June 21 / 18.10 Ascot

18.10

Good To Firm

Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £56710
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 26 runners
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Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 26 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

50/1 (Won)

  • Win: £28.10
  • Place: £5.80

Form: 2

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
17-2 for last month's Redcar debut (5f, good to firm) and showed plenty of ability in being beaten half a length into second of 14 behind Hala Emaraaty; 3lb worse off with the winner and although likely to win races in due course, it probably won't be this one.
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8th

7

(14)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Big Evs

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Tough-hearted sprinter; more than a match for most 5f sprinters, whatever the place or ground, although speed is his weapon and he found less than Asfoora in the King Charles III at Ascot in June before gaining his revenge at Goodwood, where Asfoora ran under a penalty; slight query about whether this is absolutely his track, having run poorly in this last year and been just workmanlike against lesser rivals on return; otherwise hard to fault.

9/2

1st

9

(7)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Big Evs

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Versatile ground-wise; very productive and speedy colt whose 2yo campaign culminated in Breeders' Cup win; defied top weight in Listed grade on reappearance, then creditable third in the Royal Ascot event won by Asfoora; this return to a sharper 5f looks ideal, indeed he made all in the Molecomb at this meeting 12 months ago; respected.

11/4

3rd

12

(6)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Ascot

Big Evs

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Mostly leads; handles all ground; had one off day as a 2yo, against the older sprinters at York, but otherwise carried all before him over 5f after his debut, his rivals not detaining him for long in the Windsor Castle here and he won two Group races before hanging on for a Grade 1 success in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint; did all that was asked against inferior rivals on York comeback but now needs to prove his mettle back against all ages.

7/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.85

Form: 1

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling who was sent off 5-6 for his Naas debut (6f, good to yielding) last month but was forced to battle hard to come out on top; form doesn't look anything special, but no surprise if he takes a big step forward from that and he's respected for stable that has won this race three times since 2015; middle draw could be an issue, however.
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3rd

3

(17)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Johannes Brahms

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Ballydoyle colt who has a very solid record thus far, having won at Naas then finished second in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot and the Gimcrack at York; yet to race on ground worse than good to yielding; big player on form.

2/1

2nd

6

(9)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Johannes Brahms

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway towards near side 2f out, went second and pressed leader over 1f out, intimidated by rival inside final furlong, kept on

9/4

2nd

12

(15)

21st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:10 Ascot

Johannes Brahms

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

200,000gns yearling who was sent off 5-6 for his Naas debut (6f, good to yielding) last month but was forced to battle hard to come out on top; form doesn't look anything special, but no surprise if he takes a big step forward from that and he's respected for stable that has won this race three times since 2015; middle draw could be an issue, however.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 2

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
22-1 for his Windsor debut (6f, good to firm) last month and made a bold bid from the front, but was just worn down; subsequent wins by the third and fourth have given the form a boost and a drop to 5f shouldn't be an issue given the speed he showed, but he needs to improve a good deal to figure.
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1st

3

(1)

13th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Inquisitively

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

started quickly, made all, against far rail throughout, ridden final furlong, kept on

9/4

1st

4

(7)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:45 York

Inquisitively

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

prominent against near rail, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong, readily

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £7.20

Form: 1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-1 and knew his job when beating his 13 rivals on debut in a Doncaster novice (5f, good) last month; open to improvement but he needs to step forward considerably and runner-up has since been beaten in a seller.
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4th

25

(18)

21st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:10 Ascot

Up The Manor

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Jack Jones

11-1 and knew his job when beating his 13 rivals on debut in a Doncaster novice (5f, good) last month; open to improvement but he needs to step forward considerably and runner-up has since been beaten in a seller.

25/1

1st

9

(10)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

18:20 Doncaster

Up The Manor

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

£20,000 2yo; first foal; dam 6f winner (RPR 64), half-sister to useful 1m4f-2m winner Hiroshima out of 6f winning half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 1 winner Dick Whittington; stable had a 2yo go in at the first time of asking last week.

16/1

16/1

Form: 34 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well bred but a beaten favourite both starts, finishing third of six on his Cork debut (5f, soft to heavy) in April and fourth of eight at the Curragh (6f, good) a fortnight ago; probably capable of better and blinkers are now given a go, but Ryan Moore prefers stablemate Johannes Brahms.
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9th

5

(2)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

13:25 Dundalk (AW)

Alabama

9st 8lb

J: Mark Crehan

T: A P O’Brien

Smart 5f form at two, a winner here and second three times in Listed contests, once here; two runs in stakes company over 6f this year, ran okay at Navan but last of six at Naas; this is his trip and has to be respected on first run in a handicap.

4/1

6th

2

(7)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:55 Naas

Alabama

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

pressed leader, bit short of room and lost second halfway, dropped to rear over 1f out

16/1

6th

2

(7)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:55 Naas

Alabama

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

pressed leader, bit short of room and lost second halfway, dropped to rear over 1f out

16/1

6th
18 (24)

150/1

Form: 1350

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Saint-Cloud (4.5f, very soft) in March but has not built on it in three starts since, beating just one home in the Woodcote at Epsom (6f, good to firm) latest; tongue-tie now added to the blinkers he wore last time; could be considered only if the ground turned soft.
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No Results Found

Form: 11 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£14,000 2yo (April) who made £150,000 on Monday; narrow winner of both starts, a Ripon maiden (5f, soft) and a Redcar novice ( 5f, good to firm) where he just got the better of Big Evs with Seven Questions back in fourth; faces a much stiffer task here and stable fields a stronger candidate in Maximum Impact.
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5th

6

(5)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Kempton (AW)

Hala Emaraaty

9st 3lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Alice Haynes

Beat the smart Big Evs on his second run but was behind that rival at Royal Ascot and has since had his limitations further exposed; while he didn't run at all badly in the Gimcrack, others appeal more here.

12/1

25/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18-1 for Hamilton debut (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago but overcame greenness to get up and win by half a length; form boosted by the subsequent wins of the second and fifth and a stiff track evidently suits, but he will need to take a big step up to come out best in this field.
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5th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

Latest 6f run not the one to judge him on and his earlier 5f runs this year were both encouraging enough; on a dangerous mark if the new headgear has the desired effect.

5/1

13th

3

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Ganesha

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Just one win since October 2023 and that came on AW; operating off a reduced mark now though and he has been keeping on late in 5f handicaps this spring; has his first 6f start in nearly two years but a tongue-tie is now added and he's not discounted.

8/1

6th

5

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Ganesha

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Four wins divided between turf and the AW; some sign of returning to form from off the pace at Newcastle 20 days ago (5f); possible.

6/1

33/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-1 when narrowly making a winning debut at Bath (5f, firm; third has won since) last month; improvement likely but it will be needed if he is to make his presence felt here.
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3rd

1

(6)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Leicester

Mayo Neighs

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: H Al Jehani

Acts on all surfaces and he confirmed earlier good efforts with an authoritative 6f win on final 2yo start (soft) for Ralph Beckett; has run to similar RPRs at 7f and 1m for new yard in Qatar and looks a likely type for the return to sprinting under suitable conditions.

7/1

3rd

1

(6)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Leicester

Mayo Neighs

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: H Al Jehani

Acts on all surfaces and he confirmed earlier good efforts with an authoritative 6f win on final 2yo start (soft) for Ralph Beckett; has run to similar RPRs at 7f and 1m for new yard in Qatar and looks a likely type for the return to sprinting under suitable conditions.

7/1

1st

1

(1)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

15:20 Yarmouth

Mayo Neighs

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Ninth in the Windsor Castle after winning at Bath first time out; fared best of those who raced prominently when third of nine on nursery debut at Haydock and it was a very strong nursery in which he failed to fire at York's Ebor meeting (first-time blinkers); has only raced on fast ground but he has form claims.

7/1

Form: 41 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
22-1 when fourth of five behind River Tiber on his Naas debut (5f, good) last month, but improved to win a conditions event at Tipperary (5f, good) nine days later; will need to step up again but that's quite possible and he shouldn't be passed over at all lightly.
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6th

8

(9)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Supersonic Man

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, kept on

33/1

10th

23

(8)

21st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:10 Ascot

Supersonic Man

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mrs John Harrington

22-1 when fourth of five behind River Tiber on his Naas debut (5f, good) last month, but improved to win a conditions event at Tipperary (5f, good) nine days later; will need to step up again but that's quite possible and he shouldn't be passed over at all lightly.

14/1

1st

5

(9)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Tipperary

Supersonic Man

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Bungle Inthejungle colt missed the break on Naas debut nine days ago but showed some promise in a winners' race; out quickly again and respected for connections which saddled a Group 3 winning 2yo at the weekend.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
5-1 for his Goodwood debut (6f, good) under Oisin Murphy last month and most impressive in making all and pulling just over 4l clear of a subsequent winner; looks a speedy type and should have no problem with the drop to a stiff 5f, so high on the list.
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6th

2

(3)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Barnwell Boy

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders

6/1

5th

1

(3)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Chester

Barnwell Boy

9st 9lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Impressive on his Goodwood debut (6f, good) in May and was sent off just 5-1 for the Windsor Castle on the strength of that, but could manage only a midfield finish and his two starts since have been modest, including on nursery debut at York (6f, good to firm) last time (behind Ganesha); best watched.

10/1

13th

4

(6)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Barnwell Boy

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

sweating, raced in second

20/1

33/1

Form: 31

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair form on debut when third of seven at Hamilton (5f, good; Lieutenant Rascal second) last month and stepped up from that when making all in a Pontefract novice (6f, good to firm) seven days later; still looked green but plenty more will be needed from him in order to figure in this company.
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12th

17

(7)

21st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:10 Ascot

Muqtahem

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Fair form on debut when third of seven at Hamilton (5f, good; Lieutenant Rascal second) last month and stepped up from that when making all in a Pontefract novice (6f, good to firm) seven days later; still looked green but plenty more will be needed from him in order to figure in this company.

33/1

1st

3

(3)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:25 Pontefract

Muqtahem

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: George Boughey

Fair form at Hamilton on debut a week ago and he's entitled to come on for that experience; bred to be suited by this longer trip (dam a 7f winner) and he seems sure to give a good account.

5/2

3rd

1

(2)

19th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

17:40 Hamilton

Muqtahem

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: George Boughey

£27,000 yearling, £60,000 2yo; second foal; dam 7f winner (RPR 71), half-sister to winners Shobiz (6f/7f) and Conspiritor (1m), out of 5f-7f winner Royal Confidence (including at two/Listed); yard had a well-backed 2yo debut winner on Tuesday and he needs a close look.

11/4

16/1

Form: 12 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Pontefract (5f, good) last month, beating a subsequent dual winner; no match for a hugely impressive stablemate in Sandown Listed event (5f, good; Hackman third) 22 days later but that was a useful effort, after which he was immediately nominated for this; major contender for yard enjoying a wonderful season with its 2yos.
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11th

11

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

World Of Darcy

9st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John Ryan

All five wins have been on turf, rattling up a three-timer in October 2024; it's been downhill since and while cheekpieces replace usual blinkers, he makes little appeal here.

25/1

5th

6

(2)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

World Of Darcy

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Finished second here just before Christmas but over 6f; struggled since, including over C&D latest; Sedgemoor is the more obvious of the stable pair.

20/1

Form: 524 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in all three starts, latest when fourth of eight in first-time blinkers (now removed) behind Ganesha in a Hamilton maiden (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; unlikely to be troubling the principals here; stable also runs Seven Questions.
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6th

6

(5)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lieutenant Rascal

9st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

midfield

14/1

8th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newmarket (July)

Lieutenant Rascal

9st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

in touch with leaders, midfield halfway

20/1

4th

2

(4)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:15 Yarmouth

Lieutenant Rascal

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out

6/1

40/1

Form: 12 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off a warm favourite when making a winning debut at Kempton (5f, AW) in April, but beaten just over 2l by Maximum Impact in a conditions event over C&D (good) last month; no obvious reason why he should reverse the placings and he looks up against it; stable won this in 2018.
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8th

1

(1)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Action Point

10st 2lb

J: Alberto Sanna

T: Archie Watson

Has run with credit in Group and Listed company since winning at the latter level as 2yo (good) and he gave it a very good shot on handicap debut at Chester (6f, good) recently when pressing hard throughout; shade more to prove up 1lb with this stiffer test.

12/1

3rd

1

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 2

16:05 Chester

Action Point

9st 9lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Listed winner at two and twice placed at that level subsequently; latest fifth in Germany was a good effort on RPRs and he's been gelded since; on a tough mark for belated handicap debut but he's earned it.

15/2

13th

1

(12)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newbury

Action Point

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Useful colt who won a Listed event over this C&D (good) as a 2yo and was just denied at Chantilly (6.5f, AW) on his reappearance in March; however, he was disappointing on soft turf back at Chantilly five weeks ago and others have stronger claims on form.

25/1

66/1

Form: 221 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Beverley (5f, good to soft/soft) in his first two starts and probably didn't need to improve in order to justify short odds in a five-runner Hamilton maiden (5f, good to firm) seven days ago; has plenty more on his plate.
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11

(11)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:37 Redcar

Scoops Ahoy

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David O’Meara

Beat Ticktyboo over C&D (soft) in May and he's run well in defeat in three of his last four starts; wouldn't look to have much in hand of this mark though.

10/1

4

(6)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:08 Hamilton

Scoops Ahoy

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

His form can be up and down but he won at Redcar (5f, soft) in May and went close at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month; he didn't enjoy the best of passages when close fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last time in a first-time visor (retained) and he could be in the shake-up.

6/1

25/1

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
135,000gns yearling; beaten a neck at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in May and went down by less than a length behind Bombay Bazaar in a good conditions event at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago; 4lb worse off with that rival, however, and Kevin Stott sides with Maximum Impact.
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3rd

5

(1)

29th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Fusterlandia

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong

11/4

3rd

3

(1)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newbury

Fusterlandia

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

His only blip in five runs came when outclassed in the Windsor Castle; probably ran as well as he ever has when second to an improver at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last time and gets in here off the same mark; withdrawn when the ground was soft at Yarmouth yesterday.

4/1

14/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten a neck on Musselburgh debut (5f, good to soft) in April and built on that when winning a Thirsk maiden (5f, soft) a fortnight later; Bombay Bazaar finished 4l behind him last time and although that rival has improved plenty since, that form makes him a contender even though he would have something to prove on good or faster ground; stable won this in 2012.
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2nd

5

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Sergeant Wilko

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Promising reappearance after wind surgery when fourth at Newcastle (6f) but has taken two backward steps since; has his first run beyond sprint distances here and needs to bounce back after seven weeks off.

9/1

8th

6

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sergeant Wilko

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Promising reappearance after wind surgery when fourth of 14 over C&D in January but failed to build on that when only sixth of seven at Lingfield (6f) four weeks ago; bounce back needed.

11/1

6th

5

(7)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Sergeant Wilko

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin Ryan

Excelled as a 3yo but found the handicapper in command last year; promising reappearance at Newcastle six weeks ago (first run after wind surgery) and he is on a dangerous mark; widest stall to deal with but foolish to discount.

7/1

19th
5 (12)

9/1

Form: 311 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo

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Form & Verdict
Progressive in three starts, winning his last two over 5f at Beverley (good to soft/good to firm) including a valuable conditions event 11 days ago when he beat Fusterlandia by just under a length; more will be needed again to win this, but very much suited by a stiff 5f and frame material if his draw doesn't prove a problem; stable won this in 2010.
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No Results Found

Form: 1 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
155,000euros yearling who made a promising debut at Yarmouth (5f, soft; 5-4) in April, finishing second past the post (promoted to first having been carried markedly left); open to improvement but needs it and it's probably significant that Kevin Stott deserts him for Maximum Impact.
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7th

6

(1)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:35 Nottingham

Sir Bolton

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Winless since debut (5f, soft) in April 2023 but his form seems to have stabilised for this yard of late and he's run two fair races at about 5f on fast ground this summer (finished third at Bath in July, demoted to fourth for interference); every chance back at 6f.

7/2

4th

6

(8)

3rd Jul 2024

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:00 Bath

Sir Bolton

9st 4lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Hasn't won since his debut at Yarmouth in April 2023; has finished in the frame on his last three starts, beaten half a length when second at Windsor (5f, good to firm) nine days ago with a first-time visor; the same headgear is retained and he should go close.

11/4

2nd

2

(8)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Windsor

Sir Bolton

9st 5lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Awarded the race in the stewards' room on 2yo debut; 0-11 in the meantine but was only 2l away when boldly ridden at Lingfield last time (6f, AW); still uncertain as to what his best trip is (has tried 1m) and a first-time visor replaces blinkers.

4/1

21th
9 (17)
Hackman

33/1

Form: 313 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£130,000 yearling; stepped up from his Newmarket debut when making all in a five-runner Chester maiden (5f, soft) last month; ran to a similar level when third of ten in Sandown Listed event (5f, good) a fortnight later, finishing a length behind World Of Darcy; others look stronger.
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2nd

2

(7)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

14:15 Windsor

Hackman

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Sole win came over 5f at Chester (soft) in May and ran well returned to that C&D (good to soft) last month; not disgraced in 6f sales race at York two starts ago; hard to dismiss at this level.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Chester

Hackman

9st 7lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Hugo Palmer

Highly tried since winning a maiden over C&D (soft) in May, but twice placed in Listed company and not disgraced when seventh of the 22 runners in the valuable sales contest at York (6f, good to firm) last time; makes his nursery debut, but the outside stall does make things a bit tricky.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Goken; 11,000euros yearling; 30,000gns (May) 2yo; half-brother to French 1m7f-2m5f chase winner Magic Magician; dam French 1m 2yo winner (RPR 99), half-sister to useful French winners Black Rose (1m2f), Kappelman (5.5f/1m 2yo) and Bleu Azur (1m7f-2m5f jumps); faces a mountainous task on debut.
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4th

6

(6)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Magnificent Match

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Robert Eddery

Campaigned mostly in Class 6 since handicapping; won off 2lb lower at Yarmouth in April; something to prove back up in grade, following his third of eight when favourite at Leicester last night.

7/1

3rd

4

(1)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Magnificent Match

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Robert Eddery

Back from a break with a win at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm; 14-1) in April but he's been below that form in last three runs; wasn't beaten far at Windsor last time but he's now 1-12 and is still 2lb higher than for his win; others preferred.

8/1

4

(11)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Magnificent Match

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Robert Eddery

1m win at Yarmouth in April off 3lb lower; latest midfield finish (first run at this trip) came in a Class 4; can do better back in these calmer waters.

12/1

7/1

Form: 11 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not sure quite what he achieved when winning a five-runner Leicester novice (5f, heavy; flag start) by 12l in April, but he looked useful when beating Action Point by just over 2l in a conditions event over C&D (good) last month; connections now reach for a tongue-tie, but he looks a big player provided his middle draw doesn't prove a negative.
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5th

5

(3)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:10 Yarmouth

Maximum Impact

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-9 since his early 2yo wins and has lacked consistency this season; good chance off current mark, provided he's suited by the step up to 7f.

6/1

5th

1

(9)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Maximum Impact

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-8 since his early 2yo wins; however, ran respectably in first-time cheekpieces at Newmarket (6f) most recently and has possibilities in the retained headgear dropped in class.

8/1

4th

5

(2)

9th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Newmarket (July)

Maximum Impact

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

0-7 since winning his first two races when with Alice Haynes; signs of a resurgence (after being gelded) when close up over C&D in June and can be excused the following effort on his first taste of Chester; could have a part to play in the new cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 1

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
170,000gns yearling who could hardly have been more impressive when making all in a maiden special weight by nearly 7l at Keeneland (5.5f, firm) in April; stable won this race in 2009 and 2014 but this representative finished only 11th of 20 when 11-1 in the Coventry Stakes here (6f, good; made most in his group) on Tuesday.
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1st

4

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Fandom

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Globetrotter who has had mixed fortunes across his career but he was back on song when third of 22 to Dark Thirty at York (6f, good) this month on his second stable start; he can be in the mix if confirming that promise.

6/1

3rd

10

(6)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Fandom

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Two US Listed wins in 2024 and he twice went close on the St Moritz ice this February; having been detached he kept on for sixth of 11 on his recent stable debut at Goodwood (5f, good); may not be a forlorn hope back up to 6f.

50/1

6th

4

(7)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Fandom

9st 3lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

A useful 5f winner in the US in 2024; failed to fire for Joseph O'Brien subsequently and twice finished runner-up for Olly Murphy in Saint Moritz in February; starts out for another new yard here.

12/1

66/1

Form: 42 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise despite greenness when fourth of 14 on his Redcar debut (5f, good to firm; behind Hala Emaraaty and Big Evs) last month and improved when neck second of eight at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) ten days later; will need to take a huge step forward to mix it at this level though.
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No Results Found

Form: 24

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 6f on the AW, finishing second of six at Wolverhampton last month but faring no better when fourth of ten at Lingfield 15 days ago; switch to turf, drop in trip and application of cheekpieces will need to have a dramatic effect.
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3

(18)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Two Tribes

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Had some season to have already bagged an International (C&D, good) and the Stewards' Cup (6f, good to soft); he might not be done yet as he was beaten under a length at the Ebor meeting and then never nearer than at the finish after starting slowly in the Ayr Gold Cup; may have little margin for error off current mark but can see him running well.

10/1

1

(18)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Two Tribes

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

One Newmarket blip aside it has been a fine season for him, winning big pots in successive weekends in July/August, the International at Ascot (7f, good) and an emphatic one in the Stewards' Cup (6f, good to soft); another solid effort when close up in fourth behind Northern Ticker at the Ebor meeting four weeks ago, making up a lot of ground in the penultimate furlong; this stiffer test should suit and in the thick of it if the ground proves suitable (disappointed in one run on soft but it was a farcical contest).

8/1

1

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Two Tribes

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Spencer

Upwardly mobile 4yo who won prestigious events at Ascot (7f International; good) in July and Goodwood (6f Stewards' Cup; good to soft) in August; has gone up a total of 13lb on the basis of those efforts but he may have more in the tank and he wasn't beaten far in this race (good to firm) in 2024.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £239.30
Straight Forecast £82.43
Tricast £1308.75
Trifecta £4409.20

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Maximum Impact

RP RATINGS:

Barnwell Boy

SPOTLIGHT:

World Of Darcy

LAMBOURN:

Sir Bolton

TOPSPEED:

Barnwell Boy

POSTDATA:

Barnwell Boy

D Express:

Barnwell Boy

The Star:

Barnwell Boy

The Times:

Maximum Impact

Telegraph:

Maximum Impact

The Guardian:

Maximum Impact

Daily Mail:

Maximum Impact

Daily Mirror:

Maximum Impact

The Sun:

Maximum Impact

Daily Record:

Maximum Impact