17.05
Good To FirmAscot Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
- Prize money: £56694
- 2m 3f 210y
- Class 2
- 20 runners
Runners: 20 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
Form: 031-31
Last run: 25 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 18 (1) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Has mostly run well since handicapping, one of the exceptions on his sole visit to this track but that was on soft ground and the only time he's had a visor (usually wears cheekpieces); three front-running wins on turf at up to 2m last season and renewed his progress this term, always prominent when scoring from Temporize at Goodwood (2m) last time; whether he can get a good enough early position from stall 1 is a worry, as he's not been quick to find his stride this term, but otherwise he should run very well. |
12/1 |
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1st 3 (4) |
24th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
dwelt start, pushed along soon after start, took keen hold, raced in second |
6/1 |
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1st 3 (4) |
24th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
dwelt start, pushed along soon after start, took keen hold, raced in second |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 313-31
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (7) |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders on outer, weakened over 1f out |
12/1 |
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10th 3 (7) |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Improved in handicaps in 2023 and 2024, for instance going close at Royal Ascot (2m4f, good to firm) last term, and she's reappeared with creditable runs in four-runner Listed and Group 3 races this season; usually ridden by Kaiya Fraser; needs better still but she's respected on first run here. |
12/1 |
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3rd 4 (4) |
30th Apr 2025 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Progressive in handicaps in both the last seasons and went close in the Ascot Stakes at the Royal meeting last June (2m4f, good to firm); reappeared with close Listed second at Nottingham (1m6f, good) three weeks ago and could build on that performance now back up in trip; in calculations. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 311-01
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (2) |
27th Apr 2025 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, lost ground after 4f |
8/1 |
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6th 1 (2) |
27th Apr 2025 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, lost ground after 4f |
8/1 |
|
3rd 1 (2) |
21st Oct 2024 Soft 2m 2f 2y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
raced in second, led, faced challenge over 1f out, headed 1f out, lost second and no extra inside final 110yds |
15/8 |
40/1
Form: 75-536 C
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (3) |
5th Nov 2024 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Long in the tooth and on the downgrade now but still retains a good chunk of ability, as evidenced by his fourth of 20 in Royal Ascot marathon (2m4f, good to firm) in June; moves back up in trip after respectable fourth in deeper race than this here (12.5f) last month; must be considered. |
5/4 |
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1st 1 (3) |
5th Nov 2024 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Long in the tooth and on the downgrade now but still retains a good chunk of ability, as evidenced by his fourth of 20 in Royal Ascot marathon (2m4f, good to firm) in June; moves back up in trip after respectable fourth in deeper race than this here (12.5f) last month; must be considered. |
5/4 |
|
4th 8 (7) |
22nd Oct 2024 Standard 1m 4f 99y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Winless in well over two years and takes a drop in trip on his belated AW debut, having run a couple of times over 2m4f in the summer; this is less competitive off a career-low mark and he has claims if stamina comes into the equation. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 2103-2 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (3) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 4lb |
led at steady pace, increased tempo 5f out, headed over 1f out, kept on but lost two places final 110yds |
3/1 |
|
8th 4 |
2nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 4f 97y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Won this race last year (soft) from Robert Johnson and dictated the pace under Connor Beasley when taking a useful Newbury race (2m, good to firm) 13 days ago, from closing rivals including Kyle Of Lochalsh; up 3lb but this highly reliable sort will surely be seriously involved again. |
6/1 |
|
1st 7 (5) |
20th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
The Cesarewitch was his only disappointment for new yard last season and his win came at Glorious Goodwood (2m4f, soft); 7lb higher today, nudged up another 1lb following his second at Goodwood (2m, good) on reappearance; respectable fifth at Royal Ascot keeps him in each-way calculations. |
7/1 |
3/1
Form: 3/07-3
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
19th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
midfield, headway after 2 out, not fluent last, soon no extra |
3/1 |
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6th 2 |
19th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 13lb |
Four-time Flat winner; 0-7 over hurdles and more exposed than some of these, but bumped into very progressive rival when second in Newcastle novice (2m6f, good) in November; current handicap mark ought to be workable. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
30th Nov 2024 Good 2m 6f 0y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
towards rear, headway before 3 out, went second before 2 out, not fluent 2 out, soon ridden and no extra |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: 7/605-
Last run: 256 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 |
14th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Creditable third to Lark In The Mornin in the Fred Winter 4yo Handicap here (2m, heavy) last March and 7l second of 19 in the Galway Hurdle (2m, good) in August; absent since heavy defeat on the Flat in the Cesarewitch in October but he's an each-way contender if back on song for this comeback. |
14/1 |
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24th 10 (16) |
12th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Pretty useful hurdler, with big-race placings this year at Cheltenham Festival in March and in the Galway Hurdle in August when last seen; won twice on Flat as 2yo but no impact in his light Flat career since, most recently when seventh of 20 over 2m4f at Royal Ascot; others have more pressing claims. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 19 |
1st Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 11y |
10st 5lb |
Placed in the Boodles at the Cheltenham Festival this March and ran okay in the Ascot Stakes; warmed up for this in a charity race at the Curragh; more needed. |
20/1 |
18/1
Form: 324531
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (6) |
7th Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Won at Goodwood in June and went very close, albeit in uncompetitive field, at Pontefract on penultimate start; ties in with Duke Of Verona on latest effort; acts on AW. |
7/1 |
|
5th 6 (8) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
prominent, outpaced over 1f out, no extra final 110yds |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
18th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 1f 27y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Won a 2m Goodwood handicap in June (good) when wearing cheekpieces for the second time; hasn't run quite as well since (beaten 47l at Goodwood last time); down in grade and visor on again (no obvious improvement last time he wore one); chance. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 254-63 C
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (13) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Runner-up in the 2020 St Leger and won on AW (2m) in January 2023; has a mixed record since, the best of which were his two good runs last August when second here (2m; will stay further) and fifth in the Ebor (good to firm); that form gives him a shout (1lb lower today) and his latest start was a step back in the right direction, but he does not look the percentage call. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 1 (2) |
19th May 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up in the 2020 St Leger and won on AW (2m) last January; has a mixed record since, the best of which were his two good runs last August (including fifth in the Ebor); that form gives him a shout and he may have needed his recent reappearance here, but he does not look the percentage call. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 1 (2) |
19th May 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up in the 2020 St Leger and won on AW (2m) last January; has a mixed record since, the best of which were his two good runs last August (including fifth in the Ebor); that form gives him a shout and he may have needed his recent reappearance here, but he does not look the percentage call. |
7/2 |
7/1
Form: /6/32-
Last run: 248 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
11th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Has always been smart on the Flat and over hurdles when at his best; his jumping was by no means foot-perfect on last month's chase debut at Down Royal (2m4f, good; cheekpieces added) but class got him home that day; unraced over this far but he was a strong stayer on the level and this will hardly turn into a thorough test of stamina; standout claims with his confidence buoyed. |
4/11 |
|
1st 1 |
11th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y |
11st 10lb |
Has always been smart on the Flat and over hurdles when at his best; his jumping was by no means foot-perfect on last month's chase debut at Down Royal (2m4f, good; cheekpieces added) but class got him home that day; unraced over this far but he was a strong stayer on the level and this will hardly turn into a thorough test of stamina; standout claims with his confidence buoyed. |
4/11 |
|
1st 3 |
13th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
prominent, awkward jump 3rd, mistake 5 out, led going easily after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, clear last, ran on well, comfortably |
11/8 |
14/1
Form: 0/160-
Last run: 268 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Dual Flat winner and was a smart juvenile hurdler two seasons ago, winning twice and competitive at the top level; handicapped accordingly and left Joseph O'Brien under a bit of a cloud, albeit when highly tried; if as good as he was and not held back by his fitness after 233 days away, he'd go close; unraced over this far as a hurdler but stayed well on the Flat. |
7/2 |
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14th 6 |
1st Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 11y |
10st 13lb |
Two wins on the Flat and a good juvenile hurdler two seasons ago, including winning the Grade 2 Adonis at Kempton; no match for Daddy Long Legs at Punchestown and down the field in the Ascot Stakes; others preferred. |
14/1 |
|
11th 12 (8) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Grade 1 placed as a juvenile hurdler in April 2023 and won a 1m6f Flat handicap at the Curragh that June; while his hurdles performances in December and this April were satisfactory, he appears to be much more interesting today away from soft ground (ran on good to firm just once, creditably) and with this new stamina test, which could be just his cup of tea. |
14/1 |
25/1
Form: 2170-5 C
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 11lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 3 (12) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 1m 6f 80y |
9st 12lb |
slowly into stride, always behind |
12/1 |
|
9th 2 |
19th Jul 2024 Good 2m 6f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Talented dual-purpose performer; cracking fifth in red-hot 2m4f Punchestown handicap on latest hurdles run. |
7/1 |
|
12th 2 (9) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
Very solid sequence last spring/summer on ground ranging from good (unraced on firmer) to heavy, including a dominant display from the back over 2m at this track; 7lb higher mark today demands a career-best Flat performance but he was bang there in blanket finish to a good handicap hurdle last month and it's not hard to think that this trip will suit. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 4700-9 CD
Last run: 39 days
W: 8st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (1) |
6th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
midfield, outpaced over 3f out, kept on but not pace to challenge |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 (1) |
6th Nov 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
midfield |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 810-11
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 16 (4) |
29th Sep 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 170y |
9st 3lb |
led |
20/1 |
|
14th 4 (10) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 2m 3f 210y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Unraced on firmer than good; fairly useful hurdler who's won from the front in three of his last four Flat starts, including at Navan (1m5f, good to yielding) and Killarney (2m1f, soft; Almuhit fourth) in his two runs this season; the latter was in fine style and a major step forward with the step up in trip, so this improving 5yo is one to take seriously despite his rise in the weights and a much stronger race. |
14/1 |
|
1st 3 (3) |
14th May 2024 Good 2m 0f 182y |
9st 12lb |
started quickly, made all, travelled strongly, soon clear, faced challenges but going easily over 2f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, won going away |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 400-30
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (10) |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
The vast majority of last year was disappointing; however, perhaps first time up will be the time to catch him as he reappeared with a good third in this 12 months ago; now 12lb lower; could be dangerous. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (10) |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
The vast majority of last year was disappointing; however, perhaps first time up will be the time to catch him as he reappeared with a good third in this 12 months ago; now 12lb lower; could be dangerous. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
13th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
took keen hold, brief headway and went remote fourth after 3 out, mistake 2 out, went remote third run-in, no match for first two |
11/2 |
50/1
Form: 44732- BF
Last run: 297 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
25th Jan 2025 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Good Flat form for William Haggas up to the late summer of 2023; however, he's been on a slippy slope under both codes for his current yard. |
25/1 |
|
5 |
25th Jan 2025 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Good Flat form for William Haggas up to the late summer of 2023; however, he's been on a slippy slope under both codes for his current yard. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 019-54
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 23 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 93y |
10st 2lb |
Came back to form after wind surgery to win handicaps at Southwell and Warwick; this is much tougher but has a chance; new yard. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 23 |
29th Apr 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 3f 93y |
10st 2lb |
Came back to form after wind surgery to win handicaps at Southwell and Warwick; this is much tougher but has a chance; new yard. |
14/1 |
|
1st 15 |
9th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Infrequent winner under both codes, but made the perfect return from wind surgery when successful at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) last month; 8lb rise asks more of him, even though he has been rated 16lb higher in the past. |
7/1 |
66/1
Form: 01199/ D
Last run: 640 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (7) |
3rd Sep 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
in touch with leaders |
4/1 |
|
1st 7 |
2nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 2m 4f 97y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Won this two years ago (good to firm) off 3lb higher; 640 days off before soundly beaten at Royal Ascot and although he finished vastly closer in Temporize's race at Newbury 13 days ago, that was a steadily run race and he was ninth of ten; will probably take longer to return to winning ways. |
11/1 |
|
9th 6 (8) |
20th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Has won on good to soft; surged to new heights in July 2022 when winning at Kempton (2m, AW) and Glorious Goodwood (2m4f, good to firm); the latter display would make him a player (same mark today) and he was prominent to 2f out when soundly beaten at Royal Ascot (2m4f) on his return from 640 days off, but others have a bit less to prove at present. |
20/1 |
5/1
Form: 2/134-
Last run: 380 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 3 |
12th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
40/1 |
|
13th 3 |
12th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 50y |
11st 12lb |
never better than midfield, weakened from 2 out |
40/1 |
|
9 |
3rd Mar 2025 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
midfield |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 040-54
Last run: 51 days
W: 9st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (12) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Fine servant to his team but hasn't got his head in front since winning a four-runner chase in late 2023; 33-1 and never dangerous back on the Flat three weeks ago at Kempton (2m). |
16/1 |
|
5 (12) |
18th Apr 2025 Standard 2m 0f 56y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Fine servant to his team but hasn't got his head in front since winning a four-runner chase in late 2023; 33-1 and never dangerous back on the Flat three weeks ago at Kempton (2m). |
16/1 |
|
5th 3 (7) |
29th Mar 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Can front-run; infrequent winner nowadays, last scoring in a four-runner chase in November 2023; ran badly over C&D in December on latest Flat start but runner-up here the previous month and he was a creditable fifth in this race last year after another winter break; 5lb lower today. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £166.68 |
| Tricast | £2055.82 |
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