13.50
GoodBetting.Betfair Ascendant Stakes (Listed Race)
- Prize money: £22967.55
- 1m 0f 37y
- Class 1
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
25/1
Form: 01864
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 1 (3) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Basically progressive as 2yo, ending with best form over 1m2f/1m1f, and he reappeared with a creditable third of seven in 1m1f Listed race at Newmarket one month ago; after ten races, though, he may well be more exposed than a lot of today's rivals. |
20/1 |
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3rd 3 (1) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Ended last season at the top of his game, going very close in a 1m2f nursery at Newmarket and a 1m1f Group 3 at Chantilly; has raced nine times already, however, and isn't sure to progress much further this term. |
14/1 |
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1st 1 (1) |
22nd Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Nursery debutant; has bits of Group form but may be a shade flattered by his peak RPRs and record of 1-7 reflects that his limitations are seemingly known; concedes weight to rivals who are less exposed. |
7/1 |
7/4
Form: 1 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 4 (15) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Son of 2,000 Guineas winner Night Of Thunder and from the family of Dubawi; three from three last term, all starts over 1m, driven out for 1l success in the Royal Lodge at Newmarket (good to firm; Group 2) the final time; that wasn't necessarily a star performance but he keeps getting the job done and commands major respect, being a progressive colt who has a perfect record and has had a "faultless spring" according to his trainer; furthermore, he's already proven over C&D. |
7/2 |
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1st 3 (8) |
27th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Both runs over 1m on good ground; impressive when making light work of a subsequent winner at Newbury and was nicely on top at the finish when having to dig deeper to secure a Listed race at Haydock (runner-up well regarded in a top yard); reportedly thrilled his connections in a recent gallop. |
7/4 |
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2 (2) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Bred to be smart and made a striking impression when winning seven-runner maiden at Newbury (1m, good; 2-1 joint-favourite; runner-up successful since) three weeks ago, easily pulling clear from over 1f out; has some Group-race entries and looks an excellent prospect. |
7/4 |
20/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (7) |
11th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Has shown fairly useful form in winning on the July course here and finishing fourth in Haydock Listed contest, both over 1m; however, needs improvement on bare ratings in this field. |
20/1 |
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3 (3) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Saw off two Godolphin runners when making winning debut in novice at Newmarket (1m, good to firm; 12-1) last month, never far away after sluggish start and always doing enough; this is tougher but his yard is having a good season with its 2yos and improvement seems likely. |
20/1 |
11/10
Form: 21
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 (8) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Well-bred son of Kingman who was unlucky at Sandown on debut before going one better there later in July (7f, good; pulled clear with runner-up); missed the Group 3 Solario over the same C&D in August due to the soft ground; should stay at least 1m; exciting type with lots of untapped potential. |
11/10 |
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7 (1) |
24th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Unlucky second in interesting C&D novice event (good to firm) that comprised only newcomers, finishing nicely once in the clear and leaving the impression he'd have won but for a prolonged lack of daylight; leading claims. |
4/5 |
14/1
Form: 1 C
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 2 (2) |
7th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Dante entry; progressive with 3-4 record in Britain last season, ending with a Listed win from the front at Pontefract (1m, soft); however, beaten a long way in Saudi Arabia this February and although back near his 2yo form in Listed race at Newmarket (1m1f, good; disputed lead 2f out) three weeks ago, that was good enough for only fifth of seven to Morshdi; major work to do. |
16/1 |
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5th 2 (2) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Beaten long way in Saudi Arabia in sole outing this year; 3-4 on home soil and made all for a clearcut success in Listed event at Pontefract (1m, soft) the final time; probably needs to resume that progress to defy a 3lb penalty in this rather deeper race for the grade. |
11/1 |
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3 (1) |
20th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Won on debut at Haydock (7f, good) in August before Listed third there (1m, good) behind the subsequent Royal Lodge winner, and he's since readily landed a three-runner conditions race at Epsom (8.5f, good); leading claims. |
6/4 |
16/1
Form: 61
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 4lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 3 (3) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Fair form on varied turf as 2yo; rather better in his seven-race campaign at Meydan in December-March, including a 1m win and he shaped as if he stayed 1m1f on latest start; needs to find extra but, unlike most of these, there are no doubts over his fitness. |
8/1 |
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8 (7) |
27th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won his maiden at Catterick (7f, soft) and finished last behind Bow Echo at Haydock when a 50-1 chance. |
66/1 |
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7 (7) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Made his debut in the Chesham at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) and built on the promise there when beating nine rivals at Catterick (7f, soft; made virtually all) the following month; further improvement required but he's a promising colt and not ruled out. |
16/1 |
11/1
Form: 41244 BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 13lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 8 (7) |
1st May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Ran well in Listed/Group 3 company last summer following her maiden win at Hamilton and her two lesser efforts at the end of the campaign can both be excused; this free-going filly shouldn't mind the return to sprinting but she will need to raise her game a notch. |
33/1 |
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10th 5 (7) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Has Listed and Group 3 form, including at Newmarket, but seems to have stopped progressing; chance partly depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear. |
12/1 |
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8 (5) |
6th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Holding her form well, fourth in fillies' Group 3 events on her last two outings; rallied over 7f at Newmarket four weeks ago, giving hope that she'll stay this extra furlong; should give her running but she's up against some unexposed colts. |
11/1 |
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