June 20 / 15.05 Ascot

15.05

Good To Firm

Coventry Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £85065
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 22 runners
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Coventry Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.32
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 11

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Purchased for 480,000gns as a yearling and has looked a colt of immense promise with wins at Navan (5.7f, soft; by 10l) in April and Naas (5f, good) in May, odds-on each time; very strong at the finish on second occasion and that form has been boosted since; should be suited by today's step up in trip and represents a trainer who has won this race a record nine times; likely to take another step forward and he's top of the list.
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9th

11

(4)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

River Tiber

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

prominent on near side of group, weakened over 1f out

7/1

8th

14

(7)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:25 Ascot

River Tiber

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won the 6f Group 2 Coventry Stakes at this meeting in 2023, with Haatem back in fifth; has finished third in Group 1 events since, most recently behind Rosallion and Haatem in the Irish 2,000 Guineas on reappearance; no extra late on that day, and likely be at least as effective over today's distance; handles any ground; should be at concert pitch now and looks the one to beat in receipt of 3lb from Haatem.

6/4

3rd

5

(5)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

River Tiber

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

5/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.95

Form: 1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Like last year's winner Bradsell, he's an unbeaten colt trained by Archie Watson and ridden by Hollie Doyle; justified strong support in six-runner maiden at Ayr (6f, good; 5-4) last month, making all in convincing fashion; has a Group 1 entry and looks a useful prospect at least.
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8th

2

(8)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newbury

Army Ethos

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

led against near rail

13/2

8th

2

(8)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newbury

Army Ethos

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

led against near rail

13/2

2nd

1

(3)

3rd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Army Ethos

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Impressed at Ayr on his debut last May and went down narrowly in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good), doing best of the larger central group; subsequent absence is the obvious concern but he returns at a realistic level and sets an extremely high standard for a race of this nature.

2/7

16/1

  • Place: £4.15

Form: 1

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
A brother to the 2020 Abbaye winner Wooded, and he looked a potentially smart juvenile with a runaway success in the first 2yo event of the season at the Curragh (5f, soft/heavy) in March; missed an engagement in a Listed race there in May when he was found to be coughing; this is a sterner assignment but he's still in the could-be-anything category.
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6th

1

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Bucanero Fuerte

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Classy juvenile and a six-time winner, including four times at this track over 5f/6f; two wins last season included a Listed heat over 5f at Naas and the Group 3 Phoenix Sprint Stakes here over 6f (both on good); weakened late over 6f in a Group 2 here last time, and not dismissed back at 5f.

17/2

4th

3

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Bucanero Fuerte

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Group 1-winning juvenile over C&D; returned from aborted stud career last year and won a 5f Listed race at Naas (good) and a C&D Group 3 (6f, good); fine third in the Group 1 Flying Five before failing to run to expectations at the Breeders' Cup; well below best on soft on seasonal debut at Cork; better over 5f at Naas, but needs more to make an impact here.

4/1

5th

2

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Bucanero Fuerte

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Top class 2yo returned from aborted stud career last year and won a C&D Listed race (good) and a Curragh Group 3 (6f, good); fine third in the Group 1 Flying Five before a below-par run at the Breeders' Cup; soft ground not ideal for seasonal reappearance and better expected now; chance.

4/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 11 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Battling victories at Navan (5.7f, soft) and the Curragh (6f, good), improving markedly when edging ahead close home in Group 3 event on second occasion; having fetched 15,000 euros as a foal and 11,000 euros as a yearling, he was sold again for £1,100,000 yesterday; a repeat of that latest form would put him in the thick of things again and he may not have reached his limit just yet.
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12th

10

(15)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Givemethebeatboys

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

raced near side, towards rear

20/1

14th

9

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Givemethebeatboys

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Bounced back from his flop in the Commonwealth Cup to rally to win the Group 3 Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh four weeks ago (6f, good to firm; Kind Of Blue a narrow second); won his maiden on soft going; this 3yo was better than ever last time but needs another step forward today.

14/1

1st

9

(8)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Givemethebeatboys

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

led towards far side, headed over 1f out, ridden and rallied when led again inside final 110yds, all out

6/1

5th
13 (8)
Haatem

25/1

Form: 313 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Probably didn't have much to beat when landing the odds at Bath (5.7f, good) in May, but he then did well considering a slow start when third of 12 to Bobsleigh in a stronger race at Epsom (6f, good to firm; 9-4 favourite) the following month; still unexposed and could outrun his likely odds.
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16th

9

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Haatem

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

Landed a second win at this meeting when seeing off Galen, King's Gambit and Enfjaar in this race on good to firm 12 months ago; below-par seventh on 1m2f Goodwood reappearance 25 days ago but this has presumably been the target again; the mount of James Doyle from the three Wathnan runners.

11/2

7th

6

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

Haatem

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has form on all types of ground; smart performer whose strong CV includes wins in the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood as a 2yo and two Royal Ascot contests, more recently last year's Wolferton (1m2f Listed); best figures give him a major chance at the weights.

7/2

6th

3

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Haatem

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hannon

Gave a typically tenacious display to win 16-runner Listed race at Royal Ascot in June on his first crack at 1m2f; respectable, running-on third back over 1m for Group 2 there four weeks ago, so it looks as if about 1m2f is indeed his trip these days and he looks set for a bold show.

3/1

Form: 11 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in maiden at Brighton (5.2f, good to firm) and conditions event at Epsom (6f, good to firm), stepping up markedly on debut form and strong at the finish in latter; not dismissed lightly but he'll need another jolt of improvement if he's to complete the hat-trick.
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23th

10

(18)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Bobsleigh

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His first campaign started well, making it 2-2 in Epsom's Woodcote Stakes before finishing sixth of 20 here in the Coventry; that was as good as it got and he signed off with a heavy defeat on nursery debut; now having his first race in ten months and on his first venture beyond 6f, so there are some serious questions to confront.

50/1

14th

1

(13)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Bobsleigh

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

always behind

11/1

5th

4

(12)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Bobsleigh

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

in rear

13/2

Form: 1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Related to plenty of sprint winners and made the perfect start in novice at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm; 14-1) four weeks ago, comfortably on top at the finish; improvement is possible but it's certainly necessary.
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8

(17)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Watch My Tracer

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Scott

Goes well fresh, winning a Listed AW race (7f) in 2024 before failing to go on and it was a similar story in Bahrain this winter, winning there in December but in the ruck twice since; has a demanding task here.

66/1

24th

7

(10)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Watch My Tracer

9st 5lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: George Scott

Career best when getting up late on in a 7f Listed event on the AW in March but he has beaten just one rival in his two subsequent appearances, in the Group 3 Greenham (7f) and a 6f handicap at Newmarket; not a lot went right last time but this stiff 1m could trouble him, as might a tough-looking mark; hood added.

40/1

6th

1

(5)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Newmarket

Watch My Tracer

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Dual 6f winner on turf last term and 7f Listed scorer on AW this season; comfortably held in Group 3 most recently; ran well (off 2lb lower) at York on sole handicap attempt but this looks a harder task.

16/1

Form: 41

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had only two rivals to contend with at Leicester (5f, soft; evens) in April but he trounced them, improving significantly on his debut form; flying much higher today but the step up in distance should suit him well and his trainer landed the Coventry two years ago with Berkshire Shadow (ridden by Oisin Murphy); lively outsider.
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4th

8

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Newbury

Spanish Phoenix

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Stablemate of Array; recorded a soft-ground win (5f) in the spring; behind Haatem in major 2yo races since but wasn't disgraced in the Coventry (6f) and the 7f trip may partly excuse his Superlative and Vintage efforts; not fully exposed at sprint distances.

25/1

9th

7

(6)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Goodwood

Spanish Phoenix

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Beat just two rivals at Leicester in April (5f, soft); ran quite well in the Coventry but has more than 2l to find with Haatem on that form and he was beaten appreciably further by that rival when not getting home over 7f in the Group 2 Superlative; clearly up against it unless he can find a surge of improvement from somewhere.

14/1

6th

10

(8)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Spanish Phoenix

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, led up the centre

12/1

3/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Mehmas (second to Caravaggio in this race in 2016); bought for 160,000gns at the breeze-ups and looked worth every penny with a startling 12l success on his debut at Ripon (6f, good; 4-1) one month ago, storming clear from over 1f out; may not have had much to beat but he recorded a time significantly quicker than two 3yo winners over the same distance on the same card and needs taking very seriously indeed in this higher grade.
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7th

2

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Kempton (AW)

Asadna

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Alice Haynes

After winning his first race by some 12l, he finished midfield in the Coventry and has since come up short in two Listed races, running rather flat last time at Ripon (scene of debut success) when behind Seven Questions; cheekpieces now added.

10/1

6th

1

(4)

28th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Ripon

Asadna

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Alice Haynes

Very impressive on debut over C&D (good) in May; hasn't kicked on as might have been expected but he was still a good Listed third at Newbury (6f, good) last month, when half a length behind runner-up Shagraan, and the return to Ripon could be a positive.

5/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns yearling; built on a promising debut to win York maiden (6f, good to firm) last month; it's unlikely he's reached his ceiling just yet but this assignment demands much more and Kevin Stott has jumped ship to ride Bucanero Fuerte.
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3rd

3

(9)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cuban Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Murray

Out of his depth in a Group 1 latest; some promising form in Britain earlier in the year but needs to take his form to a new level here.

33/1

4th

3

(4)

10th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Cuban Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Adrian Murray

led, headed under 2f out, soon weakened

200/1

8th

2

(9)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Cuban Thunder

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

in touch with leaders up the centre

50/1

11th
10 (15)
Fandom

16/1

Form: 1

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Intriguing contender from the US; well bred and a 170,000gns yearling; bolted up in eight-runner maiden at Keeneland (5.5f, firm; blinkered) in April on his only outing, making all and clear from over 1f out; represents a yard that has enjoyed plenty of success in 2yo races at this meeting since 2009.
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3rd

5

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Fandom

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Two good efforts for his new yard in May, beating 13 rivals in a Class 2 handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) off 3lb lower; only midfield in the Wokingham next time and he was left trailing by King Of Light at Windsor 12 days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

4th

3

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

Fandom

10st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has run all over the place for different yards and in good form for this one, finishing close up in a big 6f York race before winning at Thirsk (6f, good); had a very stiff task in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot where he did well to hang on to his lead for as long as he did on the wrong side of the track; this easy 6f will suit better; can go well.

13/2

13th

16

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Fandom

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Exotic career includes races in the US, Britain, Ireland and on snow for various yards, but he comes here in fine form over 6f for this one, having finished close up at York (good; under 2l behind runner-up Binhareer) before winning at Thirsk; 1lb badly in under a penalty and has a harder task.

16/1

20/1

Form: 1

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Overcame being hampered at the start when making a winning debut in five-runner novice at Carlisle (5f, good to firm; 11-2) 18 days ago, asserting late on; should have no problem with this extra furlong but he needs to improve markedly for it; stable had Royal Ascot 2yo winners in 2021 and 2022.
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10th

9

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Emperors Son

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won at Hamilton (6f, good) last month on second start back from a break and the neck runner-up went one better there next time; he's used to plying to his trade in a lower grade but is not discounted up just 2lb.

15/2

1st

4

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Emperors Son

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Carlisle winner on debut in June 2023 (5f, good to firm); gained another win at Wolverhampton in January (5f) and fair run back on turf when fourth at Pontefract last time (6f); a possible, but perhaps better at shorter.

15/2

4th

8

(3)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Emperors Son

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Only turf win came at Carlisle on debut in June 2023 (5f, good to firm); won again at Wolverhampton in January (5f) but may just need this after 122-day break.

9/1

50/1

Form: 317 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Better than the bare result when only seventh of 12 to Bobsleigh at Epsom (became unbalanced and was short of room) on Oaks day, and the form of his win at Haydock (6f, good to firm) the time before has worked out well; still has untapped potential and impossible to discount.
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16th

28

(26)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

The Camden Colt

8st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has solid form in 1m handicaps at Newmarket (on good or quicker) but there were no excuses behind Volterra and Skukuza the last time and that's probably where he is right now after ten career starts.

25/1

9

(1)

25th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

The Camden Colt

8st 11lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Has run well to be placed in his last three starts since stepped up to 1m; inside draw is a positive for one who likes to be up there, but he has been edging up the weights for not winning and the return to 7f is not sure to be a plus; stable won this in 2016 and 2019.

12/1

100/1

Form: 971 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Significant progress with each of his three runs, winning Fairyhouse maiden (6f, good) on latest 11 days ago, but he's in far deeper here and others are much preferred.
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10th

4

(1)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Prince X J

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won a 6f Fairyhouse maiden in June but was below that since and now gelded; needs to resume progress.

16/1

11th

2

(3)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Prince X J

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

prominent towards far side

8/1

8th

2

(3)

22nd Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Prince X J

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Left his previous two starts behind when winning a 6f Fairyhouse maiden last month and out of his depth in the Coventry since; potential improver now handicapping but his two starts with soft in the going description aren't encouraging.

13/2

100/1

Form: 52

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some improvement when second to an impressive newcomer at York (6f, good to firm) at the end of May, but now faces a considerably tougher test of his credentials; unlikely to be getting off the mark in this higher grade.
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14th

9

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Ticktyboo

9st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Just one win from 21 starts and that was in a maiden in August 2024; has dropped a long way in the weights but he generally struggled for Nigel Tinkler last year and was last of ten on recent stable debut at Newcastle (7f, AW); visor is now added.

40/1

10th

12

(4)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

8st 6lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Regressed for Nigel Tinkler last year; having a first run at beyond sprints trips for his new yard, back from seven months off; doesn't make obvious appeal.

33/1

5th

2

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ticktyboo

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Sole win came in a three-runner maiden at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last August; best effort this year came over C&D two weeks ago but he enjoyed a clear run while several of those in behind got in each other's way; more needed to win.

11/2

Form: 41 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made his debut in a warm race at Newmarket (finished behind Cuban Thunder) and fulfilled that promise when scoring on the same course (6f, good) four weeks later; going the right way but has plenty to find on the figures and would be a surprise winner.
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7th

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Flag Of St George

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Prominent racer who won two 7f turf handicaps last summer; also close second off 1lb higher at Lingfield (7f) in December but his form dipped in two subsequent starts last winter; off for 169 days so his peak fitness has to be taken on trust.

11/1

8th

8

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:03 Southwell (AW)

Flag Of St George

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Prominent racer who won two 7f turf handicaps last summer; close second at Lingfield (7f) on his penultimate start but his form dipped when fifth of six behind Legal Reform on Boxing Day; a personal best will be required to take this.

10/1

8

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:35 Haydock

Flag Of St George

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Front-running wins at Ascot and Chepstow this summer (both 7f, good to firm and good to soft); weak in the market and dropped away tamely at Newcastle five weeks ago; return to 7f and the redeployment of blinkers should give him a lift; considered.

5/1

66/1

Form: 31 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Represents the same stable as 2015 winner Buratino; probably needed his debut run and left that form well behind when a convincing all-the-way scorer at Chester (6f, good; 13-2) last month; should continue on an upward curve but this assignment demands another major leap forward.
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1st

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:10 York

Politico

8st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

made all

5/1

6th

5

(2)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

17:20 Doncaster

Politico

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

towards far side, prominent

7/1

200/1

Form: 423

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown enough in three runs over 5f to suggest he can win a race, but he looks to face an impossible task in this company.
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1st

1

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Alfa Whiteburd

9st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

A four-time 6f AW scorer in 2025; built on earlier promise to gain a first turf victory in 7f Chester handicap a week ago, making all and drawing right away last 1f for 8l success; major shout under a 5lb penalty.

5/4

1st

2

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

Alfa Whiteburd

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Four-time AW winner who returned to form on his second run after wind surgery when a front-running second at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last month; record of 0-14 on turf but he's 6lb lower than last time and is well handicapped on his second at York last spring; respected.

11/2

2nd

2

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Alfa Whiteburd

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Well handicapped on peak form and his midfield finish at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in March, on first run after wind surgery, was encouraging; he has a higher mark to contend with back on AW but this represents a drop in class and he shouldn't be underestimated.

7/1

19th
14 (1)
Packard

66/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of three runners for Richard Hannon; favourite on debut and improved on that form when a workmanlike winner of an ordinary race at Lingfield (6f, AW) two weeks ago; may do better still but this is a much sterner task and Kevin Stott has chosen to ride Bucanero Fuerte instead.
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4th

2

(4)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 York

Packard

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Richard Hannon

Second at Goodwood (6f, good) on debut then won at Lingfield (6f, AW); down the field at Royal Ascot (6f, good) but he retains potential now back down in grade in his first nursery; respected in first-time blinkers.

7/2

1

(1)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

18:55 Chester

Packard

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Richard Hannon

Built on his promising debut second at Goodwood (6f, good) when landing the odds at Lingfield (6f, AW) last month; struggled in the Coventry at Royal Ascot last time but he's back in much calmer waters here and could resume his progress at this new trip; respected with blinkers added on nursery debut.

5/2

19th

14

(1)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Packard

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hannon

One of three runners for Richard Hannon; favourite on debut and improved on that form when a workmanlike winner of an ordinary race at Lingfield (6f, AW) two weeks ago; may do better still but this is a much sterner task and Kevin Stott has chosen to ride Bucanero Fuerte instead.

66/1

20th
22 (18)

66/1

Form: 71 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left many punters scratching their heads when a clearcut winner at Newbury (6f, good; 150-1; unchallenged) last month, just two weeks on from an unpromising debut effort; there's no doubt he stepped up markedly from his first to his second run but he'll find it much harder to dominate here against a significantly higher calibre of rival.
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No Results Found

Form: 14

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Quite impressive at Dundalk (5f, AW) on debut and showed a higher level of form when fourth of six in a Group 3 at the Curragh (6f, good); may continue to get better but he has plenty to find with Givemethebeatboys based on the second run.
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4th

2

(10)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Buyin Buyin

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Browne

A 5f course winner on debut in the spring; fourth in a Curragh Group 3 in May before winning at Naas; however, hasn't built on that twice since back in Group 3 company and has a bit to find with some of these.

18/1

6th

1

(3)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Buyin Buyin

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: W P Browne

dwelt start, in rear, headway on far side of group from over 1f out, kept on but no extra final 110yds

12/1

7th

1

(6)

22nd Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 63y

14:00 Curragh

Buyin Buyin

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: W P Browne

Dundalk winner over 5f in March and landed the odds in a 6f Naas conditions event a fortnight ago; in between, not out of his depth when fourth of six in Group 3 Marble Hill at this venue.

8/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied his 18-1 odds in Windsor novice (6f, good to firm) on debut three weeks ago, getting on top near the finish; he'll need some improvement to follow up in this much stronger event, but that form has been boosted since and he's not written off by any means.
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20

(3)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Chief Mankato

8st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Arrives in good heart, following a third to Badri at Windsor with a battling success on the same course (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; up 5lb for the win but that form was boosted when runner-up Trefor went one better here on Wednesday; needs to be considered.

16/1

1st

9

(4)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Chief Mankato

9st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

Generally consistent for current yard and recent form features a Chepstow success; met traffic issues on his way to third behind Badri and Inishfallen over C&D last time; solid claims.

10/1

6

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:05 Windsor

Chief Mankato

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Jack Channon

First win since his 2yo debut when scoring off a reduced mark at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago; back up 5lb but his confidence should be boosted after that success and he has been generally consistent in handicaps; shortlisted.

100/30

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.90
Straight Forecast £35.68
Tricast £310.53
Trifecta £599.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

River Tiber

TOPSPEED:

Asadna

D Express:

Emperor's Son

Telegraph:

Zoulu Chief

Daily Record:

Givemethebeatboys

LAMBOURN:

Cuban Thunder

NEWMARKET:

Asadna

The Guardian:

Asadna

Daily Mirror:

Asadna

The Star:

Asadna

RP RATINGS:

River Tiber

POSTDATA:

River Tiber

The Times:

River Tiber

Daily Mail:

River Tiber

The Sun:

River Tiber