May 03 / 17.00 Ascot

17.00

Good To Soft

Svend Kold Memorial Handicap (Sponsored By Howden)

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Svend Kold Memorial Handicap (Sponsored By Howden)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 98-231 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Had C&D form for previous trainer; not the easiest of rides but flourishing at 5f for new yard, unlucky at Yarmouth in April and emphatic winner at Windsor last week (both on soft; four wins on good); still well treated despite penalty; solid option.
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12th

6

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Spoof

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Two heavy-ground wins in 2023 and this 11yo reappeared with a win in a big-field handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) this March, when 1lb higher; however, he's performed below that level on his three outings since.

25/1

5th

7

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Spoof

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

40-1 winner of a big-field C&D handicap (good to soft) in March on reappearance; the return to Doncaster may be a positive but this 11yo has been well beaten on both starts since and needs to turn things around.

16/1

10th

8

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

Spoof

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Well into the veteran stage now but he showed he's still got some ammunition left when a 40-1 winner of 17-runner Doncaster handicap (5f, good to soft) on his March reappearance; only eighth of 11 at Carlisle on his sole subsequent start, however, and he'll need to prove that win wasn't his last hurrah.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 6133-7 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All three wins at Nottingham but he ran really well when close up in the big C&D handicap at the Royal meeting two years ago and should be all the better for his Newbury reappearance; effective on all surfaces; shouldn't be far away.
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7

(3)

20th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

16:03 Yarmouth

Fantasy Master

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Struggled in a Class 2 at Ascot last time but he had run well in four of his other five starts this season; on a competitive mark and seems fine on most surfaces.

7/1

8th

14

(14)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Fantasy Master

8st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Robert Cowell

He has run well in four of his five starts this season, over 6f (here) and 5f, but this looks a stiff task.

16/1

2nd

9

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Fantasy Master

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Robert Cowell

Won this in 2024 (good) and fourth of 16 last year (soft); went close at Newmarket (5f, good) last month and, although this 8yo wasn't seen to best effect when third of four at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) eight days later, he's firmly in calculations back at Doncaster.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 32407- D

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has led; won 6f novice and 5f Goodwood handicap (good to firm) for Clive Cox but below best on final starts for him and sold 25,000gns; drying ground a help but lacks a recent run on debut for new yard.
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4th

8

(6)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Rum Cocktail

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Placed in her first two starts for this yard before bolting up in a Class 4 handicap at Yarmouth in June (5f, good to firm); she's come up well short in two Listed events since, though, and is likely to do so again here.

40/1

12th

4

(13)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

14:50 Ayr

Rum Cocktail

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

4yo who posted a career best when easily winning Yarmouth handicap (5f, good to firm) in June, but she's since been soundly beaten in a Listed race at York (5f, good to soft); others are preferred.

33/1

7th

10

(6)

15th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:35 York

Rum Cocktail

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

slightly awkward start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders in centre of group

25/1

Form: 0214-7 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Having first course run but he isn't track-dependent and the stiff finish suited when winning his second race on the July course at Newmarket in August (5f, good; has won on heavy); can improve for recent reappearance and play a part.
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7th

3

(3)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Isle Of Lismore

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

Prolific turf winner who scored at Ffos Las (5f, good) in June but he's not gone on from that and was a long way below form at Sandown last time; has something to prove again and he's 0-7 on AW; visor removed.

9/1

7th

6

(1)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:36 Sandown

Isle Of Lismore

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Returned to winning form at Ffos Las (5f, good) in June and his subsequent third of six at Lingfield (5f) was perfectly respectable given he is 0-7 on the AW; handles soft ground well and should play a part if things pan out from the rails draw.

5/1

3rd

2

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Isle Of Lismore

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Ended a two-year losing run with a hard-fought success at Ffos Las (5f, good) in June; 3lb higher on a first AW outing since April 2024; others appeal more.

9/4

Form: 386598 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Had several headgear switches on the AW over the winter; has a much lower turf mark but seen very infrequently on grass in the last two years (sole win in a novice four years ago); up against it.
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7th

6

(3)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Not as good or consistent as he was and does a lot of his racing now over 6f, as when behind Monks Dream (Dark Kestrel fifth) here recently; again only holds each-way claims.

8/1

7

(6)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Dropped to a dangerous mark and his last two efforts have been more encouraging; 7lb better off with Brazilian Rose on last month's C&D run but wouldn't be open to the same progress as that rival.

14/1

4th

2

(2)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Power

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Close third on latest outing but isn't certain to build on that effort; 0-11 for current yard and losing run goes back to 2022.

10/1

Form: 4023-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Often leads; sole handicap win at 7f (soft) but equally effective at 6f and ran as though needing the outing on recent return at Newbury; only lightly raced and should have more to come; interesting on drop to 5f.
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13th

11

(6)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Zero Carbon

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Four wins from ten starts over C&D but looked on the downgrade during a limited campaign last year and turned in an ordinary comeback here two months ago; some way down the pecking order.

25/1

7th

1

(2)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

Zero Carbon

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

His last four wins have been over C&D but latest was in August 2024; well handicapped on old form but he's been out of sorts in three runs for his current yard and was beaten 12l here (6f) in December; returns after a break and needs a major revival back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

13/2

4

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Zero Carbon

9st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Below par on turf last time (stable debut, back from break); has a better strike-rate on AW but seems ideally suited by Kempton; gained last four wins there.

20/1

Form: 483-54 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Six turf wins at sprint trips on good to firm and good; losing run on grass goes back nearly two years but he's 12lb lower than reappearance last year and Oisin Murphy is back in the saddle.
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4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

3

(1)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Equal

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, prominent, going okay over 1f out, lost third final strides

8/1

4th

7

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Beyond Equal

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Stuart Kittow

dwelt start

6/1

Form: 2438-6 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Only just touched off on sole C&D start last summer which divided two 5f wins (all on good to firm); also acts on good to soft; made perfectly respectable return on AW and has the benefit of Billy Loughnane's claim but she'll probably need a career best to win.
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9th

9

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Glamorous Breeze

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: Christopher Mason

She hasn't won yet this year but has run a series of good races, including over C&D; sliding down the weights but stable may hold stronger claims with her brother All Ways Glamorous.

14/1

5th

8

(11)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Glamorous Breeze

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Hasn't won at Ascot but she has run several good races at the track; as good as ever this year and she should be heavily involved at the business end of the race.

7/1

6th

2

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Glamorous Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Likeable 8yo mare with a consistent record and ten wins to her name; as good as ever when third of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last month, keeping on gamely; should go well again off 1lb higher.

7/1

Form: 4210-5 D

Last run: 102 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Had some good results in the last 12 months or so, including two 5f wins on turf and the AW, but was a shade flat when last seen in midwinter and this looks a tough call.
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7th

2

(5)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

La Roca Del Fuego

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Geoffrey Deacon

in rear early, headway and prominent after 1f

8/1

5th

3

(4)

12th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:08 Windsor

La Roca Del Fuego

9st 12lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Geoffrey Deacon

Front-runner; 5lb lower than for his Chelmsford win in December; fully effective over C&D and he's likely to make a bold bid.

6/1

6th

8

(4)

22nd May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

La Roca Del Fuego

9st 0lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Geoffrey Deacon

C&D winner who scored at Chelmsford in December but he's not easy to predict and dropped out at Ascot (5f, good) 19 days ago; may have needed that after a short break but he needs to get back near his best.

20/1

10/1

Form: 0928-9 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Successful handicap debut at Thirsk last June (5f, good) and two close calls subsequently; sluggish start to the year at Beverley 14 days ago and now fitted with cheekpieces; needs to have improved over the winter to justify current mark in a competitive race.
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7

(2)

20th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:38 Yarmouth

Rambuso Creek

9st 4lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Michael Herrington

Only 4-46 but two of those wins have come in his last four races; stayed on best over 5f at Nottingham last week (good to soft) and returning to 6f if anything is a positive; Toby Moore takes over, so effectively he's 4lb lower; clear claims, especially should it get wet (fine on good).

4/1

1st

10

(6)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:22 Nottingham

Rambuso Creek

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Ended a long losing run when running away with a 6f classified event here (soft) in June; suffered a troubled run through over 6f here last week, his first start for 114 days, and he should be in the thick of the action here granted any luck in running.

6/1

Form: 13718- D

Last run: 153 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won three of eight attempts at about 5f in 2022, on turf and AW, but was never sighted on latest run in December and he came on for his reappearance 12 months ago.
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4th

8

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cabeza De Llave

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Stuck on a losing run but has never been lower in the ratings and latest fourth of ten at Sandown was in a higher grade; one to consider.

7/1

4th

12

(7)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

13:45 Sandown

Cabeza De Llave

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Michael Attwater

Six-time winner but his losing runs stretches back to October 2024 and a career-low mark saw him only finish fifth of 11 at Windsor (5f) last Monday; however, his sole appearance here, when a runner-up in 2023, was has second-best effort on RPRs and he'll probably pop up again at some point; 1lb out of the handicap.

20/1

5th

5

(2)

7th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:15 Windsor

Cabeza De Llave

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Losing run up to 18, but he has dropped to an attractive mark and has won twice and been placed five times from 12 starts over C&D; one to be interested in.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 673-15 C

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Not usually one to look out for on reappearance so to his credit that he made a winning return last month at Yarmouth (5f, soft; has won on good to firm); back up just 2lb and has shown smart course form in the past but he never looked like getting competitive at Windsor on Monday.
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7th

4

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Stone Circle

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Well handicapped on his Yarmouth win (5f, good to soft) last summer but he has a mixed record this season and has finished down the field in last two runs; losing run is now up to 11 and others are more solid.

7/1

7th

4

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

15:38 Nottingham

Stone Circle

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Well handicapped on his Yarmouth win (5f, good to soft) last summer but he has a mixed record this season and has finished down the field in last two runs; losing run is now up to 11 and others are more solid.

7/1

5th

8

(3)

8th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:53 Leicester

Stone Circle

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Bell

raced in last, headway over 1f out, not reach leaders

9/1

Non-runners

Stone Circle

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Payout
Exacta £30.40
Straight Forecast £35.26
Tricast £355.19
Trifecta £352.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spoof

LAMBOURN:

Zero Carbon

The Times:

Glamorous Breeze

Daily Mirror:

Beyond Equal

TOPSPEED:

Rum Cocktail

NEWMARKET:

Fantasy Master

The Sun:

Zero Carbon

D Express:

Glamorous Breeze

The Star:

Beyond Equal

RP Ratings:

Spoof

POSTDATA:

Spoof

Telegraph:

Spoof

The Guardian:

Spoof

Daily Mail:

Spoof

Daily Record:

Spoof