June 21 / 18.10 Ascot

18.10

Good To Firm

Queen Alexandra Stakes (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £59400
  • 2m 5f 143y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Queen Alexandra Stakes (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

10/11

Form: 95451-

Last run: 309 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner from 1m2f to an extended 1m7f for Andre Fabre, including two staying Group 2s; bought for 115,000euros late last year; jumped moderately and made heavy weather of justifying prohibitive odds on stable/hurdle debut at Killarney last month (2m4f, yielding); trainer did have him in the Ascot Gold Cup and, not only is he one of the few class acts in this field, he should be one of the stronger stayers; stable has won this four times before and Ryan Moore was pencilled in at the five-day stage (trainer had other options); would prefer softer ground but has won on good (unraced on quicker).
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

17

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Cheltenham

Sober

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Group class for Andre Fabre on the Flat and his win in last year's Queen Alexandra (good to firm) at Royal Ascot for this yard was sandwiched between two hurdle wins, in a Killarney novice (2m4f, yielding) in May and a triumphant comeback in Punchestown Grade 2 (about 2m, soft to heavy) two months ago despite drifting in the market; can likely fly higher in this sphere, particularly when his hurdling tightens up, and he's a fascinating contender.

13/2

1

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Sober

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: W P Mullins

Multiple winner from 1m2f to an extended 1m7f for Andre Fabre, including two staying Group 2s; bought for 115,000euros late last year; jumped moderately and made heavy weather of justifying prohibitive odds on stable/hurdle debut at Killarney last month (2m4f, yielding); trainer did have him in the Ascot Gold Cup and, not only is he one of the few class acts in this field, he should be one of the stronger stayers; stable has won this four times before and Ryan Moore was pencilled in at the five-day stage (trainer had other options); would prefer softer ground but has won on good (unraced on quicker).

10/11

OUR TIP

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Capable handicapper at a respectable level over hurdles at up to 2m5f; wouldn't be as good as Samui in that scene and this is his debut on the Flat at the age of six.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:35 Southwell

King Of The Road

11st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Ended last season under a cloud but much better signs on the back of wind surgery when fourth of seven in 2m5f handicap at Warwick in May (tongued tied); can race off a 3lb lower mark here and not without interest for yard among the winners.

5/1

4th

5

20th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Warwick

King Of The Road

11st 6lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Won three races in 2024; inconsistent since but ran well when second at Kempton (2m5f, good) on Boxing Day; two poor runs since but has undergone wind surgery and a first-time tongue-tie replaces cheekpieces; interesting if the market speaks favourably.

11/1

15th

4

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

King Of The Road

11st 9lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Soft ground provides an excuse for two defeats of late; sole attempt in cheekpieces resulted in good second at Kempton (2m5f) on penultimate start; could go well in the reapplied headgear.

12/1

11/2

Form: 320-53

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Proven in this headgear; pays his way under both codes and, if able to reproduce his effort here on Tuesday when hitting the line well for third in the 1m6f Copper Horse Stakes (good to firm), then he won't be far away on these favourable terms; the grey areas are inconsistency and the extra 7f (he did run over 3m over jumps) but he's one of only a few with realistic ambitions of winning.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

14:45 Punchestown

Samui

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful dual-purpose type; on a long losing sequence; good form in staying races on the Flat in Britain last season, second in the Queen Alexandra and in the John Smith's Silver Cup; had a run on the Flat before a respectable hurdles run at Down Royal in August, disappointing in Galway conditions event in which Buddy One was third.

5/2

3rd

6

3rd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 60y

13:20 Gowran Park

Samui

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Battle-hardened dual-purpose horse, but a strong stayer whose close second at Down Royal in August came over 3m; looks vulnerable back at this trip.

12/1

5th

7

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 129y

17:09 Galway

Samui

11st 0lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Gordon Elliott

Classy on the Flat (rated 101) and this three time hurdles winner ran a fine race on his second start back from a long layoff when a 0.75l second to the 140 rated Reverend Hubert at Killarney when in receipt of 10lbs; a bit to find on the figures here with a rating of 131 but rider's claim helps; place chance.

13/2

Form: 34654-

Last run: 227 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Made his name as a miler in France and wasn't overly convincing stamina-wise when the Crisfords sent him up to 2m; opposable for that reason alone, and then there's unfavourable weights and the fact he was pulled up on stable/hurdling debut in March; hard to entertain.
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Verdict Starting price

7

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:06 Worcester

Scottish Anthem

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

0-4 over hurdles but has shown ability and matched the pick of his maiden/novice form when a 9.5l third on handicap debut at Southwell (2m; refitted tongue-tie/cheekpieces), fading late; well beaten on the Flat since following wind surgery and first-time blinkers need to spark some improvement.

15/2

9th

2

(12)

10th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Scottish Anthem

10st 0lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Stuart Edmunds

Both wins came in 2022 when trained in France; returning to the Flat for the first time this year when the race was voided at Wolverhampton; he was 50-1 that day.

50/1

3

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Scottish Anthem

9st 7lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Stuart Edmunds

Both wins came in 2022 when trained in France; returns to the Flat for the first time this year after a couple of runs over hurdles; down to a career-low mark and has had wind surgery but others are preferred.

25/1

Form: 1040-5

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Typical of a Prescott handicapper to have graduated from a low level to where he is now, and he could have done with faster ground when beaten 12l in last season's Cesarewitch (soft); plenty to like about his reappearance run under a big weight at Goodwood (2m, good) and he gave the impression he'd stay all day when winning over Pontefract's stiff 2m2f last season (good to firm); one of the more appealing each-way options.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(9)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Trooper Bisdee

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Typical of a Prescott handicapper to have graduated from a low level to where he is now, and he could have done with faster ground when beaten 12l in last season's Cesarewitch (soft); plenty to like about his reappearance run under a big weight at Goodwood (2m, good) and he gave the impression he'd stay all day when winning over Pontefract's stiff 2m2f last season (good to firm); one of the more appealing each-way options.

12/1

2

(10)

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Goodwood

Trooper Bisdee

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Successful six times during a spell as a classic Prescott improver; limitations somewhat exposed in Class 2 events (including two major handicaps) subsequently; a possible danger back down in grade.

10/1

2

(10)

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Goodwood

Trooper Bisdee

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Successful six times during a spell as a classic Prescott improver; limitations somewhat exposed in Class 2 events (including two major handicaps) subsequently; a possible danger back down in grade.

10/1

Form: 034621

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Usually ridden by Jack Dace, who would normally claim 7lb; has had plenty of racing but close to his best in winning a Class 4 handicap over 1m6f at Sandown only last week (good to firm) and that was only his second run in a hood; however, he has never won beyond that and, like a few in here, he'll be vulnerable to stronger stayers even if he can remain competitive deep into the race on such unfavourable terms.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(5)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Youthful King

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Has slipped down the weights after a quiet 2026 campaign; likely to take advantage at some point but perhaps in a less competitive affair than this.

25/1

4th

4

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Newmarket (July)

Youthful King

9st 5lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Usually apprentice ridden but Jude Fernandes rides him for the first time; 6lb lower than when winning at Sandown (1m6f, good to firm) last June; he has not beaten many in his four starts this season, coming last in a four-runner race last time, but can't be dismissed and the hood he often wore last term (and first run this year) is reinstated.

10/1

Form: -14623

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won a key Derby trial last year before finishing tailed off in the main event at Epsom; seemed to see out the new trip of 1m6f okay when second to Kyprios in a Group 3 at Leopardstown in May (good) but he was less convincing upped to 2m at Down Royal and that was a Listed race; while he scores highly on the class front at this level, there are glaring stamina concerns over this far.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

14:55 Limerick

Dallas Star

11st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Emmet Mullins

Good stayer on the Flat (rated 107 at his peak) and running well in the spring before his form tailed off; successful hurdles/stable debut at Navan (2m, good; third and fifth won since) four weeks ago, strongly pressed inside final furlong but finding for pressure; can only improve stepping up in trip; the one to beat.

6/4

1st

3

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 165y

13:07 Navan

Dallas Star

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Good stayer on the Flat (rated 107 at his peak) and was running well in the spring before his form tailed off; not long with this yard and it all depends on how he takes to jumping hurdles.

7/4

6th

2

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Dallas Star

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Well-beaten second to Leinster in weaker four-runner renewal of this last year, and no match for Carmers at Down Royal in May; on a long losing sequence and will be a big price; usually leads.

33/1

100/1

Form: 611313 C BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
All three wins at 2m, the latest coming here last month on good to firm (Class 4); this is a different ball game altogether and he'd be receiving lumps of weight off most of these in a handicap.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(6)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Toby Tops

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Dylan Cunha

All three wins at 2m, the latest coming here last month on good to firm (Class 4); this is a different ball game altogether and he'd be receiving lumps of weight off most of these in a handicap.

100/1

Form: 46-084

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Regularly hooded and goes on all ground; progressive 1m4f/1m6f handicapper last season and ended up in the St Leger (wasn't disgraced, beaten 7l); hasn't really got anything going this year since gelded, last time finishing last of four runners in an Italian Listed race (1m4f); every chance on the figures if rediscovering his mojo and seeing out the trip, but there are doubts on both counts.
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2

(10)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Wild Waves

10st 2lb

J: Hugh Bowman

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive handicapper last season who ended up in the St Leger, perhaps a little flattered by that bare result as the form has not been repeated; third in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot on penultimate outing was clearly his most competitive show this season and gives hope, but he flopped at Newbury on latest.

5/1

3

(4)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Wild Waves

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive handicapper last season and ended up in the St Leger; perhaps a little flattered by that bare result, as the form has not been repeated, but third in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot on latest outing was clearly his most competitive show this season and gives hope; more to prove on softer than good but overall he looks of renewed interest.

4/1

11

(11)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 143y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Wild Waves

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Regularly hooded and goes on all ground; progressive 1m4f/1m6f handicapper last season and ended up in the St Leger (wasn't disgraced, beaten 7l); hasn't really got anything going this year since gelded, last time finishing last of four runners in an Italian Listed race (1m4f); every chance on the figures if rediscovering his mojo and seeing out the trip, but there are doubts on both counts.

9/2

Non-runners

Tashkhan, Paradoxical

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.70
Straight Forecast £3.66
Tricast £17.26
Trifecta £25.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sober

RP RATINGS:

Samui

Daily Record:

Dallas Star

NEWMARKET:

Trooper Bisdee

TOPSPEED:

Tashkhan

The Times:

Samui

Daily Mail:

Samui

Daily Mirror:

Samui

The Star:

Samui

POSTDATA:

Sober

Telegraph:

Sober

The Guardian:

Sober

D Express:

Sober

The Sun:

Sober