16.15
Good To FirmBig Ascot Food & Wine Festival Classified Stakes
- Prize money: £16200
- 0m 7f 0y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 10-012 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 7 (5) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
In and out during his light career and unproven on the forecast fast ground but he made it 3-6 when winning at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month and he's since been a good second at Kempton (1m, AW); trainer won this last year and he can be a major player if there are no surface issues. |
5/1 |
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2nd 2 (5) |
19th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Defied a penalty to win Tapeta novice (7f) in September and it was a career best when landing Lingfield event (7f, Polytrack) last Tuesday; carries a 6lb penalty but that was just his second handicap and further progress could be on the cards; player. |
4/1 |
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1st 3 (6) |
11th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Landed a Ffos Las maiden (7.4f, heavy) and a Newcastle novice (7f, Tapeta) last September; well held in handicaps in his last two starts including on his reappearance at Sandown (7f, good; first start since being gelded) in June; needs to rebound. |
12/1 |
15/2
- Place: £3.80
Form: -23711 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (12) |
2nd Oct 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Made all in big-field maiden at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) in June on eighth and final outing for Jessica Harrington and, following a 50,000gns sale, he followed up on his stable and handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in August; backed that up with a good second of eight in a 7f 0-90 classified event here (good) and the form has been franked; had 1m form in Ireland; in the mix. |
10/1 |
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2nd 8 (1) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Made all in big-field maiden at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) in June on eighth and final outing for Jessica Harrington and, following a 50,000gns sale, he followed up on his stable and handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; could be involved. |
15/2 |
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1st 2 (2) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Bought for 50,000gns soon after winning a 6f Curragh maiden in first-time cheekpieces (eighth start); proven over 1m, let alone this far, and could be interesting on yard/handicap debut. |
3/1 |
7/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: -90213 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 18 (3) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Has gained his only two British wins in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket but since the latest one in July he has been placed twice over C&D and an unlucky second at Newbury (flew home from a difficult position, amid interrupted passage); each-way possibilities. |
12/1 |
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2nd 5 (1) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Landed a second Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in July; has followed that with two creditable thirds at Ascot (including the International) and a bold bid is on the cards under Ryan Moore. |
6/1 |
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3rd 1 (4) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
His last two wins have come in the 2024 and 2026 runnings of the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket but he proved his effectiveness at Ascot when third of 16 in the International Handicap over C&D (good to firm) in July; strong claims. |
7/2 |
11/1
Form: 411358 C
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (9) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Not ideally positioned when close up in a competitive classified race at Ascot last week (7f); on a tough enough mark back in a handicap but Seamus Cronin's claim helps in that respect. |
6/1 |
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4th 2 (2) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Won here (1m, good to firm) in July and followed up at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) seven days later; there's a suspicion he's gone off the boil but he was badly hampered when making headway at Newbury last Wednesday and is not written off. |
11/1 |
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8th 1 (8) |
26th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Two wins in July (1m, good to firm) triggered a sharp rise in the weights and his new mark is looking troublesome; the return of Seamus Cronin's claim will at least help in that respect. |
10/1 |
13/2
Form: 324411 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 14 (3) |
19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Prominent racer who prevailed in a big field at York (7f, good to firm) in July and followed up at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month; came up short on the hat-trick bid at Ascot a fortnight ago, though. |
14/1 |
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5th 4 (6) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Prominent racer who prevailed in a big field at York (7f, good to firm) in July and followed up at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month; today's race will take more winning but this 5yo is clearly thriving; respected. |
13/2 |
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1st 1 (9) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Ran well in defeat on first four starts this season then held on gamely to win 18-runner York handicap (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; effectively 4lb higher here if Jack Nicholls' reduced claim is considered but ought to be right in the thick of things again. |
5/1 |
4/1
Form: 4-911
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (3) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
100,000gns foal for whom things clicked with a win at Brighton (6f, good to firm) in June on his third start, and he followed up in fine style on handicap debut at Lingfield (6f, good to firm); up in grade this afternoon but he's unexposed and could be a better than a 0-90 horse. |
4/1 |
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1st 1 (1) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
100,000gns foal; well held in his first two starts but he really got his act together with a comfortable win in a Brighton (6f, good to firm) last month; opening mark is no gift but he has a useful pedigree and could have a lot more to offer in handicaps; key player. |
5/4 |
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1st 2 (3) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
100,000gns foal; well held in two novices (6f/7f) seven months apart; capable of better but perhaps once handicapping over further than this 6f. |
9/1 |
9/1
Form: 033440
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (10) |
5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Beat The Good Biscuit over C&D on his stable/seasonal debut in April and he is 14lb better off with that rival today; needs to bounce back from some modest runs though and he is drawn out wide in stall 10. |
16/1 |
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19th 13 (18) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Sole turf win when beating five rivals at Pontefract (6f, good) on yard debut and reappearance in April; useful effort when fourth of 21 in a valuable York sprint (6f, good to firm) in July but vulnerable since and the recent rain is of uncertain benefit. |
33/1 |
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7th 5 (7) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Below par at Thirsk (6f, good) last Friday and unproven at 7f; however, he's produced some strong finishes over 6f this term and is not discounted. |
9/1 |
11/2
Form: -26232 D BF
Last run: 137 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (8) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Running well in defeat in the UAE early this year and continued the good work when close second at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in April; this is his first run since but he can be in the mix if resuming where he left off. |
11/2 |
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2nd 2 (9) |
20th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who has been running well in UAE this year, going close in big-field handicap in February (1m, good) then third of ten last month (1m, dirt); major player if continuing the good work back in Britain. |
3/1 |
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2 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Comfortable winner of a Kempton novice (7f, Polytrack) last December, but had a nightmare passage on handicap/turf debut at York (7f, good to firm) in May; returns from 166 days off having been gelded; worth a second look. |
5/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £90.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £120.01 |
| Trifecta | £418.20 |