March 24 / 14.45 Ascot

14.45

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Events At Ascot Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £20812
  • 1m 7f 152y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Events At Ascot Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 3211 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Predictably no match for the exciting Sir Gino three runs back and the form of his second win at Ludlow (2m, soft) has since been franked by runner-up Ithaca's Arrow; was giving that one plenty of weight as well and he would have won more easily with greater fluency in his jumping; interesting handicap debutant.
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2nd

4

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 2

17:13 Fakenham

Royal Way

11st 6lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won comfortably off reduced mark at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in March and has also performed well on both outings since, more recently when fourth at Sandown (2m4f, good) nine days ago; ran poorly on only previous visit to Fakenham but still enters calculations.

12/1

4th

15

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 178y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Royal Way

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Exploited reduced mark when winning quite comfortably at Ludlow last month and was one of two to pull clear of the others when second at Ascot (also 2m5f, good) ten days later; no surprise if he features.

10/1

2nd

7

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 146y

Class 3

17:25 Ascot

Royal Way

10st 13lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won sole start here; two years without a win after that but, with tongue-tie removed and second-time cheekpieces, he then obliged comfortably at Ludlow (2m5f, good) ten days ago; back up 6lb but has returned to serious calculations.

4/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 2P3

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
No great shakes on the Flat; placed in both completed starts over hurdles, behind the very smart Burdett Road first time out and then 9l off Royal Way at Ludlow; better off at the weights with that rival and drying conditions are probably a good thing on handicap debut.
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2nd

9

24th Mar 2024

Good

1m 7f 152y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Palio

10st 13lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

No great shakes on the Flat; placed in both completed starts over hurdles, behind the very smart Burdett Road first time out and then 9l off Royal Way at Ludlow; better off at the weights with that rival and drying conditions are probably a good thing on handicap debut.

9/1

3rd

10

7th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

13:50 Ludlow

Palio

11st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Flat maiden but showed promise; had a subsequent winner behind him when no match for the talented Burdett Road at Huntingdon (good to soft) and the heavy ground proved all too much for him in a Listed race at Aintree; should be a factor back down in class under more suitable conditions.

6/1

0

8

9th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 209y

Class 1

14:40 Aintree

Palio

11st 0lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Alan King

Talented maiden on the Flat and bumped into subsequent Grade 2 winner Burdett Road when well-beaten second on last month's hurdle debut at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft); open to improvement in this code and not ruled out.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 802

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Two Flat wins in France; two heavy defeats in Ireland but he improved for the tongue-tie at Ludlow when finishing a 2l second on soft ground; the third won easily this week at Haydock; lurks on a low weight for handicap debut.
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2

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

Hamsiyann

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual Flat winner's sole success over hurdles came at the Cheltenham November meeting in 2024 when successful off 7lb lower (2m5f, good); beaten 31l in a quality Aintree handicap in April (2m1f, good to soft) when last seen over obstacles; run on the Flat at Chester wasn't too encouraging either.

16/1

16th

1

(13)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Hamsiyann

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: A J Martin

Met with heavy defeats in his two Flat races last term and hasn't lived up to expectations as a hurdler; 2024 was much more promising, including with his second in this race off 1lb lower than today, and it may be good a pointer to see how his two stablemates get on in the Chester Cup.

6/1

20th

15

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Hamsiyann

11st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: A J Martin

Justified strong market support in 2m5f Cheltenham handicap (good) in November 2024; belatedly back to that sort of form when second of six at Newcastle (extended 2m4f, good to soft) in November but let down by his jumping when only a respectable fourth at Kempton (2m5f, good) over Christmas; drops back in trip for his first run since.

16/1

Form: 24311 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Low-grade Flat winner over 2m1f on heavy; has plenty of stamina reserves for hurdling and it was all pretty straightforward in winning a 4yo handicap on soft ground at Sandown two weeks ago; might well cope with the 7lb rise but drying conditions could be another matter; the track should suit; hooded the last twice.
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3

(6)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:52 Goodwood

Spiced Rum

11st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Stuart Kittow

2m1f Flat winner in 2023 (on heavy) and she also won for Stuart Kittow twice over hurdles early in 2024; runner-up twice from her three races for Kevin Philippart de Foy this May-July, all on AW, and is now back with her former trainer; one to consider seriously.

11/2

2nd

2

(8)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Spiced Rum

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

2m Flat winner in 2023 (on heavy) and she also won twice over hurdles in spring 2024 for Stuart Kittow; both runs for new yard were over 1m4f on Tapeta recently, with a lesser effort last time (despite starting favourite) but she could prove more potent with today's step back up in trip.

9/1

5th

2

(6)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spiced Rum

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won twice over hurdles in spring 2024 for Stuart Kittow; pleasing start for new stable when 4l second of eight at Wolverhampton (1m4f; 15-2) last month, rallying; can build on that run and may go one better.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1F3 D BF

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in Germany; from the front he strolled home by 21l on hurdling debut at Wetherby (2m, soft) in November and was only a length off the good yardstick An Bradan Feasa (eighth in the Boodles) when falling late on at Cheltenham the next time; the glaring concern is his subsequent reversal when long odds-on at Chepstow (tongue tied); something to prove after that but much too early to be writing him off.
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4th

7

19th Mar 2025

Good

2m 2f 191y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Kourosh

11st 1lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Henry Oliver

5yo who has got better with each of his three runs for this yard, going close at Warwick (2m, soft) most recently; also effective on good ground and he shaped last time as though today's step up in trip could be a plus.

4/1

2nd

4

21st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Kourosh

11st 11lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Henry Oliver

Failed to go on for the Skeltons; his second run for this yard when third at Sandown (2m, soft; first-time hood) was a return to form, though he was held up off a fast pace set by the winner and might be flattered.

12/1

3rd

3

24th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 4

13:50 Sandown

Kourosh

11st 7lb

J: Sgt Nick Oliver

T: Henry Oliver

held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 4 out, steady headway before 2 out, went third before last, no extra run-in

14/1

Form: 3251 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Plenty of promise in his initial runs and appeared to take a notable step forward in winning a small-field soft-ground maiden at Market Rasen with a good bit in hand; remains to be seen if his yard is out of the woods after its recent troubles but this gelding has potential.
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1st

2

6th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Worcester

Kado De Joie

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Didn't look to have any excuses at a short price at Ludlow in March, likewise back on to soft ground last time; it may just be this mark is beyond him (6lb higher than when last successful in the winter).

10/1

1st

2

6th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Worcester

Kado De Joie

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Didn't look to have any excuses at a short price at Ludlow in March, likewise back on to soft ground last time; it may just be this mark is beyond him (6lb higher than when last successful in the winter).

10/1

7th

7

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Ffos Las

Kado De Joie

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

held up in rear, no impression from 2 out

5/1

Form: 314 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Became disappointing on the Flat for Richard Hannon; 13-8 when the narrow winner of a soft-ground novice hurdle at Lingfield before trailing home last of the finishers at Newbury; not wildly appealing on the back of that effort now into a handicap of this strength.
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1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

18:20 Fontwell

Yellow Star

11st 6lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Bounced back with a win at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in December but he was tailed off in next two starts and he didn't get very far at Newbury (fell at third) last time; has plenty to prove again and he's still 3lb higher than for his last win.

16/1

5

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

16:23 Newbury

Yellow Star

11st 5lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has gained both wins in Class 4, including for his standout performance this term; pair of duck eggs since, albeit the 2m7f trip perhaps contributed to latest defeat; others have stronger claims.

20/1

13th

5

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 123y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Yellow Star

11st 9lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Showed career-best form when winning readily by 4l at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft; refitted cheekpieces) in December; subsequent lesser effort in major Kempton handicap is not viewed harshly but 2m7f on soft ground will take his stamina into unknown territory.

16/1

Form: 21176 D

Last run: 176 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Had a basement mark on the Flat; won two juvenile hurdles on good ground for Adam West in July before struggling in stronger company; the switch to Dan Skelton heightens interest on handicap debut and she's had wind surgery, but Kourash is probably the stable's principal hope.
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1

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Worcester

Vitani

11st 13lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Made all in two juvenile hurdles for Adam West last summer; not much has gone to plan since but she'll find this much less competitive than the two valuable handicaps she contested for Dan Skelton this spring (held up in rear both times) and may benefit from a return to more positive tactics.

3/1

10

18th Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:30 Cheltenham

Vitani

10st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Lowly rated on the Flat; won two juvenile hurdles on good ground for Adam West last summer before struggling in stronger company; had wind surgery ahead of stable debut at Ascot but was easy to back at 20-1 and finished well behind Spiced Rum.

25/1

10

18th Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

13:30 Cheltenham

Vitani

10st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Lowly rated on the Flat; won two juvenile hurdles on good ground for Adam West last summer before struggling in stronger company; had wind surgery ahead of stable debut at Ascot but was easy to back at 20-1 and finished well behind Spiced Rum.

25/1

Form: 15115P D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won three minor hurdles last August-October (good or good to soft) but was pulled up in a Taunton handicap when conditions were in his favour and it was just an okay run back on the AW three weeks ago; no obvious significance in the return of cheekpieces and others are far more intriguing.
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3rd

3

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Ludlow

Gifted Angel

11st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Jack Jones

3-8 over hurdles for Tom Dascombe (often with forcing tactics) and he won his first two on the Flat once joining this yard; solid fourth of 13 from the rear at Warwick (2m, good to soft; kept on) 11 days ago; respected.

6/1

4th

6

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Warwick

Gifted Angel

11st 10lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Jack Jones

Has won on the AW and over hurdles, with five victories combined; however, hasn't been on his game in either discipline on last four starts; bit to prove.

14/1

7th

12

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Gifted Angel

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Has won on the AW and over hurdles, with five victories combined; however, has managed only eighth in his last two races (1m6f/hurdle) and others have less to prove.

11/2

Non-runners

Torneo

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Payout
Exacta £39.60
Straight Forecast £34.78
Tricast £104.48
Trifecta £130.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Royal Way

TOPSPEED:

Spiced Rum

The Times:

Hamsiyann

SPOTLIGHT:

Kourosh

LAMBOURN:

Kado De Joie

RP RATINGS:

Palio

Daily Mirror:

Royal Way

The Sun:

Royal Way

Daily Record:

Royal Way

WEST COUNTRY:

Spiced Rum

Telegraph:

Spiced Rum

D Express:

Hamsiyann

The Star:

Hamsiyann