September 08 / 15.35 Ascot

15.35

Good

LK Bennett Lady Amateur Jockeys Handicap (For Female Amateur Jockeys)

  • Prize money: £8140.18
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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LK Bennett Lady Amateur Jockeys Handicap (For Female Amateur Jockeys)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £27.10
  • Place: £6.30

Form: 951717 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Recorded success number 11 at Sandown (1m, soft) last month, but didn't appear to stay when well held back there (1m1f, good) 18 days later; goes well for an inexperienced rider, but still on a career-high mark so more will be needed.
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11th

4

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Crystal Casque

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

midfield

8/1

3rd

3

(6)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Sandown

Crystal Casque

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Racked up 13 wins in a superb career; unable to repeat last year's Ascot win in the same race this month but she'd been in good form for Oliver Searle previously and some of her best turf efforts have come over C&D, including a win; weighted to be involved.

14/1

5th

4

(13)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Crystal Casque

10st 6lb

J: Mrs Jo Supple

T: Rod Millman

prominent on inner, switched right 3f out, headway 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/1

20/1

  • Place: £9.50

Form: -71898 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
All three wins on the AW and well beaten in both starts on turf, though last three efforts on either surface have been modest; needs the first-time hood to have a positive effect.
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7th

4

(8)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Double Time

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

Has patchy profile but he put in a dominant display at Kempton (1m) in October and he had some traffic issues in the closing stages when a respectable sixth over C&D last time; still looks on a workable mark and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

9/2

1

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Double Time

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

C&D winner; off the mark for this yard when beating 12 rivals at Windsor in July (1m, soft); not so good in Doncaster classified event four weeks ago but this return to Class 6 will help and he has the ability to feature.

14/1

4

(7)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Doncaster

Double Time

11st 7lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

These terms don't appear that favourable at face value but he returned to winning ways in a 1m handicap at Windsor (soft; second run in this headgear combination) and he was worthy of a much higher mark last year; considered.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 564722 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has only just been denied in his last two starts at Leicester (1m, soft) and Redcar (1m, good); up another 1lb which isn't the end of the world, but his very best form has come on good ground or softer, so he may not want conditions to dry out too much.
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4th

3

(12)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:30 Nottingham

Shaladar

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Short-headed at Carlisle (1m, good) in August and he's also gone close on soft ground in the past; however, he's failed to threaten on his last two outings and this 6yo remains without a win since September 2022.

12/1

16

(6)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Ascot

Shaladar

10st 6lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par returned to Ascot (1m) most recently; still on a three-year losing spell but is very attractively weighted, being 12lb lower than when favourite for this contest 12 months ago (finished third).

12/1

10

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Ascot

Shaladar

9st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Kevin Ryan

Bettered his 2023 third in this when runner-up (under Becky Smith) to Terries Royale in last year's soft-ground renewal; last win came off a 13lb higher mark in September 2022 but he went mighty close at Carlisle (1m, good) one month ago and this has likely been a target; player again despite stall 1 probably not being ideal.

4/1

Form: 123-33 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo who has been mainly consistent so far, winning once from eight starts and finishing placed on the other seven occasions; bit below form when third of five at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last month so the return to this trip looks a positive; unraced on ground faster than good.
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4th

7

(10)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Ascot

Flyawaydream

10st 7lb

J: Miss Poppy Scott

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Unexposed 4yo who has been mainly consistent so far, winning once from eight starts and finishing placed on the other seven occasions; bit below form when third of five at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last month so the return to this trip looks a positive; unraced on ground faster than good.

4/1

3rd

2

(4)

7th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Ayr

Flyawaydream

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Won 7f Chepstow maiden (good) last summer and placed in 1m AW handicaps on all three subsequent outings, the latest on last month's seasonal debut; moves up in trip here and probably still has potential; shortlisted.

5/2

40/1

Form: 5138-7 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Windsor novice winner (1m, good to firm) for Charlie Appleby in May last year, but went missing for 417 days after June and finished tailed off behind Crystal Casque on his return/stable debut at Sandown (1m, soft) last month; has lots to prove.
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No Results Found

Form: 504434 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year and running creditably of late, but losing run is up to 11 despite a sliding mark; drops back from 1m2f, but this trip looks sharp enough for him now.
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12th

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Alazwar

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

7lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but that has been followed by two heavy defeats; comes with risks attached.

12/1

10th

1

(6)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Alazwar

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

5lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) on his penultimate start but ran poorly at Wolverhampton last week; revival not out of the question.

6/1

9th

3

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alazwar

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Has gone close when placed twice this year, latest when second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) last Monday; on a decent mark and is one to consider.

9/2

Form: 581311 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
In fine form under Sophie Smith lately (record 1311), his latest win when making all at Haydock (good) four weeks ago; 3lb rise fair enough, but all those races were over 1m2f so he needs to prove himself as effective back over this trip.
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8th

7

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lennys Spirit

10st 12lb

J: Mr Liam McGaffin

T: Adam Kirby

In good form on the AW at Lingfield this year until a below-par sixth on turf in 1m2f Windsor handicap 18 days ago; this course winner can bounce back here.

14/1

6th

5

(7)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Lennys Spirit

10st 13lb

J: Mr Liam McGaffin

T: Adam Kirby

Good start for Adam Kirby when a close third (of 12) in a 1m2f AW handicap at Lingfield in March (for today's rider); not so good back at Lingfield 13 days ago but returning to turf should be in his favour.

6/1

5th

4

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Lennys Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adam Kirby

Just 1-28 on AW but he went desperately close to doubling that tally in an amateur rider's race over C&D last month, only headed in the dying strides (first run for Adam Kirby); 2lb higher today; one to consider with new headgear tried.

4/1

Form: 013772 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Formerly hard to win with, but has twice been successful this year and ran well when second of eight at Ripon (1m, good) 11 days ago; has mainly been contesting better races than this in recent months and is 1-3 under Fern O'Brien; interesting.
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5th

11

(13)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Maysong

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Last run at Kempton saw him finish a close second off a 15lb higher mark and that was as recent as March; likely to exploit his drop in the weights at some point but perhaps in a less competitive race than this.

12/1

6th

6

(7)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:00 Yarmouth

Maysong

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Has looked on the downgrade in recent times, coming 16lb down the weights this year; hasn't looked to see out 1m2f the past twice, though, and a better showing wouldn't surprise back in the usual cheekpieces.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Newmarket (July)

Maysong

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alice Haynes

Usually seen over 1m and a return to 1m2f ten days ago did not yield anything; 12lb lower than at start of the year but others have more pressing claims.

12/1

Form: 363753 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
C&D winner whose losing run is up to 13 despite dropping in the weights and has finished behind One Step Beyond in their last two meetings; needs to find a bit more.
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2nd

2

4th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

12:58 Ludlow

Global Esteem

11st 8lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Recorded his sixth Flat win when scoring at Sandown in August and he's won twice over hurdles since then, with his latest success in a Huntingdon handicap (2m, good) last month; open to more progress in this sphere and he's strongly respected on this switch to a claimer.

5/2

2nd

2

4th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

12:58 Ludlow

Global Esteem

11st 8lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Recorded his sixth Flat win when scoring at Sandown in August and he's won twice over hurdles since then, with his latest success in a Huntingdon handicap (2m, good) last month; open to more progress in this sphere and he's strongly respected on this switch to a claimer.

5/2

1st

2

12th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

12:50 Huntingdon

Global Esteem

11st 8lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

took keen hold, raced in second, jumped slightly right 2nd, led after 3rd, pestered home turn, good jump 2 out, ridden out run-in, always doing enough

11/8

Form: 211312 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
In fine form this year (record 211312) including a win over C&D (good) in July and only found an unexposed 3yo too good at Windsor (1m, good) 13 days ago; good ground fine, but didn't run very well in two starts on good to firm (withdrawn on one another occasion) so drying ground would be a concern.
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8th

2

(9)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

One Step Beyond

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

midfield, towards rear 5f out

14/1

10th

11

(10)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

One Step Beyond

10st 0lb

J: Miss Ella Smart

T: Gary & Josh Moore

led, headed 4f out

12/1

Form: 743313 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
All four wins over 7f including the 3yo handicap on this card a year ago and at Yarmouth (good to firm) on his penultimate outing; didn't prove his stamina in one previous attempt over this far, so that question remains.
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3rd

5

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Ideal Guest

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

5-40; runner-up to Without Delay over C&D (good to firm; in cheekpieces) last July and found another of these rivals - Roundhay Park - too strong at Ripon (in a visor) next time; ended last season on a downbeat note and no win since October 2023; monitor only.

12/1

11th

2

(8)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Ideal Guest

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

On a losing run and he came in a below-par fifth of eight in 7f Brighton handicap 34 days ago; more is needed in refitted cheekpieces.

9/2

1

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Ideal Guest

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Harriet Bethell

Dual C&D winner for his previous yard in 2022 but has only once been back; second of nine at Catterick (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) before keeping on for third at Ripon (6f, soft; first-time visor) 18 days ago; returns to Brighton and steps back up in trip from a handy mark.

3/1

Non-runners

Carnival Zain

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £977.50
Straight Forecast £648.96
Tricast £7113.57
Trifecta £7715.90

Selections

The Times:

Alazwar

Daily Mail:

Global Esteem

The Star:

One Step Beyond

D Express:

Flyawaydream

The Guardian:

Ideal Guest

Daily Mirror:

Shaladar

NEWMARKET:

Lenny's Spirit

SPOTLIGHT:

Maysong

RP RATINGS:

Carnival Zain

POSTDATA:

Crystal Casque

Telegraph:

Alazwar

The Sun:

Global Esteem

Daily Record:

One Step Beyond