June 18 / 17.00 Ascot

17.00

Good To Firm

Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £90195
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 33 runners
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Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 33 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 11-313 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Has progressive 1m/1m1f form; won at Meydan in February then ran well off top weight in notable handicap at Newmarket (again on good ground) in May, taking record to 211313; solid contender.
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4th

3

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

19:12 Sandown

Arabian Light

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Beat Bedouin Prince to win handicap at Meydan (1m2f, good) in January and very close second in Group 3 there (1m2f, good) later that month; this 5yo has had just ten starts and further improvement cannot be ruled out, but a career best is necessary if he's to come out on top today.

14/1

5th

1

(9)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Arabian Light

10st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Made progress with virtually every run at 1m and 1m1f (on good to firm and good) earlier, doing well to be a close third of 13 in a strong Newmarket handicap in May; a remote finish in the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (11-1) last month was a setback but it wouldn't surprise if his return to form was swift in this much less competitive race.

9/2

1

(25)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Arabian Light

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Has progressive 1m/1m1f form; won at Meydan in February then ran well off top weight in notable handicap at Newmarket (again on good ground) in May, taking record to 211313; solid contender.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5077-2 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Classic placed in 2023; far from consistent since but ran encouragingly (close second) in the Thirsk Hunt Cup on handicap/seasonal debut; just no certainty to back up that effort.
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8th

1

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Ayr

Hi Royal

9st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Soft-ground second in the 2,000 Guineas in 2023; smart handicapper nowadays but his only success remains a C&D novice win at the 2022 Western meeting; two good placed efforts over 1m at Thirsk this year but well held at Ascot latest and others are preferred for the win again.

16/1

3

(13)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Hi Royal

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

Soft-ground second in the 2,000 Guineas in 2023; smart handicapper nowadays who still has just one novice success to his name; went close in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (good) on reappearance and it was a step back in the right direction when close third of five at that track (also 1m, good to firm) last month; hasn't shone in three starts here (admittedly twice in Group 1s) but handicapper is gradually relenting.

20/1

2

(4)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

16:40 Thirsk

Hi Royal

9st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Runner-up in the 2,000 Guineas in 2023 but just a useful handicapper nowadays; comes into the reckoning on his second in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (good ground) on reappearance but hasn't repeated the form and carries risks.

6/1

Form: 437-74

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutant who isn't particularly solid as his best efforts (Group/Listed, in France and for new stable) may not be reliable form; best watched unless the market signals suggest otherwise.
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2

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Wahdan

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won in France for Jean-Claude Rouget last season but hasn't been threatening at all for his current yard and very much up against it here; cheekpieces tried.

25/1

3

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:32 Tipperary

Wahdan

9st 13lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Winner in France for Jean-Claude Rouget last season but struggling for new yard and no signs of a revival at Naas last time; back up in trip.

10/1

5th

3

(6)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Naas

Wahdan

9st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Winner in France last year over almost 1m2f and third in a Group 2; best run for this yard when fourth in a Leopardstown Listed race over 1m but has been poor twice since; looks stable second-string.

16/1

Form: -01426 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has scored twice in Qatar for current connections but came up short in Listed grade returned to British soil last time; judged on all form, he appears to be on a difficult mark.
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11th

2

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:00 Sandown

Jeff Koons

10st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Scored twice in Qatar for these connections; question mark about ground softer than good, despite the official going at Goodwood last time when he was second in a strong conditions stakes; in good form in Britain on last three outings now but that does not mean he looks well handicapped.

11/1

2nd

9

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 11y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Jeff Koons

9st 7lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Below form two years ago on sole start on softer than good (soft); scored twice (1m2f/11.5f) in Qatar for these connections; looked in top form in the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (1m; eighth) and Listed race at Sandown (1m2f; third of six) on last two outings but a fair bit extra is needed to win this.

25/1

4

(5)

4th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Jeff Koons

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Has scored twice in Qatar for current connections; came up short in Listed grade returned to British soil but ran creditably in the Royal Hunt Cup since; difficult task at the weights returned to this level.

10/1

10/1

Form: 5122-2 BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Consistent; went down by only a whisker in the Victoria Cup here (7f, good to firm) most recently; he's 0-3 over 1m but ran creditably (sixth) in last year's Britannia; likely player if taking to first-time headgear.
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4th

3

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Doncaster

Qirat

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

150-1 winner of the Group 1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood (1m, good) in July when acting as a pacemaker; that form can't be taken at face value but he was fifth in the Group 1 City Of York Stakes (7f, good to firm) next time and that performance reads well in the context of most of today's opposition; versatile ground-wise; goes well fresh and could be involved on his reappearance.

7/2

5th

5

(3)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Qirat

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

Supplemented to act as pacemaker in Group 1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood (1m, good) last month, when he slipped the field and won at 150-1; that took Goodwood record to 3-3; subsequently supplemented for this race at cost of £40,000; there have to be major doubts about whether he can reproduce that latest form, and on his previous exploits he has something to find; first run here.

20/1

Form: 74-709 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Defied a 3lb higher mark at Glorious Goodwood in 2023 and has won Group/Grade 3 races; far from solid on 2025 form, most recently always behind in the Newbury handicap won by My Cloud.
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No Results Found

Form: -42414 D

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; generally consistent over longer trips in Bahrain for current connections, winning once; however, seems to have a stiff task in this field and is a similar type to Jeff Koons.
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1

(10)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Soldiers Empire

10st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Gained his wins in Ireland and during a spell in Bahrain; has struggled in Britain this summer and needs to derive significant benefit from this drop back in class.

33/1

2

(8)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Soldiers Empire

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

Won in Bahrain (1m2f, good to firm) in March; returned from break with mid-division finish in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) and he was always in rear at York (1m2f) last month; dropped 3lb and this return to Polytrack is no problem but others are more compelling.

10/1

5

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Soldiers Empire

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Won in Bahrain (1m2f, good to firm) in March; returned from break with mid-division finish in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last month and this step back up in trip could help, but others are more compelling.

50/1

Form: 8/56-5 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground Group 3 winner in 2023 for the Gosdens before losing his form; showed some promise (fifth to My Cloud) at Newbury on handicap/seasonal debut but needs to build on that effort.
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3rd

3

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Epictetus

9st 5lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Things didn't pan out his way on first crack at 1m4f here last time (AW) and that was another in-form effort; has found his level again but wants a good test over this trip, he hasn't won in a long time and has become inconsistent on turf.

7/1

3rd

2

(5)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Lingfield (AW)

Epictetus

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Beaten half a length or less in his last three goes on the AW (7f-9.5f), but losing run up to 22 and has never attempted this far before; others safer.

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Epictetus

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Has gone close recently and was only beaten half a length at Lingfield (1m, AW) 13 days ago but is without a win since landing a Group 3 for the Gosdens three years ago; looks sure to be thereabouts once again.

7/2

Form: 300-50

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Placed several times during his spell in Australia and ran creditably (2l fifth) in the Lincoln on return to Britain, prior to a lesser effort over 1m1f; useful but hasn't won since his 2yo days.
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12

(18)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Galeron

8st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

On a competitive mark on last year's best efforts but he's without a win since September 2022 and finished merely in mid-division on reappearance in the Lincoln at Doncaster in March (unseated rider on the way to post).

25/1

12th

11

(7)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Galeron

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

Winless since September 2022 and 0-9 last year after returning from a stint in Australia; however, last season's best efforts came over C&D, including when fifth in this (good to soft) and runner-up in October (heavy); 7lb lower than 12 months ago and Jack Callan removes valuable 5lb; each-way claims.

12/1

2nd

3

(12)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Galeron

9st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charles Hills

Appears to handle any ground; on a three-year losing spell but has come down the weights and in-frame efforts over C&D and at Goodwood last month show he's down to a mark he can be competitive from.

10/1

50/1

Form: 024005 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-17 for current yard doesn't tell the whole story, as he's capable of very useful form; last few efforts don't augur well, however, and he came up short (finished 11th) in this race in 2024.
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8th

6

(8)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Sean

9st 8lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Useful weights turnaround with Flying Frontier on C&D form last August and also with Arabian Light from Meydan (1m1f) in February; however, some question marks about his form since and whether he really wants a stiff test at 1m2f has yet to be proved.

20/1

10

(23)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Sean

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Record of 0-17 for current yard doesn't tell the whole story, as he's capable of very useful form; last few efforts don't augur well, however, and he came up short (finished 11th) in this race in 2024.

50/1

2

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 2

15:55 Windsor

Sean

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Well handicapped on his best form last year, but losing run is up to 17 and he was always in rear in a Class 2 handicap at Newmarket (1m1f, good) 23 days ago; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 1125-6 D

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
French form last year included a handicap success on Arc weekend (1m, soft); midfield in Saudi handicap in sole start for new (Qatari) yard; the betting may prove best guide in this first British run.
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11

(22)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Blue Brother

9st 6lb

J: James McDonald

T: A De Mieulle

French form last year included a handicap success on Arc weekend (1m, soft); midfield in Saudi handicap in sole start for new (Qatari) yard; the betting may prove best guide in this first British run.

50/1

Form: 335-22 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Useful 1m2f handicapper, good second at Goodwood and York this term; now goes in headgear; showed clear promise behind subsequent Arc winner Bluestocking in sole 1m attempt (debut) and he's by a top miler, so looks very interesting belatedly returned to this distance.
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8th

4

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Tony Montana

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Beaten on his last 12 starts going back to May 2024 but he's run some big races in the meantime, including when beaten a head in this last year (good to firm) off the same mark as today; reappeared with solid sixth of 24 on stable debut in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good); can be in the mix.

5/1

6th

14

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Tony Montana

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

In and out last season for Michael Bell, the high points coming when second in big fields at York (good to firm) in May and the Curragh (good to yielding) in September; all his best efforts have come over 1m2f so today's shorter distance is a concern but it's possible he'll be freshened up by a change of stable (same owner).

22/1

6

(15)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Tony Montana

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Bell

His form has been mixed this season but he went close over C&D (good to firm) in May and filled the same position in a big field at the Curragh (1m2f, good to yielding) last month; in the shake-up if he's again on song.

7/1

40/1

Form: 000-33 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Creditable third in notable 1m handicaps at Thirsk and York this season but may struggle to be placed, let alone succeed, in this hotter prize; well exposed 8yo who has nothing in hand off current mark.
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8th

22

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

La Trinidad

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Roger Fell

9yo who went 0-10 last year but he's well handicapped on the pick of last season's efforts, which came in the spring, and his Doncaster form-figures of 1413 catch the eye on his first visit here since 2023; interesting.

50/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

La Trinidad

10st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Won twice last season, the second one over this C&D; sound efforts on first two starts this term but not so good recently; on a good mark (6lb lower than last win).

7/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

La Trinidad

10st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Won twice last season, the second one over this C&D; sound efforts on first two starts this term but not so good recently; on a good mark (6lb lower than last win).

7/1

Form: 1/51-4 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-3 for Aidan O'Brien featured a comfortable win in sole 1m attempt (good); gelded prior to promising reappearance effort in Naas Listed event (7f); now goes in tongue-tie and cheekpieces; still open to further improvement and is one for the shortlist.
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1st

5

(1)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

The Liffey

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won at two and three for Ballydoyle; won claimers here over 1m and 6f in February; coughing post-race when disappointing odds-on favourite in 7f claimer here in March; been given time to recover and looks a big player.

7/4

5th

3

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

The Liffey

9st 13lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Seeking a hat-trick of claiming wins here after wins at a mile and 6f last month, latest under today's rider last month, overcoming tardy start when coming late; intermediate trip ideal and the one to beat again.

6/4

1st

2

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

The Liffey

10st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

One of four for trainer; 2-3 for Aidan O'Brien; no wins from four outings for Joseph O'Brien; middling efforts in first three runs for this yard but given a good chance at the weights in a claimer here last time and duly obliged under Colin Keane (1m); similarly well treated at the weights here and Holohan has been in good form at the course but drop back to 6f a negative.

13/8

40/1

Form: 383454 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of Ascot form, mostly over 6f/7f, including close second in the 2022 Wokingham and fourth in the 2025 Victoria Cup; stays 1m, at least on AW, but is 0-7 at the trip and not the percentage call.
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15th

7

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Popmaster

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Walker

Campaigned on AW since December, proving consistent until coming up a tad short on finals day last time; has loads of Ascot form but three defeats in this race (finishing positions 074) suggest he can be opposed, especially now aged eight.

33/1

7th

4

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Popmaster

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Arrives in fine form, beating The Lost King at Kempton in February and runner-up on his two runs since; sneaking back up the weights and he was only fifth in this race 12 months ago off today's mark.

20/1

Form: 8-1034 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Successful in C&D classified event (soft) last autumn and the Spring Cup at Newbury (good) on reappearance; ties in with My Cloud on Newbury running last month (two starts ago); could go well.
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4th

1

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Ebts Guard

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Tough and consistent sort who won the C&D Spring Cup on 2025 reappearance but couldn't get a clear run in it this time round; third in this race last year and 9lb higher today but he's an each-way contender.

10/1

18th

3

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Ebts Guard

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Tough and consistent sort who won this race (good ground) on his reappearance 12 months ago and finished second in the Balmoral Handicap at Ascot in the autumn; starts the new season on a career-high mark but he's impossible to rule out.

16/1

2nd

3

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 1

14:47 Nottingham

Ebts Guard

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Acts on soft; has mostly run well in warm 7f/1m handicaps this season, never better than when dead-heating for second in a valuable event at Ascot 11 days ago; this first Listed assignment makes for a different scenario but he has the form to be not far away.

11/2

Form: 035144 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Successful in Meydan handicap (good) during his spell in UAE and ran creditably (close fourth) in the Lincoln on last appearance; quite exposed, however, and current mark leaves him in a tough spot.
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1

(11)

7th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

16:00 York

Magnum Opus

10st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Did well in Meydan and returned to Britain for a close fourth in the Lincoln; hasn't kicked on from there, finishing down the field in the Royal Hunt and then midfield at Chelmsford (1m2f); looks vulnerable with his big weight.

10/1

3

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Magnum Opus

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Successful in Meydan handicap (1m1f, good) during his spell in UAE and ran creditably (close fourth) in the Lincoln in March; looks interesting on that form but he's been a bit up and down this year and he struggled in the Royal Hunt Cup last time; mixed messages.

5/1

17

(16)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Magnum Opus

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Successful in Meydan handicap (good) during his spell in UAE and ran creditably (close fourth) in the Lincoln on last appearance; quite exposed, however, and current mark leaves him in a tough spot.

33/1

Form: 01-834 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has done most of his winning on AW; ties in with My Cloud on C&D form in April but is far more exposed than that rival and came up well short (off 3lb higher) in this race last year.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(7)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Talis Evolvere

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Five-time AW scorer who is only 1-19 on turf; admittedly faced a stiffer task in Class 2 event returned to grass last time and this looks more suitable; mark is workable.

14/1

11th

14

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Talis Evolvere

8st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

1-18 on turf but his only two appearances at this track saw him take third in the Spring Cup and this race in 2024; operating a bit below that level since last August, which, despite some AW success, has to put him down the pecking order in such a hot race.

33/1

Form: 4411-1 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 4111 since handicapping, the wins over 1m on AW/soft/good; well on top at Newmarket in sole run this season; shooting up the weights but that reflects his major progress; strong contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

3

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Bullet Point

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Can front-run; had 1m wins at Newmarket and York last season, with two seconds at Ascot in between including the Royal Hunt Cup; makes plenty of appeal on that evidence but needs to bounce back from an underwhelming reappearance when second favourite at Newmarket two weeks ago.

11/2

7th

1

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Bullet Point

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Can front-run; 1m wins here last April and in 17-runner race at the York Ebor meeting in August, with his two seconds at Ascot in between including the Royal Hunt Cup; last two outings leave him with a bit to prove, as they were 1m1f, but it's not too hard to excuse them and he is a strong contender.

9/2

7th

2

(7)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 177y

Class 1

13:50 York

Bullet Point

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Progressive in 1m handicaps, going close twice in a row at Ascot (including the Royal Hunt Cup) before winning the Clipper Handicap here (good to firm) on Thursday, doing it in good style having had to wait for a clear run; this would be a very quick turnaround but he has Group-race potential.

5/1

25/1

Form: 348-01

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Formerly trained in France/Qatar; won comfortably from the front at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) on British debut; 2lb well in under a penalty but this is a much deeper contest and the drop to 1m is an unknown.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

18:45 Windsor

Silawi

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Formerly trained in France/Qatar; mixed results in three runs in Britain this season but he dominated a C&D handicap (good to firm) in May and was a respectable fifth of 18 at Glorious Goodwood last time; hasn't been far off his best in those two runs but this is much tougher in this Group 3 and he's bottom of the pack on the figures.

12/1

11

(4)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Silawi

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Formerly trained in France/Qatar; won comfortably from the front in six-runner race at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm; 7lb higher today) in May on British debut; failed to cope with 1m in the Royal Hunt Cup next time but presumably of much more interest back at 1m2f.

16/1

20

(14)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Silawi

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Formerly trained in France/Qatar; won comfortably from the front at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) on British debut; 2lb well in under a penalty but this is a much deeper contest and the drop to 1m is an unknown.

25/1

Form: 54-121 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Second to Ebt's Guard in the Spring Cup, then won by 2l in small field at Sandown (1m, good to firm) last Saturday; incurs 5lb penalty; an improving sort but turning out quickly could backfire (seems best fresh).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

24th

5

(26)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Urban Lion

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Goes well in a big field over a straight 1m; beaten a neck in this race last year (good ground) and made a winning return in the Lincoln at Doncaster (good to soft; beat Rogue Diplomat a nose) three weeks ago; should be in the thick of things again off a 4lb higher mark.

9/1

1st

7

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Urban Lion

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Close fifth in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last June and close third next time, again at Ascot (1m, good to firm); has shown promise on soft ground; not at the top of his game on his final two outings last term but has an each-way shout if back to his best on this reappearance.

20/1

9th

7

(19)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Urban Lion

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Below par at York latest but a wide draw made things tough for this prominent-racer; progressive otherwise, rallying when close fifth of 30 in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) and when close third to Ebt's Guard at Ascot (1m, good to firm) two starts ago; of interest over today's extra 1f.

25/1

Form: 0-6226 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Finished eighth in this event in 2022; couple of second-place finishes at Newmarket this term show that he retains plenty of ability aged nine; however, he's on a 21-race losing sequence and can be opposed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

10yo who won this in 2023; frequently runs well in quality handicaps and he's 5lb lower than when a cracking third in the Royal Hunt Cup last June; scratched from the Lincoln when running a temperature on his intended comeback last month and he tends to improve for a run these days; also winless since 2023.

15/2

11th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

9yo who has drawn a blank since winning on the July Course in summer 2023 and needs everything to drop right but he often runs extremely well in defeat, including when third in the Royal Hunt Cup in June; another respectable effort when sixth of 20 in Balmoral at Ascot (1m, good) a fortnight ago; not discounted in this slightly easier race.

6/1

Form: 4174-1

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner for Sir Michael Stoute and landed a notable 1m1f handicap at Newmarket (good) on stable/seasonal debut; may improve further and has possibilities if coping with another drop back in distance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

16:05 Ascot

Fox Legacy

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Record of 3-4 this season for new stable includes two wins in major handicaps; took his form to an even higher level with impressive performance in a conditions race at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to soft) on last appearance; one of two Andrew Balding-trained runners who are going into deeper waters but may be capable of further improvement.

20/1

1st

3

(9)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 11y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Fox Legacy

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won in style at Newmarket (1m1f) in May, first home in the centre group in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m) in June and tidy winner of the valuable John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f) three weeks ago; more to prove on ground softer than good, which he tried four times in previous seasons; going great guns but needs markedly better form to upstage all of today's rivals.

11/2

8

(19)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Fox Legacy

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Won over 1m2f for Sir Michael Stoute and scored in style on his stable and seasonal debut at Newmarket (1m1f, good) in May; first home in the centre group when sixth of 30 in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last month and he could have more to offer now back up in trip; interesting contender for connections who won this in 2019 and 2021.

9/1

Form: 11117- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Very productive last year, winning six times, mostly on Kempton AW; however, faces a tough assignment returned to this sphere on reappearance, being 12lb higher than last turf start (Class 4 win).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton (AW)

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Keiran Burke

Most of his wins have been at 1m but he swooped late on to score over 1m3f in January and led 1f out when asserting in tidy style over 1m4f early this month, both at this track; back up another 5lb and he's a 7yo, but peak form (October 2024) was a little better still and he's now 7-12 at Kempton; on the shortlist.

15/2

1st

5

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:37 Kempton (AW)

Whitcombe Rockstar

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Keiran Burke

Most of his wins have been at 1m but he made it 6-11 at Kempton when swooping late for a last-gasp win over 1m3f in January; up 2lb but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is strongly respected back up in trip.

4/1

1st

9

(7)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Whitcombe Rockstar

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Keiran Burke

Somewhat interesting off an attractive mark back at Kempton, being 5-10 here, but all of that course form is over 1m; has a mixed record beyond that distance so carries risk back up in trip; however, certainly holds a fighting chance provided he's in top form.

9/1

Form: /67-84 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Ex-Juddmonte runner who failed to make much of a splash during his spell in USA; sold for $110,000 since last run; progressive for the Charlton yard previously and ran well (close second) off this mark in the 2023 Cambridgeshire; Christophe Soumillon is booked; one to note.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(4)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Windsor

Greek Order

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Record of 0-8 for current yard but he is nicely treated on best form and latest effort ended a spell of duck eggs, while suggesting this step back up from 1m may prove beneficial, in keeping with 2023 achievements.

7/2

4th

2

(4)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Greek Order

9st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Michael Bell

Made the frame in three successive quality 1m handicaps last summer, including the Royal Hunt Cup here (good to firm); however, that campaign rather petered out and he was only midfield in the Lincoln a month ago (tried a visor); he's still dangerous to dismiss off this mark in a lower grade.

10/1

13th

13

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Greek Order

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Bell

Went off the boil on his final three runs last season but made the frame three times in a row in quality 1m handicaps last summer (good to firm/soft) and he's on a handy mark on that form; perhaps a break and/or the first-time visor will prompt a revival and his stable is in excellent form.

14/1

Form: 436-07 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Performed well in major handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (won) and Newmarket (placed) last term; however, needs to step up plenty on his 2025 efforts, latest over C&D behind My Cloud.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(9)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Toimy Son

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David Menuisier

Won the Golden Mile here (good to firm) last August and third in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, soft) in September; he's failed to shine this season but is on a handy mark if the return to Goodwood prompts a revival.

10/1

26

(15)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Toimy Son

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Menuisier

Performed well in major handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (won) and Newmarket (placed) last term; however, needs to step up plenty on his 2025 efforts, latest over C&D behind My Cloud.

50/1

7th

2

(8)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

Toimy Son

10st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Menuisier

Registered sole win for current yard in last year's Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood; placed in the Cambridgeshire; possibilities in this lower grade with Lincoln reappearance under his belt.

11/2

Form: 221-11 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Form figures read 22111 (started favourite each time; 3-3 over 1m); proved well ahead of his opening mark at Ascot in April then followed up at Newbury (again on good to firm) where he collared the pacesetter close home; very progressive and commands respect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

27

(32)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

My Cloud

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Form figures read 22111 (started favourite each time; 3-3 over 1m); proved well ahead of his opening mark at Ascot in April then followed up at Newbury (again on good to firm) where he collared the pacesetter close home; very progressive and commands respect.

9/2

1st

8

(2)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

My Cloud

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Half-brother to Palace Pier, whose Group 1 haul included the Lockinge on this card in 2021; proved well ahead of his opening mark at Ascot (1m, good to firm) on seasonal debut, scoring easily and taking form figures to 2211; one to follow and could well defy a 10lb rise with further improvement on the cards.

6/4

20/1

Form: 7140-2 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Front-runnner; has shown useful form at York in last two attempts over 1m, winning easily last July (good to soft) and close second on reappearance (good to firm); could well have more to offer at this trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Sisyphean

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Down the field in Dubai on his stable debut in December (1m1f, good to firm); can go well fresh so a 106-day absence no bad thing; hasn't run over 7f since his debut but he lurks on a dangerous mark and new cheekpieces could give him a lift.

8/1

8

(12)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Sisyphean

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Four starts at 1m this term have yielded good seconds in competitive York handicaps but his two goes over C&D don't match them; that's enough to put him down the pecking order.

10/1

Form: 1813-1

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Overcame traffic issues at Cork (7f, good) on seasonal debut, making it four wins from his last six outings; stays 1m1f; Irish trainer landed this prize with a similarly progressive type in 2018; shortlisted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(2)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Tokenomics

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Course handicap winner at 1m1f; cracking effort when 2.5l fourth in Listed Heritage Stakes over C&D (yld-sft) last month when he had three of these behind despite not getting the clearest of runs; acts on good ground and seems to be improving; a bit to find on the figures, but could go very well.

9/1

4th

9

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Tokenomics

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Five career wins, the most recent off 98 in a 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; should strip fitter following an AW run in February; stable in fine form, combined for a Dundalk treble last week.

9/1

3rd

3

(1)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tokenomics

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: David Marnane

Five career wins; built on runner-up finishes at the Curragh and here when making it 2-5 on the AW over C&D in November handicap off 98, keen early but seeing it out impressively; now rated 104, has a leading chance on these terms on return from a break.

11/4

Form: 4-4092

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Useful but record is only 1-11; ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown (1m) most recently, finishing second; going one better will require progress in the retained headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Whip Cracker

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hughes

Without a win since his second start as a 2yo, but several good efforts since as when beaten a length into third of 24 in the Newbury Spring Cup (1m, good ) last month; Ryan Moore keeps the ride and rain shouldn't be an issue, but the draw could have been kinder.

6/1

3rd

16

(22)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Whip Cracker

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hughes

On a 14-race losing sequence but he was runner-up three times last term, including when beaten a head at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good); went off third favourite in a big field at the Curragh on reappearance but didn't give his running; on a retrieval mission with Ryan Moore booked.

12/1

11th

5

(7)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Whip Cracker

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

0-13 since winning in 2023 on his second start but he went close at Goodwood (1m1f, good) last August and again finished second at Yarmouth (1m1f, soft); an interesting runner despite uneven form.

7/1

Form: 12514- D BF

Last run: 277 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Reserve; form last season featured a success in 3yo handicap at the York Ebor festival (1m, good to firm); may progress further this term and is interesting on reappearance; Warren Fentiman takes off useful 5lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

18

(21)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Treasure Time

8st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won in a big field at York (1m, good to firm) last August and he's unexposed at today's trip, which could suit; best run of this light campaign came when fourth at Ascot last month but he needs something extra today.

16/1

8

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Treasure Time

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: William Haggas

Best form when finishing strongly to lead close home at York (1m, good to firm) last August; just two runs this year, following a fair reappearance with a never-sighted run at Goodwood (1m1f) last week; has cheekpieces fitted now but he remains with potential and this stiff test can suit.

5/1

2

(12)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Treasure Time

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Ran well when fifth here (good to firm) last August and won competitive 3yo handicap at York (1m, good to firm) later that month; fifth of 12 on return at Sandown (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago and could be suited by this extra furlong; unraced on softer than good; retains potential for top yard.

4/1

50/1

Form: 3588-7 D

Last run: 159 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Reserve; well treated on best form but has a poor strike-rate over the last three years and it's a very long time since last last win in Britain; absent since January; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(7)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Silent Film

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

On reduced mark but his last win was two years ago and he has form figures of 887788 since last August; down the list.

16/1

4

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Silent Film

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Ian Williams

Hasn't won a race since September 2023 and not as good as he was; the cheekpieces need to trigger something.

33/1

7

(7)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Silent Film

8st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ian Williams

7yo who is without a win since September 2023 and doesn't appear to be the force of old, but he returned from a break at Newcastle (1m, AW) in June and that seventh gives him something to build on; on reduced mark and he's not ruled out back up in trip.

7/1

50/1

Form: 231048 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Reserve; not disgraced at Chester on penultimate start but is 0-5 on turf and peak form remains on AW, notably a success off 4lb lower in March; faces a stiff assignment at this level.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newbury

Cracking Gold

10st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Suited by drop back to 7f when winning at Newmarket (good to firm) and nearly followed up in 20-runner race at Glorious Goodwood (good); up another 3lb but plenty to like for trainer who won this race in 2020 and 2021.

9/2

2nd

3

(10)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Cracking Gold

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Suited by the drop back in distance at Newmarket (good to firm) last time, narrowly beating Great Acclaim and taking 7f record to 3-5 (only 1-8 over further); on a career-high mark but interesting kept to this trip.

11/1

1st

3

(4)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Cracking Gold

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Shaped encouragingly at Chester (7.5f) on the return to turf and proved unsuited by 1m2f (raced too freely) later in May; however, now 0-5 in this sphere and peak form remains on AW where he's a three-time scorer.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £70.60
Straight Forecast £32.60
Tricast £1554.20
Trifecta £3859.40

Selections

Daily Mirror:

Bullet Point

RP RATINGS:

My Cloud

The Guardian:

Qirat

Telegraph:

Ancient Rome

POSTDATA:

Arabian Light

The Times:

Blue Brother

LAMBOURN:

Urban Lion

TOPSPEED:

Ebt's Guard

Daily Record:

The Liffey

NEWMARKET:

Greek Order

SPOTLIGHT:

Tony Montana

The Star:

Bullet Point

Daily Mail:

My Cloud

The Sun:

Qirat

D Express:

Ancient Rome