July 14 / 15.25 Ascot

15.25

Good To Firm

Close Brothers Property Division Handicap

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 0m 7f 213y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Close Brothers Property Division Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.30
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 231-04

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Narrowly made a successful nursery debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last October and stepped up from her reappearance when fourth of seven at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last month, reversing previous form with Just Bring It; considered, especially if benefiting from the first-time blinkers.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(6)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Good Gracious

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: William Haggas

1-1 on the AW, albeit her win came in a 0-75 handicap at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) a year ago; runner-up in Listed races in Sweden (1m, good) and Naas (1m, soft) the last twice and although she has a bit to find strictly on the book, she could go well.

7/1

2nd

14

(2)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Naas

Good Gracious

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

prominent throughout, chased clear leader over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

10/1

14th

9

(17)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:05 Goodwood

Good Gracious

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

raced wide, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

9/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 210-15 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Made a successful handicap debut after seven months off in first-time blinkers at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) in May, but might not have not handled the ground when fifth of seven at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) 16 days ago; could probably do with rain and he's a player if it does arrive, with cheekpieces given a go this time.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(7)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Goodwood

Skysail

9st 10lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Marcus Tregoning

Impressive winner over C&D (good to soft) in the new blinkers last May and ran well in another change of headgear (cheekpieces) to be second at Ascot that summer (off 2lb higher); no headgear for this return but has been gelded and undergone wind surgery; major player if back to his best; proven when fresh.

4/1

10th

13

(9)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:00 Sandown

Skysail

8st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won handicap/seasonal debut in May in first-time blinkers and easily the best of his three runs since came when second at Ascot in first-time cheekpieces (kept since); kept to 1m this term and while not disgraced over 1m at Glorious Goodwood last time, he didn't shout that 1m2f is what's needed.

16/1

7th

3

(3)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Goodwood

Skysail

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Marcus Tregoning

Good-ground 2yo maiden winner who scored on his handicap and seasonal debut over C&D (good to soft) in May, and bounced back from a lesser run on quick ground when runner-up at Ascot (1m, good to soft) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained); his course form is a big plus and he's respected.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 5-7330 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a 2yo and a couple of solid efforts in May when third at Newmarket (1m, soft) and in a warm handicap at Haydock (1m, good to firm); not completely disgraced when in midfield in the Britannia here last month and a reproduction of the Haydock form would bring him into the reckoning.
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9th

2

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

Metal Merchant

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Without a win since April 2024; just three runs for this yard, the standout being his fourth over 1m on the AW; wouldn't be the most solid option but has more races in him and this ground will be fine.

14/1

9th

3

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Metal Merchant

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

His last win was in April 2024 but he hasn't been with John Butler for long and he showed signs of a revival when fourth at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month; has claims if he can build on that and he should be fine back at this trip.

9/2

4th

2

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Metal Merchant

10st 1lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: John Butler

A useful 1m winner at his best for Jack Channon; offered little in two runs for Brian Toomey this spring though and came in last of 14 for John Butler in 7f handicap here four weeks ago; no surprise if he took a step forward though with new yard among the winners.

16/1

Form: 7-441 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Progressive in four starts, making a successful handicap debut in a first-time tongue-tie at Kempton (1m, AW) 16 days ago; 7lb higher and has to prove he can do it back on turf, but no surprise if he has further improvement in him; respected.
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2nd

5

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Oliver Show

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Four AW wins, including over 1m; 0-16 on turf but he's in form, having finished fourth at Goodwood (7f) in last two starts; remains on a workable mark and enters calculations.

9/2

4th

18

(11)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Oliver Show

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

A couple of close calls led to a frustrating campaign last year but it was a good effort when a running-on fourth to Crimson Spirit over C&D (good) in May; not seen since but he's dipped below his last winning mark and this may have been the plan; big run might be on the cards.

8/1

4th

5

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Oliver Show

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Useful on his day but losing run is mounting up and two duck eggs this year leave a question mark over his current form; chance partly depends on how well he responds to the removal of usual cheekpieces.

7/1

5th
4 (11)

14/1

Form: 3-1195 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Did well on the AW in the winter, winning novices over this trip at Newcastle and Southwell; out of the frame in both turf handicaps (1m/1m2f) since returning in April, pulling hard both times; may settle better in this bigger field and has been gelded since last seen, but still has something to prove.
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8/1

Form: 1-5623

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won a Kempton novice (7f, AW) for Sir Michael Stoute last September and best effort for this yard when second of ten at York (1m, good to firm) in May (third and fourth won their next starts); third of seven at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, but should be fine over a stiff 1m and the stable won this two years ago; considered.
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7th

3

(10)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Theme Park

9st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Three good runs since the tongue-tie went on, last time finishing third of five at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm); each-way chance.

11/2

3rd

1

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:10 Nottingham

Theme Park

10st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Serial slow starter who ended a losing run off a 4lb lower mark at Doncaster 11 days ago before bumping into a well-handicapped winner over C&D last Thursday; holds claims, especially if he can get away on terms for a change.

3/1

2nd

2

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:35 Nottingham

Theme Park

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Often slowly away, just as he was when winning at Doncaster (1m, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) last week having dropped a long way in the weights; has to be respected under a 5lb penalty.

7/4

Form: 168-10

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Both wins in six starts have been gained narrowly, the latest by a short head on his return from seven months off at Southwell (7f, AW) in May; made no impression in the Britannia here last month (behind Metal Merchant) and although back in calmer waters, others hold more compelling claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Mustajaab

9st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

dwelt start

6/1

7th

10

(14)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newbury

Mustajaab

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

ducked right start, in touch with leaders

50/1

5th

5

(2)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Mustajaab

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Smart form in winning a 7f handicap on the AW in April but mostly disappointing since on turf; questions to answer.

20/1

9/1

Form: -35261 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-10 when winning narrowly at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) eight days ago; 6lb penalty will make things more difficult, though, and he is relatively exposed.
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4

(3)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Monopolise

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

C&D win number three came off 3lb higher in January; hasn't threatened in four runs since, including in this headgear combination last time; has no great record fresh.

10/1

1

(5)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

14:05 Haydock

Monopolise

10st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Mark Loughnane

Handles most ground but his two turf wins have on soft and good to soft; last success was off 1lb higher on Polytrack in January but he's been out of sorts since then and was never involved at Doncaster three weeks ago; cheekpieces are now added and he needs to get back on track.

14/1

7th

6

(8)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

21:00 Doncaster

Monopolise

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Loughnane

Finished out the back on AW return but may have needed that run and the form is there to feature off this mark.

25/1

20/1

Form: 9152-4

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
125-1 winner at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last August and ran to a similar level when second of ten at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in November; off 190 days when a well-beaten last of four on handicap debut here (soft) in May which suggests he wouldn't want rain; others more convincing in any case.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:40 Epsom

Oj Lifestyle

9st 13lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five-time winner, all on good to firm ground; arrives in good form but the ground looks a potential stumbling block.

7/2

3rd

2

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:30 Epsom

Oj Lifestyle

9st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Best known as a Brighton specialist but also runs this track well; needs to rebound from disappointing C&D run four weeks ago but looked in good nick when scoring at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) in June; shortlisted.

3/1

7th

1

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:20 Epsom

Oj Lifestyle

10st 3lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five-time winner who has been placed in half of his six visits here, including when third in this race in 2024; carries a 5lb penalty for winning at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago but Toby Moore's 7lb claim will aid his bid to go back-to-back; considered.

4/1

13/2

Form: 11-5 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won two Kempton novices (1m, AW) late last year, but having been off for 180 days he could only manage fifth of eight under a double penalty on turf debut at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month; form of that race has worked out well, but he does still have something to prove on handicap debut.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(6)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Tyndrum Gold

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Won two C&D novices late last year and should be happier back on Polytrack, but he's been off since a couple of ordinary turf efforts on high summer; is lightly raced but has a bit to prove now.

8/1

10th

7

(4)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Tyndrum Gold

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Won two Kempton novices (1m, AW) late last year, but having been off for 180 days he could only manage fifth of eight under a double penalty on turf debut at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) last month; form of that race has worked out well, but he does still have something to prove on handicap debut.

13/2

5th

1

(6)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:00 Thirsk

Tyndrum Gold

10st 2lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

slightly awkward start, pushed along briefly soon after start, soon in touch with leaders

5/2

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11th
1 (8)
Caragio

25/1

Form: 214-05

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
All starts so far over 7f including an easy success from the front in a Leicester maiden (good to firm) last October, but out of the frame in both handicaps since returning; race not run to suit last time and this extra furlong shouldn't be a problem, but this still looks a tough task; cheekpieces given a go.
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6th

3

(13)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Caragio

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Wide-margin turf win in April flanked by two AW defeats as favourite; perhaps the return to turf will help but he is creeping back up the weights.

6/1

5th

1

(1)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Caragio

9st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Began his 3yo campaign with a BHA mark of 93; a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since but he has bounced back to form for Adam Kirby, finishing second at Chelmsford in March (7f) before an easy win at Yarmouth ten days ago (6f, good to firm); 3lb well in under a penalty; obvious chance.

6/4

1st

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Caragio

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

A fairly useful 7f winner at his best; gambled on for his new yard and and shaped well when second of 11 in 7f Chelmsford handicap 26 days ago, just edged out having been set plenty to do; up 3lb but he can make amends with cheekpieces refitted.

2/1

Form: -17246 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made a winning return at Kempton (1m, AW) in March and two good efforts on turf in May, including when fourth of 11 in a warm handicap at Haydock (1m, good to firm); was behind Metal Merchant then, but may have been unlucky not to finish second; not so good back there a fortnight later (behind Good Gracious), but a player if bouncing back; stable won this in 2016 and 2019.
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1st

2

(2)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Salisbury

Just Bring It

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

prominent

11/4

1st

10

(14)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Just Bring It

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Clive Cox

Off the mark in a small-field handicap at Kempton in March; better form in 1m handicaps at Newmarket and Haydock in May but his form dipped back at Haydock in June latest; drawn widest.

10/1

9

(9)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Just Bring It

9st 4lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Made a winning return at Kempton (1m, AW) in March and two good efforts on turf in May, including when fourth of 11 in a warm handicap at Haydock (1m, good to firm); was behind Metal Merchant then, but may have been unlucky not to finish second; not so good back there a fortnight later (behind Good Gracious), but a player if bouncing back; stable won this in 2016 and 2019.

10/1

Form: 442

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Progressive in three starts, proving no match for a nice sort at Newmarket (1m, good) last month but pulling nicely clear of the rest; open to further improvement now handicapping and one for the shortlist.
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5th

9

(4)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Snipers Eye

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

midfield

8/1

1st

2

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:05 Yarmouth

Snipers Eye

10st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Simcock

Found three races not run to suit his hold-up style in the summer and this mark is likely within range when he gets a decent pace to track; maybe that will happen today, under Silvestre De Sousa (11-46 for the yard), back from a short break.

4/1

3rd

3

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

17:50 Chester

Snipers Eye

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: David Simcock

Won a Southwell novice (1m) last September and that was it for the season; hasn't threatened in either handicap this year, though wasn't beaten far at Newmarket last time (1m2f) when held up in a slowly run affair; has a handicap in him.

10/1

Non-runners

Just Bring It, Sniper's Eye

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £140.40
Straight Forecast £134.91
Tricast £1028.82
Trifecta £2388.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Sniper's Eye

RP RATINGS:

Oliver Show

POSTDATA:

Good Gracious

SPOTLIGHT:

Theme Park

TOPSPEED:

Just Bring It

The Times:

Metal Merchant

LAMBOURN:

Caragio

Daily Mirror:

Sniper's Eye

Daily Record:

Sniper's Eye

Daily Mail:

Oliver Show

D Express:

Oliver Show

The Star:

Good Gracious

The Sun:

Theme Park

The Guardian:

Just Bring It

Telegraph:

Metal Merchant