October 03 / 17.15 Ascot

17.15

Good

Victoria Racing Club Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Victoria Racing Club Classified Stakes

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 313-58

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won a competitive nursery at York (7f, good to firm) last August; made belated start to 3yo campaign and kept on for close eighth of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last time; the step up to 1m could be a positive move and he's one to be interested in.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Angel Hunter

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Narrow winner of a competitive 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday; two midfield finishes this month and he will need a career best to come out on top in this field.

12/1

6th

4

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Angel Hunter

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Has in-and-out profile and was only sixth at Ascot (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago, but he's effective on turf and has won three of his last eight starts, most recently at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month; not ruled out.

12/1

6th

5

(11)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Angel Hunter

9st 11lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Behind Dosman at Southwell when tried in new blinkers two runs ago but left that form behind with a narrow verdict at Lingfield (1m), which seemed unlikely from where he was turning in; only 3lb higher and he's a C&D winner.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 305448

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has run some really good races in defeat this season, including over C&D, but he's been beaten on his last 16 starts and hasn't really threatened on his last two; up against it on today's terms, also.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(1)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Margarson

Both wins came over 1m2f in the spring of 2024, including here; 0-18 subsequently and he's still 7lb above his last winning mark, but he goes well fresh (has won after a longer break) and finished third on his comeback in this race last year; likely to be competitive.

6/1

3rd

4

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: George Margarson

Has run some really good races in defeat this season, including over C&D on good/good to firm; latest soft-ground Ascot second (Grizedale third) shows he's still in form but he's been beaten on his last 17 starts and suspicion he might find at least one too strong again.

11/1

3rd

4

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

9st 5lb

J: J F Egan

T: George Margarson

Has run some really good races in defeat this season, including over C&D on good/good to firm; latest soft-ground Ascot second (Grizedale third) shows he's still in form but he's been beaten on his last 17 starts and suspicion he might find at least one too strong again.

11/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 212 D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
All three runs on AW; won at Kempton (1m) in August on second start then went close in 7f novice there; this unexposed 3yo is a major player if transferring his AW form to turf.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(2)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Grizedale

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Good start to career, including 1m AW novice win in August; fine third (Mythical Guest second) of nine on turf and handicap debut at Ascot (1m, soft) four weeks ago; unlikely he'll have reached his limit after only four starts.

11/2

7th

5

(2)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Grizedale

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Good start to career, including 1m AW novice win in August; fine third (Mythical Guest second) of nine on turf and handicap debut at Ascot (1m, soft) four weeks ago; unlikely he'll have reached his limit after only four starts.

11/2

3rd

8

(3)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Ascot

Grizedale

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

All three runs on AW; won at Kempton (1m) in August on second start then went close in 7f novice there; this unexposed 3yo is a major player if transferring his AW form to turf.

6/1

Form: 301322

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won Beverley maiden (7.4f, good to firm) in June and has gone close in handicaps on his next three starts (including on good to soft), most recently behind subsequent Cambridgeshire runner-up Indalo in the Racing League at Southwell (1m, AW); this progressive 3yo is firmly in calculations.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(8)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Ascot

Gloriously Sassy

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Won Beverley maiden (7.4f, good to firm) in June and has gone close in handicaps on his next three starts (including on good to soft), most recently behind subsequent Cambridgeshire runner-up Indalo in the Racing League at Southwell (1m, AW); this progressive 3yo is firmly in calculations.

7/1

2nd

12

(5)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Gloriously Sassy

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Won Beverley maiden in June on his fifth start and has gone close the next twice, most recently beaten a neck in Racing League at Windsor (1m) a fortnight ago; has a 5lb rise to defy but this 3yo was clear of the third last time and is in good hands to continue to progress; on the shortlist.

7/1

3

(12)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Gloriously Sassy

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Won a Beverley maiden over slightly shorter and then went close at Redcar (1m, good to soft) in his second handicap; retains some potential.

13/2

9/2

Form: -12731 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Encouraging third at Sandown (1m, good) in July on second handicap start then beat 13 rivals to win in the Racing League at Newcastle (1m, AW), where he reverted to hold-up tactics; he's a leading candidate today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(8)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Crack On Boys

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

A well-treated dual Tapeta winner at Newcastle who ran in a Class 2 there last time but that was his third below-par performance in succession; has to bounce back.

12/1

8th

5

(4)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Crack On Boys

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Won a Racing League handicap over C&D last summer off 2lb lower; not so good twice since and a personal best is required to maintain his unbeaten record over C&D.

10/1

5th

6

(9)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Ascot

Crack On Boys

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Encouraging third at Sandown (1m, good) in July on second handicap start then beat 13 rivals to win in the Racing League at Newcastle (1m, AW), where he reverted to hold-up tactics; he's a leading candidate today.

9/2

12/1

Form: 381129 C BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins this season (good to firm/good; including here) and he's shown before that he can bounce back from a poor run, so it's possible he'll be a different proposition than when disappointing at Newcastle on Sunday; however, he would be lining up on more favourable terms in this was a handicap.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

War Howl

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won back-to-back 7f races on sound surfaces last summer when with Mick Appleby but has been well below that level of form in all five starts for his current trainer; very handy mark but no recent signs of revival.

33/1

18th

22

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

War Howl

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Well treated on his warm spell (finishing positions 112) last summer; not in anything like the same form this year for new yard, however, and is best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

40/1

11th

9

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

War Howl

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Two 7f wins for Mick Appleby last summer; back to his last winning mark but that is a result of showing little in three starts for current connections; only of interest if attracting support.

25/1

3/1

Form: 3125 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made all at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) in June on second start then runner-up in Newbury novice (1m2f, good) in July behind a subsequent Group 2 runner-up; faded into fifth in Listed race at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) in August; the drop back to 1m could be just what she needs.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Wujjood

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Progressive form in novice company last summer, winning at Pontefract before chasing home subsequent Group 1 winner Consent at Newbury (1m2f, good); only fifth in Listed company on her next outing but still ran to a useful level; possible soft ground was no good to her when last seen and she is an intriguing contender now switched to AW.

7/1

7th

12

(5)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Ascot

Wujjood

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made all at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) in June on second start then runner-up in Newbury novice (1m2f, good) in July behind a subsequent Group 2 runner-up; faded into fifth in Listed race at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) in August; the drop back to 1m could be just what she needs.

3/1

9

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 1

16:30 Salisbury

Wujjood

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Hot favourite in June on her first two starts, making all at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) on second occasion; good front-running second to a promising sort in another novice at Newbury (1m2f, good) last month, with the front two drawing 11l clear, and further improvement can see her play a leading role at this higher level too.

5/1

Form: 750921 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Looked better than ever when easily winning a maiden at Chelmsford (1m, AW) three weeks ago on his tenth start; showed promise on turf on his debut last July; however, he has something to find at these weights.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(3)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Shimmering Spin

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Can front-run; sole win from 16 starts came in a maiden at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in September but he did step forward from his return when fourth in first-time cheekpieces over C&D 22 days ago; headgear is retained.

10/1

4th

10

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Shimmering Spin

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Sole win from 15 starts came in a maiden at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in September but he's mostly struggled since and failed to beat a rival home at Southwell (1m, AW) last time on his first start for 112 days; now drops to 7f with cheekpieces applied on this return to turf.

20/1

6th

7

(5)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Shimmering Spin

9st 1lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Got off the mark at Chelmsford (1m) in September but he's been off since turning in a poor sixth there in December; more is required despite a slipping mark.

9/1

OUR TIP

50/1

Form: 2/2108

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 4yo who was runner-up on his first two starts (7f/1m, AW) before winning a maiden at Chantilly (9.5f, AW) in February; however, he's struggled on both runs since; wind op needs to prompt a major revival.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

2

(13)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

Shihoku

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Won AW maiden (about 1m1f) in France last spring; rather up and down over a range of trips for this yard, albeit this is easier than the two turf handicaps contested in Britain; hood refitted; reservations remain.

14/1

7th

9

(1)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Shihoku

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Ran well for close second over 8.6f at Wolverhampton in December; beaten favourite twice since but there have been possible excuses, as he likely did too much too soon over 9.4f back there on the first occasion and his rider lost an iron at the start (not regained for a number of strides) over C&D since; withdrawn from an intended start last month after refusing to go in the stalls; the Wolverhampton second is solid form and he might be worth another chance.

9/2

2

(6)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shihoku

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

0-5 for James Owen but he ran well for second over 8.6f here in December; not quite so good since, including when well backed at Kempton 13 days ago, but he's clearly thought to be well treated.

100/30

Non-runners

Fifty Nifty, Herculeus, Knights Gold

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £40.30
Straight Forecast £36.60
Trifecta £220.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wujjood

LAMBOURN:

Grizedale

TOPSPEED:

Gloriously Sassy

The Star:

Knights Gold

The Guardian:

Crack On Boys

Telegraph:

Angel Hunter

RP RATINGS:

Wujjood

NEWMARKET:

Wujjood

D Express:

Wujjood

Daily Mirror:

Wujjood

The Sun:

Wujjood

The Times:

Grizedale

Daily Mail:

Grizedale

POSTDATA:

Gloriously Sassy

Daily Record:

Knights Gold