17.20
Good To FirmWhispering Angel Handicap
- Prize money: £30924
- 0m 5f 0y
- Class 2
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.45
- Place: £3.20
Form: 27-391 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (8) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Better than ever in 2026 and seen to good effect when making all at Ffos Las and Ascot (5f; good and good to firm; acts on good to soft) in midsummer; couldn't cope with a total rise of 12lb in the Shergar Cup since and an easy lead looks unlikely but he could be well positioned from his draw and give it a good shot. |
7/2 |
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4th 6 (11) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Made good progress last season and he has improved again this year, finishing third of 17 over C&D on his reappearance and winning at Ffos Las (5f, good) and C&D (good to firm) on his last two starts; up another 5lb but foolish to think he has reached his ceiling. |
6/1 |
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1st 6 (6) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Two C&D runs have seen him make the frame in big-field events; easily saw off four rivals in a handicap at Ffos Las (5f, good) 26 days ago; the combination of a 7lb rise and considerably more demanding opposition could scupper a follow up. |
6/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.65
Form: 3-3704 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (4) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Hugely progressive as a 3yo, winning three times; highly tried this year and he has run with credit in defeat, notably his Listed third at Naas in April; 9lb higher than for his last handicap run (a 5f win at Doncaster) and could prove vulnerable. |
11/2 |
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4th 1 (10) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Sometimes slowly away; never dangerous in Group 2 and Group 1 races on last two starts; progressive otherwise, in handicaps prior to good efforts at Listed level; could go well, back down in grade. |
9/1 |
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21th 5 (1) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Unraced as 2yo; made good progress in 2025, ending with a Listed third of ten over C&D (soft) but, after a satisfactory return in a similar race at Naas (good) in April, he was never involved in the Group 2 at Haydock won by Night Raider; aiming high today. |
66/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.90
Form: 7-8921 C
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (1) |
10th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Lost his way as a 3yo but he had smart 6f handicap form last May and a close second to Diligently over C&D (good to firm) in June signalled a return to better days; a Thirsk win at 6f and a close third over 5f at Ascot have followed and he can be in the thick of it. |
9/1 |
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3rd 8 (3) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Stays 6f well but he isn't short of speed and this belated first attempt at 5f looks an interesting move; arrives in top form, successful at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 24 days ago, and a 4lb rise still leaves him with handicapping potential. |
13/2 |
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1st 5 (3) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Dropped into Class 3 at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago and ran a good race for second, edging left in the closing stages but keeping on well regardless; still has handicapping scope up 1lb. |
7/2 |
50/1
Form: 89-800
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (13) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
His second run for this yard saw him shape nicely in a C&D handicap in July; failed to back it up at York 17 days ago; has a point to prove now. |
25/1 |
|
14th 15 (3) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
He had started to become disappointing but returned to form with a close fourth at 100-1 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month on his second stable start; he'd have been closer with a clear run and could be in the shake-up if he gets the breaks. |
10/1 |
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4th 14 (2) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Won twice at Ayr (6f) in novice/maiden company last term either side of a heavy defeat in the Coventry Stakes; has struggled so far this year, including when 100-1 for his stable debut 15 days ago. |
50/1 |
9/1
Form: 464571 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 6 (3) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Back to winning ways in a small-field Class 4 handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) in July; he has come up short twice since and looks vulnerable for win purposes. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 (4) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
With this visor back on he won at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) last month, landing that handicap for the third year in succession; not beaten far when fifth of 13 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) since but he's never won off a mark this high and there's a suspicion he'll again be vulnerable. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 261893 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (9) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
His three good runs this year have all come at Ascot, winning in May (6f, good) and doing best of those in the stands' side group when sixth behind All Ways Glamorous here two weeks ago (cheekpieces on for the first time; first 5f run since 2024); can get it wrong at the start but he has races in him off this mark. |
7/2 |
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6th 4 (13) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Kept on well when winning a 6f handicap (good) here in May; not so good on his next two starts but he ran well for third back here (6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; drops back to 5f with cheekpieces enlisted; others preferred for the win. |
12/1 |
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3rd 2 (8) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
Sole visit here yielded a win over this trip (good) in May but he hasn't figured in two subsequent starts, including when always behind at Windsor 11 days ago; hopes rest on a return to this course firing him back up. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 4-2510 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 11 (9) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Won well at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and some stiff tasks since; still looked in form when sixth at Windsor 12 days ago but this is a tougher race and he looks vulnerable once again, even with Ryan Moore booked. |
12/1 |
|
6th 2 (9) |
10th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Has raced mostly at around 5f but there was no doubting that this C&D suited him well when he won by a wide margin (good to firm) in June; ran with great credit when eighth of 27 in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood recently, after having to be switched, and looks a likely contender back here. |
8/1 |
|
8th 24 (7) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Impressed at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; had an excuse at Ascot next time and spent the first half of the race in the unfavoured stands' side group when down the field there last week; this looks too demanding all the same. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 543038 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (1) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Capitalised on a good mark at Newbury (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up 4lb but still feasibly weighted and this Royal Ascot winner should make another bold bid. |
7/1 |
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1st 10 (6) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 34y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Won this 12 months ago off 9lb higher; 0-15 since and a change of headgear (retained) failed to stop the slide at Ascot three weeks ago. |
6/1 |
|
8th 13 (12) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Won at Royal Ascot in 2023 and second in this race in 2025; the handicapper has been in command for much of 2026 but he went close at Windsor last month; not in the same form at Newmarket two weeks ago but the switch from cheekpieces to a visor could help; contender. |
10/1 |
9/1
Form: 0-0993 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (8) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Ex-Irish (one win); has started to threaten for this yard and he wasn't beaten far when fourth of 11 at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) last Friday; dropped a further 2lb and he won't mind what the weather does; considered. |
10/1 |
|
4th 3 (13) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Ex-Irish 4yo; has steadily found his form for current yard and wasn't disgraced at a higher level last time at Ascot; could go well as he handles any conditions. |
16/1 |
|
9th 10 (1) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Ex-Irish 4yo; slow start to life with this stable but he has dropped in the weights and his last two runs have been more encouraging, notably his Pontefract third eight days ago; should go well. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: 141-09 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 (11) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Won two of his five starts as a 2yo, including a wide-margin nursery success at Wolverhampton in November; he hasn't seen his race out in two handicap runs this year (5f/6f) but he should be sharper for last month's return from a break, he represents a yard that excels with this type and he has few miles on the clock; revival not out of the question. |
25/1 |
|
9th 4 (8) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Didn't see out 6f when last seen five months ago (since taken out here on account of unsuitable good to soft ground); needs to prove this mark (11lb higher than when making all in an uncompetitive AW nursery last autumn) is within range. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 0-2023 D BF
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 11 (8) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Ran a stormer over C&D on his seasonal return; the ground went against him at Epsom on Derby day and he has quickly bounced back with placed efforts at Beverley and Newmarket; up 2lb for latest near-miss but still on a good mark; Oisin Murphy booked; decent chance. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 9 (8) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
First run for Michael Keady when winning this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; two good runs on fast ground this year (below par on slower going in the Epsom Dash) and he's likely to make another bold bid. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 (3) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Blows hot and cold but he is on a dangerous mark and his second of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in May was a fine effort; subsequent run in the Dash at Epsom can be forgiven (ground) and this should be more to his liking; other pace influences on show. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 307086 D BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (3) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Rarely seen on a downhill track but ran a corking race in Group 3 over C&D as 2yo; often well below best in 2026 but intermittent flashes of form have lightened the gloom, including when a close fourth at Pontefract (5f, good to firm; first-time visor, retained) latest; on the risky side overall. |
8/1 |
|
4th 5 (3) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
His mark continues to fall and there were promising signs at Newcastle (5f, AW) in June; however, two lesser runs have followed and he has to turn things around in a first-time visor (has worn cheekpieces/blinkers this term). |
6/1 |
|
12 (10) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb
|
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12/1 |
6/1
Form: -98146 CD
Last run: 63 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 3 (10) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Enjoyed his finest hour when winning the Palace Of Holyrood House Stakes at the Royal meeting in 2024; gained his first win since when narrowly landing a 5f handicap at Musselburgh in April; two solid efforts have followed and he would appear likely to make another bold bid. |
6/1 |
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6th 1 (13) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
In-form 5yo; overcame trouble to win at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April and was a creditable fourth in a big field here (6f, good) ten days ago; should be thereabouts again off an unchanged mark. |
10/1 |
|
4th 9 (3) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Mixed fortunes since winning the 5f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot in 2024 (good to firm); got back on track to win at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last month despite being denied a clear run; his peak performances have come at 5f but he was a C&D winner in his 2yo season; respected up just 3lb for last time. |
14/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £59.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £36.72 |
| Tricast | £171.00 |
| Trifecta | £330.40 |
Selections
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