June 19 / 18.15 Ascot

18.15

Good To Firm

Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £62381
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 27 runners
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Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 27 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £2.15

Form: 1 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
8-1, won six-runner novice by about 2l on debut at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago, clear with one who had been second twice previously; his dam was second in the 2020 Silver Wokingham here (and was effective on fast ground) and Jamie Spencer excels on this straight course; a possible.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Aint Nobody

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Last summer's Nunthorpe second was a clear personal best; this season has been a struggle, including in this season's Nunthorpe nine days ago (first run after a gelding operation); not sure he wants the ground too testing and others look stronger.

7/1

13th

1

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Aint Nobody

10st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Rose far above his previous form when second of 17 to Asfoora in this race (100-1) last year in first-time cheekpieces but their effect was fleeting and subsequent runs, including in a handicap, don't offer much hope today; has now been gelded.

80/1

15th

1

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Aint Nobody

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Won the Listed Windsor Castle at this meeting as a 2yo; some ups and downs since, with his second to Asfoora in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last August showing what can be done on a good day; however, he needs to rise far above two heavy defeats this year.

80/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.65

Form: 1 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed bundles of pace and clung on to win on last month's debut at Gulfstream Park (5f, firm); Crimson Advocate won on that same card last year before following up in the Queen Mary here; no surprise to see a bold bid.
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2nd

11

(26)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:15 Ascot

Gabaldon

9st 5lb

J: Emisael Jaramillo

T: Jose Francisco D’Angelo

Displayed bundles of pace and clung on to win on last month's debut at Gulfstream Park (5f, firm); Crimson Advocate won on that same card last year before following up in the Queen Mary here; no surprise to see a bold bid.

12/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.35

Form: 13

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sole filly in the field; won on last month's debut at Kempton (6f, AW) and did well to finish third in the Hilary Needler at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago, when she was drawn wider than ideal and had to wait for a clear run; the strong pace will be in her favour; each-way possible.
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1st

3

(1)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Kempton (AW)

Aviation Time

9st 3lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

took keen hold and made all, edged left over 1f out, soon ridden and flashed tail, kept on well but flashed tail inside final furlong

Evs

2

(2)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

14:07 Windsor

Aviation Time

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Richard Hughes

Hasn't been able to recapture the form of her third in the Windsor Castle but it wasn't a bad run at Chester last time and this is her best opportunity for a while.

13/8

3rd

4

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 2

16:25 Chester

Aviation Time

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Richard Hughes

Third in the Listed Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) on her third start; not at the same level at Deauville (5f, soft; Listed) and Ascot (6f, good to firm; Group 3) the last twice but she drops back down in grade today and could have a part to play.

5/1

66/1

  • Place: £20.20

Form: 3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied his 33-1 odds when 4l third behind two experienced rivals on recent debut at Nottingham (5f, good; Fuji Mountain second); that was an encouraging start but he needs to find a chunk of improvement in this hot race.
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2nd

4

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Ayr

Weissmuller

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

led

1/5

3rd

5

(5)

29th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Weissmuller

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Promising third at Nottingham (5f, good) on debut and built on that when fourth of 27 at 100-1 in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); well beaten in France since (5f Listed) but the soft ground may not have suited and he holds leading claims if bouncing back to his best.

4/9

4th

26

(16)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:15 Ascot

Weissmuller

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Belied his 33-1 odds when 4l third behind two experienced rivals on recent debut at Nottingham (5f, good; Fuji Mountain second); that was an encouraging start but he needs to find a chunk of improvement in this hot race.

66/1

33/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
5-1 when winning a shade cosily on debut in six-runner Chepstow maiden (5f, soft); open to improvement and it remains to be seen where the ceiling of his ability lies, but others have a lot more substance to their form.
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14th

9

(24)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Vingegaard

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Held on grimly for a first success since his 2yo days (missed 2025) at Thirsk (6f, good) six weeks ago; only 2lb higher but that form has taken a few knocks since.

20/1

1st

2

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Thirsk

Vingegaard

10st 1lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

A fairly useful 5f winner in 2024 for Archie Watson; missed 2025 and yet to show that form for his current yard this season, finishing last of six in 5f Hamilton handicap 20 days ago; others are preferred.

12/1

Form: 3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Backed into 5-1 and best of newcomers when third to Sir Yoshi at Tipperary (5f, soft) three weeks ago; trainer has stated "we think he's come forward plenty since" and he's a likely improver, but it's very much needed.
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3rd

5

(3)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 30y

16:40 Leopardstown

Rudis Apple

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway on far side of group when switched right over 1f out, kept on and went third towards finish, no match for first two

8/1

3rd

4

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Rudis Apple

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went third towards finish

4/1

25/1

Form: 231 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close on first two starts (including behind Rock N Roll Rocket in good-ground maiden at Cork) before winning Tipperary maiden (5f, soft) three weeks ago; others have more substance to their form but Irish trainer has had two Royal Ascot winners from not many runners; not discounted each-way.
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8th

4

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Sir Yoshi

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ex-Irish (one win); has started to threaten for this yard and he wasn't beaten far when fourth of 11 at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) last Friday; dropped a further 2lb and he won't mind what the weather does; considered.

10/1

4th

3

(13)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Sir Yoshi

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ex-Irish 4yo; has steadily found his form for current yard and wasn't disgraced at a higher level last time at Ascot; could go well as he handles any conditions.

16/1

9th

10

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Sir Yoshi

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ex-Irish 4yo; slow start to life with this stable but he has dropped in the weights and his last two runs have been more encouraging, notably his Pontefract third eight days ago; should go well.

9/1

Form: 24 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did well to go close on last month's debut at Newmarket (6f, good) having been hampered at the start; however, he failed to build on that when fourth of 14 at Leicester (6f, good to soft) and others have stronger claims.
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11th

6

(8)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Calyxoh

10st 1lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Patrick Morris

He's 1-22 overall but came from rear to finish third behind a major improver over 1m at Newmarket three weeks ago (good to firm); should have some part to play.

14/1

3rd

4

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

Calyxoh

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Patrick Morris

On dangerous mark but he's generally struggled this year except for a fair third in a Chester handicap (7.6f, good) last month; had tough task in a claimer last time but he's now 1-21 and others are more convincing

12/1

50/1

Form: 14 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Ayr (5f, good) in April and solid fourth under a 5lb penalty behind Shadow Army at York (5f, good) last month, beaten nearly 4l; however, others in this line-up probably possess greater potential.
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7th

1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Zabeel Road

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

2-11, with the latest of those wins coming over C&D in August off a 2lb lower mark than today; below his best over 7f next time but bounced back with a solid effort at Southwell (6f, AW); contender but his hold-up style means things need to drop right.

11/1

3

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Zabeel Road

9st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Hard to predict and a 6f win at Chelmsford in August was followed by a poor run over 7f here 11 days later; needs to bounce back but perhaps the return to this distance will help.

9/1

1

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:33 Southwell (AW)

Zabeel Road

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Had been struggling over 7f but he came from behind to win over 6f at Chelmsford (narrowly off 3lb lower) and could build on that; this trip is the query.

3/1

40/1

Form: 15 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism on debut at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) and similar form when fifth in the Woodcote at Epsom (6f, good to soft) last time, when shaping as though 5f may suit best for now; however, others appeal more.
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6

(7)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

End Of Story

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Two wins for Kevin Ryan and latest was at York (5f, soft) last October, but he has form figures of 60859 for new yard this season; now 6lb lower than for his last win but he needs a transformation back up in trip; headgear removed.

20/1

6

(5)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

End Of Story

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Had some solid 2yo form for Kevin Ryan and hinted at a revival at Yarmouth on his penultimate start; dropped away tamely under suitable conditions at Sandown on Saturday though and headgear is now reached for; AW debut.

16/1

5th

7

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

End Of Story

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Mark Loughnane

Recent rain is a tonic with his 2yo wins having come on good to soft and soft; slow start for this stable and he was again well beaten in a Racing League event at Yarmouth five weeks ago when encountering soft ground again; he was poorly drawn there though and did best of the three who stayed near side; has a dangerous mark and stable is going well.

16/1

Form: 72

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield on last month's debut at York (5f, good) and built on that when runner-up at Nottingham (5f, good; led); however, he was no match for Kassaya (declared to run in Queen Mary) and needs another big step forward.
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9th

12

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Fuji Mountain

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Without a victory since 2024 and he arrives well below par; reared and unseated rider at the start in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 15 days ago.

20/1

5

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fuji Mountain

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Decent 2yo who proved hard to place last year and has again lacked consistency this spring; the blinkers come off as he makes his AW debut off a career-low mark and it's hard to know what to expect in truth.

14/1

7th

6

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Fuji Mountain

9st 4lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

Won twice at Chester as a 2yo; just missed out over C&D last month (blinkers first time) when finding only Betweenthesticks too strong; ran okay at Beverley next time and he was drawn wide when disappointing back there ten days ago; stable also run Changeofmind.

10/1

40/1

Form: 724

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close over C&D (good) on second start and fair fourth of six in Listed National Stakes at Sandown (5f, soft) last time; could improve upon that latest run now back on better ground but looks vulnerable once more; Dominic Ffrench Davis' former assistant now holds the licence for this one.
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8th

1

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Reposado

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Dylan Cunha

0-18 but runner-up in three Irish 6f handicaps this year (turf/AW); joined this respected yard for 20,000gns; considered.

5/1

6th

1

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:10 Bellewstown

Reposado

9st 13lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Three second this year include two in 6f handicaps at the Curragh; however, disappointing in last two races (5f maiden/7f handicap) and now 0-17; these terms aren't favourable, either.

8/1

8th

8

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Reposado

9st 13lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Prominent racer finished runner-up in two 6f large-field Curragh handicaps in April/May but failed to cope with the drop in trip in 5f Dundalk maiden last month; should be competitive back over a more suitable trip.

12/1

9/2

Form: 1 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
His dam was Listed-placed over 6f/7f and he was the 9-2 joint-favourite when recovering from a slow start to win by a short head on last month's debut at York (5f, good); the runner-up Francisco's Piece (who was conceding 5lb) has won a Listed race since; subsequently acquired by Wathnan Racing (remains in same yard); he's a highly likeable prospect who is on the shortlist.
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7th

8

(6)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:30 Doncaster

Shadow Army

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Useful efforts when second in Group 2 Robert Papin at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) and fourth in Group 1 Phoenix at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) in the summer; gelded since a poor run in Listed race at Ripon in a first-time visor (discarded) at the end of August; bang there if back to his best but there have to be doubts after Ripon and James Doyle prefers Diego Ventura.

14/1

7th

4

(4)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:12 Ripon

Shadow Army

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Fahey

Made a winning start in 5f York novice then advanced his form when runner-up in the Prix Robert Papin at Chantilly and fourth in Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh (cheekpieces on) on his last two outings; visor goes on now and he holds good form claims.

2/1

100/1

Form: 3

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 48,000gns at the breeze-ups in April and he was an encouraging third of 11 at 16-1 on last month's debut at Windsor (6f, good); he can win races but it will be a shock if he's good enough to threaten today.
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3rd

8

(5)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Sensorium

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Dylan Cunha

Hasn't been that threatening since winning in a first-time tongue-tie at Chelmsford in October (6f); unplaced and sixth in two previous runs at 7f.

10/1

1st

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sensorium

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Made all in a maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last July before finishing third of 20 in a sales race at the York Ebor Meeting (6f, good to firm), but he's been below that level in five starts this year; mark is dropping and tongue-tie is now tried on AW debut.

12/1

33/1

Form: 13 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Southwell (5f, AW) in March and good third over this C&D (good to soft) last month, when behind two rivals who occupied same positions in the Listed National Stakes at Sandown next time (winner Enchanted Empress is declared in Queen Mary); however, further improvement is needed.
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4th

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Sex On Fire

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Haydock winner off 3lb lower in April (1m, good; visor on first time); has come back to form on his last two starts (both at Ayr) finishing fourth over 1m2f on first occasion (good to soft) and fifth over 1m (soft) last time; chance.

4/1

4th

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Sex On Fire

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Haydock winner off 3lb lower in April (1m, good; visor on first time); has come back to form on his last two starts (both at Ayr) finishing fourth over 1m2f on first occasion (good to soft) and fifth over 1m (soft) last time; chance.

4/1

5th

10

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Ayr

Sex On Fire

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Aided by a first-time visor when gaining career win number three in 1m Haydock handicap in April; not disgraced since, including fourth of 13 over 1m2f here (good to soft) on Thursday; won't be inconvenienced by the drop back to 1m; his stable has won this twice with Revich in recent years.

20/1

Form: 2

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed blistering speed when beaten just a neck on debut at Keeneland (5.5f, firm) in April; sold for $450,000 a day later (remains in the same yard); Oisin Murphy rides this US challenger and he could prove tough to catch now down to a bare 5f; wears a tongue-tie.
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16th

8

(1)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:15 Ascot

Cheval de Guerre

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Eddie Kenneally

Showed blistering speed when beaten just a neck on debut at Keeneland (5.5f, firm) in April; sold for $450,000 a day later (remains in the same yard); Oisin Murphy rides this US challenger and he could prove tough to catch now down to a bare 5f; wears a tongue-tie.

14/1

17th
12 (18)
Hawaiian

9/1

Form: 16 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-8 when winning on debut at Newbury (5f, good to soft) in April and reportedly unsuited by the soft (heavy in places) ground when disappointing favourite in the Listed National Stakes at Sandown; the Newbury form has worked out extremely well and he retains significant potential; one to consider.
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17th

12

(18)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:15 Ascot

Hawaiian

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

11-8 when winning on debut at Newbury (5f, good to soft) in April and reportedly unsuited by the soft (heavy in places) ground when disappointing favourite in the Listed National Stakes at Sandown; the Newbury form has worked out extremely well and he retains significant potential; one to consider.

9/1

6th

1

(2)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

18:37 Sandown

Hawaiian

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Kodiac colt who justified favouritism with a neck win at Newbury (good to soft) despite hanging right; the form has substance and he's a leading contender upped in grade; Hannon yard has a good record in this race.

10/11

6th

1

(2)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

18:37 Sandown

Hawaiian

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Kodiac colt who justified favouritism with a neck win at Newbury (good to soft) despite hanging right; the form has substance and he's a leading contender upped in grade; Hannon yard has a good record in this race.

10/11

Form: 1 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
450,000gns yearling who won at 8-1 under Wayne Lordan on debut in 16-runner maiden at Navan (5f, good) 11 days ago, with Ryan Moore on a stablemate (same today); he travelled well and appeared green when challenging in the final furlong (hung left) and is open to considerable improvement for his top Irish trainer who has won three of the last nine runnings.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Celtic Chieftain

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

midfield, brief headway over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

20/1

4th

1

(4)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Cork

Celtic Chieftain

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent on far side of group, dropped to last from 2f out, weakened over 1f out

7/2

9th

4

(7)

21st Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:10 Curragh

Celtic Chieftain

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent behind clear leader

20/1

19th
5 (7)
Brosay

40/1

Form: 5313 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
His turf starts have been on soft/heavy ground (5f); off the mark at the third attempt in Goodwood novice last month and respectable third of six at Tipperary last time; however, improvement is needed today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Brosay

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Charlie Pike

Four-time winner (5f/6f) but he's 0-8 since joining this stable; below his best in recent starts but now drops down in grade, albeit with stamina to prove for this longer trip; others more persuasive.

16/1

9th

7

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Brosay

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

A two-time 6f scorer (including over C&D) for Paul Attwater last summer; yet to hit that form for his current handler, though, only tenth in 5f Ascot handicap last time; more is required despite a falling mark.

22/1

10th

14

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Brosay

8st 10lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Well handicapped on his 6f form last season, including a course win off 4lb higher, but he hasn't got it going yet this year; 5f on fast ground perhaps sharp enough and stall 1 unlikely to be a positive.

33/1

Form: 15 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1, prevailed in blanket finish on debut in 12-runner Cork maiden (5f, good) last month and the second/third both won next time; well beaten at Tipperary since but perhaps the soft ground didn't suit; changed hands for £125,000 on Monday; retains potential and not ruled out each-way at what is likely to be a big price.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:55 Chester

Rock N Roll Rocket

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: David Loughnane

Wildly inconsistent gelding who's drawn wide back down from 6f; little room for manoeuvre off this mark and it's hard to know what to expect as usual.

25/1

2

(9)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rock N Roll Rocket

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David Loughnane

Can blow hot and cold but he popped up in a 5f handicap here last month and ran creditably from stall 1 at Chester ten days ago (6f, good); not sure he's got much in hand of his mark though.

9/1

OUR TIP
21th
3 (5)
Artagnan

25/1

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 2l when second to an experienced winner on debut at Ripon a fortnight ago (5f, good; 6-4 favourite); however, it was still a promising start from this £350,000 breeze-up buy, who is a half-brother to the yard's 5.5f Group 3 winner Marshman, and he could have lots more to offer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(7)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Artagnan

10st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Ran poorly when favourite for a C&D handicap in May; in good form prior to that and a return to form would come as no surprise; high on the list.

4/1

11th

2

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Artagnan

9st 10lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Dead-heated in a 6f handicap at Chelmsford last October; three solid efforts have followed and he should appreciate returning to 6f; drying ground no problem and he's high on the list.

9/4

4th

3

(11)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Artagnan

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Two solid placed efforts have followed his AW win (6f; dead-heated) at Chelmsford last October; still has relatively low mileage and a promising claimer has been booked; first 5f run since his 2yo days.

6/1

50/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-backed favourite on debut at Bath (5.7f, good) where his inexperience was evident close home (hung badly left) and he came third of 14, beaten about 5l; has changed trainer since (ex-Dominic Ffrench Davis, now his former assistant); there can be optimism he will improve but he may be best watched in this hot contest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(12)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Karl Carlston

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Darryll Holland

Not easy to assess given he followed breakthrough win on Polytrack (7f) with abject performance, albeit on ground that was deemed unsuitable; this is quite a quick turnaround.

16/1

7th

3

(12)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Karl Carlston

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Darryll Holland

Not easy to assess given he followed breakthrough win on Polytrack (7f) with abject performance, albeit on ground that was deemed unsuitable; this is quite a quick turnaround.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

14:20 Haydock

Karl Carlston

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Darryll Holland

towards rear, dropped to last over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

9/2

7/2

Form: 21 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built upon his debut second at the Curragh (5f, soft to heavy) in April when making all to beat a field of newcomers at Naas (5f, good) last month; Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore have combined to win three of the last nine runnings and he has to be respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:33 Naas

Treasure Isle

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

2-8 as a juvenile; won a 5f Listed event at the Curragh but limitations evident in Group 3 races; held by Babouche on Anglelsey Stakes running; missed intended seasonal debut at York this week.

8/1

4

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:33 Naas

Treasure Isle

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

2-8 as a juvenile; won a 5f Listed event at the Curragh but limitations evident in Group 3 races; held by Babouche on Anglelsey Stakes running; missed intended seasonal debut at York this week.

8/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed bright speed when third of six on debut at Belmont (5.5f, dirt) in April; he needs to take a sizeable step forward today but his US trainer won this in 2009 and 2014 and reported he worked well on turf a couple of weeks ago; could be capable of playing a leading role.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

24th

13

(4)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:15 Ascot

Honorary American

9st 5lb

J: Joel Rosario

T: Wesley A Ward

Showed bright speed when third of six on debut at Belmont (5.5f, dirt) in April; he needs to take a sizeable step forward today but his US trainer won this in 2009 and 2014 and reported he worked well on turf a couple of weeks ago; could be capable of playing a leading role.

12/1

66/1

Form: 625

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close at Windsor (6f, good) on second start and another good run when fifth of 15 at Haydock (6f, good); however, up against it today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Arabian Cobra

10st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Very well handicapped on last summer's exploits but he's been a long way below that level this year and a major turnaround is needed.

25/1

5th

1

(3)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Arabian Cobra

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Won two 6f handicaps on good ground last summer when with Hugo Palmer; quiet in two runs for current yard (cheekpieces then a visor) and soft ground might not be what he wants.

20/1

8th

1

(9)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Arabian Cobra

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Adrian Wintle

Won at Thirsk (6f, good) last June before following up at Chester (6f, good) a week later; well beaten in the Ayr Bronze Cup on his final start for Hugo Palmer and he beat only one rival home at Bath on his stable debut 27 days ago; visor back on (replacing cheekpieces worn last time).

14/1

Form: 11 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reportedly quirky (unseated rider prior to debut) but he's 2-2 after wins at Kempton (5f, AW) and Salisbury (5f, soft); defied a penalty last time and the newcomers who filled second, third and fifth have franked the form (runner-up Kassaya declared in Queen Mary); trainer won this in 2021; chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(4)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

19:45 Lingfield

Pont Neuf

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Generally disappointing since winning first two 2yo races but was third in first-time blinkers at Leicester (5f, good to firm) two starts ago and didn't run badly last time; continues to slide down the weights; shortlisted.

6/1

5th

8

(2)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Goodwood

Pont Neuf

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Bright start to career when winning first two races (5f; AW and turf) but he hasn't gone on and a recent third of nine at Leicester (5f, good to firm; first-time blinkers) wasn't particularly reassuring.

12/1

3rd

7

(1)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Leicester

Pont Neuf

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Essentially disappointing since looking a useful prospect in winning his first two races as a juvenile; ran particularly poorly last time at Windsor when tried in cheekpieces and now has a go in blinkers; risky.

16/1

100/1

Form: 555

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred Frankel colt who has shown ability when fifth on all three starts, but he'd be a surprise winner today; wears first-time blinkers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Bretton Wood

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Jack Channon

12-race maiden; made quite promising stable debut when upped to 1m at Ffos Las (good) in August but two lesser efforts have followed and he now has something to prove.

13/2

2

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:22 Pontefract

Bretton Wood

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Jack Channon

11-race maiden who is now on his third trainer; promising start for this yard in August when beaten 2l at Ffos Las (good) tackling 1m for the first time; prominent in the market but flopped at that trip at Lingfield (AW) when racing freely three weeks ago; first try at 1m2f.

4/1

8th

1

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Bretton Wood

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

Ten-race maiden who is now on his third trainer, for whom he made a bright start when beaten 2l at Ffos Las (good) when tackling 1m for the first time; saw that race out well.

11/4

Non-runners

Jm Jhingree

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £82.40
Straight Forecast £77.26
Tricast £2120.22
Trifecta £1631.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Treasure Isle

TOPSPEED:

Shadow Army

Daily Mail:

Hawaiian

Telegraph:

Pont Neuf

The Times:

Gabaldon

POSTDATA:

Aviation Time

SPOTLIGHT:

Celtic Chieftain

NEWMARKET:

Sex On Fire

The Guardian:

Ain't Nobody

Daily Mirror:

Shadow Army

The Sun:

Treasure Isle

Daily Record:

Treasure Isle

D Express:

Hawaiian

The Star:

Pont Neuf