October 18 / 14.05 Ascot

14.05

Good

Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1)

  • Prize money: £318993.75
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 19 runners
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Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

66/1 (Won)

  • Win: £201.00
  • Place: £30.55

Form: 11-85 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Looked a smart prospect when landing the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury (6f, heavy) last autumn, but he's beaten just one rival in two outings this term and had wind surgery in between; hard to fancy.
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7th

1

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Powerful Glory

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Looked smart when landing the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury (6f, heavy) on final juvenile start; beat only one rival in his first two races last term; produced massive shock (200-1) when beating the favourite Lazaat in 6f Group 1 at Ascot last October (good); wind-surgery evidently the key to that success; little mileage on the clock, fascinating prospect for this season.

7/2

1st

15

(14)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Powerful Glory

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Fahey

Looked a smart prospect when landing the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury (6f, heavy) last autumn, but he's beaten just one rival in two outings this term and had wind surgery in between; hard to fancy.

66/1

5th

3

(5)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:38 Beverley

Powerful Glory

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Looked a smart prospect when landing the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury (on soft) last September but he beat only one in Haydock's Sandy Lane Stakes in May and has been off since; he needs a subsequent wind op to spark a resurgence.

5/2

2nd
8 (7)
Lazzat

4/1

  • Place: £1.55

Form: -41125 CD BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Looked something special and took record to 8-11 when making all in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) in June, pulling clear with the Japanese-trained favourite; things haven't gone to plan in Group 1s since as he was turned over at 1-2 in France and then only fifth to Big Mojo in the Sprint Cup at Haydock, albeit with the four who beat him on the second occasion all racing on a different part of the course; needs to get his season back on track but he's still the one to beat on Royal Ascot form.
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2nd

8

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Lazzat

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: J Reynier

Looked something special and took record to 8-11 when making all in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) in June, pulling clear with the Japanese-trained favourite; things haven't gone to plan in Group 1s since as he was turned over at 1-2 in France and then only fifth to Big Mojo in the Sprint Cup at Haydock, albeit with the four who beat him on the second occasion all racing on a different part of the course; needs to get his season back on track but he's still the one to beat on Royal Ascot form.

4/1

7

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Lazzat

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: J Reynier

Made it eight wins from 11 starts when making all in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm), clear with the Japanese favourite, and he's versatile ground-wise; failed to settle in front when second in the Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville (6.5f, good) four weeks ago so there is a chink in his armour, but he's the one to beat if at his best.

9/4

1st

8

(11)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Lazzat

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: J Reynier

Made it 6-6 with 3l win in the Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville (6.5f, good to soft) last August before fine second in Australia (7.5f, good); returned to form with easy Listed win at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) last month on second start of the season; now tests his 6f credentials against much tougher opposition but has the potential to be a sprinting superstar.

3/1

50/1

  • Place: £15.75

Form: 014057 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Has been a fine servant to connections, winning 11 times, most recently in 7f Group 3 at York in June, but he hasn't repeated the form in his four runs since and has come up well short in his three goes at Group 1 level.
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11th

11

(13)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Quinault

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Front-runner who has a strike-rate of 12-34 overall and 3-4 at York, the most recent course success in 7f Group 3 last June (equally effective at 6f); ties in with some of today's opponents on penultimate effort; removal of usual hood backfired last time; likely to go well.

10/1

6th

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Quinault

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Front-runner whose 12 wins include a Group 3 at York (7f, good) last June; he was an excellent third of 19 in the Group 1 Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f) in October; has since run up to his best in a 5f AW race at Newcastle in January and it will be interesting to see how he gets on back at this trip on turf with his regular hood discarded; ran creditably in 6f Group 3 at Newmarket last time.

8/1

3rd

9

(5)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Quinault

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Very useful front-runner whose strike-rate is 12-32; bagged Group 3 honours at York (7f) last June and a valuable pot at Doha (6f) most recently; unbeaten (4-4) in 6f contests on the Newmarket courses and has shown that he can win in sizeable fields; likely to make a bold bid back here.

9/1

Form: 5-9219 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
4yo who was suited by the return to 6f when winning the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (66-1) by a neck from Big Mojo; hampered and unable to recover behind same rival in Sprint Cup at Haydock (25-1) next time; closely matched with several of these at her best and may well bounce back.
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4th

18

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

No Half Measures

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Richard Hughes

4yo who was suited by the return to 6f when winning the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (66-1) by a neck from Big Mojo; hampered and unable to recover behind same rival in Sprint Cup at Haydock (25-1) next time; closely matched with several of these at her best and may well bounce back.

22/1

13

(14)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

No Half Measures

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Richard Hughes

4yo who was suited by the return to 6f when winning the Group 1 July Cup at 66-1 at Newmarket (good to firm) last time; won a Group 3 on heavy ground last September; needs to prove that latest performance was no one-off but her 6f form-figures now read 21111 and she's entitled to respect.

8/1

1st

10

(15)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

No Half Measures

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Richard Hughes

Very useful filly whose 5f record features a Group 3 win last September; faces a difficult task on ratings but is interesting returned to 6f, having posted form figures of 2111 over this distance, most recently bagging Listed honours on French soil last August.

40/1

Form: 00-401 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Sprang a 40-1 surprise in this race in 2023 and showed he's still capable of smart form when winning the Group 3 Renaissance Stakes at the Curragh (6f, soft) three weeks ago; however, he's some way down the pecking order on this year's form and others appeal more.
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9th

2

(7)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Art Power

10st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Usually races up with pace; fine sprinter over the years but the majority of his big wins have come at the Curragh, where he's won five Group races; well beaten over this C&D when last seen in November and, although he'd be dangerous on a going day, others seem more likely to give their running.

20/1

1

(10)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Art Power

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sprang a 40-1 surprise in this race in 2023 and showed he's still capable of smart form when winning the Group 3 Renaissance Stakes at the Curragh (6f, soft) three weeks ago; however, he's some way down the pecking order on this year's form and others appeal more.

22/1

1st

1

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

Art Power

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A regular visitor to these parts and has won here four times, including this race in 2021 and 2022; ran a blinder in the Phoenix Sprint Stakes over C&D on his seasonal reappearance last month; below best in Flying Five two weeks ago; could rebound stepped back up in trip.

6/1

50/1

Form: -28576 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Group 2 winner as 2yo; threw away a golden opportunity in 6f Listed race at Doncaster in March when diving to his left inside the final furlong; well below par in the same grade last time and would be a surprise winner here, even if first-time blinkers give him a boost.
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2

(11)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Iberian

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Charles Hills

Group 2 winner as 2yo; threw away a golden opportunity in 6f Listed race at Doncaster in March when diving to his left inside the final furlong; well below par in the same grade last time and would be a surprise winner here, even if first-time blinkers give him a boost.

50/1

6th

5

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Newmarket (July)

Iberian

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Group 2 winner as a 2yo; threw away a winning opportunity in a Listed race at Doncaster in March (6f, good to soft) when diving to his left inside the final furlong; this is easier than this summer's earlier turf assignments but he's often slowly away and he isn't one for the faint of heart.

9/2

7th

3

(2)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Iberian

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Lightly raced since winning 2yo Group 2 in September 2023 (7f, soft); went close in Listed race on 2025 reappearance (6f, good to soft) and respectable fifth in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) last time; however, he again looks vulnerable this afternoon.

25/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 0-1796 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
None too consistent since winning the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot in 2024, but he was on a going day when making a successful return in the Group 2 Duke Of York (also 6f, good to firm) in May and he fared best of those from single-figure stalls when sixth to Big Mojo in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock last time; these conditions should suit and he's respected.
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3

(12)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Inisherin

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

None too consistent since winning the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot in 2024, but he was on a going day when making a successful return in the Group 2 Duke Of York (also 6f, good to firm) in May and he fared best of those from single-figure stalls when sixth to Big Mojo in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock last time; these conditions should suit and he's respected.

12/1

4

(6)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Inisherin

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won Group 2 Sandy Lane over C&D (soft) last May and followed up in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm); below par after in 2024 (including in this); reappeared following wind op and won Group 2 Duke Of York; two lesser runs since; capable, but has to get back on track.

16/1

1

(12)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Inisherin

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent since winning the 2024 Commonwealth Cup and was below par returned to Royal Ascot last time, failing to back up his reappearance success (beat Flora Of Bermuda) in the Duke of York Stakes; well capable of being involved but isn't guaranteed to give his running; beaten favourite (finished only fifth) in this race 12 months ago; wears first-time headgear.

7/1

Form: 8-5510 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Six wins from just 16 attempts and he landed the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good) in May; however, he was only eighth in this race 12 months ago and finished last in the Sprint Cup at Haydock last month; unlikely to be good enough.
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3rd

6

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Jamess Delight

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Clive Cox

Won this event on good ground last year, battling well to beat another British challenger, with Big Gossey a little unlucky in a close third; struggled in two Group 1s in the autumn, including the Ascot event won by Powerful Glory; out of the money, along with the shorter-priced Spycatcher, on seasonal debut at Doncaster in March; this is a deeper race than last year's.

8/1

6th

6

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Jamess Delight

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Hampered when fifth to Spycatcher in this race last year; gained ample compensation in Group 2 at the Curragh (6f, good; gamely) two months later; didn't give his running in two Group 1s in the autumn but this is easier and he has gone well when fresh in the past; high on the list.

15/2

4

(5)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Jamess Delight

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

Six wins from just 16 attempts and he landed the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good) in May; however, he was only eighth in this race 12 months ago and finished last in the Sprint Cup at Haydock last month; unlikely to be good enough.

50/1

Form: 1-9832 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed his finest hour when winning this race on soft ground last season; slow to get going this term but he shaped as if coming to the boil when second of 17 to Big Mojo in the Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) six weeks ago, finishing well after being hampered; Ascot suits him and he looks primed for another bold bid.
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2nd

10

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Kind Of Blue

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Fanshawe

Very smart performer whose Group 1 record features a win on Champions Day at Ascot (6f, soft) in 2024 and second-place finishes in the last two runnings of the Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good); leading player at the weights, assuming he's in top form (disappointing back at Ascot when last seen).

11/2

5

(18)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Kind Of Blue

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Enjoyed his finest hour when winning this race on soft ground last season; slow to get going this term but he shaped as if coming to the boil when second of 17 to Big Mojo in the Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) six weeks ago, finishing well after being hampered; Ascot suits him and he looks primed for another bold bid.

6/1

6

(19)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Kind Of Blue

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Highly progressive 3yo last season, going very close in this race (good) before winning the Group 1 British Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f, soft); hasn't hit the same heights this season but last month's third in a Group 3 at the Curragh (6f, good) was a major step back in the right direction and he may be able to build on it; he's one to consider.

7/1

Form: 2-2929 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
0-8 since debut and, although he ran respectably when second in the Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f, soft) in September, he was only ninth in the Group 1 Foret at Longchamp next time; again looks vulnerable.
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6

(16)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Kings Gamble

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

0-8 since debut and, although he ran respectably when second in the Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f, soft) in September, he was only ninth in the Group 1 Foret at Longchamp next time; again looks vulnerable.

50/1

2nd

3

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Kings Gamble

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Yet to encounter slow ground; lightly raced; has largely progressive RPRs, including at Group level, but was disappointing in the Hungerford most recently; chance of a rebound partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

11/1

9th

3

(7)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Kings Gamble

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Lightly raced 4yo who has usually shown improved form; ended last season with second in a Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) and he returned from 351 days off with a slow-starting second to Rage Of Bamby in Group 3 here (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago; going back up to 7f can help and he's firmly in the mix.

9/2

7 (17)
King Cuan

16/1

Form: /51332 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo with a progressive profile; contested a Group race for the first time when beaten a neck by Art Power in the Renaissance Stakes at the Curragh (6f, soft), looking unlucky after having to wait for a gap; open to further improvement and could outrun his likely long odds.
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4th

9

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

King Cuan

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Twomey

One of two for yard; has won four times at 6f-7f and is 2-2 at this track; sole win last year came in a three-runner auction race at Fairyhouse (6f, good); subsequently placed in Listed and Group 3 company; had a few of these behind when a 3.5l third at Cork (6f, soft) on seasonal return; sharper now but has never won over 5f and Billy Lee prefers Bonus Time.

11/2

3rd

5

(3)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

King Cuan

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Four wins at 6f-7f with his best effort coming when unluckily denied by Art Power in a Group 3 (soft) at the Curragh last autumn; below form next time at Ascot but is rated 109 and this ground suits so can be a big player.

9/4

Form: 6115-3 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Made the leap from top handicaps to Listed/Group races last season, winning the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) by a head from Kind Of Blue, before finishing fifth to that rival in this event; 11 months off when an encouraging third of 11 in Group 3 at Newbury last month, getting going too late on his first attempt at 5f; that run suggests he retains all his ability and he's a serious candidate four weeks on.
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5th

8

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Montassib

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Haggas

Late-maturing type won the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good) in 2024; did not appear last year until September and failed to recapture his best form in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite at Doncaster on last of them; reversed that form (and had James's Delight behind) when fourth in a 6f Listed race at the same venue eight weeks ago.

4/1

4th

9

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Montassib

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Arrives late on the scene and had a stellar 2024, his three wins including this race (soft) and the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good); wasn't seen last year until September and didn't fully fire in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite over C&D on last of them; dangerous if rebounding but has to prove he retains all his ability.

4/1

9

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Montassib

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Made the leap from top handicaps to Listed/Group races last season, winning the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) by a head from Kind Of Blue, before finishing fifth to that rival in this event; 11 months off when an encouraging third of 11 in Group 3 at Newbury last month, getting going too late on his first attempt at 5f; that run suggests he retains all his ability and he's a serious candidate four weeks on.

11/2

Form: 0-4830 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Has run well at long odds in several Group 1s, including when second in this race in 2022 (150-1) and when third to No Half Measures in this year's July Cup (40-1), but he was never a threat in the Sprint Cup six weeks ago and his overall record is none too consistent.
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1st

10

(3)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Run To Freedom

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Henry Candy

Capable of smart form, such as placed efforts in two July Cups, but is getting long in the tooth and seems unlikely to break his Abernant duck at the fourth attempt (record in this race reads 404); losing spell goes back almost three years.

25/1

11

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Run To Freedom

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Henry Candy

Has run well at long odds in several Group 1s, including when second in this race in 2022 (150-1) and when third to No Half Measures in this year's July Cup (40-1), but he was never a threat in the Sprint Cup six weeks ago and his overall record is none too consistent.

50/1

9

(11)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Run To Freedom

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Runner-up in the July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) in 2023 and, having been lightly raced since, he was a 2l third of 14 to No Half Measures in that same Group 1 two months ago (good to firm); each-way claims if reproducing that form but his profile indicates it's far from guaranteed.

66/1

Form: 45-183

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with win in Group 3 John Of Gaunt at Haydock (7f, good) in May and came a creditable third of 16 in the Group 1 Foret at Longchamp (7f, very soft) two weeks ago; however, he'll need a career best to come out on top in this strong field and he's been unplaced on both goes in sprints.
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8th

11

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Ten Bob Tony

9st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Reappeared last season with victory in the Group 3 John Of Gaunt over C&D and he signed off the campaign with a fine third in the Group 1 Foret at Longchamp; might have needed the run when fourth in Listed event at the Curragh six weeks ago; versatile in terms of the ground; solid chance.

5/1

4th

2

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Ten Bob Tony

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ed Walker

Reappeared last season with win in Group 3 John Of Gaunt at Haydock (7f, good) in May; ran only three times subsequently; excellent display when third of 16 in the Group 1 Foret at Longchamp in October (7f, very soft); found 6f inadequate at Group 1 level on final start.

7/2

12

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Ten Bob Tony

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Reappeared with win in Group 3 John Of Gaunt at Haydock (7f, good) in May and came a creditable third of 16 in the Group 1 Foret at Longchamp (7f, very soft) two weeks ago; however, he'll need a career best to come out on top in this strong field and he's been unplaced on both goes in sprints.

18/1

Form: 062120

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Better than ever this year, winning Group 2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good) in July and running just as well when second in Group 2 Hungerford at Newbury (7f, good to firm; strong form) in August; drawn wide when down the field in the Foret at Longchamp, and may well bounce back, with this drop back to 6f unlikely to inconvenience him; possibilities.
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13

(19)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Witness Stand

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Better than ever this year, winning Group 2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good) in July and running just as well when second in Group 2 Hungerford at Newbury (7f, good to firm; strong form) in August; drawn wide when down the field in the Foret at Longchamp, and may well bounce back, with this drop back to 6f unlikely to inconvenience him; possibilities.

20/1

2nd

1

(2)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Witness Stand

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Can front-run; his form took off once the cheekpieces went on over 7f last season, including for wins on good to firm and on soft, the latter in a Listed race at this track; reached even greater heights with his Group 2 win at Goodwood (7f, good) 18 days ago, challenging over 2f out to score at 25-1; there was an element of having the run of the race that day and he's now penalised, but the win was clearcut and he needs respect.

9/2

1st

9

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Witness Stand

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Often front-runner; strong C&D handicap form last August before 3l Listed win at Newbury and he's made steps back up the ladder for a new yard this year, last time going close in Listed race at Chester (7f, good); others have better form but he's an each-way possible at a track he goes well at.

16/1

Form: 147251 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
3yo who was beaten a neck by No Half Measures in the July Cup at Newmarket and gained a deserved first success at the top level when holding Kind Of Blue in the Sprint Cup at Haydock six weeks ago; 6f on a sound surface is ideal and he showed his liking for Ascot when winning the Commonwealth Cup Trial in the spring; has plenty in his favour.
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7th

1

(6)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Big Mojo

10st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Campaigned mostly on good ground or firmer; drops back in grade for this seasonal debut and even under a 5lb penalty holds a major chance on best Group 1 form last term, namely close second in the July Cup and success in the Sprint Cup (beat Kind Of Blue by just over 1l; both well drawn).

6/1

14

(20)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Big Mojo

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

3yo who was beaten a neck by No Half Measures in the July Cup at Newmarket and gained a deserved first success at the top level when holding Kind Of Blue in the Sprint Cup at Haydock six weeks ago; 6f on a sound surface is ideal and he showed his liking for Ascot when winning the Commonwealth Cup Trial in the spring; has plenty in his favour.

7/1

11

(15)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Big Mojo

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Two-time Group 3 winner who was a neck second to No Half Measures in the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); kept on for 2l fifth in Group 2 King George at Goodwood since when the drop back to 5f looked against this 3yo (good to soft; unraced on softer); each-way claims back up to 6f.

14/1

Form: 212763 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Posted a personal best when a close seventh to No Half Measures in the July Cup at Newmarket, but hasn't repeated the form in two runs since (both at 7f); faces a stern assignment, even if returning to his peak, but at least this drop back to sprint distances looks a positive move.
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2nd

7

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Spy Chief

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

Highly tried after trouncing Almeraq in a Yarmouth novice (6f, good to firm; receiving 7lb) last June, finishing second in the Jersey Stakes nine days later and not beaten far in the July Cup the following month; finished his 3yo campaign quietly but possible he'll kick on again this year.

5/1

16

(4)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Spy Chief

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Posted a personal best when a close seventh to No Half Measures in the July Cup at Newmarket, but hasn't repeated the form in two runs since (both at 7f); faces a stern assignment, even if returning to his peak, but at least this drop back to sprint distances looks a positive move.

40/1

6

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Newbury

Spy Chief

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

All turf starts on good to firm; took his first step backwards in the Hungerford Stakes over C&D most recently; ran well in the Jersey Stakes and July Cup, and holds a leading chance provided he rebounds.

9/4

Form: 3-2303 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Has shown high-class 6f form in the last 12 months when placed in this event (behind Kind Of Blue), the Duke Of York Stakes (behind Inisherin), the Jubilee at Royal Ascot (behind Lazzat) and the Sprint Cup at Haydock (behind Big Mojo; hampered when making her effort); handles all types of ground; each-way possibilities once more.
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1st

2

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Flora Of Bermuda

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Group 3 winner in July 2024; campaigned mostly at Group 1 level since, making the frame on several occasions, most recently in the 2025 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) where she did well having met trouble; leading player back down in class.

7/4

17

(1)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Flora Of Bermuda

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has shown high-class 6f form in the last 12 months when placed in this event (behind Kind Of Blue), the Duke Of York Stakes (behind Inisherin), the Jubilee at Royal Ascot (behind Lazzat) and the Sprint Cup at Haydock (behind Big Mojo; hampered when making her effort); handles all types of ground; each-way possibilities once more.

10/1

12

(16)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Flora Of Bermuda

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Finished last in the July Cup last time but had an excuse as she reared when the stalls opened; close third in Group 1 British Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f, soft) last October and reappeared with neck second in Group 2 Duke Of York (6f, good to firm) before third to Lazzat in Group 1 Jubilee at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm; beaten just over 3l); could be involved.

12/1

Form: -41372 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Beaten less than a length in the Commonwealth Cup over C&D (good to firm) in June; that remains her best effort but she probably found 5f too sharp when just denied in Group 3 at Longchamp five weeks ago; still low mileage and unexposed; very interesting contender back under optimum conditions.
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20

(13)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Rayevka

9st 0lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: F-H Graffard

Beaten less than a length in the Commonwealth Cup over C&D (good to firm) in June; that remains her best effort but she probably found 5f too sharp when just denied in Group 3 at Longchamp five weeks ago; still low mileage and unexposed; very interesting contender back under optimum conditions.

10/1

3rd

18

(10)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Rayevka

8st 13lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: F-H Graffard

Down the field in the Cheveley Park last September and no match for Arizona Blaze at Chantilly on reappearance, but surge of improvement at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) 19 days ago when she easily won a Listed race; supplemented for this race and it remains to be seen where her limitations now lie.

20/1

8

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Rayevka

9st 2lb

J: Maxime Guyon

T: F-H Graffard

Twice-raced French filly who looks very promising; supplemented for this race, having quickened clear for an impressive 5l success at Chantilly (6f, soft) early last week when building on debut effort; trainer has landed a couple of major prizes in Britain this term; fascinating contender.

10/1

Non-runners

Rosy Affair

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £579.70
Straight Forecast £595.79
Tricast £26713.78
Trifecta £22504.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Big Mojo

SPOTLIGHT:

Kind Of Blue

RP RATINGS:

Lazzat

Telegraph:

King Cuan

LAMBOURN:

No Half Measures

D Express:

James's Delight

Daily Mail:

Witness Stand

The Star:

Quinault

POSTDATA:

Big Mojo

The Guardian:

Big Mojo

Daily Record:

Big Mojo

NEWMARKET:

Kind Of Blue

Daily Mirror:

Kind Of Blue

The Times:

Lazzat

The Sun:

Lazzat