asfoora

TOPSPEED:

Regional

LAMBOURN:

Mgheera

Daily Mirror:

Mgheera

Daily Record:

Mgheera

NEWMARKET:

Believing

Telegraph:

Believing

The Sun:

Believing

The Star:

Believing

Daily Mail:

Rumstar