13.50

16

(20)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Surely Not

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Strike-rate of 4-8 and unbeaten in two runs since gelded, winning with a bit in hand at both Newmarket (1m, good to soft) and over a little shorter at Chester (soft); can race freely so this big-field scenario should suit, but whether he'll be good enough is doubtful.

16/1

1st

6

(6)

11th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Surely Not

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Dual winner at 2 who took his form up another notch after a gelding operation when making a winning reappearance in a 15-runner Newmarket handicap (1m, good to soft) 22 days ago; may have been helped by being held up in a race where the leaders appeared to go hard but it was still a pleasing performance and his stable's continued good form provides hope for better again.

4/1

1st

11

(3)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Newmarket

Surely Not

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Had 7f wins on AW and good ground in his six-race 2yo career; fair fifth of 12 in a York nursery on final outing, when upped to 1m on good to soft; gelded since; needs to resume headway but yard is among the winners.

14/1

1st

6

(5)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:40 Sandown

Connemara Coast

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hughes

Wolverhampton novice winner (7f, AW) last autumn and ran well when second of 15 behind a subsequent winner at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) in April; didn't enjoy the best of runs when fourth of seven there (1m2f, good) last month, but it didn't cost him the race; bit more needed.

5/2

4th

2

(3)

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Newmarket

Connemara Coast

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Richard Hughes

Made all in novice at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in October; gelded before handicap debut here (1m, good to soft) four weeks ago and it was an eyecatching performance to be second of 15, given how long he spent on the bridle looking for a clear run; should stay 1m2f and although raised 3lb, he looks better than that.

11/4

2nd

9

(1)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Newmarket

Connemara Coast

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hughes

Late foal; sole turf start was at Ascot (good) on debut, promising; made all at Wolverhampton (7f) in October and creditable fifth of 12 in another novice at Lingfield (1m) on reappearance last month; gelded since; needs improvement on this handicap debut but early days.

10/1

1st

1

(6)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Gulmarg

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

In the frame in ten of his 12 starts since his latest success, as when fourth of ten at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) 15 days ago where he looked unlucky not to finish closer; his consistency means he gets little respite from the handicapper, but should run his race again.

2/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Gulmarg

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Nothing wrong with any of his three course efforts and cheekpieces have helped lately; has had plenty of chances off this sort of mark but should run his race again and the step back up from 7f won't hurt.

8/1

4th

3

(11)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Gulmarg

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: S Woods

Placed in eight of his ten starts since winning at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) last summer including when beaten a neck at Kempton (7f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) last month; 1lb higher, but each-way claims again.

4/1

5th

10

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Supreme King

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

C&D winner two years ago who tends to stick to the AW these days; back up in the weights following a hat-trick in the winter and needs to bounce back from a lesser effort when last seen five weeks ago.

10/1

5th

5

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Supreme King

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

0-8 here but completed a 6f hat-trick when scoring at Kempton (Polytrack; also won on Tapeta) in February; repeatedly denied a run when unlucky fifth next time and latest third (Hunky Dory fifth) was a solid effort a fortnight ago; considered.

5/1

3rd

6

(3)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Supreme King

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

Unlucky fifth, getting no sort of run, in the Kempton event won by Lazzar when bidding for a 6f four-timer; treated as still in form and still well handicapped (mark is unchanged); remains of interest at this level.

5/1

2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:50 Kempton

Burdett Road

11st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

Not in top form since returned to the Flat but solid hurdles record (1121322) suggests a resurgence is likely; ran creditably, albeit fortunate to finish second the way things panned out, in the Champion Hurdle when last seen in this sphere; has the best chance at the weights.

4/5

6th

3

(2)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Burdett Road

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Runner-up (albeit fortunate) in the Champion Hurdle in March and easily made all in this last year (soft; seems versatile ground-wise); he enjoyed the run of the race 12 months ago and hasn't shone on his two Flat starts this year, but he drops back in grade today and may once more benefit from an uncontested lead; could make another bold bid now back here.

7/1

8th

4

(8)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Burdett Road

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Won the Golden Gates Handicap at this meeting in 2023 (1m2f, good to firm) and was a Listed winner at Newmarket (1m4f, soft) last September; runner-up in the Champion Hurdle in March, albeit fortunate; failed to settle when tailed off back on the Flat at Sandown (2m) last month and this drop back in trip seems a likely plus, but a Flat career best is required.

20/1

2nd

5

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Newmarket

Bussento

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Finally off the mark in a weak maiden at Bath last month and it wasn't his first good effort in handicap company when a close third at Ascot (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago; was ridden more patiently than usual on that occasion; thereabouts.

5/1

3rd

11

(13)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Bussento

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Goes well with positive tactics and got off the mark after a gelding operation by making all in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good to soft; handles good to firm) last month; could be unexposed as a sprinter (campaigned at 7f/1m earlier in career) and he needs serious consideration back in a handicap.

7/1

1st

3

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:10 Bath

Bussento

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

made all, pushed along over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, jumped finish line, comfortably

1/4

8th

9

(11)

28th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Elwasme

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Showed ability in his first three starts including when fourth of 11 on his return in an above-average Southwell novice (7f, Tapeta) in April, but has something to prove after an underwhelming handicap debut at Newmarket (1m good to soft) ten weeks ago.

14/1

8th

13

(14)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Newmarket

Elwasme

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Fair form at Sandown (7f/1m, on soft ground on second occasion) as 2yo and at Southwell (7f, AW) 15 days ago; makes handicap debut and may still do better.

8/1

4th

4

(10)

4th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Elwasme

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

From a successful family and showed promise in two starts at Sandown (7f/1m) last year, finishing fourth of seven behind a subsequent Listed winner on the second occasion; can be handicapped after this but still holds each-way claims on this return; stable also runs Bell Song.

5/1

8th

9

(5)

17th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Seductive Power

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Brett Johnson

The drop to sprinting didn't help at Lingfield 13 days ago, weakening in the straight; blinkers return today but there is other pace on show and he's got too much to prove for comfort.

25/1

8th

9

(5)

17th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Seductive Power

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Brett Johnson

The drop to sprinting didn't help at Lingfield 13 days ago, weakening in the straight; blinkers return today but there is other pace on show and he's got too much to prove for comfort.

25/1

7th

5

(4)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Seductive Power

9st 7lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Brett Johnson

Won a 2yo novice at Newbury on his third run for Richard Hannon (6f, good); winless at three but he ran some good races off much higher marks than this; hasn't lasted home over further in two Class 4 events for new yard this season; may fare better sprinting but he's not a solid option.

16/1

10th

8

(8)

4th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Newbury

Gentle Whinny

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Denis Coakley

0-6 in handicaps since winning 2yo novice race; however, ran encouragingly in first-time visor at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) most recently; could go well in the retained headgear.

12/1

5th

2

(7)

1st Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Gentle Whinny

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Her only win (eight races) came at Windsor (1m, good) in October 2022; little impact since, bleeding on final start last year (wore cheekpieces) and tailed off again on reappearance in April; visor is now applied.

10/1

1st

11

(7)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Playupskyblues

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

The winner of two of his seven starts, more recently a 1m Class 5 handicap at Kempton last month off 3lb lower; respectable third on turf last time; needs further progress to win.

12/1

3rd

7

(6)

1st Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:13 Salisbury

Playupskyblues

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has won on good to soft; quite well backed when landing his first handicap over 1m at Kempton having been handy throughout; appeared to have a bit in hand and only 3lb higher for this.

11/4

1st

4

(7)

14th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Kempton (AW)

Playupskyblues

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Turf novice winner last October; quiet return but fared better when sixth of 16 in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Newbury (1m, good) 24 days ago and the winner has gone in again since; down another 1lb and worth a second look.

12/1

1st

1

(3)

21st Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

14:40 Brighton

Cobalt Blue

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Inconsistent nine-race maiden but he's been placed in last two starts and hit a personal best with his close call in a C&D handicap (good) 12 days ago; just about sets the standard on that form and he's a key player back in a maiden.

7/4

2nd

9

(13)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

16:30 Brighton

Cobalt Blue

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

A maiden after eight runs but has worked his way back into form this summer and shaped very much as though ready for another crack at 1m when staying on well for third at Epsom (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago.

5/1

6th

4

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Dream Pirate

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Two course wins on slower than good, the latest off 2lb lower last September; added a 1m2f success at Lingfield in January and his subsequent modest effort at Nottingham may have been needed after three-months off; more appealing than many.

7/1

9th

3

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Dream Pirate

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Back to winning ways on Lingfield's AW (1m2f) in January; his four successes prior to that all came on turf (including 1m here) so he should remain competitive off only 2lb higher if fully primed after three months off.

13/2

1st

6

(9)

26th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 2

17:35 Nottingham

Almarin

9st 2lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Patrick Owens

Won 1m Yarmouth novice on good to soft last September; no real evidence he's ahead of his mark this year, despite a somewhat luckless AW run behind Botas (1m) in August; however, his finishing hasn't been that strong over the trip on turf and AW since and looks up against it.

12/1

3rd

3

(10)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Almarin

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Patrick Owens

Yarmouth novice winner (1m, good to soft) a year ago and has run some good race since handicapping, especially since headgear went on; finished just behind King Cabo over C&D on his penultimate start (first-time blinkers), but may have finished ahead of that rival with a clear run; could be worth chancing.

10/1

5th

2

(5)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Almarin

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Patrick Owens

Yarmouth novice winner (1m, good to soft) last autumn and twice runner-up off similar marks in handicaps this summer; possible to forgive his latest effort on AW debut (first-time blinkers), but he could probably do with some rain back on turf.

6/1