June 23 / 15.40 Ascot

15.40

Good

Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 1m 3f 211y
  • Class 2
  • 22 runners
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Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap)

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.20
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 00-115 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Only fourth start when third in the 1m6f Copper Horse at this meeting last year (good to firm); well beaten in two top races in his only other handicaps and odds-on when winning two non-handicaps on AW in February, not needing to be near his best; fifth in Group 3 five weeks ago won't be good enough either but he's 2lb lower than this time last year, so case can be made.
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3rd

3

(6)

20th Aug 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Okita Soushi

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

led

5/2

1st

6

(9)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Okita Soushi

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Only fourth start when third in the 1m6f Copper Horse at this meeting last year (good to firm); well beaten in two top races in his only other handicaps and odds-on when winning two non-handicaps on AW in February, not needing to be near his best; fifth in Group 3 five weeks ago won't be good enough either but he's 2lb lower than this time last year, so case can be made.

11/2

20/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 220-21 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
With same owners when stalwart of the Eve Johnson Houghton stable for the last four seasons; mostly highly competitive last term (including on good to firm) and has surged to new heights for new yard this year when second at Kempton (1m3f) and winning a valuable 16-runner race at Newmarket (1m6f, soft); up another 3lb but a leading contender.
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18th

20

(6)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

HMS President

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

8yo whose last turf Flat run was in May 2024 (tailed off) with some fair hurdles form since; three seconds and two fourths from his five visits to Ascot, most notably when beaten a neck in this race two years ago off the same mark as today; that followed a 1m6f win and he's not entirely dismissed even though the 1m6f Copper Horse on Tuesday (first reserve) was seemingly his preferred engagement this week; usually wore headgear in 2021 and 2022, now tries a first-time visor.

50/1

17

(8)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

HMS President

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan King

Reserve; has a good record here and went close at this meeting in 2023 (1m4f, good to firm); stays 1m6f; some good runs over hurdles since last November but it remains to be seen if this 8yo is the same force as two years ago; wears a first-time visor.

40/1

11th

4

26th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:20 Sandown

HMS President

11st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Useful on Flat and has a solid record (2122) over hurdles; penultimate effort in this sphere is a strong piece of form; however, rather lacks room for significant progress, having raced 41 times in total.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.65

Form: 1420/2

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
609 days off when co-second favourite for ten-runner handicap at Haydock (1m4f, good to firm) 13 days ago, in which he raced in touch and closed all the way to the line but was beaten half a length; wore cheekpieces on final two starts in 2021 (ran well over 2m2f first occasion) and they return today; a longer trip may be ideal.
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3

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Newmarket

Live Your Dream

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Really smart handicapper who won the valuable 1m6f event at the July meeting here in 2021 and 2023; even better form when third of 22 to Absurde in the 2023 Ebor at York (1m6f, good to firm); not seen since finishing a respectable fifth in German Group 1 in September of that year but has gone well after a long absence before; a threat to all if retaining his old ability.

3/1

3rd

1

(15)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Live Your Dream

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

609 days off before this season but placed efforts (1m4f on good to firm) at Haydock and Royal Ascot were up with his previous form; his last five starts in 2021 were over 1m6f-2m2f and he took his form to a new level when returned to 1m6f at Newmarket (good) six weeks ago, winning in tidy style; up 5lb and this race is much more competitive but he needs respect.

9/1

1st

1

(4)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Live Your Dream

9st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Saeed bin Suroor

609 days off before this season but he's run very well to be placed at Haydock and Royal Ascot 13 days later, both at 1m4f on good to firm; cheekpieces returned in the latter; made most that day and his last five starts in 2021 were over 1m6f-2m2f, including a win in this race; has a 10lb higher mark two years on but looks set to run well.

5/2

4th
18 (16)
Ajero

16/1

Form: 103-90

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Switch to the Flat last year worked out well when he was second in this race on Flat handicap debut and won at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, again on good to firm; 5lb higher today) next time; well held on both starts this year but latest was nevertheless a step back in the right direction; not dismissed.
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4th

18

(16)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Ajero

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kim Bailey

Switch to the Flat last year worked out well when he was second in this race on Flat handicap debut and won at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, again on good to firm; 5lb higher today) next time; well held on both starts this year but latest was nevertheless a step back in the right direction; not dismissed.

16/1

11th

6

(2)

17th May 2023

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

13:50 York

Ajero

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Kim Bailey

Switching to the Flat last year worked out very well, notably when winning at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f) but he also ran well in two 1m4f handicaps; however, well beaten on reappearance despite starting second favourite.

18/1

9th

2

(5)

24th Apr 2023

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Pontefract

Ajero

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kim Bailey

Talented hurdler who tackled the Flat last year and won a Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m1f, good to firm); close third there last October (1m4f, good to soft) when last seen and can be in the mix if at the top of his game.

6/1

25/1

Form: 190-14 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Her two handicap wins last term came in 20 and 23-runner races at Leopardstown, the latter a big prize over 1m5f on soft (also acts on good, unraced on firmer); better form in two 1m4f Listed races this season, getting up in the final strides at Cork on first occasion, and she needs respect in the form of her life.
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6th

1

(9)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

16:10 York

Moracana

9st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Major 1m5f handicap winner last term and better form this season, including when getting up in the final strides in 1m4f Listed race at Cork and taking fifth of 18 in handicap at Royal Ascot; the latter was her first run on good to firm and she did well considering the trouble she met weaving her way through from the back; it is needed (she carries a penalty) but she still looks capable of better.

15/2

Form: 873-18

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
With Joseph O'Brien before this season; won useful handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW) when reappearing in April but tailed off when 4-1 at Epsom (1m4f, first run on good to firm) three weeks ago; question to answer after that.
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7th

2

(12)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Max Mayhem

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Three times down the field in Bahrain for this yard and can't support with confidence, for all moving back up in trip should help.

25/1

7th
8 (4)

18/1

Form: -20902

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Short-headed at Meydan (soft) in January and Chelmsford (AW) 15 days ago, with the consolation that they were career-best form but both races were 1m2f; not so hot over 1m4f two and three runs back.
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No Results Found
8th
17 (1)
Aimeric

11/1

Form: 1810-1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Rather mixed displays last term (well beaten twice over 1m6f at York) but had gelding and wind operations before justifying favouritism when he reappeared at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; has had only seven races, so his 4lb rise could be offset by further improvement.
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4th

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

18:00 Market Rasen

Aimeric

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Smart on the Flat at his best but signed off for Karl Burke with two disappointing runs in the autumn and was rather hesitant at some of the flights when disappointing favourite on last month's stable/hurdle debut; subsequently tailed off in major Flat handicap; may yet get his act together over hurdles but he is very tricky to weigh up at the moment.

15/8

15th

1

(13)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Aimeric

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won sole start here, a 2022 maiden; smart at 1m3f-1m6f for Roger Varian and Karl Burke but reappearance was easily the best of three runs last year and, after a 21,000gns sale in November, well beaten at 11-10 for hurdles/yard debut two weeks ago; that's not the most promising stepping stone to this.

50/1

4th

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

Aimeric

11st 4lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Really smart Flat campaigner although he was susceptible to the odd aberration; in fine form as recently as last April, when just denied in valuable 1m6f Musselburgh handicap, but last two starts for Karl Burke showed the other side of his coin and left that yard for 21,000gns in November; still rates a fascinating hurdles debutant with the market potentially offering significant clues.

5/2

50/1

Form: 54/6-6 CD

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
No win since a C&D novice on soft ground in October 2020; peak ratings on good ground (ran respectably on his one go on good to firm) but he missed nearly all of 2022 and, after not shaping too badly on return, he bled and was tailed off when last seen in January; needs a career best.
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10th

5

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tyson Fury

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Wins have been at up to 2m (AW), winning claimer at Dundalk in March too; runner-up in ordinary maiden hurdles the last twice; can't be ruled out back on the Flat.

14/1

2nd

11

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Tyson Fury

11st 12lb

J: D G Hogan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Added fourth Flat win in a Dundalk claimer in March; creditable efforts in three starts over hurdles; distant runner-up at Tramore last time (2m, soft); not totally discounted.

7/1

2nd

3

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:43 Tramore

Tyson Fury

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four Flat wins, the latest in a Dundalk AW claimer last month; two previous runs over hurdles were at Leopardstown, encouraging fourth in 2m maiden but well out of depth in Grade 1 novice at the DRF; drops in grade here, has to enter calculations.

7/2

33/1

Form: 541593

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Running well from off the pace for new yard; 2-4 on turf in Bahrain in the winter; three runs back in Britain, showing his best ever form when third of eight off this mark at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago but others look better handicapped.
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5th

2

(8)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 2

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lucander

10st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: George Baker

Last three wins came in Bahrain (December 2022 to December 2023); has been off for four months since a couple of ordinary efforts in good-quality handicaps in the summer and needs a revival on his Tapeta debut.

12/1

11th
9 (13)
Nagano

10/1

Form: 11612/ D BF

Last run: 664 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Tends to race off the bridle before getting seriously competitive; would probably have gone close in the King George V Handicap over C&D (good to firm) two years ago but for major interference late on; continued his progress in two races at Goodwood (1m4f, soft-ground handicap and 1m6f Group 3) that summer but absent since; that poses the big question.
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11th

9

(13)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Nagano

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Tends to race off the bridle before getting seriously competitive; would probably have gone close in the King George V Handicap over C&D (good to firm) two years ago but for major interference late on; continued his progress in two races at Goodwood (1m4f, soft-ground handicap and 1m6f Group 3) that summer but absent since; that poses the big question.

10/1

12th
12 (15)
Maksud

12/1

Form: 5220-7

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Seven races, best form when runner-up off this mark at Glorious Goodwood (1m4f, good) in his first handicap; never figured over 1m2f at Chester on reappearance but worth a second look for trainer who won this race in 2003, 2010, 2015 and 2021.
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6

(12)

8th Jul 2023

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Maksud

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Hughie Morrison

Needs to produce more than he's managed on his two runs this season but it wasn't a bad performance at Royal Ascot a fortnight ago and he's on a handy mark on last season's best form; remains lightly raced and not written off.

6/1

12th

12

(15)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Maksud

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hughie Morrison

Seven races, best form when runner-up off this mark at Glorious Goodwood (1m4f, good) in his first handicap; never figured over 1m2f at Chester on reappearance but worth a second look for trainer who won this race in 2003, 2010, 2015 and 2021.

12/1

7th

4

(8)

12th May 2023

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Maksud

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hughie Morrison

Six races, best form when runner-up at Glorious Goodwood (1m4f, good; 2lb higher today) in his first handicap; second to a runaway winner in Listed race at Windsor (11.4f, good to soft) but his form dipped in a good Newmarket handicap (hooded, having raced freely) on final outing; may have more to offer.

8/1

20/1

Form: 2213-1 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Never-nearer third of 16 to Al Nafir in valuable race at Newmarket (1m4f, good; probably acts on good to firm) on final 3yo start; reliable and progressive, back with a bang to win over 1m2f on AW two months ago; up 2lb since but further success looks highly likely at some stage this summer.
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3rd

4

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Haunted Dream

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won a strong conditions event over 1m1f at Goodwood last year on good to firm but missed the same race last week when the rain arrived; career-best RPR when fourth in 1m2f Saudi Group 2 in February and although he came last to Haatem in Royal Ascot Listed race (second in it last year) in June, getting badly hampered accounts for that; major player if the ground is okay.

10/1

16th

10

(4)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Haunted Dream

9st 5lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Edged out the same owner's Torito for second in this last year and recorded a career-best RPR when fourth in 1m2f Saudi Group 2 (good to firm) in February when last seen; another who has to enter the reckoning.

12/1

40/1

Form: 16568-

Last run: 251 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Big career highlight while with Aidan O'Brien was winning Group 3 at the Curragh (1m2f, good) last June; no serious impact in his four starts afterwards, tried at 1m4f on first two occasions, so has questions to answer on this first run since sold for 150,000gns in October; tongue tied first time.
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2

(8)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:05 Bath

Aikhal

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Former Group 3 winner who's been on the slide for a while now; suggested he was about to exploit a much reduced mark when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last month and he attracted good support when keeping on for third at Brighton (1m2f, good to soft) ten days ago; overall profile far from persuasive but he still warrants consideration.

3/1

3rd

6

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Aikhal

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Suggested he might be able to exploit his much reduced mark soon when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) a fortnight ago but his run at Kempton (1m4f) on Wednesday was a backward step and he remains without a win since his Irish Group 3 success in June 2022.

13/2

3rd

6

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Aikhal

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Suggested he might be able to exploit his much reduced mark soon when fourth at Wolverhampton (9.4f) a fortnight ago but his run at Kempton (1m4f) on Wednesday was a backward step and he remains without a win since his Irish Group 3 success in June 2022.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 207-11 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably in defeat twice over C&D (good to firm) last year, including at this meeting; gelded before proving a revelation when winning easily this season over 1m4f at Kempton (AW) and Newmarket (Guineas day); raised another 7lb but that may underestimate him.
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5th

4

(13)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Teumessias Fox

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Slow starts have become an unwelcome habit but he caught the eye keeping on for fifth of 13 behind King's Code over C&D in January, when denied a clear run; last of three at Lingfield since in a race that wasn't run to suit; each-way claims if getting the breaks.

9/1

3rd

2

(1)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:05 Lingfield (AW)

Teumessias Fox

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Smart at his peak on AW but slow starts have become an unwelcome habit and he's been operating below his very best in AW handicaps this winter; would need to bounce back to his peak form to trouble an on-song Survie.

5/1

5th

2

(14)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Teumessias Fox

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

Does well on the AW and was never ideally positioned in a steadily run race over C&D two months ago; slow breaks have become an unwelcome habit but capable of being in the shake-up granted a solid pace to chase; Alfie Redman takes off a useful 7lb.

10/1

25/1

Form: 955-83 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Peak efforts on good or AW; looked back to his best when third of 14 at Kempton (1m4f, AW) on latest outing; hooded on last three; trainer has a good record in this race but three runs at Ascot have not brought out the best in this representative, most recently when ninth in this race last year.
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17

(5)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Stay Well

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

No win since 2021 but he should be competitive off this mark judged on some 2023 turf form and some 2023 and 2024 AW form; not dismissed.

16/1

2nd

2

(7)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Stay Well

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Hughie Morrison

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

17th
11 (10)

9/2

Form: /2561- D

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Brother to top-class Ghaiyyath; ended last term in three handicaps, clear best of those efforts when winning a valuable 16-runner race at Newmarket (1m4f, good) in October by a neck; gelded and absent since; travelled strongly in that win, with the front two clear, so could have more to offer and needs a close look despite 10lb rise.
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No Results Found

20/1

Form: 136555 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Found career-best form over 1m4f/1m6f at Meydan early this year but his two handicaps in Britain recently were back at his former level, suggesting that he will find others better treated.
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No Results Found

Form: 2547-5

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Novice wins on first two starts; good fourth over 1m4f in Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) and handicap at Newcastle (AW) in November; can pull hard and twice made the running, including when below form on Listed reappearance; delivering the career best he needs looks tricky.
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6th

2

(4)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 61y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Jack Darcy

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

0-8 since his novice wins but second of seven in Group 3 at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) two weeks ago was his best form, dictating the pace and keeping on stoutly; this extra 1f looks manageable but he needs better still to win this.

8/1

2nd

5

(2)

4th Aug 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

16:10 Goodwood

Jack Darcy

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Not disgraced in Ascot handicap (1m4f, good to soft) last month despite failing to settle; 0-7 since his novice wins but has useful C&D form, having finished fourth in the Gordon Stakes at this meeting last year.

20/1

5th

1

(10)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:05 Ascot

Jack Darcy

10st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

took keen hold, held up in midfield, dropped to rear after 2f, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on

14/1

Form: 028206

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
First reserve; 9lb lower than when winning for the Gosdens at Doncaster (1m, good) last June; with new yard this term, twice runner-up (1m2f and sole run at 1m4f) abroad early in the year; below form on both outings back in Britain, given wind surgery in between; mostly wears cheekpieces these days but it was blinkers last time; others are more convincing.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(8)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 3

15:40 Redcar

Magical Morning

10st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Amy Murphy

held up in last, some headway 3f out, weakened quickly from 2f out, tailed off

10/1

Form: 33181- D

Last run: 262 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; ran in handicaps last four starts, progress interrupted only when he failed to settle over 1m3f at Glorious Goodwood (won on good to firm time before); favourite at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in October when next seen and it was much his best show, racing mainly in second before he went on 3f out, soon firmly in charge; up 8lb for this reappearance but could easily have more to give and stable is in great form.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

27th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

14:17 Wexford

Omniscient

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Two wins on the Flat, rated as high as 95 when with Sir Mark Prescott; a long way below that in a Flat event at Listowel a month ago; took well enough to hurdling in four outings between March and June, best effort when second at Punchestown in May; let down by his jumping at Downpatrick in September; good chance if producing his best on first-time cheekpieces.

3/1

10th

10

27th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:00 Listowel

Omniscient

11st 0lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent

4/1

6th

3

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:15 Downpatrick

Omniscient

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a twice on the Flat for Sir Mark Prescott and has made the frame on all four starts over hurdles; weak finishing effort at Punchestown in June provides cause for concern, but looks the clear pick of these runners based on his Naas third in April and Punchestown second in May.

8/13

25/1

Form: -71863 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; progressive last year and back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) this March; creditable, staying-on third of ten at Haydock (1m4f, good to firm) on latest start, just behind Live Your Dream; needs a bit extra and cheekpieces are enlisted.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 2

15:35 Ripon

Prydwen

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Last five outings on AW, posting his most encouraging effort when second of 12 in a 2m Newcastle Good Friday handicap; nudged back up 2lb for that but he's still 3lb lower than when runner-up at Chester (2m, good to soft) last September; should go well.

3/1

Non-runners

Jack Darcy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £120.80
Straight Forecast £70.00
Tricast £775.52
Trifecta £1483.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Aimeric

RP RATINGS:

Teumessias Fox

The Times:

Maksud

Telegraph:

Nagano

The Sun:

Al Nafir

POSTDATA:

Okita Soushi

SPOTLIGHT:

HMS President

NEWMARKET:

Aimeric

The Guardian:

Aimeric

Daily Record:

Aimeric

Daily Mail:

Teumessias Fox

Daily Mirror:

Teumessias Fox

D Express:

Maksud

The Star:

Nagano