June 19 / 17.05 Ascot

17.05

Good To Firm

Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £90195
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 31 runners
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Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 31 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.40
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 1/2411

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo whose only two defeats came at Meydan; 3-3 in British races, including a couple of clearcut wins over 7f on good ground since wearing cheekpieces, latest at Goodwood; gives the impression (backed up by pedigree) that he'll be as effective back at 1m; trainer landed this prize in 2010 and 2021; big player with further progress on the cards.
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1st

20

(20)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Wild Tiger

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Lightly raced 5yo whose only two defeats came at Meydan; 3-3 in British races, including a couple of clearcut wins over 7f on good ground since wearing cheekpieces, latest at Goodwood; gives the impression (backed up by pedigree) that he'll be as effective back at 1m; trainer landed this prize in 2010 and 2021; big player with further progress on the cards.

7/1

1st

1

(3)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Wild Tiger

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

in touch with leaders, headway to lead over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, ridden out

2/1

1st

1

(3)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Wild Tiger

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

in touch with leaders, headway to lead over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, ridden out

2/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £3.35

Form: 5426-1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Produced a career-best performance at Newbury (1m, good) last month on seasonal debut, beating Metal Merchant and belatedly adding to his 2yo win; good second (first home on near side) in this contest last year; on a career-high mark but again looks likely to perform well.
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4th

2

(2)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Goodwood

Sonny Liston

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Acts on soft and good to firm; has the makings of a Group performer judged on his smart handicap form this term, notably close second off top weight in the Royal Hunt Cup; prominent for a long way in the Sussex Stakes over C&D most recently, fading only inside the final furlong; major player back down in class.

7/2

5th

3

(5)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Sonny Liston

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

pressed leader

20/1

6th

8

(5)

13th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:20 Ascot

Sonny Liston

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

held up in rear, some headway 2f out, no extra from 1f out

3/1

18/1

  • Place: £5.75

Form: 70171- CD

Last run: 312 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Suited by good/firmer; won the Britannia at this meeting in 2021; disappointing favourite (only tenth) in this race last year and now has to overcome a lack of recent match practice, having been absent since last-gasp success in the Shergar Cup Mile here ten months ago.
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13th

3

(10)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Perotto

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Varian

Excellent third in competitive 1m handicaps on both runs this season, firstly the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (good to firm) and then at Sandown (soft); has won here twice and was a fair seventh in this last year; one to consider.

15/2

3rd

4

(9)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Perotto

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Roger Varian

Suited by good/firmer; record of 2-6 for current yard; creditable third in the Royal Hunt Cup last month on seasonal debut; successful in this contest last year and has to be feared despite being 8lb higher this time.

9/2

3rd

8

(17)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Perotto

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Varian

Suited by good/firmer; won the Britannia at this meeting in 2021; disappointing favourite (only tenth) in this race last year and now has to overcome a lack of recent match practice, having been absent since last-gasp success in the Shergar Cup Mile here ten months ago.

18/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 131-32 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated for first in C&D handicap (good) last September, then finished third to Metal Merchant in classified contest here; ran well, despite carrying head awkwardly, at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) most recently; now goes in a visor (replacing usual cheekpieces); steadily progressive.
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8th

1

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Daysofourlives

10st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: David Simcock

Won off this mark for Marco Botti at Doncaster (1m2f, good) in September 2024; however, absent since that November and it remains to be seen how much ability he retains; stable debut (remains in same ownership).

50/1

9th

3

(3)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Daysofourlives

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Marco Botti

in touch with leaders

14/1

3

(3)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Daysofourlives

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Marco Botti

Had soft ground as a possible excuse for his no show in the Balmoral at Ascot last month and solid record in handicaps before that, including fourth in Hunt Cup and a defeat of subsequent Cambridgeshire winner Liberty Lane at Doncaster (1m2f) in September; has a 2-2 AW record; no surprise were he to make his presence felt in this higher grade.

14/1

5th
4 (23)
Holloway Boy

16/1

Form: /94-43 C BF

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Soft ground may explain his below-par efforts this term; has performed well in both attempts at Royal Ascot, winning the Chesham (on debut) in 2022 and close fourth in the Jersey last year; interesting off a workable mark returned to this venue on handicap debut.
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2nd

3

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:27 Ascot

Holloway Boy

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: K R Burke

Made a solid return to Britain when chasing home Jonquil in a Listed race over the straight 1m here (good to firm) in May but comfortably held in the Royal Hunt Cup back here since; has yet to win above Group 3 level and it's likely that will remain the case.

20/1

17th

1

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Holloway Boy

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Runner-up in C&D Listed contest last time, maintaining his consistency; Royal Ascot record includes a debut success in the 2022 Chesham and creditable fifth (off 7lb lower) in this race in 2024; Jack Nicholls takes off a useful 5lb; solid contender who again should give his running.

16/1

2nd

2

(4)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Holloway Boy

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: K R Burke

His strike-rate is an unimpressive 3-26 but he's seldom far away and last October's excellent second in a top handicap over C&D preceded an AW Listed win; came up short at Doha and Meydan early this year but showed enough to suggest he should be on the premises.

6/1

6th
11 (22)
Coeur Dor

11/1

Form: 1188-7 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Irish 8yo who should be suited by the return to 1m with Curragh reappearance (6f) under his belt; bagged two notable handicaps on home soil last August; came up short off this mark over C&D (soft) in October but may fare better on this forecast faster surface.
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11th

7

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Coeur Dor

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Veteran's last win came over C&D in the Irish Cambridgeshire in August 2023; didn't get the clearest of runs when a 2.75l fifth in this last year and 11lb lower now; not beaten far the last twice, fast ground is fine and he's an interesting runner.

10/1

3rd

1

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Coeur Dor

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: D K Weld

Four-time winner but not since Irish Cambridgeshire win of 2024; definite encouragement on penultimate run at this track (1m2f) when beaten 3.5l in sixth; kept on well to take 1l third at Cork (10.5f, good to yielding) on latest; off a winnable mark and drop in trip is in this veteran's favour.

11/4

3rd

7

(11)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Coeur Dor

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Four-time winner but not since Irish Cambridgeshire win of 2024; definite encouragement on second start back off reduced mark without quite staying this trip at Leopardstown; blinkers now replace visor and now 11lb below career-high mark but stamina remains a concern at this trip.

10/1

Form: 210-12 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has form on all types of ground; successful in useful classified event over C&D last October and the Spring Cup at Newbury in April; ran creditably behind Sonny Liston at Newbury last month, keeping on; may still have further improvement in him; solid claims.
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14th

10

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Metal Merchant

8st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Butler

Smart handicap form for Jack Channon in 2024; well beaten in two runs last year and no sign of a revival in two runs for Brian Toomey this year; starts out for John Butler off a much-reduced mark; worth a market check.

25/1

13th

6

(9)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Metal Merchant

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Brian Toomey

Showed notable handicap form in 2024 but has posted duck eggs in three runs since that campaign and needs to prove he retains ability; best watched on second run for new yard, unless the market suggests otherwise.

25/1

20th

19

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Metal Merchant

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Brian Toomey

Well treated on his 2024 form for Jack Channon and he won the Spring Mile at Newbury (1m, good to soft) on his reappearance that season; however, just two runs last term, finishing down the field in April/May, and he has plenty to prove making his stable debut after an absence; blinkers go on.

40/1

50/1

Form: 477294 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Did well on AW during the winter; mixed results since returned to turf; creditable second at York in May but was only fourth in lower grade at Chester last Saturday; has nothing in hand off current mark.
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1st

1

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

19:00 Chester

Kings Code

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Took form to new level when collecting good prize on AW in January, his 14th career success; below best on turf lately but might be perked up by a change of headgear here and is too well handicapped to rule out.

14/1

5th

2

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Kings Code

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David Evans

Kickstarted 2025 with 1m2f handicap success at Newcastle in January, but he's failed to beat a rival on his last three runs, finishing last of 16 in 1m2f Epsom handicap 22 days ago.

18/1

25/1

Form: -31385 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off last (something seemingly amiss) in this contest two years ago; in decent form this term but finished behind some of these rivals in last two runs and is well exposed; set for another supporting role.
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11th

4

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Fantastic Fox

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Varian

Smart handicapper at his peak but his form tailed off in the second half of 2025; has a reduced mark to work with as a result but the betting is perhaps the best guide after 198 days off.

14/1

8

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Fantastic Fox

9st 2lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Drawn a blank since January 2024 but he hasn't had much clemency from the handicapper; latest AW run saw him finish fourth at Newcastle in June having met trouble in running and he will be in the shake-up if anywhere near that level.

5/1

28/1

Form: 1062-5 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Has loads of Ascot form, most recently fifth in this year's Victoria Cup; performed well at this meeting on three occasions; however, he's frustratingly 0-21 here and remains thoroughly exposed.
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12th

6

(10)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Ropey Guest

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Regular participant in major handicaps; best effort this season when fifth in the Victoria Cup over C&D; however, he's thoroughly exposed and has a poor record (form figures 000) in this contest.

25/1

9th

5

(3)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Ropey Guest

9st 10lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Has form figures of 822 in this contest; however, faces a harder task off current mark (5lb higher than 12 months ago) and it's unlikely he's getting better now aged seven.

16/1

11th
2 (16)
Sean

40/1

Form: -42364 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Acts on any going; multiple winner in Germany/Italy; mixed RPRs for new yard this year but nearly won a Group 3 at Meydan in February and the Osborne factor bodes well today; trainer won this race with a 7yo in 2014.
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7th

6

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Sean

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Useful on his day but has become inconsistent, latterly at Meydan, notwithstanding a January performance that's his sole win for current yard; the 9yo can be opposed back on British soil; tongue-tie fitted.

33/1

8th

6

(8)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Sean

9st 8lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Useful weights turnaround with Flying Frontier on C&D form last August and also with Arabian Light from Meydan (1m1f) in February; however, some question marks about his form since and whether he really wants a stiff test at 1m2f has yet to be proved.

20/1

10

(23)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Sean

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Record of 0-17 for current yard doesn't tell the whole story, as he's capable of very useful form; last few efforts don't augur well, however, and he came up short (finished 11th) in this race in 2024.

50/1

40/1

Form: 797-59 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Four wins in France; ran promisingly in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to soft) on British debut; failed to back up that effort in the Hambleton at York (good) later in May, leaving him with something to prove now.
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9th

13

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Mirsky

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David O’Meara

Landed the Thirsk Hunt Cup, albeit having enjoyed a smoother trip than unlucky Sea Force; not particularly solid on his form since; ended up two places behind River King at Royal Ascot most recently.

25/1

7th

19

(15)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Mirsky

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Only midfield off current mark in this race 12 months ago, despite arriving at the top of his game; has been in worse form this time, well below par in both starts since landing the Thirsk Hunt Cup; has done all his winning over further than 7f and can be opposed.

40/1

11th

5

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Mirsky

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David O’Meara

7yo who was 6lb lower when landing this race (good to soft) last season; this year's running is more competitive but his success in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last month was close to a career best and he had a possible excuse when failing to back that up at York; can't be ruled out.

12/1

20/1

Form: 750-30 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Suited by good/firmer; won the Britannia at this meeting in 2017; has form figures of 975 in this contest, most recently fifth last year; close third in the 2024 Victoria Cup on most recent Ascot start; retains ability but seems unlikely to break his Hunt Cup duck aged ten.
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4th

7

(3)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Bless Him

9st 10lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Veteran whose losing run goes back to his success in the 2022 Bunbury Cup; down the field in two races at Kempton since returned to AW but his Newcastle record (1213) offers hope for a revival.

16/1

4th

7

(3)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Bless Him

9st 10lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Veteran whose losing run goes back to his success in the 2022 Bunbury Cup; down the field in two races at Kempton since returned to AW but his Newcastle record (1213) offers hope for a revival.

16/1

11th

10

(3)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Bless Him

9st 0lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Veteran hold-up performer who is now 8lb lower than when third in the Victoria Cup in May; capable but he'll need everything to go his way to win.

33/1

Form: 15-210 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Newcastle success took his AW record to 3-8; form dipped markedly at York five days later and his turf strike-rate remains poor; far from certain to repeat his 2021 Royal Ascot effort (second in the Coventry).
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8th

6

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Eldrickjones

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and largely in good form after on AW; only 13th on rare turf start in 1m York handicap last time though so needs to take a step forward.

20/1

13th

19

(12)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Eldrickjones

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

Well handicapped on last year's best form (including on turf) and ran okay when third of six at Southwell (1m, AW) last month; however, he's been hard to win with on grass and looks vulnerable back up in grade.

33/1

3rd

1

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and in good nick until only sixth back there (7f) 35 days ago; the sort to bounce back though.

5/1

20/1

Form: 120133 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Game win at Newcastle on AW finals day; creditable third in Newbury handicaps won by Metal Merchant and Sonny Liston since returned to turf (good/good to soft); consistent sort who has each-way possibilities.
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6th

6

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Talis Evolvere

9st 10lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Won a maiden on turf (1m, good to soft) in 2023, but his other wins have been on the AW; beaten only 2l when seventh of 11 over C&D last time; each-way chance.

6/1

7th

3

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Talis Evolvere

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Started 2026 with victory at Southwell (1m) and right back to form of late, runner-up in 1m Goodwood handicap eight days ago; he's weighted to go very well off the same mark.

9/2

2nd

2

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Goodwood

Talis Evolvere

11st 2lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Richard Hannon

Five AW wins at 1m and 7f; modest strike-rate of 1-20 on turf but he's often run well in difficult races, including in one run here (hampered); well treated now but he hasn't looked in great form back on turf of late; most of best form on good or quicker, acts on good to soft.

13/2

20/1

Form: -02208 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Best form this term when runner-up twice at Newmarket; finished behind some of these rivals in two starts since; ran creditably in a few major handicaps in 2022 and 2023 but is weighted to his best off current mark.
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4th

8

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted.

11/1

4th

8

(10)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has won five times on the July Course here, including two this year; 0-9 on this track but latest fifth of 23 in the Cambridgeshire was highly creditable; another who can't be discounted.

11/1

5th

23

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Dutch Decoy

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

8yo who has run well in this race previously and won two in a row on the other Newmarket course in July; however, he's finished no better than fifth across his last five outings and it's probably best to look elsewhere.

33/1

17th
31 (32)
Crack Shot

22/1

Form: 510-14 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 12114 over 1m, below-par favourite on soft going at Sandown most recently; useful win at Newmarket (good) earlier in May and may have more to offer back on forecast faster ground.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:33 Pontefract

Crack Shot

9st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: James Owen

Third in first-time visor (retained since) at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) last month and runner-up at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) since; solid claims.

7/1

5

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Crack Shot

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

All three wins at 1m and the latest was in May of last year; however, competitive in 1m/1m2f handicaps for current yard and unlucky not to be closer than 2l at Chester last time.

4/1

3rd

8

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Crack Shot

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Owen

His last win was 16 months ago but that was off 3lb higher at Newmarket (1m, good); held in fourth of ten on stable debut at Chelmsford (7-2) last month but he had to use up some energy to get a prominent position from a wide draw; looks worth another try at this trip and he's not ruled out on second run for James Owen; visor added.

7/1

18th
29 (31)
Regheeb

25/1

Form: 158-23

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has low mileage; placed in soft-ground events over 1m at Ripon and Sandown this term; not fully exposed at this distance but the switch to forecast faster conditions presents a question mark; unraced on good/firmer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(6)

7th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ayr

Regheeb

10st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Archie Watson

prominent, pushed along to lead over 1f out, drifted right inside final furlong, kept on, comfortably

7/2

18th

29

(31)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Regheeb

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has low mileage; placed in soft-ground events over 1m at Ripon and Sandown this term; not fully exposed at this distance but the switch to forecast faster conditions presents a question mark; unraced on good/firmer.

25/1

3rd

6

(10)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:42 Sandown

Regheeb

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

chased clear leader, headway from over 2f out, soon led, lost two places inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

Form: 343-01 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Respectable fourth in this contest (on good ground) 12 months ago; however, faces a stiffer task off 5lb higher this time, having incurred a penalty for recent Nottingham win (1m, good); future mark is 3lb lower.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(10)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:55 Goodwood

Aerion Power

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Slowly away every time last season and wasn't quite the force of old in a mixed campaign, but he won at Nottingham (1m, good) in June and was a creditable third at Doncaster (1m2f, good) in September; left Sir Michael Stoute for 42,000gns in October and needs to better what he did in 2024.

8/1

8th

3

(10)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:55 Goodwood

Aerion Power

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Slowly away every time last season and wasn't quite the force of old in a mixed campaign, but he won at Nottingham (1m, good) in June and was a creditable third at Doncaster (1m2f, good) in September; left Sir Michael Stoute for 42,000gns in October and needs to better what he did in 2024.

8/1

40/1

Form: 30-379 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Ideally suited by ground softer than good; placed in major Irish handicap on seasonal debut; has regressed in two subsequent starts, taking record for current stable to 0-11; others are more appealing.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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18th

5

(14)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Raadobarg

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

Winner of this race for Johnny Murtagh, third of 19 last season when trained by George Boughey; generally disappointing since and the most recent of his five wins was for Murtagh in a 7f conditions race at Tipperary in April 2022; change of stable for 2025 campaign.

8/1

6th

2

(7)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:30 Haydock

Raadobarg

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Well handicapped on his third on heavy ground at the Curragh (1m) in March but he's been generally disappointing since and was only tenth of 14 at Doncaster two weeks ago; new headgear is now tried but his last win was in 2022 and others are more convincing.

7/1

10th

4

(15)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Doncaster

Raadobarg

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: George Boughey

Finished third in this race in 2021 and filled the same position at Ascot last time; not guaranteed to repeat the form, having been inconsistent this year, and his long losing run is another negative.

10/1

Form: 070-40 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Respectable fourth in the Hambleton at York on reappearance and perhaps didn't take to Epsom last time; remains on last winning mark but has a bit to prove back at Ascot; well held in this race 12 months ago.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(10)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Blue For You

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

All British wins have been over 1m at York and he's unraced on the AW; some respectable shows in better handicaps this year but not the last twice; bit risky.

10/1

5

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Sandown

Blue For You

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

His three wins in Britain have all come over 1m at York but he is fully effective at other tracks and he wasn't beaten far in his one Sandown run back in June 2022 (1m, good to firm); rain won't bother him and he's slipped to a dangerous mark but he will need a good pace to aim at back at 7f; stable have won the last two runnings.

7/1

17th

14

(1)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Blue For You

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Scored just once in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 but on the last three occasions it was over 1m in the summer at York and in 2022 it was in this race; 14th and 13th in the last two runnings of it, with reappearance the pick of his mixed record this season, but he's much too well handicapped to be ignored.

11/1

22th
6 (9)
Beshtani

9/1

Form: 1121-2 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Three wins in France, including on good ground; sold for 340,000euros last October; went very close off this mark at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) on debut for new connections and the winner boosted the form by following up at Sandown last Saturday; has low mileage and could well improve further; strongly respected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 1

14:47 Nottingham

Beshtani

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Three French wins (1m/1m1f) in 2023; smart form over about 1m in two of his runs last year for new connections but not seen since a modest display last September; a leading contender if he returns at the top of his game.

12/1

8th

1

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 1

14:47 Nottingham

Beshtani

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Three French wins (1m/1m1f) in 2023; smart form over about 1m in two of his runs last year for new connections but not seen since a modest display last September; a leading contender if he returns at the top of his game.

12/1

7th

1

(6)

18th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:23 Sandown

Beshtani

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Recruited for 340,000euros last October after winning three times in France (1m/1m1f); only blip this season came on ground too fast at Royal Ascot, either side of which he was pipped in a handicap at Epsom's Derby meeting and finished a highly commendable fifth (beaten under 2l) in a 1m Group 2 at Ascot won by the Jacques Le Marois fourth Quddwah; cheekpieces applied in Britain are now joined by tongue-tie; player.

3/1

Form: -23124

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
In good form on AW this year; the ground (good to soft) possibly contributed to his below-par effort in C&D Listed race last time but he's still seeking a first win on turf; not the percentage call.
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No / Draw
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8th

3

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Smart performer on AW, winning this race in 2024 and third 12 months ago; cheekpieces have given him a lift of late, winning a 7f handicap at Kempton ten days ago; still on a handy mark and he is sure to be popular.

7/1

1st

3

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Goes well fresh and should cope if it gets tactical given all three of his C&D wins were achieved in single-figure fields; pushing two years since he last got his head in front but the handicapper is giving him a chance and he responded well to first-time cheekpieces (retained here) when fifth over track and trip last time; of significant interest.

7/2

1

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Record of 4-13 on AW and 3-4 at Kempton; below par returned to this sphere ten weeks ago and losing run is mounting up but a revival would put him in the picture; 1lb below last winning mark.

14/1

Form: 305-96

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
5-5 as a 2yo in 2022; 0-7 since but has produced his peak RPRs in two attempts at Ascot, namely third in the Jersey last year and close sixth in the Victoria Cup last month, both over 7f; gives the impression he's ready for a crack at this new trip; one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(14)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Streets Of Gold

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Unbeaten as a 2yo but losing run now stands at 15; shaped well over C&D on his stable debut in June (wind op beforehand) but he hasn't built on it twice since; edging down the weights but others appeal more.

14/1

11th

7

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Streets Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Julie Camacho

Close fourth of 13 at 40-1 on stable debut over C&D in June; failed to build on that at York next time but he continues to edge down the weights and is not discounted on just his second AW start.

10/1

Form: 71-740 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Useful handicapper whose form includes fourth-place finishes in the 2023 Britannia over C&D and this year's Spring Cup; ran poorly last time but may rebound in reapplied blinkers, having performed well in both attempts in this headgear.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

21th

19

(16)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Thunder Ball

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Brian Toomey

Capable in competitive races for the Coles, including on good to firm, but some rain would have helped and best efforts at 1m and 1m1f; left the Coles for 55,000gns in the autumn; best watched on debut for new yard.

50/1

2nd

4

(5)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Goodwood

Thunder Ball

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

ducked left start, in touch with leaders, took keen hold 6f out, headway against near rail over 2f out, soon short of room, went second inside final furlong, kept on well

4/1

26th

18

(3)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Thunder Ball

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Useful handicapper whose form includes fourth-place finishes in the 2023 Britannia over C&D and this year's Spring Cup; ran poorly last time but may rebound in reapplied blinkers, having performed well in both attempts in this headgear.

33/1

14/1

Form: 2-4507 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Formerly smart; ran respectably off higher marks in this race in 2022 (finished third) and 2023 (seventh); however, the 8yo needs to stage a revival in first-time blinkers, having shown regressive form this year.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Tempus

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

1lb lower than when scoring in an amateur riders' event at Goodwood (1m, good) in June, but hard to win with these days and latest close third of six came in a Newcastle seller (1m, Tapeta); look elsewhere.

11/1

6

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Tempus

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

1lb lower than when scoring in an amateur riders' event at Goodwood (1m, good) in June, but hard to win with these days and latest close third of six came in a Newcastle seller (1m, Tapeta); look elsewhere.

11/1

4

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tempus

10st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Multiple winner in his young days including over C&D, but has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, one of which was on Jersey; may find a couple too strong.

7/1

9/1

Form: 1315-0 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who was impressive at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) last September; made late headway from rear in the Spring Cup (1m, good to soft) on sole outing this season; bought by Wathnan Racing since; appears to have been targeted at this prize and looks poised to resume his improvement; shortlisted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Real Gain

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Very useful for Richard Hughes, including third in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, soft) on last year's reappearance; failed to back that up in two subsequent outings in 2025 but added to his solid record fresh when fourth on 1m Newmarket return for new yard 23 days ago; classy but needs to show he can still string good efforts together now.

4/1

4th

3

(8)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Real Gain

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won a 1m1f handicap here in September 2023; didn't get going the following term but returned from a year's absence with fine third of 15 in Goodwood's Golden Mile (1m, soft) last August; weakened when favourite for the Cambridgeshire here (1m1f, good to firm) the following month and he left Richard Hughes after beating two home at Kempton (AW) in November; stable debut.

5/1

16th

13

(22)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Real Gain

8st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hughes

5yo who has been lightly raced since his easy win over C&D (good to firm) in September 2023; returned from a year off with very creditable third of 15 in the Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood (1m, soft) 57 days ago and he could build on that performance today; chance.

12/1

40/1

Form: 7258-6 D

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Useful form in France; comfortably held in two British races, sold for 200,000gns after the first one; may revive at some stage but has something to prove in this hot handicap on second run for new connections.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Padishakh

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

1-23 in Britain, the win coming from 2lb higher at Nottingham (1m, good to firm) in May; recent efforts suggest he will need to step up in order to make an impact; first-time visor joins the cheekpieces.

14/1

4

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Padishakh

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Hasn't kicked on from a winning debut for this yard (1m; 1lb higher) and finished last on his previous AW start; others safer.

10/1

4th

1

(2)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Padishakh

10st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) on stable debut in May but diminishing returns in three runs since and was only eighth of ten at Haydock last month; now back on last winning mark but he needs to rediscover his spark back up in trip.

7/1

Form: 1041-8 CD

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Below par in the Lincoln on sole run this season; landed the Balmoral over C&D (soft; off 4lb lower) last October but was ideally positioned in terms of tactics/draw; needs to prove he can back up that form.
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No Results Found

Form: -21037 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Reserve; largely in decent form for new stable this year but Sandown effort last Saturday confirms that he has nothing in hand off current mark; faces a tough assignment in this particularly hot handicap.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Farasi Lane

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Three-time turf winner who won two in a row at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f, AW) in March and is 1lb below his last winning mark; he ran okay on his final few starts for the Newland/Insole yard but this 8yo needs something extra on today's stable debut, following 8,500gns sale.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bell

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual course winner who scored twice at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f) in March; hasn't threatened in his last four runs but he was respectable fifth over C&D on Monday; this is a quick turnaround but his last win was off this mark and he could be dangerous if he gets the breaks; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

5th

8

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ended his losing run at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March and he did well to follow up over 7f one week later; not quite so good since but he has the ability to go well off this mark; headgear tried last time is now quickly dispensed with.

12/1

Form: 430-03

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Reserve; campaigned mainly over middle distances, close third in lower grade at Chelmsford (AW) most recently; losing spell goes back to 2021; Royal Ascot record reads 090; enough to prove back at 1m.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17

(5)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Stay Well

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

No win since 2021 but he should be competitive off this mark judged on some 2023 turf form and some 2023 and 2024 AW form; not dismissed.

16/1

2nd

2

(7)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Stay Well

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Hughie Morrison

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

Non-runners

Silent Film, Imperial Fighter

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £75.80
Straight Forecast £42.06
Tricast £1155.16
Trifecta £2043.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Beshtani

D Express:

King's Code

The Guardian:

Streets Of Gold

Daily Mail:

Talis Evolvere

Telegraph:

Real Gain

The Star:

Sonny Liston

The Sun:

Wild Tiger

POSTDATA:

Eldrickjones

Daily Mirror:

Coeur d'Or

RP RATINGS:

Beshtani

TOPSPEED:

Beshtani

NEWMARKET:

Beshtani

The Times:

Beshtani

Daily Record:

Beshtani