September 02 / 17.25 Ascot

17.25

Good

Harrogate Spring Water Handicap

  • Prize money: £8316
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Harrogate Spring Water Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.40
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 311252 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two front-running 7f wins at Brighton in midsummer but he couldn't make it three at Epsom in July and still to prove he has the wherewithal for a thorough test over 7f; others are higher up the list.
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3rd

5

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Ideal Guest

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

5-40; runner-up to Without Delay over C&D (good to firm; in cheekpieces) last July and found another of these rivals - Roundhay Park - too strong at Ripon (in a visor) next time; ended last season on a downbeat note and no win since October 2023; monitor only.

12/1

11th

2

(8)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Ideal Guest

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

On a losing run and he came in a below-par fifth of eight in 7f Brighton handicap 34 days ago; more is needed in refitted cheekpieces.

9/2

1

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Ideal Guest

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Harriet Bethell

Dual C&D winner for his previous yard in 2022 but has only once been back; second of nine at Catterick (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) before keeping on for third at Ripon (6f, soft; first-time visor) 18 days ago; returns to Brighton and steps back up in trip from a handy mark.

3/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 286423

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Sole win over a sharp 5f as 2yo; stays 7f on AW but unproven with a stiff test at the trip and he never really looked like getting into contention when 5l third at Newbury recently (7f, good); needs better.
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4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4th

5

(5)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Secret Strength

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 221-15 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Good winner on final 2yo start but not seen again for over a year, when making all in emphatic style at Newmarket in July (7f, good to firm); didn't cope with the quick turnaround when fading under a penalty there next time but can be given the benefit of the doubt after a longer break this time; should have more to give.
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8th

12

(2)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Love De Vega

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, pressed leader early, in touch with leaders after 1f

14/1

6th

5

(6)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Goodwood

Love De Vega

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in second, lost position over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

10/1

8th

3

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:47 Ripon

Love De Vega

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins in a busy campaign this year, the latest at Pontefract (1m, good) last month; another solid effort when second of 13 in a Racing League handicap at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago and although up another 3lb, still makes the shortlist.

11/2

Form: 5-6232 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Sole win on AW as 2yo but has good turf handicap form as well, being only just denied by a useful one at Doncaster in May (1m) and failing narrowly against a hardened older rival when dropped to 7f at Sandown in August (good to firm); solid chance.
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3rd

6

(9)

12th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Majestic Fighter

9st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

raced wide, in touch with leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, rallied and went third inside final 110yds, kept on

13/2

4th

4

(10)

2nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ascot

Majestic Fighter

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

in rear towards near side, pushed along over 3f out, kept on well from over 1f out, not reach leaders, did well in the circumstances

9/2

2nd

3

(1)

4th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Sandown

Majestic Fighter

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

prominent, pushed along over 3f out, edged left over 2f out, went second inside final furlong, kept on well, just denied

5/2

Form: 692629 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Only narrowly failed to add to AW win as 2yo when touched off at Haydock in August (7f, good; first-time blinkers, retained here) and had a luckless run at Newbury since (eased after being hampered); probably needs to find a bit more.
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6th

2

(3)

20th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Swansong

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

dwelt start, took keen hold, held up in rear, ridden and some headway over 1f out, soon no impression

5/1

2nd

4

(8)

27th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dark Swansong

9st 10lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

dwelt start, pushed along early, in rear, going okay but still plenty to do 2f out, shaken up and headway over 1f out, ridden and went second final 110yds, soon edged left, kept on well but just held

10/1

5th

7

(3)

2nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ascot

Dark Swansong

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

in rear towards near side, shaken up over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 121034

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; all races at 6f, winning a Windsor handicap in June but not obviously ahead of his mark since; not necessarily the strongest of finishers so far which leaves him with something to prove over 7f.
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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

12/1

Form: 212414 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
First experience of soft ground was not a happy one last week but he has a weights turnaround with Ideal Guest on Brighton form previously and this is the first time he's raced over a stiff 7f on good ground since coming clear at Chepstow in June; has a squeak.
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3

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Of War

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Blew the start over C&D last week but he had been in good order prior to that, winning twice at Brighton this autumn; can bounce back quickly.

10/1

3

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Of War

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Blew the start over C&D last week but he had been in good order prior to that, winning twice at Brighton this autumn; can bounce back quickly.

10/1

Form: 307254 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Mixed in handicaps since AW maiden win in January but was close up over 6f here in May and later involved in a tight finish over 7f at Newbury in June (good); lesser efforts since but he does at least have course form.
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8

(14)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Al Ameen

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Three wins over C&D in the spring, but last two efforts (albeit in warmer company) leave something to be desired; widest stall to contend with.

14/1

10

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Al Ameen

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Fanshawe

Campaigned mostly at shorter; scored three times over 7f at Kempton in the spring; below par over C&D on penultimate outing and has something to prove back at 1m.

50/1

Form: 9-1046

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Convincing winner of 1m handicap on Southwell Tapeta in March, a race that worked out well; didn't go on from that but is only 1lb higher than for the win and can clearly go well fresh; left Andrew Balding for 32,000gns; first run at 7f since debut; interesting on debut for yard.
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9th

4

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Nasim

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Has won his last two races, the latest over this C&D in August by 3l; interesting off this 4lb higher mark.

4/1

3

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Nasim

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mark Pattinson

Triple AW winner (including here) who was on a long losing run until popping up in a Windsor classified (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; had previously looked a little unlucky when second in a similar event over C&D in March; chance.

6/1

4

(7)

4th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Windsor

Nasim

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mark Pattinson

Triple AW scorer but is on a long losing sequence; modest fourth in classified contest at Windsor (11.5f) when last seen seven weeks ago, taking turf record to 0-12.

11/2

11/2

Form: 14 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Buckled down well when beating three subsequent winners at Newmarket in June (7f, good) but she found little under a penalty behind a well-touted newcomer over 1m there in July; should be suited by the return to 7f now handicapping and she has potential.
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10th

2

(1)

2nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ascot

Midnight Moll

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

slowly away, in rear up the centre, ridden after halfway, edged right 3f out, hung right over 2f out, never on terms

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £112.50
Straight Forecast £116.88
Tricast £339.35
Trifecta £480.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Majestic Fighter

RP Ratings:

Love De Vega

LAMBOURN:

Midnight Moll

NEWMARKET:

Ideal Guest

POSTDATA:

Al Ameen

The Guardian:

Nasim

Telegraph:

Midnight Moll

TOPSPEED:

Majestic Fighter

The Times:

Majestic Fighter

Daily Mail:

Majestic Fighter

Daily Mirror:

Majestic Fighter

The Star:

Majestic Fighter

Daily Record:

Ideal Guest

Daily Express:

Love De Vega

The Sun:

Love De Vega