June 16 / 17.35 Ascot

17.35

Good To Firm

Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £70887.5
  • 1m 1f 212y
  • Class 1
  • 16 runners
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Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 427-35 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Group 2 winner and Group 1 placed over 1m2f at Longchamp last year (also fourth in Prince Of Wales's over C&D) but he ended 2025 on a low note and has been below par in two outings over 1m4f at Longchamp this spring, markedly so last time; big shout if back to his best in first-time cheekpieces but James Doyle sticks with Haatem.
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1st

11

(10)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Map Of Stars

9st 5lb

J: James McDonald

T: F-H Graffard

Group 2 winner and Group 1 placed over 1m2f at Longchamp last year (also fourth in Prince Of Wales's over C&D) but he ended 2025 on a low note and has been below par in two outings over 1m4f at Longchamp this spring, markedly so last time; big shout if back to his best in first-time cheekpieces but James Doyle sticks with Haatem.

12/1

4th

6

(2)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Map Of Stars

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: F-H Graffard

French-trained 4yo who won two Listed races last term but it's this year that he's really found his stride, winning over 1m2f in a Group 3 and Group 2 on first two outings, and Horizon Dore (third in this race last year) could not lay a glove on him in the latter on good ground (unraced on good to firm); powerful challenge took him to within a neck of victory in the Group 1 Ganay on latest outing and he's a serious player.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 2210-5

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Admirably consistent in defeat in Group races last year before winning the Grade 3 Nashville Derby at Kentucky (10.5f, firm) in August; well beaten in the Breeders' Cup Turf on final 2025 start but offered enough to think he retains all his ability when fifth of six to Ombudsman in Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1m2f, good) on reappearance 19 days ago; considered.
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2nd

15

(13)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Wimbledon Hawkeye

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Admirably consistent in defeat in Group races last year before winning the Grade 3 Nashville Derby at Kentucky (10.5f, firm) in August; well beaten in the Breeders' Cup Turf on final 2025 start but offered enough to think he retains all his ability when fifth of six to Ombudsman in Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1m2f, good) on reappearance 19 days ago; considered.

8/1

5th

6

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

19:12 Sandown

Wimbledon Hawkeye

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Admirably consistent in defeat in Group races last year before winning the Grade 3 Nashville Derby at Kentucky (10.5f, firm) last August; well beaten in the Breeders' Cup Turf next time; has an each-way shout if fully tuned up for this reappearance outing.

12/1

6

(2)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Wimbledon Hawkeye

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Royal Lodge winner last term and holding his form well in a busy 2025 campaign, most recently second in the Princess Of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm; Group 2) against his elders; ties in with Galveston on Royal Ascot running in cheekpieces (reapplied today); solid.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: -31125 D

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Had a very productive spell at Meydan earlier in the year, winning two handicaps before progressing again when second to Quddwah in Group 2 Singspiel and fifth to Ombudsman in Group 1 Dubai Turf (both 1m1f, good); those efforts suggest he can make his presence felt in Listed races back in Britain but this is a particularly strong one.
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7th

3

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 177y

Class 1

13:50 York

Dividend

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland

Unraced on slow ground; won two handicaps in a row at Meydan (1m1f/9.5f, good) in February before Group 2 second there (1m1f, good) and he returned from a break with good third in the Listed Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm); things haven't gone to plan on his two starts since but a line can be put through Goodwood as he got no run; interesting contender.

20/1

7th

6

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Dividend

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won two handicaps in a row at Meydan (1m1f/9.5f, good) in February before Group 2 second there (1m1f, good); returned from break with good third in the Listed Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm); flopped at Sandown four weeks ago but very much of interest on his earlier form.

8/1

6th

2

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Dividend

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

In great form since wearing cheekpieces, completing a handicap double at Meydan then running well in better races, latest at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm; Listed) back on home soil; solid claims in the retained headgear.

11/2

Form: 3324-0 D

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Consistent performer who chased home Haatem in this on good to firm last year; ended 2025 with solid efforts in Bahrain and Hong Kong and it's probably worth forgiving him a rare off day in Saudi Arabia in February; capable of making a bold bid in this again assuming stall 15 isn't too troublesome.
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1st

8

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Galen

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Group 3 winner at the Curragh (1m2f, good) last April and went close under a penalty in the Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) in June; returned to form in that same Listed race last month, when fourth of 16 (good to firm; Dividend third), and he could have a part to play.

3/1

4th

6

(15)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Galen

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Consistent performer who chased home Haatem in this on good to firm last year; ended 2025 with solid efforts in Bahrain and Hong Kong and it's probably worth forgiving him a rare off day in Saudi Arabia in February; capable of making a bold bid in this again assuming stall 15 isn't too troublesome.

9/1

3rd

2

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Galen

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Stepped up from his Dubai efforts earlier in the year when making all in C&D Group 3 Alleged Stakes (first-time cheekpieces) in April; faded into fifth behind Los Angeles in the Mooresbridge Stakes; good effort when second in the Listed Wolferton Stakes at Ascot; not one of his better efforts in the four-race Meld Stakes at Leopardstown last month.

11/2

6th
16 (8)
Survie

12/1

Form: 0-1343 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Ex-French mare who has several pieces of Group 1 form over middle distances, including in Saudi Arabia for this yard in February; however, she's been well below par in her two outings back in Britain this spring, albeit with 1m on AW too sharp for her on the first occasion.
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6th

16

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Survie

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Boughey

Ex-French mare who has several pieces of Group 1 form over middle distances, including in Saudi Arabia for this yard in February; however, she's been well below par in her two outings back in Britain this spring, albeit with 1m on AW too sharp for her on the first occasion.

12/1

3rd

13

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Survie

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Boughey

Ex-French mare who has several pieces of Group 1 form over middle distances, including a Saudi effort since joining new yard this year; unsuited by drop back to 1m last time when one place behind Cathedral, losing her unbeaten AW record; big player on peak figures.

4/1

Form: 352-29 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
No win since landing two of his first four starts but has a largely consistent record in Listed/Group company since, including third to Haatem and Galen in this race on good to firm 12 months ago; again ran well when chasing home Damysus in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) on reappearance in April; a subsequent Chester run was disappointing but his record suggests he's unlikely to stay down for long.
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5th

5

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Kings Gambit

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Harry Charlton

Late headway once in the clear in the Listed Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) in June, finishing seventh of 16, and outclassed in the Eclipse since (well beaten at 100-1); drops back in grade and the step back up in trip is worth a go, but he's 0-13 in Group/Listed races since winning the London Gold Cup in May 2024 and may again find a few too good.

9/1

6th

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Kings Gambit

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Harry Charlton

Capable of very useful form but he is 0-12 since landing a major handicap at Newbury over two years ago and was unplaced in the Listed Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot last month; supplemented at a cost of £50,000, possibly to act as pacemaker for fellow Wathnan Racing runner Gethin.

66/1

7th

10

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Kings Gambit

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Harry Charlton

No win since landing two of his first four starts but has a largely consistent record in Listed/Group company since, including third to Haatem and Galen in this race on good to firm 12 months ago; again ran well when chasing home Damysus in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) on reappearance in April; a subsequent Chester run was disappointing but his record suggests he's unlikely to stay down for long.

11/1

11/1

Form: /543-3 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Best effort in a truncated 2025 campaign when fourth to Haatem in this race (good to firm); showed enough to think he retains all his ability when third in 1m2f Goodwood Listed race (good) on reappearance 25 days ago; could reach the frame in this again.
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1st

2

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Enfjaar

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

He's run well on both visits to Goodwood, latest a close third in 1m2f Listed race here (good) in May after an absence, and the late headway he made when eighth in the Listed Wolferton at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) suggests this step up in trip could be a good move; each-way chance.

12/1

8th

5

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Enfjaar

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Best effort in a truncated 2025 campaign when fourth to Haatem in this race (good to firm); showed enough to think he retains all his ability when third in 1m2f Goodwood Listed race (good) on reappearance 25 days ago; could reach the frame in this again.

11/1

3rd

5

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

Enfjaar

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Unlucky second at Glorious Goodwood in 2024 when bidding for a notable 1m2f handicap double; best effort in a truncated 2025 campaign when fourth to Haatem in Listed grade at Royal Ascot; should be thereabouts, provided he's in top form after ten-month layoff.

5/1

Form: 1113- D

Last run: 275 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Unraced at two; rapidly developed into a smart performer last year, making it 3-3 when just coming out on top in the Listed Glasgow at Hamilton (1m3f) in July; lost unbeaten record when third in 1m2f Longchamp Group 3 in the autumn but the two ahead of him were Croix Du Nord and Daryz and it was another slight step forward in terms of RPRs; raced only on good/very soft on turf; a surprise if there isn't more to come from him in 2026.
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3rd

3

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Nahraan

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Rapidly developed into a smart performer last year, winning Listed Glasgow Stakes at Hamilton (1m3f, good); raced too freely when only ninth in Wolferton at Royal Ascot (joint-favourite) on reappearance; still has untapped potential and the last run may have blown away the cobwebs.

5/2

9th

12

(9)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Nahraan

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Unraced at two; rapidly developed into a smart performer last year, making it 3-3 when just coming out on top in the Listed Glasgow at Hamilton (1m3f) in July; lost unbeaten record when third in 1m2f Longchamp Group 3 in the autumn but the two ahead of him were Croix Du Nord and Daryz and it was another slight step forward in terms of RPRs; raced only on good/very soft on turf; a surprise if there isn't more to come from him in 2026.

11/2

1st

3

(4)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 1

19:10 Hamilton

Nahraan

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Picked up well from an unpromising position to run down smart stablemate Cajole on 8.6f Wolverhampton debut in May and confirmed himself an exciting prospect with a 4l win under a penalty over 1m2f at Windsor (good) since; the way he powered clear in the closing stages suggests the slightly longer trip this evening will suit and this Group-entered colt can take the step up to Listed level in his stride.

13/8

Form: 05-124 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won handicap at Meydan (1m2f, good) in January and very close second in Group 3 there (1m2f, good) later that month; returned to Britain with a creditable fourth (Wimbledon Hawkeye fifth) of six to Ombudsman in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; Buick is on him rather than Ancient Wisdom; likely to be on the premises.
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3rd

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Newbury

Arabian Light

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Appleby

Success at Meydan early this year was followed by a creditable return to Britain, then a lesser show at Royal Ascot; the same happened in 2025, preceding another below-form effort in July, so that has to be a worry even though best efforts would see him on the premises; William Buick seemingly prefers Al Zanati.

13/2

10th

3

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Arabian Light

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won handicap at Meydan (1m2f, good) in January and very close second in Group 3 there (1m2f, good) later that month; returned to Britain with a creditable fourth (Wimbledon Hawkeye fifth) of six to Ombudsman in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; Buick is on him rather than Ancient Wisdom; likely to be on the premises.

14/1

4th

3

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

19:12 Sandown

Arabian Light

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Beat Bedouin Prince to win handicap at Meydan (1m2f, good) in January and very close second in Group 3 there (1m2f, good) later that month; this 5yo has had just ten starts and further improvement cannot be ruled out, but a career best is necessary if he's to come out on top today.

14/1

Form: 25223-

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
No win since the 2024 Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket but runner-up in Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, good to soft; beaten a neck) and Group 3 at Newbury (1m4f, soft) last autumn; below-form 5l third in 1m4f Kempton Listed race (AW debut) in December when last seen; wears first-time cheekpieces; Buick seemingly prefers Arabian Light.
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11th

2

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Ancient Wisdom

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

No win since the 2024 Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket but runner-up in Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, good to soft; beaten a neck) and Group 3 at Newbury (1m4f, soft) last autumn; below-form 5l third in 1m4f Kempton Listed race (AW debut) in December when last seen; wears first-time cheekpieces; Buick seemingly prefers Arabian Light.

16/1

2nd

2

(6)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Ancient Wisdom

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Group 1 Futurity winner (on heavy ground) on this weekend as a 2yo; smart form on his day in a mixed record since, this season's plus points being his close second to Al Aasy in April and the narrow defeat when finishing strongly in Listed race at Goodwood last time (first run as a gelding); they were over 1m2f but last season's best efforts were at 1m4f and 1m5f; player if this is another of his good days.

11/4

2nd

1

(7)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Ancient Wisdom

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Group 1 winner (on heavy ground) as a 2yo; fell short of Classic standard last term but bagged Group 3 honours and ran well at that level on penultimate start (1m2f, good; at Sandown); gelded since facing a stiffer task in the Coronation Cup; leading player on ratings.

9/4

Form: 5/463- C

Last run: 360 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Sold on the eve of this meeting last year for £2,000,000 and finished a creditable third to Rebel's Romance and Al Riffa in the Group 2 Hardwicke (1m4f, good to firm) a few days later; withdrawn after rearing over being saddled up on an intended start at last year's Newmarket July meeting; subsequently left Clive Cox and hasn't been seen since.
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7th

3

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 1

18:30 Windsor

Ghostwriter

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Placed in several Group 1s when trained by Clive Cox; returning from a year off when down the field in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot on stable debut and then ran perfectly well in a Group 3 at Goodwood, albeit one that was steadily run; unlikely he's as good as he was, but still makes plenty of appeal at this level; goes on all ground.

7/2

4th

3

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Ghostwriter

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

He was returning from a year off when down the field in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot in June, and may have needed that first run for Kevin Philippart De Foy; classy performer for Clive Cox prior to £2,000,000 sale, making the frame in several Group 1s, and can have a big say if back to his best.

6/1

12th

8

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Ghostwriter

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Sold on the eve of this meeting last year for £2,000,000 and finished a creditable third to Rebel's Romance and Al Riffa in the Group 2 Hardwicke (1m4f, good to firm) a few days later; withdrawn after rearing over being saddled up on an intended start at last year's Newmarket July meeting; subsequently left Clive Cox and hasn't been seen since.

8/1

13th
7 (12)
Gaucher

20/1

Form: /41-12 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won a Grade 3 hurdle at Tipperary (good to yielding) last October and progressive form on AW since reverting to the Flat for this yard, posting two easy wins at Dundalk (1m4f/10.6f) before excellent second in 1m2f Newcastle handicap on Good Friday; not that far off on form but quickish ground would be an unknown (raced only on good or softer on turf).
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4th

5

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:15 Leopardstown

Gaucher

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: W P Mullins

Smart dual-purpose sort has won four races apiece over hurdles and on the level; was a close third to stablemate Ethical Diamond in the Group 3 Ballyroan Stakes over C&D last time, 1l behind Green Impact; can run well again but needs more to win.

20/1

3rd

4

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Leopardstown

Gaucher

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W P Mullins

150-rated hurdler; has done well on AW, notching two emphatic wins at Dundalk before excellent second in 1m2f Newcastle handicap on Good Friday; never threatened in Royal Ascot's Wolferton Stakes; not in the same league as stablemate Ethical Diamond.

12/1

13th

7

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Gaucher

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W P Mullins

Won a Grade 3 hurdle at Tipperary (good to yielding) last October and progressive form on AW since reverting to the Flat for this yard, posting two easy wins at Dundalk (1m4f/10.6f) before excellent second in 1m2f Newcastle handicap on Good Friday; not that far off on form but quickish ground would be an unknown (raced only on good or softer on turf).

20/1

14th
14 (11)
Royal Rhyme

16/1

Form: /35-65 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Did well initially in his career, including when beating three rivals in the 2024 Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1m2f, soft); 0-9 since, albeit twice placed at the highest level; pulled too hard when beaten about 6l into sixth of 12 on return in a Group 3 at the Curragh (1m2f, soft) in April; never featured at Chester in a Group 2 on good since; good to firm ground is a worry.
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5th

4

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Royal Rhyme

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Hindered by major traffic issues when behind two of today's rivals at Royal Ascot last time; losing run is mounting up but he's 1-1 over C&D, namely a win in the 2024 Brigadier Gerard Stakes; interesting back here.

6/1

14th

14

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Royal Rhyme

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Did well initially in his career, including when beating three rivals in the 2024 Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1m2f, soft); 0-9 since, albeit twice placed at the highest level; pulled too hard when beaten about 6l into sixth of 12 on return in a Group 3 at the Curragh (1m2f, soft) in April; never featured at Chester in a Group 2 on good since; good to firm ground is a worry.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8270-3

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Second in the Irish Derby and Grand Prix de Paris for Aidan O'Brien in 2023; failed to match that level in Australia until finishing a nose second in 1m2f Group 3 at Randwick last September; down the field in the Caulfield Cup on his final start there but resumed his European career with a pleasing staying-on third to Minnie Hauk in 1m2f Curragh Group 2 (good) six weeks ago; raced largely on good or softer on turf (below form in 2023 Derby on good to firm); his yard has had three placed in this since 2021.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

21th

1

(11)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Adelaide River

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second in the Irish Derby and Grand Prix de Paris for Aidan O'Brien in 2023; mostly below that level in Australia, apart from a nose second in 1m2f Group 3 at Randwick last September; made a good start back in Ireland with a pleasing staying-on third in a Group 2 here in May; doubts raised two subsequent runs; late entrant to handicap ranks, 13lb below his career high.

14/1

5th

1

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:10 Leopardstown

Adelaide River

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second in the Irish Derby and Grand Prix de Paris for Aidan O'Brien in 2023; mostly below that level in Australia, apart from a nose second in 1m2f Group 3 at Randwick last September; marked his return to Ireland with a pleasing staying-on third to Minnie Hauk in 1m2f Curragh Group 2 (good) in May; failed to feature in Royal Ascot's Wolferton Stakes.

4/1

15th

1

(14)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Adelaide River

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second in the Irish Derby and Grand Prix de Paris for Aidan O'Brien in 2023; failed to match that level in Australia until finishing a nose second in 1m2f Group 3 at Randwick last September; down the field in the Caulfield Cup on his final start there but resumed his European career with a pleasing staying-on third to Minnie Hauk in 1m2f Curragh Group 2 (good) six weeks ago; raced largely on good or softer on turf (below form in 2023 Derby on good to firm); his yard has had three placed in this since 2021.

28/1

11/2

Form: 4136-7 CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Landed a second win at this meeting when seeing off Galen, King's Gambit and Enfjaar in this race on good to firm 12 months ago; below-par seventh on 1m2f Goodwood reappearance 25 days ago but this has presumably been the target again; the mount of James Doyle from the three Wathnan runners.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Haatem

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

Below-par results this season but he may have needed his reappearance run here and got no run in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot (eased), having won that same Listed contest last year (good to firm); won the Group 2 Vintage Stakes here in his 2yo campaign in 2023; major player if at his best.

5/2

16th

9

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Haatem

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

Landed a second win at this meeting when seeing off Galen, King's Gambit and Enfjaar in this race on good to firm 12 months ago; below-par seventh on 1m2f Goodwood reappearance 25 days ago but this has presumably been the target again; the mount of James Doyle from the three Wathnan runners.

11/2

7th

6

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

Haatem

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has form on all types of ground; smart performer whose strong CV includes wins in the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood as a 2yo and two Royal Ascot contests, more recently last year's Wolferton (1m2f Listed); best figures give him a major chance at the weights.

7/2

14/1

Form: 608-42 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Versatile as regards ground; smart on his day and enhanced his good Epsom record when only narrowly denied a second successive win the Group 3 Diomed (8.5f, good to soft) 11 days ago; Listed winner over this trip on good to firm in 2024; good chance on the Epsom form but stall 16 isn't ideal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
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+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £91.00
Straight Forecast £80.42
Tricast £2431.38
Trifecta £3633.30

Selections

The Guardian:

Ghostwriter

SPOTLIGHT:

Haatem

NEWMARKET:

Wimbledon Hawkeye

RP RATINGS:

Map Of Stars

Daily Mirror:

Nahraan

TOPSPEED:

Dividend

Telegraph:

Royal Rhyme

D Express:

Wimbledon Hawkeye

The Times:

Map Of Stars

Daily Mail:

Ghostwriter

The Star:

Ghostwriter

Daily Record:

Ghostwriter

POSTDATA:

Haatem

The Sun:

Haatem