September 04 / 16.48 Ascot

16.48

Good To Firm

Ascot Hospitality Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Ascot Hospitality Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 060615 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won on this card 12 months ago and he was winning here for the third time when scoring over C&D (good to firm) in July; ran pretty well in fifth at Newmarket three weeks ago and could play a leading role back here.
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7th

18

(22)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Hickory

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

8yo who has been in career-best form this year and posted course win number four when scoring over C&D (good) last month; got going too late once in the clear over 7f here (good to firm) a fortnight ago, when appearing to still be in good form, and he's high on the list now back up to 1m.

11/1

10th

8

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Hickory

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jamie Osborne

Better than ever aged eight and recent form features two course wins over 1m, taking Ascot record to 4-13; may ideally need that trip now and it was soft ground when he finished second in this contest 12 months ago.

14/1

1st

7

(11)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Hickory

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Won on this card 12 months ago and he was winning here for the third time when scoring over C&D (good to firm) in July; ran pretty well in fifth at Newmarket three weeks ago and could play a leading role back here.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 17-514 CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won the 30-runner Britannia Stakes over C&D (good to firm) at the Royal meeting; following a 7lb rise he was only fourth of eight at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) but that shouldn't be taken as a definitive sign that his current mark is beyond him; 3yos have won two of the last three runnings; chance.
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2nd

9

(11)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Moonfall

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Seems to need good/firmer; successful in the Britannia at Royal Ascot and finished a good second kept to 1m at Ascot (behind Hickory) and Doncaster the last twice; steadily progressive 3yo who looks a major player, provided he's as effective back down in trip.

11/2

2nd

12

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Moonfall

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) in June and rediscovered his progressive ways when second there (1m, good) last Friday; unraced on slow ground; this 3yo could continue to improve; firmly in calculations.

6/1

2nd

10

(12)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Moonfall

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Won the 30-runner Britannia Stakes over C&D (good to firm) at the Royal meeting; following a 7lb rise he was only fourth of eight at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) but that shouldn't be taken as a definitive sign that his current mark is beyond him; 3yos have won two of the last three runnings; chance.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £3.20

Form: -90428 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Finishing strongly in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) for 1l second of 19 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) in July; merely mid-division at York since but was perhaps unsuited by the slow ground; this 3yo could bounce back with a big performance.
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15th

23

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Zennor Storm

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Finished strongly for second of 19 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) and bounced back from a lesser run at York (first encounter with slow ground) when third at Ascot (1m, good) three weeks ago; today's extra furlong may prompt some improvement and this 3yo might be in the mix.

25/1

3rd

12

(9)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Zennor Storm

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Finishing strongly in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) for 1l second of 19 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) in July; merely mid-division at York since but was perhaps unsuited by the slow ground; this 3yo could bounce back with a big performance.

13/2

8th

7

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Zennor Storm

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won both 2yo starts and he's improved with each of his four handicap runs this term, finishing strongly in first-time cheekpieces (retained) for 1l second of 19 to Exclusive Code at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; respected despite 5lb rise; unraced on slow ground.

7/2

7/1

Form: -21983 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won a competitive handicap at Newbury (1m, good) in May and ran really well when third of 18 in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) latest, when he had to wait for room; also effective here and could be in the mix.
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16th

12

(7)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Classic

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

6yo who has been better than ever this season; third of 18 in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) in July and again ran well when fourth of 13 to Hickory over this C&D (good) last month; he has the same career-high mark as last time but might have an each-way squeak.

16/1

4th

2

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Classic

9st 10lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Won a competitive handicap at Newbury (1m, good) in May and ran really well when third of 18 in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) latest, when he had to wait for room; also effective here and could be in the mix.

7/1

3rd

8

(12)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Classic

9st 6lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Prevailed by a neck from Indalo at Newbury in May but has been unable to confirm the placings in the Royal Hunt Cup and Coral Challenge; current mark is stiffer than the one off which he finished sixth, amid traffic issues, in this race two years ago.

16/1

Form: 15-042 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who has got better with each of his three runs this year, finishing second at Sandown (1m, good to firm) two months ago; there's every chance that he'll continue to progress and he's one to consider.
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11th

5

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Hard Endeavor

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Not seen to best effect when fifth at Ascot (1m, good) latest but prior to that he was a close second to Indalo (1m, good to firm) in July and this lightly raced 4yo is not ruled out in view of that penultimate effort.

20/1

5th

3

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Hard Endeavor

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Lightly raced 4yo who has got better with each of his three runs this year, finishing second at Sandown (1m, good to firm) two months ago; there's every chance that he'll continue to progress and he's one to consider.

11/2

2nd

10

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Hard Endeavor

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Low-mileage 4yo who ran well in the C&D event won by Beagle Bay most recently but needs to build on that effort and to prove conclusively that his current mark is surmountable; balance of form gives doubt.

11/1

13/2

Form: 076811 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with easy win in small field at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in July and showed it was no one-off when following up with something to spare at Haydock (1m, good); this 5yo is on a career-high mark but has never been better and is entitled to considerable respect; has won here.
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23

(4)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Arctic Thunder

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

66/1

7th

6

(10)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Arctic Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Returned to form with easy win in small field at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in July and showed it was no one-off when following up with something to spare over C&D (good) last month; found out off this mark at Ascot since but he was caught away from where the main action unfolded.

9/1

6th

6

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Arctic Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Returned to form with easy win in small field at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in July and showed it was no one-off when following up with something to spare at Haydock (1m, good); this 5yo is on a career-high mark but has never been better and is entitled to considerable respect; has won here.

13/2

Form: 710153 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent this year but made it three wins in 2026 when scoring at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in July and he was a close third to Hickory over this C&D (good to firm) next time; could be in the shake-up.
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14th

10

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Spanish Voice

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won here (1m, good to firm) in May and at the other Newmarket course (1m, good) in June, and he was a close third at Ascot (1m, good to firm) two starts ago; however, it's been an inconsistent campaign and he was soundly beaten back at Ascot (1m, good) last time; others are more solid.

14/1

8th

8

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Spanish Voice

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Inconsistent this year but made it three wins in 2026 when scoring at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in July and he was a close third to Hickory over this C&D (good to firm) next time; could be in the shake-up.

8/1

3rd

6

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Spanish Voice

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Two wins on the two Newmarket courses this season (1m, good to firm/good), the latest coming last month when held up; only fifth to Asmen Warrior at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 16 days ago but saw plenty of daylight in a prominent position and may not have been seen to best effect; this lightly raced 4yo remains one to be interested in.

11/1

16/1

Form: 9-1009 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Good fifth over C&D in last season's Royal Hunt Cup (good to firm) and he reappeared with a win in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March; however, unplaced on his three runs since and has to raise his game.
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26th

8

(22)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Urban Lion

9st 5lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Reappeared with a win in the Lincoln at Doncaster in March and he's just 1lb higher today; however, no better than ninth across his four starts since and he needs to get back on track.

40/1

9th

4

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Urban Lion

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Good fifth over C&D in last season's Royal Hunt Cup (good to firm) and he reappeared with a win in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March; however, unplaced on his three runs since and has to raise his game.

16/1

9th

3

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Urban Lion

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Good fifth over C&D in last season's Royal Hunt Cup (good to firm) and he reappeared with a win in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March; however, well beaten on both starts since; has to get back on track.

14/1

OUR TIP
10th
1 (10)
Blue Rc

10/1

Form: 122920 D BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite over C&D (good to firm) in July last time but this 4yo was progressive previously and finished second in the Royal Hunt Cup over C&D (good to firm) at the Royal meeting; major player if back on song.
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4th

2

(4)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Sandown

Blue Rc

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Progressive in the first half of the year, finishing second in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); however, soundly beaten back at Ascot on both runs since (1m, good to firm/good); has to get back on track.

20/1

10th

1

(10)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Blue Rc

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Disappointing favourite over C&D (good to firm) in July last time but this 4yo was progressive previously and finished second in the Royal Hunt Cup over C&D (good to firm) at the Royal meeting; major player if back on song.

10/1

10th

1

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Blue Rc

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James Tate

Lightly raced 4yo who has been runner-up in competitive handicaps on three of his four starts since April, most recently in last month's 28-runner Royal Hunt Cup over C&D (good to firm); climbing the weights in defeat but he's nevertheless firmly in calculations.

100/30

25/1

Form: 000106 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Course winner who struck at Thirsk (1m, good) last month and is just 1lb higher today; however, this 7yo has had a patchy profile this season and has finished unplaced on his last two starts.
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14th

4

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

C&D winner who struck at Thirsk (1m, good) last month; now 1lb below that winning mark but that's because three lesser runs have followed; no surprise were he to pop up but his good days are becoming harder to predict.

25/1

11th

9

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Witch Hunter

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Course winner who struck at Thirsk (1m, good) last month and is just 1lb higher today; however, this 7yo has had a patchy profile this season and has finished unplaced on his last two starts.

25/1

6th

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 10lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Hard to predict; followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) two weeks ago, only to run poorly again at Haydock last week; just 2lb higher than for the win but can't be relied on.

14/1

Form: 099343

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Likes it here and he was a close third at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) latest but he's hard to win with and is 7lb out of the handicap today.
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4th

7

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:05 Yarmouth

Mythical Guest

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Margarson

Winless this year and only 2-36 overall; however, a repeat of his recent third in what looked a stronger race at Newmarket (1m1f, good) would see him on the scene.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

25th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Mythical Guest

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Margarson

Has an overall strike-rate of 2-35 and winless this year despite the odd respectable effort; he'd be a surprise winner against rivals who have greater scope for improvement.

16/1

Form: 13/10-

Last run: 402 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 5yo who has been absent since a heavy defeat at Goodwood last July on his turf debut; however, his top connections are persevering and he impressed when winning at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last June; his dam won the Group 2 Ribblesdale here and he's an intriguing contender.
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13th

11

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Jolly Jack Tar

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Very lightly raced 5yo who has been absent since a heavy defeat at Goodwood last July on his turf debut; however, his top connections are persevering and he impressed when winning at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last June; his dam won the Group 2 Ribblesdale here and he's an intriguing contender.

16/1

15

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Jolly Jack Tar

8st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

The least exposed in this field, given his four races were all on AW; two were wins and the way he imposed his superiority at Chelmsford (1m2f; 9lb higher today) in June on handicap/seasonal debut suggests he is all set for better still if he proves effective on this surface.

6/1

5/1

Form: 008003 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £81.10
Straight Forecast £67.28
Tricast £363.34
Trifecta £521.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Zennor Storm

Telegraph:

Hard Endeavor

NEWMARKET:

Moonfall

RP RATINGS:

Ozat

SPOTLIGHT:

Arctic Thunder

The Guardian:

Hickory

TOPSPEED:

Classic

The Times:

Zennor Storm

The Star:

Zennor Storm

Daily Mirror:

Hard Endeavor

Daily Record:

Hard Endeavor

D Express:

Moonfall

The Sun:

Ozat

LAMBOURN:

Arctic Thunder

Daily Mail:

Hickory