June 19 / 18.10 Ascot

18.10

Good To Firm

Palace Of Holyroodhouse (Handicap)

  • Prize money: £61848
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 30 runners
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Palace Of Holyroodhouse (Handicap)

Runners: 30 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1

  • Place: £3.75

Form: 13-62 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Finished third in last season's Norfolk Stakes over C&D (good to firm) and it's easy enough to make a handicapping case for him on that run; two defeats in the USA this spring, finishing second to a useful sort at Churchill Downs six weeks ago; not ruled out.
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2nd

7

(11)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Sandals Song

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: George Weaver

Finished third in last season's Norfolk Stakes over C&D (good to firm) and it's easy enough to make a handicapping case for him on that run; two defeats in the USA this spring, finishing second to a useful sort at Churchill Downs six weeks ago; not ruled out.

14/1

3rd

14

(7)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Sandals Song

9st 3lb

J: James McDonald

T: George Weaver

Made a successful debut in the Royal Palm Juvenile at Gulfstream Park (5f, firm) last month which gained him automatic entry into this race; should be suited by the ground and it will be interesting to see how he fares in the market; trainer's previous runner in this race finished ninth of 14 in 2023.

12/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: 133414

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Made hay on AW over the winter and then found another burst of improvement to win at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last month; admirable as he is, this looks an extremely stiff task now dropping to 5f for the first time; sold for £200,000 at the Goffs London Sale on Monday.
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7th

1

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Ten Carat Harry

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Has given superb value since the autumn, winning five 6f handicaps on the AW between October and January; even better in turf sprints since, landing a 6f handicap on the Rowley course here (good to firm) and finishing strongly to take second on his side to a handicap blot in the big 5f race at Royal Ascot; rock solid to go well back at 6f.

9/1

3rd

4

(28)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Ten Carat Harry

9st 6lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Made hay on AW over the winter and then found another burst of improvement to win at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last month; admirable as he is, this looks an extremely stiff task now dropping to 5f for the first time; sold for £200,000 at the Goffs London Sale on Monday.

33/1

4th

6

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

17:15 Epsom

Ten Carat Harry

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Productive gelding, mostly over 6f and on AW; prevailed by a neck in Newmarket handicap (good to firm) back on turf last time, taking record to 7-12; has bits of 7f form, including at Listed level; in the mix.

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.25

Form: 311-2

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
He has improved his RPR with each of his four starts, bettering 2yo form when chasing home Black Star Boy at Sandown (5f, good) eight weeks ago; unexposed at the trip but that latest form has taken some knocks and he's up 2lb.
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2nd

3

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:20 Chester

Calico Blue

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Progressive sprinter; chased home Jazl in a Newmarket handicap last month (2lb worse off today) before improving his flawless C&D record to 3-3 with an easy win eight days ago; worth his place in this stronger company and he looks sure to go well once again.

11/4

1st

2

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:48 Chester

Calico Blue

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Dual C&D novice winner last season and his handicap form this year is strong, finishing fourth in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) before returning to 6f to finish a neck second of 13 to Jazl in a traditionally hot race at the Newmarket July meeting (good to firm again); a 2lb nudge doesn't look enough to stop him from a good draw.

4/5

2nd

5

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Calico Blue

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Juvenile wins came in 6f novices; has held his own in 5f handicaps this year, doing well on the far side when fourth of 27 at Royal Ascot (good to firm) just behind Ten Carat Harry; return to 6f can suit; better claims than most.

6/1

5th
27 (30)
Starmade

25/1

Form: 321-31 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Placed in his three turf runs but his wins have come on the two occasions he has tackled the Tapeta at Newcastle; smooth win over 6f seven weeks ago but he is in much deeper today.
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8th

10

(17)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Starmade

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Doubled his tally at Newcastle (6f) in May and posted a very good fifth in Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot (5f) after; not at his best when tenth at Newmarket (6f) last time but freshened up since and no surprise to see him get back on track.

10/1

10th

11

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Starmade

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ed Dunlop

2-2 on the AW, at 5f and 6f; his first turf handicap run, at Bath in April, was nothing to get excited about but he showed he belonged at this level when a never-nearer fifth of 27 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June; a big run back at 6f could be on the way.

11/1

5th

27

(30)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Starmade

8st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ed Dunlop

Placed in his three turf runs but his wins have come on the two occasions he has tackled the Tapeta at Newcastle; smooth win over 6f seven weeks ago but he is in much deeper today.

25/1

28/1

Form: 91-274 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won three sprints for Adrian Murray as a 2yo; back to her best when a close fourth of 12 in a handicap at the Curragh (5f, good to yielding) but even that effort lags short of what will be necessary to win.
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17th

17

(6)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Ipanema Queen

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Listed winner over C&D and on AW at two, handicap winner this term; aiming very high here.

66/1

1st

8

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Ipanema Queen

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Speedy filly won twice in Listed company last year; has found life tougher this term but some solid handicap efforts including at Royal Ascot; found Group 2 company too tough at the Curragh las weekend but has a shout here.

13/2

Form: 2-1542 D

Last run: 105 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in last year's Queen Mary when trained by Jack Morland; her best form in Dubai this winter came in her two 5f runs on turf, winning off 5lb lower in January; brings different formlines to most and she isn't a forlorn hope on her first run for Karl Burke.
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1st

8

(7)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Miss Yechance

8st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Respectable seventh on stable debut in the 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot (good to firm) and good third of 18 to Naana's Shadow at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; today's track should be a good fit for this front-runner and she could make a bold bid.

8/1

3rd

6

(6)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Miss Yechance

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Two 5f wins for other yards in a Catterick novice as 2yo and a Meydan handicap in January; along with 25 others she was outclassed by a handicap blot at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) on yard debut but less than 2l covered the second and seventh (where she finished; raced without a shoe) and there could be better to come for her leading trainer.

8/1

7th

21

(23)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Miss Yechance

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: K R Burke

Well beaten in last year's Queen Mary when trained by Jack Morland; her best form in Dubai this winter came in her two 5f runs on turf, winning off 5lb lower in January; brings different formlines to most and she isn't a forlorn hope on her first run for Karl Burke.

25/1

Form: 156-33

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
All six runs have been at 7f, winning an AW novice last summer; had wind and gelding operations prior to his reappearance at Newbury (good) in April and ran well for third; filled the same spot in a handicap here six weeks ago; improvement essential now tackling 5f in a red-hot handicap; tongue-tie enlisted.
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3rd

3

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

May Angel

9st 13lb

J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire

T: John & Thady Gosden

Unplaced in his two attempts at sprinting this summer but he hasn't run badly on either occasion; could have a bigger effort brewing.

10/1

8th

2

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

May Angel

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Creditable shows in 7f turf handicaps this year and the drop to 5f at Royal Ascot since (tongue tied first time) was always going to ask a searching question; however, he did as well as could have been expected in eighth of 27 and this extra furlong can only help; likely more needed from him, even so.

14/1

8th

12

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

May Angel

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

All six runs have been at 7f, winning an AW novice last summer; had wind and gelding operations prior to his reappearance at Newbury (good) in April and ran well for third; filled the same spot in a handicap here six weeks ago; improvement essential now tackling 5f in a red-hot handicap; tongue-tie enlisted.

14/1

Form: 16-1

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
All runs over 6f on good to firm; solid form when making a winning debut at Yarmouth (well backed) last May; sixth in a strong Albany Stakes at this meeting the following month; absent for 346 days prior to capitalising on a good opportunity at Windsor 18 days ago; has room for improvement at the start and wouldn't want to concede much early ground now dropped to 5f; she does have the potential to be better than this mark though.
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8th

2

(9)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

16:47 Yarmouth

Gold Digger

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Two 6f novice/maiden wins (both on good to firm); ran okay when ninth of 27 on her handicap debut at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) before being held in a Group 3 at Sandown; didn't settle well enough at Goodwood (6f, good; first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces) in July but she's since been dropped another 3lb; could go well.

6/1

13th

5

(8)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Gold Digger

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Maiden/novice wins at 6f; ran okay to be ninth of 27 on handicap debut at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; second favourite) before flying too high in a Group 3 at Sandown, again wandering under pressure; not yet exposed and she's returning to what is probably her best trip; wears first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces; interesting.

9/1

6th

9

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Gold Digger

8st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Record is 2-4; ran respectably dropped to 5f in Royal Ascot handicap most recently; may do better still but has a tall order in this field, with current rating a long way below the required standard.

33/1

33/1

Form: 715-51 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Three wins to her name, all on sharp tracks, the latest when making all at Thirsk (5f, good) 19 days ago; the combination of a 6lb rise, other pace and considerably stiffer opposition could leave her vulnerable.
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12th

5

(16)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Dazzling Haze

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

All three wins over 5f on sharp tracks, most recently when making all at Thirsk (good) in May; found out by Ascot's stiffer test and tough company at the Royal meeting in June and needs another push to win off her current mark.

25/1

10th

22

(12)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Dazzling Haze

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Robert Cowell

Three wins to her name, all on sharp tracks, the latest when making all at Thirsk (5f, good) 19 days ago; the combination of a 6lb rise, other pace and considerably stiffer opposition could leave her vulnerable.

33/1

11th
24 (15)
Tricky Tel

25/1

Form: 74-311 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Chester as a 2yo; on the up this season, running well from a poor draw at Chester (6f, good) on his reappearance before winning at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) three weeks later; took his form to a new level when beating older horses at Chester (5f, good to soft) and the manner of that success offered hope of further progress; 1lb wrong under his penalty but horses arriving on the back of a recent win have fared well in this race (Latin Lover won, Dream Composer and Radio Goo Goo both placed) and Toby Moore takes off 7lb; central draw perhaps not ideal but plenty to like otherwise.
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5th

4

(10)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Tricky Tel

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Wins at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) and C&D (good to soft) this summer; lacklustre run at York last month and while his course record reads 11312, stall 10 might complicate matters.

10/1

19th

9

(19)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Tricky Tel

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won two in a row at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) and Chester (5f, good to soft) before midfield finish at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) and runner-up to an odds-on winner at Chester (6f, good) last time; he's particularly effective at Chester but is not ruled out each-way on his first run here.

16/1

12th
26 (16)
Stargazed

14/1

Form: 6415-2 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
5f win at Ripon (good to soft) as a 2yo; took a good step forward when second of 17 on her seasonal/handicap debut at York (5f, good) five weeks ago, impressing with how she travelled through the race, and a 3lb rise is fair enough; bred to be a Group horse and she's a leading contender.
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8th

11

(10)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Stargazed

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: K R Burke

Second of 17 off this mark on reappearance over C&D (good) in May; however, she hasn't threatened since and, while there have been possible excuses, she now needs to turn things around in a first-time visor.

20/1

7th

6

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:48 Chester

Stargazed

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Her reappearance second of 17 at the York Dante meeting (good) is strong form but she's failed to back it up twice since; races beyond 5f for the first time now; drawn widest.

10/1

Form: 12-179

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo and took his form to a new level with an emphatic win at Southwell (6f, AW) in March; a refusal to settle has compromised him in Group 3/Listed events on his last two starts but this mark is surely in range judged on that Southwell win and he is interesting now dropped to 5f for the first time; hooded every time except today.
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7th

5

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:40 Ascot

Ghost Mode

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Hung sharply left but stuck on well to prevail in 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) five weeks ago, proving suited by the return to 7f for the first time this term; below par back over that C&D (good to soft, likely softer) last Saturday but he raced freely and had a possible ground excuse; could bounce back.

5/1

5th

8

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Ghost Mode

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Hung sharply left but stuck on well to prevail in 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) four weeks ago, proving suited by the return to 7f for the first time this term and taking record to 3-11; may have further progress in him over this trip; major player.

8/1

1st

5

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Ghost Mode

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Campaigned over shorter this term, posting a useful AW win on reappearance and not disgraced at Newmarket most recently; showed respectable 7f form as a 2yo, including a good effort in the maiden on this card and a success at Chester; still fairly unexposed over this distance; interesting.

15/2

20/1

Form: 618-16 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Proved well suited to a stiff 5f when strong at the finish at Sandown on his return in April; that form has taken some knocks though and he was behind some of today's rivals at York last month.
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7th

5

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Haydock

Black Star Boy

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

6f maiden winner on good to soft as 2yo; successful comeback at Sandown (5f, good) in April but his star has waned slightly and he found little at York 17 days ago (first-time tongue-tie, retained); has a query now.

20/1

12th

7

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Black Star Boy

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Won on reappearance at Sandown (5f, good) in April and denied a clear run when Listed sixth over this C&D (good) next time; soundly beaten in Royal Ascot handicap latest but, with the Sandown form having been strongly franked by the placed horses, he's not written off; a tongue-tie goes on.

20/1

15th

19

(17)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Black Star Boy

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Proved well suited to a stiff 5f when strong at the finish at Sandown on his return in April; that form has taken some knocks though and he was behind some of today's rivals at York last month.

20/1

16/1

Form: 21-112 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Hugely progressive this year, winning 5f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Thirsk before excelling herself when second to Dickensian in a Listed event at York (5f, good) five weeks ago; a 5lb rise isn't ideal but she's on the up and this strong-travelling filly appeals as the type to take well to the demands of this race.
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1st

9

(2)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:20 Chester

Simplify

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive this year before struggling in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot 44 days ago; won't mind stepping back up to 6f but a big personal best will be needed to win.

12/1

16th

11

(18)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Simplify

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Hugely progressive this year, winning 5f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Thirsk before excelling herself when second to Dickensian in a Listed event at York (5f, good) five weeks ago; a 5lb rise isn't ideal but she's on the up and this strong-travelling filly appeals as the type to take well to the demands of this race.

16/1

2nd

9

(8)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:40 York

Simplify

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Improving filly who made all in Thirsk novice (6f, good) on her final start of last term and carried on the good work when making a winning seasonal/handicap debut at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in March; completed the hat-trick with best effort yet in Thirsk handicap (5f, good) last month and she's not discounted in her bid for the four-timer representing last year's winning yard.

7/1

25/1

Form: 51-012

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
A win and a second at Chester (both 6f, good) in her two handicap runs; going the right way but she has a different set of conditions to negotiate today.
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5th

3

(2)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

16:47 Yarmouth

Cherry Baker

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Doubled her tally when coming from well off the pace to win at Chester (6f, good) in May and was denied by a neck over that same C&D next time; always behind at Royal Ascot in June, but she didn't looked suited by the drop to 5f and the return to this trip should help.

6/1

17th

25

(25)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Cherry Baker

8st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

A win and a second at Chester (both 6f, good) in her two handicap runs; going the right way but she has a different set of conditions to negotiate today.

25/1

100/1

Form: 6116-0 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden at Sandown (5f, soft) and a novice at Haydock (6f, good to soft) for Mick Appleby as a 2yo; well-beaten 50-1 shot on stable debut at Chester (7.6f, good) last month; plenty to prove.
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9th

3

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Gentle George

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: R Mike Smith

Well beaten in three handicaps for new stable this year, the latest over a mile nine days ago; latest 5lb drop in the weights is not enough to tempt.

33/1

9th

13

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Gentle George

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

3yo who has been soundly beaten in handicaps this year on his first two runs for his new yard (7.5f then 5f; Royal Ascot latest); however, he was 2-4 in his 2yo campaign and a couple of rallying performances over 6f hinted that he may be suited by this sort of trip; may not be a forlorn hope.

33/1

18th

15

(26)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Gentle George

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: R Mike Smith

Won a maiden at Sandown (5f, soft) and a novice at Haydock (6f, good to soft) for Mick Appleby as a 2yo; well-beaten 50-1 shot on stable debut at Chester (7.6f, good) last month; plenty to prove.

100/1

20th
1 (19)
Dickensian

11/1

Form: 2333-1 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Finished second in the Windsor Castle over C&D at this meeting 12 months ago before third-place finishes in three more Group/Listed races; returned from eight months off to win a 5f Listed event at York five weeks ago, missing the break but avoiding the fierce early pace as a result and sweeping through late on; has a touch of class and stable sent out the topweight to finish second in this race 12 months ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(7)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:50 York

Dickensian

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Swept through from off the pace to win a Listed race at the Dante meeting (5f, good) here in May; also ran well over 5f here in July and he has had a wind operation since finishing down the field at Glorious Goodwood; 6f will be a new experience and he may prove vulnerable under his penalty.

14/1

13th

13

(12)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Dickensian

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Third in the Group 3 Molecomb over C&D (good) last July and reappeared with 3yo Listed win at York (5f, good) in May; not beaten far when seventh of 13 in Listed race at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago and still lightly raced, but he's down the pecking order on ratings in this line-up.

25/1

7th

8

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Dickensian

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Clearly best effort when winning C&D Listed event (good ground) in May, coming from well off strong pace; well beaten in the big 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot three weeks ago; needs another personal best, and by some way.

14/1

Form: D13-117

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won 6f events at Wolverhampton (AW) and Newmarket (good) on his first two starts this year; progress stalled behind Ten Carat Harry last time; high in the weights back at 5f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

21th

23

(27)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Sovereign Spell

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won 6f events at Wolverhampton (AW) and Newmarket (good) on his first two starts this year; progress stalled behind Ten Carat Harry last time; high in the weights back at 5f.

20/1

7th

5

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Sovereign Spell

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

First past the post at Windsor last summer but demoted on a technicality; 2-2 in 2026, winning a Wolverhampton maiden easily before gamely seeing off Advertised over C&D 16 days ago; 6lb rise could be enough to scupper the hat-trick bid.

4/1

1st

14

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Sovereign Spell

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Made all for comfortable reappearance success in Wolverhampton maiden (6f, AW) that was won last year by Double Rush, who followed up in this race; mark is unaltered for this second attempt at handicap level; interesting given his good credentials and likelihood of further progress.

7/1

22th
10 (20)
Baker Blue

33/1

Form: -42410 D

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won twice on Tapeta over the winter, notably a runaway defeat of Fortification (who is now 8lb higher) at Wolverhampton in February; down the field in a Listed event at Chantilly (5.5f, heavy) in March; unlikely to dominate this field and others are preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Baker Blue

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Dylan Cunha

Prominent racer who has been running with great credit in useful handicaps this summer, most recently finishing fourth of 19 at York's Ebor meeting (5f, good); unlikely to be far away.

4/1

4th

4

(11)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Baker Blue

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Dylan Cunha

Front-runner who was sixth of 18 to Naana's Shadow at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm) and has been placed at Pontefract either side of that (5f, good to firm; most recently on Sunday); back into a more competitive race today but this track should suit his style and he has an each-way chance.

20/1

3rd

3

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Baker Blue

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Dylan Cunha

Front-runner who was overhauled by Badri when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) last month and he again ran well when sixth of 18 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good to firm); this is less competitive; he can make a bold bid.

8/1

23th
5 (21)
Sirius A

14/1

Form: 432-15

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden at Leicester (7f, good to firm) on his second run as a 2yo; creditable efforts in Listed/Group 3 events afterwards (5f-7f); only had to match that form to win a 6f conditions event at Wolverhampton on his return in April and he was put in his place in Listed race at Newbury (6f, good) five weeks ago; Ryan Moore booked but this looks a tough mark and the return to 5f isn't enough to tempt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(1)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:20 Chester

Sirius A

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: James Horton

Didn't need to improve on his 2yo form to win a conditions event at Wolverhampton (6f) in April; backward steps twice since and he needs a subsequent gelding operation to spark improvement.

25/1

23th

5

(21)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Sirius A

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: James Horton

Won a maiden at Leicester (7f, good to firm) on his second run as a 2yo; creditable efforts in Listed/Group 3 events afterwards (5f-7f); only had to match that form to win a 6f conditions event at Wolverhampton on his return in April and he was put in his place in Listed race at Newbury (6f, good) five weeks ago; Ryan Moore booked but this looks a tough mark and the return to 5f isn't enough to tempt.

14/1

25/1

Form: 1888- D

Last run: 300 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Highly tried after her impressive debut success at Nottingham (5f, good) last June and she came up short; fresh may be the time to catch her but Karl Burke may have stronger candidates elsewhere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Newmarket (July)

Zelaina

9st 9lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: K R Burke

Impressive on debut at Nottingham (5f, good) last June and respectable eighth at Royal Ascot next time; underwhelming subsequently and well beaten at 66-1 in Royal Ascot handicap (5f, good to firm) on recent reappearance; the drop in grade could trigger a revival but she has something to prove.

16/1

24th

28

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Zelaina

8st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Highly tried after her impressive debut success at Nottingham (5f, good) last June and she came up short; fresh may be the time to catch her but Karl Burke may have stronger candidates elsewhere.

25/1

9

(8)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:45 York

Zelaina

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

£650,000 breeze-up purchase who made all on Nottingham debut in May; showed bright speed for a long way before fading into eighth in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot but disappointed subsequently when favourite for the Glorious Goodwood conditions race the reopposing Revival Power was second in, with her trainer unable to offer any explanation for the poor form shown.

7/1

66/1

Form: 0-9019 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in the Norfolk Stakes here last year; game front-running effort to win at the May meeting at Chester (5f, good) but well beaten in Dickensian's York race one week later; the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt in this field.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(3)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Exclamation

9st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Drawn in stall 9 when making all over C&D at the May meeting; up and down since but he is well drawn, on a winning mark and won't mind what the weather does; talented apprentice takes off a valuable 5lb.

12/1

7th

2

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Exclamation

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Grace Harris

Made all at Chester (5f, good) this spring and two of his last three defeats have come in very big fields at the major festivals; ran well to be beaten a short head in between and he shouldn't mind any easing of conditions; mark okay and could go well back down in grade.

20/1

22th

14

(22)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Exclamation

8st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Made all at Chester this spring and always prominent when narrowly denied in a small field at Sandown latest (5f, good; second run in cheekpieces); probably worth taking on, with consistency not his forte.

25/1

25/1

Form: 2115-7 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Represents the same connections as 2020 winner Art Power; 3-6 as a 2yo, including the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster (5f, good); dropped away to finish seventh of ten behind Dickensian at York (5f, good) on her reappearance having forced a strong pace; should be sharper today but this will be a tough race to dominate; handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

3

(18)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Revival Power

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D Listed winner (good to firm) at this meeting last August and she followed up in the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster (5f, good); on a handy mark on that form but she's been a long way below that level this year.

25/1

11th

15

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Revival Power

8st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Three wins last year included a C&D Listed race and the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster; well held both outings this term and yet to prove she has trained on.

25/1

26th

3

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Revival Power

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Represents the same connections as 2020 winner Art Power; 3-6 as a 2yo, including the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster (5f, good); dropped away to finish seventh of ten behind Dickensian at York (5f, good) on her reappearance having forced a strong pace; should be sharper today but this will be a tough race to dominate; handicap debut.

25/1

14/1

Form: 23-11

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
All runs over 6f on good to firm ground; beaten favourite in both starts as a 2yo, after which he was gelded; he has returned an improved performer in 2026, easily winning a Windsor maiden before producing a dominant display in a Leicester handicap 25 days ago; strong at the finish despite racing freely in the early stages on that latest occasion and he looks plenty quick enough for 5f; a 10lb hike is no gift but the Leicester form looks strong and he could well be a Group horse in the making; stable won this last year; lots to like.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(6)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:20 Chester

Jazl

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Beaten favourite in both 2yo starts; gelded prior to his reappearance at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and he showed his true colours, recording a comfortable success; followed up in a Leicester handicap in May and was a leading fancy for the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot, only to completely blow out; back on the up with a hard-fought neck defeat of Calico Blue at Newmarket last month; remains a sprinter of interest.

4/1

1st

3

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Jazl

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Looked smart when making short work of his rivals in first two starts as a 3yo in a Windsor maiden and on handicap debut at Leicester (both 6f on good to firm); a 10lb rise for the latter didn't look to be overdoing it but he was badly out of sorts when last of 27 in the big 5f handicap at Royal Ascot since (13-2); trust suspended for now.

12/1

27th

13

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Jazl

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

All runs over 6f on good to firm ground; beaten favourite in both starts as a 2yo, after which he was gelded; he has returned an improved performer in 2026, easily winning a Windsor maiden before producing a dominant display in a Leicester handicap 25 days ago; strong at the finish despite racing freely in the early stages on that latest occasion and he looks plenty quick enough for 5f; a 10lb hike is no gift but the Leicester form looks strong and he could well be a Group horse in the making; stable won this last year; lots to like.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 215-53

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Made all in a Group 3 at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) last June; didn't run badly behind two seasoned sprinters in the Group 3 Prix Du Gros-Chene back at Chantilly (5f, good) 19 days ago; fast ground will be a first for him but he still has his best days to come.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 121-1 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; the winner of three of his four starts, the latest an impressive display at Churchill Downs (5f, firm) in April; trainer typically ebullient about his chance but his blistering early speed and ability to handle a bend like a greyhound, both huge assets in the US, will not be quite so advantageous on this stiff, straight track; that said, he has the stands' rail draw and looks sure to give his supporters a run for their money.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

7

(4)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bacio

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Soundly beaten in three maiden runs; only mild promise in a handicap on last week; faces a stiff task these weights.

33/1

7th

11

(1)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bacio

8st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Soundly beaten in three maiden runs; tongue-tie seemed to help only marginally last time.

25/1

8th

2

(11)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Bacio

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

prominent, in touch with leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out

40/1

Form: 111 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Brings an unbeaten record into the race, successful on debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) and adding novice wins at Leicester (6f, good) and Hamilton (5f, good); beat three inferior rivals at odds of 1-18 at Hamilton and while his flawless record can't be knocked, this will be a very different test of his credentials.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found
29 (2)
Pilu

25/1

Form: 114-62 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Reserve; won his first two starts as a 2yo; better form in handicaps this year but he was put in his place by Jazl at Leicester (6f, good to firm); improvement required now dropping to 5f for the first time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Pilu

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

Can leads; dual winner at two; below best over 5f at Goodwood last time but had been running well in 6f handicaps and those were stronger races; stall 1 might not be ideal but enters the reckoning.

6/1

8th

7

(9)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Pilu

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Teal

Often leads; won first two juvenile starts (extended 5f and 6f); placed only once in three 6f starts this year but he remains capable of better and, following a flagging fifth of 13 at Newmarket recently, he's worth a look in this first attempt over a bare 5f for yard that won this in 2021.

9/1

30 (22)
River Spey

25/1

Form: 431-61

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Reserve; all runs at 6f-6.5f; personal best when getting up late to collar Comical Point at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago; still has handicapping scope up 4lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(13)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

River Spey

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Best effort when getting off the mark on turf at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; lost his chance at the start next time and then seemed to find things happening too quickly over Goodwood's sharp 5f; today's stiffer track should be in his favour, and we may not have seen the best of him yet.

8/1

7th

9

(17)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

River Spey

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

All races at about 6f, looking likely to find his feet at an even better level when beating a fair type at Windsor (good to firm) in June; lost his chance at the start at Newmarket since and remains one to be interested in; however, this very quick 5f may be an eye-opener for him.

25/1

11th

12

(14)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

River Spey

8st 9lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Well-connected gelding; justified short odds in 6f AW maiden as 2yo; made a fairly ordinary reappearance but he was much better for it when winning at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in early June, coming through to beat a useful type at this level; up 4lb but can achieve more.

14/1

Form: 529-34 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Reserve; she has built on her 2yo form in two runs this season, finishing third in a handicap and a Listed race (not clear run) at Sandown (both 5f, good); wouldn't be out of this if getting a run; hood tried for the first time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(10)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Our Cody

9st 4lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Not always looked the easiest (withdrawn in June having got worked up beforehand) and can hang; given a break since a poor run two months ago (no explanation offered) and has a bit on her plate from the outside stall.

16/1

12th

8

(11)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Our Cody

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hughes

Record is only 1-10 but she's fairly useful and has performed well in 5f contests (handicap/Listed) at Sandown this term; played up beforehand and withdrawn from an intended engagement at York two weeks ago; Ryan Moore booked and she could do better yet.

11/4

6

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Our Cody

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Richard Hughes

Record is only 1-10 but she's fairly useful and has performed well in 5f contests (handicap/Listed) at Sandown this term; perhaps best not to take latest effort literally but in going back up just 1lb the assessor hasn't overreacted; again has frame possibilities.

7/1

Non-runners

Comical Point

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £72.60
Straight Forecast £155.05
Tricast £2518.16
Trifecta £3530.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jazl

NEWMARKET:

Bacio

TOPSPEED:

Ten Carat Harry

The Guardian:

Gold Digger

RP RATINGS:

Simplify

Daily Mail:

Westport

The Times:

Sovereign Spell

Daily Mirror:

Dickensian

POSTDATA:

Ipanema Queen

WEST COUNTRY:

Exclamation

Daily Record:

Bacio

LAMBOURN:

Ten Carat Harry

The Sun:

Jazl

The Star:

Jazl

D Express:

Gold Digger

Telegraph:

Simplify