September 30 / 16.55 Ascot

16.55

Good

Ascot Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Ascot Classified Stakes

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.60
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 6-6301 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
10yo who is nothing like the force of old but, having dropped down the weights, he ended a long losing run at Newcastle (1m, AW) a fortnight ago; possesses loads of good form at Ascot and he could be a player if backing up that latest performance.
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10th

4

(11)

4th Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:10 Newmarket

Raising Sand

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jamie Osborne

towards rear

25/1

5th

4

(4)

6th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:22 Ascot

Raising Sand

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Veteran who won this race in 2016 and 2022, albeit was in ostensibly better form at the time on both occasions; absent since a below-par effort over C&D five months ago; the market signals may prove helpful.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 3120 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
All four starts on AW; flopped when favourite on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m) 36 days ago and it's hard to be confident on the back of that; however, he'd shown considerable promise in 7f/1m novices previously and shouldn't be written off on the back of just one poor run.
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11th

1

(8)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Baltimore Boy

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

C&D win for Michael Bell 12 months ago came off a 3lb higher mark; his two best runs for his new yard came over C&D too and when fifth at Ascot last time he was away from the main action; good claims.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

12th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Ascot

Baltimore Boy

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Horton

in rear

16/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 641111 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Versatile in terms of tactics and made it four 1m handicap wins on the spin when making all at Salisbury (good to firm) four weeks ago; this 3yo is clearly thriving and holds strong claims in his bid for a five-timer.
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3rd

10

(7)

30th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Persian Royal

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

took keen hold, held up in midfield, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, not pace to challenge

11/2

1st

1

(3)

1st Sep 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:26 Salisbury

Persian Royal

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

made all, shaken up 3f out, ridden 2f out, hard pressed over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, pushed out

5/2

1st

5

(1)

12th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newbury

Persian Royal

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

mounted in chute, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, wandered around but kept on strongly from over 1f out, readily

9/4

11/1

Form: 280132 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
He'd be 3lb better off with those with a mark of 90 if this was a handicap but this 3yo arrives in top form, with a good third of 14 at York (1m, good to firm) last month being followed by a creditable second at Newcastle (1m2f, AW); could be in the shake-up.
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4th

9

(2)

30th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

City Runner

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

took keen hold, led, headed but raced in second 5f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra and lost second final 110yds

11/1

2nd

8

(8)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

City Runner

9st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Brian Meehan

close up, shaken up up the centre from over 2f out, went second under 2f out, pushed along and ridden from over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

12/1

Form: 11-248

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
2-3 in 2yo novices and he reappeared with a near-miss in a handicap at Haydock (7f, soft) in July; kept on for fourth at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) next time; disappointing at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) since but this lightly raced 3yo could be suited by the step up to 1m if bouncing back to form; not ruled out for trainer who has won two of the last five runnings.
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1

(7)

27th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Spirit Of Nguru

9st 11lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Dual Kempton winner as a 2yo who's been expensive to follow in handicaps, getting turned over at 3-1 or shorter on six occasions; pulled hard in the visor back from a short break over C&D last week (third form of headgear tried).

5/1

5th

1

(5)

20th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Spirit Of Nguru

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: William Haggas

Three placed efforts in cheepieces/blinkers over 6f and 7f this winter; ran poorly at Lingfield eight weeks ago (headgear left off); drops back in class and with a visor enlisted; not ruled out.

4/1

9

(5)

29th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Spirit Of Nguru

8st 7lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: William Haggas

6th
2 (10)

9/1

Form: 682434 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Beaten on his last 11 starts going back to April 2021 but he's been running well off a reduced mark in recent months and was a good fourth of 16 at Doncaster (1m) last time; might not be far away.
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No Results Found

8/1

Form: 401252 C BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m on the round course here in July and he's continued in good form, most recently a head second of five in a C&D classified (good); this is a deeper race but there's every chance this 3yo will again be in the mix.
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3rd

1

(2)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

Al Marmar

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Placed twice over 1m since joining Gemma Tutty in the spring and probably wasn't suited by the drop to 7f when sixth in Class 4 handicap on latest outing; eased significantly in grade for this first venture beyond 1m and ought to pose a significant threat.

4/1

6th

8

(6)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Thirsk

Al Marmar

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

in rear

7/1

7th

3

(7)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Al Marmar

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gemma Tutty

led, edged left after 1f, headed and raced in second over 5f out, briefly led over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

8th
1 (12)
Ataser

33/1

Form: -60150

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Talented 2yo who raced just twice last year and returned to form with a 7f win at Newmarket in June on his third outing of this season; hasn't gone on from that the next twice, however, and he's unproven at 1m.
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7th

7

(8)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:55 Doncaster

Ataser

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

C&D winner but his last success was 2022 and he was quiet in his three runs last year; now 17lb lower than for last win but he needs a big turnaround after another absence; headgear removed.

25/1

Form: 771195 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Completed a double when winning over C&D (good to firm) in July and bounced back from lesser run at Goodwood when fifth of 14 at Kempton (1m, AW), where he fared best of the hold-up horses and didn't enjoy the clearest of passages; a contender if things pan out more favourably here.
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6

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:25 Doncaster

Fantasy Believer

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

8yo who has been in and out this year and was soundly beaten at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last time but prior to that he won over today's C&D (soft) and can't be ruled out off this 4lb higher mark.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Fantasy Believer

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

Retains ability aged eight and bagged a Class 2 prize at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) most recently, taking record to 10-56; back on career-high mark but drops back in grade; may well remain competitive.

9/2

6

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Fantasy Believer

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

In top form when racking up a hat-trick last summer and back at that level when third over 1m2f at Newcastle (AW) and Chepstow (good to soft) this summer; never a threat after a slow start at Southwell last time but more than capable off this mark and Oisin Murphy takes the reins.

8/1

8/1

Form: 31-103 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
4yo who has raced just five times and has two novice wins to his name; returned from a break at Yarmouth (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago and was a promising third in that handicap, having been denied a clear run; could have more to offer and he's firmly in calculations.
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1st

11

(8)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Rhythm N Rock

9st 9lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: John Butler

C&D winner in 2022 and narrowly failed to land a gamble off 1lb lower under these conditions just before Christmas; not as effective since but is worth a market check, particularly versus John Butler's other two runners.

20/1

11th

11

(4)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Rhythm N Rock

9st 2lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: John Butler

Gamble went astray, but only just, over C&D in December; not so effective over further at Wolverhampton since but he lurks on a dangerous mark; Final Night looks a safer option for John Butler fans.

14/1

OUR TIP

9/4

Form: 232-12 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of his three 2yo runs when winning on his handicap and seasonal debut at Newmarket (1m, soft) last month, and he went close on the other course there (1m, good) last Thursday; beaten at 1-2 on that last outing but it was still a good performance and this well-bred 3yo, who wears first-time cheekpieces, is open to further improvement for his top yard.
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10th

7

(2)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

Yantarni

8st 13lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Ian Williams

Good spell last summer culminated in a good second off 8lb higher in the Shergar Cup Mile here; not in the same form since, including during a stint in Bahrain.

16/1

Form: 052351

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Went very close at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) in June and dug deep to win by a neck at Epsom (7f, good) last time out; can give another good account but based on ratings he's at a slight disadvantage at these weights.
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5th

1

(4)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:40 Pontefract

Larado

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time turf winner who is just 1lb higher than when winning at Lingfield (1m, AW) in February; hasn't been in the same form since and returns from a break today, but drops back down in grade and is not ruled out.

9/1

10th

12

(7)

4th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:50 Newmarket

Larado

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Often front-runs; Lingfield AW in February ended his losing run and he was 33-1 when well held there in a Class 2 latest outing (rare start with this visor, instead of usual blinkers); second at Epsom last August showed some turf ability remained, but he's 2lb higher today and not the percentage call.

33/1

Non-runners

Larado

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £336.40
Straight Forecast £289.12
Trifecta £1667.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yantarni

Daily Mail:

Al Marmar

TOPSPEED:

Bullace

NEWMARKET:

Baltimore Boy

Daily Express:

Persian Royal

Daily Record:

Al Marmar

RP Ratings:

Yantarni

POSTDATA:

Yantarni

The Times:

Yantarni

Telegraph:

Yantarni

Daily Mirror:

Yantarni

The Sun:

Yantarni

The Star:

Yantarni

The Guardian:

Bullace