August 06 / 13.35 Ascot

13.35

Good To Firm

Dubai Duty Free Full Of Surprises Classified Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £24590
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Full Of Surprises Classified Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 932281

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Closely matched with Gweedore on Ayr form in early July; the cards dropped perfectly in major 1m handicap at Goodwood last week (well drawn, got the breaks) but he scored decisively all the same; gets into this 0-90 event despite now having a mark of 95; has to be feared, for all that he's conceding 5lb all round.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orbaan

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who dipped into a seller for his latest win, at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in July; current handicap mark is workable but his AW strike-rate is 0-13 and he needs to rebound from two down-the-field runs.

16/1

2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orbaan

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who dipped into a seller for his latest win, at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in July; current handicap mark is workable but his AW strike-rate is 0-13 and he needs to rebound from two down-the-field runs.

16/1

6

(11)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Orbaan

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who won a Beverley seller in July; some fair handicap runs since but others may have his measure back on AW (0-12 in this sphere).

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7-3312 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
In-form filly; got up close home at Leicester (good to soft) on penultimate start, then produced another strong finish at Newmarket (good to firm) where she almost collared a rival who got first run; well suited by a stiff 7f and commands respect.
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6th

2

(6)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

Divine Magic

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

towards rear, nudged along and headway from 3f out, bit short of room 2f out, ridden and kept on when in the clear from over 1f out, not pace to challenge

16/1

2nd

4

(2)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Ascot

Divine Magic

9st 12lb

J: Takeshi Yokoyama

T: Marco Botti

raced in last, going okay over 2f out, pushed along and headway from over 1f out, kept on strongly inside final furlong, ridden and went second final 110yds, ran on

9/2

Form: -25147 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has a record of 6-13 on AW compared to just 2-17 on turf; below par in Haydock handicap (Class 2) returned to this sphere five weeks ago; drops back in grade but the percentage call is to oppose him; unproven on good to firm ground.
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7th

11

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stone Soldier

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

Formerly useful in this sphere but is 0-9 and showing inconsistent form for current stable; came up well short returned to AW last time and doesn't look the percentage call.

20/1

7th

11

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stone Soldier

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

Formerly useful in this sphere but is 0-9 and showing inconsistent form for current stable; came up well short returned to AW last time and doesn't look the percentage call.

20/1

11

(3)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Stone Soldier

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

midfield but in touch with leaders

14/1

16/1

Form: 582120 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Showed career-best form in Epsom handicaps in June, including 80-1 win on Oaks day (made all); swallowed up in big field at Goodwood last week; bit to prove on first Ascot run, having raced only at sharp/downhill tracks for current yard.
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7th

1

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bowman

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: C Byrnes

Four-time AW winner in Britain; pleasing start for this yard when staying on third at Leopardstown (7f, good) in August and excuses following month when disappointing favourite at Fairyhouse (ground, too keen and not clear run); drops in grade for AW return, Keane booked.

4/1

15th

15

(13)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Fairyhouse

Bowman

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: C Byrnes

Pleasing start for this yard when staying on from the rear for third at Leopardstown (7f, good); nine-time winner dropped 2lb for that and has won off higher marks in the past; best turf form is on good ground.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 111591 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Produced a career-best performance in 6f handicap here (on fast ground) last month, taking strike-rate to a respectable 8-22; major contender on these terms, provided she's as effective over a stiff 7f; her 7f wins have come on easy AW courses.
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7th

4

(3)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Epsom Faithfull

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Spent most of her career over 6f/7f but caused 100-1 shock over C&D when upped in trip in November and has finished second over C&D on both subsequent outings; likely to be right in the thick of things again.

10/1

2nd

3

(4)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Epsom Faithfull

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Bagged her fourth Lingfield AW win in November and she backed it up with a good second of 11 over C&D last month, despite not enjoying the clearest of passages; back up another 2lb but she's a player.

100/30

2nd

3

(4)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Epsom Faithfull

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Bagged her fourth Lingfield AW win in November and she backed it up with a good second of 11 over C&D last month, despite not enjoying the clearest of passages; back up another 2lb but she's a player.

100/30

7/1

Form: 622119 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Got no sort of run at Goodwood last week when bidding for a 6f hat-trick; better than ever otherwise this term and remains of interest; now goes back up in trip on a stiff track but she's 1-1 over 7f (2yo maiden win); shortlisted.
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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

10/1

Form: 652210 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on good/softer; successful eight times in Scotland during the last two years, most recently at Ayr (penultimate start) where he beat Orbaan who has since landed a major handicap at Goodwood; interesting on that useful form.
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4th

3

(8)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Gweedore

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Stable stalwart; just 1lb higher than for his front-running C&D win last November (soft) but his two runs this year have been unconvincing; will no doubt pop up at some point but perhaps in a race with less pace pressure.

16/1

14th

7

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Gweedore

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

He has been a fine advertisement for Katie Scott, winning 13 races over 7f and 1m; 0-6 at this trip but he was beaten less than one length in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup; recent Musselburgh return should have blown away the cobwebs but others are still more appealing for win purposes.

33/1

7th

5

(10)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Gweedore

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Often leads; superb 9yo with six course wins, the latest over C&D (soft) in November; not weighted out of it off the same mark as his second to Persuasion here last April but he's had a much longer break this time and is drawn widest.

13/2

Form: 411606 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Successful twice on grass for the Johnston yard and twice on Polytrack for current stable; form dipped sharply when returned to turf in the spring and now comes back from 11-week absence; based on 2022 evidence, others are preferred.
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5th

10

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Tadreeb

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Stays 1m but all eight of his wins have come over 7f, the latest at Kempton 18 days ago; should get a good pace to aim at and he holds each-way claims again.

11/2

1st

7

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

Tadreeb

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Well held after a slow start here (1m) 12 days ago but that was after two solid placed efforts at Lingfield (7f/1m); losing run is now up to 15 but he's on a dangerous mark and could get involved if he gets a good pace and some luck; cheekpieces removed.

11/2

Non-runners

Tadreeb

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.90
Straight Forecast £14.07
Trifecta £64.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Divine Magic

TOPSPEED:

Epsom Faithfull

POSTDATA:

Gweedore

Daily Express:

Orbaan

WEST COUNTRY:

Crazy Luck

RP Ratings:

Divine Magic

NEWMARKET:

Divine Magic

Telegraph:

Divine Magic

Daily Record:

Divine Magic

The Times:

Epsom Faithfull

The Guardian:

Epsom Faithfull

Daily Mirror:

Epsom Faithfull

The Sun:

Epsom Faithfull

Daily Mail:

Gweedore

The Star:

Orbaan