September 09 / 16.45 Haydock

16.45

Good

Betfair Daily Tips On Betting.Betfair Ascendant Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £22967.55
  • 1m 0f 37y
  • Class 1
  • 6 runners
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Betfair Daily Tips On Betting.Betfair Ascendant Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 12

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Looked a useful prospect when making a winning debut at Ascot (good to soft) in July and confirmed those impressions when chasing home the very promising Rosallion in a Listed race back there (good) two weeks later; sets the standard for the rest to aim at and there's probably more to come now stepping up to 1m.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(7)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Al Musmak

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Runner-up in Group 2 Royal Lodge (1m, good to firm) last September and returned to form with Listed win at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; had something to spare last time and holds leading claims.

11/4

1st

1

(6)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Al Musmak

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Listed winner over 1m last year and signed off his 2yo campaign with a second to Ghostwriter in the Group 2 Royal Lodge on the Rowley Mile (good to firm; won debut on good to soft); below that form in Group 2/3 events over 1m2f in recent months and needs a return to 1m to have a positive effect.

7/1

7th

1

(9)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:40 Ascot

Al Musmak

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Flopped in the Dante at York on last month's return (1m2f, good; backed into 4-1) but trainer reported subsequently "his bloods were off"; Listed winner at Haydock (1m, good) last September then came second in the Group 2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket (1m, good to firm); could bounce back with bold show.

18/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
This Dewhurst entry looked a good prospect when overcoming greenness to lead towards the finish on his 7f Newmarket debut (good) four weeks ago; has the potential for considerable improvement for a stable which continues in top form.
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3rd

7

(10)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:05 Goodwood

Macduff

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ralph Beckett

raced wide early, took keen hold, towards rear

7/2

6th

7

(14)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

17:40 Ascot

Macduff

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Bred in the purple (by Sea The Stars out of a half-sister to Kingman) and looked well worth his place in the Derby after an encouraging second in the Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft); didn't give his running at all at Epsom (14-1; always in rear) but it's interesting that his trainer is happy to turn him out again just three weeks later; cheekpieces go on.

25/1

13th

12

(8)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:30 Epsom

Macduff

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

By Derby winner Sea The Stars out of half-sister to top-class miler/sire Kingman; ran with credit in Listed/Group races as 2yo following a winning 7f debut in a Newmarket maiden but connections were always going to play the long game and he should benefit from a useful comeback behind the one-time Derby favourite in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft); looks the type who could come on a good deal this year and a big show is on the cards.

12/1

4/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising second on his 7f course debut (good) and duly went one better at Goodwood (1m, soft) 13 days ago, quickening clear in the final furlong to score easily; definitely more to come.
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7th

18

(2)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Remaadd

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Sole 3yo in the field; soundly beaten in Listed race at Sandown (1m, soft) last time but before that he was a creditable third in the Group 3 Classic Trial there (1m2f, good to soft); on a fair mark on best form and his trainer has a good record in this race; not ruled out in first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

5th

5

(5)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

20:12 Sandown

Remaadd

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

prominent, left in second over 5f out

9/2

5th

5

(5)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

20:12 Sandown

Remaadd

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Solid record, having produced form figures of 2133, most recently third in the Classic Trial here (1m2f, good to soft); likely to cope with return to 1m; another good run looks on the cards.

9/2

9/2

Form: 3413

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful colt who won a 7f Galway nursery (heavy) last month and good third in a Group 2 at the Curragh (7f, good to yielding) a fortnight later; leaves the impression 1m will suit him; unlikely to be far away.
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7th

3

(2)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 23y

16:00 Naas

Portland

9st 9lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Second of three runners for yard; 3yo colt is closely matched with stablemate Chemistry; won a Listed at Leopardstown in June (1m4f, good); not a bad effort in a Group 3 at Newmarket on latest (1m5f, good to soft); didn't look like he was crying out for this sort of trip though and not bred for it either; well-drawn but others preferred.

9/2

3rd

3

(4)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Portland

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Has raced ten times and is more exposed than his rivals, but it was his first crack at 1m4f when keeping on well for a narrow Listed win at Leopardstown last month (good) and 1m2f looked inadequate at Royal Ascot most recently; versatile ground-wise; not discounted now up in trip.

15/2

8th

8

(6)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:40 Ascot

Portland

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Fourth in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) before Listed win at Leopardstown (1m4f, good); that was his ninth race and others are less exposed and have stronger form, but he's the sole runner for Aidan O'Brien who has won two of the last six runnings, so is worth a second look.

10/1

14/1

Form: 01

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held on Newbury debut in June but different proposition when upsetting a much shorter-priced stablemate at Chester (7f, soft) five weeks ago; has the potential for better again but a fair bit more will be required here.
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7th

9

(3)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Marcella

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Went close in sole AW attempt; heavy-ground success in September confirmed that she seems a mudlark on turf; raced too freely last time; even if she settles better, this is a tough assignment.

16/1

7th

9

(3)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Marcella

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Went close in sole AW attempt; heavy-ground success in September confirmed that she seems a mudlark on turf; raced too freely last time; even if she settles better, this is a tough assignment.

16/1

8th

3

(6)

13th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Goodwood

Marcella

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Found it tough in May/June but her sights have been lowered and she won an eight-runner handicap at Epsom (8.5f, heavy) two weeks ago from Arkhalia Flynn; 7lb higher today but that win came in dominant fashion.

7/1

10/1

Form: 4514

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Quite useful but has come up short in Listed/Group 3 company on good to firm either side of his 7f Salisbury novice win on soft; likely to find a few too strong again.
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14th

12

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Hot Fuss

11st 6lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

Has performed well in several notable handicaps, including a strong success at Windsor (2m; beat the subsequent County winner) in January and good second at the Cheltenham Festival (upped to 2m4f, soft) last time; solid contender who looks set for another big run.

13/2

2nd

23

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Hot Fuss

11st 1lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Tom Dascombe

Fairly useful hurdler at about 2m and ran creditably (lost two places close home; finished fourth) in the Fred Winter at this meeting 12 months ago; bagged a valuable pot at Windsor (soft) in January but form dipped last time; goes into unknown territory over this longer distance.

33/1

6

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Hot Fuss

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

5yo who races prominently and has been progressive this season in some competitive handicaps, finishing second at Ascot (1m7f, good to soft) in December and winning at Windsor (2m, soft) last month; up 5lb for last time but he did it nicely and could continue to improve; respected.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.00
Straight Forecast £7.16
Trifecta £16.30

Selections

The Times:

Macduff

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Musmak

TOPSPEED:

Portland

D Express:

Remaadd

LAMBOURN:

Hot Fuss

Telegraph:

Macduff

Daily Mail:

Macduff

Daily Mirror:

Macduff

The Sun:

Macduff

The Star:

Macduff

RP RATINGS:

Al Musmak

POSTDATA:

Al Musmak

NEWMARKET:

Al Musmak

The Guardian:

Al Musmak

Daily Record:

Portland