June 20 / 17.00 Ascot

17.00

Good To Firm

Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £90195
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 30 runners
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Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 30 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 7638-2 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Often leads; showed high-class form on good to firm ground last summer, runner-up in the Group 3 Jersey (7f) at this meeting, then involved in a tight finish for third place in the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (6f) despite racing away from the main action for much of the way; had some excuses later but he was back on track when a close second in a 6f Listed race at Salisbury recently; can go well from rail draw.
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1

(30)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Spy Chief

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Often leads; showed high-class form on good to firm ground last summer, runner-up in the Group 3 Jersey (7f) at this meeting, then involved in a tight finish for third place in the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (6f) despite racing away from the main action for much of the way; had some excuses later but he was back on track when a close second in a 6f Listed race at Salisbury recently; can go well from rail draw.

11/1

2nd

7

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Spy Chief

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

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

5/1

16

(4)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Spy Chief

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

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

40/1

Form: 3-123

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has had just four runs, winning a 7f AW maiden at Dundalk on second start; looked up against it in a 6f Listed race at Salisbury (good; first run without a hood) in May for new yard, but he gave a spirited show, taking a strong hold early and suffering serious interference before running on strongly to take a late close third, just behind Spy Chief; this strong pace can suit on handicap debut; intriguing.
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OUR TIP

Form: 967120 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
These big-field 6f handicaps suit him down to the ground, and having finished fourth in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood (good to soft) and the Portland at Doncaster (extended 5f, good) he led home 24 rivals in the Ayr Gold Cup (soft) last September; mostly in good form at Meydan this year but he's 10lb higher than at Ayr which is a big burden to carry.
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3

(16)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Run Boy Run

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

These big-field 6f handicaps suit him down to the ground, and having finished fourth in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood (good to soft) and the Portland at Doncaster (extended 5f, good) he led home 24 rivals in the Ayr Gold Cup (soft) last September; mostly in good form at Meydan this year but he's 10lb higher than at Ayr which is a big burden to carry.

33/1

5th

5

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Run Boy Run

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Several good efforts in defeat against top 6f handicappers this year but he never shifted much in the weights and the return to soft ground may have made the difference when he made nearly all to win the Ayr Gold Cup recently; serious rain would bring him into the reckoning.

12/1

15

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Run Boy Run

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Yet to win this year but he's run some mighty races in defeat, in the frame in the Stewards' Cup and last week's Portland (only run out of second in the closing stages); should run his race again but there will probably be a few stronger.

16/1

Form: 320-11 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
The talking horse in good 6f handicaps this spring and he delivered, coming clear with no fuss under Oisin Murphy at Newmarket (good) on yard debut and not having to work much harder under a penalty there (good to firm) in May for Shane Foley; 10lb higher than last time but could be on his way to better things.
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4

(24)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Double Rush

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Andrew Balding

The talking horse in good 6f handicaps this spring and he delivered, coming clear with no fuss under Oisin Murphy at Newmarket (good) on yard debut and not having to work much harder under a penalty there (good to firm) in May for Shane Foley; 10lb higher than last time but could be on his way to better things.

9/2

1st

6

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Double Rush

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Andrew Balding

Promising for Charles Hills as a 3yo, winning a C&D handicap at the Craven meeting before a good third from a tricky draw at York; ended 2025 with a low-key run at Ascot but, having been switched to Andrew Balding's stable, he created a huge impression here 17 days ago, supported as though defeat was out of the question and winning accordingly; 8lb well in and looks a Group horse in waiting; obvious chance for the stable that won this prize in 2021 and 2024.

10/11

1st

7

(12)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Double Rush

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive sort for Charles Hills until disappointing in September on last appearance; commenced last season with two wins, including over C&D at this meeting, and warrants plenty of respect back here on debut for Andrew Balding with a resumption of improvement possible.

11/4

Form: 70/2-0 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Classy in his prime when winning a Group 2 at the Curragh (6f, good; acts on good to firm) in May 2024; only intermittently raced since owing to physical issues and his latest comeback, at Doncaster in March, ended badly; however, he's had a second wind surgery since and is now tongue tied, so judgement suspended with his trainer bullish ahead of this first handicap run.
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5

(27)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Mitbaahy

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Classy in his prime when winning a Group 2 at the Curragh (6f, good; acts on good to firm) in May 2024; only intermittently raced since owing to physical issues and his latest comeback, at Doncaster in March, ended badly; however, he's had a second wind surgery since and is now tongue tied, so judgement suspended with his trainer bullish ahead of this first handicap run.

40/1

12th

8

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Mitbaahy

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charles Hills

Pounced late under Jamie Spencer to snatch Curragh Group 2 (6f, good) in May 2024, but has raced only three times since, last seen finishing a respectable second in AW Listed event at Lingfield in February 2025; others carry fewer risks but he's no forlorn hope if ready to roll after 419 days off.

12/1

2nd

5

(4)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Mitbaahy

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charles Hills

Record of 6-22 on turf includes Listed/Group wins, the most recent under a textbook Jamie Spencer ride at the Curragh (6f) last May; had wind/gelding operations since last run; major contender, provided he takes to AW and reproduces best form.

3/1

Form: 2361-2 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Respectable C&D form last September when third of 19 but he's been at his most impressive on flatter tracks so far, as when crushing his rivals at Ayr (good to soft) and York (good) as a 3yo; returned to action with a mighty effort on the latter track in May, when only just failing to reel in a well-treated front-runner; major chance if reproducing the form back here, despite going up 5lb since, as his star is still rising.
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6

(22)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Binhareer

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Respectable C&D form last September when third of 19 but he's been at his most impressive on flatter tracks so far, as when crushing his rivals at Ayr (good to soft) and York (good) as a 3yo; returned to action with a mighty effort on the latter track in May, when only just failing to reel in a well-treated front-runner; major chance if reproducing the form back here, despite going up 5lb since, as his star is still rising.

4/1

2nd

6

(9)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Binhareer

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Promising 3yo last season and things clicked in a major way with a dominant win in a big-field C&D handicap (good) last October when last seen; he's entered in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot and this lightly raced sort is in excellent hands to continue to progress; strong contender.

9/2

18

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Binhareer

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Patiently ridden 3yo who won in good style at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in July and was anything but disgraced after a slow start when sixth of 25 in the Silver Cup there three weeks ago; gives the impression there's still more in the tank and he'll be dangerous if getting the breaks.

6/1

Form: 5-1200 C

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Outstripped his previous form when winning a valuable 7f handicap here (good; effective on good to firm) last July before winning the 6f Stewards' Cup at Goodwood (good to soft) by a healthy margin under a penalty next time; shade vulnerable once reassessed and a narrow win at Meydan in January wasn't enough to think he's well treated for this race; extra push needed.
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7

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Two Tribes

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Outstripped his previous form when winning a valuable 7f handicap here (good; effective on good to firm) last July before winning the 6f Stewards' Cup at Goodwood (good to soft) by a healthy margin under a penalty next time; shade vulnerable once reassessed and a narrow win at Meydan in January wasn't enough to think he's well treated for this race; extra push needed.

20/1

3

(18)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Two Tribes

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Had some season to have already bagged an International (C&D, good) and the Stewards' Cup (6f, good to soft); he might not be done yet as he was beaten under a length at the Ebor meeting and then never nearer than at the finish after starting slowly in the Ayr Gold Cup; may have little margin for error off current mark but can see him running well.

10/1

1

(18)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Two Tribes

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

One Newmarket blip aside it has been a fine season for him, winning big pots in successive weekends in July/August, the International at Ascot (7f, good) and an emphatic one in the Stewards' Cup (6f, good to soft); another solid effort when close up in fourth behind Northern Ticker at the Ebor meeting four weeks ago, making up a lot of ground in the penultimate furlong; this stiffer test should suit and in the thick of it if the ground proves suitable (disappointed in one run on soft but it was a farcical contest).

8/1

Form: -31247 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Took a step forward on the AW earlier in the year, at 7f and 6f, but he didn't make his turf debut until never involved in a Listed race at Haydock (7f, good) in May; comes from a line of superb turf sprinters but this is a difficult first handicap on grass, to put it mildly.
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8

(19)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Heathcliff

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Fanshawe

Took a step forward on the AW earlier in the year, at 7f and 6f, but he didn't make his turf debut until never involved in a Listed race at Haydock (7f, good) in May; comes from a line of superb turf sprinters but this is a difficult first handicap on grass, to put it mildly.

66/1

7th

4

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Heathcliff

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

In good form on the AW this year, winning a handicap at Lingfield (7f) in February and running creditably when fourth in similar event at Newcastle (6f) on Good Friday; has shown he's up to Listed level but this is still a warm race in which to be making his debut on grass.

25/1

4th

3

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Heathcliff

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

C&D winner; running well in handicaps this winter before a fine second in Listed company at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; the 10lb hike for that will surely leave him vulnerable.

25/1

Form: -30712 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Improved as 4yo, narrowly winning the most recent of five starts in Bahrain (6f) and returning to Britain with a somewhat luckless close second at Chester (5f, good) in May to a stablemate; up a total of 10lb for those runs, though, and has much more to prove in this contest.
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9

(23)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Dubai Bling

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Improved as 4yo, narrowly winning the most recent of five starts in Bahrain (6f) and returning to Britain with a somewhat luckless close second at Chester (5f, good) in May to a stablemate; up a total of 10lb for those runs, though, and has much more to prove in this contest.

33/1

2nd

2

(4)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Dubai Bling

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Campaigned mostly over 6f, most recently winning big-field handicap (good to firm) for a bright end to his spell in Bahrain; this local runner is well drawn returned to British soil and has possibilities provided he's as effective back at 5f.

10/1

4th

1

(5)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Dubai Bling

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

hampered start and stumbled start, took keen hold, soon in touch with leaders, edged left and no extra over 1f out

10/1

Form: 71-045 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
A strike-rate of 4-7 on AW includes two Listed wins, at 7f and 6f; not quite so good on grass as yet but he has a 7lb lower turf mark and indicated he could make it pay when an excellent fifth in the big-field Victoria Cup over 7f here (good; has won on good to firm) in May, not ideally positioned there as it turned out; one to consider back at 6f.
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10

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Royal Zabeel

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

A strike-rate of 4-7 on AW includes two Listed wins, at 7f and 6f; not quite so good on grass as yet but he has a 7lb lower turf mark and indicated he could make it pay when an excellent fifth in the big-field Victoria Cup over 7f here (good; has won on good to firm) in May, not ideally positioned there as it turned out; one to consider back at 6f.

18/1

5th

3

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Royal Zabeel

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Ties in with Golden Mind on Musselburgh running but the pair of them are facing a stiffer assignment in this major prize; remains useful on turf but a lower mark in this sphere reflects that his peak form, namely dual Listed honours, has been shown on AW.

33/1

4th

1

(6)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Royal Zabeel

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Made his name on AW but he can do it on turf when the ground is quick, as when a cosy winner at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in August; has since added a second Listed AW event, at Southwell in November, but the Saudi Arabia venture came to nothing in February and he has ground worries today.

12/1

33/1

Form: 37/4-4 C

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Sterling effort to win the Group 2 Queen Mary (5f, good to firm) at this meeting as a 2yo, then ran to a similar level in another Group 2 at York (6f); useful efforts in 5f Listed races in just two runs as a 3yo and 4yo (tongue tied latest; had wind surgery since) but the suitability of this test has to be proved.
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11

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Leovanni

9st 5lb

J: James McDonald

T: K R Burke

Sterling effort to win the Group 2 Queen Mary (5f, good to firm) at this meeting as a 2yo, then ran to a similar level in another Group 2 at York (6f); useful efforts in 5f Listed races in just two runs as a 3yo and 4yo (tongue tied latest; had wind surgery since) but the suitability of this test has to be proved.

33/1

4th

6

(2)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 1

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Leovanni

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Impressed at Nottingham on her 2yo debut and went on to defeat 23 rivals in the Queen Mary Stakes a fortnight later; only seen three times since, once last year when not getting a clear run through in a Haydock Listed race in May; could still dip into that 2yo promise and AW shouldn't be an issue; tongue tied for the first time.

7/2

Form: 2056-0 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Up-and-coming handicapper last summer when winning first two starts at this level before finishing an excellent second of 24 in the 5f handicap here (good to firm) last June; first home of the 3yos when fifth in the Ayr Gold Cup (soft) last September and may do better this year; not ruled out now fitted with a tongue-tie on second run back.
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12

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Hammer The Hammer

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Up-and-coming handicapper last summer when winning first two starts at this level before finishing an excellent second of 24 in the 5f handicap here (good to firm) last June; first home of the 3yos when fifth in the Ayr Gold Cup (soft) last September and may do better this year; not ruled out now fitted with a tongue-tie on second run back.

28/1

14th

1

(13)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Hammer The Hammer

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Second of 24 in the 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last June and he showed good speed before fading into sixth of 19 over 6f here (good) last October, when last seen; wind op since; the drop back in trip could be a positive move on his reappearance; can make a bold bid.

8/1

1

(8)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Hammer The Hammer

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Kevin Ryan

Classy front-running 3yo who was runner-up in the 5f handicap at Royal Ascot (good to firm) and fifth in the Ayr Gold Cup three weeks ago, when 6f on soft ground probably stretched his stamina; today's conditions should be ideal and he may not have reached his ceiling just yet; big player.

11/2

Form: 870180 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has won in Bahrain but all eight British wins have come at Chester and he's been soundly beaten in the last two runnings of this race (100-1 each time); has been wearing cheekpieces but visor is now refitted.
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14

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Roman Dragon

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Hugo Palmer

Has won in Bahrain but all eight British wins have come at Chester and he's been soundly beaten in the last two runnings of this race (100-1 each time); has been wearing cheekpieces but visor is now refitted.

100/1

11th

1

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Roman Dragon

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Has gained all eight domestic wins at Chester, the most recent on penultimate start; Epsom is an unknown and he's on a difficult mark, conceding weight all round to boot.

22/1

8th

2

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Roman Dragon

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Enhanced his excellent course record when narrowly landing a 5f handicap at the May meeting; stays 7f but rarely seen at the trip now; may prove vulnerable to stronger stayers.

11/2

33/1

Form: 2310-6 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Hooded all starts for this yard; can lead; has had just three runs in 6f handicaps, improving on a respectable effort in the Shergar Cup here when a ready winner at Goodwood (good to firm) last August; not so good on soft ground in the Ayr Gold Cup after and, while he is likely to do better as a 4yo, he was well held in a Listed contest on his comeback.
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15

(26)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Flash Harry

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Hooded all starts for this yard; can lead; has had just three runs in 6f handicaps, improving on a respectable effort in the Shergar Cup here when a ready winner at Goodwood (good to firm) last August; not so good on soft ground in the Ayr Gold Cup after and, while he is likely to do better as a 4yo, he was well held in a Listed contest on his comeback.

33/1

6th

3

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Flash Harry

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Clive Cox

Won two 6f events last summer, notably a Goodwood handicap (good to to firm; RPR 106) in August; not at the same level in the Ayr Gold Cup when last seen but there should be more to come this year.

12/1

10

(15)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Flash Harry

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

Unexposed 3yo; solid effort when third in a Shergar Cup sprint last month and made no mistake in a small field at Goodwood four weeks ago (also 6f, good to firm); penalty in a stronger race asks a big question of him, even though 2lb well in, and this will be the slowest ground he's tackled.

14/1

16/1

Form: -22631 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Exotic career includes races in the US, Britain, Ireland and on snow for various yards, but he comes here in fine form over 6f for this one, having finished close up at York (good; under 2l behind runner-up Binhareer) before winning at Thirsk; 1lb badly in under a penalty and has a harder task.
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16

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Fandom

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Exotic career includes races in the US, Britain, Ireland and on snow for various yards, but he comes here in fine form over 6f for this one, having finished close up at York (good; under 2l behind runner-up Binhareer) before winning at Thirsk; 1lb badly in under a penalty and has a harder task.

16/1

1st

4

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Fandom

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Globetrotter who has had mixed fortunes across his career but he was back on song when third of 22 to Dark Thirty at York (6f, good) this month on his second stable start; he can be in the mix if confirming that promise.

6/1

3rd

10

(6)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Fandom

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Two US Listed wins in 2024 and he twice went close on the St Moritz ice this February; having been detached he kept on for sixth of 11 on his recent stable debut at Goodwood (5f, good); may not be a forlorn hope back up to 6f.

50/1

Form: 101-11 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Three of his last four wins have come at Goodwood (6f; heavy and good ground); probably not too track dependent as he won at Newbury in May but he has more to find on his first run at Ascot, off another career-high mark in a daunting race.
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17

(17)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Three of his last four wins have come at Goodwood (6f; heavy and good ground); probably not too track dependent as he won at Newbury in May but he has more to find on his first run at Ascot, off another career-high mark in a daunting race.

16/1

1st

6

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Far Above Dream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Justified favouritism (6f, good) on seasonal debut, taking Goodwood record to 3-3 and overall strike-rate to 4-12; a possible danger provided his progress can be sustained away from that track.

8/1

1st

2

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Far Above Dream

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Owen

A three-time winner for James Owen in 2025, signing off with a second C&D success in October; has a career-high mark to overcome on his seasonal return but not taken at all lightly.

5/1

Form: -48802 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
All races over 7f until running a screamer in a close third of 28 (good to firm) in this race last year; ready winner of his next 6f start, on the AW last October; has had some trip and aids switches for new yard but looked back on a better path when a close, staying-on second in a 5f Carlisle Listed race (first-time cheekpieces replaced regular tongue-tie) last time; 3lb well in and has a big run in him back over C&D.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18

(13)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Ten Pounds

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Joey Ramsden

All races over 7f until running a screamer in a close third of 28 (good to firm) in this race last year; ready winner of his next 6f start, on the AW last October; has had some trip and aids switches for new yard but looked back on a better path when a close, staying-on second in a 5f Carlisle Listed race (first-time cheekpieces replaced regular tongue-tie) last time; 3lb well in and has a big run in him back over C&D.

10/1

2nd

4

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Ten Pounds

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Joey Ramsden

5-10 at 6f/7f for Harry Charlton; unplaced all four outings since joining current stable, finishing in midfield in Victoria Cup at Ascot most recently; unproven at 5f; wears headgear for the first time; others appeal more.

14/1

13th

4

(29)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Ten Pounds

9st 10lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Joey Ramsden

Broadly progressive for previous yard but proved disappointing in this race last year, having raced freely; ran well in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot next time; not particularly solid on his 2026 form for new stable and it remains to be seen whether he settles returned to this C&D.

25/1

Form: 4-1100 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Best form when dead-heating for 6f Listed AW win in January, making it 2-2 for Ryan Moore; no serious inroads back on turf since, in a Group 3 and the 7f Victoria Cup on this course, but he did come from off the pace to finish a close fifth of 28 in this race (good to firm) last year and he shouldn't be overlooked back over C&D in first-time cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19

(18)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Completely Random

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Harry Charlton

Best form when dead-heating for 6f Listed AW win in January, making it 2-2 for Ryan Moore; no serious inroads back on turf since, in a Group 3 and the 7f Victoria Cup on this course, but he did come from off the pace to finish a close fifth of 28 in this race (good to firm) last year and he shouldn't be overlooked back over C&D in first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

10th

5

(21)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Completely Random

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Charlton

Looks well treated on this year's AW form but failed to transfer it back to turf (in Group 3) last time when bidding for a 6f hat-trick, and still has a weaker strike-rate in this sphere; bit to prove back at 7f and doesn't look the percentage call.

20/1

11th

2

(13)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Completely Random

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Charlton

Dead-heated with Diligent Harry in Listed grade to complete a Lingfield 6f double in January and take AW record to 4-8; effective when fresh but is by no means certain to transfer the improvement back to turf; only 1-9 in this sphere; tongue-tie applied.

12/1

Form: 514-60 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Back on song when convincing winner of a 6f Listed event at Naas (yielding) last October; unable to get involved in two runs at that level in 2026 but he was badly checked back at Naas in April and in better form than the 5l defeat suggests; however, he has more to prove back on this track with good to firm ground quicker than ideal; regular cheekpieces are discarded.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20

(15)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Thunderbear

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Back on song when convincing winner of a 6f Listed event at Naas (yielding) last October; unable to get involved in two runs at that level in 2026 but he was badly checked back at Naas in April and in better form than the 5l defeat suggests; however, he has more to prove back on this track with good to firm ground quicker than ideal; regular cheekpieces are discarded.

66/1

11th

3

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Thunderbear

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Five-time winner best with a bit of cut in the ground; sole win last season came in a Listed heat at this venue (6f, yielding); may have needed his comeback at Cork and likes it here, but would probably like to see some rain.

25/1

6th

3

(9)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Thunderbear

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Just five runs last year but won a Listed race at Naas over this trip in October before a disappointing run in France, even allowing for a less than smooth passage; can run well if back to his best.

8/1

Form: 00416- D

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
All wins over 6f (on soft and good ground) in the autumn months; excelled himself when winning the Ayr Silver Cup (soft) last September but it seems unlikely he will reproduce that form on this belated return.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

21

(20)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Candy

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

All wins over 6f (on soft and good ground) in the autumn months; excelled himself when winning the Ayr Silver Cup (soft) last September but it seems unlikely he will reproduce that form on this belated return.

22/1

6th

2

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Candy

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Came good last autumn, winning three times, and he confirmed that this is his time of year by posting a personal best to beat his 24 rivals in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft; made all) two weeks ago; hasn't run over 5f since the early part of his 2yo campaign but gives the impression this trip may well suit; well worth his place back in a Listed race and set for a bold show.

9/2

1st

10

(16)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Candy

9st 10lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Often leads; ended 2yo season with a flourish, three 6f wins including one at this meeting and a Listed Redcar race (good and soft); has failed to shine this year but conditions are more in his favour today; revival possible; one of three for the yard.

12/1

Form: -11770 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won two AW races over 6f in early spring but he's had shortcomings in turf handicaps off marks in the 90s before and since, including over C&D, and looks to have his share of weight.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

22

(21)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Fast Track Harry

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

Won two AW races over 6f in early spring but he's had shortcomings in turf handicaps off marks in the 90s before and since, including over C&D, and looks to have his share of weight.

40/1

11th

7

(16)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Fast Track Harry

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Clive Cox

Lightly raced 4yo who, having been gelded, won two in a row over 6f on AW earlier this year; further progress cannot be ruled out but he's finished seventh on his last two starts and needs something extra today.

14/1

7th

5

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Fast Track Harry

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Dual turf winner who made it 2-2 on AW when completing a double at Newcastle (6f; off 4lb lower) last month; didn't fire in his hat-trick bid at Kempton but he still has potential and is not ruled out in suitable conditions back on turf.

11/2

Form: 082939 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has contested three of the last four runnings, doing best when runner-up in 2023 (good to firm; also won a Group 3 over C&D on soft); has been a fine stalwart in other top sprint handicaps, including when only just losing out in the 2024 Portland at Doncaster on sole attempt for Christophe Soumillon; it's hard to ignore one with his history at this level.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

23

(31)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Apollo One

9st 1lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Has contested three of the last four runnings, doing best when runner-up in 2023 (good to firm; also won a Group 3 over C&D on soft); has been a fine stalwart in other top sprint handicaps, including when only just losing out in the 2024 Portland at Doncaster on sole attempt for Christophe Soumillon; it's hard to ignore one with his history at this level.

25/1

9th

5

(13)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Apollo One

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Acts on any ground; ran okay behind younger rivals at Newmarket last time; losing run is mounting up but he has been placed in this race twice, finishing second in 2023 and third in 2024; again has each-way hopes.

8/1

3rd

4

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Apollo One

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Stable star who runs in this race for the fourth time, recording best results when second in 2024 and third in 2023; went without a win in 2025 but the ability was still intact, second in the Portland (5.6f, good) and an Ascot Group 3 (6f, soft); faced some stiff tasks in the Middle East this year but his second in a Listed race at Jebel Ali (5f, dirt) was promising, finishing with a flourish for second; fair mark back on grass; should run well.

16/1

Form: /10-12 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Missed over a year of his career but returned to action twice since with 6f AW wins, last October and in April; well beaten on heavy in between but fared better at Goodwood (6f, good) in May when going down narrowly to Far Above Dream; has potential but others have more solid form; cheekpieces go on.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

24

(29)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Evening Saigon

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Missed over a year of his career but returned to action twice since with 6f AW wins, last October and in April; well beaten on heavy in between but fared better at Goodwood (6f, good) in May when going down narrowly to Far Above Dream; has potential but others have more solid form; cheekpieces go on.

22/1

2nd

1

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Evening Saigon

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Low-mileage 4yo who got back on the up when making a winning return in 6f Newcastle handicap 18 days ago; up 3lb but had a bit in hand there and merits serious consideration.

9/4

1st

6

(6)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Evening Saigon

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Unexposed 4yo; created a positive impression when winning a 6f handicap at Chelmsford in October and his subsequent defeat at Doncaster is easily excused on account of the heavy ground; more to come this year and he's a strong candidate.

11/4

Form: 017-91 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Made favourite but lacked experience when tackling the 5f handicap here last June; better form when winning at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last September and, after a low-key reappearance at Newmarket, he impressed when winning at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) recently; 1lb well in under a penalty; looks a smart prospect.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

25

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Realign

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Made favourite but lacked experience when tackling the 5f handicap here last June; better form when winning at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last September and, after a low-key reappearance at Newmarket, he impressed when winning at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) recently; 1lb well in under a penalty; looks a smart prospect.

8/1

1st

1

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Realign

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Lightly raced 4yo with something of an all-or-nothing profile; put everything together when bolting up at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last autumn; might have needed the run when only ninth of 13 at Newmarket on reappearance; leading claims if building on that and cheekpieces may give him a lift.

11/2

Form: 5-5631 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Listed winner in France; mostly rather vulnerable in handicaps for this yard, including over C&D in May, but he didn't get much of a run behind Fandom at Thirsk (good) next time and confirmed he was on the way back when leading near the line at Goodwood (also 6f, soft) two weeks ago; has quite a bit more to do under a penalty (3lb badly in).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

26

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Toyotomi

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Listed winner in France; mostly rather vulnerable in handicaps for this yard, including over C&D in May, but he didn't get much of a run behind Fandom at Thirsk (good) next time and confirmed he was on the way back when leading near the line at Goodwood (also 6f, soft) two weeks ago; has quite a bit more to do under a penalty (3lb badly in).

28/1

1st

1

(4)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Toyotomi

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Good third off this mark at Thirsk (6f, good) last week, doing best of those drawn in single figures and that despite meeting some trouble in running; has plenty of form on soft in France; one to take seriously.

3/1

3rd

6

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Toyotomi

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Having been gelded he made a promising reappearance at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month; failed to build on that when sixth at Ascot (6f, good) but he got upset in the stalls; well handicapped on his French form up to last July and he's not ruled out.

11/1

Form: 723-01 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on good to firm last May; classy handicap form when runner-up in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft) last September when first home on his side, which wasn't the first time he's had a difficult track position; carries a penalty for recent Epsom win (6f, soft; his second win in that race) but no surprise if he does better again as a 5yo; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

27

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Sondad

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner on good to firm last May; classy handicap form when runner-up in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft) last September when first home on his side, which wasn't the first time he's had a difficult track position; carries a penalty for recent Epsom win (6f, soft; his second win in that race) but no surprise if he does better again as a 5yo; respected.

16/1

1st

8

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Sondad

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Versatile as regards ground; broadly consistent form last term featured a success (off 7lb lower) in this contest; likely needed his York reappearance; interesting back here with that outing under his belt.

8/1

17th

12

(19)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Sondad

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won two in a row last May/June (6f, soft/good to firm) when this visor first went on and he ran well to be placed on his final two outings last autumn; each-way claims if fully tuned up for this reappearance outing.

11/1

33/1

Form: 210-04 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Useful form at a less competitive level in 2025, following 6f wins last June with one in a valuable York race (extended 5f, good to firm) in August; kept on well after being slightly checked in his run at Windsor in May but he has more to prove over this stiff 6f on course debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

28

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Trefor

9st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charles Hills

Useful form at a less competitive level in 2025, following 6f wins last June with one in a valuable York race (extended 5f, good to firm) in August; kept on well after being slightly checked in his run at Windsor in May but he has more to prove over this stiff 6f on course debut.

33/1

4th

2

(1)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Trefor

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Has form figures of 11542 over C&D; good spell last summer featured three wins elsewhere; evidence from previous campaigns suggests he'll step up on reappearance duck egg and go well.

3/1

Form: /030-7 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Reserve; won 6f Group 2 at Goodwood (good to firm) as a 2yo; sparingly raced with mixed results since and has plenty to prove after a low-key Listed run on reappearance at Naas (5f); no aids latest; has worn blinkers, first-time cheekpieces today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

29

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Black Forza

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Reserve; won 6f Group 2 at Goodwood (good to firm) as a 2yo; sparingly raced with mixed results since and has plenty to prove after a low-key Listed run on reappearance at Naas (5f); no aids latest; has worn blinkers, first-time cheekpieces today.

50/1

7th

1

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Black Forza

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Winner of a Goodwood Group 2 in 2024; sparingly raced last year, well beaten in a Curragh Group 3 (6f, good); some better efforts twice at Dundalk but more needed here and lacks a run.

18/1

10th

2

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Black Forza

10st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won a Goodwood Group 2 last year before a 5.75l fourth of 6 in the Middle Park Stakes; sparingly raced this year, well beaten on return in a Curragh Group 3 in August; better effort over C&D latest (behind Songhai) but this demands more.

20/1

Form: 7-1115 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Reserve; front-runs; superb 4-5 strike-rate on AW but his turf form isn't up to the same level, albeit soft ground wouldn't have been ideal when fifth of 15 behind Sondad at Epsom recently; up against it.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

30

(28)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Gold Star Hero

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Bell

Reserve; front-runs; superb 4-5 strike-rate on AW but his turf form isn't up to the same level, albeit soft ground wouldn't have been ideal when fifth of 15 behind Sondad at Epsom recently; up against it.

50/1

5th

7

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Gold Star Hero

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Bell

Record of 4-5 on AW features a hat-trick since being gelded; chance depends on whether he can transfer the form back to turf; only 1-11 in this sphere and he is 16lb higher than last attempt.

7/1

1st

1

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gold Star Hero

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Record on the AW reads 1211 and he was impressive when making virtually all over 6f here eight days ago; 5lb penalty and return to 5f shouldn't preclude another big performance.

11/10

33/1

Form: U52P28 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Reserve; versatile trip-wise and although most of his best form is on the AW he was only just foiled in a competitive 5f race at York (good) in May; this is altogether more difficult; due to run in the 7f Buckingham Palace on Thursday.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

31

(25)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Stratusnine

8st 13lb

T: Hugo Palmer

Reserve; versatile trip-wise and although most of his best form is on the AW he was only just foiled in a competitive 5f race at York (good) in May; this is altogether more difficult; due to run in the 7f Buckingham Palace on Thursday.

33/1

8th

23

(13)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Stratusnine

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Hugo Palmer

Finished strongly from a difficult position in 5f contest at York last time and nearly got up, looking in need of a return to further; however, he may find this stiff 7f too much of a stretch and still needs to prove he can win over distances other than 6f.

28/1

2nd

2

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Stratusnine

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

Slipped and was pulled up at Chester 16 days ago but he'd previously run well when second over 6f at Newcastle; creditable efforts on both his runs at York (7f); yet to prove his effectiveness at 5f but he's not short of speed; not ruled out.

12/1

Non-runners

Caburn

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £132.90
Straight Forecast £58.91
Tricast £688.57
Trifecta £2003.30

Selections

Telegraph:

Binhareer

SPOTLIGHT:

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RP RATINGS:

Ten Pounds

POSTDATA:

Spy Chief

The Guardian:

Far Above Dream

The Sun:

Double Rush

Daily Mirror:

Hammer The Hammer

Daily Mail:

Soldier's Tree

LAMBOURN:

Mitbaahy

D Express:

Binhareer

The Star:

Binhareer

NEWMARKET:

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Daily Record:

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TOPSPEED:

Ten Pounds

The Times:

Ten Pounds