Tomorrow / 17.20 Ascot

17.20

Good

Sodexo Live! Handicap

  • Prize money: £8990.99
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Sodexo Live! Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2-832 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of his four starts, good second in Newmarket handicap (7f, soft) latest; bred to do better still, being brother to his stable's dual Group 1 winner Saffron Beach; interesting off unaltered mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(11)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Granger Bay

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won very easily under Billy Loughnane at Ascot (7f, soft; off 15lb lower) three weeks ago, opening his account at the fifth attempt; bred to do better still, being a brother to his stable's dual Group 1 winner Saffron Beach; one to follow.

7/2

1st

8

(8)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Granger Bay

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

raced in second, led going best 2f out, shaken up and clear over 1f out, easily

13/2

2nd

6

(4)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:45 Newmarket (July)

Granger Bay

8st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Improvement a possibility now handicapping but he was readily brushed aside by Apotheosis at Lingfield 19 days ago and a 6lb turnaround in the weights may not be enough to reverse the placings.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 224193

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Recorded a neck success off this mark at Chester (7.5f, soft) in June; has failed to repeat that form in two starts since, well behind Pedro Valentino at Yarmouth on penultimate; not the percentage call.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Love Billy Boy

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard O’Leary

Four wins up to 7.5f and in varying ground conditions; was beaten a long way on return over 6f at the Curragh in March; can do a lot better today but others preferred.

12/1

9th

2

(4)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Love Billy Boy

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

Fine campaign last season included wins at Naas (6f, gd-yld) and Leopardstown (7.5f, good); excellent run off this mark in 1m premier handicap here (good) in June; below best when last seen at Galway in August; handles softer ground and could go well if he's fit.

12/1

8

(13)

3rd Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Love Billy Boy

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has done really well since joining current trainer this year, winning at Naas and Leopardstown (beating Fort Vega) and good second in Curragh premier handicap; fast ground may not have suited last time; cheekpieces now tried and rider's claim a positive.

12/1

Form: -35121 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Unraced on soft/heavy; record of 121 since wearing cheekpieces and the form has substance; ran well over C&D on penultimate occasion, then justified favouritism at Yarmouth; respected in the retained headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(2)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Pedro Valentino

9st 10lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Clive Cox

ducked right start, in rear, pushed along over 4f out

3/1

1st

11

(4)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:00 Yarmouth

Pedro Valentino

8st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

took keen hold, pressed leader, led after 2f

7/2

Form: -25814 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Got up in the final strides at Catterick (7f, soft) on sole turf attempt in 2024, opening her account; not disgraced in Southwell AW event later in July; may have more to offer back on grass and remains of interest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(6)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:05 Catterick

Zainabb

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Charlie Fellowes

Off the mark with a last-gasp win over C&D (soft) in July but she's finished a well-held fourth in both subsequent runs (AW/turf); only 1lb higher than for her win but she's now 1-10 and has bit to prove again.

6/1

4th

7

(6)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Zainabb

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

towards rear

6/1

4th

11

(10)

29th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Zainabb

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

midfield

4/1

Form: 3-1192 C

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly over 6f; absent since his creditable second at Windsor in June; one of his spring wins came at Ascot (good) but this return to 7f presents a question mark, especially if the ground is slow.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

16

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Jimmy Speaking

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Acts on soft; unproven beyond 1m and unraced beyond 1m1f until he tried 1m3f at Southwell (AW) 15 days ago and led 2f out until three rivals went past in the final 1f; that was a good run and his dam won at this trip but others clearly have less to prove in this hot 1m4f race.

25/1

4th

11

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 2

20:26 Southwell (AW)

Jimmy Speaking

8st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Just 2lb higher than when winning over 7f here in April, but is unraced beyond 1m1f and this looks a tough race in which to prove his stamina.

12/1

4th

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Jimmy Speaking

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Kicked off this campaign with two wins in a row (7f, good to soft/AW) before solid second at Newmarket (1m, good); didn't run badly in mid-division in Class 2 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last time and he could be in the mix back down in grade.

3/1

9/1

Form: 274475 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has failed to progress in the expected manner and is 0-7 since debut win (AW); on a handy mark (6lb below opening one) but chance partly depends on how well he responds to reapplied hood (second attempt).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lessay

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Came from the rear to gain his fourth success (all on the AW) when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) two months ago; a 5lb rise still leaves him well treated on his previous form so can't be discounted in his bid to follow up.

9/2

1st

9

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lessay

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Patrick Morris

C&D winner off 8lb higher in December; chased home Split Elevens here last month but not quite so good back here four weeks ago; apprentice takes off a useful 5lb; each-way shout.

10/1

Form: 903141 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 3141 (on good/firmer) since wearing cheekpieces, winning by 2l at Thirsk (7f) most recently; faces a harder task up 6lb but may have more to offer in the retained headgear; not dismissed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Smart Vision

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Stable's quiet year has seen him plummet down the weights and he is now on an extremely tempting mark; didn't run badly at Sandown four weeks ago and he has run well in all three visits to Newcastle; shortlisted.

8/1

4th

1

(7)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:55 Sandown

Smart Vision

10st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

He won three times over 5f last August-October and is 8lb below his last winning mark; drops back in trip today but he's finished down the field on all five starts this season and has plenty to prove.

9/1

9th

6

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Smart Vision

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Six-time winner who went close here (5f, heavy) in September; yet to get going this term but there is the slightest suspicion he's potentially running into form; attractively handicapped and not completely dismissed at likely rewarding odds.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.20
Straight Forecast £32.20
Tricast £87.71
Trifecta £73.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Pedro Valentino

SPOTLIGHT:

Granger Bay

NEWMARKET:

Savvy Warrior

POSTDATA:

Zainabb

D Express:

Smart Vision

TOPSPEED:

Love Billy Boy

The Times:

Granger Bay

The Star:

Granger Bay

LAMBOURN:

Pedro Valentino

Telegraph:

Pedro Valentino

The Guardian:

Pedro Valentino

Daily Mail:

Pedro Valentino

Daily Mirror:

Pedro Valentino

The Sun:

Pedro Valentino

Daily Record:

Savvy Warrior