June 18 / 18.10 Ascot

18.10

Good To Firm

Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £62381
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 23 runners
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Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 1341 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Musselburgh (5f, good) and ran well in defeat the next twice before novice win under a penalty at Salisbury (5f, good to firm); however, he tends to be slowly away and is probably vulnerable now up in grade.
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1

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

17:15 Epsom

Ardisia

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Picked up a lot of prize-money during a busy 2yo season but isn't totally solid on 2026 efforts and has probably already reached his ceiling anyway; seems unlikely defy a 3lb penalty and top weight.

16/1

6th

2

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Ardisia

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Hugo Palmer

Picked up a lot of prize-money during a busy 2yo season and ran respectably in 6f Group 3 at Ascot most recently; however, has probably already reached his ceiling, unlike some of today's rivals.

14/1

4th

2

(5)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Ascot

Ardisia

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Progressive as a 2yo, winning five times and also second of 11 in the 2yo race over C&D on Champions Day; should appreciate the return to a stiff 6f having weakened over 7f in the Greenham two weeks ago; one to consider.

12/1

2 (23)
Azizam

16/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-1 for last month's debut in a six-runner maiden at Hamilton (5f, good) but he belied those odds to win by 2.5l; represents a powerful 2yo stable and the ceiling of his ability is yet to be identified; could go well.
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9th

1

(3)

31st Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Azizam

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won in good style on debut at Hamilton (5f, good) in May; 2l third of 23 behind Havana Hurricane in the Listed Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month, keeping on well, when away from the main action, and he's open to improvement now at 6f; likely player.

7/1

2

(23)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:10 Ascot

Azizam

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

9-1 for last month's debut in a six-runner maiden at Hamilton (5f, good) but he belied those odds to win by 2.5l; represents a powerful 2yo stable and the ceiling of his ability is yet to be identified; could go well.

16/1

1

(3)

28th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

14:00 Hamilton

Azizam

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

46,000euros foal, £46,000 yearling; fourth foal; Havana Grey half-brother to 6f 2yo winner Sweet Sonata (RPR 73); dam 1m AW winner (59) from talented family; one of two newcomers for trainer who is enjoying an excellent season with his 2yos; one to consider, and the betting could be informative.

15/2

Form: 6

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed some ability when sixth at 28-1 on last month's debut at York (6f, good) but he would be a shock winner today.
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8

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Ffos Las

Beach Partee

8st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Three wins for William Knight last autumn; might be on the way back after a fairly close fifth at Bath when just behind Guernsey Lady.

9/1

5th

8

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:28 Bath

Beach Partee

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Three wins for William Knight last autumn, but he's finished last in three runs for new yard this spring and latest was at Lingfield (5f, good) on Monday; has plenty to prove and he needs a major revival.

33/1

8th

9

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:57 Lingfield

Beach Partee

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Three-time winner for William Knight last autumn, latterly off this mark, who's struggled in two runs for his current yard this spring; needs a revival.

25/1

Form: 21

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer has some useful 2yos and this one went close on debut at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) before winning at Hamilton (6f, good); however, had just a head to spare last time and further improvement is needed.
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4

(1)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:25 Newbury

Better And Better

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Dual 6f winner, latterly a Haydock nursery on good to firm in August; respectable efforts in defeat since, including on good soft, and down to only 1lb above the mark he defied at Haydock.

13/2

2

(2)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Better And Better

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Off the mark in Hamilton maiden (good; second start) in June and won a Haydock nursery (also 6f; good to firm) in August; first attempt at 7f came in a warm York handicap and looked like that experiment was worth repeating back at 6f last time; respected on AW debut.

6/1

3rd

1

(1)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Better And Better

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Made it two wins from his five starts when landing Haydock nursery (6f, good to firm) last month; merely mid-division at York since but in a hotter race than this; has shown promise on good to soft; has a chance.

5/1

Form: 0203

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has twice finished placed at Chester (5.5f/6f, good), including last time, but he's 0-4 and is unlikely to shed his maiden tag today.
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8th

6

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Call Me By My Name

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Steph Hollinshead

Early promise for James Horton last season but his campaign rather fizzled out; dropped away in the final 300yds at Haydock on his seasonal/stable debut three weeks ago but he may have needed the run and that was a 0-70; should last longer today.

10/1

9th

12

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Call Me By My Name

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Steph Hollinshead

Early promise for James Horton last season but his campaign rather fizzled out; starts out for a new trainer (sold for 5,000gns in October) off a reduced mark; worth a market check.

40/1

8th

1

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Call Me By My Name

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Two good placed efforts at Chester in the spring; gelded after finishing down the field at Royal Ascot and subsequent efforts have been underwhelming; drops into a 0-60 - an uncompetitive one at that - and a revival isn't out of the question.

7/1

25/1

Form: 16 D BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made all in good style on debut at Musselburgh (5f, good); raced freely in front when 2l sixth over this C&D (good to firm) since; represents last year's winning yard and his dam was a 6f 2yo Group 3 winner, and he can improve upon his latest run if settling better, but others have less to prove.
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1st

4

(7)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:40 York

Dickensian

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

All starts at 5f on good or good to firm; no wins since his debut success at Musselburgh 13 months ago but he ran a belter when second of 20 in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot; again very useful form when beaten around 2l by Revival Power in Listed C&D event in August and Doncaster Group 2 three weeks later; solid each-way claims on this reappearance.

9/1

1

(4)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 1

14:25 Doncaster

Dickensian

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Yet to encounter slow ground; consistent form since debut win features placed efforts in notable races won by Havana Hurricane, Lady Iman and Revival Power; needs improvement to reverse placings with those rivals.

16/1

1

(3)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:45 York

Dickensian

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Free-going colt with tonnes of early pace; it wasn't the strongest Windsor Castle (5f, good to firm) in which he finished second at Royal Ascot but he won the race on the stands' side and he backed that up with a good third (Rydale Frosty a head back in fourth) in the Molecomb at Goodwood (5f, good); bang there on form.

5/1

Form: 214 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden at Naas (5f, good) last month on second outing; well beaten in the Group 3 Marble Hill since but was unsuited by the step up to 6f (failed to settle and weakened); top trainer won this in 2015, 2019 and 2022, and he retains potential now back down in trip; chance.
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7

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

First Approach

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Has run nine times, including in five stakes races; contested the Middle Park as the stable outsider two weeks ago; could be competitive now, given his depth of experience and the drop in class.

6/1

3

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

First Approach

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: A P O’Brien

One of three Ballydoyle runners; produced peak effort in Listed grade; bottom of this pack on the figures and record of just 1-8 reflects that he's an exposed sort now.

66/1

3rd

1

(4)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

First Approach

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Naas maiden winner who hit the crossbar in a Listed race at Tipperary in July and bounced back from a lesser run in a Group 3 when a close fourth at Navan 13 days ago; return to 5f is no issue and ought to go well.

3/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won for Dylan Cunha on debut at Catterick (5f, good to soft; 9-2), comfortably beating a fair yardstick; has since changed hands; faces much tougher assignment on stable debut but impressed last time and is not ruled out.
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3

(13)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:50 Doncaster

Gaga Mate

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Out of a 5f winner and has been campaigned only at that trip; disappointing favourite in nursery most recently, failing to back up his Super Sprint effort; something to prove upped in distance.

40/1

2

(4)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Beverley

Gaga Mate

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Ffos Las third under a penalty in novice company has been well advertised since and he showed better form again when third in the Super Sprint at Newbury last time; trainer 4-12 with 2yos here and this one may yet have more to offer on this stiffer track, so he goes on the shortlist.

3/1

Form: 51

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of his debut fifth at Windsor (6f, good to firm) to win by just over 4l at Bath (5.7f, good) 12 days ago; today's rivals are significantly higher calibre but he impressed last time; not discounted.
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7th

8

(9)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Gorey Gold

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Much the most exposed of these and arrives here off the back of a particularly poor run; cheekpieces introduced last time are now removed.

20/1

9th

2

(10)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:25 Beverley

Gorey Gold

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jonathan Portman

Kickstarted 2026 with 7f Southwell victory and comes here on the back of a solid third of four in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap in March; not out of things with cheekpieces added.

16/1

3rd

2

(3)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gorey Gold

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Added to his Bath maiden win when landing a 7f handicap at Southwell (Tapeta) in January; only 2lb higher today but he's been well held in his last two runs and has stamina to prove at this new trip.

7/1

Form: 12 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Goodwood (5f, good) and very creditable second to smart Godolphin prospect in the Woodcote at Epsom (6f, good to soft) 12 days ago; shaped last time as though he may benefit from this drop back in trip and he could have a part to play for trainer who won this in 2021.
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3rd

8

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Havana Hurricane

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Held by Wise Approach on Group 1 Middle Park running (6f) but otherwise proved a useful and consistent sprinter last term, winning at Royal Ascot (Listed) and making the frame in several other notable races; solid claims, assuming he has trained on.

12/1

5

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Havana Hurricane

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Windsor Castle winner who has proved a solid operator and ran creditably in the Flying Childers (5f, good; Group 2) at Doncaster most recently, taking record to 121234; very likely to give his running but has seemingly reached his ceiling (form has levelled off).

16/1

3

(3)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 1

14:25 Doncaster

Havana Hurricane

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Acts on good to firm and good to soft; Windsor Castle winner (5f) who has proved a solid operator and ran creditably in the Richmond at Goodwood (6f) most recently, taking form figures to 12123; again in the mix.

5/1

12/1

Form: 13 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Easily won four-runner maiden at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) on debut then ran really well in third under a 5lb penalty in a warm novice at York (6f, good to firm; again led); this stiff 5f should suit; has each-way claims.
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2

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:25 Newbury

Jan Steen

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: K R Burke

Hasn't gone on as might have been expected after a comfortable Thirsk debut success in the spring but he did take a step back in the right direction after a gelding operation when making late headway for third in 5f Chester nursery (good to soft) six weeks ago, shaping as if this return to 6f may suit.

6/1

3rd

2

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:23 Chester

Jan Steen

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

All runs on good to firm; highest RPR was his debut win at Thirsk (5f); down the field in the Windsor Castle before finishing only fifth of seven on nursery debut at Haydock (5f); now on a recovery mission but has been gelded.

12/1

1

(1)

10th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Jan Steen

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Came up well short in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f) last time; has otherwise shown promise with comfortable win at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) and placed effort at York (6f); interesting back down in grade.

4/1

Form: 615 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) on second start but merely fifth of seven in the Listed National Stakes at Sandown (5f, good) three weeks ago; plenty of improvement is needed in first-time blinkers.
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1

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Kamakameleon

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

Highly tried after winning a Doncaster maiden (5f, good to firm) in May, finishing out of the frame (albeit far from disgraced) in two Listed contests and three ultra-valuable sales races; 7f should be within range on nursery debut but he has to concede weight to some less exposed rivals.

6/1

8

(15)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:50 Doncaster

Kamakameleon

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dylan Cunha

Seems to have a difficult task today but that was also the case when running respectably (seventh of 21; fared best of the near-side group) in the York sales race won by Song Of The Clyde; course winner.

33/1

25/1

Form: 3214

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed on first two starts before convincing win at Newmarket (6f, good); fair fourth in the Woodcote at Epsom (6f, good to soft) recently but was behind Havana Hurricane (runner-up) and his form needs to go to a new level.
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5

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Logi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John Butler

Sole win from 12 starts came for Richard Hannon at Newmarket (6f, good) last May; struggled on his last few starts for that stable and he's not threatened in his two outings since joining this yard; dropped another 3lb.

8/1

6th

5

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Newmarket

Logi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Busy 2yo for Richard Hannon, winning a C&D novice last May and sometimes acquitting himself well after, despite having stiff tasks; has dropped down the weights and he ran respectably on yard/AW debut at Newcastle recently (7-2), eased when beaten; may well do much better back on turf.

4/1

6th

6

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Newcastle (AW)

Logi Bear

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John Butler

Faced some stiff tasks as a 2yo after winning a Newmarket novice last May (6f, good); not on a bad mark on his best efforts now starting out for John Butler (sold out of Richard Hannon's stable for 20,000gns last October); has been gelded; betting to guide.

12/1

Form: 61 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left March's Dundalk debut (5f, AW) well behind to win in a small field at Ayr (5f, good) in April; open to further improvement but others have far more substance to their form.
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10th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Nuevo Slovo

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Good sixth in last season's Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot; 50-1 for last month's stable/seasonal/handicap debut at York and finished well beaten; dropped 4lb but not easily recommended.

33/1

16th

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Nuevo Slovo

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Simon Pearce

Won at Ayr (5f, good) last April on second start before creditable sixth in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); just one run since, when mid-division in Listed race at Fairyhouse (6f, yielding) in September, and sold for 34,000gns since; may be best watched on stable debut.

50/1

6

(11)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Fairyhouse

Nuevo Slovo

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: John S O’Donoghue

Ayr maiden winner in April (5f, good) was a creditable sixth of 23 in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot when last seen in June; awarded a rating of 93 for that effort; could go well upped to 6f, though easy ground would be an unknown.

10/1

Form: 31 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns breeze-up buy who built upon the promise of his debut third over C&D (good to firm) to win a warm conditions race at Beverley (5f, good); acquired by Wathnan Racing since and remains with Andrew Balding, who won this in 2020; the type to continue to progress and he's on the shortlist.
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4

(13)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Old Is Gold

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Displayed plenty of ability in his five-race 2yo campaign and well backed ahead of last month's reappearance at Sandown (5f, good), where he was a 3l sixth of nine having been slowly away and denied a clear passage; could have a part to play if things pan out more favourably today.

7/1

6th

6

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

Old Is Gold

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Midfield in big-field nursery at York's Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm) last August when last seen; gelded since; however, close third in a nursery at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to soft) previously, showing good pace, and he's in the picture on that form; also effective on good/good to firm.

9/2

9/2

Form: 211 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won Cork maiden (5f, good) last month on second start and again had something in hand when following up under big weight in conditions race at Tipperary (5f, yielding to soft); changed hands since (remains in same yard); trainer is enjoying an excellent year and this is a leading form contender.
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17

(6)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:10 Ascot

Rogue Legend

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won Cork maiden (5f, good) last month on second start and again had something in hand when following up under big weight in conditions race at Tipperary (5f, yielding to soft); changed hands since (remains in same yard); trainer is enjoying an excellent year and this is a leading form contender.

9/2

1st

1

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Tipperary

Rogue Legend

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Havana Grey colt was plenty green when second on Cork debut early this month and returned there a fortnight later, settling better and winning with a fair bit in hand; speedy type and can keep improving, but no easy task conceding plenty of weight.

2/1

1st

1

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Tipperary

Rogue Legend

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Havana Grey colt was plenty green when second on Cork debut early this month and returned there a fortnight later, settling better and winning with a fair bit in hand; speedy type and can keep improving, but no easy task conceding plenty of weight.

2/1

Form: 1

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£160,000 breeze-up buy who was sent off at 8-13 for his recent debut at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm), where he travelled well in front and found plenty to win in taking fashion from one who had shown promise previously; looks a very nice prospect and he's one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Leicester

Rogue Supremacy

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Two wins at about 5f (good to firm and good) as 2yo for previous yard; no progress for this one in 2026, finishing in mid-division at Newmarket (first-time cheekpieces, retained) in April; gelded since; likely needs more weight off his back kept to 6f.

25/1

7th

6

(11)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Rogue Supremacy

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Reasonably exposed and doesn't look the answer on the balance of his AW form this year; gained his 2yo wins at a lower level; chance largely depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

20/1

8th

2

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Supremacy

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Three fair efforts this year but without suggesting he was well enough handicapped for a race of this nature.

16/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to Listed winner Castle Hill Cassie; 4-1 for debut at Leicester (5f, good to firm) last month, when he swiftly put the race to bed after hitting the front; in calculations after that impressive start.
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10th

11

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Shaman Champion

8st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Record of 0-6 since debut success but he has a notable piece of course form, namely close second in nursery at last year's Glorious Goodwood; could go well returned to this venue with Newbury reappearance (stable debut) under his belt.

12/1

7th

6

(13)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Newbury

Shaman Champion

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Easy win on his debut (5f, good to firm) and showed fairly useful ability in five subsequent starts for Richard Hughes, including a C&D second when last seen in September (solid form); sold for 160,000gns the following month; begins this campaign up another 3lb; big personal best is required on his first run for a trainer who won this race in 2022 and 2023.

10/1

Form: 2

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak 14-1 but beaten just a neck when second of six on last month's debut at Newmarket (5f, good to firm), which looked a warm race with a Godolphin newcomer in first and a subsequent winner in third; this 120,000gns breeze-up buy is open to improvement and is not ruled out.
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7th

5

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Sovereign Spell

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

First past the post at Windsor last summer but demoted on a technicality; 2-2 in 2026, winning a Wolverhampton maiden easily before gamely seeing off Advertised over C&D 16 days ago; 6lb rise could be enough to scupper the hat-trick bid.

4/1

1st

14

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Sovereign Spell

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Made all for comfortable reappearance success in Wolverhampton maiden (6f, AW) that was won last year by Double Rush, who followed up in this race; mark is unaltered for this second attempt at handicap level; interesting given his good credentials and likelihood of further progress.

7/1

1st

6

(8)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sovereign Spell

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Passed the post in front in 5f Windsor novice last August but disqualified on technical grounds; better effort when third in a Doncaster nursery (6f, good) in September off a mark of 85; the one to beat on AW debut.

4/5

Form: 1

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Detached early on debut at Keeneland (5.5f, firm) in April but made smooth headway around the turn and overtook six rivals in the straight to come out on top; it was a performance packed with promise and his US trainer saddled Crimson Advocate to win the Queen Mary here in 2023; contender.
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Verdict Starting price

21

(14)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:10 Ascot

Tough Critic

9st 5lb

J: Flavien Prat

T: George Weaver

Detached early on debut at Keeneland (5.5f, firm) in April but made smooth headway around the turn and overtook six rivals in the straight to come out on top; it was a performance packed with promise and his US trainer saddled Crimson Advocate to win the Queen Mary here in 2023; contender.

14/1

Form: 2

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-4 when half-length second on debut at York (5f, good to firm) last month, a performance that can be upgraded as he pulled hard and found trouble in running; interesting contender on the back of that eyecatching run.
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4th

4

(4)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:50 York

Utmost Respect

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Of interest on the form he showed on his first three starts but stepping up to 6f hasn't helped in either nursery run; eased in class this time and he's high on the list back at 5f.

6/1

4th

3

(4)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:58 Ayr

Utmost Respect

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Disappointing favourite on nursery debut at York but he'd shown considerable promise previously and is well worth a second look given that his trainer has won three of the last five runnings; unraced on slow ground.

6/1

14th

5

(8)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Utmost Respect

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

220,000gns breeze-up 2yo who has raced at 5f so far, showing plenty of promise when second on Dante meeting debut here before beaten about only 3l when seventh (Old Is Gold eighth, Shaman Champion ninth) of 23 in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot; comfortably landed short odds in a four-runner maiden at Hamilton since and interesting now stepped up to 6f for nursery debut in a race his yard has won three times since 2015, including last year.

13/2

40/1

Form: 4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost £160,000 at the breeze-ups and he was an encouraging fourth of 13 at 14-1 on debut at Leicester (6f, good) three weeks ago; can win races but lots of improvement is necessary if he's to land this one.
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9th

5

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wyle Cop

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Off the mark in a 6f maiden here on his reappearance in March; fair third at Southwell later that month but his form has nosedived on turf (handled it fine as a 2yo) on his last two starts (both in cheekpieces which are absent today); hopes pinned on the step up to 7f and the return to AW sparking a revival.

11/1

12th

15

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Wyle Cop

8st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jack Jones

Latest Ripon run is not the one to judge him on as he didn't handle the track; earlier Southwell third didn't suggest he was ahead of the handicapper; well drawn back at 5f but this is a step up in class.

14/1

13th

6

(9)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Ripon

Wyle Cop

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Jack Jones

Promise as a 2yo and he only had to match that form to make a winning seasonal return at Wolverhampton last month; well backed back in handicap company at Southwell three weeks ago but he was ultimately a shade disappointing; connections now reach for headgear.

8/1

Form: 63

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward when third of six at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) but was no match for the winner Rogue Supremacy; hard to fancy.
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7

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:19 Southwell (AW)

Oasis Diamond

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scored narrowly at Catterick (5f) on nursery debut; has failed to repeat that form since and was well behind Dragon Spin switched to AW most recently; something to prove.

10/1

9th

6

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Oasis Diamond

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Justified favouritism on nursery debut at Catterick (5f, good to firm) in July but that was a narrow success and she's been vulnerable in both runs since; still lightly raced but she needs to find more on this switch to AW.

11/2

6th

2

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Beverley

Oasis Diamond

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scrambled home at Catterick on her nursery debut last month (5f, good to firm; sent off favourite); not so good when fourth at Musselburgh three weeks ago (Haberdash second) and needs to raise her game.

9/1

Non-runners

Kansas

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £307.10
Straight Forecast £154.85
Tricast £538.86
Trifecta £1214.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rogue Legend

LAMBOURN:

Shaman Champion

SPOTLIGHT:

Tough Critic

The Star:

Rogue Supremacy

Daily Mirror:

Utmost Respect

The Sun:

Old Is Gold

Daily Mail:

Havana Hurricane

Telegraph:

Shaman Champion

TOPSPEED:

Rogue Legend

POSTDATA:

Rogue Legend

The Times:

Rogue Legend

The Guardian:

Rogue Legend

D Express:

Rogue Legend

Daily Record:

Rogue Legend

NEWMARKET:

Tough Critic