July 10 / 15.10 Ascot

15.10

Good To Firm

Jll Handicap

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 7f 213y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Jll Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 62-14 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough with a winning return in May and it was a very promising handicap debut when close fourth (again Goodwood, 1m, good; Abundant third) three weeks ago; was unlucky not to get even closer that day and the form is already working out; big player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Ciarrai Abu

8st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Won a maiden on return and shaped well in a close, running-on fourth on handicap debut next time, both 1m at this track (good); built on that when winning by a nose in 11-runner race at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, when he made up his ground in taking fashion but hung left when challenging; up 6lb but well worth a go at 1m2f and still brings abundant promise.

5/1

1st

9

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Ciarrai Abu

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Made the breakthrough with a winning return in May and it was a very promising handicap debut when close fourth (again Goodwood, 1m, good; Abundant third) three weeks ago; was unlucky not to get even closer that day and the form is already working out; big player.

4/1

4th

6

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Goodwood

Ciarrai Abu

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

100-1 when sixth at the Curragh (7f, good) on his debut last year and came clear of the third when runner-up at Brighton (1m, good to soft) in October on his first start for this yard; made a winning reappearance over this C&D (good) 48 days ago and now makes switches to handicaps; could have more to offer.

11/2

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 32-130 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to this campaign which he kicked off with clearcut maiden win on AW and he then finished good third of 14 in the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (also 1m, good to firm); drawn on the wrong side when finishing midfield in his group in the Britannia on the straight mile here last month; earlier Carlisle form puts him in the picture.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(14)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Crest Of Fire

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Third to Blue Courvoisier in the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May and bounced back from Royal Ascot defeat (drawn on the wrong side) for clear second at Ascot (1m, good to firm), when a nose behind Ciarrai Abu who followed up here on Thursday; he should stay this far, and this progressive 3yo could be on an advantageous mark up 4lb since last time.

7/2

2nd

1

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Crest Of Fire

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Gelded prior to this campaign which he kicked off with clearcut maiden win on AW and he then finished good third of 14 in the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (also 1m, good to firm); drawn on the wrong side when finishing midfield in his group in the Britannia on the straight mile here last month; earlier Carlisle form puts him in the picture.

13/2

21th

26

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Crest Of Fire

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

0-5 as a 2yo but there was plenty of encouragement, including a 2l defeat here behind Laureate Crown; gelded prior to this campaign which he kicked off with a clearcut maiden win on the AW (1m) and he then held his own in the Silver Bowl at Carlisle won by Blue Courvoisier; he was only 100-30 for that and unlucky not to be closer than 2l; yet another to bear in mind.

22/1

3rd
8 (2)
Abundant

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 221-43 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner last year who made an encouraging handicap debut/return when fourth at Windsor (good to firm) in May; stepped up on that when close third at Goodwood (also 1m, good; Ciarrai Abu fourth) three weeks ago; winner of that race has gone in again since, as has the fifth; likely to sit handy from his low draw and enters calculations.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

13

(17)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Abundant

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Close third over C&D in June on second handicap start (good; Get Outta Here second) and filled the same position at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, albeit no match for the first two; he might have an each-way shout in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

3rd

8

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Abundant

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

AW maiden winner last year who made an encouraging handicap debut/return when fourth at Windsor (good to firm) in May; stepped up on that when close third at Goodwood (also 1m, good; Ciarrai Abu fourth) three weeks ago; winner of that race has gone in again since, as has the fifth; likely to sit handy from his low draw and enters calculations.

13/2

3rd

9

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Goodwood

Abundant

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Tom Ward

Made all when winning at Southwell (1m, AW) in October on his third start and posted a solid effort at Windsor (1m, good to firm; first start since being gelded) on his handicap debut last month; may come on for that first outing for 199 days and holds claims.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 158-65 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Built on his May return when close-up fifth of 13 at Newmarket (1m, good; fourth and eighth have won subsequently) three weeks ago; didn't have a clear path that day and a 1lb drop won't hurt his cause; considered.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(6)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Loz Vegas

8st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Solid performances sent handicapping over 1m on his three starts this season, fourth of 11 to Ciarrai Abu at Ascot (good to firm) last time; now 5lb lower than on handicap/seasonal debut, which does not make a compelling case for him but this return to 1m2f is also likely to help.

18/1

4th

2

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Loz Vegas

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Built on his May return when close-up fifth of 13 at Newmarket (1m, good; fourth and eighth have won subsequently) three weeks ago; didn't have a clear path that day and a 1lb drop won't hurt his cause; considered.

10/1

5th

15

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Loz Vegas

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Glimpses of significant promise in light 2yo campaign last year and beaten only about 4l when sixth of ten on last month's handicap/seasonal debut at Newbury (1m, good); open to improvement and he's not ruled out.

14/1

20/1

Form: 00-446

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
His narrow debut success in August hasn't been added to in six subsequent starts, including in three handicaps this term, latterly at 10.5f; drops in trip from a reduced mark but others have more compelling claims.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Mr Seagull

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Yet to pose a serious threat this season and unproven at the trip, but he kept on well for fifth in a hot race at Ascot (1m, good to firm) two starts ago, and he didn't run badly in a big-field 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last time; not ruled out in first-time visor.

16/1

14th

20

(12)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Mr Seagull

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

He's yet to pose a serious threat this season but has run some respectable races, as when keeping on from the rear for fifth at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; edging down the weights and this big-field scenario and expected strong pace could see him to good effect; interesting.

50/1

5th

10

(11)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Mr Seagull

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Hugo Palmer

His narrow debut success in August hasn't been added to in six subsequent starts, including in three handicaps this term, latterly at 10.5f; drops in trip from a reduced mark but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

Form: 251-04

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won Leicester maiden last term but he was gelded after a disappointing comeback at Newbury in April; latest fourth at Sandown (7f, good) offered a good bit more, though, when he still looked a little rough around the edges and also shaped like this step up in trip is the way to go; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

15:10 Nottingham

Crown Office

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Won a Leicester maiden (6f, soft) last October but he was gelded after a disappointing comeback at Newbury in April; ran into some trouble when a respectable fourth at Sandown in June but he failed to build on that at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; still unexposed after only six starts but he needs improvement at this new trip.

8/1

6th

6

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Crown Office

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: William Haggas

Won Leicester maiden last term but he was gelded after a disappointing comeback at Newbury in April; latest fourth at Sandown (7f, good) offered a good bit more, though, when he still looked a little rough around the edges and also shaped like this step up in trip is the way to go; respected.

9/2

4th

9

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Sandown

Crown Office

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Plenty went wrong in his only blip last season and he won well at Leicester (6f, soft); raced freely and dropped out on reappearance in a 7f handicap at Newbury (good; 15-2); could be a different proposition now gelded; market useful.

11/2

Form: 31-43 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Made all to win small-field Yarmouth novice (good) in October and he'd been gelded before giving it a good go when third of 13 at Kempton (again 7f, AW) on handicap debut in May; still early days and pedigree suggests this step up in trip is a positive; can't be ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Ya Karim

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Charlton

Made all to win small-field Yarmouth novice (good) in October and he'd been gelded before giving it a good go when third of 13 at Kempton (again 7f, AW) on handicap debut in May; still early days and pedigree suggests this step up in trip is a positive; can't be ruled out.

11/2

3rd

3

(1)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ya Karim

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Good third on C&D debut in September (winner subsequently won the Dante; second won his next two starts) and got the job done at Yarmouth next time (7f); fair return in quite a hot novice at that track 46 days ago, particularly as he raced freely in a first-time hood (left off here) stepping up to 1m; gelded since; has been gelded; key player on handicap debut from rail draw.

5/1

Form: 181-8 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two juvenile wins came on his debut at Epsom (7f, good) around a year ago and at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in November; back at the former track when stepped up to 1m2f on soft ground for his handicap debut/reappearance but raced freely and was beaten 56l; that needs a lot of forgiving but the drop back to 1m, better ground and new hood are all reasons to expect better.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Starlight Time

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Roger Varian

Won a maiden (7f, good) and a novice (1m, AW) as a 2yo; unplaced in three handicaps this year but slipping down the weights; too soon to write him off.

8/1

5th

4

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Lingfield

Starlight Time

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Varian

2-3 as a 2yo; not much has gone to plan on his two starts this year but he had soft ground as a plausible excuse for 56l defeat at Epsom (1m2f) on Derby Derby, and his down-the-field finish at Ascot (1m; first-time hood) last month came in a warm 3yo handicap; this race is easier and it would be dangerous to write him off at this stage.

8/1

8th

4

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Starlight Time

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Two juvenile wins came on his debut at Epsom (7f, good) around a year ago and at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in November; back at the former track when stepped up to 1m2f on soft ground for his handicap debut/reappearance but raced freely and was beaten 56l; that needs a lot of forgiving but the drop back to 1m, better ground and new hood are all reasons to expect better.

8/1

14/1

Form: -63157

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Looked a little flattered when sneaking up the near-side rail to score at Lingfield (good to firm) in May but she more than matched that with very creditable fifth of six in Epsom Listed event (again 7f, good to soft) next time; never threatened in similar event at Carlisle a fortnight ago, however, which tempers confidence on this return to handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:58 Newbury

Assaranca

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Ran out the comfortable winner of a 7f handicap at Lingfield in May; highly tried since and she has come up short; others perhaps better treated.

16/1

9th

5

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Assaranca

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Looked a little flattered when sneaking up the near-side rail to score at Lingfield (good to firm) in May but she more than matched that with very creditable fifth of six in Epsom Listed event (again 7f, good to soft) next time; never threatened in similar event at Carlisle a fortnight ago, however, which tempers confidence on this return to handicaps.

14/1

7th

4

(9)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

16:02 Carlisle

Assaranca

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Richard Hannon

She's had plenty of racing but has shown improvement on her last two runs, easily winning Class 4 handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) before fifth of sixth to Ellusive Butterfly (who is now penalised) in Epsom Listed race (7f, good to soft), beaten about 4l; on the up and has each-way claims.

16/1

10th
11 (8)
Arbaawy

12/1

Form: 3-4334

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-10 but he has regularly been placed and is running well this season, including when beaten 2l for fourth of five at Sandown (1m1f, good) four weeks ago; yard in fine form and he's got each-way claims again.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ffos Las

Arbaawy

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

Fair maiden who has been running well in handicaps this year, making the frame on four of his five starts; has the edge on experience and goes without cheekpieces worn on last three starts; should win sooner or later.

11/4

10th

11

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Arbaawy

8st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

0-10 but he has regularly been placed and is running well this season, including when beaten 2l for fourth of five at Sandown (1m1f, good) four weeks ago; yard in fine form and he's got each-way claims again.

12/1

4th

6

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:32 Sandown

Arbaawy

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

Similar type to The Joker, being a consistent maiden who ties in with Law Court on last-time running (over 1m at Newbury in first-time cheekpieces); again should give his running.

5/1

20/1

Form: 282-70

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
No wins since a promising debut success at Leicester last May and he failed to build on a fairly encouraging stable debut/reappearance in April when never a threat at Goodwood (7f) seven weeks ago; needs to stage a revival on this first go at 1m.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Shaman Champion

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Clive Cox

Won 5f debut as a 2yo before some useful efforts in defeat at that trip, 6f and 7f; his 3yo season for new yard has yet to get off the ground though and he lacks any experience of the AW.

14/1

11th

3

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Shaman Champion

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

No wins since a promising debut success at Leicester last May and he failed to build on a fairly encouraging stable debut/reappearance in April when never a threat at Goodwood (7f) seven weeks ago; needs to stage a revival on this first go at 1m.

20/1

10th

11

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

Shaman Champion

8st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Record of 0-6 since debut success but he has a notable piece of course form, namely close second in nursery at last year's Glorious Goodwood; could go well returned to this venue with Newbury reappearance (stable debut) under his belt.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.60
Straight Forecast £12.05
Tricast £62.57
Trifecta £82.70

Selections

The Times:

Ya Karim

RP RATINGS:

Arbaawy

Telegraph:

Crown Office

SPOTLIGHT:

Ciarrai Abu

LAMBOURN:

Abundant

Daily Mirror:

Assaranca

The Sun:

Crest Of Fire

NEWMARKET:

Starlight Time

D Express:

Ya Karim

The Star:

Ya Karim

Daily Record:

Ciarrai Abu

TOPSPEED:

Arbaawy

POSTDATA:

Arbaawy

The Guardian:

Crown Office

Daily Mail:

Crown Office