June 16 / 18.10 Ascot

18.10

Good To Firm

Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £61848
  • 1m 6f 34y
  • Class 2
  • 19 runners
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Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.25
  • Place: £2.25

Form: 4353-1

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
After just the solitary run as 2yo he made steady progress last season and delivered a clear personal best when reeling in the front-running Gamrai in a 1m4f Newmarket handicap at the Guineas meeting (good to firm; first run since gelded) on reappearance; up just 4lb and this return to a longer trip won't bother him; hard to knock.
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1st

8

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Daiquiri Bay

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

2m Group 1 entry for Ascot in October, along with several others in this; unraced on good to soft and below form in a soft-ground run last term; unbeaten in 2026, having led in the closing stages on good to firm at the Newmarket Guineas meeting (1m4f) and Royal Ascot (1m6f; by a head); raised another 5lb but progressive and plenty to like if the ground proves suitable.

10/1

1st

4

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Daiquiri Bay

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

After just the solitary run as 2yo he made steady progress last season and delivered a clear personal best when reeling in the front-running Gamrai in a 1m4f Newmarket handicap at the Guineas meeting (good to firm; first run since gelded) on reappearance; up just 4lb and this return to a longer trip won't bother him; hard to knock.

6/1

1st

6

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Daiquiri Bay

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Sole win in eight runs was a Chester maiden; best efforts, however, when third in both the 1m6f Melrose at York (good to firm; led over 2f out) and another valuable handicap over C&D (good; finishing strongly) in October; gelded soon afterwards; interesting prospect as 4yo.

5/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.25

Form: 124-12 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Late developer who ran once as a 2yo; the waves made last season have gathered scale in handicaps this year, as he backed up his comfortable AW win (1m3f) with a length defeat by Daiquiri Bay at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm; led for the most part); he clearly needs to find more again (off 2lb higher) to gain his revenge on the winner but these Gosden runners have a tendency to get better and better; the stable has won this twice since 2021.
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5th

3

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Gamrai

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: George Scott

Lightly raced 4yo who has come into his own in a major way; second on good to firm at Newmarket (1m4f) and Royal Ascot (1m6f) in his last two starts; has since changed hands and left the Gosdens; climbing the ladder and although another major step up is required against Dubai Honour on this move out of handicaps, he should be highly competitive against the rest.

6/1

2nd

8

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Gamrai

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Late developer who ran once as a 2yo; the waves made last season have gathered scale in handicaps this year, as he backed up his comfortable AW win (1m3f) with a length defeat by Daiquiri Bay at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm; led for the most part); he clearly needs to find more again (off 2lb higher) to gain his revenge on the winner but these Gosden runners have a tendency to get better and better; the stable has won this twice since 2021.

11/2

2nd

5

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Gamrai

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won a maiden at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) on reappearance last term, before failing to go on in his next two starts; however, he was gelded later in the autumn and led 2f out for an impressive 3l win when back in action five weeks ago in useful handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW); 9lb higher today but likely to stay 1m4f and, after just five races, could still have potential.

15/8

OUR TIP

22/1

  • Place: £8.00

Form: 2115-6

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Had a ball last year after being gelded, winning three of his six starts and as good as ever when a close fifth stepped up to 1m6f at Haydock in September; however, he is a 6yo and perhaps high in the weights now, a suspicion seemingly confirmed by his York run one month ago; there's no obvious significance in the return of cheekpieces.
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14th

11

(14)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Paddy The Squire

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Markedly improved last year and even better this term, all on good or good to firm, although he had lots of soft-ground form in previous seasons; wore cheekpieces when staying-on third of 16 to Daiquiri Bay at Royal Ascot (1m6f) and close second at Newmarket (1m4f) 18 days later; raised another 3lb but each-way player if the ground is okay for him.

20/1

2nd

3

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Paddy The Squire

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Much improved last year, including after his second to Plage De Havre in this race at Haydock; York sixth to Klassleader on reappearance but back to his best when staying-on third of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) 18 days ago; needs respect.

7/1

3rd

3

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Paddy The Squire

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Had a ball last year after being gelded, winning three of his six starts and as good as ever when a close fifth stepped up to 1m6f at Haydock in September; however, he is a 6yo and perhaps high in the weights now, a suspicion seemingly confirmed by his York run one month ago; there's no obvious significance in the return of cheekpieces.

22/1

Form: 337-36

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Still looked a bit wet behind the ears when beaten under 4l into fifth in this 12 months ago (7-1) and has raised his game subsequently, notably when only just missing out in a 1m6f handicap at Glorious Goodwood and posting another placed effort at Meydan during the winter (1m4f, good); absent since below par in a Group 3 there in February; should have freshened up since with this presumably the plan; interesting.
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3rd

7

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Aeronautic

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Close third in this last year and a creditable, running-on fourth of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) latest start; strong each-way chance.

6/1

4th

12

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Aeronautic

9st 9lb

J: John R Velazquez

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Still looked a bit wet behind the ears when beaten under 4l into fifth in this 12 months ago (7-1) and has raised his game subsequently, notably when only just missing out in a 1m6f handicap at Glorious Goodwood and posting another placed effort at Meydan during the winter (1m4f, good); absent since below par in a Group 3 there in February; should have freshened up since with this presumably the plan; interesting.

9/1

9

(12)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

Aeronautic

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of seven for yard; fine efforts in staying handicaps at Ascot (1m6f, gd-fm), Goodwood (1m6f, gd-sft) and Leopardstown (1m5f, gd-yld) on last three starts; this step up in trip needs to eke out a bit more if he is to get his head in front.

16/1

Form: 971-32 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-9 overall and going the right way in handicaps, finishing a clear second (from the front) over 1m4f at York (good) last time behind a sharp Haggas improver whom he'd beaten over 1m6f on final run last season (good to soft; first run after gelding operation); this return to 1m6f has to be a good thing; respected.
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6th

9

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Sing Us A Song

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Upset in the stalls when a disappointing favourite at this meeting last year (subsequently gelded); had a 1m6f win next time and solid performances when beaten about 3l on all three starts this season, sixth of 16 when back up to 1m6f at Royal Ascot latest; others saw it out better that day but he should have serious each-way claims.

6/1

5th

14

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Sing Us A Song

9st 9lb

J: James McDonald

T: Ralph Beckett

Record of 3-9 overall and going the right way in handicaps, finishing a clear second (from the front) over 1m4f at York (good) last time behind a sharp Haggas improver whom he'd beaten over 1m6f on final run last season (good to soft; first run after gelding operation); this return to 1m6f has to be a good thing; respected.

7/1

2nd

6

(3)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Sing Us A Song

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Disappointed over 1m4f at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood last summer but returned from a gelding operation to win at Haydock (sole run at 1m6f, good to soft) in September; made a satisfactory reappearance at Epsom 15 days ago and is still lightly raced, so could have more to offer; good ground and softer would probably be better for him than good to firm.

4/1

2/1

Form: 1321-1 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Made his debut just over a year ago; firmly on the upgrade when signing off last season with a handicap win at Haydock (1m6f, good; first-time cheekpieces) and following up on his reappearance at Hamilton (1m5f, good; no headgear) where the narrow margin of victory masked his superiority (he overcame trouble); he's up a further 8lb but the improvement could keep coming; James Doyle prefers him over Wathnan's other pair; big player.
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9th

4

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 137y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Valiancy

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Signed off last term with a win at Haydock (1m6f, good) on the only time he's worn cheekpieces; overcame trouble at Hamilton (1m5f) on reappearance and although it was hard work when he plugged on from the rear to be sixth of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm; 9-4 favourite) it was his best performance on the figures and gave encouragement for 2m+; cheekpieces return.

3/1

6th

10

(14)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Valiancy

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Made his debut just over a year ago; firmly on the upgrade when signing off last season with a handicap win at Haydock (1m6f, good; first-time cheekpieces) and following up on his reappearance at Hamilton (1m5f, good; no headgear) where the narrow margin of victory masked his superiority (he overcame trouble); he's up a further 8lb but the improvement could keep coming; James Doyle prefers him over Wathnan's other pair; big player.

2/1

1st

2

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Valiancy

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Made debut last May and all six runs were on good ground; maiden winner here who was increasingly competitive coming from behind in his three handicaps, winning in first-time cheekpieces from Ride The Thunder at Haydock (1m6f) in September when last seen; up 7lb, back slightly in trip and no headgear, but he's still one to note.

7/4

Form: 400-41

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
His form eventually ran cold for the Gosdens last season but he's back on the up for his new yard, following his pleasing comeback at Newmarket with a decisive win at Kempton where he swept by late on (1m4f, AW); has low enough mileage to believe he'll cope fine with a 7lb rise and, despite not being Wathnan's first string on jockey arrangements, he's one to consider.
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3

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Ernst Blofeld

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hamad Al Jehani

It looked as if 1m6f stretched him when seventh of 16 at Royal Ascot (every chance 2f out); however, he again came up short in two 1m4f handicaps since, 7l fifth of 16 at the York Ebor meeting last time; something to prove.

11/2

5th

5

(12)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Ernst Blofeld

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Unraced on softer than good; it looked as if 1m6f stretched him when seventh of 16 at Royal Ascot (every chance 2f out) and that he probably remained in form; however, he again came up short when favourite back over 1m4f at Ascot on latest start; something to prove after that.

25/1

5th

4

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:12 Ascot

Ernst Blofeld

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Fourth at Newmarket (1m4f, good) on seasonal/stable debut gave encouragement again, followed by a decisive win at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in May; 14-1 but it looked as if 1m6f stretched him when seventh of 16 at Royal Ascot (good to firm; every chance 2f out) and he probably remained in form; needs a close look back at 1m4f.

2/1

16/1

Form: 429-23

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
It wasn't a strong Listed race in which she finished third at Goodwood (1m4f, good) in May and the steady pace casts further doubts about that form; the handicapper saw fit to raise her 5lb and that spells danger in this competitive race back up in trip.
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10th

6

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Incensed

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Amanda Perrett

Chased home Topteam on her C&D reappearance; good third in a Goodwood Listed race next time but has lost her form since; needs a return to Kempton to help spark a revival.

12/1

13th

14

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Incensed

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Amanda Perrett

Two big runs over 1m4f here, including when third of nine in Listed race in May; not quite so good in two Ascot handicaps (1m6f/1m4f) since and there's a bit more to prove at this trip but that Listed run reads well.

25/1

5th

3

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

16:23 Ascot

Incensed

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

Four-time winner whose third of nine in Goodwood Listed race (1m4f, good) in May looks all the better now; midfield finish in the 16-runner 1m6f Copper Horse handicap at the Royal meeting was no disgrace and she's not dismissed.

12/1

9th
9 (18)
Enemy

50/1

Form: -13109 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won 1m4f/2m handicaps on the AW (3-36 on turf) earlier this year but this is a different ball game altogether and his run at Carlisle 17 days ago was no more than average; plenty of others appeal more.
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23

(19)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Enemy

8st 11lb

T: Ian Williams

Reserve; won 1m4f/2m handicaps on the AW early this year but his strike-rate on turf is only 3-39 (last win in January 2023); close third at Ascot (second-time cheekpieces) two weeks ago was his best turf result for ages but he's been 14th, 16th and 20th when outsider in his three previous Ebors.

50/1

3rd

5

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Enemy

9st 12lb

J: Mme Frida Valle Skar

T: Ian Williams

Won 1m4f/2m handicaps on the AW early this year; only 3-38 on turf but quite encouraging runs in hot 1m3f/1m6f handicaps before finishing tailed off at Newmarket after starting slowly (1m4f); it wouldn't be a bolt from the blue should he run well but others are safer.

25/1

12th

6

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Enemy

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ian Williams

Won 1m4f/2m handicaps on the AW early this year; beaten just over 7l in hot handicaps at Carlisle (1m3f) and Royal Ascot (1m6f) on last two outings, shaping much better than ninth of 16 suggests in the latter (big move to dispute lead early in straight) but his turf strike-rate is 3-37.

33/1

10/1

Form: 1126-7 C

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won the Cork Derby over 1m4f before following up in the 2m4f handicap on this card 12 months ago (good to firm) and that golden spell continued when second in the Ebor at York (1m6f); only 2lb higher than at York so he's not handicapped out of this, and last month's run in a Group 3 after 215 days away should have brought him on fitness-wise; respected.
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3rd

2

(7)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Ascending

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Progressive 2025, notably on good to firm with his win at Royal Ascot (2m4f) and second in the Ebor at York (1m6f); easily his most competitive show of 2026 was last time when fourth of 22 back in the Ebor (good to soft; Beylerbeyi a neck behind giving 3lb) and he shaped from off the pace as if he's probably as good as ever; seriously considered.

8/1

4th

18

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Ascending

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Henry De Bromhead

Unraced on the soft on Flat for nearly two years; progressive last season, most notably on good to firm with his win at Royal Ascot (2m4f) and second in this race; failed to shine at Ascot on first two starts this season (every chance over 1f out at the Royal meeting) before never dangerous when 40-1 in a recent Leopardstown Group 3; off the same mark as 12 months ago, however, this Irish St Leger entry could be dangerous to dismiss.

22/1

6th

1

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Leopardstown

Ascending

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Progressive last season, completing a hat-trick in the 2m4f Ascot Stakes; continued on the upgrade when second to Ethical Diamond in the Ebor at York (1m6f); has failed to recapture his best form in two trips to Ascot this season; was getting 6lb from the Mullins horse in the Ebor, now rated 20lb inferior.

20/1

16/1

Form: 355-27

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Not a prolific winner, with his waiting tactics, and never involved when 7-1 for last year's 1m4f Duke of Edinburgh at this meeting; however, it would be unwise not to recall his fourth in the Ebor at York last August (1m6f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark and he was unsuited by the steady pace at York last time out (1m4f); could get competitive should this pan out favourably; stable won this in 2022.
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5th

2

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Stressfree

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

His only appearance here was a win in 2024; beaten on his last 13 starts, running some good races but he's often a hostage of fortune coming from off the pace and does not look the percentage call over new trip.

7/1

4th

2

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Haydock

Stressfree

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Beaten on his last 12 starts but has run some good races in the meantime, finishing third in this last year (good) and sixth of 22 in the Ebor at York (1m6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; could be thereabouts.

6/1

6th

16

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Stressfree

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Probably no ground worries; not a prolific winner, with his waiting tactics, but he was fourth in the Ebor last year off a 2lb higher mark; ran creditably on reappearance, before none of his three starts since panned out favourably; can be given a place chance.

33/1

33/1

Form: 41637-

Last run: 318 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Ran surprisingly well to finish so close in last year's Queen's Vase over C&D but perhaps flattered by that given subsequent defeats (Group 3 and a strong handicap); gelded prior to tailing off on his hurdling debut at Cheltenham in November and absent since; the return of cheekpieces is no bad thing.
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12th

5

(15)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Hallelujah U

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Ran surprisingly well to finish so close in last year's Queen's Vase over C&D but perhaps flattered by that given subsequent defeats (Group 3 and a strong handicap); gelded prior to tailing off on his hurdling debut at Cheltenham in November and absent since; the return of cheekpieces is no bad thing.

33/1

7th

14

(14)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

Hallelujah U

8st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Wore cheekpieces on last three outings, all on good to firm; won a 1m4f Thirsk handicap on first occasion and he's 23lb higher today thanks mostly to his staying-on sixth in the 1m6f Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot; failed to confirm that improvement in 1m5f Newmarket Group 3 on latest start, admittedly not disgraced but that makes others look a bit more solid today.

16/1

3rd

2

(1)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Hallelujah U

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Wore cheekpieces the last twice, winning a Thirsk handicap (1m4f) then appearing to improve markedly with staying-on sixth in the 1m6f Queen's Vase when upped further in trip; latter effort ties him in with a few of today's rivals; may have more to offer in the retained headgear.

8/1

Form: -64077 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Close up in a Saudi Arabian 1m7f handicap in February (latest run in a tongue-tie that now returns) but that form is none too persuasive in a race of this nature and he's hardly hit the ground running back in Britain; only eighth in this last year off 2lb higher; one for the optimists.
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21th

20

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Real Dream

8st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Rarely seen on softer than good but it used to be okay (2023); made the frame only once (Saudi Arabia in February) from seven starts this year; admittedly hampered at Newmarket six weeks ago on latest outing, a race in which he ran well last term before finishing fifth in this; 7lb lower than 12 months ago and has a place squeak but there's been no win for over three years.

33/1

7th

3

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Real Dream

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Third in this race last year off 3lb higher; competitive only once (Saudi Arabia in February) from six starts this year and there's been no win for very nearly three years, so he's far from being the percentage call.

50/1

13th

6

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Real Dream

9st 11lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: Ian Williams

Close up in a Saudi Arabian 1m7f handicap in February (latest run in a tongue-tie that now returns) but that form is none too persuasive in a race of this nature and he's hardly hit the ground running back in Britain; only eighth in this last year off 2lb higher; one for the optimists.

22/1

14th
7 (16)
Yashin

50/1

Form: 7606-0 C

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 7yo; won a slowly run, four-runner Group 3 over 2m here in April 2025 on his stable debut but failed to kick on and he needed to run a lot better than he did at Newmarket in early May (1m6f) to be seriously considered here; the hood and blinkers are new additions.
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20th

2

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Yashin

12st 0lb

J: Mr T Walsh

T: Jessica Bedi

Ex-Jessica Harrington/Michael Bell; winner at Group 3 level for his two former trainers; despite reduced mark, does not look well handicapped at this stage; stable debut.

50/1

14th

7

(16)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Yashin

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Bell

Ex-Irish 7yo; won a slowly run, four-runner Group 3 over 2m here in April 2025 on his stable debut but failed to kick on and he needed to run a lot better than he did at Newmarket in early May (1m6f) to be seriously considered here; the hood and blinkers are new additions.

50/1

15th
13 (17)
Duraji

14/1

Form: 940-63

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Only 1-10 for Dermot Weld but was highly tried on occasions; made his debut for Richard Hughes in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) and, having broken well from his wide draw, he put up a bold show from the front only to be reeled in late in the day; a 2lb nudge is easy to stomach and dropping back to 1m6f could work given the cruising speed he showed at Chester.
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6th

3

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 1

14:40 Chester

Duraji

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Richard Hughes

Fine third from the front in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) on his first start for Richard Hughes; proved way too headstrong to give himself a chance of lasting home in the Copper Horse at Royal Ascot next time but ridden with restraint and saw things out a lot better when fourth of seven in 2m Newbury handicap (good to firm) since; has a bit to find on the figures back at Listed level.

20/1

4th

1

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Duraji

9st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Only 1-10 for Dermot Weld but was highly tried on occasions; made most from wide draw in major handicaps on both starts for Richard Hughes, reeled in late on when third in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) but backpedalling before the home straight at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm); big shout if he reverts to the Chester performance.

16/1

15th

13

(17)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Duraji

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Only 1-10 for Dermot Weld but was highly tried on occasions; made his debut for Richard Hughes in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) and, having broken well from his wide draw, he put up a bold show from the front only to be reeled in late in the day; a 2lb nudge is easy to stomach and dropping back to 1m6f could work given the cruising speed he showed at Chester.

14/1

Form: 514-94

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Only 1-10 for Andre Fabre, the win gained over 1m3f on good to soft last summer; has had only the two races for current stable and ran fairly well in the face of a stiff task in an Abu Dhabi Listed assignment in February latest (1m4f, good; wore tongue-tie; admittedly perhaps flattered from the front); it wouldn't be a bolt from the blue should he feature in the finish.
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No Results Found

Form: 8-0451

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
First reserve; has never won away from Epsom, where he excelled on a mud-splattered Derby day ten days ago (1m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces); it's unwise to take that form at face value and a 6lb rise can find him out, especially on this forecast faster surface.
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6th

5

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

13:30 Chester

Too Soon

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gary & Josh Moore

A different horse when there's give underfoot and it was very straightforward for him in a Class 2 1m4f handicap at Goodwood a fortnight ago (good to soft); that made it 2-2 in cheekpieces and he's earned the right to a crack at this, but probably playing for the places.

13/2

1st

3

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Too Soon

10st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Responded well to first-time cheekpieces in useful handicap (1m4f, soft) on Derby day when last seen, taking Epsom record to 2-2; similar type to High Degree and looks a major player in the retained headgear.

3/1

25/1

Form: 39513-

Last run: 235 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; after a stint over hurdles (1-5) he's back with his former trainer for whom he finished fourth in the 1m4f 3yo handicap here two years ago (off 3lb lower); seems to retain all his ability and would have each-way prospects if getting a run; well beaten on the Flat in sole attempt in cheekpieces.
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18

(19)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Fouroneohfever

9st 5lb

T: George Boughey

Second reserve; after a stint over hurdles (1-5) he's back with his former trainer for whom he finished fourth in the 1m4f 3yo handicap here two years ago (off 3lb lower); seems to retain all his ability and would have each-way prospects if getting a run; well beaten on the Flat in sole attempt in cheekpieces.

25/1

4th

1

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Fouroneohfever

12st 0lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Useful handicapper on the Flat for George Boughey; off the mark on fourth hurdle start when taking Ludlow handicap in good style last time; drying ground suits; should go well despite 9lb rise.

9/4

1st

1

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Ludlow

Fouroneohfever

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Four wins for George Boughey at 1m2f/1m4f and useful in that scene; wouldn't have won but displayed some ability until falling at Sandown on hurdles debut in January; also offered something to work on in two starts the following month; Flat form makes this opening hurdle mark look dangerous.

6/5

Form: 8240-9 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; soft ground wouldn't have helped when well behind Too Soon at Epsom ten days ago on seasonal debut; had some solid form in strong 1m6f/2m handicaps last season but current mark is a tough one.
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6

(4)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Dancing In Paris

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Worked his way back to some form and won a Shergar Cup race at Ascot (2m, good to firm) five weeks ago; 3lb higher today but his peak 2025 efforts were better still and he's a player.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £41.20
Straight Forecast £33.25
Tricast £590.54
Trifecta £900.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Valiancy

The Times:

Daiquiri Bay

RP RATINGS:

Gamrai

TOPSPEED:

Hallelujah U

SPOTLIGHT:

Aeronautic

LAMBOURN:

Duraji

The Star:

Ascending

NEWMARKET:

Valiancy

Telegraph:

Valiancy

Daily Mail:

Valiancy

D Express:

Valiancy

The Sun:

Valiancy

The Guardian:

Daiquiri Bay

Daily Mirror:

Daiquiri Bay

Daily Record:

Daiquiri Bay