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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12th 16 (8) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
3yo who is capable of useful form, most recently a rallying sixth in Royal Ascot handicap (1m2f); however, he still hasn't added to his early 2yo success and isn't crying out for this drop back in trip. |
20/1 |
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6th 1 (12) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Reappeared with creditable third of seven in 1m1f Listed race at Newmarket; short of room at a crucial stage in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good; 16-1) and basically given an easy time from over 1f out, so he's a good deal better than last of ten in that hot contest suggests; however, after 11 races, he is more exposed than most of today's rivals. |
33/1 |
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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 |
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 1 (2) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Hugely progressive and unbeaten in his four races, all over 1m on good/firmer; impressively bagged Classic honours at Newmarket in sole start this term, earning an RPR that makes him the joint-best 2,000 Guineas winner since Frankel; the next two home - Gstaad and Distant Storm - franked the form by filling the first two places in the Irish version; sets a tall standard, accordingly, and his trajectory brings the tantalising prospect of even bigger figures; massively exciting colt. |
8/11 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 6 (1) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 209y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Sole 3yo in this field and is open to further improvement; ran well behind Bow Echo in one of his 2yo races; good third in the Hampton Court at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm; Group 3) on reappearance; adds interest. |
11/2 |
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3rd 5 (5) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won on debut at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last August before Listed fourth at Haydock (1m, good), and he rallied for close third in the Group 3 Autumn Stakes at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last October when last seen; he's the only one of these who hasn't run this year and it's a tough assignment on his comeback, but his latest form reads well and he has potential at 1m2f. |
25/1 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (1) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
2yo Listed winner at Pontefract (1m, soft) last October and he appeared suited by the drop back to 1m when runner-up in the German 2,000 Guineas (1m, good) in May, behind Title Role who followed up in a US Grade 1 last Saturday; entitled to respect. |
7/2 |
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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 |
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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8th 14 (16) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Has failed to convince over 1m2f since returning to home soil; gelded prior to latest start; 1m winner during his campaign at Meydan and the return to this distance looks the angle with him. |
16/1 |
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7th 3 (6) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 17y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Better in Meydan campaign in December-March, including a 1m win and he shaped as if he stayed 1m1f on final start there; needs to rebound from a poor show at Newmarket (1m2f) in April and he was gelded the next day. |
33/1 |
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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 |
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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13th 19 (17) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
0-6 in Group/Listed races since winning a maiden at Hamilton last June on her second start but she's often run well and was better than ever when a neck runner-up to Coppull in the Group 3 Trial over C&D (good to firm) on last month's return; each-way claims if backing up that performance. |
33/1 |
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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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