June 20 / 17.35 Ascot

17.35

Good To Firm

Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap)

  • Prize money: £61848
  • 1m 1f 212y
  • Class 2
  • 18 runners
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Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.05
  • Place: £1.35

Form: 331-11 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won the last three of his five starts; this season they were 1m2f handicaps (good; unraced on firmer) at Sandown and Newbury, latterly in the London Gold Cup in which he travelled very strongly before squeezing through over 1f out and prevailing virtually on the nod against Sahara King, as the pair drew about 2l clear; these powerful owners have acquired both horses since; up 7lb but improving and capable of better.
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1st

12

(14)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Lost Boys

9st 2lb

J: James McDonald

T: David Menuisier

Won the last three of his five starts; this season they were 1m2f handicaps (good; unraced on firmer) at Sandown and Newbury, latterly in the London Gold Cup in which he travelled very strongly before squeezing through over 1f out and prevailing virtually on the nod against Sahara King, as the pair drew about 2l clear; these powerful owners have acquired both horses since; up 7lb but improving and capable of better.

4/1

1st

9

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Lost Boys

8st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David Menuisier

Plenty of ability all 2yo starts, on final occasion always front rank to win a maiden at Haydock (1m, good to soft); dam was a 1m2f/1m4f winner and he duly improved at 1m2f when reappearing in a six-runner handicap at Sandown (good) three weeks ago, leading over 1f out and just holding on; up 6lb but should have more improvement in him.

9/2

1st

2

(6)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:45 Sandown

Lost Boys

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Menuisier

Promising third last year on first two starts (1m, good/soft) then won Haydock maiden (1m, good to soft) in September; his dam was a 1m2f/1m4f winner and it seems likely that he'll improve for this step up in trip on handicap/seasonal debut; trainer won this in 2024.

9/4

16/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 1-272

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Curragh maiden last June in his only race as a 2yo; never dangerous in 1m2f Group 3 this May but useful form when second in small-field events over 1m2f/1m4f on starts either side (last time 7l behind Thursday's Listed second Endorsement); lightly raced but needs to show something new for a prominent finish on this handicap debut.
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2nd

11

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Amadeus Mozart

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won a 7f Curragh maiden last June in his only race as a 2yo; never dangerous in 1m2f Group 3 this May but useful form when second in small-field events over 1m2f/1m4f on starts either side (last time 7l behind Thursday's Listed second Endorsement); lightly raced but needs to show something new for a prominent finish on this handicap debut.

16/1

2nd

1

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Leopardstown

Amadeus Mozart

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Made a winning debut in a 7f maiden at the Curragh last June; no match for Godolphin's Maho Bay in a novice event at Newmarket in April (winner a beaten favourite in the Lingfield Derby Trial on next start); looked in need of further when failing to make an impact in the 1m2f Gallinule Stakes won by stablemate Causeway.

100/30

7th

1

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Amadeus Mozart

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Made a winning debut in a 7f maiden here last June; no match for Godolphin's Maho Bay in a novice event at Newmarket last month; the winner was a beaten favourite in the Lingfield Derby Trial.

12/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.75

Form: 53-311 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
11-8 favourite in cheekpieces when he won a maiden at Gowran Park (1m, soft) and conditions event at Naas (10.4f, good; unraced on firmer) on his last two starts; made all and put 4.5l between himself and his rivals over the last 2f on the latest outing; revised mark could still be favourable, including as he's not fully exposed at this trip.
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3rd

14

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Perisher

8st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

11-8 favourite in cheekpieces when he won a maiden at Gowran Park (1m, soft) and conditions event at Naas (10.4f, good; unraced on firmer) on his last two starts; made all and put 4.5l between himself and his rivals over the last 2f on the latest outing; revised mark could still be favourable, including as he's not fully exposed at this trip.

11/1

1st

4

(4)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 84y

17:30 Naas

Perisher

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Consistent in defeat over 7f/1m before narrowly getting the better of a debuting stablemate over 1m at Gowran, finding plenty off the bridle for McDonogh who said post-race that the gelding might like 10 furlongs.

9/2

Form: 435-31 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Unraced on firmer than good; pitched into Group 2 and Group 3 events for minor roles on the last two of his three outings as 2yo; it wasn't until second start this term that he got off the mark (made all over 10.4f at Roscommon) and he had to knuckle down seriously, but that even-money success from a stablemate (who was 13th in Thursday's King George V) brings improved form into this much harder task for handicap debut.
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4th

7

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Nil Bua Gan Dua

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Unraced on firmer than good; pitched into Group 2 and Group 3 events for minor roles on the last two of his three outings as 2yo; it wasn't until second start this term that he got off the mark (made all over 10.4f at Roscommon) and he had to knuckle down seriously, but that even-money success from a stablemate (who was 13th in Thursday's King George V) brings improved form into this much harder task for handicap debut.

16/1

1st

6

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 95y

19:23 Roscommon

Nil Bua Gan Dua

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Colt by American Pharoah holds an Irish Derby entry and was highly tried on final two juvenile starts; 40-1 when third of four to current Derby favourite Benvenuto Cellini in 1m Group 2 at Leopardstown (second and fourth currently rated 107); 20s when beaten 5l in Group 3 at same venue; ran nowhere near opening mark of 101 when third in Cork maiden on return; better for the run and, possibly, this longer trip.

6/4

3rd

4

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Cork

Nil Bua Gan Dua

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second runner for yard; promise when fourth on debut at the Curragh; not disgraced in 1m Leopardstown Group 2 on second start; ran to similar level when beaten 6l behind smart Ballydoyle colt in 1m1f Leopardstown Group 3; fair chance with sights lowered on return; holds Irish Derby entry.

2/1

6/1

Form: 22-14 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Reappeared at 1-4 with a ready novice win; 2-1 favourite when good fourth of 14 for the rearranged Silver Bowl at Carlisle (also 1m on good to firm) three weeks ago on handicap debut, making inroads too late but that experience of a hot handicap at right-handed track could stand him in good stead and, in accordance with the dam's side, 1m2f now looks well worth exploring.
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5th

15

(18)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Princling

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Reappeared at 1-4 with a ready novice win; 2-1 favourite when good fourth of 14 for the rearranged Silver Bowl at Carlisle (also 1m on good to firm) three weeks ago on handicap debut, making inroads too late but that experience of a hot handicap at right-handed track could stand him in good stead and, in accordance with the dam's side, 1m2f now looks well worth exploring.

6/1

4th

9

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Princling

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Runner-up last October on both 2yo starts (7f, AW/good), on the second occasion in a novice at Newmarket that has worked out very well; reappeared with a ready win at 1-4 in Wetherby novice (1m, good to firm) and there's every chance that this unexposed colt will be better than today's opening mark.

3/1

33/1

Form: 322-30

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with creditable third of seven in 1m1f Listed race at Newmarket; short of room at a crucial stage in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good; 16-1) and basically given an easy time from over 1f out, so he's a good deal better than last of ten in that hot contest suggests; however, after 11 races, he is more exposed than most of today's rivals.
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6th

1

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Bourbon Blues

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Reappeared with creditable third of seven in 1m1f Listed race at Newmarket; short of room at a crucial stage in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good; 16-1) and basically given an easy time from over 1f out, so he's a good deal better than last of ten in that hot contest suggests; however, after 11 races, he is more exposed than most of today's rivals.

33/1

10th

1

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Bourbon Blues

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Brian Meehan

Basically progressive as 2yo, ending with best form over 1m2f/1m1f, and he reappeared with a creditable third of seven in 1m1f Listed race at Newmarket one month ago; after ten races, though, he may well be more exposed than a lot of today's rivals.

20/1

3rd

3

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Bourbon Blues

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Brian Meehan

Ended last season at the top of his game, going very close in a 1m2f nursery at Newmarket and a 1m1f Group 3 at Chantilly; has raced nine times already, however, and isn't sure to progress much further this term.

14/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 617-41 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Mixed bag as 2yo but improved form in two 1m2f Newmarket handicaps this term; had it all his own way up front in five-runner race last time (good to firm) but stretched clear impressively from over 1f out; 8lb higher in a much more competitive affair today, but runner-up Sahara King went close in the always-strong London Gold Cup next time; considered.
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7th

3

(16)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Evanesco

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Johnston

Mixed bag as 2yo but improved form in two 1m2f Newmarket handicaps this term; had it all his own way up front in five-runner race last time (good to firm) but stretched clear impressively from over 1f out; 8lb higher in a much more competitive affair today, but runner-up Sahara King went close in the always-strong London Gold Cup next time; considered.

10/1

1st

3

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Evanesco

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Johnston

Pretty useful in two of his five efforts as 2yo; second favourite for handicap/seasonal debut over C&D (good) 18 days ago but weakened in the final 1f into fourth of eight; that was creditable but he needs to build on it.

11/2

4th

1

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:17 Newmarket

Evanesco

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Johnston

Close second in a Goodwood maiden (7f, good to soft) and dominant novice win at Salisbury (1m, heavy) were easily best of his five efforts as 2yo; two of the others were in France; needs to resume progress but will stay 1m2f and is one to consider.

5/1

9th
4 (2)
Spyce

14/1

Form: 214-54

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Stays 1m2f and acts on good to firm; put firmly in his place when 20-1 for Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown on reappearance but made late headway into fourth of ten off this mark to Lost Boys in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good) on handicap debut, despite racing freely in rear early on; could have more to give and a stronger pace today may suit.
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9th

4

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Spyce

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Stays 1m2f and acts on good to firm; put firmly in his place when 20-1 for Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown on reappearance but made late headway into fourth of ten off this mark to Lost Boys in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good) on handicap debut, despite racing freely in rear early on; could have more to give and a stronger pace today may suit.

14/1

4th

3

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Spyce

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Yarmouth maiden winner who was fourth in a Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) on his third 2yo start; put firmly in his place in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good) on reappearance but was 20-1 that day, may have needed the run and could be of more interest on this handicap debut.

10/1

5th

5

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Spyce

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Alan King

Eye-catching second in the Convivial Maiden at York then went one better at Yarmouth and ran well in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) upped further in trip; developing into a useful Flat performer for his esteemed dual-purpose trainer.

14/1

Form: 143-83

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
His win was in a 7f novice at Doncaster (good) last July; subsequent efforts include minor honours in a Listed race and two Italian Group 3s, latterly emerging in third of 14 with first-time cheekpieces in their version of the 2,000 Guineas (1m, good); that does not make him well handicapped today but his sire gives plenty of hope for 1m2f.
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12th

9

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Sunset On Leros

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

His win was in a 7f novice at Doncaster (good) last July; subsequent efforts include minor honours in a Listed race and two Italian Group 3s, latterly emerging in third of 14 with first-time cheekpieces in their version of the 2,000 Guineas (1m, good); that does not make him well handicapped today but his sire gives plenty of hope for 1m2f.

40/1

8th

9

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:28 Kempton (AW)

Sunset On Leros

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Marco Botti

Created a positive impression when winning a 7f novice at Doncaster on his second 2yo run; better form when a close fourth in Listed company at the St Leger meeting and ended that campaign with a close third in an Italian Group 3; stepping up to 1m should suit; more to come.

9/1

4th

10

(4)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Sunset On Leros

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Well-held fourth of five at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) but his win in another novice here (7f, good) nearly five weeks later was delivered in smooth style; has 1m Group 2 Royal Lodge entry; another to consider in a field packed with promise.

14/1

16/1

Form: -19111 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Last of nine on handicap debut (1m, AW) in April but won her other four starts this season; they were 1m2f handicaps at Newmarket, Chester (good) and Epsom (soft) on last three occasions and she's seen those races out strongly; raised another 10lb since that attritional contest two weeks ago, and she's never raced on firmer than good, but it's hard to knock one who's been finding such improvement.
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13th

16

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Folk Pageant

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Last of nine on handicap debut (1m, AW) in April but won her other four starts this season; they were 1m2f handicaps at Newmarket, Chester (good) and Epsom (soft) on last three occasions and she's seen those races out strongly; raised another 10lb since that attritional contest two weeks ago, and she's never raced on firmer than good, but it's hard to knock one who's been finding such improvement.

16/1

1st

9

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Folk Pageant

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Second on good to soft on her only 2yo start; last of nine on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW) in April but won her other three starts this season, in 1m2f handicaps at Newmarket and Chester on last two occasions; 6lb rise is a sterner reaction since latest start but she's seen those last two races out strongly and could have more to give; major player.

7/1

1st

9

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Folk Pageant

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Johnston

Last of nine on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW; 11-1) in March but won starts either side in a maiden at Lingfield (1m, AW; made all) and eight-runner handicap at Newmarket (1m2f, good; always prominent); the latter was by a short head at 25-1 but she's gone up just 3lb since that rallying display and that does not look harsh.

3/1

25/1

Form: 3-1330

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
AW novice winner who was third in 1m2f Listed race at Epsom and 11.6f Derby Trial at Lingfield (good to firm); same fate as many when tailed off in the Derby (1m4f, soft; 66-1) two weeks ago; improvement is also needed if he's to make a splash on this handicap debut, but return to 1m2f can help.
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14th

10

(15)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Balzac

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

AW novice winner who was third in 1m2f Listed race at Epsom and 11.6f Derby Trial at Lingfield (good to firm); same fate as many when tailed off in the Derby (1m4f, soft; 66-1) two weeks ago; improvement is also needed if he's to make a splash on this handicap debut, but return to 1m2f can help.

25/1

11th

5

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

Balzac

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Novice winner whose rallying third of six in Listed race here (1m2f, good) in April suggested that longer trips would suit; tried 11.6f in the Lingfield Derby Trial (good to firm) and recorded his highest rating, but Maltese Cross and Bay Of Brilliance were just over 6l ahead of him; major work to do.

100/1

3rd

2

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 1

13:58 Lingfield

Balzac

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Winning siblings include Claymore, a Group 3 winner at 1m2f for this yard; third to Maltese Cross in a 1m Newmarket maiden on sole 2yo start; evens when making all in a Kempton novice (1m, AW) on return and his rallying third of six in Listed race at Epsom (1m2f, good) suggested that this longer trip would suit; some others have better form but he can improve.

25/1

14/1

Form: 42-41 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Tongue tied first time and improved when off the mark in eight-runner novice at Chepstow (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago, leading over 2f out and comfortably seeing off Thursday's tailed-off King George V longshot Blue Hercules; more to offer, which is needed on this handicap debut; non-runner (very stiff task) in Friday's 1m4f Group 2 here.
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15th

17

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Echo Of Stars

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Oliver Cole

Tongue tied first time and improved when off the mark in eight-runner novice at Chepstow (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago, leading over 2f out and comfortably seeing off Thursday's tailed-off King George V longshot Blue Hercules; more to offer, which is needed on this handicap debut; non-runner (very stiff task) in Friday's 1m4f Group 2 here.

14/1

1st

6

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Chepstow

Echo Of Stars

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Oliver Cole

Probably below the form of his two 2yo runs when fourth of 11 on seasonal reappearance at Newbury (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago but that was still a pretty good effort; won't be far away if first-time tongue-tie has any positive effect.

7/2

28/1

Form: 117-49

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won from the front in two Kempton novices (1m, AW) as 2yo; beat just one rival in the course of three starts since, still showing useful form on reappearance (last of four in a 1m conditions stakes) but eased right down once pursuit was in vain at Epsom (1m2f, soft) two weeks ago on handicap debut; plenty to prove but at least stamina in the family suggests he should stay.
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16th

13

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Allegresse

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won from the front in two Kempton novices (1m, AW) as 2yo; beat just one rival in the course of three starts since, still showing useful form on reappearance (last of four in a 1m conditions stakes) but eased right down once pursuit was in vain at Epsom (1m2f, soft) two weeks ago on handicap debut; plenty to prove but at least stamina in the family suggests he should stay.

28/1

9th

1

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Allegresse

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won from the front in two Kempton novices (1m, AW); weakened out of it in a Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f) on final 2yo run and mastered by his three rivals late on in a conditions stakes at Goodwood (1m, good; unraced on softer) on reappearance, so he does not present the most glittering case for this handicap debut, but stamina in family suggests he should stay.

5/1

4th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Allegresse

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Looked on the up when making all in a pair of 1m Kempton novices in the autumn but he failed to get home when beating only one in Zetland Stakes at Newmarket (1m2f) on final 2yo run; since gelded and it would come as no surprise to see this son of Oasis Dream bounce back.

10/1

Form: 1-522

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
AW winner in November on debut and, coming from the back, good form in defeat this season; no real threat to Evanesco in five-runner handicap at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) on penultimate start but better when launching a strong challenge for the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good) last time, losing out narrowly in a duel with Lost Boys; both Newbury principals have since been snapped up by Wathnan Racing; up 6lb but cheekpieces go on (perhaps some hesitation in front last time) and he's one to take seriously.
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Form: 1-21

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
He made a smooth start with 7f AW win in November and built substantially on that when second in a novice at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; didn't reproduce that form when having to work hard for his win at 1-4 in a novice at Windsor (1m, good to soft) 12 days ago but the major plus point for this handicap debut is that his performance and pedigree both shout that 1m2f will suit him much better.
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Form: 511 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Made low-key start in April but a totally different proposition in his two races since, emerging best in bunched finish for maiden at Southwell (1m, AW) and pulverising the opposition in a novice at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm); changed hands since; very useful prospect going into this handicap debut.
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20/1

Form: 5-12

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Reserve; won Kempton maiden (1m, AW) on reappearance and came from off the pace again when second of 11 in novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm); has had just three races and had to bide his time before getting in the clear last time, so he's surely capable of better; dam was a Lingfield Oaks Trial winner, so moving up from 1m should suit; one to note on handicap debut.
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18

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Heraldry

8st 9lb

T: John & Thady Gosden

Reserve; won Kempton maiden (1m, AW) on reappearance and came from off the pace again when second of 11 in novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm); has had just three races and had to bide his time before getting in the clear last time, so he's surely capable of better; dam was a Lingfield Oaks Trial winner, so moving up from 1m should suit; one to note on handicap debut.

20/1

2nd

2

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

14:58 Windsor

Heraldry

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Kingman colt; scored at Kempton kept to 1m/AW on reappearance, beating Big Eagle by a neck and building on his 2yo effort; could overcome a 7lb penalty with further progress plausible.

7/2

1st

7

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Heraldry

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

11-2 when fifth of ten on his Newcastle debut (1m, Tapeta) in November; open to improvement and the stable won a division of this race last year.

11/2

Form: -11112

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Reserve; won this spring in his first four handicaps and beaten a head at Carlisle on latest; makes a big step up in class but his stable has continued in great form and, although he's unraced beyond 1m and the third of those wins was over 7f, there's enough in his family to give hope for 1m2f.
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19

(13)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Wild Thoughts

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Reserve; won this spring in his first four handicaps and beaten a head at Carlisle on latest; makes a big step up in class but his stable has continued in great form and, although he's unraced beyond 1m and the third of those wins was over 7f, there's enough in his family to give hope for 1m2f.

28/1

33

(19)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Wild Thoughts

8st 9lb

T: Richard Spencer

Reserve; some feat to win four handicaps on the bounce (7f/1m) but he has gone up another 5lb since his narrow defeat to St Anton at Carlisle (good to firm) and that rise spells danger.

25/1

2nd

4

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:55 Carlisle

Wild Thoughts

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Unbeaten in four races since tackling handicaps, his mark rising from 56 to 84; again had plenty in hand when beating 11 rivals at Windsor (1m, good to firm); impossible to rule out another step forward.

100/30

Non-runners

Accredit

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.00
Straight Forecast £34.43
Tricast £140.96
Trifecta £238.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Harmonics

SPOTLIGHT:

Lost Boys

Daily Mail:

Princling

RP RATINGS:

Perisher

POSTDATA:

Sahara King

The Star:

Spyce

NEWMARKET:

Harmonics

Telegraph:

Harmonics

The Sun:

Harmonics

Daily Mirror:

Princling

The Times:

Lost Boys

D Express:

Lost Boys

Daily Record:

Perisher

The Guardian:

Sahara King