August 06 / 15.55 Ascot

15.55

Good To Firm

Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Mile (Handicap)

  • Prize money: £36885
  • 0m 7f 213y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Mile (Handicap)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 243812 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Not obviously ahead of his mark but was in good form in July, winning over 1m2f at Leopardstown (good) and only just failing to follow up at Gowran (1m1f, good to firm); needs more on balance of 1m form.
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14

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Jungle Cove

12st 0lb

J: Patrick James Chesters

T: Mrs John Harrington

3-34 on the Flat and rated 74, off since poor run at Laytown last September.

11/1

6

(2)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Jungle Cove

11st 13lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Mrs John Harrington

Did well to overcome slow start when winning this last term; hasn't fully fired this season and was well held in charity race at the Curragh on Saturday; like last year, he could come into things if they go hard up front.

4/1

4

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Jungle Cove

12st 6lb

J: Claire O’Ryan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three Flat wins over shorter; below best in just two runs this year and yard have a stronger contender in Mo Ghille Mar.

9/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 6-1932 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Winner of his only start here, over 7f in 2019, but has shown better form since; closely matched with Shelir on their Ayr run last July (1m, good to firm) but although holding his form well since making a winning reappearance at Thirsk in April, he looks to have his share of weight at present.
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6th

10

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Redarna

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dianne Sayer

18 visits to Ayr have yielded nine wins, the latest last September; the return to Ayr could be the catalyst for a big run but he's struggled at Musselburgh and Thirsk this year and a major turnaround is needed from this 12yo.

25/1

12th

15

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Redarna

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Dianne Sayer

Sprung a 66-1 surprise in this on good to firm in 2022 (also fourth in 2024); added career win number 17, as an 11yo, at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September but arrives with something to prove after finishing tailed off behind a couple of these on his Musselburgh reappearance.

66/1

12th

10

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

Redarna

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Dianne Sayer

Showed he still had it what it takes when gaining his ninth course success at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September and ran well despite a 10lb rise back there 12 days later; has tended to need his reappearance in recent years.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 8-1100

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Nothing special about his turf form in the autumn; showed his mettle over 1m2f on AW in the spring but was well beaten in the Hunt Cup at the Royal meeting and he never threatened when returned to 1m2f at York in July; sights are lowered but he has something to prove.
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10th

2

(9)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Greatgadian

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

slowly away, in rear

9/2

12th

6

(12)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Greatgadian

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Runner-up twice in a row at Newcastle (7f/1m, AW) in March; not at his best in two turf starts this summer but his mark has eased 4lb as a result and his better AW record provides hope for a revival.

25/1

5th

8

(2)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 2

20:30 Chepstow

Greatgadian

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Roger Varian

Runner-up twice in a row at Newcastle (7f/1m, AW) in March; handed tough assignment in Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot when back from a break (well beaten) but he's now just 1-17 on turf and others have more compelling credentials; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

20/1

Form: 1/1154 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has run some cracking races in top 7f handicaps since impressing on handicap debut at Goodwood (soft) in May but connections are hinting that 1m is more his trip now; his two recent defeats were on good to firm but he missed a Goodwood race last week on that surface; remains of great interest under Danny Tudhope who won on him on debut.
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5th

8

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Montassib

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Haggas

Late-maturing type won the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good) in 2024; did not appear last year until September and failed to recapture his best form in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite at Doncaster on last of them; reversed that form (and had James's Delight behind) when fourth in a 6f Listed race at the same venue eight weeks ago.

4/1

4th

9

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Montassib

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Arrives late on the scene and had a stellar 2024, his three wins including this race (soft) and the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good); wasn't seen last year until September and didn't fully fire in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite over C&D on last of them; dangerous if rebounding but has to prove he retains all his ability.

4/1

9

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Montassib

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Made the leap from top handicaps to Listed/Group races last season, winning the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) by a head from Kind Of Blue, before finishing fifth to that rival in this event; 11 months off when an encouraging third of 11 in Group 3 at Newbury last month, getting going too late on his first attempt at 5f; that run suggests he retains all his ability and he's a serious candidate four weeks on.

11/2

5/1

Form: -40464 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has proved a solid front-runner in warm 1m handicaps this year, including when sixth in the Hunt Cup (good to firm) on the straight course here in June; needs to get across from his wide draw if he wants to lead again but likely to give it a good shot if he can.
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6th

7

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Isla Kai

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Last win was at Ripon in August 2023 (1m, good); absent for 715 days prior to this season and hasn't regained his best form.

33/1

6th

7

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Isla Kai

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Last win was at Ripon in August 2023 (1m, good); absent for 715 days prior to this season and hasn't regained his best form.

33/1

10th

17

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Isla Kai

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Effective over C&D and well handicapped on his 2023 form; however, following a mammoth absence this 7yo finished down the field on his three outings last month and others have less to prove.

50/1

Form: 2917-5 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
All four wins on good or slower ground but also acts on good to firm; below best in first-time hood (refitted cheekpieces today) on reappearance but ended last season in good front-running form at 1m, with a clear York win and a useful fourth in a valuable handicap on the straight course here; solid chance on those runs.
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No Results Found

Form: -84108 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Just 1lb above his winning mark from Sandown in June (1m, good to firm) and can have excuses made for two subsequent defeats; this is much more his track than York last month, having won this race in 2018 and on the straight 1m at this meeting in 2020; big run can be anticipated.
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7th

3

(7)

1st Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Via Serendipity

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

steadied start, in rear, switched right and got behind soon after start

8/1

4th

5

(5)

12th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Via Serendipity

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Fellowes

11-time winner who is equally effective on turf/AW and has gone close in handicaps at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) and Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) the last twice; has a little bit to find on these terms, though, and may find a couple too good.

13/2

3rd

2

(2)

26th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 2

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Via Serendipity

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Fellowes

Winner of 11 races including three on the AW, one of which was over 8.6f here; beaten a neck at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) last time and, despite a 2lb rise for that, he can't be dismissed as that was very much a return to form.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 6-5084 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Six wins in France and Ireland at up to 1m, including on good to firm; has run good races on the straight 1m here on last two starts, finishing strongly into fourth on debut for this yard 14 days ago; probably dependent on a strong pace to bring stamina into play but can give a good account.
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6th

7

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

10yo who won this in 2023; frequently runs well in quality handicaps and he's 5lb lower than when a cracking third in the Royal Hunt Cup last June; scratched from the Lincoln when running a temperature on his intended comeback last month and he tends to improve for a run these days; also winless since 2023.

15/2

11th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

9yo who has drawn a blank since winning on the July Course in summer 2023 and needs everything to drop right but he often runs extremely well in defeat, including when third in the Royal Hunt Cup in June; another respectable effort when sixth of 20 in Balmoral at Ascot (1m, good) a fortnight ago; not discounted in this slightly easier race.

6/1

Form: 370-71

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Suited by good or quicker ground; had some good results at 6f-7f for Richard Hannon and was back near his best when winning over the latter trip at Fairyhouse in July on second start for new stable; worth a go at 1m but it is his first attempt.
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10th

10

(7)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

Lexington Dash

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Smart performer in his prime but his last win was in July 2022; generally poor in starts last year and has resumed in similar form in two runs this year; hard to recommend.

28/1

5th

3

(1)

18th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Ayr

Lexington Dash

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: John C McConnell

Smart performer in his prime but last win was in July 2022 and he's been out of sorts in last five starts; may have needed his comeback run at Galway last month but this looks tough against Jannas Journey and he's best watched.

10/1

14th

7

(11)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:20 Galway

Lexington Dash

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Former smart sort but hasn't won since 2022; his form went off last year; a squeak if back on song making his return.

25/1

Form: 126276 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Hasn't had much racing but best form at 1m on AW in early 2022; has had serious off days on last two starts, on turf in May and back on Polytrack in June (first-time cheekpieces, retained); one to be cautious about.
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0

1

(9)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Kempton (AW)

Imperial Sands

9st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Archie Watson

Front-runner who has gained three of his four wins over C&D, the latest an easy 4l success in April; this will be tougher from a 6lb higher mark especially with other established trailblazers in the field.

20/1

9th

1

(7)

22nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Ripon

Imperial Sands

9st 11lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Four-time AW winner who is 0-9 on turf but he made a bold bid when a clear second at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) 19 days ago; up 3lb but he ran into an unexposed improver last time and still looks on a workable mark; in the mix.

11/2

2nd

1

(2)

3rd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:25 Pontefract

Imperial Sands

10st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Archie Watson

Best on the AW (two wins over 1m at Kempton this year); 18lb lower on turf but hasn't run well enough on his recent starts on grass to suggest he will win this.

33/1

Form: 650-30 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Reserve; below best in his two starts this year but he took time to recapture form in 2021 and this race will probably have been the aim, having won it in 2019 (yard also successful in 2012); handicapped to play a part but regular headgear is still missing.
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7th

1

(8)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Power Of Darkness

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

prominent

6/1

6th

9

(3)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Power Of Darkness

9st 3lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

2nd

3

(9)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Power Of Darkness

9st 10lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

All six wins on turf but running well on AW lately and probably did well to last for as long as he did when third of 12 at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) ten days ago; races off the same mark and should go well again.

6/1

20/1

Form: 142377 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Reserve; tight between him and Via Serendipity on their Sandown form in April (1m, good to firm) but, although a steady performer, he needs a lot to go right if he's to win off his current mark.
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9th

4

(7)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Coase

9st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Michael Wigham

slowly into stride, in rear, shaken up over 1f out, never on terms

14/1

6th

3

(2)

11th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Coase

9st 10lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Michael Wigham

dwelt start, held up in rear, steady headway and prominent up the centre over 1f out, ridden and no extra final 110yds

12/1

8th

10

(7)

23rd Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Coase

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Michael Wigham

towards rear, headway halfway, weakened from over 2f out

10/1

Non-runners

Power Of Darkness, Coase

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £231.40
Straight Forecast £256.99
Tricast £3429.78
Trifecta £3701.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Montassib

The Times:

Isla Kai

Daily Record:

Jungle Cove

TOPSPEED:

Shelir

Telegraph:

Isla Kai

The Guardian:

Isla Kai

RP Ratings:

Montassib

POSTDATA:

Montassib

NEWMARKET:

Montassib

Daily Mail:

Montassib

Daily Express:

Montassib

Daily Mirror:

Montassib

The Sun:

Montassib

The Star:

Montassib