June 20 / 15.40 Ascot

15.40

Good To Firm

King’s Stand Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

  • Prize money: £355855.25
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 19 runners
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King’s Stand Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

33/1 (Won)

Form: 114-33 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
All races at 6f, winning the Coventry (good to firm) at this meeting last June, but he hasn't entirely convinced with his finishing in the meantime and didn't put up much resistance in a Group 2 at Haydock last time out; the big hope is that this trip could now suit best.
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1st

2

(14)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Bradsell

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

prominent towards near side, led under 2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong

15/8

1st

1

(3)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Bradsell

9st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Initially raced over 6f but he found his true calling when dropped to 5f in the Group 1 King's Stand at Ascot in 2023, where he was last off the bridle and held a top-class rival at bay; unable to race as prominently in this next time (good to firm) when drawn away from the pace but still managed a good third to the front-running Live In The Dream; had a straightforward task in a Listed race at Deauville on belated return; bold show can be expected.

11/2

7th

6

(9)

10th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Curragh

Bradsell

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

prominent towards near side

5/2

2nd
12 (10)

9/4

Form: 1114-2 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Acts well here; in a class of her own for versatility but the new challenge of 5f on turf proved her special place in 2022, as she travelled so easily before winning the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (good to firm); swanned home in another Group 1 over the trip at the Curragh (soft) next time and although beaten in both starts over further since she did all that could have been expected on reappearance at Haydock; worthy favourite back at 5f.
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No Results Found
3rd
1 (17)
Annaf

66/1

Form: 111348 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Has ground to make up on Manaccan on C&D Listed form (good to soft) in October and although he has improved at 6f on AW since, his turf record went to 0-7 after York (good) and Haydock (good to firm) defeats in May; no obvious sign in the latter 5f Group 2 event that he will fare much better today.
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13th

1

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Group 3 winner at Ascot (6f, soft) last October and he's versatile ground-wise; down to a dangerous mark but he hasn't been at the top of his game on his four runs this year, in handicaps on the last two occasions, and he needs to turn things around in a first-time tongue-tie and reapplied cheekpieces.

14/1

13th

1

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Successful in major handicap in 2023 and a few Group races since but balance of 2026 form suggests he's unlikely to defy top weight in this field.

14/1

6th

1

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Annaf

9st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Ended last season with a game win in Group 3 at Ascot (6f, soft) in October; repeatedly met trouble when only seventh in Saudi Arabia (a race he'd won two years earlier) in February and things didn't really go his way again in a Listed race at Doncaster last month; has possibilities on this drop back in class and his last handicap win was off 1lb higher.

16/1

16/1

Form: 522-99 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Up-and-coming sprinter early last turf season and came through to take second here on final 2022 start; some doubts about that form behind the wide-margin winner and he's needed excuses for two minor runs this year (soft ground didn't suit on reappearance; scoped badly leading up to Haydock run) but it's too soon to be negative with his yard in its best form for years.
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6th

11

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Twilight Calls

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Richard Spencer

Losing run goes back nearly four years; no impact in sprint handicaps on turf at Meydan this year and makes a very belated AW debut on his return to Britain.

25/1

13

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Twilight Calls

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Spencer

Something of an enigma but his ability has never been in question; hasn't managed a win since April 2022 but he ran a cracker in the Stewards' Cup, coming home in fifth but doing best of the far-side group; failed to back it up behind Northern Ticker at York four weeks ago and risky, even with Warren Fentiman taking off a useful 5lb.

16/1

8

(11)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Twilight Calls

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Competitive in Group 1s in his prime; not the force of old but his mark has dropped and he was first in the far-side group when fifth to stablemate Two Tribes in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time; a long losing sequence is a concern but he'll be very dangerous if building on Goodwood.

12/1

5th
4 (6)

33/1

Form: -88422 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Not quite out of the top drawer of sprinters but he's in good form and the best of his three runs in this race, when runner-up to stablemate Battaash in 2020 (good to soft; acts well on good to firm), shows that on a good day he is capable of giving value seekers a run for their money.
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66/1

Form: 921172

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Started off over 7f but dropped to 6f for two AW wins; beaten a long way on turf debut here in May but he made a go of it against an improver at Newbury since (good), showing enough speed to think 5f might suit; this is a tough contest in which to test the theory, though.
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5th

3

(6)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Desert Cop

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Has recent Windsor form, having posted one of his best efforts this year when third over C&D on penultimate start; infrequent winner, however, and it's two years since his last domestic success.

14/1

14th

12

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Desert Cop

8st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Ran respectably at Windsor five days ago but still has a modest strike-rate for current yard and hasn't won on British soil for two years.

25/1

7th
18 (12)
Marshman

25/1

Form: 25-153 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Speedy type who made most for a Group 3 win at Chantilly in April (extended 5f, soft); found little returned to 6f at York, when just over 2l behind Highfield Princess, and although he's since gone close back at Chantilly (5f, good) he needs an extra push at this level.
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9th

2

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 2

14:35 Haydock

Marshman

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Close third in Listed company at Wolverhampton last month on his first attempt at 7f and he wasn't beaten for a lack of stamina; not at his best in a hot sprint handicap at Newcastle on Good Friday; no surprise to see him bounce back with a big run.

10/1

8th

5

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Marshman

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Did well in early 2025 on AW, winning a C&D handicap in good style and following up in Listed company at Lingfield; finished third in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 5lb higher; running himself back into form this winter, most recently a close third over 7f four weeks ago, and he looks primed to give Clifford Lee a winning return to the saddle.

6/1

3rd

4

(6)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marshman

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Strong AW form in the first half of 2025; awkward leaving the stalls in his two runs this winter and the form has been well short of his best; steps up to 7f for the first time.

6/1

8th
7 (11)
Mitbaahy

16/1

Form: 2018-5 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Best on good or quicker; improved in 2022, roughly on a par with Raasel on Sandown form and later won a 5f Newbury Group 3; needs to have progressed over the winter to have a realistic chance but he should come on from his Haydock reappearance and it wouldn't surprise if he made a better 4yo.
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12th

8

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Mitbaahy

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charles Hills

Pounced late under Jamie Spencer to snatch Curragh Group 2 (6f, good) in May 2024, but has raced only three times since, last seen finishing a respectable second in AW Listed event at Lingfield in February 2025; others carry fewer risks but he's no forlorn hope if ready to roll after 419 days off.

12/1

2nd

5

(4)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Mitbaahy

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charles Hills

Record of 6-22 on turf includes Listed/Group wins, the most recent under a textbook Jamie Spencer ride at the Curragh (6f) last May; had wind/gelding operations since last run; major contender, provided he takes to AW and reproduces best form.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Mitbaahy

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charles Hills

Record of 6-22 on turf includes Listed/Group wins, the most recent under a textbook Jamie Spencer ride at the Curragh (6f) last May; had wind/gelding operations since last run; major contender, provided he takes to AW and reproduces best form.

3/1

100/1

Form: 906-74 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Suited by good or quicker; 66-1 when never sighted here last year but has more going for him this time round after a useful fourth behind Dramatised and Equilateral at Haydock (5f) in May when not getting much of a run; a step forward is a possibility but a large one is needed.
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5th

13

(9)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Existent

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and posted a respectable effort at Newmarket (5f, good) last month; however, he was down the field at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago and is now just 1-46 on turf; others preferred.

20/1

14th

15

(16)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Existent

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and he is just 1lb higher today; solid effort at Newmarket 17 days ago when not ideally positioned; each-way claims at a track where he has run well in much better races than this one.

12/1

4th

8

(6)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

Existent

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Stuart Williams

Close call in a Group 3 here in 2022 and deserves so much better than his very modest turf strike-rate, given how many fine races he continues to run in defeat, such as when going down narrowly to both Rosario and Regal Envoy on different 5f runs (good and good to firm) last May; some cold comfort that he won on AW in January but tough to support for the win.

10/1

66/1

Form: -50403 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Looks good on his day and winner of a Listed and Group 3 at 5f in 2022 (good/good to firm; acts on soft); hasn't been in quite the same form this year and unlikely today.
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5th

1

(1)

23rd Sep 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Raasel

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Michael Appleby

Tough sprinter who looks better than ever this season; cracking effort to win a Haydock handicap (5f, good) a fortnight ago and he bumped into a rapid improver at Doncaster on Saturday; effective on very soft ground and should make another bold bid.

9/4

2nd

2

(1)

17th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Raasel

9st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Solid form in Group races this year, notably his Goodwood third, and better than ever with his mighty weight-carrying effort in a good Haydock handicap last week; stayed on strongly off a good pace on that occasion to win with something to spare (good Topspeed figure); fully effective on soft and he's the one to beat on ratings; solid contender.

11/8

1st

1

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Haydock

Raasel

10st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to win in 2023 but not for a lack of effort, regularly acquitting himself with credit in top sprints; near his best when third in a Group 2 at Goodwood five weeks ago and that form looks rock solid; going back up 6lb does leave him with something to find on this year's handicap runs though.

7/1

Form: 3315-1 D

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unexposed Australian filly who stepped up form-wise when gaining a narrow win in a Flemington Group 1 (5f, good) in February; tight between the first four there (second came from a long way back on first 5f run) and she didn't come up to scratch in one recent piece of work but is said to have thrived since arriving in Britain; others would welcome rain more but it's quite possible she will rise to the occasion and prove ahead of the pack.
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11th

10

(2)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Coolangatta

9st 4lb

J: James McDonald

T: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace

Unexposed Australian filly who stepped up form-wise when gaining a narrow win in a Flemington Group 1 (5f, good) in February; tight between the first four there (second came from a long way back on first 5f run) and she didn't come up to scratch in one recent piece of work but is said to have thrived since arriving in Britain; others would welcome rain more but it's quite possible she will rise to the occasion and prove ahead of the pack.

7/2

40/1

Form: 261610 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Solid course record on good to soft or slower and late rain swung things her way when winning a 5f Group 3 on soft at Newmarket in May; however, the ground is important to her and she just doesn't hack it in the same way on good or quicker surfaces.
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4

(12)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Vadream

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has won and gone close in Group 3s (5f) on this track; seems to have lost some firepower this year but she wasn't far away in a 6f Listed race here in May nor was she disgraced in the Group 1 Flying Five in Ireland recently; might have a better chance than these terms suggest, at least for a place.

16/1

11th

13

(6)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Vadream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

On a long losing run, and now to 93 from the 107 mark she held when failing to make an impact in this event last season; in rear in the Temple Stakes won by Mgheera; down the field in the Wokingham and the Coral Golden Handicap.

66/1

19

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Vadream

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Losing run stretches back over two years; happiest on slow ground; tailed off in the Wokingham six weeks ago and returning cheekpieces aren't enough to make her of interest.

28/1

Form: 4260-4 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Under 1l behind Twilight Calls when fourth in this last year (good to firm) but her losing run goes back to a Group 2 win in July 2021 and she needed to have done better when a beaten favourite for new yard at Naas recently in order to be fancied today.
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3rd

8

(8)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Mooneista

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent under 2f out, ridden and went third 1f out, kept on final 110yds

11/2

13th

13

(14)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Mooneista

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Under 1l behind Twilight Calls when fourth in this last year (good to firm) but her losing run goes back to a Group 2 win in July 2021 and she needed to have done better when a beaten favourite for new yard at Naas recently in order to be fancied today.

40/1

4th

8

(3)

21st May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Naas

Mooneista

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

C&D winner whose best runs have been in Group 2 Sapphire Stakes at the Curragh, winning in 2021 and short-headed by Ladies Church last summer; ground against her when below best final two starts last autumn in Group 1 contests before sold for 850,000gns at Tattersalls December Sales; first start for the in-form Joseph O'Brien yard and well suited by race conditions.

11/4

40/1

Form: 7-4616 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Half-length behind Highfield Princess when seventh in the 6f Platinum Jubilee at this meeting 12 months ago (good to firm; has won on good to soft); unlike that one, though, she hasn't gone on to better things and she couldn't get her oar in behind Dramatised over 5f at Haydock 24 days ago.
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8th

9

(2)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Happy Romance

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Ties in with Annaf on Portland form (finished 2l fourth); faced a much stiffer task in the Foret last Sunday (midfield); successful at this level in 2020/2021 but her subsequent strike-rate is underwhelming.

11/1

4th

4

(6)

16th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Happy Romance

9st 8lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Usually aimed high and appreciated the return to Listed race when winning mares' race at Bath in April (5f, good to soft; also suited by 6f on good or quicker); can be excused her two starts since but lacks a recent run and this is her first run in a handicap.

11/1

18

(11)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Happy Romance

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Richard Hannon

fourth two years ago

40/1

15th
19 (18)
Dramatised

13/2

Form: 1152-1 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
All races have been on good or quicker ground and she has shown her best form over a bare 5f, when winning the Queen Mary at this meeting last summer and coming home with a rattle from Equilateral on return in a Group 2 at Haydock; raced on the favoured strip in the latter but has earned her place among the principals for this; good claims getting the allowances.
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13th

14

(14)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Dramatised

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

Last season's 2yo highlight was her Group 2 Queen Mary win at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) and she reappeared with a win in the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock (5f, good to firm); well beaten in the King's Stand latest but she raced away from the main action; remains unexposed and not ruled out.

11/1

15th

19

(18)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Dramatised

8st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

All races have been on good or quicker ground and she has shown her best form over a bare 5f, when winning the Queen Mary at this meeting last summer and coming home with a rattle from Equilateral on return in a Group 2 at Haydock; raced on the favoured strip in the latter but has earned her place among the principals for this; good claims getting the allowances.

13/2

1st

14

(10)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Dramatised

8st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: K R Burke

Impressive last year on first two 2yo starts, winning Group 2 Queen Mary at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) on the second occasion; underwhelming favourite in the Group 2 Lowther (6f, good) in August and needs more than when second in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (5.5f, firm), but she remains very lightly raced and could have more to offer now back at a bare 5f.

5/1

Form: 2114-1 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Part of the feared team of Wesley Ward, who won this in 2017; front-running second in the Queen Mary at this meeting in 2021 (5f, good to firm) and went on to Breeders' Cup glory; had minor problems last year but has returned in great form as a 4yo, having shone at home before a straightforward comeback win in a Listed race at Keeneland (extended 5f, firm); could have a better chance than her price suggests.
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16th

14

(1)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Twilight Gleaming

9st 4lb

J: Irad Ortiz Jr

T: Wesley A Ward

Part of the feared team of Wesley Ward, who won this in 2017; front-running second in the Queen Mary at this meeting in 2021 (5f, good to firm) and went on to Breeders' Cup glory; had minor problems last year but has returned in great form as a 4yo, having shone at home before a straightforward comeback win in a Listed race at Keeneland (extended 5f, firm); could have a better chance than her price suggests.

20/1

Form: 843-13

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Vulnerable in Group races for previous stable but he never looked in serious danger from the front in a Group 3 handicap at Rosehill on debut for this yard in March (extended 5f, good); unable to improve on that, with different tactics, in a Group 1 handicap over that C&D seven days later but has worked favourably with Coolangatta on a straight track since and connections are full of hope; the less rain the better.
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5

(4)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Cannonball

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Peter & Paul Snowden

reared badly start, detached when unseated rider start

40/1

17th

2

(15)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Cannonball

9st 7lb

J: Brett Prebble

T: Peter & Paul Snowden

Vulnerable in Group races for previous stable but he never looked in serious danger from the front in a Group 3 handicap at Rosehill on debut for this yard in March (extended 5f, good); unable to improve on that, with different tactics, in a Group 1 handicap over that C&D seven days later but has worked favourably with Coolangatta on a straight track since and connections are full of hope; the less rain the better.

12/1

Form: 219-01 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Brother to Oxted who won this race for the stable in 2021; not yet the same dynamic force but he's been on the march in handicaps and a recent York win (5f, good to firm; has won on soft) was his best effort; has had excuses for Listed and Group 3 defeats in November and May but is up to his eyes in it at this level.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(18)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner and also first past the post in this race in 2022 (demoted to second after causing interference); well treated if retaining all his ability but he was tailed off in the Shergar Cup on his reappearance after a long absence, having hit his head on the stalls; risky.

40/1

10th

4

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 9lb

J: Dario Di Tocco

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner, not seen since finishing tenth in the Wokingham here in June 2024 (subsequently gelded); has run some good races at Ascot, including when fourth in this event two years ago, and he's well treated if retaining all his ability, but looks a risky proposition after such a long absence.

20/1

10th

18

(21)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Roger Teal

His most recent wins were 6f on AW but he tends to flag over this trip on turf and his stride shortened in this race 12 months ago; on a more favourable mark now but others should find greater reserves in the later stages.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1311-3 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Acts well at Ascot, close up in the big 5f handicap here last June and winner of both C&D starts since (good to firm/good to soft); has plenty to find on the latter, Listed win but is creeping stealthily through the ranks and a Group 3 AW win in October, as well as his third place under a penalty in a Newmarket Group 3 in May (soft; drawn on the wrong side) suggests he is only now getting into his stride as a sprinter; can be involved.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Manaccan

9st 13lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Won Listed (including C&D on good to soft) and Group 3 races before two-year absence; out of his depth in Group 1 and 3 races since but sights were lowered when he was a more encouraging fourth of ten in the Shergar Cup over C&D (good to firm) last month; back on dry land after another Group 1 venture since and can't dismiss.

12/1

16th

3

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Manaccan

10st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: John Ryan

Won two 5f Listed races and a Group 3 (AW) in 2022; missed two years subsequently and well back in two Group races this summer; his fourth of ten at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 13 days ago was more like it but this looks too big a task.

66/1

4th

1

(11)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Manaccan

10st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Ryan

Hard to weigh up after being absent for two years and then finishing down the field in Group races over this C&D and at Sandown, but he's well treated on the pick of his form, including a cosy win in this race in 2022, and he has the benefit of Hollie Doyle in the saddle.

13/2

Non-runners

Chipstead, Manaccan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £38.08
Tricast £1386.39

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Highfield Princess

The Times:

Coolangatta

THE NORTH:

Dramatised

NEWMARKET:

Mitbaahy

Daily Mail:

Manaccan

LAMBOURN:

Bradsell

The Sun:

Dramatised

D Express:

Coolangatta

Daily Record:

Coolangatta

Telegraph:

Mitbaahy

Daily Mirror:

Manaccan

RP RATINGS:

Highfield Princess

TOPSPEED:

Highfield Princess

POSTDATA:

Highfield Princess

The Guardian:

Highfield Princess

The Star:

Highfield Princess