June 12 / 14.30 Lingfield (AW)

14.30

Standard

Royal Ascot Form Study On attheraces.com Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Royal Ascot Form Study On attheraces.com Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 856-45

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Didn't look happy on the fast ground here 13 days ago (1m2f) and his previous 2l fourth at Southwell (1m; first-time tongue-tie after wind op) makes him a player.
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1

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:40 Yarmouth

Royal Dream

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Four-time AW scorer who has proved consistent, including on grass, since most recent success (in May); went close off this mark at Chester (good) on last turf attempt; in the mix.

7/2

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Dream

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Won twice over 1m2f on Polytrack in the spring and has continued to run well, most recently runner-up at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack); that surface may suit better than Tapeta but he's not discounted here.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Royal Dream

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed Dunlop

pressed leader early, soon lost ground but in touch with leaders

10/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -42212 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Uncomplicated prominent racer who is having a very solid season, finishing within 2l in all five starts (1m-1m2f), including on Tapeta; unwise to worry too much about the return to Polytrack; cheekpieces a first.
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1st

4

(14)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Obama Army

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; steadily working his way into form of late, although slow starts haven't helped his cause the last twice; wide draw a negative.

13/2

3

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Obama Army

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; steadily working his way into form of late, although slow start didn't help at Naas on Tuesday when 4.25l off Roderick; this trip his limit.

8/1

5th

7

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Obama Army

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form was in Britain in 2023; recent fourth placings at Tipperary and Dundalk provide grounds for optimism.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £12.70

Form: 244487

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on fast turf here last week when tried in blinkers; previous runs were on the AW and there were positives, including over C&D; each-way claims if taking to the headgear switch.
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7th

3

(10)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

17:20 Windsor

Third Batch

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: S Woods

Finished strongly to lead close home at Lingfield (11.6f, soft) in July and is now only 1lb above that mark but her subsequent form has been underwhelming and she's not one to rely upon.

20/1

9th

8

(1)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Third Batch

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

All races over shorter, getting off the mark over an extended 1m3f on soft at Lingfield in July; lesser effort upped to 1m6f next time and never a threat back on Lingfield AW (1m5f) 11 days ago; stamina unknown for 2m.

14/1

6th

6

(6)

16th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Lingfield (AW)

Third Batch

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: S Woods

Gained her breakthrough victory here (11.5f) in July and not disgraced off a 3lb higher mark when fourth of ten at Catterick (1m6f) 17 days ago; she can't be discounted.

12/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: 66-359

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ran okay in two 1m AW handicaps at Kempton earlier this year and the ground was heavy when trying this trip for the first time at Goodwood; gelded since; could easily be a factor.
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3

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; mixed bag this summer but he returned to form with a clear second at Kempton (1m) last Friday and went one better there (7f) yesterday; this dual course winner would have be respected if running again today.

2/1

1st

1

(5)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Found only an unexposed 4yo too strong over a mile here last week; handicapped to win but he wouldn't be suited by a tactical event back at 7f.

5/4

1

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Kitaro Kich

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Started 2025 with a bang, winning four handicaps (7f-8.6f) between January and March; also finished second in a Class 3 handicap over C&D in April when rated 7lb higher; mixed bag this summer but he's on a good mark now and is of obvious interest back at a suitable level.

5/1

Form: 967-50

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Best run was on handicap debut here last month (1m; visored for first time) but failed miserably to back that up at Newmarket (7f, good); drawn wide with different headgear and comes with risks up in trip.
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No Results Found

16/1

Form: 94-56

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Uninspiring so far, finishing sixth of eight on his switch to handicaps at Yarmouth (7f); there's stamina in the pedigree, though, so at least that bodes well for this longer trip.
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4th

7

(11)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Abravaggio

9st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Started off for Peter Chapple-Hyam with two wins in the summer (1m/7f) and posted another good effort when third at Lingfield (7f) 12 days ago; could still have more to offer if suited by this switch to Tapeta; respected.

5/1

3rd

12

(5)

16th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Abravaggio

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Dual 7f/1m handicap winner this summer but turned in a modest effort when eighth at Thirsk (6f) 15 days ago; he needs to bounce back.

10/1

8th

7

(9)

1st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

16:20 Thirsk

Abravaggio

9st 8lb

J: J F Egan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Ex-George Margarson; good start for this yard with wins at Chelmsford (1m, AW) and Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) but came up short in hat-trick bid over 1m at Yarmouth on Sunday; on same mark here but needs more.

6/1

Form: 2-6676

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on heavy ground at Goodwood last month on her first attempt at this trip; could yet improve for this far but will need to as she's been looking exposed.
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8th

3

(9)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:47 Lingfield (AW)

Dees Dream

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Fionn McSharry

0-13 on AW but she showed useful form for the level when a close third to a good yardstick at Newcastle (1m4f) in January; this is her first Polytrack run for a year but she handles the surface; not far away.

10/1

5th

1

(1)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Dees Dream

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Has got back on track for her current yard, third of eight in 1m4f classified event at Southwell 41 days ago; ought to be thereabouts.

5/2

3rd

1

(4)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Dees Dream

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Close third in similar event at Newcastle (12.5f) this month on classified debut and second start for new yard; now 0-11 on AW but has possibilities kept to this grade.

11/4

12/1

Form: 335959

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Kicked off with a couple of thirds in 1m maidens but bitterly disappointing since then, finishing tailed off in his two handicaps (with and without blinkers); opposable.
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11th

7

(7)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Melwood Boy

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Alexandra Dunn

Failed to progress for Hugo Palmer and posted a modest effort at Chepstow (1m2f) for new yard last time; however, return to AW may help (best RPRs in this sphere).

14/1

6th

9

(3)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Chepstow

Melwood Boy

8st 13lb

J: William Cox

T: Alexandra Dunn

Ex-Hugo Palmer; bought for 5,000gns in July; best efforts have been on the AW and watching brief advised; stable debut.

33/1

8th

5

(9)

12th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Melwood Boy

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Kicked off with a couple of thirds in 1m maidens but bitterly disappointing since then, finishing tailed off in his two handicaps (with and without blinkers); opposable.

12/1

12/1

Form: 0-650

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Novice form wasn't devoid of promise (1m) but he weakened out of it late on when 5-1 for his handicap debut at Newbury (1m2f, good); better was presumably expected that day and can be given another chance.
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1st

4

(4)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roman Art

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Hughie Morrison

prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, kept on, just did enough

11/4

12th

13

(9)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Roman Art

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Hughie Morrison

A maiden after seven runs but he seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when clear third over C&D last month; never really had a good track position that day and the form has worked out very well; big player if the headgear continues to aid him.

5/1

3rd

7

(6)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Roman Art

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

Quite short in the betting for all his handicaps (1m2f-1m3f+) but couldn't manage anything better than eighth; it could be that he has more ability than he's letting on and blinkers may help.

8/1

Form: 534-06

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of his three runs as a 2yo for Dominic Ffrench Davis; gone backwards in two handicaps for this yard (at about 7f) and he's not really bred for this far.
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9th

6

(7)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Windsor

House Of Dragons

9st 6lb

T: Seamus Durack

Limited maiden (6f-1m2f) who struggled in early summer; the combination of a gelding operation, first-time headgear and different ground conditions needs to help massively after five months off.

33/1

10th

6

(14)

12th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

House Of Dragons

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Seamus Durack

Improved with each of his three runs as a 2yo for Dominic Ffrench Davis; gone backwards in two handicaps for this yard (at about 7f) and he's not really bred for this far.

25/1

6th

4

(7)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

19:10 Lingfield

House Of Dragons

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Seamus Durack

in rear

25/1

12/1

Form: 431256 D

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at Chelmsford in February and produced similar form in next two starts, one here; given a break since taking a backward step at Southwell (effective there) and possibilities if resuming in good heart.
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7th

4

(11)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Foinix

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Runner-up at Brighton (1m4f, soft) last September but he's been out of sorts under both codes since including a remote fifth over hurdles at Plumpton last week; blinkers now return but he's 1-30 on AW and has plenty to prove back on the Flat.

14/1

5th

6

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:15 Plumpton

Foinix

10st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Modest Flat handicapper; tailed off all three starts over hurdles, the latest in a C&D maiden (good; 250-1) last November; only eighth of ten at Southwell (1m3f AW) in January; handicap hurdle debut.

16/1

5th

3

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:10 Plumpton

Foinix

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Four-time Flat winner, most recently off lowly mark at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) this summer, but always behind on recent hurdling debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good).

33/1

40/1

Form: 070-0

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Well held in three quick runs last October for a different trainer; finished tailed off on her debut for this one (7f; handicap debut) and the hood tried there is replaced with a tongue-tie; has an awful lot to prove raised in distance.
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15th

12

(14)

19th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:05 Windsor

Earthy Mangold

9st 2lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Roger Ingram

Five-race maiden who has weak claims on overall form; soundly beaten in two handicaps (7f/1m2f, AW) for new yard this term; opposed.

40/1

12th

14

(5)

12th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Earthy Mangold

8st 8lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Roger Ingram

Well held in three quick runs last October for a different trainer; finished tailed off on her debut for this one (7f; handicap debut) and the hood tried there is replaced with a tongue-tie; has an awful lot to prove raised in distance.

40/1

13th

11

(5)

10th May 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Earthy Mangold

9st 0lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Roger Ingram

Siblings Samara Bay and Fantasy Believer improved with time; worth a market check going in a first-time hood for her new yard, but finished well held in her three runs last October for Joseph Parr.

25/1

5/1

Form: 3-54

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
A half-sister to Irish Derby winner Westover so it's been an underwhelming start to her career, finishing no closer than 9l in 7f-8.5f events; should appreciate this longer trip now handicapping but the fitting of blinkers sets alarm bells ringing.
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13th

1

(6)

12th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Jalapa

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

A half-sister to Irish Derby winner Westover so it's been an underwhelming start to her career, finishing no closer than 9l in 7f-8.5f events; should appreciate this longer trip now handicapping but the fitting of blinkers sets alarm bells ringing.

5/1

4th

12

(1)

25th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Jalapa

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Nearly 10l off the winner when third at Newmarket last August (7f, good to firm) and ended up tailed off when a strong favourite for her return at Epsom (1m, soft); as a half-sister to Irish Derby winner Westover she's no doubt capable of better at some stage.

13/2

5th

6

(2)

25th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:10 Epsom

Jalapa

8st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

100-30, soundly beaten third of six on debut at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last August; this half-sister to connections' Irish Derby winner Westover is open to plenty of improvement this year, especially over today's extra yardage, and she could play a leading role on her return.

7/4

Form: 05-716

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Favourite when picking up a Class 6 at Bath (1m, good to soft) but only sixth on the Kempton AW next time and with no obvious excuses; might be on a tough mark unless he improves for step up to 1m2f.
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9th

10

(9)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:05 Brighton

Larrsen

9st 2lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary Moore

midfield, switched to near side over 3f out, hung left and no impression from 2f out

25/1

11th

9

(4)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Larrsen

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary Moore

His win over 1m at Bath in May (good to soft) stands out like a sore thumb as he's not been even placed in his other starts; slowly away and hung when tried in cheekpieces the last time.

14/1

6th

5

(8)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Larrsen

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Gary Moore

Bath win in May (1m) is the anomaly in his form and he could do with settling better in first-time headgear (cheekpieces).

12/1

Non-runners

Larrsen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £31.10
Straight Forecast £26.33
Tricast £981.93
Trifecta £1184.40

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Royal Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Obama Army

Telegraph:

Jalapa

RP RATINGS:

Roman Art

D Express:

Kitaro Kich

POSTDATA:

Mysterious Maestro

Daily Mirror:

Roman Art

The Times:

Royal Dream

The Star:

Royal Dream

The Guardian:

Obama Army

The Sun:

Obama Army

Daily Mail:

Jalapa

Daily Record:

Jalapa