August 06 / 17.05 Ascot

17.05

Good To Firm

Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Sprint (Handicap)

  • Prize money: £36885
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Sprint (Handicap)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 553311 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has had a fair amount of racing already but never better than at Goodwood 11 days ago (6f, good) when impressively overcoming problems in running; up 5lb on a very different track but thriving.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(2)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

Adaay In Asia

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Harry Dunlop

in rear, switched left and pushed along on outer from over 2f out, soon brief headway, ridden but weakened gradually from over 1f out

5/1

1st

6

(10)

18th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Adaay In Asia

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Harry Dunlop

dwelt start, held up in rear, going easily when bit short of room over 2f out, headway and edged left over 1f out, soon led and pushed along, ridden out final 110yds

7/1

3

(4)

14th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Pontefract

Adaay In Asia

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Harry Dunlop

Landed a 6f handicap hat-trick (good/good to firm) when scoring at Ascot last Saturday; today's rise in grade demands further improvement but she's highly progressive and could have more left in the tank; respected.

7/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 331111 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Found some lesser races at 7f and 6f in July but no doubting his authority when bringing up the four-timer back over 6f at Yarmouth 16 days ago (good to firm); up 6lb; no surprise if he copes with the rise in class.
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12th

3

(10)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Spangled Mac

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Campaigned back in Bahrain since December, best efforts when placed twice over 6f; well treated on historical data but hasn't won a domestic race since 2023; returns to 7f for first time since last July.

25/1

14

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Spangled Mac

8st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Returned to form when third of 14 at Thirsk (6f, good) recently and he retains the same mark, which is 6lb lower than when 3l fourth of nine in this last year (soft); might not be far away.

14/1

3rd

2

(13)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Thirsk

Spangled Mac

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won a 6f handicap in Bahrain in January; down the field in three runs back in Britain this summer (after a wind operation) and although he dropping down the weights, others appeal more.

14/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 51-962 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
His two Irish wins were at about 6f on soft and yielding but he acts well on good to firm; had difficult task as it turned out when coming from off the pace to take an honourable second to well-treated one at Newmarket last month (6f); has gone back up 2lb but has a sound chance on form.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(6)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Pontefract

Admiral D

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist.

11/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

Form: 212103 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Often leads; mildly progressive at 6f earlier in the summer but was well held at Newmarket in July and a subsequent third at Doncaster suggests improvement is needed to match his rise in the weights.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:10 Catterick

Twelfth Knight

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

Tumbled down the weights last year before undergoing wind surgery; was inclined to pull hard and didn't see it out on his Tapeta comeback, and the suspicion is he'll be back at some point.

12/1

9th

7

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:10 Catterick

Twelfth Knight

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Midgley

in rear throughout

12/1

5th

1

(10)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Twelfth Knight

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, weakened inside final furlong

10/1

Form: 411033 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won consecutive 6f handicaps in the spring (good to firm/good), most recently over C&D; this mark might not be beyond him judged on the way he finished when third at Windsor on Monday but the company might be.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Having dropped 1lb below his last winning mark he returned to form when third of 13 over C&D a fortnight ago (good to firm; Final Night second); he can be in the mix back up 1lb if backing up that latest performance.

8/1

3rd

8

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Sterling Knight

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Fine stable servant with 11 wins to his name, although recent efforts have been underwhelming; only seventh of ten at the Craven meeting here and he needs to be revived by the presence of Ryan Moore in the saddle.

18/1

Form: 1331 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut over 7f in April but the stiff 6f at Carlisle suited when winning with a bit more in hand than the narrow margin on handicap debut in July (good to firm); up 4lb against more formidable rivals but an unexposed one from this yard has to be treated seriously.
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3rd

2

(10)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newcastle (AW)

Razeyna

9st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Yet to win this year but she's tackled some stronger handicaps and she has shaped encouragingly the last twice; stiff 6f shouldn't hold any terrors and she has run well in both AW assignments; stable banging in the winners and she's of obvious interest.

3/1

5th

1

(1)

4th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Newmarket

Razeyna

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

ducked right start, raced far side, towards rear

9/1

14/1

Form: 130-05

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Progressive over 5f as 2yo and inconclusive 6f form when upped in class and fading in Group 1 Cheveley Park at Newmarket in September; looked to be coming to hand on second start this year, when hampered over 5f here (good to firm) 14 days ago; now needs to show 6f is her trip.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(17)

16th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:10 Ayr

Corazon

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: George Boughey

slowly away, towards rear, ridden and some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

25/1

9

(6)

3rd Sep 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Haydock

Corazon

8st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Shaped quite well in a good Ascot handicap on her return in July but she hasn't kicked on from it; others have more pressing claims.

20/1

8th

3

(8)

17th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Corazon

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, towards far side, never better than mid-division

10/1

Form: 604024 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Best 2yo form when winning Group 3 for fillies at Salisbury in September (6f, good to firm); has been running with great credit in handicaps of late but needs something special to win off her current mark.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(9)

10th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Romantic Time

9st 9lb

J: Collen Storey

T: William Stone

raced wide, slowly away, towards rear, hung right from over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong

12/1

6th

2

(9)

10th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Romantic Time

9st 9lb

J: Collen Storey

T: William Stone

raced wide, slowly away, towards rear, hung right from over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong

12/1

6th

9

(1)

11th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Leicester

Romantic Time

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: William Stone

raced freely, midfield on far side of group, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged right and no extra inside final furlong (jockey said filly jumped right-handed from the stalls and hung right)

20/1

14/1

Form: 41-921 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Two 6f novice wins on good to soft/soft; improved form when ready AW winner on final start for the Gosdens in July; sold 70,000gns since; fascinating to see how he goes for much respected new yard.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Brian Ellison

Too headstrong in a clear lead at Southwell (7f) last time, so did fairly well to be beaten only 2l in the end; gained last win off 10lb higher at Newcastle in August 2024; fighting chance provided he settles.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Well treated on last year's high points and it wasn't a bad run from off the pace at Chelmsford 12 days ago, given how that race panned out (pulled hard/got behind/found trouble); the cheekpieces are worth persevering with.

4/1

7th

13

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Tolstoy

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Well suited by York and went close there in June; inconsistent otherwise during a 2025 campaign that has been markedly less productive than 2024; cheekpieces refitted for the first time since 2022; opposed.

40/1

Form: 794716

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Added to 2yo wins at 5f when getting up late over extended 5f at Bath in June (good to firm) but he failed to find much back over 6f at Windsor last month and has been left on the same mark; tough call.
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5th

11

(2)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Amazonian Dream

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Hasn't won for a while but was an encouraging third on his return at action at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago; sports a first-time visor and is well-handicapped on his old form.

9/1

3rd

5

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Amazonian Dream

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Has returned to AW this year, best efforts when placed twice; losing run is mounting up but he has loads of Windsor form, including three wins, and returns to this venue off an attractive mark; possibilities.

8/1

9/1

Form: 5-221 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Reserve; £220,000 2yo; useful pedigree; has raced in novice and maiden races, making all to beat his two rivals in good style at Salisbury 14 days ago (6f, firm); unexposed but this is a difficult start to handicap career.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(5)

10th Aug 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:25 Kempton (AW)

Conflict

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

led early, headed and prominent after 1f, headway over 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong

7/2

11

(8)

6th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Conflict

8st 11lb

J: Reserve

T: Andrew Balding

Reserve; £220,000 2yo; useful pedigree; has raced in novice and maiden races, making all to beat his two rivals in good style at Salisbury 14 days ago (6f, firm); unexposed but this is a difficult start to handicap career.

9/1

Non-runners

Conflict

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.00
Straight Forecast £33.56
Tricast £125.86
Trifecta £107.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Spangled Mac

SPOTLIGHT:

Admiral D

POSTDATA:

Razeyna

Daily Mail:

Romantic Time

LAMBOURN:

Adaay In Asia

TOPSPEED:

Twelfth Knight

Daily Express:

Corazon

WEST COUNTRY:

Amazonian Dream

Telegraph:

Spangled Mac

The Sun:

Spangled Mac

The Star:

Spangled Mac

Daily Record:

Razeyna

RP Ratings:

Admiral D

The Guardian:

Admiral D

Daily Mirror:

Romantic Time

The Times:

Adaay In Asia