October 04 / 14.12 Ascot

14.12

Heavy

Molton Brown Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (For Male Amateur Riders)

  • Prize money: £7773.35
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Molton Brown Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap (For Male Amateur Riders)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 28-792

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who returned to form when going close at Bath (1m, good) last month; has also run well on good to yielding ground (unraced on softer); can be in the mix if backing up that latest performance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

7

(1)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:51 Newbury

Mercian Warrior

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

took keen hold, pressed leader, led 2f out, soon joined and ridden, kept on well towards finish

7/2

1st

7

(3)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:12 Ascot

Mercian Warrior

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Lightly raced 3yo who returned to form when going close at Bath (1m, good) last month; has also run well on good to yielding ground (unraced on softer); can be in the mix if backing up that latest performance.

11/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 000222

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has finished runner-up under David Dunsdon in cheekpieces on his last three starts (1m-1m4f, good/good to firm); this is his first attempt at 7f but there can be optimism this versatile sort will cope, and he's effective on soft ground; a visor replaces cheekpieces; could be a contender.
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11th

7

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Warning Sign

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dual Sandown winner last summer (1m, 1m2f), latterly off 5lb lower, who stays a deal further; 66-1 when only having stablemate Good Speed behind on his C&D comeback last month and may need some help from the handicapper.

16/1

9th

5

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Warning Sign

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

In good form in blinkers last summer, winning twice at Sandown (1m and 1m2f) before placed efforts at Epsom and Newmarket; has tended to need his reappearance in the past so perhaps one to watch with an eye to the future; cheekpieces on today.

10/1

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11/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 057442 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Beaten 19 times since his last win in 2022 but he's often run well and came clear with a progressive winner when runner-up here (1m, soft) four weeks ago; strong claims judged on that latest form.
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4th

3

(12)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:30 Nottingham

Shaladar

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Short-headed at Carlisle (1m, good) in August and he's also gone close on soft ground in the past; however, he's failed to threaten on his last two outings and this 6yo remains without a win since September 2022.

12/1

16

(6)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Ascot

Shaladar

10st 6lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par returned to Ascot (1m) most recently; still on a three-year losing spell but is very attractively weighted, being 12lb lower than when favourite for this contest 12 months ago (finished third).

12/1

10

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Ascot

Shaladar

9st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Kevin Ryan

Bettered his 2023 third in this when runner-up (under Becky Smith) to Terries Royale in last year's soft-ground renewal; last win came off a 13lb higher mark in September 2022 but he went mighty close at Carlisle (1m, good) one month ago and this has likely been a target; player again despite stall 1 probably not being ideal.

4/1

Form: 965430 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won in first-time blinkers at Salisbury (6f, soft) in June 2023 and back on the scoresheet there (6f, soft) this May; mixed form subsequently and well beaten at Epsom last time (7f, soft; no headgear), but now back below last winning mark and perhaps the first-time visor will give him a boost.
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4th

10

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Beau Jardine

8st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

All three wins on turf came on soft/heavy; it's been a while since his last success but he may be able to exploit this plummeting mark when he gets his conditions.

12/1

6th

6

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Beau Jardine

10st 5lb

J: Miss Arabella Fox

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Last two wins have come over C&D and he is 13lb lower than for the latest in May 2024 (0-24 since); has won fresh in the past and has run well on good to firm ground, but a softer surface suits him better.

16/1

5th

13

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Beau Jardine

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

His losing run is gathering momentum but he was back near his recent best when second of ten over 6f here four weeks ago; no problem with the return to 7f but others appeal more for win purposes.

11/1

Form: 1202-9 D

Last run: 96 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Wolverhampton in June on sole outing since May 2023; it remains to be seen how much ability he retains but he's always been inferior on AW and is well handicapped on his soft/heavy-ground form from spring 2023; interesting contender.
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8th

10

(6)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diffident Spirit

9st 13lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: T J Kent

dwelt start

14/1

8th

10

(6)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diffident Spirit

9st 13lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: T J Kent

dwelt start, towards rear throughout

14/1

Form: -83229

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
3yo who went close twice in a row on AW last month (1m2f/1m) but a lesser run followed at Newbury (1m2f, soft; failed to settle) and he has something to prove on turf.
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2nd

7

(3)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Willy Campbell

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

11-race maiden who was runner-up twice on AW last September, latterly over 1m here; not proven over 7f (last tried it on penultimate start) and below-form favourite over the Wolverhampton 8.6f on latest outing, which sees headgear enlisted today.

10/1

2nd

7

(3)

29th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Willy Campbell

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

11-race maiden who was runner-up twice on AW last September, latterly over 1m here; not proven over 7f (last tried it on penultimate start) and below-form favourite over the Wolverhampton 8.6f on latest outing, which sees headgear enlisted today.

10/1

8th

4

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Willy Campbell

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

in touch with leaders

5/1

Form: 150613 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Easily won four-runner handicap at Ffos Las (7.3f, soft) in August and third of 13 here (1m, soft) last month, albeit no match for the front two (including runner-up Shaladar); can give another good account.
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6th

3

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Dakota Power

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Roger Teal

Not beaten far on his last two starts but he has still finished down the field; drops in class today but others arrive in better form.

12/1

7th

5

(4)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Dakota Power

9st 5lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

Bits of form last year that bring him into the reckoning off his reduced mark; return to 1m may help but others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

2

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:00 Chepstow

Dakota Power

9st 13lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Roger Teal

Both turf wins on soft and stepped up on more favourable conditions with two decent efforts at Ffos Las in June, latest when fifth of 12 (7.5f, soft); has place claims at least.

9/2

Form: 666320 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-11 when disappointing last time and his best form has come on AW; however, this 3yo hasn't had many chances on turf and a case can be made on a couple of good 7f AW runs in August/September; not written off.
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4th

1

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Jackson Street

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Regressive gelding who's having his first run in a sprint since this time last year and is drawn widest; well held back from a break on turf here a fortnight ago (7f) but will be happier back on Polytrack should they go hard in front.

12/1

6th

9

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Jackson Street

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Both wins have been on AW; returns from a break and best watched unless there is a market move.

9/1

7th

2

(1)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Jackson Street

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Michael Attwater

Scored over C&D just before Christmas and went close to following up back here 12 days ago; a further 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent another bold bid in his current mood.

100/30

Form: 004740 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Her form has been patchy since she won at Nottingham (6f, good) in May but she's now 6lb lower and can also be effective on soft ground; it might be dangerous to rule her out.
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9th

10

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:12 Ascot

Crazy Luck

10st 12lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

Her form has been patchy since she won at Nottingham (6f, good) in May but she's now 6lb lower and can also be effective on soft ground; it might be dangerous to rule her out.

16/1

14th

5

(16)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

16:20 Bath

Crazy Luck

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Ended her losing run at Nottingham in May (6f, good); more modest efforts than good have followed but she's 3lb lower than for the win as a result; stable also run Silent Flame.

16/1

4th

4

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:00 Chepstow

Crazy Luck

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Landed her sixth win on turf when making all at Nottingham (6f, good) in May for today's rider Oliver Searle off 1lb higher mark; beaten five times since, mostly below form, and steps back up to 7f for the first time since August 2022; vulnerable to less exposed rivals.

14/1

Form: 324353 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-19 since winning here (5f, good to soft) in September 2022 and he's unraced beyond 6f; however, he continues to drop down the weights and kept on well when third at Southwell (6f, AW) last time; not discounted.
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5th

1

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

Whenthedealinsdone

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Roger Teal

Landed a hat-trick on the AW early last year, the final leg off 2lb lower; back in form lately, most recently in a race that didn't pan out his way, but needs a bit more back on turf from the lowest stall (likely to be dropped in again).

10/1

4th

7

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Whenthedealinsdone

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Roger Teal

Awarded Lingfield handicap in early 2025 before going 2-2 over this C&D; just four starts since the latest of those wins last March and firmly back on track when edged out at Chelmsford one month ago; 2lb nudge can't be quibbled with and he needs considering.

7/2

2nd

4

(1)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Whenthedealinsdone

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Roger Teal

Notched a hat-trick in the first three months of last year, latterly off a 1lb lower mark; not as good now but remains consistent enough and unlikely to be far away.

6/1

33/1

Form: 061485 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won at Lingfield (7f, good) in August and ran well at Newbury (7f, good) 11 days later; however, he's been below par on soft/heavy going the last twice and could do with the ground drying out.
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8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

25/1

Form: -00899

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
It's proved to be difficult in this 3yo campaign but there was a glimmer of encouragement at Chester (5.5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, when he made some late headway; last season's best 2yo form came over 7f and he could have a part to play now back up in distance.
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8th

1

(5)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Shabab

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Currently 1-33 and the fact he's been beaten at 7-2 or shorter ten times tells its own story; will again be popular under Rossa Ryan after a solid second to Arlecchino's Rex in a C&D handicap a fortnight ago though.

5/2

13th
14 (13)
Rabinal

12/1

Form: 706541 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Lingfield (7f, AW) early this year and back on the scoresheet there (1m, AW) last time; however, Polytrack brings out the best in him and he may be vulnerable now back on grass and 5lb higher than last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

9

(1)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:47 Lingfield (AW)

Rabinal

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

Best form has come here including all three wins (7f/1m); just 2lb above his last winning mark, but his record in Class 5 handicaps or higher reads 5864097 so he may again find a few too strong.

7/1

5th

11

(6)

5th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Rabinal

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

slowly away, pulled hard

11/1

3rd

8

(10)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Rabinal

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Scored three times here last year but has become inconsistent and is often slowly away; comes with risk, for all that he's suited by the track.

16/1

Non-runners

Be Frank

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Payout
Exacta £53.50
Straight Forecast £57.73
Tricast £237.35
Trifecta £203.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shaladar

Telegraph:

Be Frank

NEWMARKET:

Jackson Street

Daily Mail:

Warning Sign

The Star:

Dakota Power

POSTDATA:

Crazy Luck

The Guardian:

Be Frank

D Express:

Be Frank

RP RATINGS:

Shaladar

The Times:

Shaladar

Daily Mirror:

Shaladar

The Sun:

Shaladar

Daily Record:

Shaladar