July 26 / 16.10 Ascot

16.10

Good To Firm

Slingsby Gin Handicap

  • Prize money: £8191.2
  • 1m 3f 211y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Slingsby Gin Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 61-24

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won maiden at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last November; close second in handicap at Southwell (1m4f) in January and shaped well when never-nearer fourth at Kempton (1m3f; Waxing Gibbous second) when next seen one month ago; unexposed, as this is just his fifth race and his first on turf; one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(3)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Assail

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Simcock

Two solid efforts in midsummer, including C&D; well behind Tryfan at Southwell three weeks ago and has work to do to turn the tables.

10/1

8th

6

(8)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Assail

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Dual AW winner, the most recent coming at Kempton two years ago, and he's been placed on his last two starts, including when 3l behind The Green Mile over 1m3f at Kempton in June; returns from a two-month break with solid claims.

8/1

2nd

5

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:30 Sandown

Assail

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Simcock

Returned from a break with good third at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last month; his peak efforts have come on AW but he's lightly raced on turf, on which he's shown promise, and he could have a part to play.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0-0114 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Back in top form for two Goodwood wins (1m4f/1m6f) last month, despite wandering, and a 1m2f fourth here two weeks ago; probably needs a bit extra and he has more to prove if the ground is firmer than good.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

3

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:51 Newbury

Miller Spirit

10st 1lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five Flat wins in 2024, culminating in this race (1lb lower today); well suited by ploughing through the mud and best result this term came on soft, when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m6f) in July; ran respectably here on good to soft last time and a bold show seems likely if he's in the mud today.

7/1

11

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Miller Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024; well suited by ploughing through the mud and his best result this term came on soft ground, when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m6f) in July; respectable fourth in a Racing League event over 2m on Southwell's AW latest; feasibly handicapped and would enter the reckoning if the ground remains on the soft side.

16/1

4th

2

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Miller Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024 on Flat; well suited by ploughing through the mud and his best result this term came on soft ground, when runner-up on penultimate start; beaten 20l when last on his sole AW start in 2023 and others have more compelling claims.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: P41-48 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Signed off for Charlie Johnston with clearcut AW win on handicap debut last September; reappearance fourth over C&D (good) was creditable, but rather disappointing at Doncaster (good to soft) later in May; perhaps the ground played a part last time and it should be firmer here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(5)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Thirsk

King Of The Plains

10st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, towards rear with one circuit to go, outpaced and no impression from 2f out

4/1

3rd

3

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

King Of The Plains

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Horton

took keen hold, raced in second, pressed leader over 3f out, briefly led over 2f out, no chance with winner from over 1f out, lost second final strides

8/1

8th

5

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

20:50 Doncaster

King Of The Plains

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: James Horton

ducked right start, took keen hold, towards rear

5/1

Form: 08-595 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Lowest mark for nearly two years and thrown in judged on best efforts, but he's gone the wrong way for new yard this term and that's despite the return of headgear (blinkers) latest; now cheekpieces have a second go.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(3)

17th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Saratoga Gold

9st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Third over 1m6f at Redcar on penultimate start but the bottom line is that he has not won since July 2023; what might offer hope is that, in a 56-race career, this is the first time he's had his tongue tied.

10/1

6th

6

(5)

24th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Saratoga Gold

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Ran a bit better from reduced mark when third over 1m6f at Redcar 47 days ago but it's now over three years since he last tasted success.

9/1

25/1

Form: 3/2426 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Sole win (11 races) was handicap debut on AW in February 2022; runner-up that year in his only two turf races (good/good to firm); missed 2023; he's shown this term that most of his ability remains (small backward step trying cheekpieces on latest start) but others are more compelling in this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(8)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Moel Arthur

11st 2lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Brett Johnson

Both wins at this track, the latest a C&D defeat of Sun Dancer Girl in January; solid placed efforts on his last two starts and he has the assistance of a top amateur jockey; big player.

11/4

3rd

8

(6)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:53 Sandown

Moel Arthur

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Brett Johnson

Most runs and both wins have been on the AW but has comparable turf form, including a second over C&D in 2022; needs respecting after a near miss at Kempton (2m).

8/1

Form: -20621

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Placed in five of his first eight starts before making the breakthrough in a five-runner handicap at Carlisle (1m3f, good) 15 days ago; up 5lb today and in class; readily made all with a step up in trip for that win and he's half-brother to the very classy Subjectivist and Sir Ron Priestley, suggesting plenty more to give with increasing stamina tests.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 188y

15:30 Limerick

Individualism

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: E McNamara

Dual Flat winner in Britain but safely held in three maiden hurdles for this yard; potential improver entering handicaps although yard has a seemingly stronger contender here in Lenjoleur De Palma.

14/1

5th

4

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Listowel

Individualism

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Dual Flat winner in Britain and useful in that scene; however, beaten 30l and 25l over hurdles and looks one for handicaps.

50/1

6th

2

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

13:25 Killarney

Individualism

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Dual Flat winner in Britain (rated 80); fair enough effort on stable debut over C&D in May; last of seven on the Flat 39 days ago, however; up against it.

20/1

50/1

Form: 34-960

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has looked quirky/awkward at times; won for the Johnstons on first two starts but has drawn a blank since and left that yard for 3,800gns in February; tailed off when 150-1 at Kempton for new yard; off three months and gelded but looks best watched today over new trip (unraced beyond 1m) and in first-time headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Dornoch Castle

9st 5lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Max Young

always behind, reminder over 5f out, tailed off

50/1

10th

7

(11)

10th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Dornoch Castle

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Max Young

Has looked quirky/awkward at times; perhaps hard to place after winning first two starts for the Johnstons and he left them for 3,800gns in February; new yard had a winner with a recent recruit last week but this one might be best watched.

33/1

10th

7

(11)

10th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Dornoch Castle

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Max Young

Has looked quirky/awkward at times; perhaps hard to place after winning first two starts for the Johnstons and he left them for 3,800gns in February; new yard had a winner with a recent recruit last week but this one might be best watched.

33/1

Non-runners

Waxing Gibbous, Baltic

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.80
Straight Forecast £17.56
Tricast £55.52
Trifecta £74.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Baltic

TOPSPEED:

Individualism

RP RATINGS:

Assail

D Express:

Waxing Gibbous

POSTDATA:

Miller Spirit

NEWMARKET:

Assail

The Times:

Assail

Telegraph:

Individualism

The Star:

Individualism

Daily Record:

Individualism

The Guardian:

Baltic

Daily Mail:

Baltic

Daily Mirror:

Baltic

The Sun:

Baltic