June 20 / 15.05 Ascot

15.05

Good To Firm

King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £56694
  • 1m 3f 211y
  • Class 2
  • 20 runners
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King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.50
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 311-1

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
All three 2yo starts were on softer than good, winner of novice contests at Ffos Las (7.3f) and Nottingham (8.3f); completed his hat-trick in six-runner handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW) ten weeks ago, never in doubt at 8-11 after he quickened on 2f out; up 7lb and on probably different ground but he's been winning in some style and has more to give.
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1st

4

(18)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Going The Distance

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

All three 2yo starts were on softer than good, winner of novice contests at Ffos Las (7.3f) and Nottingham (8.3f); completed his hat-trick in six-runner handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW) ten weeks ago, never in doubt at 8-11 after he quickened on 2f out; up 7lb and on probably different ground but he's been winning in some style and has more to give.

7/1

1st

1

(3)

10th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Going The Distance

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

in touch with leaders

6/4

1st

1

(3)

10th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Going The Distance

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Winner of novice contests at Ffos Las (7.3f) and Nottingham (under penalty in quite valuable race over 8.3f) at two; gelded since; doesn't look short of speed but should stay this far; the one to beat.

6/4

16/1

  • Place: £15.60

Form: 153

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Very green when coming through for debut win at Dundalk (10.5f, AW) in January; last of five next time, but travelled best and kept on when close third of seven to Naval Force at level weights in a median auction contest at Roscommon (10.4f, soft), still looking green under pressure; fair chance he will stay 1m4f and big chance that his best is still ahead of him.
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7th

3

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 50y

15:25 Gowran Park

Neski Sherelski

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

AW winner on debut early in the year and easily best of three turf runs since came on latest when fine staying-on second in King George V Stakes Handicap over this trip at Ascot off 87; step up in grade here but progressing well and not one to rule out.

10/1

2nd

14

(19)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Neski Sherelski

8st 9lb

J: Maxime Guyon

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Very green when coming through for debut win at Dundalk (10.5f, AW) in January; last of five next time, but travelled best and kept on when close third of seven to Naval Force at level weights in a median auction contest at Roscommon (10.4f, soft), still looking green under pressure; fair chance he will stay 1m4f and big chance that his best is still ahead of him.

16/1

3rd

3

(5)

13th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 101y

18:25 Roscommon

Neski Sherelski

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Beat a smart subsequent winner on debut (1m2f AW) and, although last of five at Cork (1m2f, soft), that was a decent race; remains unexposed.

4/1

33/1

  • Place: £8.20

Form: 214-46

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
2yo win was 1m2f on soft; no improvement this season and although his sixth of 13 in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer) last time was creditable, others seem to shout out more loudly for 1m4f.
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4th

1

(4)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:57 Ascot

Go Daddy

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

held up in rear

2/1

3rd

5

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 5f 61y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Go Daddy

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

raced in third, headway over 3f out, led narrowly over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon no chance with winner, no extra and lost second towards finish

6/1

3rd

15

(8)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Go Daddy

8st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

2yo win was 1m2f on soft; no improvement this season and although his sixth of 13 in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer) last time was creditable, others seem to shout out more loudly for 1m4f.

33/1

Form: 25-111 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in his three handicaps, the first two over about 1m4f and the latest at 10.3f; asked some serious questions at Chester (good, then good to soft) on last two occasions and he's kept answering them; going up another 6lb demands more but further improvement can't be ruled out.
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18

(19)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Fouroneohfever

9st 5lb

T: George Boughey

Second reserve; after a stint over hurdles (1-5) he's back with his former trainer for whom he finished fourth in the 1m4f 3yo handicap here two years ago (off 3lb lower); seems to retain all his ability and would have each-way prospects if getting a run; well beaten on the Flat in sole attempt in cheekpieces.

25/1

4th

1

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Fouroneohfever

12st 0lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Useful handicapper on the Flat for George Boughey; off the mark on fourth hurdle start when taking Ludlow handicap in good style last time; drying ground suits; should go well despite 9lb rise.

9/4

1st

1

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Ludlow

Fouroneohfever

12st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Four wins for George Boughey at 1m2f/1m4f and useful in that scene; wouldn't have won but displayed some ability until falling at Sandown on hurdles debut in January; also offered something to work on in two starts the following month; Flat form makes this opening hurdle mark look dangerous.

6/5

Form: 412-63 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Unraced on firmer than good; rather put in his place in a Group 3 on final 2yo start and two Listed races this season, but he rallied well when a close third to Birdman (Wednesday's Queen's Vase third) over 1m5f at Navan last time and perhaps could have done with setting a stronger pace; top trainer (runs four) won this in 2019 and has had two runners on the premises since.
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9th

10

(11)

20th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Gasper De Lemos

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

chased clear leader, clear with one other halfway

20/1

5th

2

(17)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Gasper De Lemos

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: A P O’Brien

Unraced on firmer than good; rather put in his place in a Group 3 on final 2yo start and two Listed races this season, but he rallied well when a close third to Birdman (Wednesday's Queen's Vase third) over 1m5f at Navan last time and perhaps could have done with setting a stronger pace; top trainer (runs four) won this in 2019 and has had two runners on the premises since.

25/1

3rd

2

(4)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 5f 0y

15:40 Navan

Gasper De Lemos

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

set steady pace, increased tempo under 3f out, soon faced challenge, headed and lost two places under 2f out, kept on

13/8

9/1

Form: 84-2

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Made promising late gains at Wolverhampton in December (9.4f, AW) on second start; raced freely and made most in 11-runner maiden at Newbury (1m2f, good) on reappearance five weeks ago, holding a clear lead mid-race but rallying well once collared by the winner 2f out and going down by a short head; there's plenty of hope for 1m4f, even if settling better would seem to be a priority.
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11th

8

(22)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

French Duke

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Sixth and eighth off lower marks in 1m4f handicaps at the last two Royal Ascots (good to firm) for Roger Varian; won over 1m4f at Meydan in January on debut for new trainer, followed by a lesser show at Abu Dhabi in February; usually a free-going sort, so he's likely to bide his time in rear before trying for a late challenge; most form suggests he won't succeed with it.

14/1

3rd

5

(9)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

13:50 York

French Duke

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Won in a hood (kept since) over 1m4f at Glorious Goodwood last July; never-nearer eighth when racing a bit freely at Royal Ascot on 2025 reappearance and although he settled better when trying 1m6f back at Goodwood three weeks ago, his progress from the back 3f out proved very short-lived; returns to 1m4f and, having been among the market leaders for both those races this term, there's a feeling of unfinished business with this lightly raced 4yo.

9/2

10th

8

(13)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

French Duke

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Settled better in a hood (kept since) when winning over 1m4f at this meeting last year; good second at Ascot (1m4f, soft) in September and denied a prep run before his never-nearer eighth of 18 when racing a bit freely at Royal Ascot (1m4f; still second favourite) six weeks ago; new trip looks interesting (if he settles) and so does last year's peak form.

4/1

16/1

Form: 52-3 BF

Last run: 74 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three races on heavy in Ireland, with pretty useful form last year but not so good when comprehensively turned over at 4-9 on reappearance; stepping up from 1m to 1m4f on probably good to firm ground is ringing the changes for this Galileo colt on handicap debut for top yard, which runs four.
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10th

6

(12)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:45 Leopardstown

Autumn Winter

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

in touch with leaders

2/1

1st

1

(6)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

16:15 Thurles

Autumn Winter

10st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

took keen hold early, raced in fourth and in touch with leaders, pushed along and challenging 2f out, ridden to lead when edged right inside final furlong, pushed out towards finish, comfortably

13/8

7th

16

(9)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Autumn Winter

8st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: A P O’Brien

Three races on heavy in Ireland, with pretty useful form last year but not so good when comprehensively turned over at 4-9 on reappearance; stepping up from 1m to 1m4f on probably good to firm ground is ringing the changes for this Galileo colt on handicap debut for top yard, which runs four.

16/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 223-13

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Comfortably justified favouritism in Leopardstown handicap (1m2f, heavy) in April, opening his account, and improved markedly again when front-running third of 13 in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer); up another 3lb but he should improve again now trying 1m4f.
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3rd

4

(5)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 37y

16:15 Bellewstown

Chantilly

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

led, headed and lost two places 1f out, no extra final 110yds

3/1

9th

7

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Chantilly

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A P O’Brien

never better than midfield, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

Form: 31-43

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Made most and rallied to justify favouritism in a novice at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in December; ran creditably though well held both starts since, trying blinkers when third of nine behind a runaway winner in handicap at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in April; needs to find a good deal extra to take this race and he has been gelded.
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1st

11

(14)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Assailant

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Made most and rallied to justify favouritism in a novice at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in December; ran creditably (1m3f, 1m2f and 1m4f) though well held on all three starts since, blinkered for last two and gelded before latest; still does not look on a great mark.

13/2

9th

19

(20)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Assailant

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: John & Thady Gosden

Made most and rallied to justify favouritism in a novice at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in December; ran creditably though well held both starts since, trying blinkers when third of nine behind a runaway winner in handicap at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in April; needs to find a good deal extra to take this race and he has been gelded.

20/1

3rd

6

(4)

17th Apr 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Assailant

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Useful pedigree; upset in stalls (withdrawn) once last November and mounted in chute on latest outing; fair form on soft on debut; made most and rallied well to justify favouritism at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in December and ran creditably when fourth of five in novice at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last month; blinkers are enlisted; needs to resume improvement for this handicap debut but can't be ruled out.

9/1

10th
8 (14)
Poniros

7/1

Form: 13-22

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground win on debut and competitive on all three starts since; 16-1 for handicap debut in London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer) last time, challenging 3f out and rallying to finish just ahead of Chantilly and Persica; up 4lb but likely to stay 1m4f and progressing nicely.
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6th

3

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

16:00 Cheltenham

Poniros

11st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Belied his 100-1 odds with a remarkable success in the Triumph at this meeting (2m1f, good to soft) last year on hurdles debut, collaring Lulamba who subsequently reversed placings with him at Punchestown and is a leading contender in today's Arkle; ran below expectations at Royal Ascot but ran promisingly, with a view to this race, in the Irish Champion Hurdle on return from layoff (got detached in the back straight, ending up with plenty to do, then stayed on for third of five); could be open to plenty of further improvement with that outing under his belt and given his very low mileage in this sphere; very interesting back at Cheltenham.

14/1

3rd

4

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Poniros

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Made his stable/hurdles debut in the Triumph at Cheltenham, belied odds of 100-1 to win by a neck; second at Punchestown in May (despite racing freely) confirmed his high standing; ran much too freely when strongly fancied for the 2m4f Ascot Stakes.

14/1

17th

20

(10)

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Poniros

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: W P Mullins

Trained last year by Ralph Beckett, favourite when below form in the 1m1f Cambridgeshire on final outing (also below form on sole run on good to firm); made his stable/hurdles debut in March, in the Triumph at Cheltenham no less, but belied odds of 100-1 to win by a neck; second at Punchestown in May (despite racing freely) confirmed his high standing in that sphere, so he's a high-profile candidate for this return to Flat, over a very new Flat trip but his trainer usually picks the right ones for these races.

5/1

Form: 531

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Same connections won this race last year; confined to three runs this spring, taking major steps forward; surged well clear from the rest in the closing stages of a maiden at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and, although the opposition that day looked fair at best, he's an exciting prospect whose dam is a 1m4f winner.
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12th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Gilded Water

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Same connections won this race last year; confined to three runs this spring, taking major steps forward; surged well clear from the rest in the closing stages of a maiden at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and, although the opposition that day looked fair at best, he's an exciting prospect whose dam is a 1m4f winner.

8/1

1st

5

(9)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Chepstow

Gilded Water

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Well-related gelding who is out of 1m4f winner; finished a well-held fifth in the Wood Ditton last month but he took a major step forward when third of 13 at Windsor (1m, soft) 25 days ago; sets a good standard on that form and he's open to more progress on this step up in trip; key player.

6/4

3rd

6

(12)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

14:35 Windsor

Gilded Water

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Well-related gelding by Fastnet Rock; 16-1 for the Wood Ditton newcomers race at Newmarket (1m, good) 18 days ago, 8l fifth of 11 after prominent 6f; needs to have come on markedly but that run showed significant ability.

13/2

Form: 14-1

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Impressed at Killarney on debut and it was a Group 3 in which he was found wanting next time, both on heavy; outpaced well over 3f out in a median auction race at Roscommon (10.4f, soft) last month but stuck on admirably for a narrow win (Neski Sherelski close up); far less stoutly bred than some but it looks as if he can stay 1m4f and may still progress, which is needed.
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1st

3

(4)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:10 Navan

Naval Force

9st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

First three starts were on soft/heavy, notably Killarney 2yo maiden win and when showing good attitude for Roscommon handicap win over this trip in May, still green; quick ground at Ascot probably didn't suit but potential remains.

9/2

13th

5

(3)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Naval Force

9st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Impressed at Killarney on debut and it was a Group 3 in which he was found wanting next time, both on heavy; outpaced well over 3f out in a median auction race at Roscommon (10.4f, soft) last month but stuck on admirably for a narrow win (Neski Sherelski close up); far less stoutly bred than some but it looks as if he can stay 1m4f and may still progress, which is needed.

25/1

1st

2

(2)

13th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 101y

18:25 Roscommon

Naval Force

9st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Both runs on heavy; impressed at Killarney on debut and it was a Group 3 in which he was found wanting next time (1m1f); brings plenty of potential into his second season.

6/4

Form: 2319-2

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September and, after a lesser show at Doha in December, he resumed improvement with a battling second of eight in handicap here (1m2f, good) in May; up 4lb but may have more to give.
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5th

6

(5)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

15:50 Goodwood

City Burglar

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won handicap debut at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September; well held in Royal Ascot handicap in June but placed either side, leading for long way when third of seven at York (1m4f, good to firm) four weeks ago; the stable's very good form and first-time blinkers are reasons why he might pull out a bit more this afternoon.

9/2

3rd

6

(3)

27th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

17:10 York

City Burglar

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

dwelt start, soon led, headed over 1f out, soon no extra

3/1

14th

7

(2)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

City Burglar

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ralph Beckett

Won on handicap debut at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September and, after a lesser show at Doha in December, he resumed improvement with a battling second of eight in handicap here (1m2f, good) in May; up 4lb but may have more to give.

25/1

33/1

Form: 41-614 C BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Overall record is 2-5 and she led 2f out to justify favouritism comfortably on handicap debut here (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer) in May; every chance and rallied in the blanket finish over 1m1f at Hamilton 22 days later; needs better but there's a lot of stamina on the dam's side, as demonstrated by her half-brother the Gold Cup contender Coltrane.
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10th

2

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Warda Jamila

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has not made the progress that seemed likely and although she was a close fourth of seven at Goodwood (second attempt over this far) last time, that was when setting a steady pace; acts on good to soft, unraced on soft.

12/1

6

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Warda Jamila

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Campaigned mostly at shorter but latest effort (1m3f, AW debut) suggests this return to 1m4f is worth exploring; back on last winning mark and ran well in sole Goodwood attempt; clear possibilities.

6/1

6th

3

(5)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Warda Jamila

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Looked set for better this term but it's not arrived yet, following what had looked an encouraging reappearance; below form on sole attempt beyond 1m2f, admittedly at 2024 Royal Ascot, and this is her AW debut.

12/1

Form: 0-6212 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Progressive form, finding a jolt of improvement when stepped up to 1m4f for a handicap at Salisbury (soft) which he won by nearly 10l; raised 12lb when second at Doncaster (14.5f, good) 19 days ago, coming from last of eight, and he's another 4lb higher today, so better still is required.
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1

(6)

25th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Newmarket

East India Dock

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

One of the top juvenile hurdlers last season and he justified warm favouritism when returned to the Flat for the Chester Cup (2m2f) in May; respectable efforts off 8lb higher when sixth of 20 in the Ascot Stakes and Northumberland Plate in June; freshened up since; needs improvement to win at this level.

5/1

6th

4

(14)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

East India Dock

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

One of the top juvenile hurdlers last season and he justified warm favouritism when returned to the Flat for the Chester Cup (2m2f) in May; sixth off this 8lb higher mark at Royal Ascot (2m4f) was right up with that form and he's a player if this AW surface (sole race on one was as 2yo, finished last) proves suitable.

6/1

6th

7

(18)

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

East India Dock

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

One of the top juvenile hurdlers last season and he justified warm favouritism when returned to the Flat in 15-runner Chester Cup (2m2f, good) over five weeks ago, never far away before strength of stamina took him to the front inside the final 1f; below-form outsider last April/June on his only two starts on good to firm (one at this meeting); up 8lb since Chester but may well be capable of another advance if the ground is okay.

9/2

10/1

Form: 61-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Dam unraced sister to strong stayer Mahler; made most to win a novice at Kempton (1m, AW) in December on second start; unsurprisingly never better than mid-division when 80-1 in the Derby no less at Epsom (1m4f, good to soft) on reappearance, left behind as soon as they entered the straight; that leaves him unexposed but with plenty to prove.
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9th

7

(8)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Kamboo

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

Won here as 2yo; opened his 2024 campaign in the Derby and a Royal Ascot handicap, before sights were lowered when justifying favouritism in a Racing League handicap at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta; 4lb higher today) in August; heavy defeats in major 1m4f turf handicaps on his two subsequent starts, since which he's been gelded and had wind surgery; dark horse reappearing at 2m but his family and style of the Newcastle win give significant hope.

7/4

15th

6

(4)

11th Oct 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Kamboo

9st 3lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Richard Hughes

After opening this campaign in the Derby and a Royal Ascot handicap, his sights were lowered somewhat when justifying favouritism in a Racing League handicap at Newcastle (1m4f, AW); met with a heavy defeat at Ascot five weeks ago but he'd looked capable of better going into that and perhaps the soft ground was to blame; may be worth another chance.

14/1

8th

7

(4)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

Kamboo

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Richard Hughes

in touch with leaders, lost position 2f out, weakened and eased 1f out

11/1

12/1

Form: 72-21

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Short-priced favourite in maidens all four starts; twice made most when runner-up over 1m in the mud, before getting up in the final 1f at Chester (good; unraced on firmer) six weeks ago when upped to 10.3f; others have come here by more flashy routes but it looks as if 1m4f will suit him well.
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3rd

6

(8)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Gallantly

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Short-priced favourite in maidens on first four starts, twice making most when runner-up over 1m in the mud, before getting up in the final 1f at Chester (1m2f, good) in May; 1m4f on good to firm did not work out on handicap debut at Royal Ascot (14-1) but he's worth a second crack at the trip.

10/1

18th

13

(15)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Gallantly

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Short-priced favourite in maidens all four starts; twice made most when runner-up over 1m in the mud, before getting up in the final 1f at Chester (good; unraced on firmer) six weeks ago when upped to 10.3f; others have come here by more flashy routes but it looks as if 1m4f will suit him well.

12/1

1st

5

(5)

8th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Gallantly

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, raced in third

5/4

Form: 441 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has run in three maidens this March-June; after his performances over 1m4f (good) on last two starts, it's less a question of whether he stays the trip than whether it's too short for him; he could just be getting the hang of things, as switching to front-running in cheekpieces brought a narrow, rallying win at Fairyhouse 13 days ago, but this demands a lot more.
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13th

10

(8)

11th Oct 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Highland Bling

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mrs John Harrington

Front-runner; bounced back from a poor show at Royal Ascot to be beaten a neck in 12.5f handicaps at Galway and Gowran Park, rallying strongly, before his fair sixth of nine at Listowel when trying 1m6f; all those were under 7lb claimer; just four ran at Gowran but he could be on a good mark.

25/1

6th

1

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 55y

17:30 Listowel

Highland Bling

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Front-runner; beaten a neck in 12.5f handicaps at Gowran Park and Galway on last two starts; probably flattered by margin of defeat last time but did rally well and looks well worth trying over this longer trip; should make a bold bid.

100/30

10/1

Form: 01-341

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Two wins from four starts as 2yo (the two defeats were his only runs on good to firm) and progressive on all three outings this term; ran on well from the back when fourth of 16 in London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good) and although dictating the pace helped at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) on Derby Day, he also asserted in clearcut style; up 9lb and there's a ground question but 1m4f looks plausible and he's making impressive progress.
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Form: 221

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Second in novices at Chelmsford (AW) and Goodwood (good) last month before winning one in clearcut style back at Chelmsford two weeks ago, all over 1m2f; there's enough stamina in the family to make 1m4f look interesting but this is a very hot race for handicap debut.
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8th

12

(3)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Candle Of Dubai

8st 8lb

J: C Y Ho

T: Charlie Johnston

Runner-up in a C&D novice (good) before going one better at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW); there's stamina in the family but she managed only fourth of five on handicap debut over 1m4f at Newmarket and tailed off when making the running back at 1m2f there on latest start; needs to reverse the slide.

20/1

10th

10

(7)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Candle Of Dubai

8st 4lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

First three starts were 1m2f, runner-up at Chelmsford (AW) and Goodwood (good) before going one better in a novice back at Chelmsford; there's stamina in the family, so 1m4f for handicap debut here 13 days ago looked interesting but she managed just fourth of five (good to firm) and major overall improvement is needed; stable has superb record in this race.

25/1

4th

4

(6)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Candle Of Dubai

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

All three starts have been 1m2f; second at Chelmsford (AW) and Goodwood (good) before going one better in a novice back at Chelmsford; there's stamina in the family and 1m4f for this handicap debut looks interesting.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £582.80
Straight Forecast £298.70
Tricast £7063.03
Trifecta £17502.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gilded Water

RP RATINGS:

Poniros

POSTDATA:

Gallantly

NEWMARKET:

French Duke

TOPSPEED:

East India Dock

The Star:

Warda Jamila

D Express:

Going The Distance

The Guardian:

Chantilly

The Times:

Gilded Water

Daily Mirror:

Gilded Water

The Sun:

Gilded Water

Daily Record:

Gilded Water

Telegraph:

Poniros

Daily Mail:

Gallantly