June 24 / 17.00 Ascot

17.00

Good To Firm

Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £90195
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 31 runners
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Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 31 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.00
  • Place: £3.85

Form: 600-60

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Listed 2yo winner, also Group placed; retained plenty of ability in subsequent seasons for Roger Varian, including over C&D, but his two most recent handicap runs leave much to be desired; guesswork involved on debut for new yard with blinkers refitted.
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2nd

10

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Saint Lawrence

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Hit the handicap heights when winning the Wokingham over C&D in 2023 on debut for Archie Watson, then close up in the Group 1 Maurice de Gheest; desperately hard to place in handicaps since but he's had wind surgery since last seen in October and, even at this late stage, he might well turn it on for Kevin Ryan off a 17lb lower mark than at the start of last year.

9/1

1

(8)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Salisbury

Saint Lawrence

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Archie Watson

0-19 since winning the Wokingham on stable debut in 2023 and this 7yo has regressed; however, having dropped down the weights he hasn't run badly on his last two starts and drops down in grade today; not ruled out.

12/1

13

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Saint Lawrence

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Beaten 18 times since making a winning stable debut in the 2023 Wokingham; his seventh of 20 at York three weeks ago was a step back in the right direction but he needs another today to exploit his falling mark.

33/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.25

Form: 321-32 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Can lead; couldn't sustain effort when eighth in the 2022 running of this and although 3lb well-in this time following a close second at Epsom recently (6f, good to firm) it probably won't be enough to compensate for having more to do today.
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3rd

4

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Apollo One

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Stable star who runs in this race for the fourth time, recording best results when second in 2024 and third in 2023; went without a win in 2025 but the ability was still intact, second in the Portland (5.6f, good) and an Ascot Group 3 (6f, soft); faced some stiff tasks in the Middle East this year but his second in a Listed race at Jebel Ali (5f, dirt) was promising, finishing with a flourish for second; fair mark back on grass; should run well.

16/1

2nd

3

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Apollo One

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

A very popular winner of this race (soft) last year, following some staunch efforts in top 6f handicaps; was back in familiar territory when a close second of 21 in the Portland at Doncaster (about 5f, good) in September, as he had been 12 months ago, and a bold bid is very much on the cards.

11/2

1

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Apollo One

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Has gone close in a host of top sprint handicaps, including when beaten a nose in a strong running of this race 12 months ago; he'd be a leading contender in that sort of form but this season has been underwhelming and he faded into last of nine in a Listed race three weeks ago; needs a revival.

12/1

18/1

  • Place: £6.55

Form: 73-501 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Having first start here but his staying-on third to Summerghand in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, good; has won on good to firm) in September could hardly be stronger form and it suggests this stiffer test will be up his street; penalised for a lesser Nottingham win last week (1lb well-in today) but a live contender.
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2nd

4

(13)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Juan Les Pins

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Ended a lengthy losing run at Newcastle in March and added to his tally with a Thirsk win last month (6f, good); better form when a close third in a Class 3 at Newbury three weeks ago and a 1lb rise is manageable; conditions won't be an issue having finished third in a Wokingham in his prime; high on the list.

11/2

3rd

16

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Juan Les Pins

8st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to popping up at Newcastle (5f) last month; ran well at Doncaster ten days later and back on the scoresheet with a Thirsk win last week (6f, good); won that apprentice race (no penalty today) last time with more authority than the winning margin might suggest but he is up in class today.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.75

Form: 1-6145 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Effective on most surfaces and has held his own in competitive handicaps on this track, most recently when second of 17 over 7f in October (off 1lb lower); 1-2 under Frankie Dettori but others likely to be better treated.
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6

(12)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Mums Tipple

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to his fine third at York's Dante meeting and he confirmed his wellbeing when seeing off 20 rivals back at York two weeks later (7f, good); ran poorly when an odds-on favourite at Chepstow one week later; fully effective over C&D; can't be dismissed.

7/1

7th

1

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Chepstow

Mums Tipple

10st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Useful in his younger days and, having regressed last year, has found his level again of late; easily beat a big field from the front at York last weekend and a 6lb rise may well be within range now he's back in the groove.

Evs

1st

1

(14)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mums Tipple

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Hannon

Last turf win came off an 11lb higher mark at Newmarket in August 2022 (6f, good to firm) but has won twice on AW since (6f/7f); sound run when close third to Delicacy over C&D last time last time (good to firm) and although 2lb higher is one with a chance.

13/2

16/1

Form: 100-50 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
No strong ground preferences; has been an exceptional performer in top 6f and 7f handicaps on this track and he lost out only narrowly to an outstanding winner in this race in 2021; poorly drawn when only ninth last June but he added to the coffers with two big 7f wins after and is 1lb lower than the latest of them in September; should step up plenty on two defeats this year.
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10th

2

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Fresh

9st 11lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

Useful handicapper on his day and 4lb lower than when winning at his beloved Ascot (6f, soft) in September last year, but hasn't shone in three starts on turf/Tapeta since returning in June.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Fresh

9st 11lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

Useful handicapper on his day and 4lb lower than when winning at his beloved Ascot (6f, soft) in September last year, but hasn't shone in three starts on turf/Tapeta since returning in June.

14/1

7

(15)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Fresh

9st 9lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

Four of his five wins have come at Ascot, including when registering his only win since 2022 in the corresponding race 12 months ago; that was run at a crawl though and subsequent efforts don't suggest he is the answer.

16/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 30/611 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Useful Listed form as 2yo (good); missed 2022 but has more than fulfilled early promise since back on turf of late, beating Probe, who represented useful spring form, with something to spare at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) before having his rivals strung out behind over C&D in May (soft); up 9lb but looks the type to make his mark in better company in due course.
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4

(14)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Orazio

9st 11lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

Looked the proverbial Group horse in a handicap when sauntering to success over C&D in May 2023 on soft ground; more bad days than good since then but flashes last season that he was still a top-notch sprinter on his day, as when third in the Wokingham off a 6lb higher mark than today's; no better than midfield in two feature handicaps this summer but he didn't run too badly at Goodwood and he has too much ability to discount under these conditions.

16/1

14

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Orazio

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charles Hills

Has let his supporters down in a host of top handicaps since looking to have the sprinting scene at his mercy in early 2023; has run to form only sporadically in the last two years but his good days are still very good, as when third in last season's Wokingham off a 3lb higher mark; never threatened in this year's Wokingham but it was after an absence and better can be expected this afternoon; stable won this in 2015 and 2019.

25/1

17th

15

(26)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Orazio

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Made a very bright start to his handicap career when winning twice in the spring of 2023 before a never-nearer sixth of 27 in this race; maddeningly in and out since but he was nevertheless an excellent close third in this (good to firm) under Saffie Osborne 12 months ago and the lack of a recent run isn't necessarily a drawback; no surprise to see his grey head loom up late.

14/1

7th
24 (18)
Mr Wagyu

20/1

Form: -08739 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
A regular on the shortlist for these races and finished fourth in this one last June (good to firm; off 5lb higher) then 2l behind the winner Summerghand in the Ayr Gold Cup; still a shade high in the weights relative to what will be needed and his latest defeat was a head scratcher.
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5

(13)

15th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Mr Wagyu

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Useful on his day; however, on a three-year losing spell and current mark reflects a decline in his form since last July; the betting may offer further guidance with Ripon reappearance under his belt.

16/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

raced near side, prominent, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 8 in group

7/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Formerly smart handicapper; 15 wins from 94 starts including two victories over C&D; hasn't won anywhere since 2022 and lost his way last year, but did go close here on 2024 reappearance; could bounce back; goes on any ground.

7/1

20/1

Form: 72-794 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won debut last May and added four handicaps at 7f or 6f last July (AW and good to firm); useful effort in defeat over C&D in August and his fourth in the 7f Buckingham Palace here on Thursday was a cracking effort; shouldn't be far away if turning out again.
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12th

3

(10)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Spangled Mac

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Campaigned back in Bahrain since December, best efforts when placed twice over 6f; well treated on historical data but hasn't won a domestic race since 2023; returns to 7f for first time since last July.

25/1

14

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Spangled Mac

8st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Returned to form when third of 14 at Thirsk (6f, good) recently and he retains the same mark, which is 6lb lower than when 3l fourth of nine in this last year (soft); might not be far away.

14/1

3rd

2

(13)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Thirsk

Spangled Mac

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won a 6f handicap in Bahrain in January; down the field in three runs back in Britain this summer (after a wind operation) and although he dropping down the weights, others appeal more.

14/1

18/1

Form: 040-82 D BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Versatile ground-wise; hasn't perhaps gone on quite as hoped since running a blinder in the Group 1 King's Stand here in 2021 before again denied a clear run when a close third in this race four days later; however, he finished close up in his first handicap since, at Chester in May, and his earlier form at this meeting makes him of interest.
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3rd

4

(6)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

0-9 on the AW, but has gone very close on Tapeta on three occasions; 2lb lower than when beaten a head in a 0-110 contest over C&D in August and if able to reproduce that sort of form he would have a good chance.

7/1

6

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Kings Lynn

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Ended his lengthy losing run when winning a 7f handicap at Haydock in July; similar form on a couple of occasions since and he ran creditably in a hot 6f handicap at York two weeks ago; one to consider back down into Class 3 company.

9/1

17

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Kings Lynn

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Not the force of old (won the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2022) but he ended a long losing run at Haydock (7f, good) in July and went down only narrowly at Newcastle in August; however, he should have fared better at Ascot last time and he's been unplaced on both his previous outings at York.

25/1

10th
10 (25)
Bielsa

18/1

Form: 500-21 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has not yet done himself justice on this track and was a beaten favourite in the 2020 running of this, but he's pretty capable at this level, even if he was helped by racing on the stand rail for an Ayr Gold Cup win (good) in 2021; first success since came under Oisin Murphy at York in May but going back up 5lb should clip his wings.
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5th

2

(6)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:09 Newcastle (AW)

Bielsa

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

raced in second, hung right over 1f out, lost second 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, eased towards finish

11/4

2nd

2

(10)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bielsa

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Smart handicapper who made a flying start to the season, second at Redcar before seeing off 20 rivals at York's Dante meeting; ran to form in the Wokingham, Stewards' Cup and Ayr Gold Cup before a more subdued effort at York four weeks ago (raced on the favoured far side); third, albeit well beaten, over C&D in Group 3 company in one AW start; shouldn't be far away.

11/2

7th

8

(9)

14th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Bielsa

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

re-shod, raced far side, towards rear

14/1

40/1

Form: /29/67

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Horse

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in 7f Group 2 as 2yo; seen only five times since and inconclusive form since missing all of 2022; wore cheekpieces last month on latest start (now blinkered); has it to prove at present.
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9th

5

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Albasheer

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has moved in the right direction on AW since returning from lengthy layoff but the form suggests he doesn't retain peak ability; the 8yo is the oldest contender back on turf.

14/1

2nd

2

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Albasheer

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Second run back from a long break (C&D) was better than the first; on a good mark if able to take another step forward.

7/1

4th

2

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Albasheer

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Smart sprint handicapper but off for 13 months after finishing third over C&D on New Year's Day 2025 and always behind on his Chelmsford comeback 26 days ago; needs to have come on a lot.

10/1

18/1

Form: -46700 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Age really is just a number with older handicappers from this yard, this one being a prime example, and he showed again how strong he is at this level when lifting the Ayr Gold Cup last September; just 1lb higher now and his best effort in this race, when touched off in 2020, shows he can do it here, too; most of his best form on good or quicker; on the premises.
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9th

1

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:25 Doncaster

Summerghand

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player.

11/2

7th

4

(12)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Summerghand

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Top-of-the-trees in the best sprint handicaps down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup in 2020 and the Gold Cup in 2022; failed to beat a rival here 12 months ago but the weight has fallen off his back since and his run at the Curragh last week was encouraging; could well have a decent crack at this; refitted cheekpieces replace regular visor.

7/1

13th
18 (24)

10/1

Form: 108-02 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
C&D novice winner as 2yo; up-and-coming 6f handicapper last summer until his first big test, when favourite for the Ayr Gold Cup in September, proved too much for him; back on an even keel without winning this year and still has some potential; first-time cheekpieces fitted.
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No Results Found

40/1

Form: 0770-0 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; nearer last than first in this last June but showed his mettle for these races when touched off in the Stewards' Cup (6f, good to firm) at Goodwood last July; has not come up to scratch since but horses that run well once in these big-field handicaps often do so again.
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9th

2

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tabdeed

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Smart in his time (Group 3 winner), but losing run up to 19 despite plummeting down the weights; best watched for now.

16/1

6th

1

(3)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:55 Yarmouth

Tabdeed

10st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Without a win in three years; this season is turning into a struggle and not sure his recent fifth of seven at Thirsk offered sufficient encouragement that he's about to turn a corner; soft ground is unlikely to be ideal.

7/1

5th

1

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Tabdeed

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Archie Watson

Over three years since his last win; down the field in two hot handicaps this season but last season's peak effort came when a close second in the Stewards' Cup and he's now 4lb lower; not straightforward but more than enough ability to contend.

13/2

15th
13 (10)
Lethal Levi

14/1

Form: 196-02 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Four 6f wins in 2022 (good to firm/good to soft); started to look as though the handicapper had caught up towards the end of that campaign but a close second to Bielsa at York in May suggests he could get the bit between his teeth again in the coming weeks; this does ask for extra though.
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4th

1

(8)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:30 York

Lethal Levi

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Went very close in a Group 2 at the Curragh (6f, good) in May and comfortably made all in Listed race at Newmarket last month (6f, good to firm; Elmonjed second); carries a 3lb penalty today but has leading claims nevertheless at a track where he has plenty of strong form.

6/1

1st

6

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Newmarket (July)

Lethal Levi

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Had a fine 2024 campaign once blinkers were added, winning two Newbury handicaps then blitzing his rivals in the Ayr Gold Cup; 0-4 this year but he has been running with great credit in good company; drops into Listed company and his record of 211 over C&D features a notable 3yo handicap win; looks sure to go well.

3/1

3

(5)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Lethal Levi

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Last season's Ayr Gold Cup winner who has returned in good nick, going down by only a short head in a 6f Group 2 at the Curragh (good) five weeks ago; also had some good 7f form last year.

11/1

33/1

Form: 08-065 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Front-running 6f Listed win last August (good to firm); not in the same form since and although on a more manageable mark now she still doesn't look ready to pounce back in a handicap; first-time hood fitted.
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1

(7)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Princess Shabnam

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

Seen more regularly on turf and it's over two years since her one AW win (6f) but she's been running well off much-reduced mark of late; shouldn't be too far away if no ill effects from leaving off the headgear.

9/2

6th

1

(7)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Princess Shabnam

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

took keen hold, prominent, pressed winner over 4f out, lost second over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

3rd

1

(7)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Princess Shabnam

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

took keen hold, led, headed over 1f out, weakened and lost second towards finish

3/1

Form: 48-107 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Very good second of 20 in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup over C&D (good to firm) last June; has had some excuses since but he picked up a valuable prize at Doha in February and the return to this track on drying ground is in his favour; carrying top weight is still a big ask.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Flaming Rib

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven wins in UK and Qatar over 5f-6f including in Listed company when trained by Hugo Palmer; regressive this year but not a bad 7f run at Chester last time; a bit to prove on debut for a new yard.

14/1

Form: 523040

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Both wins in UAE but he ran to a useful level over 7f at Newmarket in April and did well to get as close as he did when a hampered fourth to Bielsa at York in May (6f, good); raced in the disadvantaged group when well adrift here on Thursday; still one to be interested in.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(11)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 2

20:30 Chepstow

Spirit Of Light

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ian Williams

Yet to win in Britain and comes here after finishing well down the field in three valuable, big-field handicaps at Ascot this summer (6f-7f); on a good mark now but needs a good boost from the first-time visor.

20/1

0

11

(16)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Spirit Of Light

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ian Williams

Capable of useful form but came up well short in two handicaps at Royal Ascot (7f/6f) last month, taking record for current yard to 0-15; opposed in another hot contest.

50/1

18th

11

(1)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Spirit Of Light

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ian Williams

Both wins in UAE but he ran to a useful level over 7f at Newmarket in April and did well to get as close as he did when a hampered fourth to Bielsa at York in May (6f, good); raced in the disadvantaged group when well adrift here on Thursday; still one to be interested in.

33/1

50/1

Form: 005-70 D

Last run: 127 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Placed in 6f Group races on AW/turf as 2yo; useful return over C&D in 2022 but he disappointed in a Newmarket handicap on final turf run that year and below best for new yard at Meydan early in 2023; blinkers added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(8)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Has five wins on AW, including one over C&D; below his best since winning at Lingfield in February and best watched.

20/1

7th

2

(9)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Normally a fairly consistent sort but that's not been the case in 2026, with Lingfield success (penultimate start) his standout performance; failed to beat a rival latest; hard to support with confidence.

16/1

8th

3

(1)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hierarchy

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Jamie Osborne

Poor efforts in January are flanked by two wins over 6f, latest at Lingfield when taking AW record to 5-30; back up 3lb but Conor Whiteley takes off 7lb; likely player, provided he remains in form.

3/1

Form: -37113 C BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Course winner at 5f (good to soft; also successful on good to firm); has won over a sharp 6f and risen to new heights this year but he needs to show his stamina is up to this job.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Dream Composer

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Regained the winning thread at Ripon (5f, good) on stable/seasonal debut when 5lb lower and rider took off 7lb; this seems a harder task but he remains well treated on peak form and is a dual winner at Goodwood; enters calculations.

9/2

1st

5

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Dream Composer

8st 10lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Ten-time winner down the years for James Evans; drew a blank in 2025 but runner-up twice off marks in the 90s, including reappearance, so well treated starting out for Tony Carroll (same owners); interesting to see what the betting makes of him.

14/1

2

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:08 Pontefract

Dream Composer

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Evans

Won over C&D (good to firm) last August and twice went close over C&D earlier this year (good); versatile ground-wise; he's gone off the boil more recently but perhaps the first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) and the return to this track will prompt a revival; on a reduced mark.

12/1

21th
21 (17)
Probe

7/1

Form: 6-1215 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Best on good to soft or slower so far; has done really well over 6f for new yard, the only defeat in his first three starts when chasing home Orazio at Newmarket in April; his clearly favourable mark is a thing of the past but he can be forgiven his Epsom defeat last time now he's back on a more conventional track and Ryan Moore rides for the first time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Probe

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D winner; flashed home to win a 7f handicap at Chester in May but it has been a mixed bag since, including dropped into a seller at Chester four weeks ago; dangerous mark if the addition of a tongue tie has a positive effect.

10/1

4

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:05 Chester

Probe

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jennie Candlish

Last-gasp winner of a Class 3 handicap here (7f, good) in May but he hasn't matched that form since and was well held over C&D (good to soft) last time; hood now returns but this is highly competitive for a seller and others are preferred.

8/1

1

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:35 Chester

Probe

10st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jennie Candlish

Produced a strong finish for a last-gasp success off this mark here (7f, good) in May; hasn't hit the same level since but he had some serious traffic issues when a creditable third here last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and could be a big factor if he gets the breaks.

14/1

Form: 9-3153 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Smart for William Haggas in 2021, finishing a close second in a hot 5f handicap here (good), then later won the Portland (off 1lb lower) and a Group 3; last season passed in a blur but he took advantage of a generous mark when winning for new connections over 6f at the Curragh in April (heavy) and has since gone close there in May; down the field in both runs on good to firm but in the thick of it if the ground proves suitable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(11)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

Hurricane Ivor

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won this race at a big price last year; will again be a surprise if he prevails; stable appears to have a better chance with Collecting Coin.

20/1

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Hurricane Ivor

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Eight wins including once over C&D; some fine runs in defeat since winning at Naas on return this term; probably found the ground a bit quick at Leopardstown last time; is better here too but rain would help.

8/1

6

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Hurricane Ivor

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Fine stalwart has won eight races, including seasonal return at Naas in March (7f, soft-to-heavy); below best of late but reduced mark now and soft ground so could improve on recent form.

10/1

25/1

Form: 355-40 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Useful 6f handicap form on good to firm as 3yo and came out best of the middle numbers when sixth in this race last year; runs off the same mark today and the chances are that others will be better treated; has worn cheekpieces, first-time visor today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(1)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

First Folio

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Five visits here have resulted in three wins and two places, all at 6f; made an encouraging return when fourth of nine at Ripon three weeks ago and he's slipped to a dangerous mark; tempting.

6/1

4th

6

(6)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

First Folio

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

All of his four wins have been at Yarmouth (6f, good/good to firm) and latest was in September 2024; well treated on old form but he had a mixed record last season and was well held in the autumn on his final two runs; has a bit to prove after six months off and others are preferred.

12/1

3

(4)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

First Folio

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

7yo who has run some good races in defeat this season, finishing third of 17 at Ripon (6f, good to firm) in August and 3l second of five at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) last time; this front-runner can make a bold bid.

8/1

12/1

Form: 219-01

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Has got into his stride as a handicapper since the autumn, first past the post in the Portland (extended 5f, soft; demoted for interference), and his York win in May (5f, good to firm) suggests the handicapper hasn't touched him yet; stays 6f at a lower level but this race is a different matter; taken out of the King's Stand on Tuesday with a vet's certificate.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(18)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner and also first past the post in this race in 2022 (demoted to second after causing interference); well treated if retaining all his ability but he was tailed off in the Shergar Cup on his reappearance after a long absence, having hit his head on the stalls; risky.

40/1

10th

4

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 9lb

J: Dario Di Tocco

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner, not seen since finishing tenth in the Wokingham here in June 2024 (subsequently gelded); has run some good races at Ascot, including when fourth in this event two years ago, and he's well treated if retaining all his ability, but looks a risky proposition after such a long absence.

20/1

10th

18

(21)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Roger Teal

His most recent wins were 6f on AW but he tends to flag over this trip on turf and his stride shortened in this race 12 months ago; on a more favourable mark now but others should find greater reserves in the later stages.

33/1

25/1

Form: 4-1342 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has had a say in 6f Listed races on last two starts (good to soft/good to firm) but now 15lb higher than her latest handicap defeat, at Epsom in April, which surely puts the brakes on in this company.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

25th

23

(5)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Kape Moss

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Has had a say in 6f Listed races on last two starts (good to soft/good to firm) but now 15lb higher than her latest handicap defeat, at Epsom in April, which surely puts the brakes on in this company.

25/1

2nd

4

(8)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Haydock

Kape Moss

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

4yo who has been progressive this year and ran a cracker when fourth in Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) three weeks ago; effective on fast ground in the past and could be thereabouts.

13/2

4th

6

(2)

6th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Newmarket

Kape Moss

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

In good form in 5f handicaps at Southwell (AW; won) and Epsom (close third) this season, while shaping as if this return to 6f will suit; however, has the worst chance at the weights in this higher grade.

40/1

Form: 1271-1

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Norwegian sprinter with a strike-rate that his rivals can only dream of, 21-34 (7f to about 1m), including Group 3 and multiple Listed wins; hard to weigh up against the local specialists in his first 6f run for two years but his stamina will stand him in good stead and hopefully he can do himself justice in refitted tongue-tie despite the unfamiliar conditions.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

26th

4

(14)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Duca Di Como

9st 7lb

J: Elione Chaves

T: Cathrine Erichsen

Norwegian sprinter with a strike-rate that his rivals can only dream of, 21-34 (7f to about 1m), including Group 3 and multiple Listed wins; hard to weigh up against the local specialists in his first 6f run for two years but his stamina will stand him in good stead and hopefully he can do himself justice in refitted tongue-tie despite the unfamiliar conditions.

40/1

28/1

Form: 0179-0 C

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Had many happy days here, winning four at 5f (on a variety of ground) and beaten about 1l in this race in 2018 and 2019; well held on reappearance in a Group 3 but has more going for him back on this track; regular rider Adam Kirby switches to Summerghand but Kevin Stott is 1-1 on him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Beverley

Tis Marvellous

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Clive Cox

in touch with leaders

6/1

7th

3

(12)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Tis Marvellous

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Clive Cox

Magnificent record here and won this race in 2018 and 2021; however, he hasn't beaten a rival in his two runs this year, in a Group 3 and the Wokingham here (twice in the frame in earlier runnings) and is an unknown quantity at present.

5/1

27th

5

(3)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Tis Marvellous

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Clive Cox

Had many happy days here, winning four at 5f (on a variety of ground) and beaten about 1l in this race in 2018 and 2019; well held on reappearance in a Group 3 but has more going for him back on this track; regular rider Adam Kirby switches to Summerghand but Kevin Stott is 1-1 on him.

28/1

25/1

Form: 310-20 D BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Capable of taking a hand on his day but hard to pin down in the last 12 months and although he's won on soft, his form took a dark turn when favourite on good to soft at Newmarket in May last time; not one for the risk averse.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
No Results Found

Form: 54-010

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
First reserve; versatile ground-wise; close up in Group 2 Coventry over C&D as 2yo but rarely runs over 6f now and only mid-division in this race in 2021; down the field over his best trip of 7f in the Buckingham Palace on Thursday.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

6

(10)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Ropey Guest

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Regular participant in major handicaps; best effort this season when fifth in the Victoria Cup over C&D; however, he's thoroughly exposed and has a poor record (form figures 000) in this contest.

25/1

9th

5

(3)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Ropey Guest

9st 10lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Has form figures of 822 in this contest; however, faces a harder task off current mark (5lb higher than 12 months ago) and it's unlikely he's getting better now aged seven.

16/1

Form: -22123 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; in good form on AW this year; had few goes on turf but did well back on grass when a very creditable third, despite being unable to burrow her way through, in a 6f Haydock Listed race (good to firm) in May; has much more to prove in a big-field handicap like this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

Form: 1458-0 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; has a query about his track form after having a very rare off day over C&D last July but his fourth to Summerghand in the Ayr Gold Cup in September (6f, good) showed him in his true light; wasn't spot on for reappearance last month, though, and this may be needed, too.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(2)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

This easier off his last winning mark for a yard among the winners of late; has only been beyond sprint trips twice during a long career, though, and has stamina to prove.

16/1

9th

5

(2)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Potentially well handicapped but was sluggish after a break over C&D in January.

14/1

8th

4

(7)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Capitalised on the drop into Class 6 company when winning over C&D last October; came up short in Class 5 company twice afterwards and although he should be well treated on historical evidence, he may prove up against it back from 11 weeks off.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £313.00
Straight Forecast £207.23
Tricast £4502.77
Trifecta £14268.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Orazio

POSTDATA:

Khanjar

TOPSPEED:

Apollo One

THE NORTH:

Flaming Rib

Daily Mirror:

Lethal Levi

Telegraph:

Probe

D Express:

Saint Lawrence

The Star:

Summerghand

NEWMARKET:

Khanjar

The Times:

Khanjar

RP RATINGS:

Orazio

LAMBOURN:

Orazio

The Sun:

Orazio

Daily Mail:

Flaming Rib

The Guardian:

Apollo One

Daily Record:

Apollo One