June 22 / 18.10 Ascot

18.10

Good

Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 32 runners
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Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap)

Runners: 32 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £51.00
  • Place: £10.65

Form: 202025 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Had some good results on the AW in recent months but a narrow defeat in a 6f conditions stakes cost him dear from a weights perspective and it would be surprising if he broke his turf duck in this top handicap.
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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

10th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Witch Hunter

10st 2lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) last Saturday under Seamus Cronin, capitalising on some leniency from the handicapper; nudged back up only 2lb; has possibilities if on another going day.

9/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.65

Form: 151-01 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Copes with good to soft at a push but suited by good or quicker and the AW, the one defeat in 7f and 1m handicaps under those conditions coming after a layoff; only just made it at York in May but a strongly run 7f might well be in his repertoire; not done with from a handicapping viewpoint.
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4th

8

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Croupier

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Missed almost three years before returning this spring; well held in first runs for current yard but he rallied well to finish third of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) two weeks ago; that was much more like it and he remains well handicapped on his old form including three wins over this trip; interesting contender.

13/2

3rd

2

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Croupier

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Well handicapped on his form up to June 2023 but he was then absent until this season and hasn't been the force of old on his three runs in 2026.

20/1

15th

4

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Croupier

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Top handicap form for the Crisfords in 2023, including at York; absent for 1038 days prior to his Haydock return in April and duly well beaten; better run here at the Dante meeting and he should be at concert pitch now.

40/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 76-513 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Ahead of his mark when winning at York last June (7f, good) but had every chance when fourth in a similar race to this over C&D in July; has taken another step forward over 1m of late, arguably unfortunate not to add to Thirsk win (soft) when a fast-finishing third to Croupier at York; now needs to prove equally effective back at 7f on this track.
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3rd

3

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Northern Express

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Nosed ahead in the final strides at York (7f) last time, ending a two-year losing spell and showing he retains plenty of ability aged eight; back up just 2lb he remains well treated on historical data; won the Thirsk Hunt Cup over C&D in 2023; should remain competitive.

9/2

20/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 072-79 D

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has course form at 6f; five wins at up to 7f in 2022 but he exhausted the handicapping options later in the year and this is a more competitive race than he's used to; tongue tied at Meydan early in 2023 but not today.
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7th

1

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Spangled Mac

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Three good runs over the winter (two of them from five runs in Bahrain) but he has struggled in two 7f runs back in Britain since April; handicapper slow to relent and this step up to 1m isn't sure to spark a revival.

16/1

13th

6

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Spangled Mac

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

7yo who was well beaten in Bahrain and at Chester on his last two starts; however, he was drawn wide at Chester and showed some good form in Bahrain in January; he's run really well on both previous attempts at this C&D and is not ruled out each-way off a competitive mark.

20/1

12th

3

(10)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Spangled Mac

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Campaigned back in Bahrain since December, best efforts when placed twice over 6f; well treated on historical data but hasn't won a domestic race since 2023; returns to 7f for first time since last July.

25/1

Form: 0-6121 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Heroic 8yo who has been a great advertisement for his trainer; incredibly, he seemed to run his best race yet when winning at Epsom 20 days ago (7f, good to firm; has won on all surfaces) but his defeats on this track have come in lesser races than this; others look more likely.
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4th

10

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:55 Bath

Spanish Star

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Veteran who popped up at Newbury (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't matched that in four runs since but is back down to that winning mark; still needs to turn the ship around.

16/1

8th

11

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Spanish Star

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Patrick Chamings

Veteran who popped up in a Class 5 at Newbury in June (6f, good to soft); hasn't matched that in three runs since and although he's often run well here, he's yet to win at the track; minor money perhaps his best hope.

16/1

4th

1

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:35 Epsom

Spanish Star

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Understandably not the force of old now a 10yo but he registered the ninth win of his long career when beating ten rivals at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in June; held in a couple of Class 4 events since but he's won here in the past and is not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

7/2

25/1

Form: -81762 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Suited by big-field handicaps at 7f and 1m in Ireland and was a staying-on eighth in the Hunt Cup here for previous trainer in 2022; first win for this yard when successful at Newmarket in April (1m, good to soft; has won on good to firm) but needs improvement on overall handicap form.
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6th

7

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

10yo who won this in 2023; frequently runs well in quality handicaps and he's 5lb lower than when a cracking third in the Royal Hunt Cup last June; scratched from the Lincoln when running a temperature on his intended comeback last month and he tends to improve for a run these days; also winless since 2023.

15/2

11th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

9yo who has drawn a blank since winning on the July Course in summer 2023 and needs everything to drop right but he often runs extremely well in defeat, including when third in the Royal Hunt Cup in June; another respectable effort when sixth of 20 in Balmoral at Ascot (1m, good) a fortnight ago; not discounted in this slightly easier race.

6/1

Form: 194-35 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Often leads; started the 2022 season with two wins at about 1m (good to firm/good) but vulnerable since winning at Chester in August and is too high in the weights to attract attention for a race like this.
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5th

1

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Percys Lad

10st 5lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Missed more than 18 months prior to a few lesser efforts in the spring, but has found his level again; enjoyed the run of the race when winning narrowly on Polytrack last Wednesday but set to go well again under a penalty for a yard in good nick.

7/2

8th
13 (13)

25/1

Form: 520-53 D BF

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Four wins up to February 2022 but he eclipsed them all form-wise with a fine second in another big C&D handicap in September (good to soft); fared less well on this track next time and is rather an unknown quantity back from a break for new yard following a £120,000 sale this month.
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No Results Found
9th
14 (3)
Biggles

8/1

Form: 112-32 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Unraced on good to firm; has won on good and soft; a role model in 7f handicaps, winning five in the last two years and right up to his best when runner-up in the Victoria Cup over C&D in May; this mark will take some overcoming but Ryan Moore is up for the first time so you never know.
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4th

1

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:40 Perth

Biggles

11st 4lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Very useful on the Flat in his prime and returned from long absence with two encouraging hurdle runs for new stable this season, latterly when close fifth at Uttoxeter (2m, good) three weeks ago; that form already gives him good claims and he could quite plausibly have a bigger run in him.

9/4

5th

2

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:40 Uttoxeter

Biggles

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Won the Bunbury Cup in 2023; unraced beyond 1m on the Flat but seemed to stay the trip okay on jumps debut here following a long absence; however, what he achieved behind an easy winner in that small field is questionable.

4/1

2nd

2

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:00 Uttoxeter

Biggles

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Very useful on the Flat in his prime, with career highlight his 2023 Bunbury Cup success (7f; unraced beyond about 1m); absent since two below-par runs in spring 2024, though, and tricky to weigh up on stable/hurdle debut.

4/1

Form: 01-323 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Mid-division in this race last year but had won the Victoria Cup over C&D previously (good) and was a creditable third in the same race (soft) last time out; however, his favourable mark is a thing of the past and Benoit De La Sayette no longer claims 3lb.
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No Results Found
11th
25 (15)
Tylos

33/1

Form: 226410 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; excelled himself when beating Gorak by a wide margin in a four-runner race at Leicester in April (7f, heavy) but back to earth with a bump when fading in the Victoria Cup over C&D since; high in weights now.
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11th

25

(15)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Tylos

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Front-runner; excelled himself when beating Gorak by a wide margin in a four-runner race at Leicester in April (7f, heavy) but back to earth with a bump when fading in the Victoria Cup over C&D since; high in weights now.

33/1

16th

17

(19)

13th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Tylos

9st 1lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Possibly flattered by his winning margin (11l) on heavy going at Leicester last month and beat only three rivals in that race; unexposed on slow ground but faces a stiffer task off new mark in this much deeper field.

20/1

1st

3

(1)

14th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Leicester

Tylos

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

made all, going easily and 3 lengths ahead 2f out, went further clear from over 1f out, unchallenged

3/1

33/1

Form: 172214 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Two 7f handicap wins (soft and good to firm) this year but he sabotaged his handicap mark by finishing a close fourth in a recent Group 3 and will do well to play a part off 22lb higher than his latest success in May.
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7

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Goodwood

Gorak

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Best form this season when placed twice at Haydock, including latest start; still on a workable mark but continues on a long losing sequence, which makes him a similar type to Billyjoh.

16/1

3

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:10 Haydock

Gorak

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charlie Fellowes

Record over C&D includes a success in May 2023 and solid second on reappearance this term; disappointing favourite here on penultimate start and losing run is mounting up; best form certainly gives him a good chance off current mark back down in grade.

7/1

11

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Gorak

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Disappointing favourite at Haydock last Saturday, extending his long losing sequence; beaten twice in this contest (seventh in 2023, well held in 2024) and can be opposed.

33/1

13th
22 (1)
Great Max

33/1

Form: 059-40

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won 2yo debut on good to firm, then third in the Listed Chesham (7f, soft) at this meeting; never really got his bearings as 3yo and has not done enough for new yard in 2023 to be fancied today; cheekpieces fitted.
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6th

4

(11)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Great Max

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

bumped start, midfield

10/1

11th

3

(2)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:14 Southwell (AW)

Great Max

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David O’Meara

Made a winning debut as a 2yo but beaten on his next 23 starts; revitalised by a drop into Class 5 company though, winning 7f handicaps at Haydock and Doncaster (impressed in a good Topspeed figure); up 7lb for last time but still has some handicapping scope.

7/1

14/1

Form: 052304 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Both wins in UAE and down the field in both C&D handicaps, including this one last summer; however he showed what can be done when a close third, after being slightly checked, to the subsequent Victoria Cup winner and Vafortino at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) in April; needs to show he can act on this track but might not be far away back at 7f.
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6th

5

(11)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 2

20:30 Chepstow

Spirit Of Light

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ian Williams

Yet to win in Britain and comes here after finishing well down the field in three valuable, big-field handicaps at Ascot this summer (6f-7f); on a good mark now but needs a good boost from the first-time visor.

20/1

0

11

(16)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Spirit Of Light

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ian Williams

Capable of useful form but came up well short in two handicaps at Royal Ascot (7f/6f) last month, taking record for current yard to 0-15; opposed in another hot contest.

50/1

18th

11

(1)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Spirit Of Light

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ian Williams

Both wins in UAE but he ran to a useful level over 7f at Newmarket in April and did well to get as close as he did when a hampered fourth to Bielsa at York in May (6f, good); raced in the disadvantaged group when well adrift here on Thursday; still one to be interested in.

33/1

10/1

Form: 42-041 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Things didn't unfold quite as they might have when favourite for this race last year but he still ran well in fifth and another sound effort followed in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (both on good to firm; has won on soft); rather becalmed in subsequent starts but his defeat of Star Of Orion at Newmarket in May (7f, good) was more like it; can still do better.
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5th

8

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Montassib

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Haggas

Late-maturing type won the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good) in 2024; did not appear last year until September and failed to recapture his best form in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite at Doncaster on last of them; reversed that form (and had James's Delight behind) when fourth in a 6f Listed race at the same venue eight weeks ago.

4/1

4th

9

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Montassib

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Arrives late on the scene and had a stellar 2024, his three wins including this race (soft) and the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good); wasn't seen last year until September and didn't fully fire in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite over C&D on last of them; dangerous if rebounding but has to prove he retains all his ability.

4/1

9

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Montassib

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Made the leap from top handicaps to Listed/Group races last season, winning the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) by a head from Kind Of Blue, before finishing fifth to that rival in this event; 11 months off when an encouraging third of 11 in Group 3 at Newbury last month, getting going too late on his first attempt at 5f; that run suggests he retains all his ability and he's a serious candidate four weeks on.

11/2

12/1

Form: 6131-1 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Winner of 6f events on turf (maiden and a handicap); has improved for 7f since and best effort when returning from a break and being gelded to win in good style on Kempton AW in May; up 7lb but is on the rise for his leading yard; one of the more interesting ones.
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8th

16

(1)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Lir Speciale

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Brian Ellison

First reserve; only 7s when beaten 8l behind Orandi over 1m here on Tuesday, weakening up the hill; good record over this trip, though, and ground-versatile, so not one to dismiss.

7th

15

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Lir Speciale

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Brian Ellison

Ended 2025 with a pair of heavy-ground wins at Doncaster (7f); useful form in defeat this year, in the frame in competitive York handicaps (good ground) on consecutive days last month; another good run when fifth of 17 on quick going at the same venue last time; ground-versatile, trip a worry.

14/1

5th

10

(12)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Lir Speciale

9st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Ended 2025 with a pair of heavy-ground wins at Doncaster (7f); better form in defeat this year, placed in good C&D handicaps (good ground) in consecutive days last month; has won on fast ground and his connections took this race in 2024; needs serious consideration.

6/1

20/1

Form: 354-01 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
The court jester of these races as he is rarely a win bet yet has often distinguished himself at this level, finishing second in this race 12 months ago (good to firm) and later close up over C&D in September (good to soft); down the field on reappearance in the Victoria Cup but the worm turned at Goodwood last month where he won cosily; place chance again.
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12th

6

(10)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Ropey Guest

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Regular participant in major handicaps; best effort this season when fifth in the Victoria Cup over C&D; however, he's thoroughly exposed and has a poor record (form figures 000) in this contest.

25/1

9th

5

(3)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Ropey Guest

9st 10lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Has form figures of 822 in this contest; however, faces a harder task off current mark (5lb higher than 12 months ago) and it's unlikely he's getting better now aged seven.

16/1

50/1

Form: 08-570 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Three wins in France, the latest a 7f Listed event on good to soft last May (the other wins at 6f on soft and heavy); has not yet come up to any sort of scratch for new yard, including in the Victoria Cup over C&D in May; first-time headgear needs to be a massive help.
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3

(9)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Toimy Son

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David Menuisier

Won the Golden Mile here (good to firm) last August and third in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, soft) in September; he's failed to shine this season but is on a handy mark if the return to Goodwood prompts a revival.

10/1

26

(15)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Toimy Son

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Menuisier

Performed well in major handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (won) and Newmarket (placed) last term; however, needs to step up plenty on his 2025 efforts, latest over C&D behind My Cloud.

50/1

7th

2

(8)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

Toimy Son

10st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Menuisier

Registered sole win for current yard in last year's Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood; placed in the Cambridgeshire; possibilities in this lower grade with Lincoln reappearance under his belt.

11/2

19th
19 (10)
Baradar

16/1

Form: 081-36 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Best on soft and heavy and down the field on good to firm in this race last June; won on yard debut over 7f at Doncaster in November but he couldn't improve on his third in the Lincoln in April when sixth in the Victoria Cup over C&D in May (soft; first-time tongue-tie, retained); up against it.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(5)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Baradar

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won the International at Ascot and a 6.5f course handicap on soft at the St Leger meeting in a very good 2023 campaign; has failed to hit the same heights this year but now dangerously well handicapped and recent efforts have been a bit better.

11/1

6th

5

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Baradar

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: George Boughey

He's had a disappointing campaign but has dropped down the weights and took a big step back in the right direction in first-time blinkers (retained) when a close fourth at Ripon (6f, soft) last Saturday, having been slowly away; this course winner may be able to build on that latest performance.

6/1

4th

2

(10)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Baradar

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: George Boughey

It's been a struggle for him so far this year, including back under favourable conditions at Doncaster 13 days ago, but he's down to a good mark and possible the switch to blinkers will pique his interest.

9/1

Form: 901-78 D BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Unable to do himself justice in the Hunt Cup over 1m here last June, after coming into the race in fine form (on AW/good ground), but he ended the year with an impressive 7f win at Doncaster (heavy); slow to find form in 2023, including when favourite for the Victoria Cup here in May, but there should be a nice prize in him at some stage; yard won the race in 2022.
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20th

7

(28)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Totally Charming

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Unable to do himself justice in the Hunt Cup over 1m here last June, after coming into the race in fine form (on AW/good ground), but he ended the year with an impressive 7f win at Doncaster (heavy); slow to find form in 2023, including when favourite for the Victoria Cup here in May, but there should be a nice prize in him at some stage; yard won the race in 2022.

12/1

8th

7

(13)

13th May 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Totally Charming

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Faded into seventh when favourite for the Irish Lincoln (1m) seven weeks ago; 1-1 over 7f (heavy-ground win last October) and looks interesting back at this trip with star apprentice Billy Loughnane booked.

6/1

7th

2

(22)

25th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Totally Charming

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: George Boughey

towards rear early, headway into midfield on far side of group over 4f out

5/1

20/1

Form: -56811

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Had a spell when things didn't go too well but refitting blinkers may have made a difference when winning his two recent starts in Ireland (about 6f, good); asked a much bigger question back up the weights in his first attempt at 7f.
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3rd

4

(1)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:00 Tipperary

Warrior Brave

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ross O’Sullivan

led, faced challenge 2f out, headed inside final furlong, lost second final 110yds

9/4

2nd

4

(5)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Warrior Brave

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

May need more than when taking this 12 months ago and hasn't been at his very best this season, even when close up at Fairyhouse; finished in the pack when 50-1 for the Wokingham last time.

5/1

16/1

Form: 00-800 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Some way off his best form this year and he didn't seem entirely happy on the Epsom camber at the recent Derby meeting (acts well at Goodwood); however, this honest 5yo is well suited by strongly run races at 7f, as seen by his strong-finishing third in this race 12 months ago (good to firm); his weights chance is there for all to see off 10lb lower.
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2nd

5

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:00 Epsom

Rhoscolyn

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

On a reduced mark and this two-time C&D scorer can't have the ground soft enough; not at his best at Goodwood on Saturday.

6/1

12/1

Form: 7/1114 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Missed the Victoria Cup here because of soft ground but highly progressive at 7f on Kempton AW previously, giving weight to a subsequent big winner in April; the race didn't unfold in his favour when upped to 1m at Newbury in May but he remains one to be interested in.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Smart performer on AW, winning this race in 2024 and third 12 months ago; cheekpieces have given him a lift of late, winning a 7f handicap at Kempton ten days ago; still on a handy mark and he is sure to be popular.

7/1

1st

3

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Goes well fresh and should cope if it gets tactical given all three of his C&D wins were achieved in single-figure fields; pushing two years since he last got his head in front but the handicapper is giving him a chance and he responded well to first-time cheekpieces (retained here) when fifth over track and trip last time; of significant interest.

7/2

1

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Record of 4-13 on AW and 3-4 at Kempton; below par returned to this sphere ten weeks ago and losing run is mounting up but a revival would put him in the picture; 1lb below last winning mark.

14/1

Form: 978-50 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Effective on most surfaces; has a fine record on this track and he gave Vafortino a run for his money off 8lb higher in the Victoria Cup over C&D last May; not impossible that he will rise above his recent form, including here last time out, but an unlikely winner.
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3rd

1

(13)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Accidental Agent

10st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

switched sharply right soon after start, in rear

16/1

3rd

1

(13)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Accidental Agent

10st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

switched sharply right soon after start, in rear

16/1

9th

1

(5)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:05 Ascot

Accidental Agent

9st 7lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

awkward start and slowly away

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: /11203 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Sparingly raced and first six runs on the AW, showing progressive form in 1m handicaps; modest first attempt on turf in April (good to soft) but his latest third, on good ground at Newbury, was more reassuring; proven stamina can stand him in good stead back at 7f and he should have more to give for top yard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

26th

17

(18)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Unforgotten

9st 4lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

Sparingly raced and first six runs on the AW, showing progressive form in 1m handicaps; modest first attempt on turf in April (good to soft) but his latest third, on good ground at Newbury, was more reassuring; proven stamina can stand him in good stead back at 7f and he should have more to give for top yard.

5/1

3rd

10

(2)

20th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newbury

Unforgotten

9st 1lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

Progressive on AW, including this year since a long absence; close second to Alrehb at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; however, last of 13 at Newmarket (good to soft) last month when he finally had a turf race.

8/1

13th

4

(8)

18th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Unforgotten

9st 6lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

Progressive on AW, latterly since returning this year from long absence; close second in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton (8.5f) most recently; yet to finish out of the first two; still has low mileage; big player provided he's just as good on turf.

9/2

27th
29 (2)
Redarna

66/1

Form: 32240- CD

Last run: 258 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who also has form at 1m on this track; popped up at a big price on his return at Thirsk last April but this reappearance could hardly be more demanding.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Redarna

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Dianne Sayer

Veteran who has been a prolific winner down the years, including at Carlisle; not solid on 2026 form but this drop back in grade may have positive effect; successful in last Class 5 attempt.

11/1

6th

10

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Redarna

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dianne Sayer

18 visits to Ayr have yielded nine wins, the latest last September; the return to Ayr could be the catalyst for a big run but he's struggled at Musselburgh and Thirsk this year and a major turnaround is needed from this 12yo.

25/1

12th

15

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Redarna

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Dianne Sayer

Sprung a 66-1 surprise in this on good to firm in 2022 (also fourth in 2024); added career win number 17, as an 11yo, at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September but arrives with something to prove after finishing tailed off behind a couple of these on his Musselburgh reappearance.

66/1

40/1

Form: 518-53 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Retains his form really well and a close fifth in a similar C&D race to this last July (good to firm; drying ground a help) shows he could still play the game at the top table; while a win looks unlikely he could go well at a price.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

3

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Documenting

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Winless since 2024 but this veteran arrives in decent nick, runner-up at Newbury (7f) in June before a creditable tenth of 17 in 7f Ascot handicap last month; not totally dismissed.

10/1

10th

7

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Documenting

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Admirable teenager with 12 wins to his name, including one over C&D; best recent effort when second of 12 at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month; should be on the premises again.

9/1

2nd

4

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Documenting

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Admirable teenager who has a better strike-rate on the AW, but he has won over this C&D; finished a long way behind Signcastle City at York (7f, good) last month and probably best watched.

33/1

16/1

Form: 1726-2 D

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Finished fourth in the Group 3 Jersey over C&D in 2021 (soft; acts on good); had few chances in handicaps but he did win on debut at this level last June (AW) and ran right up to his best on Polytrack reappearance in March; needs new skills in this race.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Rhythm Master

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Geoffrey Harker

Mostly creditable efforts in 2025 and he won at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; Chester's extended 1m2f possibly stretched his stamina last time; could bounce back but as a 7yo he's more exposed than some of these.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Rhythm Master

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Modest strike-rate of 3-37 but his last win was at Thirsk (7f) last month and he ran another good race when a close third at Newmarket (1m) last time; now goes into unknown territory at this trip but he ran well over 1m1f in July and he's not ruled out; acts on good to firm and good to soft.

9/1

Form: /15416 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Had course form as 2yo; missed 2022 but in good form this year, winning twice at 7f (AW and good), albeit with his latest sixth behind Montassib at Newmarket leaving him with something to prove in this stronger race.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 496-22 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Rock-solid form over C&D, most recently when involved in a tight finish in September (good to soft; acts well on good to firm); has run well in small fields at Newmarket of late and a strongly run race back here will suit better; headgear still left off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

(10)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Star Of Orion

8st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Effective here (and on various ground); placed three times in a row this August/September (1m/7f) but only seventh of 18 in the Challenge Cup here (7f, soft) a fortnight ago and needs a bigger performance today.

33/1

10

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Star Of Orion

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Returned in July from ten months off and has run well in his last three starts, third of nine at Sandown (7f, soft) last time, but he has managed to win only one of his last 25 starts and is still 5lb higher; addition of a tongue-tie needs to make a difference.

25/1

3rd

1

(2)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Sandown

Star Of Orion

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Shaped well on reappearance (found trouble) and bang there in his subsequent races, over 1m at Newmarket and C&D 13 days ago (first-time cheekpieces); hard to offer any excuses on either occasion and, now 3-31, he's looking a hard horse to catch right.

100/30

Form: 2120-1

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Fair run in 7f novice last June on sole attempt at this trip; progressive at 1m for Roger Varian and his Sandown win last month (good) was quite takingly gained; sold for £125,000 on Monday; can continue on the upgrade but has some adapting to do back at 7f from new surroundings.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(1)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Indemnify

10st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Won a 1m handicap here (good ground) in May on his final start for Roger Varian and has shaped well back here (1m again) on two of his three subsequent starts for current yard; may need to get the breaks from the inside stall but he's one to be interested in from his mark and the drop to 7f shouldn't pose a problem for one who tends to race freely.

5/1

4th

6

(2)

20th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:45 Sandown

Indemnify

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Below par at Newmarket last time but the hood adopted that day is now left off, and he'd previously run two good races in a row over this C&D, with a win and a good fifth of 15 (the latter on stable debut); not ruled out.

11/1

6th

5

(10)

22nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Indemnify

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Unexposed 4yo who won twice for Roger Varian, the latest on his Sandown reappearance (1m, good; first start since being gelded) in May; not beaten far into fifth of 15 on stable debut over the same C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago, but needs to find a bit more from the same mark; hood given a go; yard also runs Maysong.

8/1

50/1

Form: 09-870 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Useful effort when sixth of 18 in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket last July (7f, good to firm); this year's efforts aren't too inspiring but he's 9lb lower than his Newmarket run so there are hopes of a revival.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

8

(7)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cruyff Turn

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Front-runner who is 2lb lower then when winning at Redcar (7f, good to firm) in April, but his form since then has been patchy; ran with credit in two starts on Tapeta (at Southwell) a year ago, but will need to be at the top of his game and is likely to face competition for the lead.

33/1

9th

3

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Cruyff Turn

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two good runs here on fast ground this season, winning over 7f on first occasion; has rather lost his form recently; best form on faster ground.

14/1

9th

3

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Cruyff Turn

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two good runs here on fast ground this season, winning over 7f on first occasion; has rather lost his form recently; best form on faster ground.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £894.00
Straight Forecast £348.20
Tricast £5937.29
Trifecta £27036.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Rhoscolyn

LAMBOURN:

Kingdom Come

Daily Mail:

Totally Charming

SPOTLIGHT:

Montassib

The Guardian:

Baradar

POSTDATA:

Croupier

Daily Record:

Warrior Brave

TOPSPEED:

Spanish Star

Daily Mirror:

Kingdom Come

D Express:

Totally Charming

NEWMARKET:

Montassib

The Times:

Rhoscolyn

Telegraph:

Rhoscolyn

The Star:

Rhoscolyn

The Sun:

Baradar