June 23 / 18.10 Ascot

18.10

Good To Firm

Palace Of Holyrood House Stakes (Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 31 runners
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Palace Of Holyrood House Stakes (Handicap)

Runners: 31 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.10
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 2110 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two easy AW wins in the spring; pitched into a warm race for his turf and handicap debut at York five weeks ago and came up short, under pressure some way out; still has time on his side but is probably not thrown in at present.
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3rd

10

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Robert Cowell

Won three 5f handicaps in 2025; continued to run well on his first three starts this year but he didn't really fire behind a stablemate at Goodwood (5f, good) last time; that took his losing run up to ten and he needs to get back near his best.

15/2

4th

11

(10)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Robert Cowell

Notched three 5f handicaps in 2025 and he has continued in decent form this season, fifth of 14 at Musselburgh last month; ought to be thereabouts once more off an easing mark.

10/1

5th

8

(2)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Robert Cowell

Prominent racer who won off 2lb lower at Newbury (5f, good to firm) last summer; held his form well without winning on the AW over the winter; no obvious reason why he won't be involved again but one or two of these could be better handicapped.

14/1

2nd
8 (16)
Kerdos

20/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 11-283

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won last autumn on both 2yo starts (6f, good to soft/good); strong favourite for seasonal/handicap debut in March but he was unable to hold the late thrust of Conquistador (worse off with that rival now); got behind on his first crack at 5f at Chester last month but ran on from a hopeless position to take third; not fully exposed and this more conventional track should suit.
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8th

3

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Classy sprinter for Clive Cox and won a Listed and a Group 2 for that yard; decent run on debut for this yard at Dundalk before disappointing in Cork Listed race next time on soft; much better over C&D last time when a 2.75l sixth behind Mission Central.

14/1

6th

8

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Classy sprinter for Clive Cox and won a Listed and a Group 2 for that yard; decent run on debut for this stable at Dundalk in February, but behind a few of these when tailed off at Cork last time; needs to leave that well behind.

25/1

9th

4

(2)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Kerdos

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Hasn't won since taking the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2024 when with Clive Cox; posted a reasonable debut run for this yard at Dundalk and this ground will suit but needs a return to his best to score.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.55

Form: 3321-1 D

Last run: 90 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Failed to win in four 7f runs for the Gosdens; gelded prior to stable debut in which he readily accounted for Radio Goo Goo over 5f at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day (11lb better off with her today) and he also won a shade cosily at Lingfield when last seen in March (6f; beat Kerdos who is 1lb worse off today); still has untapped potential and he's a fascinating contender, for all that this will be a test unlike anything he's experienced.
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1st

9

(3)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:06 Brighton

Conquistador

8st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

dwelt start, towards rear, pushed along halfway, raced wide on turn over 2f out, keeping on but still plenty to do inside final furlong, ran on well to lead towards finish

4/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.15

Form: 151111

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
0-10 after her 2yo campaign, all over 5f, and looked fully exposed but she's on the crest of a wave now, winning five of her last six starts (all 6f); looked in trouble at York last week before rallying and getting back in front in the last strides; has a penalty to shoulder but the return to 5f could be the greater stumbling block; versatile regarding ground.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(8)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Radio Goo Goo

9st 12lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

8/1

9th

3

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:15 Chester

Radio Goo Goo

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

Form: 7152-

Last run: 229 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Four runs for Jessica Harrington last season, winning a 5.5f maiden at Navan in September and displaying improvement when second on her nursery debut at Naas in November (6f, heavy; hood first time, retained today); sold for 82,000gns later that month; pitched into a hot race for her stable debut after an absence.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(6)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Executive Decision

10st 0lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

mounted in chute and taken down early, took keen hold, held up in rear, hung left and hampered rival soon after start, stumbled after 1f, struggling from 3f out, lost touch inside final furlong

5/1

9th

1

(6)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Executive Decision

10st 0lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

mounted in chute and taken down early, took keen hold, held up in rear, hung left and hampered rival soon after start, stumbled after 1f

5/1

4th

3

(3)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:51 Newbury

Executive Decision

9st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

0-9 since her two wins in August 2023 but currently in a consistent vein of form; raced mainly at sprint distances but ran respectably over 7f at Leicester (heavy) most recently and again has frame possibilities.

8/1

10/1

Form: 8-9751

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Twice finished behind Radio Goo Goo at Chester last month; impressive at Goodwood two weeks ago (6f, good to firm), in command a long way out, but she's 5lb higher in a much stronger race and there's no guarantee she'll benefit from this drop to 5f.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(8)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

17:00 Newmarket

Frankness

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Looks good on her day, as when winning 6f handicaps at Goodwood and Salisbury this season; good second over C&D 16 days ago and still capable of better; best form on good or quicker so rain wouldn't be an obvious plus.

10/1

2nd

5

(11)

28th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Frankness

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has looked good on a couple of occasions this year, notably at Salisbury three weeks ago when finishing her race off strongly (fastest sectional for each of the last three furlongs); wouldn't be certain to confirm the placings with Al Simmo, who was always on the sharp end that day, but still not fully exposed as a sprinter.

7/2

1st

3

(9)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Salisbury

Frankness

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway on outer 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well and led towards finish

5/1

33/1

Form: 0-0105 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Blinkers saw her back to form with a wide-margin win at Newcastle last month (5f); less good twice since and cheekpieces are now given a spin; others are much more convincing.
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4th

6

(6)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:55 Sandown

Can To Can

8st 6lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Speedy 3yo who took her form to a new level when running away with a 5f handicap at Newcastle (AW) in May, her second run for this yard (blinkered for the first time); a 10lb hike in the weights has found her out in three runs since, albeit she ran okay at Royal Ascot a fortnight ago; best turf form on fast ground.

5/1

7th

18

(13)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Can To Can

8st 10lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Adrian Nicholls

Blinkers saw her back to form with a wide-margin win at Newcastle last month (5f); less good twice since and cheekpieces are now given a spin; others are much more convincing.

33/1

5th

5

(6)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:50 Sandown

Can To Can

8st 11lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Both wins have been by 5l, a Pontefract maiden (5f, good to firm) for the Johnstons last summer and a Newcastle handicap (5f, AW; first time blinkers) last month; last of 14 at Epsom (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and headgear is now removed, but although this track may suit better she has enough to find at this level.

20/1

Form: 11-843 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Two wins for Mick Appleby, both 5f AW; career best in Listed race at York last month when showing blistering speed and doing well to hold on to third (hung right); 4lb rise is justified but he's now 11lb higher than for his last handicap success; effective on good to soft and good to firm.
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7th

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Michaelas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Prominent racer; won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January on second start since returning to this stable and he went close over that same C&D next time; ran creditably back on turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 17 days ago but he has a better strike-rate on the AW (1-24 on turf).

10/1

6th

6

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Michaelas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Cowell

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and it's four years since his sole success in this sphere; not the percentage call in this first grass attempt since last August.

12/1

16/1

Form: 1-3113 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
His three wins have come on AW but he showed turf was no problem when third of nine at Goodwood last month (5f, good to firm); travelled supremely well through that contest, offering hope of further progress when facing a test such as today's; shortlist material.
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4th

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Harry Brown

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Peter Crate

Took advantage of a career-low mark to land his first win on turf at Lingfield (good to firm) three weeks ago; up 4lb but he has the ability to deal with it.

6/1

1st

9

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Harry Brown

8st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Peter Crate

Has form on good to firm but 0-15 on grass as opposed to 5-29 on AW; short of his best on AW of late and others bring more convincing claims.

9/1

25/1

Form: 1227-6 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Suffered a near miss in the Windsor Castle here 12 months ago (5f, good to firm; strong form); won a Listed event next time and two other fine efforts on fast ground followed; ended 2yo campaign with a lesser run on good to soft and he was again short of his best when in midfield at York on his return five weeks ago; may well come on for that and he's not discounted.
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9th

16

(3)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Rocket Rodney

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Scott

He wasn't disgraced in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot but Hamilton last time was a backward step; goes without headgear today and stable may hold stronger claims with Seven Questions.

40/1

8th

2

(2)

19th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

Rocket Rodney

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: George Scott

Returned to Britain off a lofty mark having done well in Bahrain this winter; struggled initially but he didn't run badly when seventh of 25 in the Wokingham last month; wouldn't want much more rain.

9/1

7th

15

(13)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Rocket Rodney

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Close second in Listed Windsor Castle here as 2yo but well held in the big 5f handicap here last June and his 6f Bahrain win at Christmas didn't go far enough to convince that he's right for this race; others in better form, too, with first-time cheekpieces (retained) no help last time.

50/1

20/1

Form: 2224-1

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dug deep to win a 6f handicap at Leicester on her reappearance 25 days ago, making most of the running; faces a different challenge today and others look much more persuasive.
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8th

11

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

The Big Board

8st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

led narrowly

12/1

8th

4

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

14:25 Newbury

The Big Board

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hannon

Down in the weights and back to form when just failing to get up over 5f at Ascot (good to firm) three weeks ago; put back up 3lb but retains handicapping scope on peak form and has Oisin Murphy doing the steering.

11/4

2nd

2

(7)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Ascot

The Big Board

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Progressive spell culminated in a success over C&D (off 11lb higher) last July; far from consistent since but holds a good chance provided she turns up in top form.

16/1

11/1

Form: 4-1212 D BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Promise in Ireland, including when just over 8l behind Hispanic at the Curragh, but his form has taken off for the Barrons this season; easy winner of a Musselburgh 5f handicap (good to soft) in April and although beaten a head by Danger Alert at Chester last time, this one was poorly drawn and made up a lot of ground out wide on the home turn; 11lb higher mark has kicked in this time but the Musselburgh run offers hope that he's still well treated; unraced on faster than good (dam won on good to firm); greatly respected.
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3rd

2

(11)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Without a win since August 2024 but well treated on last year's best efforts and he shaped when seventh of 14 over C&D three weeks ago as though he'd be sharper for that comeback run; seems to like it here; on the shortlist.

7/1

7th

12

(9)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David & Nicola Barron

A losing sequence is mounting but he has a win and a third from just two attempts over C&D, and the latter was first time out last season; 7lb lower here and he's of obvious interest if cherry ripe after 161 days off (has had wind surgery); one of two very plausible candidates for the Barrons.

11/2

11

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Jer Batt

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David & Nicola Barron

Close second in this race 12 months ago (Oisin Murphy on board) when rated 4lb higher; knocking at the door this season and the addition of cheekpieces could give him a lift; shortlisted.

11/2

18/1

Form: 216-27 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
5f Listed winner at York last spring; ran well at that track on reappearance (good to firm; in front of several of today's rivals) but she was less good in France 19 days ago (6f), outpaced from halfway; unraced on slower than good.
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10th

10

(12)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Pillow Talk

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: K R Burke

midfield

25/1

3rd

2

(1)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:55 York

Pillow Talk

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

Listed winner over C&D as a 2yo; also ran well over C&D on her reappearance at the Dante meeting here and confirmed her liking for the track with a close fourth in a 0-105 handicap at the Ebor meeting; won't need much extra for the addition of a visor to play a part.

6/1

4th

7

(5)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Pillow Talk

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

bumped start

13/2

Form: 18578- D

Last run: 280 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f novice at York (good) for Kevin Ryan last May; came up short in Group and Listed company afterwards, including tried in cheekpieces on final start; sold for 50,000gns in October and gelded; Billy Loughnane booked for this seasonal/stable debut but this looks a tough starting point.
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1st

1

(10)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

20:40 Southwell (AW)

Thunder Moor

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Successful in a Yarmouth 5f handicap in week one of the Racing League; latest 6f run easy enough to overlook and he's a contender back under suitable conditions (won the 5f handicap at the Racing League meeting at this track last September).

14/1

14th

2

(10)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Thunder Moor

9st 7lb

J: Fred Daly

T: George Boughey

All of his five wins have been at 5f; won two in a row in Bahrain in February and he landed a Racing League handicap at Yarmouth (good to firm) last month; hit a personal best with that success but this is tougher off 5lb higher and his only previous run at this trip resulted in a heavy defeat.

16/1

1st

1

(4)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

19:30 Yarmouth

Thunder Moor

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

raced centre, led overall, headed and ridden over 1f out, rallied and led again inside final 110yds, gamely, 1st of 6 in group

14/1

15th
5 (30)
Hispanic

12/1

Form: 3414-8 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Promise last September on first two starts (6f) but he looked a different proposition dropped to 5f and tried in blinkers when routing his rivals in a Curragh maiden last October (yielding to soft); 6f on heavy probably stretched him on his final 2yo start; bumped by Walbank in the early stages of a York Listed race on return and unable to land a blow afterwards (considerate ride); better than that and this test may be just what he wants.
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7

(8)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:45 York

Hispanic

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins (turf/AW) from his 11 runs for Aidan O'Brien, the latest off 4lb lower at Dundalk (6f) last August; changed hands for 15,000gns in October; he needs to be at the very top of his game on this stable/seasonal debut, but new trainer does very well with recruits from other yards; not ruled out.

20/1

7

(8)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:45 York

Hispanic

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins (turf/AW) from his 11 runs for Aidan O'Brien, the latest off 4lb lower at Dundalk (6f) last August; changed hands for 15,000gns in October; he needs to be at the very top of his game on this stable/seasonal debut, but new trainer does very well with recruits from other yards; not ruled out.

20/1

6th

4

(6)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hispanic

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Impressive Curragh maiden winner last year and got back on the scoresheet when taking a 6f handicap here in August; well below form in a French Group 3 since and needs a career-best to take this.

9/1

Form: 04-704

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
She has come up short in Group and Listed races since her Yarmouth maiden win last summer (6f, good); cheekpieces fitted for this first run at 5f; hard to warm to.
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12th

4

(11)

21st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sweet Harmony

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Richard Spencer

Sole win came in 2022 and has inconsistent form figures; however, usually runs in better races (often Listed) and may take advantage of this drop back in class; not dismissed.

12/1

9th

11

(10)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

15:11 Lingfield (AW)

Sweet Harmony

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Spencer

prominent, led after 1f

100/1

6th

11

(1)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Harmony

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

Sole win came in 6f maiden at Yarmouth as 2yo; form in Listed fillies' races on turf suggests a mighty step forward is needed on AW debut.

40/1

66/1

Form: 479-70 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin debut winner (5f, good to firm) and ran well in the Norfolk Stakes at this meeting; little positive to report since, twice well beaten in 6f Newmarket handicaps last month; gelded since; risky.
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4th

3

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:40 Yarmouth

Brave Nation

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Drew a blank in 2025 but there were some good runs in defeat and he starts this season off an 8lb lower mark than for last year's reappearance; solid third in one run at Yarmouth; best on good ground or faster; makes his seasonal return with a hood back on and with his stable in good form.

4/1

4

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Brave Nation

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Bell

All his wins have come at Doncaster but he's fully effective elsewhere and is still unexposed on AW; plenty of solid efforts over 5f this season but losing run is mounting up and he's struggled in four previous runs at this trip; down the list.

10/1

13

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

20:45 Southwell (AW)

Brave Nation

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Bell

All his wins have come at Doncaster but he is fully effective elsewhere, including on AW as evidenced by his close third in this race last year when rated 3lb higher; retains plenty of ability and more minor money not out of the question.

10/1

33/1

Form: 5830-4 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Came to hand early as 2yo, winning small-field 5f events at Salisbury and Musselburgh (both good ground); Listed third at Ayr (behind Prince Of Pillo) was the pick of six subsequent runs last year; an 8l defeat in a small field at Redcar on his return doesn't bode well on the face of it but the winner was well backed and may have had the best ground, and the second and the third have both won since; visor needs to unlock something.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

12:47 Newcastle

Remarkable Force

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

midfield

16/1

9

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

12:47 Newcastle

Remarkable Force

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

midfield

16/1

9th

6

(9)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Remarkable Force

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Has plenty of ability but his losing run stands at 17 and there have been a few false dawns along the way; out of sorts when last seen in May; dangerous mark but risky starting out for another new yard.

12/1

25/1

Form: 4026-5 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
2-10 as a 2yo, both wins achieved from the front in small fields; ran with credit in the Super Sprint so the hurly-burly of a big field won't faze him; ran creditably at York on last month's reappearance but others have more obvious claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

4

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Looking For Lynda

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Craig Lidster

Well handicapped on last year's C&D form for Karl Burke but refused to race in April on final outing for that yard and down the field over C&D on recent stable debut, when again awkward at the start; risks attached.

33/1

14th

6

(6)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:07 York

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Beaten 16 times since his C&D win in September 2023; has often run well in defeat, including here, but he put a major black mark on his record at Nottingham in April, belatedly leaving the stalls but downing tools and bucking around immediately afterwards; the combination of a subsequent stable switch/wind surgery/change of headgear could all be beneficial and there's no doubt he has the ability to win a race like this; risky but feared.

10/1

1

(6)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:35 Nottingham

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

mounted in chute, refused to race, soon pulled up

5/2

20/1

Form: -23262 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Three wins as a 2yo (AW/good to firm); career-best effort when second of 11 at Windsor 18 days ago (6f, good to firm); quick enough for the dro/p back to 5f but he's unlikely to be able to dominate with Michaela's Boy drawn nearby.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(1)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Rocking Ends

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Three-time winner on good to firm last year, including over C&D in August off a mark 1lb higher than today's; 0-4 in Bahrain this winter but now returns to Britain on a handy mark having been off for 83 days; could have this run to suit and holds claims.

11/1

7

(14)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Rocking Ends

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Has gone 3-4 in cheekpieces and was drawn out of contention in the defeat at Goodwood; however, the handicapper is creeping closer and this race demands his best form yet.

12/1

1

(1)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

15:20 Yarmouth

Rocking Ends

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Has won two of his last three and was drawn out of contention when beaten at Goodwood; always in a good place before doing it comfortably at Windsor (5f, good to firm); 7lb rise asks a question but he's on top of his game.

6/4

Form: 1413-9 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
3-5 as a 2yo, notably a comfortable success in Listed race at Ayr's Western meeting (5f, good); ended 2022 with a close third in the Group 3 Cornwallis at Newmarket; strong in the market on his Haydock return 13 days ago but he turned in an underwhelming display, one of the first under pressure and hanging to his left; better than that but this looks a stiff task in his first handicap; handles good to firm and probably soft.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

12:40 Lingfield (AW)

Prince Of Pillo

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

Not out of it on his best form but consistency isn't his strongest suit; up in class and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

14

(9)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Prince Of Pillo

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

His C&D win in April came off 5lb higher but little to celebrate since; needs the nine-week break to have revived his fortunes.

20/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 20-171 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Improved performer this season, winning a 5f Wolverhampton maiden on return (hung right) and taking another sizeable step forward when strong at the finish to win a 5f Epsom handicap three weeks ago (good to firm); 7lb higher but on the up and should go well; well below par in his one run on slower than good.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Tatterstall

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Prominent racer; well handicapped on his 2024 form but he was only seen twice last year and finished down the field on both occasions; enough to prove back from a break.

8/1

10th

3

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

20:45 Southwell (AW)

Tatterstall

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Beaten 1l into fourth in this race 12 months ago (off this mark); absent until finishing down the field at York last week; due to be 3lb lower in the future and he needs to have come on a good deal in a short space of time.

20/1

16th

5

(12)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Tatterstall

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

A wind operation in October 2023 proved successful and he had some smart sprint form last year, notably a narrow win at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good; made all); ran well off this mark at Southwell when last seen 356 days ago; upset in the stalls and withdrawn at Goodwood in May; this is a tough race in which to make his return.

33/1

33/1

Form: 3718-0 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won two of his first three 2yo starts and ran well for third in the Super Sprint last July; really impressive in a Haydock nursery last September (5f, good to soft) but had his limitations exposed in the Cornwallis Stakes on final run in 2022; low-key return at York last month; needs to return to the Haydock level to be competitive.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(7)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Rogue Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Clover

swerved left start, pressed leaders

12/1

6th

2

(8)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Rogue Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Tom Clover

Straightforward opening when winning his only AW run last summer (2-11f); looked very good when winning a Haydock nursery in September and he's only 2lb higher today; well short of that level twice this year but those runs have been in better races than this; a danger to all if back to the Haydock level.

10/1

23th

9

(22)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Rogue Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Tom Clover

Won two of his first three 2yo starts and ran well for third in the Super Sprint last July; really impressive in a Haydock nursery last September (5f, good to soft) but had his limitations exposed in the Cornwallis Stakes on final run in 2022; low-key return at York last month; needs to return to the Haydock level to be competitive.

33/1

20/1

Form: 1108-5 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won first two starts as 2yo (6f, good to firm/5f, AW); couldn't quite cut it in good company after and was only fifth of 13 on seasonal/handicap debut at Thirsk nine weeks ago (5f, soft); that doesn't tell the full story, though, with him drawn low in a race dominated by high numbers; needs a career best but that's not out of the question with a visor now added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Clearpoint

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Completed a 5f AW hat-trick last backend and has continued in fine form this spring, runner-up in 5f Southwell handicap last time; must enter calculations back on turf.

15/2

2nd

8

(12)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Clearpoint

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Ended 2025 on the up and he improved again when second in the Listed Hever Stakes at Lingfield four weeks ago; a 3lb rise demands extra but this speedy sort shouldn't be discounted.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 1

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Clearpoint

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Better than ever in late 2025, winning two C&D handicaps before completing his hat-trick at Wolverhampton in November; ran as well as he ever has when second over C&D in December but that defeat off a BHA mark of 96 will need bettering to trouble the principals.

10/1

20/1

Form: 2123-7 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
12 months ago he was the warm favourite for the Norfolk at this meeting where he found only the errant winner too strong; that was a weak renewal though and he ran to a higher level when third in the Group 3 Molecomb at Goodwood; absent for 295 days until finishing seventh at York five weeks ago (tongue tied, not now), offering enough to think he had trained on; has left David Loughnane; blinkered first time; has raced only on good or faster ground.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found
26th
21 (12)
Revenite

20/1

Form: 511-0 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
6f novice wins here and at Kempton last September; much better than he was able to show on his seasonal/handicap debut at Newmarket five weeks ago (pulled hard and didn't handle the track); it remains to be seen how well treated he is, though, and dropping back to 5f is not sure to suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Revenite

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

Two wins in Britain for Roger Varian but became regressive; best Irish run when second at 50-1 over C&D 12 months ago; subsequent form raises doubts.

16/1

9th

11

(4)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Revenite

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

Two wins in Britain but regressive in last year for Roger Varian; promising stable debut at Laytown in September but well beaten in three subsequent starts and this is sharp enough for him.

28/1

9th

11

(4)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Revenite

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

Two wins in Britain but regressive in last year for Roger Varian; promising stable debut at Laytown in September but well beaten in three subsequent starts and this is sharp enough for him.

28/1

Form: -12191 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Kept on finding one too strong last year, runner-up in four of his seven 2yo starts; blinkers have turned things around this season as he's won a 5f AW maiden in January, a 6f AW handicap in March and then showed career-best form to beat Jer Batt at Chester last month (5f, soft); could prove well suited by the demands of a race like this and he's more appealing than many.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Danger Alert

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Still consistent but hasn't won in three years and isn't as good now; just a fair comeback effort over 5f here 12 days ago in second-time cheekpieces (has often worn a visor) but won't mind going back up in trip now he's had a run.

12/1

Form: 6-211

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced colt who followed his Ripon maiden win (6f, soft) last month with a front-running success at Kempton nine days ago; penalty asks more of him but it's interesting that Latin Lover won the same Kempton event before defying a penalty in this race 12 months ago; unraced on good or faster.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(9)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Tawalla

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Marked improvement the last twice, winning a soft-ground 6f maiden at Ripon in May and following up with a front-running handicap win at Kempton last month (6f); 5lb rise to deal with against stronger opposition but his ceiling is yet to be established.

5/1

27

(8)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Tawalla

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Fellowes

Lightly raced colt who followed his Ripon maiden win (6f, soft) last month with a front-running success at Kempton nine days ago; penalty asks more of him but it's interesting that Latin Lover won the same Kempton event before defying a penalty in this race 12 months ago; unraced on good or faster.

14/1

1st

4

(11)

14th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Tawalla

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Fellowes

made virtually all, kept on well inside final furlong

9/2

14/1

Form: 1-2631 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
First reserve; had shown plenty of ability over 6f on slow ground but his form took off when he was switched to good to firm at Goodwood last month, picking up strongly to win a useful 5f handicap (Harry Brown third); one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ferrous

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Handicap mark not impossible judged on his C&D win last May off 3lb lower; running okay in defeat this winter and it would be no surprise to see him in the thick of the action.

12/1

6th

2

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ferrous

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Good record on AW; as good as ever this year, finishing fourth (behind Cool Hoof Luke) in a Listed race at Lingfield five weeks ago and then second in a handicap back at Lingfield last week; stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust (one turf attempt saw him finish tailed off) but he hasn't got much to find on form.

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Ferrous

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

He was returning from a 147-day break when readily accounting for eight rivals in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 10lb higher this time around but he has earned his lofty rating; close fourth in a Listed event here four weeks ago; contender.

4/1

Form: 16-008 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; won a couple of novice events on good ground last September but he's been struggling for form this year; bit more promise at Windsor last time but he's still not easily recommended.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Squealer

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Only sixth and ninth this year, but he caught the eye on his reappearance and blew the start next time; now 7lb lower than when winning over C&D (good ground) last summer; likely to be doing his best work late on and a leading contender if getting the breaks.

25/1

9th

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Squealer

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well handicapped on last season's best, including a York win off 4lb higher (5f, good); only midfield at Beverley on his reappearance 17 days ago (5f, good to soft) but the ground would have been slower than ideal and he travelled strongly before plugging on past a few tiring rivals in the final furlong; better expected back on a quicker surface.

8/1

16/1

Form: 311-4

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; ended 2022 with a couple of wins in AW fillies' novice events (7f and 6f); fair handicap debut at Windsor last month (6f, soft) but this drop to 5f needs to spark a jolt of improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Azure Angel

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

6yo mare who sprang a 22-1 surprise in Listed race at Bath (5f, good) in April, swooping fast and late; likeable type with an impressive strike-rate but she'll need another personal best under a penalty.

10/1

1st

3

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Azure Angel

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Edward Bethell

Back to something approaching her best when winning a 14-runner handicap at Southwell last September (blinkered first time); may have needed the run back at Southwell last month (first run for 164 days); she'll do well to win but a minor placing isn't out of the question.

25/1

6th

4

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:02 Southwell (AW)

Azure Angel

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Gained her first turf success at Redcar (5f, good to firm) last June and made it 5-10 on the AW when landing a handicap in first-time blinkers over this C&D in September; off since but she holds good claims on this surface off this 4lb higher mark.

9/2

Non-runners

Tawalla

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £271.00
Straight Forecast £128.35
Tricast £1165.50
Trifecta £3078.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Frankness

NEWMARKET:

Conquistador

POSTDATA:

Harry Brown

Daily Record:

Tawalla

SPOTLIGHT:

Jer Batt

The Guardian:

Prince Of Pillo

LAMBOURN:

Walbank

Daily Mail:

Rhythm N Hooves

Daily Mirror:

Tatterstall

TOPSPEED:

Looking For Lynda

Telegraph:

Conquistador

D Express:

Frankness

The Sun:

Frankness

The Star:

Frankness

The Times:

Harry Brown