June 24 / 17.35 Ascot

17.35

Good To Firm

Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 1m 1f 212y
  • Class 2
  • 19 runners
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Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

22/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.25
  • Place: £6.05

Form: -41651 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Fifth attempt when making all in Lingfield maiden (1m, AW) in March; not so good in two 1m Newmarket handicaps afterwards but front-running over 1m2f under Neil Callan proved the perfect fit in six-runner handicap at Newbury (good to firm) on latest start, where the opposition got closer over 2f out but then saw him stretch well clear; 8lb higher in this much stronger race and plenty seems to rest on whether he can make the running.
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7th

14

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Burdett Road

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

2023 Royal Ascot winner who has also tasted the high life in top hurdle races; one of the market leaders in this in 2024 but came 12th; his attentions have been focused on the Flat this year but he hasn't been in peak form, 11th off this reduced mark behind Hopewell Rock last time; there's a chance that return to softer ground today will help; something needs to.

66/1

11th

3

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Burdett Road

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

2023 Royal Ascot winner who has also tasted the high life in top hurdle races; his attentions have been turned back to the Flat this year and he hasn't been in peak form; falling in the weights but still needs a revival; good 5lb claimer is enlisted.

33/1

6th

1

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Burdett Road

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

2023 Royal Ascot winner who has also tasted the high life in top hurdle races; his attentions were turned back to the Flat for four races (UAE and Saudi Arabia) this January-March and he wasn't in peak form, before 12l tenth at Royal Ascot (1m4f; restless in the stalls) continued that trend; falling in the weights but needs a revival.

40/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.85

Form: 53-341

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won last summer on first two starts; six races since and he did not make much progress until latest but made quite an impression that day, coming from out the back to deny Coco Jack in 11-runner handicap at Musselburgh (1m1f, good to firm) after being bumped and stumbling soon after the start; back up 4lb but has to be worth this second attempt at 1m2f; player.
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3rd

1

(2)

12th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Lion Of War

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Useful on turf and has performed well in both AW starts, bolting up in a weak Newcastle novice (7f, Tapeta) as a 2yo and only beaten two necks into third of 14 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack; first-time blinkers) last month; may still have more to offer and respected up 1lb.

8/1

3rd

1

(2)

12th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Lion Of War

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Useful on turf and has performed well in both AW starts, bolting up in a weak Newcastle novice (7f, Tapeta) as a 2yo and only beaten two necks into third of 14 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack; first-time blinkers) last month; may still have more to offer and respected up 1lb.

8/1

3rd

10

(9)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Lion Of War

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

midfield

16/1

3rd
1 (16)

16/1

  • Place: £2.75

Form: 1511-3

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Unplaced favourite in a Group 3 but won his other three starts as 2yo, on a wide range of ground and culminating in 1m Listed race at Pontefract in October; good third of six in Listed race at Chester (1m2f, soft) on reappearance, racing freely long way (up front early on) but keeping on well; capable of better.
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No Results Found

12/1

Form: 2131-4 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Usually held up; two minor honours on good to firm early in career; competitive in his four nurseries as 2yo, including wins at Haydock (7f, good) and Nottingham (1m2f, soft); close fourth of 14 in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good) was a cracking reappearance, denied in the final strides, and he probably has more to give with that run under his belt.
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20th

10

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Have Secret

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April; respectable fifth of 15 over C&D (good) at the Dante meeting in May but well held twice since, latterly at 100-1 in the John Smith's Cup.

28/1

14th

13

(19)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Have Secret

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April and respectable fifth of 15 to Warrant Holder over this C&D (good) in May; the return to Epsom maybe didn't suit latest (well beaten) but he needs to bounce back with a career best.

50/1

Form: 421

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
525,000gns yearling buy, brother to the same stable's King Leonidas whose best form (RPR 109) was registered over 1m2f on handicap debut; this one's three runs over 1m, making all in Leicester maiden (good to firm) last time, suggest that he too is building up to something once upped to this trip; very much one to note.
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2nd

8

(1)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:32 Leicester

Ziryab

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Well held in his two handicaps since winning a maiden here in June but this 525,000gns yearling could have some potential lurking now he's gelded; off since July, so some confidence behind him would be preferable.

100/30

6th

7

(11)

21st Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Newmarket (July)

Ziryab

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

525,000gns yearling; maintained his progress with a comfortable maiden win at Leicester (1m, good to firm) and was a bit too free for his own good when a fader on handicap debut at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm); retains plenty of potential.

3/1

5th

17

(11)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Ziryab

8st 11lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

525,000gns yearling buy, brother to the same stable's King Leonidas whose best form (RPR 109) was registered over 1m2f on handicap debut; this one's three runs over 1m, making all in Leicester maiden (good to firm) last time, suggest that he too is building up to something once upped to this trip; very much one to note.

4/1

40/1

Form: 4-140

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) on reappearance and improved on that form when fourth of six in Listed race at Chester (10.3f, soft) in May, well held but that's after being badly hampered over 1f out; tenth of 13 in handicap at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm; always well off the pace) three weeks ago was disappointing, for all that he was 20-1; better than that but this is a tough race in which to bounce back.
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0

8

(1)

18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

20:05 Newmarket (July)

Lose Your Wad

8st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Charles Hills

Won a Kempton maiden (1m, AW) on his reappearance in April but he's been well held in handicaps (1m2f/1m) in his last three runs; still lightly raced and mark is sliding but he needs to step up again to make an impact.

7/1

6th

9

(3)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Lose Your Wad

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

took keen hold, led overall against near rail

14/1

20/1

Form: 422

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Similar form in Listed race at the Curragh and when a close second in good-ground maidens at Cork and Gowran Park, all over 1m last month; changed hands for £300,000 on Monday; needs major improvement but the big positive, backed up by his performances, is that he's bred to be very well suited by further than 1m; unexposed and needs a close look.
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7th

9

(15)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Cuban Dawn

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: J S Bolger

Similar form in Listed race at the Curragh and when a close second in good-ground maidens at Cork and Gowran Park, all over 1m last month; changed hands for £300,000 on Monday; needs major improvement but the big positive, backed up by his performances, is that he's bred to be very well suited by further than 1m; unexposed and needs a close look.

20/1

2nd

6

(7)

23rd May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Cuban Dawn

9st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Given an ambitious debut in a Listed race at the Curragh; coped well in the circumstances, staying on after getting outpaced to finish roughly 7l fourth of six behind the smart-looking Paddington; beaten a neck by a stablemate of Nation's Call at Cork last week; should go very close.

9/4

2nd

1

(1)

17th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:50 Cork

Cuban Dawn

9st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

prominent, lost second halfway, bit short of room but went second again 2f out, ridden challenging 1f out, kept on well and went clear with winner final 110yds

7/2

33/1

Form: 356472

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has had 16 races (four wins last summer) so the first instinct has to be that he's too exposed to win a race like this; solid second when upped to 1m1f at Musselburgh (good to firm) last time and he's by a Derby winner, so this trip may well be within reach; however, he was swamped late on that day by Lion Of War and that winner left a much stronger impression.
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5th

4

(6)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Chepstow

Coco Jack

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

All four wins were last summer, beaten nine times this season but there has been the occasional good run and he's becoming well handicapped; goes on good to soft but anything softer would be a worry; gets new blinkers.

10/1

9th

5

(6)

21st Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Newmarket (July)

Coco Jack

9st 8lb

J: Levi Bedford

T: George Scott

Four-time winner but now exposed and had no excuses from a good position when fifth here last week (1m, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces); best form is at shorter.

14/1

28/1

Form: 41-44

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Irish Derby entry; won 1m AW maiden at Dundalk on second outing last October; his other three runs have been on soft or heavy, fourth this season over about 1m2f in Group 3s at Longchamp and Leopardstown; put in his place last time and needs much better overall to win this handicap debut but perhaps the likely very different ground offers some hope.
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4th

1

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Londoner

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Triple AW winner who is 0-24 on turf but he ran well to finish second behind an unexposed improver at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago; on same mark here and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.

100/30

2nd

1

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Lingfield

Londoner

10st 3lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won off today's mark on Polytrack here (1m2f) in April; not quite at same level on turf since but was persistently denied clear run when fourth of six at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm; behind Percival) nine days ago and has possibilities if his luck improves.

7/2

4th

1

(2)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:30 Sandown

Londoner

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in April and he produced one of his better turf runs when close fifth of eight at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last time; however, a record of 0-22 on grass doesn't inspire confidence.

13/2

Form: 221-8

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on first two starts, including on good ground, before surging 7l clear in a novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) in September; while 1m Listed race there on reappearance was up with that form, he managed only eighth of 11 after racing freely and that was as second favourite; gelded since and now wears cheekpieces; bred to stay at least this far but others look more solid.
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4th

2

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Obelix

10st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Julie Camacho

Infrequent winner who is usually held up (can start slowly) and he needs everything to drop right; capable off this mark but if missing the kick from stall 1 he could be behind the black ball.

8/1

20/1

Form: 1-27

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Irish Derby entry; favourite for novice at Nottingham (1m, soft) last October and won it by 5l; made most this term when second over about 1m2f in a novice at Newmarket (good) and when seventh of 11 in the Group 2 Dante at York (good to firm); both were improved form and although he needs more today, it is just his fourth start and setting the pace last time was reportedly not the plan; could do better again.
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9th

1

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Liberty Lane

9st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

The first of two Listed wins last year came over C&D; out of form this season until respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Sandown (1m) latest outing, when wearing first headgear (retained today); needs to build on that.

12/1

5th

1

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Liberty Lane

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: K R Burke

1m winner early in career but has shown best form at 1m1f/1m2f, notably with wins in the 2024 Cambridgeshire and Listed races last year; bit to prove off current mark back down in trip; wears first-time headgear.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Liberty Lane

10st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Usually races prominently (didn't when trying 1m4f last time); a mostly solid 2025 included 1m2f Listed wins in May and November; has started 2026 in downbeat fashion but today's ground could prompt something better, as his top three ratings have been registered on softer than good; below-form favourite in this race two years ago but was denied a clear run; needs to be back in peak form to have any chance.

12/1

Form: 8124 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made all in Pontefract maiden (1m2f, soft) in April and ran well both starts since, on first occasion bumping into this week's unbeaten Queen's Vase winner Gregory; surely did too much up front last time on handicap debut at York (1m4f, good to firm) where he had all his rivals stretched 2f out before subsiding into fourth of 11 behind Queen's Vase third Chesspiece; off same mark and back to 1m2f, he has to be of major interest.
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2nd

3

(6)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

14:12 Newcastle (AW)

Knockbrex

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Narrow C&D winner (Class 4; 12-1) in November and, broadly speaking, has acquitted himself respectably since; stamina was likely overstretched at Wolverhampton (1m4f) latest; it's interesting that Jack Callan (1-1) returns to the saddle from just 1lb above that winning mark.

4/1

8th

3

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knockbrex

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

1m2f and 1m4f AW winner, including on Tapeta; backed up November's Newcastle success with a respectable third at Lingfield last month; was below that level at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) latest; drops 1lb and can be competitive if he acts at this track.

9/1

13th
4 (10)
Laafi

16/1

Form: 51-4

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Favourite for maiden at Nottingham (1m, soft) in October on second start, making relentless progress to lead close home; 22-1 for the Lingfield Derby Trial (1m4f, AW) on reappearance, held up taking bit of a hold, making progress into fourth turning for home but three others saw it out better and he was beaten just over 7l; tongue tied today and dropped to 1m2f; work in progress and likely to prove a good deal better at some stage, perhaps today.
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8th

5

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Laafi

11st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Useful three-time Flat winner for William Haggas; has developed into a smart handicap hurdler; stuck to his task when first past the post in a big field at Aintree's Grand National meeting (2m, good to soft) only to be disqualified for a whip offence; 6lb extra for that arguably made the difference when he was beaten a neck in the Swinton at Haydock; progressive sort.

9/1

2nd

1

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Laafi

12st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: William Durkan

Useful on Flat and has quickly reached a similar level over hurdles, posting a career best when first past the post in a big field at Aintree's Grand National meeting (2m, good to soft) only to be disqualified for a whip offence; seeks compensation but a 6lb higher mark will make things tougher.

14/1

1st

1

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Laafi

12st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Very useful on the Flat and has quickly reached a similar level over hurdles, finishing a creditable fifth in strong, big-field handicaps at Leopardstown (yielding) and Kelso (also 2m, good to soft) on his last two outings; each-way claims.

25/1

Form: 24-116

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won 1m handicaps at Ripon (soft; made most) and Haydock (good to soft) this spring; found a good handicap at Haydock (1m, first run on good to firm) too tough on latest outing, making progress to challenge but ending up only sixth; tendency to start slowly doesn't help and, although dam was 1m4f winner, he needs to see the race out a lot better than he did last time.
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10th

5

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

James McHenry

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Course winner who was runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but has been lightly raced since; his keeping-on fifth of 12 over 1m1f at Musselburgh in April suggests most of that ability remains but he failed to build on it tackling 1m2f for the first time when fourth at Redcar (good to firm) four weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces worn at Redcar are retained.

13/2

4th

1

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

James McHenry

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Runner-up in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f) in September 2024 and he's raced just four times since; denied clear run when keeping on for fifth of 12 at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) recently and the return to 1m2f is worth a go; could have a part to play in first-time cheekpieces.

13/2

5th

4

(6)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

James McHenry

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Three wins at about 1m and finished runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire, but lightly raced since; not beaten far into fourth of ten at Kempton (1m, AW) last time, but still 5lb above his last winning mark and doesn't look solid back from another short break; stable also runs Noche Clasica.

7/1

Form: 4-3341 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Five starts, last four in blinkers; 10-11 but improved in a ten-runner handicap at Navan (1m2f, good) 13 days ago, slowly away but quickly close up, leading final 1f and winning in tidy fashion; probably remains well handicapped and could be capable of better again.
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6

(6)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Canute

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Five starts, last four in blinkers; 10-11 but improved in a ten-runner handicap at Navan (1m2f, good) 13 days ago, slowly away but quickly close up, leading final 1f and winning in tidy fashion; probably remains well handicapped and could be capable of better again.

3/1

1st

6

(1)

11th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:40 Navan

Canute

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

dwelt start, towards rear, in touch with leaders on inner after 1f, headway and went third under 2f out, went second over 1f out, ran on well to lead inside final 110yds, comfortably

9/4

4th

11

(5)

27th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Canute

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

in touch with leaders, nudged along from 3f out, bit short of room under 2f out

8/1

Form: 231-16 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won final start as 2yo (1m, AW) and reappeared with a striking performance in handicap at Newmarket (1m2f, good to soft) in April, rearing as the stalls opened but soon back in touch and cruising to the front over 1f out, before striding 4l clear; sixth of seven in Listed race there (1m2f, good; second favourite) 16 days later singularly failed to back up that good impression, leaving questions to answer today, including if he has his first run on firmer than good.
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8th

3

(4)

12th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:55 Ascot

Like A Tiger

9st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Ferguson

Had the reopposing Regal Empire 4l back in second when a striking winner of a 1m2f Newmarket handicap (good to soft) on his reappearance in April; the tables were turned in a Racing League handicap at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to soft) 16 days ago but he still performed with credit and it's possible today's longer trip can unlock some improvement.

13/2

5th

8

(10)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 2

20:30 Yarmouth

Like A Tiger

8st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: James Ferguson

Great Voltigeur entry; the ground was good to soft when the striking winner of a 1m2f Newmarket handicap on his reappearance in April but good when well held in a Listed race back there at the Guineas meeting; not seen since (withdrawn from a few intended engagements due to quick ground) but he's proved he's capable when fresh and ground conditions seem likely to be in his favour; big player.

9/2

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 5-11 D

Last run: 148 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
All three runs were on AW in December/January; won 1m maiden at Kempton on second start and seemingly did not have to reproduce that form when adding a 1m2f novice at Lingfield three weeks later, albeit denying a 1-2 shot in the process; well bred and from a top yard, he can't be dismissed despite this much harder task.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 21-562

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; 7f AW winner for Sir Michael Stoute last September then sold for 200,000gns; never-nearer second of ten at York (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago on third run for new yard, in a style suggesting that today's step up in trip will help and that is very much backed up by his pedigree; one to consider.
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7th

3

(10)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Theme Park

9st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three good runs since the tongue-tie went on, last time finishing third of five at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm); each-way chance.

11/2

3rd

1

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:10 Nottingham

Theme Park

10st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Serial slow starter who ended a losing run off a 4lb lower mark at Doncaster 11 days ago before bumping into a well-handicapped winner over C&D last Thursday; holds claims, especially if he can get away on terms for a change.

3/1

2nd

2

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:35 Nottingham

Theme Park

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Often slowly away, just as he was when winning at Doncaster (1m, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) last week having dropped a long way in the weights; has to be respected under a 5lb penalty.

7/4

Form: 21-410 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; close on good to firm on second 2yo start; back to turf with a bang in eight-runner handicap here (1m2f, soft) six weeks ago, coming from off the pace to score comfortably; 7lb rise looks merited but she was well beaten over 1m4f here on Thursday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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0

6

(6)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

12:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Double March

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

refused to race

25/1

0

5

(2)

12th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Leicester

Double March

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: S Woods

Successful start to turf handicap career at Ascot in May (1m2f, soft) but things have not gone well since and although Listed company asked plenty last time she was well adrift in her latest 1m2f handicap.

16/1

Non-runners

Like A Tiger, First Sight

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £194.90
Straight Forecast £105.89
Tricast £501.33
Trifecta £1526.40

Selections

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