July 15 / 13.45 Ascot

13.45

Good To Firm

Ascot/1711 Learning To Work Bake-Off Competition Heritage Handicap

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 19 runners
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Ascot/1711 Learning To Work Bake-Off Competition Heritage Handicap

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.90
  • Place: £5.40

Form: 24-101 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Often leads; has improved in 2023, winning two of three starts at 6f and 5f (both on good to firm) but her defeat in the big 5f handicap at the Royal meeting in between suggests much more will be needed in this company.
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8th

11

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

The Big Board

8st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

led narrowly

12/1

8th

4

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

14:25 Newbury

The Big Board

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hannon

Down in the weights and back to form when just failing to get up over 5f at Ascot (good to firm) three weeks ago; put back up 3lb but retains handicapping scope on peak form and has Oisin Murphy doing the steering.

11/4

2nd

2

(7)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Ascot

The Big Board

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Progressive spell culminated in a success over C&D (off 11lb higher) last July; far from consistent since but holds a good chance provided she turns up in top form.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 481610 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Improved on turf in 2023, winning at Beverley (5f, good to soft) and Epsom (6f, good to firm), but said to have run flat when well below form on Newcastle AW 15 days ago (has good record there); others now more likely.
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1st

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Badri

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Getting on for four years since he last contested a Class 4 handicap; in better form than his figures suggest, having nowhere to go at a crucial stage at Windsor two weeks ago, and he is one to take seriously.

6/1

6th

3

(7)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Badri

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

C&D win off a 3lb higher mark last July; none too consistent on AW over the winter but it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see him bounce back to form returned to turf.

12/1

13th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Badri

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Went down by only a neck over C&D off 1lb higher in January but his two efforts since have been no more than respectable.

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: -24011 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has led; third of 17 in the Group 2 Coventry here in 2021 (6f, good to firm; acts on soft); had some ups and downs since but he held on well to win at Chester two starts ago and impressed with the way he came home to win on AW debut in prestigious Newcastle race 15 days ago; back up 6lb but Connor Planas is good value for his 5lb claim; solid chance.
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11th

11

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Vintage Clarets

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner over the years, including over C&D; no impact yet this season but he wasn't disgraced from a wide draw at Chester last time and he's tumbling in the weights; solid each-way claims.

12/1

7th

8

(11)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Vintage Clarets

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Close third off 6lb higher (from stall 5) in this contest two years ago and 2-4 at Chester overall; however, has a big doubt over current form, reflected in two duck eggs this season; wide draw adds uncertainty.

25/1

12th

7

(10)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Vintage Clarets

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ten-time winner whose mark is now 3lb lower than for his latest success; probably needed the run when well held at Southwell two weeks ago, but didn't show much and may require another before hitting his stride.

14/1

11/1

Form: 040305 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Had some excuses this year and was aiming high in the King's Stand at the Royal meeting before the race didn't play out ideally in a Group 3 at Sandown last week; not clear whether he is quite the horse he was but first-time cheekpieces go on (has won six times in a hood) and is not one to give up on now returned to handicap company.
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5th

1

(1)

23rd Sep 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Raasel

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Michael Appleby

Tough sprinter who looks better than ever this season; cracking effort to win a Haydock handicap (5f, good) a fortnight ago and he bumped into a rapid improver at Doncaster on Saturday; effective on very soft ground and should make another bold bid.

9/4

2nd

2

(1)

17th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Raasel

9st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Solid form in Group races this year, notably his Goodwood third, and better than ever with his mighty weight-carrying effort in a good Haydock handicap last week; stayed on strongly off a good pace on that occasion to win with something to spare (good Topspeed figure); fully effective on soft and he's the one to beat on ratings; solid contender.

11/8

1st

1

(3)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Haydock

Raasel

10st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to win in 2023 but not for a lack of effort, regularly acquitting himself with credit in top sprints; near his best when third in a Group 2 at Goodwood five weeks ago and that form looks rock solid; going back up 6lb does leave him with something to find on this year's handicap runs though.

7/1

20/1

Form: 6-7499 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Both handicap wins came on AW off much lower marks early in 2022; in the frame in three 5f Group races since but generally finds that level uphill work and has something to prove off current mark back in a handicap; first-time visored, has run creditably in cheekpieces and blinkers.
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5th

13

(9)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Existent

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Stuart Williams

Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and posted a respectable effort at Newmarket (5f, good) last month; however, he was down the field at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago and is now just 1-46 on turf; others preferred.

20/1

14th

15

(16)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Existent

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Ended a lengthy losing run at Southwell in January and he is just 1lb higher today; solid effort at Newmarket 17 days ago when not ideally positioned; each-way claims at a track where he has run well in much better races than this one.

12/1

4th

8

(6)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

Existent

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Stuart Williams

Close call in a Group 3 here in 2022 and deserves so much better than his very modest turf strike-rate, given how many fine races he continues to run in defeat, such as when going down narrowly to both Rosario and Regal Envoy on different 5f runs (good and good to firm) last May; some cold comfort that he won on AW in January but tough to support for the win.

10/1

8/1

Form: 40-829 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
One of the more likely ones to run to form on this track, having run a blinder in the Group 1 King's Stand (5f, good to firm; hampered) two years ago, and has run other excellent races here on various ground; wasn't helped by racing on the far side in this year's Wokingham but still ran well; right up there.
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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

7th
1 (8)
Rohaan

7/1

Form: 314-80 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Superb 6f form on this track where he's won a Group 3 and two Wokinghams (soft and good to firm); showed he can do it at 5f on most recent run at the trip but that was back in September 2021 and after a modest reappearance in May he was a long way off his old self in the Jubilee at the Royal meeting; still hard to ignore back in a handicap with every drop of rain cherished.
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19

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Rohaan

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David Evans

Has five C&D wins on his resume, including two Wokinghams and two Group 3s; getting on for two years since his last win though and this might be too competitive these days.

14/1

3

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Rohaan

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Evans

Hold-up sprinter who has been a source of frustration since his last win in October 2023; on a lowly mark and his four C&D runs this year have all been competitive; shouldn't be far away.

9/1

8th

7

(5)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Pontefract

Rohaan

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Landed the Wokingham in 2021 and 2022; on a long losing sequence but ran encouragingly in big field at Newbury most recently; fighting chance off current mark.

11/2

12/1

Form: -31139 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two wins from just five handicap starts and although both were on AW he acts on turf as well, first home in his group in the valuable C&D handicap in June; handles soft ground and capable of having a say despite being out of the weights.
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4th

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:00 Newbury

Harry Brown

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Peter Crate

Took advantage of a career-low mark to land his first win on turf at Lingfield (good to firm) three weeks ago; up 4lb but he has the ability to deal with it.

6/1

1st

9

(5)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield

Harry Brown

8st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Peter Crate

Has form on good to firm but 0-15 on grass as opposed to 5-29 on AW; short of his best on AW of late and others bring more convincing claims.

9/1

20/1

Form: -23110 CD BF

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins in the spring, including over C&D (on soft and good); up against it from wide draw when last seen at Hamilton in May but this is a better race than he's been running in.
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1st

3

(16)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Spoof

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Veteran with 11 wins but the most recent was back in October 2023; starts this campaign off a reduced mark but others look safer.

25/1

7th

8

(7)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

15:45 Yarmouth

Spoof

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Veteran who made a pleasing return from a three-month break at Haydock last month; not so good at Redcar 17 days ago and others appeal more.

25/1

12/1

Form: 208073 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
His strike-rate could be better but useful on his day as he showed when runner-up in the King's Stand over C&D in 2021 (good to firm; has won on soft); mixed in 2023 but a tongue-tie seems to have helped on last two starts and little between him and Dream Composer on Sandown form last week.
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2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

6th

11

(1)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Thirsk

Arecibo

8st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Veteran who was a smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in three runs this season; dropped another 3lb but he has lots to prove on this first run at 7f; visor removed.

25/1

Form: 711301 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty in both C&D handicaps, winning the latest of them in October (good to soft; handles most ground); has improved again this year and really got his skates on when leading close home at Sandown last week; up just 1lb and remains of interest although the lowest draw raises questions.
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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

12/1

Form: 3-4727 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Easy C&D winner in September who has a weights turnaround with Dream Composer on later form here (both on good to soft) but has not looked ahead of his mark this year, which he'll need to be to win such a competitive race; usually wears cheekpieces, first-time blinkers today.
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5th

1

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

Whenthedealinsdone

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Roger Teal

Landed a hat-trick on the AW early last year, the final leg off 2lb lower; back in form lately, most recently in a race that didn't pan out his way, but needs a bit more back on turf from the lowest stall (likely to be dropped in again).

10/1

4th

7

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Whenthedealinsdone

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Roger Teal

Awarded Lingfield handicap in early 2025 before going 2-2 over this C&D; just four starts since the latest of those wins last March and firmly back on track when edged out at Chelmsford one month ago; 2lb nudge can't be quibbled with and he needs considering.

7/2

2nd

4

(1)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Whenthedealinsdone

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Roger Teal

Notched a hat-trick in the first three months of last year, latterly off a 1lb lower mark; not as good now but remains consistent enough and unlikely to be far away.

6/1

40/1

Form: 05-700

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Placed in Group company as a 2yo but well beaten in two Meydan starts early this year for new yard and was out the back in the Wokingham here in June on return to Britain; this is another tough task.
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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

9/1

Form: 00-574 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Third-best to Mountain Peak and Bond Chairman in this race last year (sole C&D run); middling results since but looked to be coming to the boil when fourth in the Dash at Epsom in June (5f, good to firm; has won on good to soft) and is 10lb lower than last July; on the premises.
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5th

9

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.

9/2

7th

10

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zarzyni

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off.

14/1

15th
10 (17)
Get It

25/1

Form: 065-20 D

Last run: 148 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Vulnerable at this level since winning the second of two 5f handicaps last year (good to firm and good) and has been off since finishing down the field in Bahrain during February.
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1

(9)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Get It

9st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Over two years since he last ran on the AW but that made it 2-2 at Wolverhampton; won last year's Stewards' Cup and this year's Wokingham, so clearly a tip-top handicapper when on his game; found the ground too slow in last month's big handicap at Goodwood but his run back there last time is not so easily forgiven.

16/1

1

(5)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Get It

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Had an excuse (ground not fast enough) last time when failing by a long way to complete Stewards' Cup double; made all at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in his other two British runs this term, including the Wokingham; very useful handicapper when conditions are ideal.

3/1

3

(27)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Get It

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Sprang a 40-1 surprise in this race 12 months ago, making all to beat Apollo One with the stands' rail proving advantageous; unsuccessful stint in Bahrain early in the year saw his handicap mark ease and he's returned to Britain with a bang, making all at Ascot (6f, good to firm; strong tailwind) in May and repeating the dose in the Wokingham there six weeks ago; only 4lb higher and foolish to think he couldn't slip the field again.

8/1

OUR TIP

11/1

Form: 884225 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Not the easiest to place and hasn't won in Britain for four years but capable of smart form on his day, such as when second in the King's Stand here in 2020 (good to soft; suited by good or quicker); however, he retains all his ability and brings a touch of class to his first handicap in Britain.
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No Results Found

Form: 2484-1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Acts well here and followed a good reappearance fourth in the big C&D handicap at the Royal meeting with a desperately close call in this race (both on good to firm); returned to action with a narrow Doncaster win off the same mark as 12 months ago and this looks harder off 3lb higher.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(4)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Beverley

Bond Chairman

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Wins both came first time out but he ran poorly for his new yard on comeback five weeks ago, having struggled during a limited campaign last year; often pulls hard and has plenty to prove now.

8/1

11

(4)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Bond Chairman

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Capable of smart handicap form in 2022 and 2023 (RPR 102); ended 2023 tamely though and no sign of a revival in three runs last year; not a solid option but it's possible a change of stable could have freshened him up and he's thrown in if that's the case.

16/1

11

(4)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Bond Chairman

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Capable of smart handicap form in 2022 and 2023 (RPR 102); ended 2023 tamely though and no sign of a revival in three runs last year; not a solid option but it's possible a change of stable could have freshened him up and he's thrown in if that's the case.

16/1

Form: 38-007 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Can lead, often races prominently; suited by good or quicker; nosed out Bond Chairman here last July when 8lb higher but a weak finisher in three runs this year and not obviously poised to repeat last year's win.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(7)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:40 Windsor

Mountain Peak

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Dropped a long way in the weights and his Epsom reappearance seven weeks ago was encouraging; could take a good step forward and is respected despite his advancing years.

8/1

6th

2

(2)

23rd Apr 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

14:10 Epsom

Mountain Peak

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Second in the 2022 Dash over C&D off 8lb higher before winning a valuable handicap at Ascot; high in the weights for much of 2023 but he ran well at Ascot on his last two starts; has gone well fresh in the past and he returns with his yard in good form; draw not ideal but lots to like otherwise.

7/1

Form: 1-0765 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
On the back burner this year but is very capable on his day, as shown when winning over C&D last July (good to firm) then awarded the Portland at Doncaster in September (extended 5f, soft; suffered interference); 2lb lower now and will surely be exploiting his mark before long.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(9)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Call Me Ginger

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear

12/1

1

(9)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Musselburgh

Call Me Ginger

9st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

17lb lower than when winning at Ascot last September (5f, good to firm; completing a quick double) having been badly out of form since; usually ridden by Amie Waugh; down to Class 5 in a handicap for the first time.

16/1

Non-runners

Equilateral, Bond Chairman, Mountain Peak

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £358.00
Straight Forecast £323.36
Tricast £3185.95
Trifecta £6448.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vintage Clarets

NEWMARKET:

Harry Brown

Daily Mail:

Bond Chairman

RP RATINGS:

Zarzyni

TOPSPEED:

King's Lynn

POSTDATA:

Equilateral

LAMBOURN:

Whenthedealinsdone

D Express:

Dream Composer

The Times:

Harry Brown

The Sun:

Bond Chairman

The Star:

Vintage Clarets

Daily Record:

Vintage Clarets

Daily Mirror:

Zarzyni

The Guardian:

King's Lynn

Telegraph:

Equilateral