July 12 / 16.10 Ascot

16.10

Good

Racing To Zero Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £24300
  • 1m 3f 211y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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Racing To Zero Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 12-455 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D handicap last July and never-nearer fifth of 18 over C&D (good to firm) at the Royal meeting three weeks ago; this race is hugely less competitive and he's a reliable sort, so should have a big shout.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(7)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 84y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Mount Atlas

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Close second in Listed events at Chester (12.5f) last September and Musselburgh (1m6f) on reappearance, latter behind Al Qareem who gave 5lb and is now better off; further behind that opponent when fifth of six in this race last year; needs a personal best.

25/1

2nd

3

(1)

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 1

14:30 Musselburgh

Mount Atlas

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Had a very solid campaign last season bar one blip (front-running was blamed); all but one of those races was at 1m4f, with a creditable fifth of six thrown in over the extended 1m5f at Chester in May (Group 3) but there is a bit for him to prove on this first foray over 1m6f.

4/1

4th

5

(2)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Mount Atlas

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Maiden win in 2024 was his only run on soft, unraced on heavy; ran a shocker at York (front-running was blamed) on penultimate start in what has otherwise been a solid campaign, including when beaten half a length by Hamish in 1m4f Listed race at Chester last time; the winner, however, also gave him 3lb that day, helping to show that this 4yo needs improvement.

10/1

Form: 5866-0 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Well treated on form as recent as early 2024; however, this 8yo was a long way below his best last May-August and was soundly beaten at Haydock (100-1) last Saturday on his first run since.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Enemy

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ian Williams

Durable veteran who won twice on the AW early this year; however, he was soundly beaten at Newcastle on Good Friday and faces some unexposed rivals on his return to turf.

25/1

10th

3

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Enemy

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ian Williams

Snapped a losing sequence at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) in January before close third at Wolverhampton (2m), and returned to winning ways at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) latest; this 9yo is in a more competitive race today but there remains mileage in his mark judged on his old form; might not be far away.

14/1

1st

4

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Enemy

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ian Williams

Still very useful at the age of nine, getting his head back in front at Southwell (1m4f) on New Year's Day; split reopposing pair Roaring Legend and Brasil Power when creditable third of six over 2m at Wolverhampton three weeks ago but he has yet to win over this trip.

4/1

Form: 212-17 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Both turf wins were last year at Goodwood on good ground and she's not proven on good to firm after one attempt; resumed improvement with her AW win at Southwell (1m4f) in April, before last of seven in a 1m6f Group 3 at York which can probably be forgiven; chance on the Southwell form.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

17:45 Hamilton

Crystal Flyer

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Consistent for Tom Ward in 2025; changed hands for 70,000gns but she went too freely when beating only one home on her stable debut in a 1m4f Listed event at Goodwood on her recent return; she's the sort to bounce back.

20/1

9th

4

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

15:50 Goodwood

Crystal Flyer

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ben Haslam

Winless in 2025 for Tom Clover but she largely performed with credit; changed hands for 70,000 guineas subsequently but this C&D scorer faces no easy task on her seasonal/yard debut.

25/1

Form: 16-066 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024 on Flat; however, ploughing through testing ground seems to suit him far better than the good going he's had this term and today's could be firmer still.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

3

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:51 Newbury

Miller Spirit

10st 1lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five Flat wins in 2024, culminating in this race (1lb lower today); well suited by ploughing through the mud and best result this term came on soft, when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m6f) in July; ran respectably here on good to soft last time and a bold show seems likely if he's in the mud today.

7/1

11

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Miller Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024; well suited by ploughing through the mud and his best result this term came on soft ground, when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m6f) in July; respectable fourth in a Racing League event over 2m on Southwell's AW latest; feasibly handicapped and would enter the reckoning if the ground remains on the soft side.

16/1

4th

2

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Miller Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024 on Flat; well suited by ploughing through the mud and his best result this term came on soft ground, when runner-up on penultimate start; beaten 20l when last on his sole AW start in 2023 and others have more compelling claims.

6/1

Form: 4-4153 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won three times in a row (twice made the running) last summer and back on the scoresheet over C&D (good to firm) this May; good third in valuable handicap at Haydock (good) last Saturday, so he's a strong candidate.
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1st

4

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 3

15:50 Epsom

Night Breeze

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ian Williams

Not disgraced in last year's Northern Dancer over C&D (good; likely softer) on sole start here; also won twice at Ascot (good to firm) last term; back to form on last two starts, latterly when beaten 2l at Musselburgh (also 1m4f, good) on Sunday; should make his presence felt.

9/2

4th

1

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Night Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Won off just 1lb lower at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) last August, his second win there last year; 0-12 on AW but close third on latest start (first with tongue tied) was up with his best form; should go well.

9/2

16

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Night Breeze

8st 7lb

T: Ian Williams

33/1

Form: 78-366

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Twice third in C&D handicaps, including behind Night Breeze on reappearance (good to firm); disappointing at Windsor (where he'd won his maiden) both starts since and connections turn to headgear.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Houstonn

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Hannon

0-10 in handicaps; twice third over 1m4f at Ascot this year but last two efforts have been below par; dropped another 3lb but it's not enough to tempt.

9/1

1

(6)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newbury

Houstonn

10st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

0-9 in handicaps; best form when second in the closing 1m2f race on this card last year; some respectable shows over 1m4f too, including with first-time blinkers (kept since) on penultimate start; last of ten back at Ascot last Saturday, admittedly in a Shergar Cup race and not beaten far but others have more pressing claims.

9/1

10

(3)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Houstonn

9st 4lb

J: Ryusei Sakai

T: Richard Hannon

0-8 in handicaps; easily his best 2025 efforts were two thirds over C&D on good to firm, including when on the heels of Night Breeze on latest start, wearing first-time blinkers, but he needs to find extra.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.50
Straight Forecast £3.39
Trifecta £11.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Night Breeze

The Times:

Mount Atlas

LAMBOURN:

Crystal Flyer

RP RATINGS:

Houstonn

POSTDATA:

Miller Spirit

Telegraph:

Mount Atlas

Daily Mail:

Mount Atlas

D Express:

Mount Atlas

Daily Mirror:

Mount Atlas

TOPSPEED:

Night Breeze

The Guardian:

Night Breeze

The Sun:

Night Breeze

The Star:

Night Breeze

Daily Record:

Night Breeze