June 19 / 18.15 Ascot

18.15

Good To Firm

Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £62381
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 27 runners
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Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 27 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £2.15

Form: 1 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
8-1, won six-runner novice by about 2l on debut at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago, clear with one who had been second twice previously; his dam was second in the 2020 Silver Wokingham here (and was effective on fast ground) and Jamie Spencer excels on this straight course; a possible.
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9th

2

(3)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Aint Nobody

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Ran well in last year's Nunthorpe in sole York attempt, finishing 100-1 second, but that's very much an outlier in his form; still needs to prove he can repeat it; failed to beat a rival in Newmarket Group 3 contest on reappearance.

33/1

14th

2

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Aint Nobody

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

Listed winner at Royal Ascot as a 2yo; out of luck since but he showed what can be done on a good day when chasing home Asfoora in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (good to firm; 100-1) last August; no approach to that form since, however, and although Ryan Moore is booked, the absence of cheekpieces raises a query.

12/1

12

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Aint Nobody

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Kevin Ryan

He hasn't added to last season's Windsor Castle win at Royal Ascot but he excelled himself when running on for second in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (5f, good to firm) last month; 13lb well in on that effort and a low draw excuses a lesser effort in the Sprint Cup at Haydock two weeks ago; likely to go well but a stiff 6f on rain-softened ground perhaps not optimal.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.65

Form: 1 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed bundles of pace and clung on to win on last month's debut at Gulfstream Park (5f, firm); Crimson Advocate won on that same card last year before following up in the Queen Mary here; no surprise to see a bold bid.
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2nd

11

(26)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:15 Ascot

Gabaldon

9st 5lb

J: Emisael Jaramillo

T: Jose Francisco D’Angelo

Displayed bundles of pace and clung on to win on last month's debut at Gulfstream Park (5f, firm); Crimson Advocate won on that same card last year before following up in the Queen Mary here; no surprise to see a bold bid.

12/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.35

Form: 13

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sole filly in the field; won on last month's debut at Kempton (6f, AW) and did well to finish third in the Hilary Needler at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago, when she was drawn wider than ideal and had to wait for a clear run; the strong pace will be in her favour; each-way possible.
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1st

3

(1)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Kempton (AW)

Aviation Time

9st 3lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

took keen hold and made all, edged left over 1f out, soon ridden and flashed tail, kept on well but flashed tail inside final furlong

Evs

2

(2)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

14:07 Windsor

Aviation Time

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Richard Hughes

Hasn't been able to recapture the form of her third in the Windsor Castle but it wasn't a bad run at Chester last time and this is her best opportunity for a while.

13/8

3rd

4

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 2

16:25 Chester

Aviation Time

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Richard Hughes

Third in the Listed Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) on her third start; not at the same level at Deauville (5f, soft; Listed) and Ascot (6f, good to firm; Group 3) the last twice but she drops back down in grade today and could have a part to play.

5/1

66/1

  • Place: £20.20

Form: 3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied his 33-1 odds when 4l third behind two experienced rivals on recent debut at Nottingham (5f, good; Fuji Mountain second); that was an encouraging start but he needs to find a chunk of improvement in this hot race.
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2nd

4

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Ayr

Weissmuller

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

led

1/5

3rd

5

(5)

29th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Weissmuller

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Promising third at Nottingham (5f, good) on debut and built on that when fourth of 27 at 100-1 in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); well beaten in France since (5f Listed) but the soft ground may not have suited and he holds leading claims if bouncing back to his best.

4/9

4th

26

(16)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:15 Ascot

Weissmuller

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Belied his 33-1 odds when 4l third behind two experienced rivals on recent debut at Nottingham (5f, good; Fuji Mountain second); that was an encouraging start but he needs to find a chunk of improvement in this hot race.

66/1

33/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
5-1 when winning a shade cosily on debut in six-runner Chepstow maiden (5f, soft); open to improvement and it remains to be seen where the ceiling of his ability lies, but others have a lot more substance to their form.
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6th

3

(1)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Vingegaard

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

He ran his best race for current connections when third of five at Catterick five weeks ago (6f, good; blinkers first time); dropped 2lb but suspicion he will remain vulnerable.

10/1

3rd

2

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

16:25 Catterick

Vingegaard

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Useful as 2yo for Archie Watson; absent for 501 days prior to three modest AW efforts for his new stable this year; dropped 11lb and now tried in blinkers so a revival isn't out of the question; not a solid option though.

14/1

12th

2

(10)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Vingegaard

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Useful as 2yo for Archie Watson but hasn't shown he retains that level of ability in two recent comeback outings for Julie Camacho.

40/1

Form: 3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Backed into 5-1 and best of newcomers when third to Sir Yoshi at Tipperary (5f, soft) three weeks ago; trainer has stated "we think he's come forward plenty since" and he's a likely improver, but it's very much needed.
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3rd

5

(3)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 30y

16:40 Leopardstown

Rudis Apple

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway on far side of group when switched right over 1f out, kept on and went third towards finish, no match for first two

8/1

3rd

4

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Rudis Apple

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went third towards finish

4/1

25/1

Form: 231 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close on first two starts (including behind Rock N Roll Rocket in good-ground maiden at Cork) before winning Tipperary maiden (5f, soft) three weeks ago; others have more substance to their form but Irish trainer has had two Royal Ascot winners from not many runners; not discounted each-way.
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9th

3

(13)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Sir Yoshi

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

He's on a competitive mark on last season's best form for David Marnane but he was well beaten on his stable debut at York last October and it was the same outcome there this month on his return; he has plenty to prove.

25/1

18th

4

(21)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Sir Yoshi

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ran well in defeat in two 5f Listed races here when trained by David Marnane but well beaten on stable debut over this C&D (good) last October, and a career-best is needed in first-time cheekpieces on his reappearance.

66/1

3

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Sir Yoshi

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Previously trained in Ireland, running as well as he's ever done when a close second of seven over 5f at Navan five weeks ago; his best form (and sole win) have come over the minimum trip but he should prove effective over an easy 6f; makes his debut for a new stable in a hot race.

20/1

Form: 24 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did well to go close on last month's debut at Newmarket (6f, good) having been hampered at the start; however, he failed to build on that when fourth of 14 at Leicester (6f, good to soft) and others have stronger claims.
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13

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Calyxoh

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Clover

Made all to break his duck at the ninth attempt at Newbury (7f, good) in August, but didn't back it up at Ascot (7f, soft) last month; half-brother to two AW winners, but more will be needed in order to defy this mark.

12/1

7th

3

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Ascot

Calyxoh

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Clover

Fresh contender, having raced only twice this term for new yard, and made all at Newbury (7f, good) last time to open his account; may build on that win and improve further.

6/1

3

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newbury

Calyxoh

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Clover

Eight-race maiden but he had a couple of close calls at Newmarket last season and wasn't beaten far on his stable debut there (7f; first-time blinkers) two weeks ago; has claims if he can build on that and he seems versatile ground-wise.

6/1

50/1

Form: 14 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Ayr (5f, good) in April and solid fourth under a 5lb penalty behind Shadow Army at York (5f, good) last month, beaten nearly 4l; however, others in this line-up probably possess greater potential.
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7th

1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Zabeel Road

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

2-11, with the latest of those wins coming over C&D in August off a 2lb lower mark than today; below his best over 7f next time but bounced back with a solid effort at Southwell (6f, AW); contender but his hold-up style means things need to drop right.

11/1

3

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Zabeel Road

9st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Hard to predict and a 6f win at Chelmsford in August was followed by a poor run over 7f here 11 days later; needs to bounce back but perhaps the return to this distance will help.

9/1

1

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:33 Southwell (AW)

Zabeel Road

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Had been struggling over 7f but he came from behind to win over 6f at Chelmsford (narrowly off 3lb lower) and could build on that; this trip is the query.

3/1

40/1

Form: 15 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism on debut at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) and similar form when fifth in the Woodcote at Epsom (6f, good to soft) last time, when shaping as though 5f may suit best for now; however, others appeal more.
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6

(7)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

End Of Story

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Two wins for Kevin Ryan and latest was at York (5f, soft) last October, but he has form figures of 60859 for new yard this season; now 6lb lower than for his last win but he needs a transformation back up in trip; headgear removed.

20/1

6

(5)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

End Of Story

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Had some solid 2yo form for Kevin Ryan and hinted at a revival at Yarmouth on his penultimate start; dropped away tamely under suitable conditions at Sandown on Saturday though and headgear is now reached for; AW debut.

16/1

5th

7

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

End Of Story

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Mark Loughnane

Recent rain is a tonic with his 2yo wins having come on good to soft and soft; slow start for this stable and he was again well beaten in a Racing League event at Yarmouth five weeks ago when encountering soft ground again; he was poorly drawn there though and did best of the three who stayed near side; has a dangerous mark and stable is going well.

16/1

Form: 72

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield on last month's debut at York (5f, good) and built on that when runner-up at Nottingham (5f, good; led); however, he was no match for Kassaya (declared to run in Queen Mary) and needs another big step forward.
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5

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fuji Mountain

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Decent 2yo who proved hard to place last year and has again lacked consistency this spring; the blinkers come off as he makes his AW debut off a career-low mark and it's hard to know what to expect in truth.

14/1

7th

6

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Fuji Mountain

9st 4lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

Won twice at Chester as a 2yo; just missed out over C&D last month (blinkers first time) when finding only Betweenthesticks too strong; ran okay at Beverley next time and he was drawn wide when disappointing back there ten days ago; stable also run Changeofmind.

10/1

8th

1

(10)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Fuji Mountain

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Close second at Pontefract and respectable fourth over C&D since wearing blinkers; losing run is mounting up but he again has frame possibilities in the retained headgear.

8/1

40/1

Form: 724

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close over C&D (good) on second start and fair fourth of six in Listed National Stakes at Sandown (5f, soft) last time; could improve upon that latest run now back on better ground but looks vulnerable once more; Dominic Ffrench Davis' former assistant now holds the licence for this one.
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8th

2

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:17 Dundalk (AW)

Reposado

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Prominent racer was second over this trip at two; second over 6f three times this year, once here and in big-field Curragh handicaps last twice.

5/1

2nd

6

(19)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Reposado

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Remains a maiden after 14 races; positives can be taken from last month's C&D second, which gives him an edge over several members of this field; that was on soft and better ground should suit on the evidence of his Dundalk form; however, he is not well treated relative to I'm Spartacus based on a clash in March.

9/2

9/2

Form: 1 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
His dam was Listed-placed over 6f/7f and he was the 9-2 joint-favourite when recovering from a slow start to win by a short head on last month's debut at York (5f, good); the runner-up Francisco's Piece (who was conceding 5lb) has won a Listed race since; subsequently acquired by Wathnan Racing (remains in same yard); he's a highly likeable prospect who is on the shortlist.
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7th

8

(6)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:30 Doncaster

Shadow Army

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Useful efforts when second in Group 2 Robert Papin at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) and fourth in Group 1 Phoenix at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) in the summer; gelded since a poor run in Listed race at Ripon in a first-time visor (discarded) at the end of August; bang there if back to his best but there have to be doubts after Ripon and James Doyle prefers Diego Ventura.

14/1

7th

4

(4)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:12 Ripon

Shadow Army

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Fahey

Made a winning start in 5f York novice then advanced his form when runner-up in the Prix Robert Papin at Chantilly and fourth in Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh (cheekpieces on) on his last two outings; visor goes on now and he holds good form claims.

2/1

100/1

Form: 3

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 48,000gns at the breeze-ups in April and he was an encouraging third of 11 at 16-1 on last month's debut at Windsor (6f, good); he can win races but it will be a shock if he's good enough to threaten today.
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3rd

8

(5)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Sensorium

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Dylan Cunha

Hasn't been that threatening since winning in a first-time tongue-tie at Chelmsford in October (6f); unplaced and sixth in two previous runs at 7f.

10/1

1st

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sensorium

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Made all in a maiden at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last July before finishing third of 20 in a sales race at the York Ebor Meeting (6f, good to firm), but he's been below that level in five starts this year; mark is dropping and tongue-tie is now tried on AW debut.

12/1

33/1

Form: 13 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Southwell (5f, AW) in March and good third over this C&D (good to soft) last month, when behind two rivals who occupied same positions in the Listed National Stakes at Sandown next time (winner Enchanted Empress is declared in Queen Mary); however, further improvement is needed.
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4th

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Sex On Fire

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Haydock winner off 3lb lower in April (1m, good; visor on first time); has come back to form on his last two starts (both at Ayr) finishing fourth over 1m2f on first occasion (good to soft) and fifth over 1m (soft) last time; chance.

4/1

4th

5

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Sex On Fire

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Haydock winner off 3lb lower in April (1m, good; visor on first time); has come back to form on his last two starts (both at Ayr) finishing fourth over 1m2f on first occasion (good to soft) and fifth over 1m (soft) last time; chance.

4/1

5th

10

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Ayr

Sex On Fire

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Aided by a first-time visor when gaining career win number three in 1m Haydock handicap in April; not disgraced since, including fourth of 13 over 1m2f here (good to soft) on Thursday; won't be inconvenienced by the drop back to 1m; his stable has won this twice with Revich in recent years.

20/1

Form: 2

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed blistering speed when beaten just a neck on debut at Keeneland (5.5f, firm) in April; sold for $450,000 a day later (remains in the same yard); Oisin Murphy rides this US challenger and he could prove tough to catch now down to a bare 5f; wears a tongue-tie.
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16th

8

(1)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:15 Ascot

Cheval de Guerre

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Eddie Kenneally

Showed blistering speed when beaten just a neck on debut at Keeneland (5.5f, firm) in April; sold for $450,000 a day later (remains in the same yard); Oisin Murphy rides this US challenger and he could prove tough to catch now down to a bare 5f; wears a tongue-tie.

14/1

17th
12 (18)
Hawaiian

9/1

Form: 16 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-8 when winning on debut at Newbury (5f, good to soft) in April and reportedly unsuited by the soft (heavy in places) ground when disappointing favourite in the Listed National Stakes at Sandown; the Newbury form has worked out extremely well and he retains significant potential; one to consider.
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17th

12

(18)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:15 Ascot

Hawaiian

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

11-8 when winning on debut at Newbury (5f, good to soft) in April and reportedly unsuited by the soft (heavy in places) ground when disappointing favourite in the Listed National Stakes at Sandown; the Newbury form has worked out extremely well and he retains significant potential; one to consider.

9/1

6th

1

(2)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

18:37 Sandown

Hawaiian

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Kodiac colt who justified favouritism with a neck win at Newbury (good to soft) despite hanging right; the form has substance and he's a leading contender upped in grade; Hannon yard has a good record in this race.

10/11

6th

1

(2)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

18:37 Sandown

Hawaiian

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Kodiac colt who justified favouritism with a neck win at Newbury (good to soft) despite hanging right; the form has substance and he's a leading contender upped in grade; Hannon yard has a good record in this race.

10/11

Form: 1 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
450,000gns yearling who won at 8-1 under Wayne Lordan on debut in 16-runner maiden at Navan (5f, good) 11 days ago, with Ryan Moore on a stablemate (same today); he travelled well and appeared green when challenging in the final furlong (hung left) and is open to considerable improvement for his top Irish trainer who has won three of the last nine runnings.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Celtic Chieftain

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

midfield, brief headway over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

20/1

4th

1

(4)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Cork

Celtic Chieftain

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent on far side of group, dropped to last from 2f out, weakened over 1f out

7/2

9th

4

(7)

21st Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:10 Curragh

Celtic Chieftain

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent behind clear leader

20/1

19th
5 (7)
Brosay

40/1

Form: 5313 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
His turf starts have been on soft/heavy ground (5f); off the mark at the third attempt in Goodwood novice last month and respectable third of six at Tipperary last time; however, improvement is needed today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Brosay

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Pike

Back-to-back 6f wins at Windsor (good to firm) and Ascot (good to soft) in 2025; has taken a while to get going this season but he shaped as if coming to the boil when sixth of 14 at Newbury (led briefly over 1f out) two weeks ago; back to his last winning mark and should be at concert pitch now.

12/1

6th

10

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Brosay

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Charlie Pike

Proved somewhat resurgent at Ascot last week in third start for Charlie Pike and may build on that effort; only 1lb above last winning mark and can't be ruled out.

20/1

5th

3

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Brosay

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Charlie Pike

Two 6f wins at the end of last summer, at Windsor (good to firm) and over C&D (good to soft); just 2lb higher than for the latter but he's hard to assess now, having been well held over an inadequate 5f on his yard debut (AW) then eased following serious interference at Newbury; too much to prove just now but one to keep an eye on.

16/1

Form: 15 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1, prevailed in blanket finish on debut in 12-runner Cork maiden (5f, good) last month and the second/third both won next time; well beaten at Tipperary since but perhaps the soft ground didn't suit; changed hands for £125,000 on Monday; retains potential and not ruled out each-way at what is likely to be a big price.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:55 Chester

Rock N Roll Rocket

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: David Loughnane

Wildly inconsistent gelding who's drawn wide back down from 6f; little room for manoeuvre off this mark and it's hard to know what to expect as usual.

25/1

2

(9)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rock N Roll Rocket

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David Loughnane

Can blow hot and cold but he popped up in a 5f handicap here last month and ran creditably from stall 1 at Chester ten days ago (6f, good); not sure he's got much in hand of his mark though.

9/1

OUR TIP
21th
3 (5)
Artagnan

25/1

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 2l when second to an experienced winner on debut at Ripon a fortnight ago (5f, good; 6-4 favourite); however, it was still a promising start from this £350,000 breeze-up buy, who is a half-brother to the yard's 5.5f Group 3 winner Marshman, and he could have lots more to offer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Artagnan

9st 10lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Dead-heated in a 6f handicap at Chelmsford last October; three solid efforts have followed and he should appreciate returning to 6f; drying ground no problem and he's high on the list.

9/4

4th

3

(11)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Artagnan

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Two solid placed efforts have followed his AW win (6f; dead-heated) at Chelmsford last October; still has relatively low mileage and a promising claimer has been booked; first 5f run since his 2yo days.

6/1

2nd

1

(6)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Artagnan

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Had a tongue-tie on for the first time when dead-heating at Chelmsford (6f) in October and he ran another solid race off this mark at Southwell (6f) next time; returns from a 160-day break and he could have more to offer on the AW.

11/4

50/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-backed favourite on debut at Bath (5.7f, good) where his inexperience was evident close home (hung badly left) and he came third of 14, beaten about 5l; has changed trainer since (ex-Dominic Ffrench Davis, now his former assistant); there can be optimism he will improve but he may be best watched in this hot contest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(12)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Karl Carlston

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Darryll Holland

Not easy to assess given he followed breakthrough win on Polytrack (7f) with abject performance, albeit on ground that was deemed unsuitable; this is quite a quick turnaround.

16/1

7th

3

(12)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Karl Carlston

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Darryll Holland

Not easy to assess given he followed breakthrough win on Polytrack (7f) with abject performance, albeit on ground that was deemed unsuitable; this is quite a quick turnaround.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

14:20 Haydock

Karl Carlston

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Darryll Holland

towards rear, dropped to last over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

9/2

7/2

Form: 21 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built upon his debut second at the Curragh (5f, soft to heavy) in April when making all to beat a field of newcomers at Naas (5f, good) last month; Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore have combined to win three of the last nine runnings and he has to be respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:33 Naas

Treasure Isle

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

2-8 as a juvenile; won a 5f Listed event at the Curragh but limitations evident in Group 3 races; held by Babouche on Anglelsey Stakes running; missed intended seasonal debut at York this week.

8/1

4

(1)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:33 Naas

Treasure Isle

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

2-8 as a juvenile; won a 5f Listed event at the Curragh but limitations evident in Group 3 races; held by Babouche on Anglelsey Stakes running; missed intended seasonal debut at York this week.

8/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed bright speed when third of six on debut at Belmont (5.5f, dirt) in April; he needs to take a sizeable step forward today but his US trainer won this in 2009 and 2014 and reported he worked well on turf a couple of weeks ago; could be capable of playing a leading role.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

24th

13

(4)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:15 Ascot

Honorary American

9st 5lb

J: Joel Rosario

T: Wesley A Ward

Showed bright speed when third of six on debut at Belmont (5.5f, dirt) in April; he needs to take a sizeable step forward today but his US trainer won this in 2009 and 2014 and reported he worked well on turf a couple of weeks ago; could be capable of playing a leading role.

12/1

66/1

Form: 625

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went close at Windsor (6f, good) on second start and another good run when fifth of 15 at Haydock (6f, good); however, up against it today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(9)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Arabian Cobra

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Adrian Wintle

Won at Thirsk (6f, good) last June before following up at Chester (6f, good) a week later; well beaten in the Ayr Bronze Cup on his final start for Hugo Palmer and he beat only one rival home at Bath on his stable debut 27 days ago; visor back on (replacing cheekpieces worn last time).

14/1

10th

2

(10)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Arabian Cobra

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Adrian Wintle

Ended last season with a heavy defeat in the Ayr Bronze Cup but he did well for Hugo Palmer last summer including a brave win off this mark at Chester (6f, good); returns in new headgear for new yard but he went close on his reappearance last term and he needs watching in market.

16/1

63

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Arabian Cobra

9st 2lb

T: Hugo Palmer

3yo who won two in a row in June (6f, good) before close thirds on his next two starts (including over C&D on good to soft); his form dipped at Chester three weeks ago but he's an each-way possible if bouncing back.

20/1

Form: 11 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reportedly quirky (unseated rider prior to debut) but he's 2-2 after wins at Kempton (5f, AW) and Salisbury (5f, soft); defied a penalty last time and the newcomers who filled second, third and fifth have franked the form (runner-up Kassaya declared in Queen Mary); trainer won this in 2021; chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(4)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

19:45 Lingfield

Pont Neuf

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Generally disappointing since winning first two 2yo races but was third in first-time blinkers at Leicester (5f, good to firm) two starts ago and didn't run badly last time; continues to slide down the weights; shortlisted.

6/1

5th

8

(2)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Goodwood

Pont Neuf

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Bright start to career when winning first two races (5f; AW and turf) but he hasn't gone on and a recent third of nine at Leicester (5f, good to firm; first-time blinkers) wasn't particularly reassuring.

12/1

3rd

7

(1)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Leicester

Pont Neuf

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Essentially disappointing since looking a useful prospect in winning his first two races as a juvenile; ran particularly poorly last time at Windsor when tried in cheekpieces and now has a go in blinkers; risky.

16/1

100/1

Form: 555

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred Frankel colt who has shown ability when fifth on all three starts, but he'd be a surprise winner today; wears first-time blinkers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Bretton Wood

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Jack Channon

12-race maiden; made quite promising stable debut when upped to 1m at Ffos Las (good) in August but two lesser efforts have followed and he now has something to prove.

13/2

2

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

15:22 Pontefract

Bretton Wood

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Jack Channon

11-race maiden who is now on his third trainer; promising start for this yard in August when beaten 2l at Ffos Las (good) tackling 1m for the first time; prominent in the market but flopped at that trip at Lingfield (AW) when racing freely three weeks ago; first try at 1m2f.

4/1

8th

1

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Bretton Wood

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

Ten-race maiden who is now on his third trainer, for whom he made a bright start when beaten 2l at Ffos Las (good) when tackling 1m for the first time; saw that race out well.

11/4

Non-runners

Jm Jhingree

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £82.40
Straight Forecast £77.26
Tricast £2120.22
Trifecta £1631.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Treasure Isle

TOPSPEED:

Shadow Army

Daily Mail:

Hawaiian

Telegraph:

Pont Neuf

The Times:

Gabaldon

POSTDATA:

Aviation Time

SPOTLIGHT:

Celtic Chieftain

NEWMARKET:

Sex On Fire

The Guardian:

Ain't Nobody

Daily Mirror:

Shadow Army

The Sun:

Treasure Isle

Daily Record:

Treasure Isle

D Express:

Hawaiian

The Star:

Pont Neuf