August 06 / 16.30 Ascot

16.30

Good To Firm

Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Handicap)

  • Prize money: £36885
  • 1m 3f 211y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Handicap)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 117-31

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Scored over 6f/7f last August; had gelding/wind operations after final 2yo start and resumed progress this June with his close third at Sandown (1m1f, good to firm) and win at Haydock (1m2f, soft); raised 5lb and more is required of him but 1m4f now looks worth a go and he's on the up.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(8)

3rd Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

15:12 Windsor

Hamaki

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

towards rear, still plenty to do when shaken up under 3f out, headway on outer from 2f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on, did well in the circumstances

4/1

7th

11

(8)

17th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newbury

Hamaki

8st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

prominent, ridden over 2f out, lost position and held over 1f out

6/1

1st

5

(7)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

Hamaki

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: William Haggas

towards rear of midfield, headway over 2f out, ridden and led over 1f out, hard pressed towards finish, kept on

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 514713

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
All three wins were over 1m2f this season and she has never raced over this far but the way she rallied to stay involved in a tight finish at the Curragh last time gives hope; considered.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

10

(4)

18th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

16:10 York

Supagirl

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

took keen hold, prominent, dropped to midfield after 2f, ridden and headway on near side of group over 2f out, soon prominent, edged left and no extra inside final 110yds

16/1

2nd

1

(2)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

Supagirl

10st 2lb

J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders, stumbled after 3f, lost position over 2f out, soon pushed along, headway when not clear run over 1f out, ridden and went second inside final furlong, ran on but just held

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -85314

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won both 2yo starts and a five-runner 1m2f handicap at Chester last month; fourth of 12 at Goodwood (1m3f) eight days ago was encouraging, making late headway after interference leaving the stalls; 1m4f beckons and he has more to give.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(3)

13th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:07 Ascot

Sheer Rocks

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Gelded before 1m4f wins at Ascot (soft) and Epsom (good to firm; comfortably) on first two starts last season; close fifth at Haydock that July but not seen again until 50-1 at Royal Ascot three weeks ago, mustering some late headway into mid-division; could be a lot more interesting this time.

16/1

10th

19

(9)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Sheer Rocks

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

reared start, in rear, short of room 2f out, soon outpaced, rallied final furlong

20/1

8/1

Form: 225922

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Yet to win after eight attempts but he has been banging at the door; tried this sort of trip in five-runner races at Newmarket and Windsor on last two outings, making it four seconds from six starts this term; needs extra.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Pub Crawl

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: David Pipe

Ought to be a shoo-in for a 1m4f race off his current mark but he hasn't run on turf for nearly two years and he made it 0-27 overall when pulled up over hurdles recently; tongue-tie/blinkers abandoned.

12/1

11th

5

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Pub Crawl

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: David Pipe

Ought to be a shoo-in for a 1m4f race off his current mark but he hasn't run on turf for nearly two years and he made it 0-27 overall when pulled up over hurdles recently; tongue-tie/blinkers abandoned.

12/1

8

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Worcester

Pub Crawl

10st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

1lb lower than when second of six at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) last October, but well held on last month's return over the same C&D (good) and is now 0-26 under rules; others more convincing.

8/1

Form: 0335

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Fifth of six on handicap debut at Newbury (1m5f, good to firm; 9-2) last time looked underwhelming but actually yielded her highest rating; still needs improvement despite 3lb fall but the promise of her staying-on third in 1m2f maiden here on second start is not yet forgotten.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:22 Cork

Dancing Tango

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Not the easiest to place, hence a modest strike-rate for one of her ability; excellent seconds in Listed/Group 3 races and she's faced tougher tasks the last twice, not running at all badly last time at Glorious Goodwood (Group 2); can be involved.

5/1

5th

2

(2)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Dancing Tango

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Her only runs on good to firm were in 2022; close second this season in Ireland on good ground in 1m4f Listed race and to Grateful in 1m6f Group 3; ran respectably in Group 2 latest; usually runs with credit but several others in this seem established at a higher level.

20/1

5th

8

(9)

20th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Dancing Tango

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, some headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

12/1

Form: 2-0245

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Sole win was AW maiden last June; handicaps on last six starts, never over this far but his never-nearer fifth of 12 at Goodwood (1m3f; pipped for fourth by Sheer Rocks) eight days ago suggests it is worth a go.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(5)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

Sharp Combo

8st 13lb

J: Emma-Jayne Wilson

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon switched left and outpaced, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders

14/1

5th

14

(1)

29th Jul 2022

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Sharp Combo

8st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

towards rear, ridden and hung left over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, headway final 110yds, stayed on, not reach leaders

10/1

Form: -43322 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
In the frame in all six starts, without a win but he went down by just a head on handicap debut here (1m6f, good to firm) on latest start and that looks good form.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(9)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:58 Lingfield (AW)

Berkshire Breeze

8st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, headway going easily and went third 2f out, led going best inside final furlong, pushed out and went clear final 110yds, easily

5/1

1st

4

(6)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:53 Lingfield (AW)

Berkshire Breeze

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

prominent, dropped to midfield after 1f, headway over 2f out, went second over 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, comfortably

6/4

2nd

1

(3)

17th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Berkshire Breeze

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Yet to get his head in front but he's a reliable sort and posted solid efforts in two Ascot handicaps at 1m6f/1m4f in the summer; he has a 164-day absence to overcome on his Tapeta debut but yard is among the winners and he holds leading form claims.

4/6

8th
11 (4)
WoottonSun

11/1

Form: -17432

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Resumed with Doncaster win and has registered minor honours in recent starts, gelded before his never-nearer second of nine at Ayr last time; kept to 1m2f this term but there's stamina on the dam's side and this trip could spark something positive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(3)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 2

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

WoottonSun

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

Had been enjoying a consistent season prior to a poor one at York in August, when said to have run flat; the break could have helped but he's 9lb higher than when winning at Haydock, so will need a career best on just his second AW start.

8/1

12th

2

(10)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

13:50 York

WoottonSun

9st 12lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Richard Fahey

Going great guns this term, including with his Old Newton Cup win at Haydock (1m4f, good to firm) and going oh so close in a Shergar Cup race at Ascot 13 days ago; up another 5lb but it's hard to keep him out of the picture, bidding to end Paul Hanagan's superb riding career on a winning note.

6/1

2nd

12

(6)

12th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

WoottonSun

9st 4lb

T: Richard Fahey

Reserve; below form at this meeting last year; going great guns this season with three places prior to his win from Scampi in the Old Newton Cup at Haydock (1m4f, good to firm; probably okay on good to soft) five weeks ago; up another 5lb but needs plenty of respect.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-4302

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
An unexposed handicap debutant in first-time cheekpieces when he started 20-1 at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) and made most, but he raced a bit freely and faded into 11th of 19; that was his best form at the time and he improved on it when close second of three at Newmarket (1m6f, good) 16 days ago; may have more to offer.
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Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 3-9256

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Sole win (seven starts) was debut; handicaps this term have been a mixed bag but second at Pontefract shows he stays 1m4f, he ran respectably at Goodwood latest and stable has won the last two editions of this race.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(8)

1st Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton (AW)

Approachability

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

soon led

16/1

9th

2

(8)

1st Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton (AW)

Approachability

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

soon led

16/1

9th

8

(8)

16th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 2

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Approachability

8st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Hasn't been seen in going on two years (has been dropped 5lb and gelded in the interim); made the running more than once and should be able to get his own way against several hold-up performers if that's the plan; the market will give some clues.

10/1

Non-runners

Charles St

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.50
Straight Forecast £28.06
Tricast £176.21
Trifecta £169.10

Selections

The Guardian:

Hamaki

POSTDATA:

Franz Strauss

Daily Mail:

Approachability

The Times:

Dancing Tango

RP Ratings:

Berkshire Breeze

TOPSPEED:

Sharp Combo

SPOTLIGHT:

Sheer Rocks

NEWMARKET:

Franz Strauss

Telegraph:

Franz Strauss

Daily Mirror:

Approachability

Daily Express:

Hamaki

The Sun:

Hamaki

The Star:

Hamaki

Daily Record:

Hamaki